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• Re: buying a new gutless wonder
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 3 Apr 2003 19:11:15 +1200
  ...vehicle >standard 4wd like 4motion >Volkswagens have today for better road traction if it doesn't turn it into an understeerer >I'd like...
• Re: purple springs from H&R
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 17 Dec 2008 17:17:54 -0800
  ...treads on it. > Works ok, but if the car > ever loses traction and starts to spin...you MUST not let up on the > throttle...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 13:04:19 -0800
  ...When the right upper control arm came loose again and cupped the inside of my right front, I rotated them upon alignment in the...
• Re: Letter to VW
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:37:57 -0500
  ...50 mpg station wagon with vista roof, traction control, etc. I'll bet they never advertise it and cancel it after a year. Thanks...
• Re: .................... and vanagons (friday post with little Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:21:17 -0700
  dear legs why not install hand controls like on a motor cycle then you could shift ... yours On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 5...
• Re: The "Real" a NEW Micro-bus, now Element with pop top
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:36:02 -0800
  ...Pretty > annoying.Not as smooth acceleration as a real AWD or traction > control vehicle. Add to > all that those unbelievably annoying suicide doors which...
• Re: Am stuck in a wheel chair (not a funny post and its not friday...)
  Historical mailing list - Ron Tipton
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 09:00:21 -0400
  ...Depending on model year, this can include rear shoulder harnesses, air bags in various places, traction control, anti-lock brakes, etc. I would like...
• Re: Front end workout-saved my Westy and our lives
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 27 Sep 2013 08:50:15 -0500
  ...No, our vans were built long before <BR>antilock brakes, traction control systems and airbags; but when <BR>properly maintained systems like the suspension...
• Re: Differential Lock curiosity
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 15:29:35 +0100
  ...This wheel will have only pretty reduced contact to the ground and thus little traction, as will have the front wheel on the opposite...
• Re: Snow, 4wd vehicles and syncros
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:37:56 -0500
  ...I'm sure without the syncro traction I would have spun out on the shoulder or median. > > The side roads (what I was travelingon...
• Re: the VW Eurovan's future is doomed here in the US...please read and give feedback
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 12:58:28 -0500
  ...4-wheel hydraulic discs with ABS, traction control > (ASR), automatic load sensing > > Body type: Steel / unibody design > Fuel tank: 25 gallons > Airbags: Driver and...
• Not the tire thread (again)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Mon, 14 May 2007 10:55:34 -0400
  ...It's got great weight distribution and traction galore but the weight is the only thing I can come up with if the mechanics...
• Re: Traction? Not very much
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:39:33 -0700
  ...My Ski Patrol >>>> job had >>>> me arriving there at an ungodly hour to shoot the avalanche >>>> control guns on >>>> stormy mornings, so my commute...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 09:50:29 -0800
  ...Suspension for Off Roading Off roaders will air down the tires to improve traction and reduce sinking on soft dirt, mud, and sand. As...
• Re: Just like a Vanagon, but modern..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:06:47 -0800
  ...The 2WD ones are known for extremely poor traction in slippery conditions. the 4WD ones are real mechanical nightmares I hear. And the 2WD...
• Re: MERCEDES WHEELS 62MM?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:43:54 -0800
  ...The more the brakes, wheels and tires weigh, the harder it is for the shocks to control and dampen that weight. Ride and handling...
• Re: ride height adjustment? (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 11:04:14 -0700
  ...A) unsprung weight of the suspension parts (wheel, steering knuckle, control arms) this is minor compared to the other forces and only becomes more...
• Re: WINTER DRIVING
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Tue, 11 Nov 1997 11:38:38 EST
  ...This can lead to a loss of traction, and then you're sliding. Recovering from skids: well, if you lock the front wheels up...
• Would you be interested in a limited-slip diff for your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 2 Oct 1999 21:56:26 -0700
  ...The QUAIFE also controls loss of traction when the drive wheels are on slippery surfaces such as ice and snow or mud, providing the...
