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• Recent Car Talk Shows
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 16:40:37 -0700
  ...His question was, "can you retrofit an airbag into a vanagon?". Great stuff. Seems those guys get a lot of calls about old VWs...
• No fly-by-wire in MY vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:44:28 -0800
  ...More here http://tinyurl.com/yzm2rb2 Sometimes simple is best. (not referring to group members, just in general) Pensionerd. (has removable passenger side airbag)
• Re: safe speeds, underpowered engines, Vanagon diesel mortality (LVC, some Friday content)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 29 May 2004 21:24:44 -0500
  ...It also had an airbag and ABS, just like the Volvo. ------------------------ Clip ------------------------------------ I opted to sell my 365 HP 327 CUI 68 Corvette L82...
• Re: first time buyer
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Sun, 23 Jan 2011 12:04:01 -0800
  ...thinking about having to explain that, although the airbag light stays on, yes, the airbags are there. Bad switch. "It's a car, shut...
• Re: (long)Re: If You're Against Mandatory Daytime Running Lights...
  Historical mailing list - Ed Stevens
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 15:08:51 -0400
  ...And as to AIRBAGS being useless, well most people (myself included) know someone who was helped, maybe even kept alive, by the deployment of...
• Re: VW bus safety (was: back from the dead)
  Historical mailing list - Bob R. Kenyon
  Tue, 2 May 1995 16:12:21 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I always tell myself when I'm driving my '59 that I have no brakes, no acceleration, no handling, no airbag, no lights, no...
• Re: ebay car?
  Historical mailing list - Douglas Ford
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 12:20:59 -0500
  Volks, How many of you have that "driver's side airbag" the seller says is on the WeekEnder? Someone should write him and tell...
• Re: Off topic Friday post
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 8 Dec 2019 22:59:37 -0500
  ...Was turning the steering wheel tonight, heard a snap, and the airbag light came on. Noticed shortly after that the steering wheel controls wouldn...
• Re: Air bags
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 29 Dec 2014 00:19:21 -0500
  ...All you need is money! http://www.airbagit.com/Air-Suspension-kits-all-4-wheels-p/fbs-vol-54-kit3.htm Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: Recent Car Talk Shows - re air bags
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 13:43:51 -0700
  ...But for traditional airbags........ Older ones designed ones for severe frontal collision crashes, won't help much at all in a roll over crash...
• Re: Eurovan Winnibago VR6 at June Jitter Bug Show
  Historical mailing list - Bob Houghton (KC6LVG)
  Sun, 22 Jun 1997 08:50:30 -0700
  ...They have a slightly more rounded nose than my 1995 5 cylinder, airbags, modified sliding door hardware, and only come with the 4 speed...
• RE: re EV Pricing and EV sightings
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 02 Feb 1997 21:53:46 -0800
  ...Ever wonder why the '93 EVs came w/ no airbag, yet did NOT have those putrid motorized mice? (not to be confused w/ mice...
• Re: Ranting and Raving
  Historical mailing list - Scott D Foss
  Mon, 19 Mar 2001 15:58:11 -0800
  ...ABS brakes on a Vanagon somewhere, which is the one modern thing that might really be extra useful. Airbags . . . . .well, sometimes they are OK.
• Re: '96 Eurovan rumours
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Feb 95 15:40:25 PST
  ...The woman >>who answered told me that the '96 model should have a 6-cylinder engine and >>airbags. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ >>Cool. >> >> ..... >> >>Thought someone may be interested...
• Re: VW bus safety (was: back from the dead)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 May 95 16:55:33 PDT
  >I always tell myself when I'm driving my '59 that I have no brakes, no >acceleration, no handling, no airbag, no lights, no...
• Re: safe speeds, underpowered engines, Vanagon diesel mortality (LVC, some Friday content)
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Sun, 30 May 2004 00:12:28 -0700
  ...It also had an airbag and ABS, just like the Volvo.
• seatbelts + airbags
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 12:17:27 CST6CDT
  FWIW- Last week a co-worker fell asleep at the wheel, drove off the road at 60 MPH, hit a driveway embankment, launched over...
• Re: Tongue Weight, Hauling Stuff, Bicycle Racks, et al.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 11:38:59 -0700
  ...The airbag popped because it was defective, the bike weighs 350 wet by the way. Advice is more than welcome and appreciated, I am...
• Re: Smoother ride? Is it possible?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 4 Jun 2007 17:16:30 -0700
  ...of the rears and removal of the front springs... > > As to airbags, these are designed to suit individual cars. I would never > try adapting...
• Re: Air bags & VWs
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 29 Nov 1996 09:52:40 -0400
  ...How many times have you seen a car with the kids not belted in, just bouncing around? As for airbags and ABS, If I...
