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• Speed
  Historical mailing list - Don Williams
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 11:18:15 -0800
  ...I have no spare tire or > tire > carrier up front, so that probably hurt aerodynamics a bit. I had the van > loaded (but by...
• Rear wipers lacking on European T3s
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 26 Oct 2002 14:33:11 +1300
  ...It's a matter of aerodynamics... it seems that the VW doesn't have a low-pressure zone over the window, so road-level...
• Re: interesting tiico advertisement...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:48:52 -0400
  I bet the highway aerodynamics are better, but the crosswinds have to suck. On Sep 14, 2006, at 11:33 PM, Florian Speier wrote...
• Longevity of Conversion Engines
  Historical mailing list - Kim Howe
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 10:56:34 +0800
  ...Beetle (or less), and they were pushing around a light weight, aerodynamic body. This causes me to wonder what the life expectancy is for...
• Re: van aerodynamics, was Re: BenT's dream vanagon now for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:38:30 -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: Double Roof / Portable Shade
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 14:05:20 EDT
  ...such an arrangement will do to your crosswind resistance and other aerodynamic complications. Probably great in the slow rough stuff but a liability on...
• Re: Aerodynamics?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 2 Nov 2018 11:46:48 -0700
  ...2018 8:16 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Aerodynamics? > > I’ve read a lot of threads but not this idea of...
• Re: Top Speed
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 11:20:43 -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: Friday - Bumper Sticker Contest
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 21:39:52 -0600
  ...CYBERSPACE.ORG> writes: > On Fri, 13 Dec 2002, Jim Ellis wrote: > > > Aerodynamic Test Vehicle: <Control Group> > > I love this one. :) > > _ _ > __ _ _ _| | | | David M. Brodbeck (N8SRE...
• Re: aerodynamics (Seriously...)
  Historical mailing list - Ed Mellinger
  Wed, 01 May 1996 10:42:18 -0700
  ...Conerning bus aerodynamics... While I was at NASA-Ames they were testing an 18-wheeler in the big wind tunnel, with simple slab-like...
• Re: Aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sun, 7 Jul 2013 14:47:35 -0400
  It's forcing me to sign in to Google then it's denying me access. On 7/7/2013 1:47 PM, Dick Wong...
• Re: Pair of dead mirrors wanted
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Jan 2012 21:56:40 -0500
  ...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 - Original Campmobil Spoiler
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:15:22 -0500
  I surprised no one has mentioned the stock "Spoiler" for the Type 2 (aka Vanagon) Campmobil that was installed instead of the traditional "Luggage...
• Re: Westy Drag Coeff?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 22:07:52 -0700
  Yeah, didnt he say something about improving the aerodynamics of the bottom of the vanagon? Talked about building fiberglass shell to cover up the...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 09:00:59 -0500
  ...2004 6:24 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon! On 10/17/04 8:53 PM, "Stan...
• RE: neat old bus manual find
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 10:48:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...What's so strange about that? A bus is much more aerodynamic than, say, the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile. Or the vehicle that brings the...
• Re: Headin' down the highway FRIDAY NVC
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 5 Aug 2004 13:55:52 -0500
  ...Rumor has it your're going to apply an > extra-slick ceramic coating that makes it so aerodynamic you can tow it > with an...
• Re: NVC, Full timing article.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 06:23:30 -0400
  ...when it was new and probably didn't have as good aerodynamics as some diesel pushers. E. ________________________________________________________________ Sent via the WebMail system at mail...
• Re: Some aerodynamic ideas..
  Historical mailing list - Phil Stanhope
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 08:30:11 -0700
  ...It is > definitely getting somewhere between 5-10% better > mpg. > The Porsche 928 is a horrible example of > aerodynamics, despite its sleek > look. Its...
