Dakar in build

[Cookee]

Hi Everyone - just joined, I'm more South West that South to be honest but any resource is handy if that OK? The engine is running, got one seat in and hope to get the bonnet fitted and windscreen in next week or in the new year - Photos to follow!

[Red27]

Hello Cookee, and welcome. I see you've sussed that we like photos, before we all bombard you with that. Sounds like you're going to be having a busy Xmas! As a person who currently resides in Peterborough, even though this is supposed to be the Southern Kit Car Club, and I can confirm that location is not a barrier to banter/advice/dodgy YouTube videos, etc., so carry on!

[Richard.D]

Hi Cookee,

I had a Dakar a few years ago, rebuilt it then drove it for a while. Great fun!

[DJ.]

Welcome to SKCC

Looking forward to the photos.

[Cookee]

Thanks guys - this is my second - I built EMR 650L originally and ended up on a trip to Le Mans Classic this year with a guy that owned it after me - small world!

[Cookee]

Here's how it arrived, there was no wiring at all apart from the ECU to fuel injectors, lots of stuff was half done, one of the latest issues was that the gearbox sump (it's an auto) seal had been incorrectly fitted resulting in a sticky mess! Going to leave the rear winch off in favour of a tow bar and have fitted one of those LED light bars to the front, two side exhausts make it a bit noisy but at least they'll hear me coming!

[greenwoo]

oh a Dakar eh? used to see a cple of those when i did off roading, neat bit of kit.....handy on a typical skcc run!