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• H&R Srings-Final Determination
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 13:03:52 -0600
  ...The result of this installation was a significant increase in lateral stability, enhanced cornering stability, a lower overall ride height. On smooth pavement the...
• Re: 16 inch wheels & tires
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 28 Oct 2018 00:30:50 +0000
  ...Lots of debate on load rating; but mine is a very lightweight TinTop, so I wasn't too worried. After those wore out, current...
• Re: towing capacity with big brakes and turbo zetec engine
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:39:56 -0700
  ...in terms of braking and braking while cornering. stress on the trans under load .. if you're real nice to it , it might be...
• Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 5 Oct 2005 00:26:16 +1300
  ...LT tires are designed to carry heavy loads at low speeds, with low accelerations (ie no hard cornering) and to LAST LONG. Nothing else...
• Re: in the year 2015......
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 24 Oct 2005 14:03:37 -0500
  ...lower grill (urethane plastic) and a new headlight with turn and cornering light (Originally Lexan, now just clear acrylic plastic). Guess if the Cops...
• Re: towing capacity with big brakes and turbo zetec engine
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:51:57 -0400
  ...Could > >> this setup tow 1500-1800 lbs( Harley on a light trailer or two medium size > >> 4 wheelers) assuming safe...
• Re: List energy needed
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:37:04 -0400
  ...So overstressed that they rubbed the upper control arm when cornering. There were grooves worn into the sidewalls from that! Edward On Tue, Mar...
• Re: Upgrades?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:01:28 -0700
  ...but they totally transform the van's directional satiability and cornering. !4 inch wheels and tires feel quite mushy in comparison. I recommend 'real...
• Re: Towing an Automatic Vanagon. Cutting the drive axles?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:37:46 -0400
  ...light in the rear, that a heavy trailer will easily unload the rear axle and overtake the pickup in heavy braking or fast cornering...
• Embarassing moment: '79 westy on fire
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Jun 1995 00:39:56 -0700
  ...The entire electrical system (engine, lights, stereo) would all stutter momentarily while cornering. I drove the car briefly to pick up the kids, and...
• Another bus in my fleet
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:27:45 -0400
  ...While towing it (on a Uhaul Trailer) I followed in my silver bus and at a stop light, saw a mouse fall out onto...
• Re: The red or the blue
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 15:42:50 -0400
  ...The result of this installation was a significant increase in lateral stability, enhanced cornering stability, a lower overall ride height. On smooth pavement the...
• Re: 15" Wheel/Tire Report - Caution
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 07:05:39 -0700
  ...Passenger car tire specs need to be "derated" by 10% for use on a Light Truck application. This is an industry standard. That would...
• Re: spoats cars, definition thereoff ..
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 29 May 2004 15:20:10 -0500
  ...this meant fast and quick steering and cornering, and good brakes (like someone mentioned), and swoopy lines (well, it does have to LOOK good...
• Re: yokohama y356
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ayers
  Sun, 26 Sep 2004 11:59:37 -0500
  ...For the money they are a good tire, but I don't drive the van in winter or do much high speed cornering. I...
• Re: List energy needed
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 30 Mar 2021 12:13:56 -0400
  ...So > overstressed that they rubbed the upper control arm when cornering. There > were grooves worn into the sidewalls from that! > > Edward > > On Tue, Mar...
• Re: 16" wheels from other makes?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 06:46:08 +1200
  ...My 4WD 1986 Hiace diesel van has dual-purpose light-truck tires, and its handling in the twisties ain't great. My VW vans...
• oil temp; new tires; pipe to heat exchanger
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jul 1995 22:29:23 -0700
  ...These are for light truck and commercial applications. I think they were called 'LT5's. Pressure is 55lbs in back, 40lbs in front. Boy...
• Re: Another bus in my fleet
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:07:36 -0400
  ...Trailer) I followed in my silver bus and at a > stop light, saw a mouse fall out onto the trailer, run around confused, then...
• Re: spoats cars, definition thereoff ..
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Sat, 29 May 2004 13:59:38 -0800
  ...this meant fast and quick steering and > cornering, and good brakes (like someone mentioned), and swoopy lines > (well, it does have to LOOK good...
• Re: Towing an Automatic Vanagon. Cutting the drive axles?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:46:16 -0700
  ...light in the rear, > that > a heavy trailer will easily unload the rear axle and overtake the pickup > in > heavy braking or fast cornering...
