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Re: Learned in the past week
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 7 Feb 2011 20:33:40 -0700
...If you are taking someone of the opposite sex for a first ride in your Westy, here's the way to do it. 1...
Re: Vanagons of the Tour de France
Historical mailing list - Arne Hulstein
Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:23:25 +0200
For those of you who are also looking at the riders as well as the vans we have just launched our new portal www...
Re: H&R springs
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Mon, 11 Nov 2002 15:47:16 EST
...Nothing compares to stock for ride comfort as far as these mods are concerned. But the improved handling is worth it IMHO. Lots of...
Re: Oppinions / Best deals on Bilstein shocks?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:09:58 -0700
HD Bilstein shocks don't provide a harsh ride. Not pillowey either - subtle, damped when you needed them to be, But never harsh. Cheapo...
Re: Syncro bad handling problem
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:09:01 -0700
Bill , knowing the loads at each wheel will help you dial in the suspension and fine tune the ride. if one wheel is seeing...
Re: Syncro Doka on eBay - VIN?
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Thu, 23 Mar 2006 18:44:11 -0800
...Syncro Doka on eBay - VIN? > > A cool ride... yes. But God help you if you ever get into an accident. > The > police will run...
Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
Sat, 7 Jun 2014 07:37:34 -0700
...I bet the Safari would be the better ride during a long > day on the highway or bashing through the back country in Baja...
FW: [Syncro] Radical Spring Calculations
Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
Mon, 14 Aug 2000 10:42:44 -0400
...You want the ride height of the Betts when you are fully loaded, which may require the ride height of the Marshall spriings when...
Re: Hello from the California desert.(trip report)
Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
Sun, 9 Dec 2007 12:11:34 -0500
...The sand in the washes is firm enough to ride on now - best conditions in about 3 years. PMail me for a map and...
Re: Install grease fitting on upper control arm bushing(s)
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Wed, 13 Jun 2018 17:04:45 -0700
...This causes the > arm action to be extremely stiff and "notchy" and effects the ride and when > extreme the handling. ..... > > The T3 gives an...
Re: Syncro Suspension
Historical mailing list - Tyrone & Marilyn Greene
Tue, 9 Jun 1998 04:45:48 -0400
...but Gabriel puts out an "Air > > Adjustable Shock" called the "Precision Ride", part number 49215 that > > sells for about $60.00 and with a...
Re: Chopper FS to fund Van
Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
Sat, 15 Jan 2005 12:44:05 -0500
...What do you think? He is starting to turn this into a low rider on bags, shaving the body and putting on a House...
Re: vanagon Digest - 9 Feb 2005 - Special issue (#2005-129)
Historical mailing list - don spence
Wed, 9 Feb 2005 17:54:16 -0700
...Tire pressure? If you are running at 48psi, you'll have a >> much harsher ride than at say 36psi... > > > Yes, but at 36 psi...
Re: Speaker R&R
Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:41:24 -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:
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:02:59 -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: 16" tires on a vanagon
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:30:12 -0800
Is this a FYI or in response to something? David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider http://www.hasenwerk.ca On Tue...
Re: (R) VW-1600 Engine-Stripped Point Screw Hole
Historical mailing list - Richard Lamoreaux
Tue, 31 Jan 1995 00:24:36 +0000
...You only need to use standard dills and taps. "I don't want no pickle, Just want to ride in my VW-sickle" Richard...
Re: More songs for da trip.
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Thu, 15 Sep 94 9:46:29 PDT
...Why Don't We Do It In The Road? - The Beatles Born To Be Wild - Steppenwolf Riders On The Storm - The Doors Roadhouse Blues...
It lives! (continued...)
Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
Thu, 13 Jul 1995 19:57:04 -0700 (PDT)
Rides GREAT. Drives GREAT. Doesn't spew any oil (yet.) Two problems for the type4 gurus: Difficult to find/shift into 1st. Difficult to...
Re: TV VW Sighting
Historical mailing list - Mike White
Mon, 20 Nov 1995 13:30:50 MST
> On The Simpson's tonight, Homer's mom rides off into the sunset in > an _electric_ split window bus! You could hear it go...
Re: Logo lights
Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
Mon, 17 Apr 2000 13:37:32 -0700
...Oh, and a dash plaque that reads "Ass, gas, or cash, nobody rides for free." :-) Brent Christensen '89 GL Syncro Westy Santa Barbara, CA...
