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• Re: Vanagon Investments
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:15:04 -0700
  ...I think people don't realize how good the AW top and aerodynamics are. 'holding value' I think. It's gonna make a fine...
• Re: I are mades it [no real VC]
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 14:21:22 -0700
  ...w/r/t analyzing effect of trailer aerodynamics on mileage -- screw > that. Now that the Big Drive is over I'm content to drink...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 06:29:47 -0600
  The formula for drag through a medium is: Drag = 1/2 D x Cd x A x Vsquared D = density of medium (in this...
• Re: 2nd batt. charging and relays. The whole truth
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 23:04:28 -0700
  Unfortunately, the aerodynamics of a flashlight precludes running this test off Royal Gorge bridge. The flashlight being missile shaped and having a very non...
• Re: Vanagons compared to RVs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:14:14 -0400
  ...only got larger, but also heavier >>with no >>attention paid to aerodynamics. The one I have now is so bad that rain >>will >>hit...
• Re: Vanagon Investments
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:24:41 -0500
  ...I think people don't > realize how good the AW top and aerodynamics are. 'holding value' I think. > It's gonna make a fine...
• Re: F/you think we have problems? Try owning a Porsche 928
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:48:29 -0800
  ...but they're way revved out ...and safety wise and aerodynamics wise.. 80 is pushing it, plug fuel consumption if very high atthat velocity...
• Re: Aerodynamics - Some experimental comments!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 17:08:21 EDT
  In a message dated 10/19/04 11:56:43 AM, al_knoll@PACBELL.NET writes: > In a recent discussion with another listerine, I...
• Re: Where to get a decent paint job? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:37:04 -0700
  ...They are glued in and flush with the body for better aerodynamics now. Stuart From: PB [mailto:pbrattan@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, April 30...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 09:44:44 -0700
  sheesh! I posted info about this a couple of months ago, wasn't anyone listening? :) Alistair '82 westy, diesel converted to gas in '94...
• Re: daily driver Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:11:26 -0400
  ...be interested in getting something along the lines of We defy aerodynamics, daily driven! el tr On Fri, Apr 26, 2013 at 6:18...
• Re: Adventurwagon and Syncro info needed!
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Tue, 25 May 1999 17:07:36 EDT
  ...The top is higher, but it has good aerodynamics, unlike a Westy, and it doesn't get worse with luggage, because you pack the...
• Re: Diesel schmiesel...i'm thinking of going electric
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sun, 25 May 2008 10:47:10 -0700
  ...the worst platforms for > converting to an EV. > > Too heavy, no aerodynamics. A repeatable > range of 100 miles it will > > cost you more than...
• Re: '84 value?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:01:11 -0800
  ...m 'iffy' about those, but they look good and might help aerodynamics 1 %. That's all I can think of right now. Scott www...
• Re: daily driver Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:52:12 -0400
  ...be interested in getting something along the lines of We defy aerodynamics, daily driven! el tr On Fri, Apr 26, 2013 at 6:18...
• Re: Silly idea?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 11 Feb 2014 04:54:18 -0800
  ...happen ~ Also ~ Considering the Fact that VehicleWeight, TirePressure, VehicleSpeed/TireRotationSpeed, Vehicle Aerodynamics & Road Surface Type & Temp & Condition all should factor in to the equation...
• Re: Vanagon Investments
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:34:29 -0700
  ...I think people >> don't >> realize how good the AW top and aerodynamics are. 'holding value' I >> think. >> It's gonna make a fine...
• Re: aerodynamics (Seriously...)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 12:54:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >This post will provide lotsa opportunity for well deserved ribbing....... I for one would never consider taking advantage of this... ;) >While driving around the...
• Re: Size of Westy side window opening vs. Tintop
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 5 Sep 2019 02:07:00 +0000
  OK, this is starting to make sense.  VW at design meeting (maybe on a Frydaye) agreed that looks and "aerodynamics" and ease of use...
• Re: daily driver Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:12:10 -0500
  ...be interested in getting something along the lines of We defy > aerodynamics, daily driven! > > el tr > > > On Fri, Apr 26, 2013 at 6:18...
• Re: Adventurwagon and Syncro info needed!
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 25 May 1999 18:32:47 -0400
  ...The top is higher, but it has good aerodynamics, > unlike a Westy, and it doesn't get worse with luggage, because you pack the...
