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• Bagawest Fiberglass Luggage Box
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 20 Dec 2005 20:59:46 -0500
  ...As you may already know it is a aerodynamically shaped locking fiberglass box that fits in the front lugage rack of a westy. I...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 09:49:38 -0700
  On 18-Oct-04, at 8:08 AM, Bruce Nadig wrote: > O.K., I've seen all sorts of formulas and explanations for > aerodynamics...
• Re: Replace WBX with more efficient engine? Well....
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 5 Jun 2008 15:17:43 -0700
  ...It takes the same amount of power to move the heavy, un-aerodynamic Vanagon Regardless of what engine is in it, so a slightly...
• Re: Towing and Rock Damage
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 20 Feb 2018 12:25:48 -0500
  ...maybe 4' but then there's more aerodynamic load on it. I like your idea of big truck mudflaps attached to the bumper but...
• 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...
• Oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Josh Poulson
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 16:48:16 PDT
  ...It's amazing how much aerodynamic stability a keeled aluminum canoe gives a Vanagon... although it is loud in the rain. ------------ Joshua R. Poulson...
• Re: Floppy Wiper arm, is there a fix?
  Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:23:31 -0400
  ...the new "fancy" (price ones) type wiper blades that > seem more aerodynamic, but I don't just want to fork over the $30 bucks...
• Re: How far can you go on a tank of gas?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Thu, 24 May 2007 22:09:02 -0500
  ...either mis-adjusted or you forgot to release the parking brake), aerodynamics (driving a Westy with the top up or hauling a parts Vanagon...
• Re: Roof Racks
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:31:56 -0600
  ...I use an oak or ash handrail for the aerodynamics. :) > > My fake rain gutters have been permanent since '89. I routinely haul > hefty Royalex...
• Re: Yakima cargo box on Westy (don't drink and drill)
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Fri, 18 May 2001 22:00:26 -0700
  ...and drill." (Matt > Groening, Life in Hell.) This box is pretty aerodynamic in all > directions, and shouldn'tcause too much of a crosswind problem...
• Re: Poptop -bubble top add-on proposal
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Fri, 9 Feb 2007 07:45:46 -0700
  ...52" by 52" fiberglass bubble, measured at the > interface with the existing top roof level, sloping appropriately in the > front for aerodynamics and in...
• Re: Why don't we have these kinds of Pop top here in the USA "Atlantic "
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 08:06:11 -0400
  ...com/photos/pseudonomad/1405892055/ I'm not claiming which might be better, just that those pictures are meaningless with respect to the Atlantic aerodynamics.
• Re: hey howdy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:31:32 -0700
  ...Because they are lacking, compared to more modern vehicles.....good aerodynamics, flush side windows, ABS brakes, air bags, and more modern crashworthiness features. They...
• Re: Mileage ?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 1 Jan 2000 19:52:02 -0800
  ...Very Very bad for increased aerodynamic drag, since air is now redirected to the "dirty" part of your van, both literally and aerodynamic. The...
• Re: Wanted: hard case to fit in luggage compartment
  Historical mailing list - John C. Villines
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 08:10:51 -0400
  ...In each case, their was not a noticeable different in fuel consumption, though the appearance was anything but aerodynamic. I suspect that is because...
• Re: Better MPG - wheels and tires ?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:28:13 +0000
  ...Joel Sell <justthesells@YAHOO.COM> > I am interested to see where the "under the front end aerodynamics" thread goes, > but I'm also wondering...
• Re: the picasa link to pics of our california model
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:26:03 -0400
  ...It should be more >> aerodynamic. Cool. >> >> Chris. >> >> >> On Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 9:39 PM, Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> http://picasaweb...
• Re: fastest vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Brian Steel
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 22:13:48 -0700
  ...Are you concerned about the > engine or the stability of this aerodynamic brick which incidentally will > work against you even more when you raise...
• Why no HP upgrades?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Thu, 24 May 2012 18:59:47 -0700
  ...for the storage space above the driver's cabin - it's a aerodynamic monstrosity. Tom '84 Westy automatic "Spiny Norman" '86 Alfa Spider "Dinsdale"
• Re: Luggage rack, front part of poptop
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 28 Oct 2007 13:51:12 -0700
  I would so not use that front luggage rack ! Several things wrong about it ....bad aerodynamics - creates turbulence , catches the wind etc. Water and...