Vanagon Air Bags
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Wed, 6 Dec 2000 10:37:34 -0600
...added to my van, without costing an arm and a leg. Rides nice, handles excellent, and has levelled out the tail end of my...
Re: Vanagon list members wear bow ties?
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 21 Apr 2001 22:19:33 -0500
> OK listees, let's start wearing a bow tie when we drive our favorite ride. > It will help identify us to each other, and...
Re: 228mm Flywheel Resurface Question
Historical mailing list - Don Deitke
Sat, 4 Oct 2003 18:53:42 EDT
Taking of a few thousands will give you a flat level surface for your new clutch to ride true. it will also take off...
Re: Share a picture of your ride
Historical mailing list - Gary Goldey
Wed, 30 Jun 2004 16:01:51 EDT
looks like she's missing her left 'eye' In a message dated 6/30/04 3:30:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time, killer_jupiter...
Re: New Vanagon wheels
Historical mailing list
Sat, 22 May 2004 03:53:53 EDT
...bling" > > rachael, you are joking right? you need to take a ride down to the projects... :<) "holla holla" aight.. peace out- chris.. (who remembers...
Lowering Springs
Historical mailing list - Terry Aguiar
Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:49:29 EDT
...Has anyone tried this instead of buying an expensive lowering kit, which really stiffens up the ride. Help!! Terry 83 air-cooled vanagon
Re: Hydrogen power for the Vanagon Now!
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:18:12 -0500
...for this > one... > > David Marshall > VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider > > http://www.hasenwerk.ca > > On Wed, October 22, 2008 12:23, John...
Re: Battery recharge and stereo
Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:47:23 -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...
2WD Prototype Springs - Day 2 (long)
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Sat, 9 Jun 2001 17:18:10 -0700
...Mark has them in his diesel Westy, and the ride is exceptionally nice. 4. When we drove yesterday, we intentionally went through some local...
Re: Syncro shocks-group purchase
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 30 Dec 1999 19:48:57 -0800
For those who have used the OME shocks you have stated that there is a change in ride height, how is this accomplished? I...
Re: Swapping '86 front end onto '82
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Thu, 10 Feb 2005 18:52:19 -0800
...refurbishes cast iorn parts/without a lot of down time.The ride difference is > like night and day.Those old parts will make a...
Re: learning to ride a motorcycle (was RE: Come out of the closet, all
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Sun, 24 Dec 2006 14:56:03 -0500
...Sudhir On 12/24/06, Joy Hecht <jhecht@alum.mit.edu> wrote: > Thanks, everyone who replied to my comment about learning to ride a...
Re: Tires Again - Medium length travelogue, and misc.
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 30 May 2002 11:53:15 -0500
...The ride will firm up a bit, > but, at > least in my experience, you'll have better control. Another thing > you may > consider would...
Poll: Favorite anti-theft device?
Historical mailing list - Marco
Mon, 23 Jun 2014 12:26:48 -0700
...I need to get one for my 86 Weekender before it goes on a wild ride without me. Thanks in advance, Marco in Seattle
Re: Engine running COLD
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:32:00 -0500
...The temp gauge needle should ride over the LED after five minutes. An infrared thermometer is a handy tool here, especially with Vanagons. ;-) I...
Re: size of battery compartment
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 07:03:39 -0700
...David Marshall VW Adventure Driver and BMW Adventure Rider http://www.hasenwerk.ca On Fri, July 24, 2009 06:22, Karl Ploessl wrote: > did...
/F Digests
Historical mailing list
Wed, 28 Jun 1995 23:14:59 +0100
...kenny - = = / / * = - ennis, ireland - = = / \ = oOOo = = | /~\ \__ =- "Wonderous is our great blue ship -= = \ / |_|| ' =- That sails around the mighty sun -= = \&_/__>\_ -RAUKAN- =- Joy to everyone that rides along" -= ================================================================
Good Cheap Tires! Load C $49.
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 10 Jun 1998 11:01:40 -0700
...My friend just put 5 on his Syncro and they ride nice. Mark Drillock
Found: Michelin MXTs, thanks for the help!
