Steve
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Post by Steve on Apr 9, 2008 20:01:14 GMT
New here. Came in primarily because there seems to be a strong Dakar following. Building my Dakar at the moment.  Will try and get some more inspiring pics. Been on hold for a few weeks with bits on order but those are progressing now. Will try and make it along to Detling. What route do most builders take with respect to how the vehicle is registered? Is anyone putting theirs through SVA? Steve |
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Post by v8rick on May 27, 2008 23:01:15 GMT
looking good, although you REALLY need to get some fatter wheels and tyres on it!! (everything underneath is looking good too,,,,,, for now  ) |
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Post by Steve on May 30, 2008 22:17:00 GMT
This a bit better  Steve |
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Post by ben on May 30, 2008 22:42:21 GMT
Hi Steve I see you state SVA you don't need one just a rebodied disco. Jason and Simon give him help  Ben |
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Post by v8rick on May 31, 2008 15:49:57 GMT
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Post by Boroboyben on Jun 2, 2008 5:30:54 GMT
I agree it does look alot better, Steve how long until its completed 'im just wondering as i've made a start on the new banner and would like to include as many members motors as possible.
Thanks,
Ben
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Steve
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Post by Steve on Jun 2, 2008 16:50:47 GMT
Visually it is pretty much there as I have now fitted the doors and soft top.
Will try and get some new photos.
Steve
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Post by jason (mitsubishi L200) on Jul 10, 2008 17:01:03 GMT
hows it going?  any one else doing anything on thier dakar these days? |
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Steve
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Post by Steve on Aug 26, 2008 15:46:25 GMT
Have my SVA date (3rd Sept) so now need to put some insurance in place.
Can anyone advise their current favourite company who offer Dakar insurance?
Many thanks
Steve
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Post by Steve on Sept 3, 2008 18:29:57 GMT
It failed.
Not really surprised as the rules are quite tight and it is easy to miss something or misinterpret them.
Anyway, after a 6 hour test I have a whole list of bits to attack but nothing too difficult.
Main one to solve and a heads-up for others is that being so light on the rear the rear brakes lock first which is a no-no.
The system does have a brake compensator but this is designed to cope with the heavy rear end. Will research the market and find an adjustable one which can then be locked.
Steve
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Post by spikester18 on Sept 4, 2008 12:32:09 GMT
sorry to hear that mate its a killer when ur motor fails, mines due 4 mot and im dreading it
i like the way it brakes down, trys to kill me with fumes and bad brakes and just the other nite wile at ace cafe at 11pm all the lights failed..........it gives it charicter
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Post by jason (mitsubishi L200) on Sept 4, 2008 18:05:42 GMT
hi steve ,, i would love to buy a copy of the fail sheet off you ,, then i could do section that covers how to sva a daker with all the mods that are required and update it as solutions are found , pm me and we will sort something out if you would like to share it , i still think your a brave man |
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Post by williams4x4 on Sept 9, 2008 17:17:14 GMT
Hi Steve,
You could use a brake bias proporting valve to adjust brake presser to the rear, witch is quick and easy to do. you can pick one up for around £35.00.
Iain
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Post by williams4x4 on Sept 9, 2008 18:35:21 GMT
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Steve
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Post by Steve on Sept 23, 2008 21:41:45 GMT
I now have a MAC.
Passed SVA but the brakes were still a close call despite having fitted the adjustable valve and having it at max adjustment. After several attempts to get it to brake with the fronts locking first it finally did it the once so the guy said 'Pass'.
It now goes for MOT on Friday.
Then I have to get it registered but only see that as a long and painful paper chase rather than being a problem. Now that DVLA have given it a new chassis number and told me to SVA it there can't be much else. The only area left is for them to decide if it is 'Q' or age related but I should have enough points for age related.
Let me know if someone wants a write-up on the failure points because there are a number of features that fail if built in the normal Dakar way.
Steve
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any one else doing anything on thier dakar these days?