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• Junkyard Wars - No Vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - Dave M
  Mon, 26 Nov 2001 15:50:11 GMT
  ...an amphibious vehicle, a dragster, a hovercraft, a medieval catapult, a cannon etc. If you have not seen it and are into tinkeriing, its...
• Re: window chrome
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 22:59:25 -0600
  ...15 minutes tops--use allot of WD-40--it has less drag than the soap treatment--makes the job go allot easier--- ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ~~~ ~||-(())----(())-| Terry-- "Zoom...
• Re: Anyone Have A Copy of the Stereo FAQ by Greg Robinson aka Ajax from 1986 Post
  Historical mailing list - Ron Tipton
  Fri, 26 Sep 2003 16:01:36 -0400
  ...Does anyone know why? r Ron Tipton uther@dragonhome.org
• Re: rear tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 21 Jun 2006 14:55:12 -0400
  ...what a drag it is getting old... > > > in fact, getting buried in my vanagon.. not a bad idea, I already own it.. cut out...
• Re: On Longevity, Displacement, Efficiency and Technology in Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Kim Howe
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 08:15:58 +0800
  ...If I were to do the same with a liquid cooled engine, I would be excluding the drag introduced from the radiator, and probably...
• few things you want to tell the tire changing monkeys at the local tire shop..
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Dec 2006 11:36:00 EST
  ...also ive seen tire monkeys who fail to remove the wheel weights prior to removing the old tire, and the tire changer machine drags...
• Re: Calendar idea
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon in Seattle
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 15:16:10 -0800
  ...be?? hmm LOL -- Joseph Fortino fortino1@onebox.com - email ---- Bill Kasper <dragonlist@IPMTS.UCSC.EDU> wrote: > yeah, but even with that we'll need...
• Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Sat, 22 Jun 2013 21:34:50 -0400
  ...Fronts are not dragging. Going to the UP of Michigan in two weeks and the car will be heavy. They need to be right...
• Re: Insurance Frustration
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:58:17 -0500
  ...The longer this drags on the more they will just want to get rid of the claim. Search the archives. This gets discussed in...
• Re: aerodynamics (Seriously...)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 29 Apr 96 14:16:00 CDT
  ...If this worked, >the drag would be reduced (somewhat) and mpg increased. sooo .... we should all go out and "dimple" our buses with a...
• MOFOCO campout
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 09 Jul 1997 23:14:23 -0400
  ...Die Busbesitzer Gruppe is hosting its 3rd annual campout after the MOFOCO show this weekend after the showw at the dragstrip. If interested, ask...
• Re: front swivel seats
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Jan 2001 14:31:35 EST
  In a message dated 1/23/01 2:14:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, dragon@IPMTS.UCSC.EDU writes: > will one of these fit...
• Re: Eurovan question-Parts Prices vrs Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 20:50:04 -0800
  ...They drag you down to their level then beat you with experience. --------------------------------------------------------------------- OLTECO Ari Ollikainen P.O. BOX 20088 Networking Architecture and Technology Stanford...
• Re: Bus Depot order line?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Thu, 2 May 2002 18:21:32 EDT
  ...Do our community a favor and try the p-mail route to > resolve problems first before dragging it onto the full list i agree...
• Re: Alternator upgrade note
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Sat, 29 Jan 2005 23:12:59 -0600
  ...Adding >additional batteries increases the load (and drag) on the engine, even if >they are fully charged. A fully charged battery is a significant...
• Re: Adventurewagon high top molds
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 16:36:55 -0800
  ...The poptop had the WORST coefficient of drag, and the high top was surprizingly slippery. I do not remember exact figures. ===== Chris S. '84...
• Re: bURNINGvAN
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 16 Jan 2005 00:06:28 +0000
  ...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: '85 westy weekender used in Color App. commercial
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 1 Jan 2012 19:32:29 -0800
  ...in one of the early scenes of The Girl with the >>> Dragon Tatoo. It's parked right in front of the Vanger house when...
• Help in Fairbanks - Lost a Wheel - Shop =?UTF-8?Q?recommendations=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - Will Taygan
  Sat, 5 Jun 2010 23:59:27 -0700
  ...Sounds like the drum is dragging, probably bent where it landed. Not getting hot, but making sounds on hard turns (at least I think...
• Re: '56 kombi brake update
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 7 Jun 1995 07:26:34 -0700 (PDT)
  So thom fitzpatrick says: > > Diagnosis? I think the rear return springs are too weak to push > the brake fluid back, letting them drag. I...
