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• Re: van aerodynamics, was Re: BenT's dream vanagon now for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:09:17 -0500
  Oh, I have no question that it is a drag, more than a bit. But the pictured vehicle, with the poptop but no luggage...
• Re: Lowering a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Sat, 14 Oct 2000 08:18:33 -0500
  ...It drags over just about any speed bump. However, about 3 weeks ago I hit a deer on Highway 42 while driving my Vanagon...
• Re: Troubles emailing an MP3 from iTunes
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:29:35 -0700
  ...Click on the song in iTunes and (while holding down the mouse or trackpad button) drag it to the desktop. Let go. Then quit...
• Re: On Longevity, Displacement,Efficiency and Technology in Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 21:16:08 -0600
  ...Which has more aerodynamic drag, a 15 ft2 > solid plate, or a 15 ft2 perforated plate? > > >... and probably make sure I got my > > readings...
• Re: Vanagon total drag and mechanical losses
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 18:48:34 -0500
  ...with any "lap-top" using MS-DOS, giving us speed vs drag figures accurate down to 0.1%. He says that's how the...
• Re: Friday moderation discussion - Starting point
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 26 Mar 2011 22:42:51 -0400
  ...On Mar 26, 2011 9:24 PM, "Rowan Tipton" <uther@dragonhome.org> wrote: > > Considering what Joy said (which I agree with by the way...
• off topic: mail! no.
  Historical mailing list - Matt Greenwell
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 07:12:38 -0500
  ...i'm working on it! still looking for a dragster pic, matt
• Re: Vanagon Drag Coefficient?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 16:15:57 -0500
  At 02:29 PM 3/24/2004 -0600, Stan Wilder wrote: >If you go back and relate the year of manufacture of your VW...
• Re: Melting Hubcap?!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 18 Jul 2006 13:17:46 -0400
  A dragging brake pad will do that. Mike Robin wrote: > Vanagoniacs, > > Been noticing a melting plastic smell when I exit the bus lately and...
• Re: interesting cost savings ...
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:49:52 -0700
  ...National Parks Senior Pass On Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 9:00 AM, Ron Tipton <uther@dragonhome.org> wrote: > lots of state parks/campgrounds...
• Re: The end of the list, as we know it!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 12:59:13 -0500
  ...person do or say that would drag someone down as far as this slime ball has dragged himself?) >my repeated requests to him, not...
• Re: vanagon top speed, extrapolation
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 13:50:31 -0400
  ...to 50 m/s > > > Martin's data: > > Speed (m/s) Total drag (kW) > ---------------------------- > 15.00 -7.99 > 20.00 -19.69 > 25.00 -34...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:28:09 -0700
  ...The aerodynamic drag as well as lift on >>> vehicles having a bluff back can be reduced when the new spoiler is >>> attached to them...
• Re: open rack on Westy
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 15 Jun 2006 22:23:17 -0400
  ...Perhaps they wanted to ensure the WESTFALIA logo remained >prominant. > >Speaking of pop-top drag, I'm surprised no one has come up with...
• Re: Aaaaargh! Brake failure (long)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 10:28:51 EDT
  ...The symptom was red hot front brakes caused by brake drag. Just a thought. Ken Hunter 82 Westy 1.9D 84 Jetta w/motor...
• Re: David Marshall (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 7 Apr 2004 15:57:24 EDT
  ...Where've you been, Mikey? Killer Juniper and I have dragging your name through the mud all day. OK, well maybe me mostly. BTW...
• Re: FS: programmable adjustable wiper relays
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 19 Jun 2008 10:20:54 +1200
  Quoting JordanVw@AOL.COM: > In a message dated 6/18/08 10:10:26 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > uther@dragonhome.org writes: > > > > how do...
• Westie Euro Luggage Rack Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 10:32:58 -0700
  ...A vehicle > >>> with a sloping back roof and tail (eg a real Beetle) will have a poor > >>> drag coefficient, because there is no separation...
• 130 MPH in a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 14:42:10 -0800
  ...The drag/thrust analysis is left as an exercise for the curious. Assume a drag coeff of 0.48 and do the calculations on...
• Re: Front squeaking after 20 min
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 08:55:40 -0400
  ...The noise appeared to be from a brake pad that was just barely dragging against the rotor ... however ... In my case it was wheel...
• Dragging an anchor?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 25 Apr 1998 18:04:07 -0700
  I have an '88 Westy and if has developed the following quirk. When cold, and starting off from a stop, in 1st and 2nd...
