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FW: Syncro Bilstein shocks purchase
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Wed, 25 Aug 1999 12:17:17 -0700
...your individual ride preference. Lastly, they have adjustable spring perches. You can specify how high you want the adjustments above stock height. These are...
Re: 15" Wheel/Tire Report - Caution
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 14 Mar 2005 21:47:28 -0500
...If you do make the switch, using a 65 series tire on a 15" rim will indeed give you roughly the same ride height...
Re: Mono Tube vs Twin Tube Shocks (dampers)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 15 May 2020 02:09:44 +0000
...The early suspensions use a different lower control arm then the Waterboxers but there is little difference in ride height. Another indicator is the...
Re: Slider Extension-Really large tires and related expenses!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 6 Mar 2013 15:38:23 -0800
...the number of rotations per mile of the tire and increases ride height and ground clearance. Possibly moves the engine out of the power...
Re: Some ride height and suspension observations..
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Tue, 4 Sep 2007 19:37:03 -0400
Todd, I'll do it. Send me the directions. Sudhir On 9/4/07, Todd Last <rubatoguy@comcast.net> wrote: > I weighed my '88...
Handling differences of Camper/Van
Historical mailing list
Fri, 2 May 1997 15:39:55 -0400
...They ride great!! However a cost is involved, at slower speeds the sidewalls aren't that ridged and the "handling is kinda mushy. But...
Re: Bostig Zetec kit...WOW...
Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng
Thu, 12 Oct 2006 09:44:07 -0400
...The 3/4" spacer brings them back to stock ride height. I've wanted for some time to get a standardized set of measurements...
Re: 15" Wheel/Tire Report - Caution
Historical mailing list - Richard Green
Mon, 14 Mar 2005 23:22:54 -0600
...on a 15" rim will indeed >give you roughly the same ride height as the stock 14" configuration, >because the taller wheel is offset...
Re: Weight Capacity
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 14 Nov 2004 10:31:01 -0600
...and more than likely only 3/4th's of the > original ride height. > I'd like to see this Van carrying 1800 lbs. > The...
Re: Porta-potti boxes
Historical mailing list - Rob
Thu, 29 Jul 2010 11:54:24 -0700
...I'm going to make a 2x6 stand to raise the toilet to a more comfortable-to-use height (this will take sliding it...
=?utf-8?Q?Re:_Bilstein_B6,_16=E2=80=9D_Syncro_shock_install?=
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 28 Apr 2020 09:16:39 -0700
...End result was same ride height as before. I’ve got 19.25” fender lip to wheel centre. >> >> The old shocks, boge, I’m...
Re: Some ride height and suspension observations..
Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
Tue, 4 Sep 2007 10:27:32 -0400
On Mon, 3 Sep 2007 21:23:29 -0700, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >Don, you might find it very educational to...
Re: List advice on winter repairs , shocks, and tire sizes.
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 2 Dec 2024 21:06:21 -0500
Hi Dennis, I miss measured my current front height. It is 16 maybe 16 .25 inches Rear is 17.5. This has the van...
Syncro 16 wheels & tires situation
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sat, 22 Jul 2006 12:28:44 -0700
...Revs/Mile Size Tire Height 680 245/75R16 30.6 682 215/85R16 30.5 707 225/75r16 29.4 715 235/70R16 29...
Re: STOLEN SYNCRO - Where Do They Go?
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Mon, 8 Aug 2005 14:28:43 -0700
...on the various lists have turned > up and were obviously 'joy riders' but I can't recall seeing many > reports of recovery for several...
Re: Trailing arm replacement
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 24 Jul 2022 08:09:50 -0700
Dennis, Before the trailing arm mod, my ride height was about 19 1/8”. Btw, this is all on empty van, unladen. Now I...
Re: Spring spacers
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Mon, 22 Jun 1998 11:52:00 -0700
...This adjustment will vary depending on track conditions, rider weight, riding style, etc. There is no one-size-fits-all spring pre-load adjustment...
Re: Hollister Hills Syncro Event - It was Great!
Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
Mon, 21 May 2001 15:42:50 -0500
...I > was lucky enough to drive it and must say it is the > ideal syncro in terms of gearing, ride height, > handling, suspension. Everything...
Re: Success!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:01:37 -0600
...it - I didn't have a choice it's my only ride > :) > > On Fri, Jan 29, 2010 at 10:42 PM, Doug Noganav <vanagon...
Re: new heads
Historical mailing list
Tue, 12 Mar 1996 23:35:44 -0600
...Use the same marble in all four chambers.) > >Measure your deck height and compute your compression ratio. Make sure your >compression ratio isn't...