• Re: WESTY AIR CONDITIONER IDEA
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 20:00:06 -0700
  ...cheap and easy and practical. > worried about aerodynamics? drive a porsche.. > > chris
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Hybrids on NPR last night
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sat, 15 May 2004 21:53:20 -0400
  ...Good thing my vanagon is already pretty un-aerodynamic - if my gas mileage dropped that much with the kayak I'd be getting almost...
• Re: Broken Passenger Side Mirror
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 19 May 2014 07:34:04 -0700
  ...s side? > > > > The van is an 87 Syncro GL with the "aerodynamic" power mirrors. It is > mounted on the door with three screws. I...
• Re: Bagawest Fiberglass Luggage Box
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 21 Dec 2005 22:05:59 -0500
  ...luggage box > shortly. > > As you may already know it is a aerodynamically shaped locking > fiberglass box that fits in the front lugage rack of...
• Re: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 13 Oct 2004 07:51:56 -0500
  ...i did seem to >hit an aerodynamic threshold at around 95mph. the old manual mirros >typically gave me notice by reaching their holding threshold...
• Re: Westie Euro Luggage Rack Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:18:10 -0700
  ...Aerodynamics and the Westie luggage rack, etc.. >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > dear fronts piece wanters >>> >> >>> >> you guys all laugh at my millage #'s and say they are untrue...
• How dynamometer measures horspower and torque. A Must have url
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 1 Jun 2001 21:53:23 -0800
  ...Road horsepower is the amount needed to propel the vehicle on flat ground; it varies with weight, ride height, and added aerodynamic drag. The...
• Re: Bagawest Fiberglass Luggage Box
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 21 Dec 2005 09:31:38 -0500
  ...luggage box > shortly. > > As you may already know it is a aerodynamically shaped locking > fiberglass box that fits in the front lugage rack of...
• Re: van aerodynamics, was Re: BenT's dream vanagon now for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:15:39 -0500
  Interesting, Ben. Noting the second photo, that of course is not only not a stock poptop, it is quite different from the stock poptop...
• Re: Effects of tire sizes on fuel economy!
  Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 17:17:52 -0800
  ...The > biggest improvement will come from driving slower > and doing something > with the lack of aerodynamics. > > Dennis I remember someone was going to build...
• Re: Porsche in a van
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:24:24 -0400
  ...They weigh a half a car more than the > Porsche. > > http://www.porsche.com/uk/models/911/911-carrera-4/featuresandspecs/ > > Aerodynamics aside, the...
• Re: Parts for sale - cleaning garage
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:19:09 -0500
  ...3 OEM aerodynamic hubcaps. Various condition, not much to brag about. > These are sure get you an extra 0.27 mpg at 95 mph...
• Re: OT Hawker Hunter help
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 21 Nov 2002 12:13:32 -0000
  ...55,000 ft/min) - known as 'a triumph of thrust over aerodynamics', which is a bit of a snub to the designers as apparently...
• Re: Mobil 1 oil change interval
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 05:38:03 -0700
  ...drivers whos rigs push 80.000 lb loads in much larger aerodynamic profiles for many many more miles than your 20 k and guess...
• noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 20:24:22 -0700
  The aerodynamic discussion has gotten me on to my favorite topic of late: noise reduction. I know there is plenty of stuff in the...
• Re: FW: 90 Carat Auto TDI Conversion: MPG ect.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 12:25:45 -0700
  ...Despite its more aerodynamic body > style, the high top makes it a > huge wind brake on wheels, just like the VW. > Intellectually you know...
• Re: Vanagon spoiler
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 May 96 23:59 EDT
  ...org added: ---snip--- >But does your vanagon really have good enough aerodynamics Of course not! That's the reason for wanting to install the...
• Improving stock curtains/matress toppers
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:06:28 -0800
  ...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: Why don't we have these kinds of Pop top here in the USA "Atlantic "
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:18:17 -0700
  ...26/2008, Michael Snow wrote... > >> I can't imagine that the aerodynamics are significantly different. >> > > Ditto. The surface area is the same, and the...
