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• Re: aerodynamics (Seriously...)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Apr 96 22:34 CDT
  >If hit the same, a smooth >golf ball will not travel as far as a dimpled golf ball. >tape a grid of yarn tufts...
• Re: Welded a receiver hitch to my drawbar
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 18 May 2007 23:45:32 -0400
  ...I > debated whether to get a front mount hitch or have more efficient > aerodynamics of the rear rack.
• Re: CURTAINS
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Wed, 13 Jan 1999 12:09:02 EST
  ...www.zproducts.com/">Custom Body Chassis Accessories Z Products Autosport Automotive Aerodynamics.</A> I've had my curtains installed for about 6 months and...
• Re: gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 11:41:43 -0500
  ...area which sticks up about 14" and doesn't help the aerodynamics any. Michelin MXT tires, 44psi front, 48psi rear. I am no speed...
• Re: Van aerodynamics and high output alternators
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 15:41:06 -0400
  ...Van aerodynamics and high output alternators > > Regards the rear vision, with modern technology it is a relatively > simple matter ti install a rear mounted...
• Re: don'know much about aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Aug 94 9:44:29 EDT
  > > . but I know that replacing the missing panels behind the grill on my 81 > Vanagon made a big difference in how much air comes...
• Bus on a Bus (was Re: aerodynamics )
  Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
  Wed, 24 Apr 1996 09:03:19 -0700
  bill (w.r.) crick wrote: > What about a Zamboni? Any bets? > > What about a 61 Caddy? > > Bill Crick > 76 Type II/IV/VII Speaking...
• 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...
• Re: daily driver Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:22:07 -0400
  ...I had seen something about aerodynamics and was working on aerodynamics are overrated. Flying brick. El t On Tuesday, April 30, 2013, JRodgers wrote...
• 16" alloy wheels on a Vanagon!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dirk Diggler
  Sun, 28 Mar 1999 07:25:41 +0100
  ...car it remains an outdated design, cute by itself but with aerodynamics of a building and a handling in especially windy conditions that is...
• Re: Poptop -bubble top add-on proposal
  Historical mailing list - chris
  Fri, 9 Feb 2007 07:43:17 -0800
  ...52" by 52" fiberglass bubble, measured at the > interface with the existing top roof level, sloping appropriately in the > front for aerodynamics and in...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 20:50:08 -0700
  Those pics are good. I'd be inclined to make a plug to fit the empty luggage rack, but... I have been bitten on...
• window seals
  Historical mailing list - Jason Rutgers
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 07:47:23 -0500
  ...Jason '86 Syncro Vanagon (aerodynamics courtesy of: a barn door) '92 SLC Corrado '90 Fox wagon _________________________________________________________________ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8...
• Re: Aerodynamics for MPG
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:26:33 -0400
  Rather than a long nose cone, it's the rear end that needs the attention. A collapsible colluder cone is what is needed, and...
• Re: Sluggish
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 08:14:13 -0700
  ...Now, how about the old westies that had the top openned backwards? Did it improve aerodynamics? ;) �G >No lie! I drove 15 miles once...
• Re: Lean running - any risks?
  Historical mailing list - Rich Burdick
  Sun, 02 Feb 1997 10:03:39 -0500
  ...these instructions carefully you might even get 27 mpg! :) Seriously though, aerodynamics, driving habits & conditions will affect mileage more than that last little bit...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 11:53:35 -0500
  In the US recently, one high end Japanese manufacturer is running a TV ad in which they show some of the techniques they have...
• Re: Van aerodynamics and high output alternators
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 15:44:24 -0400
  ...Van aerodynamics and high output alternators > > I remember some time ago, there were links to trailers with winglets > on their rear side/top surfaces...
• Re: van aerodynamics, was Re: BenT's dream vanagon now for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:11:04 -0800
  I have seen the pic, but Google ain't helping tonight. Essentially, without the hole, the boundary layer stays attached to the rear of...
• Better MPG - wheels and tires ?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Sell
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:48:58 -0700
  I am interested to see where the "under the front end aerodynamics" thread goes, but I'm also wondering about wheels and tires. Short...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 26 Oct 2011 22:15:38 -0500
  ...Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top) >>> >>> It is not the frontal area that kills the aerodynamics of the van, it...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:44:20 -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...
