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• Re: aerodynamic westy non luggage rack front thing.
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 27 Dec 2005 18:52:17 +0000
  well i would trade my luggage rack a sunroof. hardly ever use it for luggage anyway. plus it would still be easy to fix...
• Re: REPOST Custom Aerodynamic Fiberglass Box for Front Westfalia Luggage Rack
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 06:02:48 -0800
  ...the van with it already attached. > > Did not look too large, aerodynamic in the front > sort of like a > semi-fiberglass to smooth air...
• the back end of the Vanagon aerodynamics again
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 21 Mar 2006 20:30:29 -0800
  Remember those iffy flow diverters mentioned a while back? well here is a bigger and maybe better *researched* solution. On the Make magazine website...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:18:37 -0700
  ...Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top) > > > On 2011-10-24, at 6:09 PM, Richard Koerner wrote: > > > Thanks Don, very...
• re Aerodynamics for MPG
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 06:11:30 -0700
  ...Sure, the vanagon's basic shape is about as wrong as can be, if aerodynamic efficiency was the goal, but that doesn't mean...
• Re: "Carat"?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Mar 1996 23:34:35 -0500
  ...Usually had aerodynamic(joke) trim package.
• Removing wiper blade aarm
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 00:30:43 -0800
  ...I bought another aerodynamic wiper arm at my VW recycling source to put on my passenger side front window. Can anyone tell me how...
• Re: Aerodynamics for MPG
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:44:05 -0600
  I quote one of Bob's posts : "I finally managed to upload several photos of the bustle described in my post 30580. We have...
• Re: Belly Pans for speed or MPG
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 16 May 2008 11:09:00 -0400
  ...Your idea of "aerodynamics" just makes the idea even more appealing. Rich '85 GL San Diego -----Original Message----- From: Chris S [mailto:szpejankowski@GMAIL...
• Re: Check out this Audi Powered Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 3 May 2009 11:12:29 -0700
  ...Powered Vanagon, if you look closely you can see > some interesting aerodynamic body work around the front doors. > > > http://s257.photobucket.com/albums/hh227...
• Re: While talking to a New Beetle owner...
  Historical mailing list - t obrien
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 22:14:01 GMT
  ...Those Zepplin Hangers are much more aerodynamically constructed than my Vanabricks tim o'brien >"What is it with you bus guys? How the heck...
• Top Speed
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Mon, 11 Dec 95 15:11:29 PST
  Sean, My '74 Westy <with aerodynamic handicap pop-top> has done 77 mph on flat ground with no apparent wind. My owners manual says...
• Why don't we have these kinds of Pop top here in the USA "Atlantic "
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:06:39 -0400
  ...Check out the back end and front end of the top, different angles and aerodynamics. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-T3-T25-Westfalia...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 22:14:20 -0400
  ...The Alfa Duetto Coupe with headlight covers would be another story altogether; very aerodynamic. I can see how a wing forcing </pre> </blockquote> </blockquote...
• Re: REPOST Custom Aerodynamic Fiberglass Box for Front Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Fran�oix
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 13:43:09 -0500
  ...REPOST Custom Aerodynamic Fiberglass Box for Front Westfalia > Luggage Rack > >It would be nice to see some pictures when it is in place on...
• Re: Aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 11:25:00 -0700
  In a recent discussion with another listerine, I made the guess that the pressure at the rear plastic grilles is negative and would pull...
• Re: Great Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 19:33:44 -0800
  ...An integrated, wind lift spoiler >combines with the blade's aerodynamic low profile to help it maintain >contact with the windshield to improve visibility...
• Re: Belly Pans for speed or MPG
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 17 May 2008 23:58:47 -0500
  ...The faster you go, the more aerodynamic resistance encountered (drag) so what is the only thing that can be done? Increase the horsepower to...
• Re: aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 19:50:30 -0600
  ...Has anyone thought about replacing the roof > rack with something more aerodynamic? Are power > mirrors better than the older versions? > > Reinhard > 83 Westy, "Moose...
• Great Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 09:00:37 -0500
  ...http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/valeo/ultimate.jsp The Valeo Ultimate Wiper Blade, selected as standard equipment by many OEMs worldwide, combines an aerodynamic...
• Re: Sluggish
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 08:10:30 -0700
  ...old westies that had the top openned backwards? >Did it improve aerodynamics? ;) NO...not really...BTDT :-( _/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/_/ You can't depend on your judgement when...
