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• Re: Aerodynamics and the Westie luggage rack, etc..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:58:19 -0700
  ...Aerodynamics and the Westie luggage rack, etc.. > dear fronts piece wanters > > you guys all laugh at my millage #'s and say they are untrue...
• Belly pans for speed /mpg
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 18 May 2008 08:12:03 -0700
  While the vanagon might just be the worst-shape possible for efficient aerodynamics, small improvements add up. Maybe the Sprinter vans are worse shapes...
• Name for my Westy
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 18:30:02 -0700
  ...Similar aerodynamics, although they used the term 'fineness ratio', length divided by diameter, 6 to 1 for the Hindenburg. Similar top speed, 84.4...
• Re: re Aerodynamics for MPG
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 15:43:38 +0000
  How many people recall the air dams that used to be for sale during the first energy crisis in the '70's? Fiberglass with...
• Re: Aerodynamics and the Westie luggage rack, etc..
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:42:29 -0600
  On Sat, Sep 27, 2008 at 12:31 AM, Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com> wrote: > dear fronts piece wanters > > you guys all laugh at...
• Re: Aerodynamics?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 3 Nov 2018 10:08:47 -0700
  I have FatMat sound damping in both front doors, sliding door and rear hatch. This makes a big difference in the interior noise level...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 12:47:30 -0400
  ...2004 12:50 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon! On 18-Oct-04, at 8:08 AM...
• Re: Why don't we have these kinds of Pop top here in the USA "Atlantic "
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:44:57 -0700
  ...26/2008, Michael Snow wrote... >> > >> >> I can't imagine that the aerodynamics are significantly different. >> >> >> > >> > Ditto. The surface area is the same, and the...
• Re: Belly Pans for speed or MPG
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 16 May 2008 07:45:17 -0800
  ...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: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 13:52:10 -0400
  ...2004 12:50 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon! On 18-Oct-04, at 8:08 AM...
• Re: LineX Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:23:29 -0400
  ...http://www.aerospaceweb.org/question/aerodynamics/q0215.shtml Yours, David
• Van aerodynamics and high output alternators
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 14:46:34 -0400
  I have been reading the info about van aerodynamics with great interest, as I have been doing some brainstorming of my own in this...
• MOD re tinyurl was Re: Aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 7 Jul 2013 17:22:43 -0400
  At 05:04 PM 7/7/2013, Scott Ohana wrote: >do you know how to use Tiny URL ...? >it's neat . >works great. >then...
• Re: Why are campers higher at the rear?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 13:32:10 -0500
  ...the wheels. > Does it have something to do with improving the aerodynamics of the > top? Then why is there no different part #? > Besides curiosity...
• Re: Moon discs?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:03:16 -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...
• Re: Wind noise?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Mon, 26 May 2008 23:27:38 -0700
  ...one thing you will never get in a vanagon is flush side windows and aerodynamics. They have flush enough windshields, but............ i finally figured...
• Aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 08:23:22 +1000
  I attended a lecture by Jay Baldwin last night. He discussed the Dymaxion car designed and built by Buckminster Fuller in the twenties and...
• Re: nvc: anyone had/have a Porsche 944?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 21 Aug 2002 17:17:58 EDT
  ...924S turened out to be mraginally faster on the straighwawy than the 944 dues primarily to better aerodynamics. so i heard... BenT <A HREF...
• Re: window seals
  Historical mailing list - Jeff K
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 07:42:38 -0700
  ...Is this true or is it basically the same as > everyone else's trim? Thanks for any help. > Jason > '86 Syncro Vanagon (aerodynamics courtesy...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Wed, 26 Oct 2011 09:52:47 -0700
  "I got better gas milage, even loaded down for 3 week trip, when I have the 18 ft canoe on top." � I can certainly...
• Re: van aerodynamics, was Re: BenT's dream vanagon now for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:19:50 -0500
  Sure, just not thinking as clearly as I should be (so what's new, after all I'm officially old now, what with medicare...
• Re: window seals
  Historical mailing list - SyncroWesty
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 06:39:34 -0700
  ...Is this true or is it basically the same as > everyone else's trim? Thanks for any help. > Jason > '86 Syncro Vanagon (aerodynamics courtesy...
• Re: Aerodynamics for MPG
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:26:45 -0600
  On Fri, Jun 13, 2008 at 5:50 AM, J Stewart <fonman4277@comcast.net> wrote: > . My fuel mileage was shocking-around 10mpg. My mileage...
• 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: Aerodynamics?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 3 Nov 2018 08:21:36 -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: Welded a receiver hitch to my drawbar
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sat, 19 May 2007 00:33:46 -0400
  ...I > > debated whether to get a front mount hitch or have more efficient > > aerodynamics of the rear rack. >
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 10:08:36 -0500
  O.K., I've seen all sorts of formulas and explanations for aerodynamics and drag. What I haven't seen is actual numbers for...
• Re: Why are campers higher at the rear?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 13:46:27 -0700
  ...the wheels. >> Does it have something to do with improving the aerodynamics of the >> top? Then why is there no different part #? >> Besides curiosity...
• Re: Why don't we have these kinds of Pop top here in the USA "Atlantic "
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:00:08 -0700
  ...26/2008, Michael Snow wrote... >>> > >>> >> I can't imagine that the aerodynamics are significantly different. >>> >> >>> > >>> > Ditto. The surface area is the same, and the...
• Re: aerodynamics (Seriously...)