• Re: Some aerodynamic ideas..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 20:11:49 -0700
  ...Some aerodynamic ideas.. > Don, > > good points but what about the rear end? In my opinion its the > draggiest part of the beast. > > Alistair
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 21:29:03 +1300
  >Those pics are good. I'd be inclined to make a plug to fit the empty >luggage rack, but... > >I have been bitten on...
• Re: the picasa link to pics of our california model
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:39:17 -0400
  ...It should be more aerodynamic. Cool. Chris. On Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 9:39 PM, Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com> wrote: > http://picasaweb...
• Re: Speed
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 15:06:07 -0500
  ...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: Longevity of Conversion Engines
  Historical mailing list - Kim Howe
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 00:57:16 +0800
  ...The radiator also has a fan that uses horsepower, or presents aerodynamic drag as moving air flows through it. The aircooled doesn't move...
• Re: Aerodynamics for MPG
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:21:53 -0400
  Can someone pmail the pic to me as an attachment? I had heard that someone made one before... one look at the space shuttle...
• Re: All those with 205 tires...
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 22:35:31 -0600
  Nothing wrong with skinny tires! (185-14) Less rolling and aerodynamic resistance and tire weight means (probably mostly theoretically) better mpg. Better traction in...
• Re: friday - vanagon content, some people's taste...
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:38:28 -0700
  On 10/23/2009 12:43 PM Dave Mcneely wrote: > Also, and this would > have been a real bummer for aerodynamics, an external sunshade...
• Re: Dometic Refrig finally working on gas
  Historical mailing list - Gregory M Daughtry
  Sun, 27 Apr 97 16:01:00 PDT
  ...4/27/97 4:07 PM could change the aerodynamics of the cavity. After cleaning things out well, with the refrig still running on...
• Re: Air intake "scoops"
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Tue, 14 Dec 1999 11:40:45 -0700
  ...horsepower gained by air scoop ram effect could overcome the extra aerodynamic drag created by the scoop. Clearly, for a scoop to be effective...
• Re: Cardboard Air Deflector Thread?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 3 Nov 2000 11:19:21 -0800
  ...the way, I have learned to respect German engineering, although the > aerodynamics of the Vanagon, let's be honest, is somewhat questionable ... do > these...
• Re: Online Vanagon Mileage Survey
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 13:23:53 -0700
  ...All the aerodynamic drag of a full Westy but 200 lbs lighter. On Nov 2, 2007 1:12 PM, Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@gmail...
• Re: Some aerodynamic ideas..
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 09:58:45 -0400
  ...It is > definitely getting somewhere between 5-10% better mpg. > The Porsche 928 is a horrible example of aerodynamics, despite its sleek > look. Its...
• Re: Aerodynamics for MPG
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:32:12 -0600
  I remember him reporting 27mpg at pretty high speeds. Florian On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 11:41 AM, miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com...
• Re: Gas Mileage Improvements?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:37:19 -0700
  ...4) Most important of all, SLOW DOWN! Seriously, regardless of your vehicle's inherent aerodynamic characteristics the faster you go the harder your engine...
• Re: is anyone going to roast a turkey in the van?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:26:19 -0800
  ...Better aerodynamics maybe? ;) Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline...
• Re: Gas mileage / emissions
  Historical mailing list - William Wedenoja
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 18:02:46 -0500
  ...as my Saab, which is a lot smaller, lighter, and more aerodynamic. a/c doesn't seem to affect our mileage on the highway...
• Floppy Wiper arm, is there a fix?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 09:51:58 -0400
  ...the new "fancy" (price ones) type wiper blades that seem more aerodynamic, but I don't just want to fork over the $30 bucks...
• Re: � � � Re: aerodynamics, was : 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 12:32:02 EDT
  ...These are both calculations and measurements taking into account aerodynamic drag and rolling resistance. TheFor the calculations, I have used measured torque curves for...
