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Re: Fwd: Re: Increase ride height on 2wd front
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Sun, 5 Aug 2007 16:31:42 -0700
...Craig, how high did your unloaded 85 Westy ride center of wheel to lower edge of wheel arch? I heard the 85 bus springs...
Bilstein b6 Syncro front shock perch spacers
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 24 Apr 2020 18:27:29 -0700
I did go for the 16” Syncro bilsteins, despite the warnings of harsher ride. I got the rears on a few weeks ago, still...
AAZ diesel conversion
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Wed, 6 Jul 2011 07:43:55 -0700
...Anybody in the SF bay area have one? Willing to talk about it? Maybe give me a ride? How do I get to the...
V6 vanagon, with 4 speed auto tranny
Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:52:36 -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...
WOMAN'S DAY
Historical mailing list - Arkady Mirvis
Sun, 7 Mar 2010 21:26:44 -0000
...Let your Vanagons bring you the most joyful ride, free of even minute frustration and the most important - I wish you NEVER be stopped...
RE:
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Mon, 18 Mar 1996 11:10:00 -0800 (PST)
...Everyone else can ride, or get their own. :^) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Steve Maher smaher@gi.com '80 V6anagon w/Chevy 2800 '66 Mustang Coupevertible, for sale Check...
Re: birth certificate
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Mon, 16 Mar 1998 17:57:40 -0800
...maybe a list mailing to get the certificates for our respective >rides for whomever is interested. See http://www.vanagon.com/info/vin/ Coyote...
86 digifant running rich
Historical mailing list - Pabst Michael
Tue, 1 Jun 1999 14:38:07 +0200
...check, 15 mpg (on long as well as on short distance rides), checked compression, temp sensors and replaced OXS sensor. Digifant unit defective ? Michael...
squeeks
Historical mailing list - hugo lerner
Wed, 8 Mar 2000 11:17:33 -0700
...I'm trying to reduce swaying on the open road, but maintain a nice comfortable ride. Any suggestions? Thanks, Hugo(& Stella)
Speaking of Transplants
Historical mailing list - Steven L. Goldstein
Sat, 16 Dec 2000 23:46:23 -0500
...We are loving the ride! Steve
14" 15" and 16" oh my!
Historical mailing list - Emmet McGovern
Fri, 4 May 2001 12:06:24 -0400
...Did you use aftermarket wheels? And most important, did it improve the ride and was it worth the cost? Emmet 84 westy wolfsburg 64...
Re: Syncro de Mayo EAST is next weekend!
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Mon, 14 May 2007 13:06:22 -0700
...10:13 AM, Hans Achter wrote: >Dont' have a 4WD? It's just as much fun to ride along as a >passenger and navigate.
Re: Shore power indicator light ?
Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:58:00 -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: Rear seat comfort on a Vanagon Westy?
Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
Tue, 24 Feb 2015 20:42:37 -0800
...I don't know why a kid can't ride up front when they're big enough. Or. You could just secure them to...
Re: Can anybody in Phoenix area give me a ride?
Historical mailing list - Don in Phoenix
Tue, 27 Apr 2004 18:16:42 -0700
...Mon 26 April 2004 14:19 Subject:Can anybody in Phoenix area give me a ride? > Went to get the new (to me) '87...
Re: first 2WD Prototype Spring install
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Sat, 9 Jun 2001 09:28:38 -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...
Insurance woes continued...
Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
Fri, 1 Sep 2000 16:37:54 -0400
...2) State Farm was obscene $1000 FOR SIX MONTHS - and no 19A rider for replacement value 3) CAA was OK at $830 per year...
Re: VW
Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
Thu, 24 Sep 2015 17:54:40 -0400
...1992, I had a clean ride, and in 2006, with the TDI, I >>>> had *again* a clean ride. >>>> Are we polluting while driving? Yes...
Syncro Safari Plans, Anyone Else?
Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
Sun, 15 Mar 1998 22:31:07 EST
...Some with a Syncro, were not able to register in time to get assigned trail rides. I'd like to find out who, aside...
Re: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sun, 23 Feb 2020 09:21:52 -0800
...It's where our small dog loves too sit on it when she get a ride with us.