• Re: Fuel consumption
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 10 May 1998 09:41:57 -0700
  ...more fuel. Other things the can lead to more fuel consumption... drag racing, driving though mountains, driving thru the city etc etc. At 00...
• Re: Sluggish
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 20:21:14 -0500
  ...Sluggish > > To lessen the impact on drag, if one's camper is equipped with the > three-window > > poptop canvas, having all windows unzipped at...
• Re: Bad dream
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 15:52:13 -0500
  ...Alan & Phred Bill Kasper <dragonlist@ipmts.ucsc.edu> on 06/08/2001 04:39:48 PM To: <arbosch@ra.rockwell.com>, vanagon <vanagon@GERRY...
• 2nd handle on sliding door
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Wed, 22 May 2002 08:30:56 -0400
  ...I want one, I need one, got to have one :-) Anyone have any pix? Closing that door is a drag, and as someone mentioned...
• Re: Living in a van
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 23 May 2002 08:40:29 -0700
  . . . and it can double as a port-a-potty! Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Kasper" <dragonlist@IPMTS.UCSC.EDU> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Porsche's SUV
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 6 Oct 2002 14:29:03 -0600
  ...more and more rapid...according to Oxford Desk Dictionary. ...and those dragster tires are supposed to do that. They "wrinkle" like crazy to stay...
• Re: Help diagnose Cinco
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Wed, 26 Oct 2005 17:40:26 -0700
  ...However, if I hook a wire to the middle connector on the hall sensor (as per Bently) and drag this wire across a dirty...
• tuneups and gas mileage. - 77 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Sat, 10 Feb 2007 16:42:32 -0800
  ...The brakes are not dragging, air pressure in tires is good, alignment is spot on. Timing is right on the money. Engine is excellent...
• Re: Belly Pans for speed or MPG
  Historical mailing list - pepperd
  Fri, 16 May 2008 08:46:24 -0700
  ...s a lot under there that snags airflow and causes unnecessary drag. I'm contemplating installing galvanized sheets under the van and some in...
• Re: Optima deep cycle batt. as starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Fri, 16 Nov 2001 08:23:01 -0500
  ...The weekender's are different? Jay Bill Kasper <dragonlist@IPMTS.UCSC.EDU>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 11/15/2001 06:28:47 PM Please...
• Re: '87 syncro westfalia for sale (not mine) (not mine either, and its NOT mint)
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Thu, 6 Jun 2002 00:53:29 -0700
  ...Bill Kasper <dragonlist@IPMTS.UCSC.EDU> >Reply-To: Bill Kasper <dragonlist@IPMTS.UCSC.EDU> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: '87 syncro westfalia for...
• Re: Torqued?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 13:39:20 -0800
  ...Bill Kasper <dragonlist@IPMTS.UCSC.EDU> >> Reply-To: Bill Kasper <dragonlist@IPMTS.UCSC.EDU> >> Date: Tue, 20 Nov 2001 11:39:31 -0800 >> To...
• Re: Wanted in LA area: knuckes etc from power-steered van
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 23 Jan 2005 01:28:49 -0800
  ...As for the drag link, once again, based on your description it sounds like you may be referring to the intermediate steering shaft (251...
• Re: Vanagon dot com
  Historical mailing list - Rowan Tipton
  Sun, 26 Dec 2010 21:10:59 -0500
  ...Bus Driver > Chelsea, AL > Http://www.moldhaus.com Rowan Tipton uther@dragonhome.org Go to work Send your kids to school Follow fashion Act...
• Re: Busses on '66' (It's official)
  Historical mailing list - No Quarter
  Fri, 19 Apr 1996 17:39:45 -0500 (CDT)
  ...south \--------------------|in one of those." "You're weird." |of Lincoln. |e-mail: |"Wanna drag? HA HA HA" "Put a |_____________*__\ silent@ltec.net | small block...
• Re: AT *vs* manual
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Dec 1997 21:08:07 -0500
  ...Vanagons are big metal un-aerodynamic lousy coefficient wind drag boxes on wheels.... not race cars... but then again, how much krap/camping gear...
• Re: Argh. It's a sign
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 6 Nov 2000 09:19:00 -0800
  ...I've been dragged into the club, I guess. > > Before I buy it, though, I must ask. Would a 1985 be an any better...
• Re: Audi Alloys
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 4 Dec 2001 14:26:14 EST
  In a message dated 12/4/01 8:31:47 AM Pacific Standard Time, dragonlist@IPMTS.UCSC.EDU writes: << that would be a no...
• Re: Vanagon Drag Coefficient?