Historical mailing list - Gordon C Smith
Tue, 26 Jan 1999 09:53:24 -1000
...They make a difference, much better ride. I especially notice less "wind-wander" when the trades are gusty (like today). The tire (once again...
syncro check
Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
Sun, 5 Sep 1999 08:38:07 -0500
...TIA, Bob Smashed 84 and loking for a new ride
Re: FWD: if you've seen _totoro_...
Historical mailing list - T Berk
Mon, 10 Sep 2001 23:38:24 -0700
...if you've seen _totoro_... > > > > > > > >...take a look at this: > > > > http://207.225.231.144/marc17/BM3/P9010051.JPG > > > >(seen, and offering rides to...
Suspension
Historical mailing list - Michael Norden
Sat, 14 Dec 2002 02:11:49 -0800
...the Dblcab about 1 1/2" but keep as smooth a ride as possible. Is this possible? I already installed new gas shocks. Thanks...
Re: Burnt Vanagon of the Week
Historical mailing list - John Brush
Sun, 5 Mar 2006 20:44:10 -0700
...John ---------------------------------------------------------- I would rather hunt with Dick Cheney Than ride with Ted Kennedy -----------------------------------------------------------
New van Style
Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
Tue, 6 Feb 2007 17:22:09 -0600
...Are they really that much of a dog? Mark me dazed and confused! Route 66 Rider! Ramon Hill Live Long and Be Free
Re: are your vanagon seats wearing out? read this.
Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
Thu, 5 Mar 2009 08:49:49 -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: Rear Bumper Needed - 1987 GL non-Wolfsburg (regular chrome w/rubber strip)(Northern California)
Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
Sun, 18 Jan 2009 19:45:23 -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: Increase ride height on 2wd front
Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
Sat, 4 Aug 2007 21:27:02 -0700
...I don't know the ride height off hand, but its comparable with a stock syncro. Works great for me when touring around Death...
Re: What do I need?
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sat, 24 Nov 2007 15:12:11 -0800
...New shocks shouldn't change the ride height at all (though you probably would like the Bilsteins especially if you current shocks have a...
Re: E-Ticket ride
Historical mailing list - The Westy man
Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:19:51 -0700
...E-Ticket ride > Rolled the Orphan ('82 Diesel Westy) yesterday. Doesn't look too bad, > but the difference in the diagonals across the rear...
ha! and you thought Friday was over! ... :)
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 04 Sep 95 09:55:13 CDT
...Let maiden modesty decide To take a summer evening ride In something of the vintage breed, For virtue's friend was ever speed. No...
Re: Test
Historical mailing list - Chuck Theobald
Fri, 12 Oct 2018 21:24:25 -0700
...Having been on this list for 15 years I became accustomed to people who actually wanted to make their rides better, and not settle...
Itchin to ride
Historical mailing list - Alain Pierre Hovasse
Sun, 6 Aug 2000 21:24:34 -0400
...Plus it would be good to ride with the family at these places, there's so much to see. So, what's the best...
Re: Bike Racks
Historical mailing list - Tromper
Sat, 5 Mar 2005 15:11:58 +0000
...Not that it helps you with your problem... > > -Damon > (heading out for a ride tomorrow and tossing the > "wedgie" bikes in the center area...
Re: No-training wheels bicycle advice needed - UPDATE
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Thu, 13 Jul 2006 12:23:08 -0700
teach him how to ride on Grass and the break out to a lot.. crash gear.. My girls fly on training wheels and i...
Re: Tire Choice Question
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:03:27 -0600
...They also ride like > truck > tires! :) > > On 3/13/07, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> RE: Agilis 185R14's >> I've been running...
Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sat, 23 Mar 2013 21:38:12 -0700
...You'll never trust anyone else to work on your ride again! YOU are the mechanic in charge. Jim On Mar 23, 2013, at...
Anyone in Seattle area with a Bostig AT conversion?
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Thu, 10 May 2012 19:30:20 -0700
...I'd love to talk to someone around here who might take me for a ride as well. Thanks! Stuart '85 Westy-not messing...
2.1L harness question
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Tue, 8 Mar 2011 15:34:46 -0500
...Hardtop (ND Graphics graphics wrap) 1988 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop (Colleen's ride) Engine conversion blog: http://www.pottsfamily.ca/wordpress/ www.pottsfamily.ca BUSES...
Re: renewal of subscription to the vanagon list
Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:24:53 -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...