• Re: Crash Safety? Was Re: Clamshell toolbox
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 6 Jan 2018 21:23:40 -0500
  ...Given the lack of airbags and the very short space in front, I think they did a remarkable job. And compared to Japanese vans...
• Re: Crash Safety? Was Re: Clamshell toolbox
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sun, 7 Jan 2018 06:50:40 -0800
  The newest Vanagon is more than 25 years old and lacks modern safety improvements such as ABS brakes and airbags. For this reason alone...
• Re: Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 20:15:32 -0500
  ...Curran Volkswagen Isuzu, Main Street, Stratford, CT, (203) 377-6800 ' Eurovan's didn't have airbags in '93!!! -- -Jim DiGennaro ------------------------------------------------------------------------ LiMBO, The Late Model...
• Re: 1997 EV/Winnebago
  Historical mailing list - Drew B. Farenwald
  Thu, 19 Sep 96 10:13:11 EDT
  ...torque (was 140lb-ft) > Dual airbags added > ABS made standard > Traction control system added (low speed) > 4-wheel disc brakes (rear added) > Automatic transmission...
• Re: Lowering an 85'
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 19:07:44 EST
  ...The problem they encountered is the space available up front for the airbags. The smallest diameter airbag available rated for the Vanagon's weight...
• Re: An Open Letter to all the DADs Out There NVC Friday Stuff
  Historical mailing list - Rob Infante
  Fri, 28 Jul 2006 23:03:28 EDT
  ...kind of like the argument that they should replace all airbags with a large harpoon, pointed straight at your chest (which is more or...
• Re: DOKA sales by Gaxcars
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Dec 2012 14:31:09 -0500
  ...I had heard that the Kombi's days are numbered due to its lack of airbags, and I'd be willing to bet my...
• Re: Oh Deer, Oh Deer
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:02:51 +0000
  ...She was also holding the wheel at 9 & 3, and when the airbag deployed it slammed her left hand into the drivers side door...
• New Eurovan info...
  Historical mailing list - John Gladu
  Sun, 14 Jun 1998 14:44:19 -0500
  ...ABS on 4 wheel disc brakes Dual airbags Daytime running lights Front safety belt pretensioners Comfort... Power windows, with "one-touch" UP & down, pinch...
• Re: [Syncro] Installing jumpseats (Crash test results)
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Thu, 24 Feb 2005 19:52:21 -0600
  ...I can only imagine how Vanagons would fare crashing into another heavy, high-wheelbase vehicle, (SUV) with a long hood and airbags. Budd Premack...
• Re: 1997 EV/Winnebago
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Thu, 19 Sep 1996 10:44:34 -0400 (EDT)
  ...torque (was 140lb-ft) > Dual airbags added > ABS made standard > Traction control system added (low speed) > 4-wheel disc brakes (rear added) > Automatic transmission...
• Re: positioning of headrests...
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 03:17:56 -0400
  << i'd drive a '2002 crown victoria land yacht with dual airbags if i was THAT concerned about safety..i wouldnt drive a vanagon...
• EV News
  Historical mailing list - Drew B. Farenwald
  Fri, 9 Feb 1996 06:19:57 -0500 (EST)
  ...She said the '96 will be out in May with the big engine, a longer nose to accomodate it, airbags and a bigger price...
• Re: seatbelts + airbags
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 06 Nov 95 12:28:51 CST
  On Mon, 6 Nov 1995 12:18:21 -0600 Dan Houg said: >Last week a co-worker fell asleep at the wheel, drove off...
• Re: 1997 EV/Winnebago
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Thu, 19 Sep 1996 23:28:23 -0400 (EDT)
  ...torque (was 140lb-ft) > > Dual airbags added > > ABS made standard > > Traction control system added (low speed) > > 4-wheel disc brakes (rear added) > > Automatic transmission...
• Re: Vanagon crash tests and crumple zones
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 08:41:04 -0800
  On Friday, January 18, 2002, at 08:35 , Dave M wrote: > My advice is to not bother retrofitting new bumpers or airbags. > Help ensure...
• MB Sprinters in the US
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 15:07:06 -0400
  ...According to the website - they come in many flavors, but all notably have 4,000+ lbs cargo capacity, airbags and ABS, and a 22...
• '96 Eurovan rumours
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Feb 1995 14:14:30 +0800
  ...The woman who answered told me that the '96 model should have a 6-cylinder engine and airbags. Cool. She also told me that...
• Re: adding modern safety to the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Fri, 26 Sep 2003 18:47:34 -0500
  ...tried installing air bags in an old vangon? > > > > > > i saw a airbag steering wheel in a '91 westy...it was like the factory > steering...