Re: Friday: Here's a challenge for us all
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Fri, 27 Oct 2017 18:45:38 -0400
...Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > Think you've got a cool ride? You're probably not even keeping up. > > Jim > > < > http://www...
Re: busdepot discount code
Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
Sat, 14 Feb 2015 14:22:24 -0800
...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: Preferred Springs
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:07:24 -0600
...That's what I want, the same ride height, without the sag, the same or stiffer. Is Van-Cafe ware what I am looking...
Re: Headlight Alarm
Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:13:36 -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: Rear Brake Question: uneven wear on new shoes or just bedding down?
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:58:10 -0700
...mine, and my mechanic's, it becomes clear that this other shop is likely trying to take him for the proverbial ride. Regards, BenT
Re: need recommendations for new shocks
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Thu, 19 Apr 2001 10:28:19 -0500
...Nice ride, good control, no big bucks. But I do have the Air Lifts in the rear, so this may be a factor to...
Re: You won't believe this one!!
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Thu, 21 Jun 2001 06:20:16 -0500
...be a possibility---- I think I'm going back today, and ride with them, as they test it and see what's going on...
Re: I finally have a New passenger to ride in my Vanagon :)
Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
Fri, 30 Nov 2001 18:17:36 GMT
Robert, Will the new addition have ceramic coated heads? Ratio rocking chair? Let's hope he's light on the "cranky". I can only...
Re: still searchin for my trusty ride!
Historical mailing list - john Runberg
Wed, 23 Apr 2003 23:58:48 -0400
Deals do happen but they take time, luck and perhaps quite a few dead-ends and disappointments. If you have the time - wait and...
Re: "Steel Wheels" (Rolling Stones, road music content ??)
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 9 Feb 2004 19:46:09 -0500
...A wider rim means less flex in the sidewall (usually) and hence a "better" ride (at least for the tires).
Re: Share a picture of your ride
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 30 Jun 2004 08:27:33 -0600
These won't be here much longer as MSN is shutting down their Groups photo sites. http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare/87syncrowestfaliatiico.msnw Beuatiful...
Re: Jimmy Buffett, Syncro Owner. KUDOS to those who helped.
Historical mailing list - Dart 330
Mon, 18 Oct 2004 09:24:48 -0500
Any chance you have any pictures of him with his new ride? >Well, I just dropped off a 1990 Syncro Adventurewagen to Jimmy Buffett...
Re: The REAL Boy & Girl stuff....Vanagon PORN !!!
Historical mailing list - Trina Lindal
Wed, 8 Jun 2005 12:41:04 -0700
...what have I started?! Sorry all, guess you'll just have to ride this one out. I'm sure we'll run out of...
Re: Wheels & Tires '87 GL 2WD
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 20 Sep 2006 11:00:44 -0700
...we were talkin about 2wd ya know :<) > chris > sure but the statement: "but then again '85 yr is highest stock ride height for all...
Re: vanagon spring rate color coding for different models...READ!!
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Sun, 15 Oct 2006 00:39:00 EDT
...for question 4, who gets to determine what makes a better ride? HA! Good point. Thanks for the information and confirming some of my...
Re: 15" Wheels/Tires
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 3 Aug 2006 21:27:26 -0500
...and which tires I used made a huge difference in the ride & > handling. All were correctly rated light truck tires but one brand/size...
Re: Lowering a Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Wed, 18 Oct 2000 04:00:59 PDT
...These >Boge springs are under $400, made by the original supplier to VW, and do >not >dramatically alter the van's ride. (They are...
Re: Friday ride
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 31 Mar 2007 10:31:13 EDT
...I think i'll go for another ride, good thing i have no camping gear in it, i would never stop. If you get...
Re: Frig will not stay lit
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Tue, 28 Sep 1999 15:33:43 -0400
...If you like to ride bicycles and you live within > driving distance of N. GA you gotta come do this one. Its put on...
Re: GoWesty 2wd Lift Spring Installation
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Mon, 19 Apr 2010 19:39:04 -0700
...I'm interested in how the ride compares. I'm about the > > install Bilstein HDs on my 2wd Westy next week, and I've...