• Re: I get no respect
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 11:24:21 -0400
  ...I had one on my Volvo for a while that said: AERODYNAMIC TEST VEHICLE (control group) A carwash peeled it off, though. David Brodbeck...
• Aerodynamics?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 1 Nov 2018 10:26:11 -0700
  Has any one tried to quiet down the wind noise at the front of the vanagon? I'm looking and listening to mine (tintop...
• =?us-ascii?Q?RE:_So_what's_the_most_efficient_speed_to_cruise_at=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Sun, 19 May 2019 11:06:32 -0400
  ...The aerodynamics of a piece of plywood doesn't help. See this link. http://www.arcindy.com/effect-of-aerodynamic-drag-on-fuel-economy...
• Burning Down the Bauhaus...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Apr 96 19:39 CDT
  >The main reason the beetle is shaped the way it is, is aerodynamics. >When it first came out, it had the lowest drag coefficient...
• FS: Golf/Jetta headlights (non-Van)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 10:08:13 -0700
  ...They are the stock "aerodynamic" style. I'm asking $60 apiece or $100 for both including delivery. I'll consider other offers (but lets...
• RE: Interesting item on eBay web site item#1600360780: VW Joker Westfalia Wohnmobil o. T�V f�r 1.-DM
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Sun, 27 May 2001 13:21:22 -0700
  ...Of course much depends on the aerodynamics of the top itself. Garrett Adams - Stockton, CA 1983.5 Adventurewagen GL
• Re: Check out this Audi Powered Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sun, 3 May 2009 14:47:29 -0400
  ...Powered Vanagon, if you look closely you can see > some interesting aerodynamic body work around the front doors. > > > http://s257.photobucket.com/albums/hh227...
• Canoes on Type2s
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 07 Aug 1994 07:21:38 -0400 (EDT)
  ...One of the neat things about carrying the canoe was you could use it as an "aerodynamic" luggage box. We would strap things into...
• Re: REPOST Custom Aerodynamic Fiberglass Box for Front Westfalia Luggage Rack
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 11 Mar 2002 10:09:23 -0400
  It would be nice to see some pictures when it is in place on your van. malcolm On 10 Mar 2002 at 21:28...
• Re: Take a look at the new T-5 Camper.
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 12 Sep 2005 15:24:49 -0700
  ...need is something *I* can sleep in.Honestly, they waste all that space above the engine in the name of frivolous things like "aerodynamics".
• Bike Racks
  Historical mailing list - Fin Beven
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 15:26:36 -0700
  ...However, there must be some aerodynamic effect (negative) of the front mount. Do any of you have an opinion as to whether this is...
• Re: Mobil 1 oil change interval
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 31 May 2004 22:07:40 -0700
  ...My 2.1l motor pushes around an un-aerodynamic +4000 lb vehicle +20,000 miles a year, 95% of the time with the A...
• RE: neat old bus manual find
  Historical mailing list - Michel (O'Hara) Escaravage
  23 Apr 1996 14:39:27 -0400
  ...What's so strange about that? > >A bus is much more aerodynamic than, say, the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile. >Or the vehicle that brings the...
• Pair of dead mirrors wanted
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Wed, 4 Jan 2012 16:37:14 -0800
  ...I'm going to use the "stalks" to try and mount a smaller and more aerodynamic mirror on to try and cut down on...
• Re: van aerodynamics, was Re: BenT's dream vanagon now for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:45:31 -0500
  ...But what you are looking > for in an aerodynamically slicker shape are gentle transitions in air > pressure. In the vanagon, if one could colour...
• Re: Some aerodynamic ideas..
  Historical mailing list - Lon Bordin
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:38:18 -0400
  ...Some aerodynamic ideas.. The Vanagon is exactly wrong for aero-efficiency...Actually, if it were a perfect square rather than a rectangle, it would...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 01:50:36 -0700
  ...COM> Sent: Monday, October 18, 2004 2:51 PM Subject: Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon! > An excellent picture. Note that the Westy has...
• Re: aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 10:53:52 -0700
  Maher, Steve (SD-MS) wrote: > > >>> What about a Zamboni? > >> > >> What's a Zamboni? > > > >That big thing that cleans the ice between periods at Canucks...