• Re: Why no HP upgrades?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 24 May 2012 20:25:54 -0700
  ...Srsly? I know little about aerodynamics -- can such a dinky little bit of plastic make such a big difference? Why am I not using...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Sat, 16 Oct 2004 22:38:25 +0200
  ProjectZwo had some bolt-on stuff that was supposed to help Not sure if it was aerodynamic or just apperance help but anyway, a...
• Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:29:13 -0700
  ...In case anyone is interested in how aerodynamic drag sucks down the gas...
• Re: Top Speed
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 17:45:56 +0100
  ...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: Great Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 14:22:40 -0900
  ...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: Aerodynamics?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 1 Nov 2018 10:46:01 -0700
  I don't think there's an easy way the reduce wind noise in general, unless you're talking about whistling noises due window...
• Re: aerodynamics (Seriously...)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 29 Apr 96 14:16:00 CDT
  On Mon, 29 Apr 1996 14:08:16 -0500 <Porter_Fred%PAX9@mr.nawcad.navy.mil> said: >This is similar to why golf balls...
• Re: Removing wiper blade aarm
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 06:56:53 -0800
  ...Not even a good > index. > > I bought another aerodynamic wiper arm at my VW recycling source to put on > my passenger side front window...
• Re: Aerodynamics?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 3 Nov 2018 07:25:56 -0700
  ...2018 8:16 PM >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> Subject: Re: Aerodynamics? >> >> I’ve read a lot of threads but not this idea of...
• Re: Aerodynamics?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 1 Nov 2018 21:15:38 -0400
  ...2018 12:46 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Aerodynamics? > > I don't think there's an easy way the reduce wind...
• Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 28 Apr 2016 07:42:24 -0400
  ...Long obsolete for poor aerodynamics, but they are an > > effective early form of air conditioning. > > > >
• Re: Fwd: Corvair-powered Bay on Virginia CL
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:56:10 -0800
  ...Said the thing was pretty scary at speed because it wanted to fly due to it's shape....At that speed, aerodynamics are more...
• Re: Belly Pans for speed or MPG
  Historical mailing list - pepperd
  Fri, 16 May 2008 08:46:24 -0700
  ...Has anyone ever fitted full belly pans under their Vanagon for increased aerodynamic efficiency? There's a lot under there that snags airflow and...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - English II, Bill
  Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:26:21 -0700
  ...I don't get any sense of saving gas with alterations to the van aerodynamics. Bill Santa Cruz Mountains, Boulder Creek, South of Big...
• Re: Moon discs?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 Jul 2011 22:03:43 -0700
  ...usually aluminum hubcaps, like for dry lake bed race cars, for aerodynamics, like in the 50's. and there are Baby Moon hubcaps. so...
• Re: AT *vs* manual
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Dec 1997 21:08:07 -0500
  ...Vanagons are big metal un-aerodynamic lousy coefficient wind drag boxes on wheels.... not race cars... but then again, how much krap/camping gear...
• Re: Back again!
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 20:59:23 EDT
  ...passing those Suburbans instead due to the lower weight and better aerodynamics. I'll bet that roof rack can get you going even faster...
• Headers advantages
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 08:56:13 -0700
  ...stall convertor hooks up, and speed is above 48 mph, where aerodynamic force becomes effective. This in my opinion is the flat spot in...
• Re: aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 18:21:30 -0700
  ...Has anyone thought about replacing the roof rack with something more aerodynamic? Are power mirrors better than the older versions? Reinhard 83 Westy, "Moose...
• Re: Aero mod to Westy roof
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sun, 9 Dec 2012 20:13:19 -0700
  ...He uses it a little like an enclosed storage space, with the tri-purpose of better aerodynamics and noise abatement. bob
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 13:38:38 -0600
  On 10/19/04 12:37 PM, "Dennis Wood" <guskersthecat@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > At this point the golfers will chime in with the dimpled...
• Re: Vanagon Spoiler
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 14 May 1996 16:39:04 -0400
  ...calling a spoiler... >But does your vanagon really have good enough aerodynamics and go fast enough to cause >lift? Well, its really not a...