Stage 7 is today. I've been catching some replays on TV.
http://www.dakar.com/dakar/2017/us/route.html
https://youtu.be/3NP41lLs9ZQ
https://youtu.be/u994SlOmcu4
That's hard core.
Quote from: koko64 on January 09, 2017, 02:56:16 PM
That's hard core.
The new Kamaz rig. 980hp [evil]
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/2FA58144-62A8-4C7C-8CFE-C7BD6F642846.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/2FA58144-62A8-4C7C-8CFE-C7BD6F642846.jpeg.html)
Some footage from yesterday. Rest day today.
https://youtu.be/z0Kn5NZLWIQ
Heard on that video about them changing a tire.... and wondered how they go about that.
Some info:
http://www.race-dezert.com/forum/threads/tire-change-just-a-normal-day-in-dakar.124438/
Odd he's using a giant lug wrench to take wheel nuts off, but using air impact to install.
Interesting comments as well, like on stacking pillow jacks...
Also, what looks to be relatively small brakes, and a that swaybar isn't very big either.
What is the silver ring on the outside of the rim, attached by four nuts?
Not a clue. Something to do with a 2 piece rim (?). I can't find any wheel specific specs.
(http://i201.photobucket.com/albums/aa91/chiflado/1B8D5523-D565-4C99-B21F-255FDE5CD6BB.jpeg) (http://s201.photobucket.com/user/chiflado/media/1B8D5523-D565-4C99-B21F-255FDE5CD6BB.jpeg.html)
:o
Like Auto Cat and Motor Mouse.
I immediately flashed back to an episode of Speed Racer where he's in a race and being chased by baddies in a giant road train. [laugh]
Memories. :D
https://youtu.be/fGvfA1ud5dw
https://youtu.be/r4RUb61A4HY
Quote from: Speeddog on January 10, 2017, 10:28:03 AM
What is the silver ring on the outside of the rim, attached by four nuts?
Still can't find a definitive answer. Possibly (?) a supplemental wheel balancer. ???
https://youtu.be/0FimL4OYJjE
Which way do we go......Which way do we go.....
https://youtu.be/w_WB2AVNDXo
https://youtu.be/glzFhKg5vUw
Some of the local ladies had to show them how to un-make the beast with two backs it.
https://youtu.be/_KLhV8Hp5Rg
Quote from: kopfjäger on January 11, 2017, 12:48:37 PM
Still can't find a definitive answer. Possibly (?) a supplemental wheel balancer. ???
Protection?
Quote from: stopintime on January 14, 2017, 09:14:10 AM
Protection?
That's what I was thinking, so if they rub that beast up against a rock or another beast it won't fuxxor the wheel studs or rim bolts.
Seemed odd that the spares didn't already have them attached.
That makes sense. make the beast with two backs it I'm gonna email one of the teams. ;)
https://youtu.be/7IwXafDcSwc
Still searching.
"Behind the cab, the metal bodywork of the truck is merely for appearance, as weight saving is key. Two huge fuel cells hold a combined 237 gallons and sit low in the center of the chassis to feed the 17.2L engine. At the rear of the truck, two huge 50-inch-tall Michelin XZL tires and 20-inch three-piece beadlock wheels are used as spares and provide ballast to offset the cab."
Specs on the new Kamaz.
http://www.motorsport.com/dakar/news/kamaz-reveals-new-cab-truck-to-conquer-the-rally-dakar-2017-743073/
https://youtu.be/ZUgw2GcXQUM
https://youtu.be/CA25KusM2bU
https://youtu.be/DodmFrSXndg
https://youtu.be/dRcGJx8jA5w
https://youtu.be/i7scrkISUnY