Tires and wheels!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 15 Jan 2011 10:43:09 -0500
...Coinciding with the introduction of the 2.1L I guess VW realized that this really was a poor choice for ride and handling but...
Re: Mono Tube vs Twin Tube Shocks (dampers)
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Sat, 16 May 2020 14:42:42 -0700
...The early suspensions use a different lower control arm > then the Waterboxers but there is little difference in ride height. Another > indicator is the...
Syncro Changing 14" to 16" Version
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sun, 26 Jan 1997 11:47:10 -0500
...If you decide to measure your ride height in order to compare it with my vehicle, as discussed in this Ride Height Comparison Derby...
Re: Weight Capacity
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Sun, 14 Nov 2004 10:00:31 -0600
...and more than likely only 3/4th's of the original ride height. I'd like to see this Van carrying 1800 lbs. The...
Re: Front spring question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 23 Sep 2022 17:49:24 +0000
...What this means is that any handling degradation you feel is mostly due to alignment change that occurs as the ride height changes over...
Re: Jacking Up a 2WD GL w/Syncro stuff?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 7 Dec 2008 12:11:21 -0800
...asked before, but here it goes. > > I would consider increasing the ride height of my 90 GL in part > because somewhere down the road...
Re: Is 2WD 15 inches Wheels Vanagon a Taboo
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 8 Feb 2004 21:11:21 -0500
...Excellent ride and handling. They are even resisting the Syncros desire to chew the edges on the fronts. Both of these tire sizes will...
Part 2 Handling differences between 87' Camper/Van
Historical mailing list
Fri, 2 May 1997 22:59:23 -0400
...They ride great!! However a cost is >involved, at slower speeds the sidewalls aren't that ridged and the >"handling is kinda mushy. But...
Re: springs and shocks for my 2WD Westy)
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Thu, 16 Oct 2003 11:39:22 -0700
...They lower > the vehicle slightly (by about 50mm), bringng it > closer in height to a > later model Wolfsburg. (This does not make your > Vanagon...
=?utf-8?Q?Bilstein_B6,_16=E2=80=9D_Syncro_shock_install?=
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 28 Apr 2020 08:13:17 -0700
...End result was same ride height as before. I’ve got 19.25” fender lip to wheel centre. The old shocks, boge, I’m...
Re: Ebay FS, wasRe: Expensive Syncro for sale
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 21 Mar 2007 11:44:45 -0800
...ca> wrote: > > Hi Robert, > > Batman aside, if you've seen "Pacific Heights", you wouldn't want to > own one of his prior residences. > > Happy...
Re: New VW Commercials
Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
Wed, 8 Mar 2006 11:14:49 -0600
...new VW GTI commercials? > > Un pimp your ride....hilarious! > -- --------------------------------------------- Donald Baxter 316 Ridgeview Avenue University Heights, Iowa 52246 www.onanov.com WSUI/KSUI Public...
Air Suspension Meeting
Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
Tue, 23 May 2000 09:19:11 -0700
...With the full air suspension the ride height and the stiffness of the suspension can be changed by adjusting the air pressure in the...
Re: Air lift best rear spring bags
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 7 Sep 2015 18:09:05 -0400
...As a note for trucks and RV's that have self-leveling air suspension the approach is rear height is adjusted at each wheel...
Re: van aerodynamics, was Re: BenT's dream vanagon now for sale
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:56:54 -0800
...height ride shouldn't make that much diff. Lowered race cars with damns and skirt etc aside. Thinking about it, maybe higher vans would...
Re: Syncro Springs vs 85 Springs
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Wed, 19 Nov 2014 18:35:16 -0800
...The result was a > stiff ride with no negative suspension travel. I can see how they would be > useful with, say, an iron-block...
Re: '86 Westy Price?
Historical mailing list
Sun, 1 Apr 2007 21:44:37 EDT
...It's wired for hands-free cell phone use, with antenna, speaker, > and phone holder on a flexible stem (same height as gearshift). Oh...
Conversion?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Michal
Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:06:45 -0500
...I'm considering cutting the ride height by as much as 2 or 3 inches, and I'm after 4 wheel disk brakes and...
Re: New springs on my 1989 Vanagon with shims for the lefty camper sway
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Thu, 21 Feb 2002 11:04:04 -0800
...The best feature is the added height up front. The new upper ball joints makes for tighter steering and a tighter ride also. Both...
