why it's different

ballistic is now in it's design stages of change to accomodate the rules and regulations of 'The Dakar', of which are extensive. While we are trying our best to keep the vehicle in the same shape and style as it is in this picture, we have to accomodate a fuel tank to get us a minimum of 800 km's. This is a BIG tank...! Of course a couple of spare tyres and lots of water. We will keep you updated with any changes that are are made and don't worry, we will try to keep the 'MAD MAX' look...!

Constructed from the ground up for off road enthusiast Steve Alford the Ballistic features allot of new innovative concepts not yet seen in off road racing. The Ballistic has been designed in house on a CAD by The Edge Products owner Tony Sanger & features components and concepts such as :

• Progressive rising rate bellcrank suspension     
• Fore / Aft seating layout
• Subaru WRX Turbo injected motor
• Double "A" arm suspension on all corners
• Collapsible nose cone
• 900kg dry weight
• Spaceframe Chassis in CDS tubing  
• 108"wheelbase
• 78" Track
• Suspension travel front = 600mm ( 23" )
• Suspension travel rear = 500mm ( 19" )
• Automatic 4 speed Transaxle 19" Twin Tire Wheels
• Removable tail section for ease of getting to engine 

Changes have been made which include re-plumbing the cooling system, new radiator & intercooler air intakes. The Electronic Auto transmission has been re-wired & fitted with a sequential "hammer" shifter & the driver now has a digital read-out telling him which gear he is in. A new trick "blow off" turbo valve helps keep the turbo revs up. 

From a spectators point of view the Ballistic was very impressive. This buggy coming towards you at over 150kph down a road that's so potholed & rough it kills the family car at 40 kph! Absolutely Wild! The Ballistic chassis remains dead still as you watch the suspension & wheels leaping up & down like a demented spider.

The loud Pssshhh as the turbo blow-off valve dumps manifold pressure on shift & the un-muffled WRX on full boost & this THING rushes past you, its all music to a rev heads ears!.

 The two way intercom was an invaluable asset with both driver & navigator being able to talk without background noise.