Project ::: Dakar LR3

[AeroSynch]

So yea, another build. About time, eh?

Anyways, I recently acquired a Land Rover LR3 body, the nice one, from talon. Remember my old one that I sold with solid axles and I never finished? Well, I am really going to do a Dakar build with this one.

Don't believe me yet? I bought a Tamiya TB-01 and will use the independent axles from it for a fully scale Dakar LR3. That's right, independent suspension.

As for the chassis, I have been in talks with Darcknes, the Original ML500 owner, and he has helped me out with the chassis design, and the overall independent suspension idea, seeing as his ML500 build has inspired me.

These are the inspirational pictures, and what I will be going for this time around.

http://joomla.projektdakar.pl/images/stories/Dak2008/goreccy_etap2_s.jpg
http://www.projektdakar.pl/galeria12/images/106.jpg
http://www.geoland.be/dakar/dias/images/BH14.jpg
http://www.geoland.be/dakar/dias/images/BH19.jpg


And the victim:

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG2308.jpg

[AeroSynch]

Axle building..

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG2317.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG2320.jpg

[AeroSynch]

Finished cutting the chassis rails and cross members. Just need to drill holes.
Chassis design is from Darcknes. :)

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/DSC00028.jpg

Anyhow, this is how the LR3 was destined to be:

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/PICT0038.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/PICT0039.jpg

:p

[Moondoggie]

Looks like a sweet project! Great reference photos too! :D

[AeroSynch]

Hehe thanks man!

[Blazerbogger]

Another Land Rover?! Looks like you're off to an excellent start. That's a lot of suspension travel.

[AeroSynch]

Thank you. What can I say, I love Land Rovers. :D

[Wyoming]

Looks great Luis, I love Land Rovers too :D

[AeroSynch]

Thanks Seth! Can you do me a favor? What is the diameter of the Dirt Grabbers? I need to know if they will clear my LR3. Thank you.

[scale crawler GOD]

looks great :D looks like it would look cool on my cc01

[AeroSynch]

Chassis building:

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG2349.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG2352.jpg
http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/CIMG2353.jpg

[AeroSynch]

Slight change of plans on the chassis.

I have been talking to 4x4mtb, and he will make a full tube chassis with roll cage, like the real Dakar SUVs. We are going for something like so:

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/TheSpaceframe.jpg


http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/mitsuki2.jpg

[Arcocustom]

The tubular chassis is the way to go.

[Moondoggie]

That's gonna be awesome! :cool:

[AeroSynch]

Thank you! :)

[IceChilly]

That's gonna be awesome! :cool:

Exactly what I thought when I saw this!

[Wyoming]

wow thats sweet! wish I knew how to weld :D

[AeroSynch]

Thanks guys! The cage is being built by a buddy of mine.

[Moondoggie]

wow thats sweet! wish I knew how to weld :D

You should learn to braze...

[AeroSynch]

New tires!

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Dakar%20LR3/PICT0003.jpg

[Moondoggie]

Looks like a good choice of tires!:p

[Arcocustom]

Scale BFG's. RC4WD has the 1.9 market cornered. Now you only need everything that hooks to those to make a car.:D

[AeroSynch]

I think I am going all out on this one.

Just bought a 3 speed semi transmission from Joe's. I will use my Axial transmission as a transfer case. I hope the 3 speed fits under the hood. It will be a Land Rover LR3 V8 HSE now. :lol:

What the semi 3 speed looks like:

http://www.zootoyz.net/media/56317photo3.jpg

[Moondoggie]

The suspense... :)

[AeroSynch]

Updates from 4x4mtb, which is building the cage and chassis.

http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/100_0422.jpg

[Arcocustom]

What material is your freind using to construct your chassis with?

[AeroSynch]

Brake Line Tubing I think.

[Arcocustom]

That should be plenty strong. Can't wait to see the mock-up with the actual chassis.:thumb:

[AeroSynch]

Me neither! Lol.

[AeroSynch]

3 Speed!

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/PICT0007-1.jpg

[Arcocustom]

I just bought one of those from the same guy on e-bay about a month ago. It went together fairly easy. That's alot of trans. that takes up alot of space. I guess we'll see if you can shoe horn it in there.:D

[AeroSynch]

Update from 4x4mtb. I don't know about you guys, but I love the way it looks. Imagine it with all the tube work.

http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/untitled-1.jpg

[AeroSynch]

The drivetrain idea was to have a front engine (2 speed) going into a transfer case (axial), but there was a space issue. 4x4mtb suggested the idea of making the LR3 Dakar a mid-engine style, of which I like the idea.

The 3 speed converted to a 2 speed (soon) will be mounted in the mid rear, behind the front seats, and will connect to the transfer case which will be under or between the front seats.

The mid engine layout is better for jumping anyways, and this is not your normal soccer mom Discovery 3.

The idea:

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa297/AeroSynch/Layout2.jpg

http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/chassis.jpg

http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/chassisbody.jpg

http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/untitled4.jpg

Note that it is a mock up, and the transmission is not a reduced 2 speed yet.

[AeroSynch]

3 speed to 2 speed update from 4x4mtb!


sorry for the bad pics,i had to use my roommate cam. found my cam so here you go. i need to cut the shalfs and make a spacer the bottom rod. but you get the idea. plus i started the housing.

http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/100_0434.jpg
http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/100_0436.jpg
http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/100_0437.jpg

[Moondoggie]

Nice work on the 2 speed mod from a 3 speed! :yikes:

[Blazerbogger]

Yea, you should see the thread on RCCrawler. The guy did a heck of a job.

[AeroSynch]

Thanks guys, 4x4mtb is a mastermind.

Wait until you see the cage, and everything else when he starts it. It will be the nuts!

[Moondoggie]

Can't wait to see that cage! :cool:

[Wyoming]

very nice work on it so far, I never spend enough time looking at chassis mods being primarily a body guy but these are so cool and clever.

[AeroSynch]

Final adjustment of transmission. We got rid of the transfer case and modified the 2 speed to accept 2 drive shafts, so it can sit lower.

http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/100_0450.jpg

http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/100_0451.jpg

[Moondoggie]

Looking good where it sits!:cool:

[AeroSynch]

Thank you! :D

[AeroSynch]

Update from 4x4mtb.


little bite of the chassis started. the body will drop just have it seating oh top of the chassis. just thought it looked cool.

http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/100_0452.jpg
http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/100_0453.jpg
http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/100_0455.jpg

[McFig]

Your going to put the motor and trans in the back?

Looking good by the way

[AeroSynch]

Your going to put the motor and trans in the back?

Looking good by the way

Thank you!

The original idea was to put the motor and transmission under the hood, and hook it up to an Axial transmission as a transfer case.

But the motor and transmission were too big, even after reducing the 3 speed to a 2 speed, so they didn't fin under the hood.

Now, with the transmission/motor in the rear, it gives it a mid engined feel, and will be better for jumping as it will be more stable once the weight is balanced.


:)

[Moondoggie]

Chassis looks good so far! :D

[Wyoming]

The rear motor reminds me of the old Tamiya Xr311 :D

[McFig]

Thank you!

The original idea was to put the motor and transmission under the hood, and hook it up to an Axial transmission as a transfer case.

But the motor and transmission were too big, even after reducing the 3 speed to a 2 speed, so they didn't fin under the hood.

Now, with the transmission/motor in the rear, it gives it a mid engined feel, and will be better for jumping as it will be more stable once the weight is balanced.

:)
Ah, I see. Might I suggest you rotate it 180 so the motor is hanging in the middle.

[AeroSynch]

Another update!


ok little update here. i had to fix some spots on the chassis before moving on. now i just need to tweeking the top. it always seem to move on me. but after this it should go pretty smooth. but the body fits alot better.

this nothing but the base there is alot more tubing to go.

http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/untitled1.jpg
http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/untitled2-1.jpg
http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/untitled-2.jpg
http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/100_0495.jpg

as you can see i have alot more to go.

http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/TheSpaceframe.jpg

[Wyoming]

hot dang thats going to be nice

[AeroSynch]

Thanks Seth! More updates:


thank you!!!



here's alittle more. i was unable to do as much as i would have liked.



http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/untitled10.jpg

http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/untitled11.jpg

[AeroSynch]

Update from 4x4mtb!


little more done!!! i need to fix the x bar on the drive side it popped on me. no biggy. there is 10ft so far.

http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/untitled15.jpg
http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/untitled16.jpg
http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/untitled17.jpg

[AeroSynch]

A Pillar change:


changed the A-piller up. it runs along the window post better. the body is just seating on it. i need shave a little off the inside of the door frames so the body will fit right.

http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/untitled18.jpg
http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/21.jpg

[Moondoggie]

That's looking amazing so far! :first:

[Wyoming]

mmm watching, this is really fun to just watch to see what it becomes!

[Northwest 4x4]

yes to really watch is the fun part. to be the builder is even greater

[AeroSynch]

More updates. Cage reworked.


she a roller. :banana: the rear sets a little high but when i set it up for longer shocks and tie them in with the cage. the rear will set more like the front. but it's a roller.

http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/roller3.jpg
http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/roller1.jpg
http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/roller2.jpg
http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/rollerbody2.jpg
http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv191/4x4mtb/rollerbody1.jpg

[Wyoming]

Sweet work Luis, looking better every time I remember to look at it. I see you also got thread rated by the same "dude" that keeps giving people one star when they have the coolest builds. I gave you a 5 to help get rid of it but it takes a few more ratings to get the accurate rating back up.

[Blazerbogger]

That looks like it's going to be a really fun truck! The tube work looks great too! I want to get a set of those tires now.

[AeroSynch]

Sweet work Luis, looking better every time I remember to look at it. I see you also got thread rated by the same "dude" that keeps giving people one star when they have the coolest builds. I gave you a 5 to help get rid of it but it takes a few more ratings to get the accurate rating back up.

Thanks!
Yea, I did notice the rating went down to a 3 star, and I wondered why! Has that dude done the same to other members?


That looks like it's going to be a really fun truck! The tube work looks great too! I want to get a set of those tires now.
Thank you! The tires are really nice aren't they? :D

[willyg1981]

hi guys i cant see any of the picks it just says "photo has been deleted or moved", is it the same for everybody else?
im really interested in doing a tomb raider 110 crew cab pickup but seeing the picks of the disco makes me want one of those now where would i get one im going to put it on the new tamiya cr01 ,thats another question there's several options for the body or tho im not really going to use it and the price is different from reading various adverts ie the jeep is about 345 the uinmog is 330 and the landcruiser is the cheapest am i safe in thinking that the reason for the extra cost is for a part build service on the jeep and extra detail on the body i could really do with the advice and or any tips on the possible project with the 110 i was planning on using 2 bodies of the geland defender 90 and 110 and just cut them up should be quite fun :)

[McFig]

Because the build was from May of 2009 and I'm sure the poster deleted them from the host by now.

You can try and PM the guy who posted the pictures and see if he will either e-mail them to you or post them up again.