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Tailendcharley:
:)  :) Happy New Year to everyone and my condolences to BTM in the sad loss of a friend...anyone any ideas exactly what the V.W.s are that are taking part in the Dakar Rally...they certainly appear to be giving the Mitus's some stick...

 :cry:  :cry: Billy no Mates :cry:  :cry:

Rich_P:
The V.W.s are based on that VW off-roader, which I cannot remember its name.

MuddyMachine:
V.W Tourag I belive

Tailendcharley:
:)  :) Yes,your're both right..just been doing some research on the Web regarding these vehicles..I've tried following the Dakar on their web site to watch it live (so they claim) but unable to get any where...I only want to see how Charlie (long way round) Boorman is doing..

 :cry:  :cry: Billy no Mates :cry:  :cry:

Eeyore:

--- Quote from: "Baz G" ---V.W Tourag I belive
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Yep, but like the front running Mitsis and Gordons 'Hummer' - the 'Race Touareg II' has nowt in common with the production vehicle. It's a custom built spaceframe running some very long travel suspension. Like the production car though, it is independently sprung all round. It weighs next to nowt.

......and it goes like stink! And their no. 2 car is driven by Jutta Klienschmidt - which is always a good thing!

Watch out for Peterhansel though, he just got fastest time on todays stage - he's back!

Chris Hammond is creeping his way up the field too. IIRC he started today in 73rd overall, and is now ahead of fellow brit (Green) in the Freelander Desert Warrior.

cheers
 8)
Eeyore

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