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Thu, 2 May 1996 08:37:10 MST
  > to following motorcyclists and vanagonauts. I think there were safety > problems with their acceptance (not that I understand why anyone was > worried about the...
• 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
  ...57:35 -0700 From: John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM> Subject: Re: Aerodynamics for MPG > What about using one of those old-fashioned bug shields...
• Re: New Adventurewagen tops soon available
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:16:47 -0800
  ...the aerodynamics are excellent. goes through the air more smoothly than a Westy, at say 60 + mpg. Does not feel top heavydriving it. Does...
• Re: New Vanagon Body Effects
  Historical mailing list - Ron 'Coyote' Lussier
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 10:36:41 -0800
  ...suspended for exceeding > bandwidth!) > > or 1-800-289-5488. > > or > > Kaminari Aerodynamics > > 12842 Joy St. > > Garden Grove, CA 92640 > > (714) 741-9360 > > > > but i...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 23:54:53 +1300
  >One of my first impressions of the my 85 sunroof the day I bought it used in >97 and drove it home was how...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:32:48 -0700
  ...YAHOO.COM> wrote: > > From: Danny C. <bruiserbabie@YAHOO.COM> > Subject: Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top) > To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Recommended Luggage Rack Bin
  Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 10:44:54 -0700
  ...to carry extra clothing while not disturbing the sleek, raindrop-like aerodynamics of the van. Storables has a web site: (www.Storables.com). Tom...
• Re: Van aerodynamics and high output alternators
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 14:20:32 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver mathew Bennett wrote: > I have been reading the info about van aerodynamics with great interest, as I have...
• Re: sunroof like in Jurassic Park
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Dec 1995 15:11:46 -0500
  ...plexiglass >roof would be more wedge-shaped for better looks and aerodynamics. > >Now am I crrrazy, or what? :) nope i think it is a...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 20:56:57 -0700
  One other thought... the pics do not show the airflow at the back of the van. I would guess that there is a bit...
• Re: Van aerodynamics and high output alternators
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 15:22:51 -0400
  ...On 7/29/07, mathew Bennett <matsuwesty@earthlink.net> wrote: > I have been reading the info about van aerodynamics with great interest, as > I...
• Re: Aerodynamics?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 3 Nov 2018 12:51:17 -0400
  ...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: reversing sliding side windows
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 22:31:09 -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...
• 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: don'know much about aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list - Dean Paul Karpowicz
  Sat, 6 Aug 1994 10:11:49 -0500 (CDT)
  I have done the rearward facing two person seat thing in my van. I got an old fold up table from a friend, and...
• Re: � � � Re: aerodynamics, was : 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 12:32:02 EDT
  ...K., I've seen all sorts of formulas and explanations for aerodynamics and > drag. What I haven't seen is actual numbers for a...
• Re: Why are campers higher at the rear?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 23:10:16 -0400
  ...the wheels. >Does it have something to do with improving the aerodynamics of the >top? Then why is there no different part #? >Besides curiosity...
• Re: Subiegon/Vanaru Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:03:36 -0500
  Most of the Vanagons inefficiencies come from the vehicle itself. Aerodynamics, frontal area, under chassis turbulence etc. The Subaru engines offer some efficiency improvements...
• Re: van aerodynamics - Original Campmobil Spoiler
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:37:58 -0800
  dear spoiler our california model that got destroyed a month ago had that option it made it look very distinctive and cool sadley it...
• Re: aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 19:50:30 -0600
  On 10/18/04 7:21 PM, "Reinhard Vehring" <rvehring@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > So why is the Westy drag coefficient so much higher > than...
• Effects of tire sizes on fuel economy!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 18:09:04 -0500
  ...The biggest improvement will come from driving slower and doing something with the lack of aerodynamics. Dennis
• Re: Clear Coat--Can I buy it?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:47:22 -0600
  ...Hope to improve my aerodynamics after I slough off the old and wax.. Thanks. Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle
• =?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...
• Re: alloy wheel centers--was Three Items
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 16:28:49 -0800
  ...http://www.qadas.com/~kanas <http://www.qadas.com/%7Ekanas<http://www.qadas.com/~kanas> > > > > > > Aerodynamics are for people who can't build engines...
• Re: Aerodynamics and the Westie luggage rack, etc..
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 11:07:55 -0700
  ...Aerodynamics and the Westie luggage rack, etc.. > > > > dear fronts piece wanters >> >> you guys all laugh at my millage #'s and say they are untrue...
• Re: Gas prices (NPR 4/22/96)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 10:17:04 -0700
  ...Also cited was the increased usage of dino-products via popularity of "minivans" and trucks and the associated lack of aerodynamics. When I heard...
• Re: Engine Conversion and MPG
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 11:25:57 -0700
  ...The aerodynamics of the Vanagon are not improved by engine conversions or mods. The MPG can certainly be improved but a claim of 25...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 16:20:47 -0600
  On 10/18/04 3:51 PM, "Kim Brennan" <kimbrennan@MAC.COM> wrote: > An excellent picture. Note that the Westy has significant turbulence > over...
• MPG
  Historical mailing list - Niall Mac Caughey
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 11:27:36 +0100
  ...Assuming that the brick-like aerodynamics of the Westy were a large part of the problem, I kept it under 60 for most of...
• Re: NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:21:22 -0800
  ...The Bimmer *does* have pretty good aerodynamics, and adding stuff hanging off the back is going to kill those aerodynamics. I'd be interested...