• Subaru/Vanagon oil pan
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Tue, 31 Jul 2001 13:21:37 EDT
  ...JB weld saved the day, that stuff works great, but I better quit draggin my tail on the ground. If you read this Leon...
• Re: Radiator removal
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 18:52:02 -0700
  ...it's not a lot, like last month when my boss dragged in about a ton of old brass keys (12 years worth of...
• Seeking Comments, Quick Shifter
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:00:24 -0700
  ...I don't want to drag race, just have less throw and occasionally get on it a bit. Is he all wet, or is...
• Re: Am I getting through
  Historical mailing list - Jim Crews
  Thu, 10 Nov 2022 14:44:22 -0500
  ...Did not receive ddjorkman's > > >>> > > >>>> On Nov 9, 2022, at 10:18 AM, Rowan Tipton <uther@DRAGONHOME.ORG> > wrote: > > >>>> > > >>>> Got it! > > >>>> > > >>>> r > > >>>> > > >>>> Rowan Tipton...
• Re: FOR SALE: Schleswig Coachwerks Vanagon Cabriolet
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 5 Apr 2003 00:43:55 -0600
  ...in half. >> > > Does anybody remember the Kawell Bus Dragster from the 70's? Their > dragster > rail put out 850hp. Don't know about the...
• Re: vanagon top speed, extrapolation
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 4 Sep 2004 00:37:13 -0700
  ...Speed (m/s) Total drag (kW) ---------------------------- 15.00 -7.99 20.00 -19.69 25.00 -34.74 30.00 -53.15 Extrapolation: 35...
• Re: Thank you again Buses by the Beach!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sun, 23 May 2010 21:01:47 -0400
  ...Sorry to hear about your friends engine troubles - that is really a drag. If it mkes you feel any better I think your coloring...
• Re: You've Got Snow! <F>
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 17:47:11 EST
  ...I think I'll order something, just to get the chance to watch those dogs dragging the sled up my street in 85 degree...
• Re: Who has the duct tape?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 09:38:51 -0700
  ...fortino1@onebox.com - email (510) 360 -7829 voicemail/fax ---- Bill Kasper <dragonlist@ipmts.ucsc.edu> wrote: > on 8/31/2001 9:05 AM, Joseph...
• safe harbor
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Tue, 11 Sep 2001 11:47:20 -0700
  ...bill dragonlist@ipmts.ucsc.edu cikasper@scruznet.com scruzsyncro@yahoo.com
• Re: VW Bus/Vanagon Dinnerware Set - Every Vanagon Owner should have this!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 4 May 2004 21:29:55 -0400
  ...you can hide your dirty dishes out of view, until you drag your lazy ass back home and put them in the dishwasher. :-) - Ron...
• Re: bURNINGvAN
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Jan 2005 16:56:24 EST
  ...Especially if BenT doesn't show up to drag the > level back down where it belongs. > > Mike > > so are you guys gonna have a...
• Re: THANKS - Report (brakes)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:00:34 -0400
  ...They can also be the cause of brakes dragging as fluid can be forced through them by the master cylinder but they can restrict...
• E Brake
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Sat, 31 Jul 2021 21:03:39 +0000
  ...The driver-side rear brake has been dragging, and I have narrowed it down to the lever the parking brake attaches to. It does...
• Re: Binding when turning
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 3 Oct 1997 09:35:37 -0400
  ...We reasoned that either the differential was causing drag or the tires were dragging or both. We did two things: 1) changed the differential...
• Re: Just when you think...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:51:51 -0600
  ---- Rowan Tipton <uther@DRAGONHOME.ORG> wrote: > My wife and I were in the Synco at the top of a mountain (or what they call...
• air cond compressor and water temp sender
  Historical mailing list - .
  Mon, 17 Jun 1996 10:57:15
  Replaced condenser on air and couldn't get to idle, while up to speed would work but drag. It started to work at idle...
• Re: aerodynamics (Seriously...)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Apr 96 18:13 CDT
  >What exactly does the drag co-efficient number mean? I have figured >that higher is worse, and I assume that .00 would be no...
• PA event this weekend?
  Historical mailing list - DSTEVENS
  Fri, 16 Oct 1998 11:23:24 -0400
  Are any listees planning on attending BUG MEET 2 @ BEAVER SPRNIGS DRAGWAY? this weekend. I'm lookin for info as to if its still...