Re: Purple springs from H&R
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:55:38 -0800
...any >> performance corning abilities on pavement. >> >> What I want is 'same ride height' just stiffer by 30 % or so. >> I haven't heard of...
Re: Westy rear end sag..air bag kit for sale
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Thu, 4 Jul 2002 08:22:31 -0400
...This yielded a slight improvement in the '87's ride but not in > the handling in dips, sways and curves. > > What to do? What...
Syncro Bilstein shocks - Purchase still open!
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Fri, 17 Sep 1999 15:38:05 -0700
...your individual ride preference. Lastly, they have adjustable spring perches. You can specify how high you want the adjustments above stock height. (Incidentally, they...
Questions about Vanagon springs
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Thu, 27 Jun 2002 15:47:57 EDT
...Stronger spring must equal harder rider--right?) So... 2. Then, as a follow up question about extra weight on one side: Do all vehicles...
=?utf-8?Q?Re:_Bilstein_B6,_16=E2=80=9D_Syncro_shock_install?=
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 28 Apr 2020 18:16:11 -0700
...End result was same ride height as before. I’ve got 19.25” fender lip to wheel centre. >>> >>> The old shocks, boge, I’m...
Re: Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your extra car or "parts vanagon"
Historical mailing list - turbodieseltrooper
Fri, 2 Sep 2005 16:12:04 -0700
...shhhhh >> yup las vegas is nutty to ride in not for all.. >> >> I get great mpg so far. >> >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Stan Wilder <wilden1...
Re: Please Check your Nokian Tires
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 21 Nov 2014 07:04:52 -0800
...settings front and rear, the amount of camber, front and rear ride height adjustments, etc etc. A couple of PSI was often translated into...
Re: Totally NEW Add-A-Room for Vanagons - Answering your Questions
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 20 May 2010 10:17:06 -0400
...Not only are there differences in heights and dimensions between Buses, Vanagons, and Eurovans, but even within Vanagons there are significant ride height variations...
Re: ID Buzz
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 4 Jun 2023 17:34:09 -0500
...Particularly for cars with > lower heights. Also, when was the last time you saw a bench seat in the > front of a car? > > Todd...
Re: Tires and wheels!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 15 Jan 2011 22:05:32 -0500
...Coinciding with the introduction of the 2.1L I guess VW realized that this really was a poor choice for ride and handling but...
Re: GRRRR! (was RE: Raising poptop with kayak on roof)
Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
Sat, 20 Mar 2004 11:30:38 -0500
...but vanagons are TOO TALL for those of us of appropriate > height - i.e. those who can just about almost stand inside without the...
Re: Lowering an 85'
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Wed, 12 Mar 2003 19:07:44 EST
...Perfect height for me and looks cool. The ride is fine with two persons on board, but bumpy on rough roads when loaded with...
Gearing up for cross-country!
Historical mailing list - Michael Edwards
Mon, 4 Jun 2001 12:10:11 -0700
...Will they do anything to the ride height? If so, enough to throw off alignment? That's all i can think of for now...
Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Fri, 19 Jun 1998 12:09:32 -0400
...But extra shims in the left rear corner would likely alter ride height in that corner, not really spring rate in that corner. _____________________________________________________ Derek...
Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Sun, 21 Jun 1998 22:40:38 -0700
...Also, here is where > you start reducing the height of the spring even before the van's weight is > applied. Preloading the spring like...
Re: ID Buzz
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Sun, 4 Jun 2023 20:10:25 -0700
...Particularly for cars with > lower heights. Also, when was the last time you saw a bench seat in the > front of a car? > > Todd...
Re: Flywheel seal
Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
Thu, 26 Feb 2004 11:36:15 -0500
...The flywheel where the seal rides must be cleaned so the seal has a chance to touch the flywheel in a way that stops...
Re: shifting anomaly ...
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Mon, 5 Oct 2015 11:05:36 -1000
...might allow same? > A bottle jack was handy to tweak engine height at end nearest transaxle > when pushing the transaxle back on. > There was...
Re: 15" Wheel/Tire Report - Caution
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 15 Mar 2005 06:51:51 -0600
...on a 15" rim will indeed >give you roughly the same ride height as the stock 14" configuration, >because the taller wheel is offset...
One More on Rollover Fatalities...
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Wed, 20 Sep 2000 22:00:26 -0700
...Look at the height of a vanagon, and the width, and compare it to an explorer. You've got to be kidding if you...
Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Fri, 19 Jun 1998 00:22:53 -0700
...You are right, that the > ride height is only because ofthe wheel diameter. > > i think if there is a concern about CVs then raising...