• Some aerodynamic ideas..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 20:38:19 -0700
  ...But, given the shape of a van, the job of significantly improving it's aerodynamic coefficient of drag would be....daunting.. Don Hanson
• Re: aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Apr 1996 09:32:24 -0400
  ...Don't ask me how they work. >In relation to aerodynamics, I heard a story recently about a bloke from >Sydney taking his turbocharged...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!(LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 12:31:00 -0800
  ...COM> Date: Tuesday, October 19, 2004 8:53 am Subject: Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon! > In the US recently, one high end Japanese...
• Re: van aerodynamics, was Re: BenT's dream vanagon now for sale
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:08:48 -0500
  ...22 AM, Dave Mcneely wrote: > > Though our vehicles are far from aerodynamic, I would think this would > be much less so. David > > > On Wed...
• Re: Why don't we have these kinds of Pop top here in the USA "Atlantic "
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:33:09 -0700
  ...I'd bet that the difference in aerodynamic drag is less than 10%; and aerodynamic drag is only one (admittedly, significant at highway speed...
• Re: Some aerodynamic ideas..
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:47:36 -0700
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• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:56:50 -0700
  ...Westys (model years '89-92), and replaced it with a more aerodynamic profile reducing Cv back to 0.45, nearly as streamlined as the...
• Aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 7 Jul 2013 10:47:56 -0700
  Saw these on a Sprinter/Freightliner cargo van. Interesting product. The same concept as the vortex generators on the rear roof edge of a...
• Re: FS '88 westy with only 36k original miles
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:15:40 EST
  ...NET writes: > > the chrome hubcaps were standard on '91 vanagons. "Eurostyle > aerodynamic wheel covers" were listed as a $65 option. > > David > > > then your '91...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!(LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 22:15:01 -0500
  ...2004 8:51 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!(LVC) Why not add snaps and cover it...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:02:49 -0700
  ...I've been thinking about building my own > Quick-N-Easy roof rack for my 85 tin top and wanted to factor in > aerodynamics...
• Re: van aerodynamics, was Re: BenT's dream vanagon now for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:09:17 -0500
  ...22 AM, Dave Mcneely wrote: > > Though our vehicles are far from aerodynamic, I would think this would > be much less so. David > > > On Wed...
• Re: [Re: 91 Vanagon GL Top Speed?]
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 17:06:13 EDT
  ...Remember the fighter and the cannonball experiment? It must have been because fat guys have better aerodynamics. I working on streamlining myself in my...
• Re: Camper van
  Historical mailing list - quadrat
  Sun, 20 Oct 2013 12:59:32 -0700
  Notice that in the interest of aerodynamics, the airflow that cools the front brakes has been blocked off. Maybe that would be a good...
• aerodynamics..NVC
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 23:44:38 -0700
  The Porsches did have poor aerodynamics. That wing on the back of the later 928s was an attempt to improve it's poor co...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 24 Oct 2011 22:27:32 -0700
  ...COM > *Sent:* Monday, October 24, 2011 9:02 PM > *Subject:* Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin > top) > > No, Not "Worried...
• Re: Friday - Bumper Sticker Contest
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 14:33:25 -0800
  Jim Ellis suggests: Aerodynamic Test Vehicle: <Control Group> In Case of Rapture: Leave your keys Don't Tailgate: I Have Small Pox Peacenik Then...
• Re: Conversions and common sense observations
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 15:38:17 -0400
  ...t pass anyone that fast anyway, unless the nose is pointed downhill or it suddenly becomes more aerodynamic. Unless you mean 90 kph! Karl
• Top Speed
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sun, 20 Nov 2005 23:39:05 -0600
  ...I have no spare tire or tire carrier up front, so that probably hurt aerodynamics a bit. I had the van loaded (but by...
• Re: Vanagon spoiler
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Tue, 14 May 1996 16:49:11 -0400 (EDT)
  ...But does your vanagon really have good enough aerodynamics and go fast enough to cause lift? Cheers, SStones, Toronto Ont. <sstones@io.org>
• Re: aerodynamics (seriously...)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Wed, 01 May 1996 09:28:29 -0700
  At 11:28 PM 4/30/96 -0500, you wrote: >Vanagon with a spoiler.....naaaahhhhh....dont do it...too goofy... >Buslady & my 89 Vanagon...