  Historical mailing list - Ian Butler
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 16:53:07 -0500
  On Wed, 24 Mar 2004, Joseph Fortino wrote: > does anyone know the age of the autobahn? i bet the old bug and busses would...
• Re: Brake cables uneven/stretched?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 08:20:03 -0800
  ...effective length or > causing the cable to bind making the brakes drag. The front cable runs > at an angle so the splitter bar does...
• Moto-meter temp gauge/short shift kit Cheap!
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Tue, 12 Apr 2005 10:50:46 -0500
  ...I decided I had long enough arms and no drag racing aspirations for this vehicle, so out the door it goes. 3. Also have...
• Re: clutch dragging... hmmm
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 07:20:46 -0600
  Looking at mine I woukd assume that it should adjust. It may need to be bleed again. Jimt On 8/12/05 4:29...
• tiico's, subies and diesels oh my...
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 23:22:24 -0400
  ...Those two engines aren't all that different, so this seemed good enough for my purposes * Use an exact frontal area in the drag...
• Re: dragging caliper
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 14 Aug 2016 21:31:03 -0400
  ...What's the least expensive way to address the dragging caliper? I plan to move it and then decide whether to restore it or...
• Brake warning light on while driving
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 1 May 2022 18:19:22 -0500
  ...I finally learned to ignore it as there was no drag nor effect on the brake system with the light on or off. ?? Jim
• Re: Vanagon Drag Coefficient?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 16:44:59 -0500
  On Wed, 24 Mar 2004, Tim Demarest wrote: > At 02:29 PM 3/24/2004 -0600, Stan Wilder wrote: > >If you go back and...
• Re: "green" cars (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 18:52:11 -0600
  ...Adding a roof rack and a bicycle would trim off another 4-5 mpg, due to the added drag. Stuff hanging out in the...
• Re: Show in Monrovia, MD (I'm Back)
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 22:15:52 -0400
  ...It is great...Lots of everything, tons of vendors, Vanagons, and of course, the bug drag races / quality Women, (who wouldn't want "Ms...
• Reply blocked. Trying again.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 31 Jul 2021 23:37:53 +0000
  ...There should not be any significant drag or binding. If the outer jacket is damaged or shows any sign of bulging the cable is...
• Re: ideal vanagon camp chair ideas wanted
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Mon, 11 Sep 2017 02:16:23 +0000
  ...I drag it along. > > Sittin’ around the fire? Director’s chairs. > > Jim >
• Re: '88 Vanagon FS in Maine $500
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 12 May 2008 10:33:24 -0600
  On May 12, 2008, at 10:02 AM, Doug Fitz-Randolph wrote: > I wish I could drag that home, but even though I actually...
• Re: Clunking noise when start....
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Fri, 22 Aug 1997 22:41:28 UT
  ...If the pilot bearing you should also start having some signs when shifting, as the drag on the input shaft makes the trans unhappy...
• Re: 2nd Annual SF Bay Area Vanagon Tailgate Party
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 17:40:53 EDT
  ...Quit dragging me back into the List. This guy is pretty sneaky cc'ing stuff to me. Anyway, how can it be a San...
• Re: Wheel bearings - how tight
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 06:29:54 -0500
  ...tight is that spindle nut supose to be? Tight enough to drag, and then back it off a tad, so the hub just spins...
• Re: Heater controls, 84.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 20:35:24 -0500
  ...Stan Wilder On Wed, 21 Aug 2002 17:24:20 -0700 "T." <midgard@DRAGON.ORG> writes: > Hi all! > I need a bit of help...
• Re: From a Westy, to a "Motorhome" ?? Seeking advice (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Wed, 1 Sep 2004 16:44:22 -0700
  ...t diesel fuel weigh about 7 or 8 lbs/gallon? You drag around a >>ton >>of fuel? How physically big are tanks that hold...
• Re: WANTED: help with "custom" body work in bay area
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 18:55:58 -0400
  ...My friend turned his Syncro Westy over on it's side in Baja, then it got dragge for while to get it off the...
• bURNINGvAN report-kind of long
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 11 Feb 2004 20:53:49 -0800
  ...There were drag races on the great highway next to the beach, sand drags, a Ferrari Testa Rosa spinning donuts in the surf, and...
• Re: Porterfield R4-S Rear Brake Shoes
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Mon, 6 Oct 2014 16:55:17 -0500
  ju$t how much do you want good read brake$? Back when I did a little drag racing with a front engine drag$ter...
• Camper Critter
  Historical mailing list - Charles F. Webb
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 21:31:33 +0000
  ...My weekend project has dragged out a month and I wanted to get the battery on a charger. When I first opened the sliding...