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Re: Shocks for 2WD
Historical mailing list - Aaron
Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:05:44 -0700
George, I have Bilsteins which greatly improved the ride, but it still felt top heavy (a westy). At a later point installed moog 5658...
Re: WOLF FLIES
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Sun, 11 Jul 1999 18:11:32 PDT
...It was lowered about 1.5" from the standard ride height of the earlier vanagons. The H&R springs lowered the front @1" lower...
Re: Spooked!
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 5 Jun 2011 22:27:58 -0500
...The > needle normally rides halfway between the bottom mark and the warning > light in the center. It was now at the bottom edge of...
Re: Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday (f)
Historical mailing list
Fri, 27 Dec 2002 12:29:27 EST
...mwmiller@CWNET.COM writes: > 1 Stan to keep you company > > he can ride in the Westy luggage rack with all them feral Texas cats :<)
Re: [NVC] Engineers: quick and cheerful vibration analysis?
Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
Sat, 9 Aug 2008 11:37:44 -0600
...Say you wanted to determine the optimum pressure >>>>>>> of ride vs >>>>>>> tire squishiness but were unable to find a small boy to ride >>>>>>> in...
Re: 2WD Westy Coil Springs
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Fri, 9 Nov 2001 20:41:49 -0800
...If anyone has any feedback or ride > height measurements, they would be much appreciated. > So far, on 3 vans the ride height has been...
Re: Shock ID and ride questions.
Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
Wed, 5 Nov 2003 20:34:48 +0000
...Shock ID and ride questions. >Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2003 12:12:36 -0800 > >Finally got under the front of the buckboard today- all...
Re: AW: Vanagon Virtues and Type 2 contrasts( was ahhh..
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Tue, 30 Jul 2002 17:02:36 -0400
...Haven't driven an SUV lately, have you? My parents Explorer has an incredibly harsh ride. Much harsher than any VW I've been...
Re: Haka CS
Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
Thu, 8 Jun 2006 20:08:26 -0400
...What I did notice is an incredibly better ride and side wind stablity and the assurance that cruising at 70mph has the RPM below...
Friday - the unsexy vanagon
Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
Fri, 6 Feb 2004 12:25:07 -0800
...the side of the road, arm outstretched, looking to hitch a ride. I pull over, step on the brake, and slowly the old vanagon...
Re: Lowering a Vanagon
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Fri, 13 Oct 2000 12:20:34 -0400
...These Boge springs are under $400, made by the original supplier to VW, and do not dramatically alter the van's ride. (They are...
Tire thread - my mechanic disagrees
Historical mailing list - Helen Amerongen
Mon, 19 Apr 1999 09:53:01 -0700
...nobody buys the heavier tires because they give such a rough ride". He seemed quite confident about it. So is he just out to...
tialpipes of busdepot
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Mon, 10 Mar 2003 09:04:42 -0800
...If you are not opposed to doing some cutting the busdepot tailpipe is a better choice for off road use as it rides much...
Re: What do Vanagon drivers ride?
Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
Tue, 24 Jun 2003 14:39:03 -0400
...What do Vanagon drivers ride? >Date: Tue, Feb 11, 2003, 0:36 > Waiting for Spring! > > -- > Stephen Steele* > Chillicothe OH > '91 Caravelle "Hans" > '87 Westy...
Re: Spring question - help needed
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:39:52 -0500
...I have also put up a page, _Vanagon Ride Height Survey_ > (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/survey2.htm) , to make a survey of the...
Re: Shock Absorbers for Vanagon (2WD)
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 3 Feb 2009 08:16:31 -0800
...For what it is worth my van's ride has gotten numerous > ride quality compliments from other van drivers and non-van drivers. > > Jonathan...
Re: Opinion on Long Trip w/young driver to Florida from Texas: Vanagons Gone Wild.
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 2 Mar 2009 15:53:39 -0700
Maybe a nanny-cam??? Karl Wolz Then > there's the issue of the 5 buddies along for the ride - that one will be > trouble...
Re: leveling van ride height /cheap way to do it
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Thu, 2 Jan 2003 21:15:37 -0800
Why not use regular coil spring adjusters?? Not a sublime way to attack the problem, but as they say, different strokes for different folks...
Re: Vanagon Paper Ornament
Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
Sun, 1 May 2011 20:31:43 -0700
...It's almost (mailto:dug@dugbert.com) | impossible to ride a rock and roll (http://www.dugbert.com) | motorbike and stay on for three...