Re: identification plate
Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
Mon, 19 Apr 2010 06:50:42 -0400
...quit bitching. > > you see vintage motorbikes out and about? that because someone is > fixing them to ride, and fixing them during rides. > > alistair <snip>
H&R Springs Happiness
Historical mailing list - Ri
Thu, 10 Jul 2003 19:03:21 -0700
...It's ride reminds of us our old 96 850 turbo wagon. It has some bounce on the front, but the mechanic said the...
Re: richard.duvernay
Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
Thu, 7 Apr 2011 06:39:23 -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...
Dr. Death's Ride (was stigma, was Garcia
Historical mailing list
Tue, 09 Apr 1996 17:11:47 -0700
Wow ! According to Tom Czerniak, Dr. Jack Kevorkian drives a Baywindow... I was pleasantly amused by the Deadheads/drugs/sterotypes thread of late but...
List Administrator goes wacko
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Fri, 21 Jul 1995 12:07:39 -0500 (CDT)
I'm going on a 300+ mile bike ride next week and won't be watching the list. I may have someone watch it...
Re: Tire recommendations wanted
Historical mailing list
Wed, 1 Nov 1995 21:47:32 -0500
...the nice little groove fills with snow and you ride on a 1" wide "tread" of snow... Redesigned Aquatread is different....
Vanagon diesel leaking
Historical mailing list - Brian Ratliff
Wed, 27 Nov 1996 14:01:11 -0500
Will I ever ride??????? Got my diesel vanagon engine swap with the 86 jetta diesel ...its running.... riding around the yard....BUT the injector...
Re: Biggest/Strangest loads carried in a Westy
Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
Thu, 29 Apr 1999 19:07:14 -0600
...Loaded to almost the roof, this was the quietest ride ever. Like, dare I say it, a Mercedes. Couldn't believe the (air cooled...
Re: driving to rio thanks
Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
Thu, 24 Feb 2000 17:54:02 -0800
...If you want to take the advice to leave your van at home, you could probably hitch a ride with us, the Caravana group...
130Amp alternator upgrade?
Historical mailing list - Dave C.
Tue, 26 Jun 2001 21:59:28 -0400
...Anyone remember the particulars? My ride is an 85 GL Westy with soon to be 460 watts of light up front (260w now). Cheers...
Pirelli P6000 report
Historical mailing list - Chas Hoakanson
Fri, 29 Jun 2001 21:20:50 EDT
...these things are great, handle great ride great best tires I have ever had on anything -- gonna get a set for the porsche. just...
Re: WBX bashing
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Thu, 1 Aug 2002 22:27:55 +1200
...To >use my hands I'd have to ride upside down. Well, you'd better fit a South African grill, then. You can put...
Re: What do Vanagon drivers ride?
Historical mailing list - george jannini
Tue, 11 Feb 2003 13:35:52 -0500
own: 1975 Honda CB400F (2) previous: 1981 Kawasaki GPZ550 1975 Honda CB500F 1972 Kawasaki 175 F7 1967 Honda CB450 1964 Kawasaki 85 almost: 1992...
Re: Springs & Shocks
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 23 Oct 2005 13:32:34 +1300
>1) It rides like a Cadillac (or a Vanagon version of a Cadillac) now! Less >sway, no mind-jarring, rattling bumps, it's quiet...
Anyone with Carfax?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Birkenfeld
Sun, 4 Dec 2005 11:38:50 -0500
...soon '74 THING-engine scattered in the garage '99 CRV-the ladies' ride '59 Commando-runabout with fins '05 company car-don't ask
Re: possessive about your ride?
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 30 Nov 2005 19:50:52 -0700
"jimt, you are just a mass of contradiction: jimt said: "WOMEN are not the fairer sex when it comes to sharing a new car...
Re: Gas to Diesel conversion Legal in CA
Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 15:32:37 -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: camping near Portland
Historical mailing list - Clarence J Falarski
Thu, 20 Jun 2002 16:41:26 -0400
...Besides my Westy I ride a BMW motorcycle and belong to the BMW motorcycle riders of Southern Maine. Every Spring we hold a rally...
Re: Tire Side wall info request
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:15:12 -0500
...Jump Seats but no pop-top or kitchen stuff). > I usually ride alone so don't carry much weight. > My van has the factory...
Re: Wolfie mods
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Wed, 7 Jul 1999 20:14:46 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...