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    DAF Dakar Trucks

    Althought they aren't there this year, I still have some pics...

    (Kamaz Dakar Trucks: http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum...ad.php?t=21893 )

    Specs:

    Dimensions and weights:
    Overall length: 6600mm
    Width: 2500mm
    Height: 3500mm
    Wheelbase: 4400mm
    Total Weight: ± 8800 kg
    Weight distribution front/rear: 55/45

    Engine:
    Type: DAF XE 390C, 6 cilinders in line
    Displacement: 12,6 liter

    Some engine features:
    Direct fuel injection, electronically controlled UPEC injection system, 4 valves per cylinder, single turbocharger and intercooler (air-air).
    Maximum power: 800 hp @ 2600 rpm (590 kW @ 2600 rpm)
    Maximum Torque: 3100 Nm @ 1400 -1800 rpm
    Air Cleaner, radial seal, type FRG, Donaldson

    Transmission:
    Clutch: Single plate, diameter = 430 mm
    Gear box: ZF 8 gear
    Transfer case: ZF-Steyr VG 1600
    Drive Shaft: Klein Eugen, type 690

    Axles:
    Front axle: SISU FSDP10
    Rear axle: SISU FRDP10

    Chassis:
    Ladder-type frame with high-tension steel side rail and torque resistant crossmembers.

    Front and rear axle suspension: Frontaxle parabolic leaf springs and 4 shock absorbers. Rearaxle with parabolic leaf springs and shock absorbers. A roll control bar is fitted in the rear axle suspension.
    Shock Absorbers: 4 (2+2) telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers

    Tyre size: (front and rear) 14.00 R20 Michelin XZL with Central Tyre Inflation System (CTI-System)
    Fuel tank capacity: 680 liter (2 tanks)
    Brakes: Disc brakes front/rear
    Brake system pressure: 8 bar
    Cabin type: DAF, daycab model
    Equipped with 3 seats, 6-point safety belts and a roll-over protection bar
    Electronic Installation: 2 pcs. Battery Optima RedTop

    Cab suspension:
    Front: Mounted in silentblocs
    Rear: Suspended with coil springs and hydraulic shock absorbers
    Headlights: 2 pcs. Hella Xenon headlights
    Rallye lights: 4 pcs. Hella Rallye 1000 Xenon lights
    Rallye lights rear: 10 pcs. Hella LED lights
    Frontscreen: Pilkington heated CF front screen
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    Last edited by jorismo; 01-07-2006 at 03:45 AM.
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    These are so amazing. Crazy beasts
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    A bloody shame the way they got DSQ-ed.

    [dutch] Een schande dat de ge-DSQ'd zijn [/dutch]
    Last edited by Carpento; 10-19-2010 at 12:59 AM.

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    DAF Dakar Trucks #2
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    what are the specs on those things
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    I am always impressed by the high speed of these Dakar trucks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Carpento
    A bloody shame the way they got DSQ-ed.

    [dutch] Stelletje lamtakken die dat besloten hebben. [/dutch]
    It was their own fault for a big part, but Jan de Rooy has told he wants a deep going investigation. I might speak to him soon beacuse he a business partner of my father
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    Quote Originally Posted by mclaren_crazy
    what are the specs on those things
    I'll look it up for you!

    EDIT- There you go!
    Last edited by jorismo; 01-06-2006 at 02:04 PM.
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    Got a load more, but they will be up tomorrow

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    I'm sry but racing trucks is ridiculous, and i mean all of it is ridicolous, from that NASCAR thing to the "geniuses" who race like cargo trucks it's retarded
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    It's so crazy how they're jumping and everything.

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    how do they no flip?
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    Quote Originally Posted by coolieman1220
    how do they no flip?
    A small thing called the "driver"

    They DO though and at the speeeds they used to do were VERY dangerous.
    They introduced limits to them to prevent further death and injury a few years back.
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    Wow, I'd like to see mack trucks drive like this . I don't like Nascar but this looks way more interesting than it.

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