• Belly Pans for speed or MPG - Some Data
  Historical mailing list - frankgrun
  Sun, 18 May 2008 20:39:49 -0700
  I have just noticed these exchanges on the possible use of belly pans and the impact on Aerodynamics. I addressed this as recently as...
• Re: Silly idea?
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Tue, 11 Feb 2014 12:01:53 -0600
  ...happen ~ Also ~ Considering the Fact that VehicleWeight, TirePressure, >> VehicleSpeed/TireRotationSpeed, Vehicle Aerodynamics & Road Surface Type >> & Temp & Condition all should factor in to the equation...
• Re: Belly Pans for speed or MPG
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 17 May 2008 23:58:47 -0500
  ...It flys along nicely at 55 mph on a little horsepower - designed to deal with the aerodynamics of a box shape. To increase the...
• Re: Vanagons as electric vehicles and other stuff....
  Historical mailing list - Steven P Smith
  Sun, 4 May 2008 19:13:32 -0700
  ...Good aerodynamics are needed to obtain an efficient package. There was a movie made called, "Who killed the electric car?" that was VERY revealing...
• Re: aerodynamics (Seriously...)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 02 May 96 10:28:45 CDT
  On Thu, 2 May 1996 09:44:02 -0500 Mike White said: >I wouldn't be too concerned about a normal tractor trailer. The...
• Re: Hubcaps - chrome moonies ( not )
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Mon, 4 Feb 2008 16:29:48 -0800
  ...lake pipes roar". :-) And yes, moons covered the whole rim for aerodynamics. I was at Bonneville in the summer watching the classics rip down...
• Re: Diesel schmiesel...i'm thinking of going electric
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 25 May 2008 16:19:02 -0400
  ...the worst platforms for >> converting to an EV. >> > Too heavy, no aerodynamics. A repeatable >> range of 100 miles it will >> > cost you more than...
• Re: The Price We Pay For Being "Cool"
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:43:10 -0800
  ...when you count aerodynamics, and crashworthiness .. the vanagon had to go ...needed a whole re-think for modern standards. and, vanagons are SO much...
• Re: Camper van
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 20 Oct 2013 08:12:07 -0700
  ...While that Aerostar looks a bit 'over-done' with the exterior mods for aerodynamics and the paint, I have seen some very nice conversion...
• Re: Vanagon Investments
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:02:46 -0500
  ...I think people >>> don't >>> realize how good the AW top and aerodynamics are. 'holding value' I >>> think. >>> It's gonna make a fine...
• Re: Vanagons compared to RVs
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:36:00 -0700
  ...only got larger, but also heavier with no > attention paid to aerodynamics. The one I have now is so bad that rain > will > hit...
• Re: Better MPG - wheels and tires ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:12:43 -0700
  ...I am interested to see where the "under the front end aerodynamics" >> thread goes, but I'm also wondering about wheels and tires. Short...
• Re: [Syncro] Poptop -bubble top add-on proposal
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 17:46:49 -0800
  ...52" by 52" fiberglass bubble, measured at the interface with the existing top roof level, sloping appropriately in the front for aerodynamics and in...
• Hi-Power TDI Vanagon observations
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 29 May 2005 13:51:37 -0700
  ...for a vehicle with 2x the weight and 1/2 the aerodynamics as the Golf. Comparing notes to a Jetta III owner here in...
• Re: The Price We Pay For Being "Cool"
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 30 Dec 2011 23:55:20 -0500
  ...when you count aerodynamics, and crashworthiness .. the vanagon had to go ...needed a whole re-think for modern standards. and, vanagons are SO much...
• Re: Retrofit Electric Pumps
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 11:41:28 -0800
  ...a platform.............electric steering, electric water pump, part time alternator charging, aerodynamics, low rolling resistance, crashability, low emissions and high fuel economy ................you need...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Sat, 16 Oct 2004 22:38:25 +0200
  ProjectZwo had some bolt-on stuff that was supposed to help Not sure if it was aerodynamic or just apperance help but anyway, a...
• Re: Waterboxer Power vs transplants
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 08:46:37 -0700
  And with a V'gons aerodynamics, it just might! Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Leon Korkin" <korkwood@SURFREE.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sat, 16 Oct 2004 14:05:59 -0700
  As I understood it way back in the day my Renault R -10 had a better Cx and Ct than the Alfa Romeo spyder...
