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• Box for luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Kedar Warriner
  Mon, 7 Jul 1997 10:38:38 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Wouldn't that cut down on air drag at highway speeds? Kedar '89 Westy
• Turbo drag vanagon
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Fri, 9 Mar 2007 10:57:49 -0700
  Want to waste some time on a Frydaye? Google "the akciddento turbo vw t25 builders van" Also on YouTube On 9-Mar-07, at...
• Re: Reduced Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:46:13 -0800
  ...Possible causes are ethanol and dragging brakes. As of July 3, 2007, Governor Ted Kulongoski signed HB 2210, mandating that all gasoline sold in...
• 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
  ...Thinking > about it, maybe higher vans would suffer less drag underneath, > (perhaps less ground effect drag). > > Dave - hard to explain all in short form...
• Re: Some aerodynamic ideas..
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 21:48:17 -0400
  ...As I remember, the (passenger) Vanagon has a pretty good coefficient of drag as it is compared to other cars---even better than some...
• Re: FOR SALE: Schleswig Coachwerks Vanagon Cabriolet
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 5 Apr 2003 10:54:02 -0500
  ...Does somebody remember this or the URL? Marc Perdue Ben T wrote: > Does anybody remember the Kawell Bus Dragster from the 70's? Their...
• Sticky brakes
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 25 Jun 2016 14:30:17 -0400
  My right side brake caliper is dragging and making a scraping sound. Should I just replace it or is the rebuild kit easy enough...
• RE: drag coefficient
  Historical mailing list - Eric L. Borgen
  Tue, 30 Apr 96 15:50:00 PDT
  Actually, I Was Just Thinking How Much I Dug This Thread! -Eric B. (Wanna Be College Geek) >Dontcha hate these anal-retentive college geeks...
• Re: Shocking seats!!
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Thu, 23 Mar 2006 18:53:47 -0500
  ...Have you thought of trying one of those ground straps that drag on the ground from the rear bumper? Pascal '84 Westy
• Re: Tail of the Dragon
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:26:34 -0500
  ...Tail of the Dragon High in the Great Smokey Mountains near the Tennessee/North Carolina border is a twisty, beast of a road with...
• LVT/F GM engineers' pithy quotes
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 24 Jan 2003 08:50:14 -0800
  ...the 2-way radio as an engineer was drag-racing her Buick Skylark on the dragstrip at the GM Milford Proving Grounds. "There's...
• Re: Frydaye Phoolishness - for all you over-60 folks:
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:23:50 -0400
  Another cartoon movie out (much more expensively [$17 for imax 3D]), replaces the aliens with dragons, and does it quite well. "How to Train...
• Re: What do I need?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 18:29:00 -0500
  Patti, Your '90 has (had?) a spoiler (sometimes called an air dam) below the bumper that is probably what is dragging. You can remove...
• Re: Looking for some history
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 15 Aug 2016 11:52:01 -0700
  ...What does it take to break this? Thank you, -- Scott Quinnett www.dragonflyvans.com 406-552-2980 dragonflyvans@gmail.com
• RE: Need help with brake problem
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Wed, 15 Nov 1995 11:17:44 -0700
  ...leaks, and brakes dragging. Perhaps the dragging is caused by air in the lines, and perhaps the air gets there through the same leaks...
• Re: Copyrights
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Sun, 12 Apr 1998 18:35:39 -0400
  ...Sorry for helping drag this thread out even further, just how I feel...
• Re: NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:52:29 -0800
  Mostly, but I think the only people that means anything to are those who manufacture the signs ;) Michael Snow > I thought the speed limit...
• Re: Air intake "scoops"
  Historical mailing list - Paul Schiemer
  Wed, 15 Dec 1999 08:32:33 -0400
  ...The drag of these scoops is negligible. NASA has a compendium of data available (reams & reams of books) on ducting. At certain speeds protruding...
• Re: "green" cars (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 19:26:53 -0500
  ...Adding a roof rack and a bicycle would trim off another 4-5 mpg, due to the added drag. Stuff hanging out in the...