Re: Shock advice
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Fri, 6 Dec 2002 07:24:38 -0800
all, i'm using Bilsteins and feel very safe with the ride, on the other hand i have older KYB's on my bug...
Re: tracking #
Historical mailing list - brions cars
Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:56:13 -0600
...So, our hobby and rides require a bit of patience. It is one thing to bring our attention to a dishonest e-bay or...
Re: 91 ride, (was:No Subject)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 1 Jul 1996 13:58:40 -0500
>>Hmmm??? My wife's 88 rides nice and smoothly as I believe your's should. >>What tires do you have? >>Have you tested the...
Tools needed for picking up low milage westy
Historical mailing list - Phil Walker
Sun, 18 Jun 2000 21:29:26 -0600
...I'm just packing a backpack and a small assortment of tools for the ride back (500 miles). I've got my leatherman and...
Re: spacers and sproings
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Wed, 1 Jul 1998 09:58:19 -0700
...Then when you sit on the bike, loading it, > > > the sag is less and the rider rides a bit higher. There are two very...
Re: tires
Historical mailing list
Fri, 08 Aug 1997 21:09:37 EDT
...How does it ride? I remember my dad's 72 datsun pickup came with six ply tires. The ride was harsh as hell.It...
Re: Name these Parts - TwoFer. (NVC)
Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
Fri, 8 Jun 2007 11:48:33 -0500
...If memory is correct (?) 1932 would be Ford's first V8. > > >Route 66 Rider! >Ramon Hill >Live Long and Be Free
90' syncro westy suspension question
Historical mailing list - Richard Thorpe
Sun, 16 May 2021 14:37:54 +0000
...I'm looking for a smoother ride on forest/desert roads withou losing too much ground clearance. What has worked for you?Thanks | | Virus...
Speedometer house repair suggestions ?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:42:07 -0700
...have any suggestions on what works best to fix these? David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider HasenWerk http://www.hasenwerk.ca
Ric's New Bug
Historical mailing list
Tue, 21 Feb 1995 14:32:35 -0800
...I always offer a ride to people who are walking or standing in the breakdown lane if I afford the time. Bill
Re: Wiper tip
Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
Wed, 24 Mar 1999 21:08:10 -0500
...Moving the grab strap up to the sill right below the window allows your left leg room to ride up between the steering wheel...
Re: Wheels/Tires-My Story
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Thu, 31 Aug 2000 09:36:31 -0400
I hope the ride is what you really wanted (plus the cool look), because by my calculations, you dropped from 4000 rpm to 3900...
Re: Bus Depot service -- they suck?
Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
Sat, 18 Aug 2001 16:51:14 -0400
...Who's picking me up at the airport? I would prefer to ride in Schwenk's syncro, something decent for a change. I'm...
Re: What do Vanagon Drivers Ride?
Historical mailing list - Walt Oliver
Mon, 10 Feb 2003 20:13:16 -0500
Sold my last road bike 2 years ago and bought a Vision R-40 recumbent and, except for its weight, couldn't be happier...
LWB Van in Germany
Historical mailing list - Joe Pilot
Sun, 2 May 2004 18:23:49 +0000
...http://tinyurl.com/2ngjp Needs a little work <LOL> but would make a fun ride. Duncan _________________________________________________________________ Is your PC infected? Get a FREE online...
Re: Some ride height and suspension observations..
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Tue, 4 Sep 2007 23:21:47 +1200
>One easy way is to do an MSDS 350/G50 engine solution. >:D Aaaargh!!! Don't mention MSDS in my "hearing"! -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin...
Syncro Front Springs List Purchase
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Sun, 27 Jun 1999 21:24:51 -0700
...westy, pass., etc; (2) desired % increase in front suspension stiffness; (3) desired increase in ride height, if any; (4) van ride height (from bottom...
Coil Spring buyers beware
Historical mailing list - Bergin, Richard
Fri, 27 Jun 2003 13:08:01 -0700
...The ride is similar to that described by H&R spring owners. I then replaced my brand new stock replacement front shocks with a...
More on ride height adjustments..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sat, 18 Aug 2007 19:48:06 -0700
...In my experience, it takes very little ride height adjustment to greatly affect the amount of traction in a vehicle. My racecar was very...
The Tires that Roared (Vanagon)
Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
Fri, 24 May 1996 08:14:08 -0500 (CDT)
...It now rides quite and my wife will ride in it! BBTA here we come! 8-) -- Jon Christensen /V\ Membership Coordinator for the ~Certified...
Re: NVC: Mountain Biking Anyone? (very cool)
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 17 Oct 2007 14:31:46 -0600
...Ever heard of Hans Rey, world champ Trials Rider? He's one of those riders in that shoot ... he's the one in orange...