• Re: Smoother ride? Is it possible?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 4 Jun 2007 17:17:52 -0700
  ...of the rears and removal of the front springs... > > As to airbags, these are designed to suit individual cars. I would never > try adapting...
• Air bags & VWs
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Nov 1996 20:34:02 +0000
  ...new Jetta? A very tragic story, made even more maddening because airbags were legislated into place with seemingly little research into their overall effect...
• Re: Solution to the Spare Tire Gas Can Search
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Tue, 16 May 2000 16:21:19 -0700
  ...fuels next to the gas tank, buffered by > a semi-resilient airbag from front impact, in an area cooler than the trunk > application for...
• Re: insurance
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer
  Wed, 11 Apr 2001 09:19:21 -0600
  ...the Dodge, now looking to be early August.) Discounts for ABS, airbags [I think], auto seatbelts [on the Dodge] ... I'm married, good record...
• Re: importing a van from canada part deux
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 17:21:54 EST
  ...which the US gov't allowed/required in lieu of airbags during the airbag phase-in period. The requirement was a restraint that the...
• Re: American Knowhow vs German engineering vs British electrics
  Historical mailing list - Stones
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 09:31:42 -0400
  ...Give us a decade, enough of them will be in that accident perfectly to have the airbag implant the cell phone in to their...
• seatbelts and airbags
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Nov 1995 16:06:49 -0800
  > >>Well, I don't know about MD law, but I do know about my cars. My '63 >>Dodge has none. My '65 Chevy has...
• Re: ebay car?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 12:25:54 -0500
  Says its got a 6 cylinder engine too.......Wow :-) Doug >Volks, >How many of you have that "driver's side airbag" the seller says...
• Re: [Syncro] Installing jumpseats (Crash test results)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Feb 2005 21:12:18 EST
  ...I can only imagine how Vanagons would fare crashing into > another heavy, high-wheelbase vehicle, (SUV) with a long hood and airbags. > > check these...
• Re: Crash Safety? Was Re: Clamshell toolbox
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Sat, 6 Jan 2018 20:24:57 -0600
  ...Given > the lack of airbags and the very short space in front, I think they did a > remarkable job. And compared to Japanese vans...
• Re: Anyone have any really cool aftermarket steering wheel suggestions?
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 11:30:42 -0700
  ...If you decide to use an A1 or A2 Golf/Jetta/Audi wheel (ones w/o airbags) you can adapt. See one method of...
• adding modern safety to the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 12:56:15 -0400
  ...as for airbags, well i'm not at liberty to 'dicsuss' that if I want dinner warm and bed served.. errr. well you get...
• Safety and cost
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Thu, 17 Sep 1998 17:22:58 -0400
  ...How many drivers will stop driving their cars because the airbag failure light is on and it will take $1,500 to fix? The...
• Re: the VW Eurovan's future is doomed here in the US...please read and give feedback
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 10:32:02 -0700
  ...25 gallons Airbags: Driver and passenger airbags, supplementary restraint system HVAC: Air conditioning with automatic temperature control and filtration � 2001, DaimlerChrysler Vans LLC, Huntersville...
• Free Seat Stuff` LVC
  Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
  Sat, 9 Jul 2011 23:23:38 +0000
  I anticipate having some leftover seat stuff from some interiors I'm swapping around (full black cloth for 03 passat, airbags and heated available...
• [Syncro] Paging owners of syncro.org springs...info needed
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 19:45:00 -0700
  ...I may do the springs as well, and am definitely interested in the airbag information. The OME's have made a significant difference as...
• Why Eurovans suck/don't suck WAS: Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversi...
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 10:21:56 -0800
  ...exclusively driving T2's for years- I have no regrets. >Dual airbags, VR6, A/C that doesn't suck, windshield wipers that work, >doors...
• Re: use of airbags to level van, spare tire, auto trans
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:44:09 -0800
  On Feb 18, 2013, at 8:24 AM, ralph meyermann wrote: > Our vans are never done!! I was wondering on air bags myself!! I...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: [SyncroSafari] Custom Syncro Springs, Rear
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 18:52:54 -0800
  ...design and should take more time > > Has anyone tried out the airbag springs made by Firestone, and listed for > vanagon rear? Two bags, houses...
• Re: Reflective tinting ...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 13:09:36 -0500
  ...mirror. > >> Zoltan > >> > > > > Can you say pimpmobile? grin > > Tom B.-next step-airbag the suspension? > -- Thanks, Jeff 90' Carat (It's Blue, It's Beautiful...
• Re: Off topic Friday post
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sat, 7 Dec 2019 18:28:42 +0000
  ...Was turning the steering wheel tonight, heard a snap, = and the airbag light came on. Noticed shortly after that the steering = wheel controls wouldn...