• Re: Sticking brakes
  Historical mailing list - Tom Brunson
  Sat, 27 Sep 1997 15:23:57 UT
  Todd, There's certainly a problem, and continuing to drive with dragging brakes won't do any good to your wheel bearings. I'd...
• A different multi meter
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 8 Jan 2014 08:03:22 -0800
  ...http://www.dragoninnovation.com/projects/34-mooshimeter Rob vwrobb@gmail.com Volkswagen Enthusiast ....
• Re: AC compressor question...
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 17:29:31 EST
  ...The compressor cuases parasitic drag which uses up a ittle horsepower even when the AC is not on. You might even like this arrangement...
• Re: SA heavy duty mud flaps on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 11:34:14 -0400
  Why's that, Roger? You planning to mount 'em in front of the wheels? ;) Mike Roger Sisler wrote: > Nice, but the air drag will...
• Re: removing air conditioner without spilling the freon
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Mar 2016 08:09:29 -0500
  ...I'd like to remove it to get it out of the way and also to cut down on engine drag. I have two...
• Re: safe harbor
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 11 Sep 2001 20:19:23 -0700
  ...tomc, i hope all is right with you. > > bill > dragonlist@ipmts.ucsc.edu > cikasper@scruznet.com > scruzsyncro@yahoo.com >
• Re: Manual transmission grinds when shifted into into 2nd, 3rd gears
  Historical mailing list - John Lavery
  Mon, 20 Feb 2006 19:07:04 -0800
  ...How can I tell whether it's the clutch or the syncros? Also, if the clutch is dragging, does that mean I need to...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 13:20:08 -0600
  ...Would be useful for flow >> visualization and perhaps some >>> scaled drag values. >>> >>> >>> Alistair >>> Alistair, >> >> Good idea. The Revell kits are very accurate. >> You would...
• Re: aerodynamics (Seriously...)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Apr 96 19:39 CDT
  ...I think what I read about the drag cofficient of the Bus might have been in St. John, but maybe I imagined it. I...
• Re: 1.9l TD Engine torque & power tables, westy drag.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Mon, 4 Jan 1999 14:10:18 -0500
  ...Anyway, I assumed that the drag was calculated from actual "road" measurements, not a calculated value. The road test data is used to find...
• Re: yet another engine choice - VW "twincharger"
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 28 Sep 2005 10:30:59 -0500
  > > Now it's time to add the bottle and the go button for the big nose > bleed-- : ) I've got my drag chute and...
• Re: eBus project: A T2 Westfalia converted with electric motor and LiIon batteries.
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:39:21 -0400
  ...they are too heavy and >>> have too high rolling resistance and wind drag to work just off >>> solar cells. >>
• Re: Sweet Revenge
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Aug 1994 15:38:23 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I dragged that sucker all the way to the back of the Caddy...I got metal shavings...as I dragged the knife back I...
• Re: Mystery Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Tue, 16 Jun 1998 16:03:43 EDT
  ...Could it be true? Woooooo-Rocketfast! Will the Kennedy kit come with the drag chute, or will it be an option? p.
• Re: VW rail-bus
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 19:21:01 -0400
  ...I remember back in 1997 going out to Manorville with Joe Gunyan to drag it out of the woods.
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 21:53:57 -0500
  ...The steep slope of the windshield and angled rear hatch glass makes a huge difference in drag over the earlier 68-79 bus. Extensive...
• Re: Vanagon spoiler...the REAL Reason it exists
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 1996 00:00:04 GMT
  ...What you would think is a lot of increased drag is actually reduced overall drag because of the reduction of airflow over the dirtiest...
• 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
  ...That increases drag. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=316411&highlight=drag Jim On Jan 20, 2010, at 10:31 AM...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 17:07:15 -0700
  ...We looked at the rear drag profile and > undercarriage > sealing. For the rear drag issue, we modeled pressure zone profiles > and put > together three...
• Re: removing gmail warning from vanagon messages?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 1 Sep 2016 20:21:42 -0400
  ...Nothing to > worry about (I think). > > Karl > > On Thu, Sep 1, 2016 at 7:48 PM, Dragon List <dragon01list@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > i just...