• Re: Southern Utah weather inquiry
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 18 Apr 2005 20:48:15 -0600
  ...snow still on the ground? Still glove and parka evenings, or lighter garb ok? Thanks very much! - Peter Lackner 90 Syncro Santa Barbara CA...
• Tire rating & selection (was: RESULTS - Tire Survey)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Mar 1997 12:11:06 -0500 (EST)
  In a message dated 97-03-05 10:35:45 EST, kfairey@oit.umass.edu (KENYON FAIREY) writes: <snip> > There were NO Sport/light...
• Re: Safety of the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
  Wed, 15 May 2002 08:41:40 -0700
  ...I was again impressed with the cornering ability of the Vanagon. The Pemex station was incomplete, not open yet. I was not pleased about...
• Re: 15" Wheel/Tire Report - Caution
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 09:51:58 -0600
  ...Passenger car tire specs need to be "derated" >by 10% for use on a Light Truck application. > >This is an industry standard. > >That would...
• Re: 15" Wheel/Tire Report - Caution
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 14 Mar 2005 07:14:30 -0800
  ...Passenger car tire specs need to be "derated" by 10% for use on a Light Truck application. This is an industry standard. That would...
• Re: Road stabiliy issues or swaying in the wind
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 6 Sep 2007 11:32:22 +1200
  ...In a car this results in understeer, which takes the fun out of cornering... ask anyone who has an Audi (this is why Audi...
• Re: Need Vanagon Tires
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Thu, 22 Sep 94 08:39:45 CDT
  ...because of the height and weight of the buses, it helps with the cornering and bashing of curbs. :) i made the mistake of getting...
• Re: Clarification on Handling of Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 May 1997 23:03:05 -0400
  ...I feel that the short wheel base, 95 inches might contribute to your reporting a differnt feeling with respect to cornering on the Westy...
• Re: 15" VS. 16' WHEELS
  Historical mailing list - Pat Patterson
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:06:40 EDT
  ...They are not made for driving distances or cornering are often retreads and leave lots of rubber on the runway. I agree that a...
• Re: [Syncro] FW: Syncro Bilstein shocks purchase
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 14:19:52 PDT
  ...s always some degree of tradeoff here)? What kind of performance--cornering? light-duty off-road? serious off-road? I'm interested in these...
• Re: Oil overfill... or not? (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 15:58:54 -0700
  ...goes behind right tail light. bit expensive though.. around 500 ish I think. Scott turbovans ----- Original Message ----- From: "Alistair Bell" <albell@SHAW.CA> To...
• Re: [Syncro] FW: Syncro Bilstein shocks purchase
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Aug 1999 21:57:59 -0700
  ...s always some degree of tradeoff > here)? What kind of performance--cornering? light-duty off-road? serious > off-road? > > I'm interested in these...
• Re: <Syncro> viscous coupling fluid !
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Feb 1997 19:00:03 -0800
  ...A DIFFERENTIAL PROVIDES SLIP UNDER LOAD (ie cornering) >| A VISCOUS COUPLING LOCKS UP UNDER LOAD AND provides SLIP under NORMAL >| CONDITIONS. The two are...
• Re: Another bus in my fleet
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:17:47 -0700
  ...Trailer) I followed in my silver bus and at a >> stop light, saw a mouse fall out onto the trailer, run around confused, then...
• Re: Load Range D Tires: Canadian Tire Vancouver
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Apr 2013 12:15:23 -0700
  ...the straightline tracking and turn-in and cornering stability are all better with D's ( 8PR ) on the rear, C's ( 6PR ) on the...
• Re: Tire Technology vs Actual weight of loaded Van
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 23:41:08 -0500
  ...Excellent wet pavement traction, and they do well in the snow. <<These are relatively heavy, narrow wheel base, tall Light Trucks.>> OK--I agree...
• Re: A few questions from a newbie
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 23:13:31 -0500
  > Firstly I am having the problem with the oil pressure light/buzzer > > coming on randomly. ...It normally seems to happen after I > have spent...
• Re: Oil overfill... or not? (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 09:53:35 -0700
  ...That is supposed to reduce oil foaming a bit, and reduce oil slop on cornering. alistair PS Adventurous European Vanagon drivers travel in N...
• Re: Oil.. Where's it go?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 18 Oct 2017 16:33:04 -0700
  ...Worked for me, oil light on hard cornering, sealing, etc. Never had any consumption issues on that engine (1800 8v digifant) for the 15...