Re: NVC: Mountain Biking Anyone? (very cool)
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 17 Oct 2007 16:13:46 -0700
...For more just > search for "North Shore' or 'North Van' or maybe Flow Riders'. > My older son used to ride these trails; 'CBC', 'Pingu...
Re: first 2WD Prototype Spring install
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Sat, 9 Jun 2001 09:21:45 -0700
...My 82 Westy already has the taller > 85 passenger springs installed so I am curious how the ride height will > be. > > thanks, > Mark > > Steve...
Re: Syncro Doka on eBay - VIN?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Thu, 23 Mar 2006 16:19:25 -0800
A cool ride... yes. But God help you if you ever get into an accident. The police will run that VIN and quickly discover...
Re: Spring question - help needed
Historical mailing list - Philip Zimmerman
Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:39:11 -0800
...I have also put up a page, _Vanagon Ride Height > Survey_ > (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/survey2.htm) , to make a survey of the...
Re: Okay, How Cold Is =?UTF-8?Q?It=3F=20Vanagon=20Content?=
Historical mailing list - Mister Tom
Wed, 9 Dec 2009 14:55:18 -0700
...Westy rides so well, being heavier and having new suspension and nice tires.  But when it gets this cold it rides about as...
Re: Share a picture of your ride
Historical mailing list - joe trussell
Thu, 1 Jul 2004 01:25:52 +0000
...Share a picture of your ride >Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2004 18:26:44 EDT > >In a message dated 6/30/04 2:44...
Re: shocks
Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
Wed, 3 Dec 2003 14:09:43 -0800
...I think this setup reduces porpoising effect during hard braking and the ride handles better as well.....pot holes and cracks in the road...
Coil springs
Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
Tue, 22 Oct 2024 21:39:25 +0000
I need to learn what coils and shocks should be on an 86 Vanagon panel I just bought...it's lowered and rides like...
Re: [F] license plates
Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:31:26 -0700
...It's almost (mailto:dug@dugbert.com) | impossible to ride a rock and roll (http://www.dugbert.com) | motorbike and stay on for three...
Re: Rodent smell
Historical mailing list - Patrik Hertzog
Thu, 3 Jun 1999 16:52:11 -0700
Be careful about using Fabreze if you have pets that ride in the van. There have been reports of pets being killed by exposure...
Seat Belt Extension
Historical mailing list - KEITH PIKE
Fri, 22 Jun 2001 07:05:34 -0230
...buckles that extended the size of a lap belt to accomodate a larger rider. Does anyone know if they are available now?? Keith '87Westy
Anybody Bought The New Boge Performance Springs?
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 12 Aug 2002 06:24:31 EDT
...a better quality steel that allows for the small wire diameter? How does this ride? Is it last over ten+ years of Driving? Robert
Re: What do Vanagon drivers ride?
Historical mailing list - Henry Wang
Mon, 10 Feb 2003 22:16:22 -0800
..... Mongoose 6.5 mtb K2 catalyst rollerblades its good to have a backup for the backup... Hieu Nguyen 1984 Westy "MJ" ready for an...
Malcom is ok too, forgive and forget
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 29 Sep 2005 10:19:17 -0700
...Let's not ride him too much for it. Support for Robert is great but it can be done without being too harsh on...
Re: Passenger Car Tire Example
Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
Thu, 6 Oct 2005 17:33:29 -0400
>How many folks on this list have Syncro's, and take leisurely ride's in >the Baja peninsula? Probably not too many, but I...
spiffing up my ride
Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
Fri, 5 May 2006 12:51:35 -0400
Thanks for the clip , funny in a strange tacky way. Interesting techniques discussed here as well. Thanks for the input lets hope we find...
Wiring diagram design software
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:33:57 -0800
...Thanks in advance! David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider http://www.hasenwerk.ca
Re: leveling van ride height /cheap way to do it
Historical mailing list - Nock
Thu, 2 Jan 2003 09:14:16 -0800
...2) preloading the front (with this compression technique) brings down the overall ride height, which is a second goal that seems to concern the...
FINALLY! Tire success!!!
Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
Mon, 1 Jun 2009 19:43:56 -0700
...It will be interesting to feel the difference in the ride - and good to feel secure that my tires aren't going to suddenly...
Re: spacers and sproings
Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
Tue, 30 Jun 1998 19:42:15 -0600
...Then when you sit on the bike, loading it, the sag is less and the rider rides a bit higher. There are two very...