• Towing
  Historical mailing list - Frank LaHorgue
  Tue, 24 Nov 1998 07:58:18 -0000
  ...The long trailer must have smoothed out the aerodynamics to compensate for the added weight. You will find pulling the Hobie Cat is a...
• Re: Corvair and Porsche 914 Engines (Was: Towing!!!)
  Historical mailing list - John Branstrom
  Sat, 19 May 2001 10:08:14 EDT
  ...I can't image it would be that much better than the VW motor pushing the Vanagon with its Brick inspired aerodynamics. Blitz
• Re: van aerodynamics, was Re: BenT's dream vanagon now for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:09:00 -0800
  The big hole where the ice chest and lawn chairs go upsets the airflow. Roger's California had the cowling the eliminated that hole...
• Re: Top Speed
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Dec 1995 10:10:22 -0500 (EST)
  ...At that speed the aerodynamics of the bus make driving more interesting, but certainly less certain. I took it down to about 75 and...
• Re: Aerodynamics for MPG
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 23:39:53 +0000
  What about making the back end into a large Kamm Tail? http://homepage.mac.com/christopher.z/hobby/80-AMXitems/Information/production/KammbackStory.html...
• Re: Aerodynamics and the Westie luggage rack, etc..
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:18:30 -0600
  On Fri, Sep 26, 2008 at 10:31 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson@gorge.net> wrote: > I did some low budget research about aerodynamics, read...
• Type VII
  Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
  Wed, 1 May 1996 15:44:00 -0400
  ...s this? Care to elaborate? >Aaron >'70 Bug >Huh? (was: Re: AeroDynamics) I wondered how long it would take. My van was owned by...
• '90/'91 Adventurewagon lust
  Historical mailing list - Steve Nizyborski
  Fri, 19 Sep 1997 10:15:16 PDT
  ...on back roads, especially after driving a van that had the aerodynamics of a toaster :-) But now the thrill is gone. Now I've...
• Re: Sluggish
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 09:35:50 -0700
  ...old westies that had the top openned backwards? Did it > improve aerodynamics? ;) > > �G > > >No lie! I drove 15 miles once with the top up...
• van aerodynamics, was Re: BenT's dream vanagon now for sale
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:58:12 -0800
  Not so fast there DM, we've hashed this before :) Leaving aside the big low pressure area behind the van, its seems from the...
• Re: Aerodynamics - Some experimental comments!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Wed, 20 Oct 2004 23:42:04 -0400
  Ahh, Frank, the stream of rare English brings tears to the eye...Surely you're a Monty Python fan? Several months ago I subscribed...
• Re: Some aerodynamic ideas..
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 09:09:38 -0400
  ...The Porsche 928 is a horrible example of aerodynamics, despite its sleek look. Its Cd was similar to a Vanagons when it first came...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 26 Oct 2011 20:28:09 -0700
  ...Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top) >>>> >>>> It is not the frontal area that kills the aerodynamics of the van, it...
• Re: daily driver Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:43:29 -0400
  ...I had seen something about aerodynamics and was working on aerodynamics are overrated. Flying brick. El t On Tuesday, April 30, 2013, JRodgers wrote...
• Re: Moon discs?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:24:21 -0700
  ...I think they would look pretty good and they would help > your van's aerodynamics. > > I doubt that anyone can drive a van at...
• 82 WESTY PERFORMANCE
  Historical mailing list - Andy
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 18:51:20 -0800
  ...It seems like aerodynamics plays a big role in highway mileage. Most cars get better gas mileage on the highway. Engine runs great...sparkplugs...
• Re: Aerodynamics for MPG
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 19:47:36 -0700
  Are you looking for pix of the bustle? I thought I sent them to you long ago........ On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 12...
• Re: Aerodynamics for MPG
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:57:35 -0700
  > What about using one of those old-fashioned bug shields you used to see > mounted on the front of old trucks? Those upright pieces...