• Re: Belly Pans for speed or MPG
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 17 May 2008 22:14:01 -0700
  ...It flys along nicely at 55 mph on a little horsepower - designed to deal with the aerodynamics of a box shape. To increase the...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 16 Jan 2011 11:58:09 -0800
  ...that 'did it all'...improved aerodynamics, protected the vehicle in small impacts and a large ones, and looked good .....yeah maybe that would be...
• Re: Vanagons as electric vehicles and other stuff....
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 5 May 2008 00:41:27 -0400
  ...If you have a car that sacrifices energy at something like a 70% loss, and you throw in weight and poor aerodynamics....well that...
• Re: Improving stock curtains/matress toppers
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:59:47 -0400
  ...I suspect the engine could go even faster, but weak brakes, and horrible aerodynamics doesn't lend itself to superfast driving, and actually that...
• Re: Camper van
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 20 Oct 2013 11:11:17 -0500
  ...While that > Aerostar looks a bit 'over-done' with the exterior mods for aerodynamics > and the paint, I have seen some very nice conversion...
• (f)Long 2000 Vanagon Westfalia Project cancelled by VW
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 23:57:40 -0500
  ...design permanently in the raised position, essentially ruining the vehicle's aerodynamics. The canvas sides were replaced in Westfalia's design with clear Plexiglas...
• Re: Camper van
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 20 Oct 2013 09:42:37 -0700
  ...While >> that >> Aerostar looks a bit 'over-done' with the exterior mods for aerodynamics >> and the paint, I have seen some very nice conversion...
• Re: Belly Pans for speed or MPG
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 18 May 2008 01:21:59 -0500
  ...It flys along nicely at 55 mph on a little > horsepower - designed to deal with the aerodynamics of a box shape. To > increase the...
• Re: MPG Question
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 17:23:25 -0800
  ...Probably the aerodynamics of the air washing over the back end of the Westy and the low profile trailer dispersing the air accordingly. As...
• Re: Sportsvans (sic) and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Apr 1994 19:41:06 -0600 (CDT)
  ...You're saying the the Vanagon has more "style" than the Eurovan, ]despite the newer vehicle's more sophisticated chassis, better aerodynamics, ]cleaner looks...
• Re: Just how far in over my head am I? (long)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 08:48:28 -0400
  ...Unfortunately the Westy conversion also wrecks the aerodynamics so it's a lot noisier than the passenger versions, and if you want to carry...
• Re: MPG Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 22:26:08 -0500
  ...Probably the aerodynamics of the air washing over the back end of the Westy and the low profile trailer dispersing the air accordingly. As...
• Re: Camper van
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 20 Oct 2013 11:55:31 -0700
  ...While >>> that >>> Aerostar looks a bit 'over-done' with the exterior mods for aerodynamics >>> and the paint, I have seen some very nice conversion...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:19:46 -0800
  ...aerodynamic carbon > fiber/Kevlar bumper system . > that 'did it all'...improved aerodynamics, protected the vehicle in small > impacts and a large ones, and looked...
• Re: Engine conversions and such...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 01:20:27 -0500
  ...In simple truth 2000cc's isn't enough engine for the weight and poor aerodynamics of a Westfalia or Vanagon and that simply means...
• Re: Camper van
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 20 Oct 2013 15:25:07 -0500
  ...While >>>> that >>>> Aerostar looks a bit 'over-done' with the exterior mods for aerodynamics >>>> and the paint, I have seen some very nice conversion...
• Re: Just how far in over my head am I? (long)
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 12:59:41 +0000
  ...Unfortunately the Westy conversion also wrecks the >aerodynamics so it's a lot noisier than the passenger versions, and >if you want to carry...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 12 Jun 2008 (#2008-626)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:35:49 -0700
  ...s from scratch motor swap...and pre-Friday ramble (2) > 3. Aerodynamics for MPG > 4. Neil's Engine Conversion. Progress Update. > 5. photo of...
• Re: Hubcaps - chrome moonies ( not )
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 4 Feb 2008 18:44:27 -0800
  ...lake pipes roar". :-) And yes, moons covered the whole rim for aerodynamics. I was at Bonneville in the summer watching the classics rip down...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Sun, 16 Jan 2011 20:04:53 -0800
  ...aerodynamic carbon >> fiber/Kevlar bumper system . >> that 'did it all'...improved aerodynamics, protected the vehicle in small >> impacts and a large ones, and looked...