• Re: TDI or not--Oil Question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 23 Jan 2004 17:02:50 -0800
  ...I don't need three vehicles? Mike On 1/23/04 11:00 AM, "Bill Kasper" <dragon@ipmts.ucsc.edu> wrote: > cool. why sell...
• Re: FS: programmable adjustable wiper relays
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:24:57 EDT
  In a message dated 6/18/08 10:10:26 AM Eastern Daylight Time, uther@dragonhome.org writes: > how do you custom set the...
• Re: dragging caliper
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 15:52:18 -0700
  ...What's the > least expensive way to address the dragging caliper? I plan to move it and > then decide whether to restore it or...
• Re: vanagon starter question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 20:03:41 -0500
  ...Could be a dragging > starter. Could be the ground strap on the > transmission. I fixed mine(1980 Westy)by rebuilding > the starter and solenoid...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 13:47:22 -0700
  ...Re the cone on the rear idea, to fill in that low pressure area, And thus reduce drag, I've always noticed that if...
• Rear Mounts
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Jun 95 21:11:01 MST
  ...my engine to the carrier broke, the engine sagged enough to drag the crank pully on the carrier [couple of inches, anyway]. I would...
• Will any other oil plugs fit?
  Historical mailing list - Connal Hughes
  Mon, 29 Nov 1999 11:39:11 EST
  ...Before I try dragging this plug all over town to get a match, does anyone know of any other plugs that would fit (other...
• Re: Who has the duct tape?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 10:05:28 -0700
  ...Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Kasper" <dragonlist@IPMTS.UCSC.EDU> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, August 31, 2001 9:14 AM...
• Re: expedient engine removal?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 14:29:12 -0500
  ...He then drags the engine > out thatway. Said he rarely has to do more that put a jack under the > rear to give alittle...
• Re: FS: 1986 Double Cab
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Feb 2008 09:07:14 EST
  ...eric, your attempt to drag someone else thru the mud has FAILED. chris ************** Biggest Grammy Award surprises of all time on AOL Music. (http...
• Re: Living in a van
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 23 May 2002 11:22:56 -0500
  ...Stan On Thu, 23 May 2002 09:08:47 -0700 Bill Kasper <dragonlist@IPMTS.UCSC.EDU> writes: > 'course, karl, *i* would take my clothes...
• Shocks for 2WD
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:43:27 -0400
  ...HD or Touring? Mostly highway driving broken up with sprints up and down the Blue Ridge Parkway, or The Tail of The Dragon, just...
• Re: VW Necessity...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 21:02:31 -0500
  ...Jeff I wouldn't freak out but my jaw would be dragging on the ground...those things are tight to start with before they...
• Fuel Injection Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Morrow
  Thu, 28 Mar 1996 07:45:35 -0600
  ...Thanks See ya Scott Morrow Kansas City, MO 67 Chopped Drag Bug 74 412 Wagon Fiberglass Buggy smorrow@gbutler.com
• Re: Ouestion about brakes-No VW Content
  Historical mailing list - Seth C. Bruggeman
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 14:57:51 -0500
  ...If when you drag your finger across the rotor or inner-drum surface and your fingernail catches in the grooves...you should check the...
• Re: wesipies was:VANAGON/VANAGONEER SECURITY - FRIDAY FOLLIES!
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 22:26:13 -0500
  ...speakers mounted underneath, one could "imitate" an AA nitro-burning, supercharged dragster! Hey, did you rent the "American Graffiti" video for the weekend? BOB...
• Re: [vanagon] NEW JERSEY VW SHOW THIS SUNDAY!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 23:21:30 EDT
  ...driving in my Vanagon. >> actually - the year before last, two listees drag raced their vanagons (much to the humor of the spectators) :<) i remember...
• Re: '85 westy w/subaru engine fs - CoSprings
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 May 2002 01:28:03 EDT
  In a message dated 5/16/02 2:25:20 PM Eastern Daylight Time, dragonlist@IPMTS.UCSC.EDU writes: > not mine, usual disclaimers. > > 1985...
• Re: [Syncro] The dragonfly chronicles, or, power mirrors....
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 21:30:56 -0400
  I've got the power mirrors, loike fresh air, but this ones new to me...but if I had the problem I'd play...
• Re: Dragging front brakes...why? how?
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 09:25:56 -0700
  The hose situation is not uncommon in older vehicles. They can look good but deterioration inside allows them to collapse such that they act...