• First Offering: '85 Single Cab FS
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 12:09:44 -0300
  ...One belly door has slight inward dimple/crease, likely cornering induced. Perhaps 12" long x 1/8" deep. All glass/lights excellent, one cracked...
• Re: Why do you like your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 21 Apr 2001 22:37:11 -0500
  ...huge engine hatch, fuel injection!!, more room up front, smaller steering wheel, much better seats, bigger windows and better visibility, better handling and cornering...
• Re: Oil overfill... or not? (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 17:05:29 -0700
  ...temp triggered electric fan on it too. > goes behind right tail light. > bit expensive though.. > around 500 ish I think. > > Scott > turbovans > ----- Original Message...
• Re: Rear End Vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:09:04 -0400
  ...The most recent CV that I had go bad on a Vanagon only clicked when going straight ahead at slow speeds under light load...
• Re: Friday privilege
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sat, 29 Jul 2023 08:36:23 -0700
  ...I am not given to high speed cornering, so lean -- supposed to be a reason for skinny sidewalls -- doesn't seem to affect my...
• Itchigo got broke. (subtitle: Baywindow glass needed)
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Sun, 24 Aug 1997 00:45:13 -0400
  ...Bright lights are engaged, and we realize its a police cruiser! I quickly ask if everyone is allright, and teh cop replies with a...
• Re: Rear End Vibrations
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:23:07 +0000
  ...The most recent CV that I had go bad on a Vanagon > only clicked when going straight ahead at slow speeds under light > load...
• Re: Another bus in my fleet - mouse warning
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:16:06 -0700
  ...Trailer) I followed in my silver bus and at a >> stop light, saw a mouse fall out onto the trailer, run around confused, then...
• Re: 50 worst cars, and the vanagon isn't one of them
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:45:28 +1200
  ...But it suffered from progressive electrical failures ie idiot-lights failinbg and not being able to be diagnosed, ditto the interior light doorswitch circuit...
• Re: Turning off rear heater
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 22:05:09 -0700
  ...and as I posted before ..the non-PS early ones 'feel' a tiny bit more lively at speed and cornering at speed. And better...
• Tire Size Information (was: Re: Wheels & Deals)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Jul 1998 23:02:14 EDT
  ...LIGHT TRUCK TIRES "Light Truck" means pickups, vans, & sport utility vehicles - NOT trucks like commericial vehicles or semis. Example: 27x8.50R14LT (or LT27x8.50R14...
• Re: Oil overfill... or not? (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 17:43:36 -0700
  ...temp triggered electric fan on it >> too. >> goes behind right tail light. >> bit expensive though.. >> around 500 ish I think. >> >> Scott >> turbovans >> ----- Original Message...
• Re: Better MPG - wheels and tires ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:12:43 -0700
  ...Short of >> purchasing racing wheels which I think are illegal to use on the >> street, what are our options for lightening up our wheels...
• Syncro Springs and the correct way of lifting your Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Fast Forward
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 22:54:51 -0800
  ...The only reason why they are stiffer is to counter the effects of a higher center of gravity on your van when cornering. If...
• Re: Rear End Vibrations
  Historical mailing list - orin
  Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:49:55 -0600
  ...The most recent CV that I had go bad on a Vanagon > only clicked when going straight ahead at slow speeds under light > load...
• Of Interest to Air Coolers
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 17 Dec 2002 21:56:55 -0600
  ...light, served by the standard 0730 1 0715 BAR oil-pressure switch), as a result of oil surge, when accelerating and/or cornering. Although...
• Re: A few questions from a newbie
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Michal
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 19:04:57 -0800
  ...A few questions from a newbie > Firstly I am having the problem with the oil pressure light/buzzer > > coming on randomly. ...It normally seems...
• Re: VW T3 On-Board Computer?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Tue, 6 Nov 2018 14:19:59 -0800
  ...That said, the most recent timestamp is from 2013, so I doubt it will see the light of day again, unless Gerhard is so...
• Re: Why new tires should go on the rear.
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 11 Jul 2015 11:18:33 -1000
  ...like aim for the best combination of ride and steering response ( turn-in ) and cornering stability. for 14's ..which I find can never...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro Springs and the correct way of lifting your Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Steven Schwenk
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 22:58:17 -0800
  ...The only reason why they are stiffer is to counter the effects of a > higher center of gravity on your van when cornering. If...