• Re: Vanagon Drag Coefficient?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 16:49:39 -0500
  <snip> does anyone know the age of the autobahn? i bet the old bug and busses would get slammed on it? just wondering. <snip...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 18:16:54 -0400
  ...We looked at the rear drag profile and > undercarriage > sealing. For the rear drag issue, we modeled pressure zone profiles > and put > together three...
• Tail of the Dragon
  Historical mailing list - Ed Lloyd
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 11:39:59 -0400
  ...Dozens of motorcycles flock there each day to tackle the notorious “Tail of the Dragon,” as it is called. This spot on US 129...
• Re: NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:30:36 -0800
  ...NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity Average velocity along interstate 5 > was 80.6 mph I thought the speed limit in California...
• looking for westfalia diesel with bad engine
  Historical mailing list - Mike Harrnacker
  Wed, 13 Feb 2002 21:01:29 -0800
  ...The vehicle needs to be within easy dragging distance to Tacoma, WA Mike Harrnacker Lakewood, WA __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Send FREE Valentine eCards with...
• Dragging Brakes
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Thu, 16 Mar 2000 09:42:02 -0800
  ...What on earth could be causing *all four* of the brakes to drag?? (in addition to pulling to port on flat level ground) Could...
• 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: Steel fuel line adapter & curtain springs
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 26 Jun 2012 10:40:58 -0700
  ...And what's he doing to push his transmission up to 240 degrees? Mine rarely tops 210 unless I'm dragging a half ton...
• Re: NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Thu, 24 Jan 2008 06:00:28 -0800
  ...NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity > Average velocity along interstate 5 > > was 80.6 mph It's only velocity if you state...
• Re: Turnkey Proposal Rocky Mountain Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 25 May 2012 06:22:57 -0700
  On May 25, 2012, at 4:17 AM, Rowan Tipton <uther@DRAGONHOME.ORG> wrote: > They appear to have gone out of business. At any...
• LOL, WBX powered drag bus
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:05:30 -0400
  This is the first engine swap I have heard of with a WBX going in instead of coming out. Typical result :-) http://www.youtube...
• Re: Enough Already--- Tool calendars?
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 14:22:41 -0700
  ...A quick mention is fine but don't make me embarrassed to be a male of the species by dragging this out. Thanks! David...
• Re: Aerodynamics and the Westie luggage rack, etc..
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:31:49 -0700
  ...A vehicle > with a sloping back roof and tail (eg a real Beetle) will have a poor > drag coefficient, because there is no separation...
• Re: Chrome Barrels-Iron Rings
  Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
  Tue, 7 May 2002 21:08:38 -0700
  Shad Laws of LN Engineering ( think I've got that right)Is making Nickies for the Type 1 Cal Look /Drag racing crowd ( the...
• Re: can anyone with a european etka...
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 3 May 2002 12:28:37 -0700
  ...Bill Kasper <dragonlist@IPMTS.UCSC.EDU> >> Reply-To: Bill Kasper <dragonlist@IPMTS.UCSC.EDU> >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> Subject: can anyone with a...
• Re: Cockeyed Parking Brake Equalizer
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:45:23 -0700
  Jim Felder wrote: > There is always going to be some drag in friction through all the > various bearings and joints and gears into the...
• Re: Aaaaargh! Brake failure (long)
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 08:50:01 -0700
  My brakes do seem to drag. I was hoping to be able to avoid changing the brake lines, but it looks like that will...
• Re: 1st gear shifting problem
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 17:50:32 -0600
  Yes, I had this problem when my clutch cylinder was not retracting fully and the clutch would drag slightly. The problem only happened after...
• Re: Whining about 17-18 mpg
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 05:08:53 -0800
  ...pensioner (14MPG on good days) Drag coeff. .5, BHP 240, Top speed Ton Up + 18 ran out of balls. H-6 DOHC 3.3l...
• Re: NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:32:54 -0800
  Average velocity along interstate 5 > was 80.6 mph I thought the speed limit in California was 70. Robert 1982 Westfalia ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - tmiller
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 22:14:20 -0400
  ...frontal area X Cx (coefficient of drag) to get a total drag number. So, a Vanagon DOES have a larger frontal area than a...