An expedition truck on portals...
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Oilworker
Explorer
Hello.
Just a quick hello while servicing the truck. We´re in Akjoujt, Mauretania now and it´s been a tough race sofar.
I signed up as press, but was put in the raid class (#806) instead. There was no way out and so I did the guided tour of the special stages. What an experience. We were slower than the competitors but still going pretty fast.
The suspension is amazing though a few modifications will have to be made for use on a 3,8t car on tracks like the ones we´ve encountered here.
Sadly the front end is a bit "modifed" now, too. I went through a curb wall at 50mph and bent the whole right side with ARB and radius arm, the latter torn out of the frame mount
By now it´s all rewelded and straightened and a big spares package is on it´s way to Dakar now.
I guess I will leave Dakar on the 11th to drive back north, pick up the trailer in Nador, fetch the Porsche of the boat and return to Hamburg.
More images and the full story soon, or check out "Rallyewerk" or "Africa Eco Race" on Facebook.
So long,
Robert
Just a quick hello while servicing the truck. We´re in Akjoujt, Mauretania now and it´s been a tough race sofar.
I signed up as press, but was put in the raid class (#806) instead. There was no way out and so I did the guided tour of the special stages. What an experience. We were slower than the competitors but still going pretty fast.
The suspension is amazing though a few modifications will have to be made for use on a 3,8t car on tracks like the ones we´ve encountered here.
Sadly the front end is a bit "modifed" now, too. I went through a curb wall at 50mph and bent the whole right side with ARB and radius arm, the latter torn out of the frame mount
By now it´s all rewelded and straightened and a big spares package is on it´s way to Dakar now.
I guess I will leave Dakar on the 11th to drive back north, pick up the trailer in Nador, fetch the Porsche of the boat and return to Hamburg.
More images and the full story soon, or check out "Rallyewerk" or "Africa Eco Race" on Facebook.
So long,
Robert
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RMP&O
Expedition Leader
Hello.
Just a quick hello while servicing the truck. We´re in Akjoujt, Mauretania now and it´s been a tough race sofar.
I signed up as press, but was put in the raid class (#806) instead. There was no way out and so I did the guided tour of the special stages. What an experience. We were slower than the competitors but still going pretty fast.
The suspension is amazing though a few modifications will have to be made for use on a 3,8t car on tracks like the ones we´ve encountered here.
Sadly the front end is a bit "modifed" now, too. I went through a curb wall at 50mph and bent the whole right side with ARB and radius arm, the latter torn out of the frame mount
By now it´s all rewelded and straightened and a big spares package is on it´s way to Dakar now.
I guess I will leave Dakar on the 11th to drive back north, pick up the trailer in Nador, fetch the Porsche of the boat and return to Hamburg.
More images and the full story soon, or check out "Rallyewerk" or "Africa Eco Race" on Facebook.
So long,
Robert
Nice, I guess cow tipping is a world wide phenomenon! Sorry I couldn't help myself. :cow:
keep on :smiley_drive:
Oilworker
Explorer
Reinhard Clemens a friend of us, who was initally supposed to be my co-driver.
He´s fast assistance and does the Raid class of the Africa Eco Race enjoying himself.
I am just the press / technical assistance for Erik and Wolfgang, hauling almost everything to build a new 911 Safari on my tray....
He´s fast assistance and does the Raid class of the Africa Eco Race enjoying himself.
I am just the press / technical assistance for Erik and Wolfgang, hauling almost everything to build a new 911 Safari on my tray....
Series1Rangie
Adventurer
Robert, are you sliding the rear end around, or is that how far off your steering is after sliding through the wall? Looks like fun. Keep the rubber side down.
Glad all are safe.
Cheers,
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mk216v
Der Chef der Fahrzeuge
Could I be his G-Pro co-driver next year? :drool::smiley_drive:
Oilworker
Explorer
Well observed...my steering is a bit "off" after going through that brick wall
If I pass it on my way back north I will shoot an image of the carnage I created...
We just arrived at the Hotel in Dakar and it´s undescribable how great a endlessly warm shower can feel after 2 weeksy in the desert ... awesome.
Will upload some images tomorrow and then start with my writing, too, before returning to Hamburg.
Regarding the co-driver seat. Well I guess it won´t be a G Pro for him next year and I wont mind forwarding your application
If I pass it on my way back north I will shoot an image of the carnage I created...
We just arrived at the Hotel in Dakar and it´s undescribable how great a endlessly warm shower can feel after 2 weeksy in the desert ... awesome.
Will upload some images tomorrow and then start with my writing, too, before returning to Hamburg.
Regarding the co-driver seat. Well I guess it won´t be a G Pro for him next year and I wont mind forwarding your application
Oilworker
Explorer
And this is what we do it for...
A childhood dream has come true! :wings::wings::wings:
Yesterday I wept while slowly passing the arch. It´s been an undescribable experience and when I watched the video of the past days again at the hotel....I know for sure, I will be back in 2013.
Thanx to all those who´ve helped and assisted me on the difficult road to Dakar.
A childhood dream has come true! :wings::wings::wings:
Yesterday I wept while slowly passing the arch. It´s been an undescribable experience and when I watched the video of the past days again at the hotel....I know for sure, I will be back in 2013.
Thanx to all those who´ve helped and assisted me on the difficult road to Dakar.
GroupSe7en
Adventurer
Well done!!
Can't wait 'til 2013 :jumping:
Can't wait 'til 2013 :jumping:
