Having begun this with a brake booster thread I thought perhaps a build/rebuild thread would be more appropriate where I can maybe still get comments advice.
So here is my new to me 1988 BJ71 13BT Dakar classic rally car in the 2025 race. 3rd twice, almost third in 2025, I am upgrading and modding it to be safer, hopefully, more reliable and supportable for the future to compete in many more Rally raids.
We are doing Dakar Classic 2026 starting 3rd Jan.
It’s currently having a new FIA spec rollcage fitted.
It has an upgraded hybrid turbo and an intercooler fitted, new remote reservoir Oram racing dampers, modded leafs, upgraded and strengthened axles, casings, CV’s and 30 spline shafts.
Awaiting Braid wheels and a clutch booster.
Hoping to swop out the current OEM brake booster for 80 series dual diaphragm and also to upgrade the steering box and to add an OEM clutch booster.
Toying with the idea of some more progressive leafs.
I’ll post more pics as we progress with the prep.
It’s a blank canvas now as the previous sponsors have been removed.
So here is my new to me 1988 BJ71 13BT Dakar classic rally car in the 2025 race. 3rd twice, almost third in 2025, I am upgrading and modding it to be safer, hopefully, more reliable and supportable for the future to compete in many more Rally raids.
We are doing Dakar Classic 2026 starting 3rd Jan.
It’s currently having a new FIA spec rollcage fitted.
It has an upgraded hybrid turbo and an intercooler fitted, new remote reservoir Oram racing dampers, modded leafs, upgraded and strengthened axles, casings, CV’s and 30 spline shafts.
Awaiting Braid wheels and a clutch booster.
Hoping to swop out the current OEM brake booster for 80 series dual diaphragm and also to upgrade the steering box and to add an OEM clutch booster.
Toying with the idea of some more progressive leafs.
I’ll post more pics as we progress with the prep.
It’s a blank canvas now as the previous sponsors have been removed.