• Re: insuring your Westy in Canada
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 13:22:32 -0400
  ...I am debating getting the van apraised again, because I have added a SA grille, $500 custom aerodynamic luggage box, second battery, tach, 15...
• How to increase gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 14:40:12 -0500
  ...the engine alone, and no other factors such as gearing, tires, aerodynamics, weight, etc, how else might one increase fuel efficiency - ie mileage per...
• Re: Diesel schmiesel...i'm thinking of going electric
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 25 May 2008 10:30:14 -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: Westy Awnings?
  Historical mailing list - Gail Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 08:55:25 -0800
  ...Described as possibly more "aerodynamic" in the housing. Both have been reported to work well. Brochures are readily available from Carefree, as are catalogs...
• Re: cruising speed and MPG
  Historical mailing list - John Lane
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 20:22:29 -0700
  ...Based on aerodynamics alone, 70 requires almost 30% more fuel than 55. The odometers are also optimistic by ~4% so you are not going...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Sun, 12 Aug 2001 17:10:38 -0700
  ...Little confused, as yes, it's slow > getting it up to speed, but I keep reading things like: > >>For our beloved bricks, aerodynamic drag...
• Re: "green" cars (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 18:52:11 -0600
  ...It's not very aerodynamic, though. (Both Volvo 240 owners and Vanagon owners refer to their vehicles as "bricks".) --------------------- Clip ------------------ Here's a good...
• 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: New Windshield...sorta Friday
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 19:11:21 -0400
  ...The lack of aerodynamics results in more chipping etc. Be sure to get tinted and shaded... with extra dark strip at top. I went...
• Re: Power mirrors on an '85?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 5 Sep 2012 15:41:45 -0700
  ...a design flaw that was "corrected" when VW switched to the aerodynamic mirror housings. I have heard of other treatments like adding a rubber...
• Re: LineX Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:36:54 -0700
  ...LineX Syncro Westy > Not to mention the aerodynamic drag! > > On Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 10:16 AM, James V <chimivee@gmail.com> wrote...
• Volkswagen Bus Enlightenment (F)
  Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 21:28:41 PDT
  ...You have overlooked the thick layer of bug guts aerodynamically meshed into a natural and practically impenetrable polymer covering the bus's front. In...
• Some Oettinger Six info
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 31 Dec 2000 14:22:07 +1200
  ...after all, with a vehicle of this size, weight and poor aerodynamic efficiency, it would take incredible amounts of power to even approach the...
• listmember looking for westy
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Jun 95 13:33:30 EDT
  ...adequate" power even with both A/Cs on full blast.) 4) Aerodynamics. There a few downhills on I-78 that I shift to neutral...
• Re: Subiegon/Vanaru Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:30:27 -0700
  ...wrote: > Most of the Vanagons inefficiencies come from the vehicle itself. > Aerodynamics, frontal area, under chassis turbulence etc. The Subaru > engines > offer some efficiency...
• Re: How to increase gas mileage - Subaruvanagon list status
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 29 Apr 2006 21:48:05 -0700
  ...search functions. > > So, if anyone wants those two photos of the "aerodynamic" vanagon and > hasn't gotten them from one of the others who...
• Re: Belly Pans for speed or MPG
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 16 May 2008 16:17:54 -0400
  ...Has anyone ever fitted full > belly > >> pans under their Vanagon for increased > >> aerodynamic efficiency? There's a lot under there that snags airflow > and...
• Re: Country Home Camper Tops Vs. VW Camper tops
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:59:01 -0700
  ...the VW Pop top will there be a >> weight difference and aerodynamic effect on the van's performance >> other than the weight? >> >> Thanks for...
• Re: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:39:16 -0700
  ...I also watched my rear view mirror as more modern cars with > better aerodynamics and stronger engines blew up the grade behind me, > hoping...
• Re: Double Roof / Portable Shade
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Jack
  Sat, 5 Oct 2002 02:06:54 +1000
  ...such an arrangement will do to your > crosswind resistance and other aerodynamic complications. Probably great in > the slow rough stuff but a liability on...
• Re: body panel repair
  Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 10:01:58 -0000
  ...wife mashed it into a bollard. (she > said it was more aerodynamic that way.) I have considered replacing the > offending part with one of...