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  • #1

    Dakar 2011 - prados

    Hopefully the 150s will have better luck !

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzEdHv8q ... re=related

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qsOvOMQ ... re=related

    120

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PtvrgyI ... re=related

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    Re: Dakar 2011 - prados

    Nice videos and very nice vehicles! I'm looking forward to watching the dakar again this year.

    Jez
    2006 TD GXL, Auto, Silver, Safari Snorkel, Piranha Dual Battery System, ARB colour coded deluxe winch bar, OME 2 inch lift.

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    • #3
      Re: Dakar 2011 - prados

      SexBS has daily highlights at about 5:30. Missed it last night but will catch it tonight.
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      • #4
        Re: Dakar 2011 - prados

        The Prado's and FJ Cruisers are well represented, but look out for the D-Max from Brizzy.

        Bruce Garland is in 21st place after the first day of racing. Last year he was forced to withdrawal after a mishap with a tyre going into his radiator, but 2 years ago he came in at an unprecedented 11th overall. Not bad for an independent team. I'm hoping I can get some pics from the inside and share them at the MAXTRAX Facebook page.

        Check out his status here.

        Good luck Bruce.
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        • #5
          Re: Dakar 2011 - prados

          Surprised they use the SWB. Would be a tiring tail happy thing for such a long distance.

          Good luck!
          2009 120 V6 Auto. 265/70/17 Goodyear Silent Armours. Bilsteins and Kings Springs.

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          • #6
            Re: Dakar 2011 - prados

            Love to know what suspension they are using !

            Know its not standard but looks lifted but very pliable for the yumps & rough terrain encountered

            Making me envious
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            • #7
              Re: Dakar 2011 - prados

              on of the best suspension for rally raid you can get - is donerre :roll:
              in most cases they use double long travel suspension with external expansion canisters - they are custom built for customers specifications :wink:


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              • #8
                Re: Dakar 2011 - prados

                Did you notice the "Toyota" Mud flaps in the second video? :shock:
                Greg - 08 D4D Prado,
                Some trips done - Cape York, Fraser Island, Simpson Desert / Central Aust, Vic High Country.

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                • #9
                  Re: Dakar 2011 - prados

                  The 150 looked quite a bit more sure footed than the 120... I wonder if that's just progress or how the 150 is made :?

                  The almost roll on the test track would have had the heart pounding :shock:
                  Cheers, Leon
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                  • #10
                    Re: Dakar 2011 - prados

                    Mudflaps ?

                    Noticed the mandatory polyurathane red flaps - red makes it go faster !

                    Plus they just about bullet proof used on all rally cars I know of

                    And thanks for the suspension company info too, pricey no doubt :wink:
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                    • #11
                      Re: Dakar 2011 - prados

                      The Prados appear to be running Cooper STT tyres apparently in 255/75/R15 format. I wonder what the advantages are with this size tyre over standard?
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