• Re: Aerodynamics for MPG
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:53:10 -0700
  Thanks Miguel. It's an interesting idea and what looks like a good prototype. I imagine it could even suffice as some kind of...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 22:14:20 -0400
  ...a> Sent: Sunday, October 17, 2004 11:47 AM Subject: Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon! </pre> <blockquote type="cite"> <pre wrap="">Actually, Very...
• Re: (f) Re: Startling Nissan Ad
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Neal
  Sat, 29 Apr 2000 00:02:35 -0700
  ...With the powerful waterboxer engine, finely tuned Boge suspension, ground hugging ride and slipstream aerodynamics, these vans certainly earned the title. Yet another point...
• reversing sliding side windows
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 20:43:33 -0800
  ...It could even degrade the perfectly horrible aerodynamics a bit! It's easy to do this swap with a bit of care on removal...
• Permanent Door Mirror Repair
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 17:55:09 -0800
  ...Might have better aerodynamics - less wind noise? The permanent lock down thing is interesting, but mirrors aren't supposed to be completely locked down...
• Re: van aerodynamics - Original Campmobil Spoiler
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:01:20 -0800
  On Jan 21, 2010, at 7:15 AM, Ed McLean <email99@BELLSOUTH.NET> wrote: > I surprised no one has mentioned the stock "Spoiler" for...
• Re: Aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Sun, 7 Jul 2013 11:52:28 -0700
  ditto. Plz post where they are easy seeable. I googled the subject ....vortex generators on Mitusbishi.. found 'something' but not the same as seeing...
• Re: Bike Racks
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 18:17:23 -0700
  ...a van with an already guttless engine combined with breadbox-shaped-aerodynamics, even SLOWER:) I want to do the Yakima mod on the rear...
• Re: Take a look at the new T-5 Camper.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 20:05:25 +1200
  ...space above the engine in the name of frivolous things like "aerodynamics". They do. They just don't sell them in North America. Petition...
• Re: Rear wipers lacking on European T3s
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 18:56:36 -0700
  ...Except when > dew has formed there. > > Japanese vans do get dirty rear windows rapidly, so need a wiper. > > It's a matter of aerodynamics...
• Re: van aerodynamics, was Re: BenT's dream vanagon now for sale
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:23:44 -0800
  On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 6:45 AM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: > > > If the luggage rack does contribute a major drag...
• Re: friday - vanagon content, some people's taste...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:43:55 -0400
  ...Also, and this would have been a real bummer for aerodynamics, an external sunshade above the wind screen was popular, especially on Mercury and...
• Re: Driver's door lock info?
  Historical mailing list - Rusty Johnson
  Fri, 9 Jun 2000 20:08:46 EDT
  ...I know it's possible -- as a demonstration of the Bumblebee Aerodynamics Corollary to Murphy's Law? TGIF no more than _one_ day per...
• Re: SURVEY - I need a metal fab. project
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 17:08:40 -0700
  ...I plan some holes for lights, spots for winch and hitch, tread plate on top and round corners to increase the aerodynamics. I have...
• Re: purpose of air dam???
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 18:20:21 +1200
  ...INCREASE drag by increasing frontal area; most are never tested for aerodynamics, either. Their purpose is usually for appearance. Those actually designed to WORK...
• WESTY AIR CONDITIONER IDEA
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 22:07:53 EDT
  ...worried about aerodynamics? drive a porsche.. chris
• Re: Welded a receiver hitch to my drawbar
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 18 May 2007 06:23:20 -0700
  ...I > debated whether to get a front mount hitch or have more efficient > aerodynamics of the rear rack. > > So I ended up using the...
• Re: Diesel schmiesel...i'm thinking of going electric
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 24 May 2008 06:49:34 -0700
  ...Too heavy, no aerodynamics. A repeatable range of 100 miles it will cost you more than $8000. If you want an EV, get something...
• sunroof like in Jurassic Park
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Dec 1995 13:57:27 -0600 (CST)
  ...plexiglass roof would be more wedge-shaped for better looks and aerodynamics. Now am I crrrazy, or what? :) -- Sami ('75 Westf.) dakhlia@wuecona.wustl...
• Re: cruising speed and MPG
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 20:01:34 -0700
  ...Based on aerodynamics alone, 70 requires almost 30% more fuel than 55. The odometers are also optimistic by ~4% so you are not going...