• Fuel economy
  Historical mailing list - Keese, Brian W
  Wed, 12 Jul 2000 09:20:02 -0500
  ...Another highway fuel saver is cruise control. Using cruise control helps you maintain a constant speed and reduces fuel consumption. 4. TUNE UP AND...
• Re: Bilstein b6 Syncro front shock perch spacers
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 25 Apr 2020 07:18:31 -0700
  ...They seem to be quite tough, and good traction. I’d do wish they made them smaller diameter. It’s raining today, don’t...
• Re: .................... and vanagons (friday post with little Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:01:38 -0700
  ...It can be fatal, if you're in an emergency > situation right at the limits of traction, and your silly automatic tranny > decides it...
• Vanagon, my love ...
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:14:32 -0800
  ...I'm simply > more at home with RWD vehicles handling behavior..especially a vehicle > without fancy computer traction control. > > 3/ They are sturdy. Look...
• Re: Thoughts on conversions (kinda LONG)
  Historical mailing list - *****************
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 12:25:40 -0500
  ...mean better traction. One issue I have not looked at is the room needed around the front of the engine. rear control arms may...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 07:43:15 -0800
  ...Suspension for Off Roading > > See Burley Motorsports' custom upper control arms that eliminate the > finicky bushings. Also, for a good off road ride you...
• Re: Tire pressure ... help please...
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 21 Nov 2018 07:18:47 -0800
  ...While steering may "feel" better you may really have less > traction and control to go with that stiffer ride. > > > > Dennis > > > > > > > https://www.tiresafety.com...
• Re: Duals??
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 14 Jan 2005 10:08:22 -0600
  ...problem I can forsee is the inside wheel rubbng on the control >>>arm. >>>It would have to sit in the wheel well pretty deep...
• Re: Why new tires should go on the rear.
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 11 Jul 2015 11:18:33 -1000
  ...Generally ..rear wheel drive two wheel drive vehicles should have the tire /wheel combination with the most stability and traction on the rear. The...
• Re: vanagon difficulty
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 5 Sep 2009 06:48:02 -0700
  ...Mine has crappy (can I still say crappy on this list?) traction on snow or sand. No, for pure driving--point A to point...
• Re: Vanagon, my love ...
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:23:04 -0600
  ...I'm simply >> more at home with RWD vehicles handling behavior..especially a vehicle >> without fancy computer traction control. >> >> 3/ They are sturdy. Look...
• Re: Bobo Iceskater
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Nov 1994 15:19:51 -0800
  ...I jammed on the brakes, and the bus slid gently, and to some degree under my control, toward the right side of the road...
• Re: Am stuck in a wheel chair (not a funny post and its not friday...)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 24 Sep 2003 11:13:49 -0700
  ...Depending on model year, this can include rear shoulder harnesses, air bags in various places, traction control, anti-lock brakes, etc. I would like...
• Driving style=fuel economy...Friday semi
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 19 Jun 2015 06:45:13 -0700
  ...240k on mine) and excellent traction.... Running down the interstate with the AC on and the cruise control set at 80 mph or bashing...
• Re: F/you think we have problems? Try owning a Porsche 928
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:48:29 -0800
  ...alarm would go off, or move >>> the heated seat and the traction control light would illuminate, really >>> weird stuff...and often interconnected in insidious...
• Re: Diff lock in a 2wd
  Historical mailing list - caryccc
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 04:33:57 -0600
  ...Maybe instead of using a stranded cable, a solid wire (similar to our vanagon ventilation control cables) would be better. The bellcrank arm that...
• Re: Air Cooled Vanagon Flooding
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 20:42:42 -0500
  ...After > replacing the cracked vacuum line which ran to the fuel pressure > control valve I have found that the van only floods when I...
• Re: I rather drive the Vanagon (snow tires)
  Historical mailing list - Kevin White
  Sun, 15 Jun 2014 11:37:07 -0800
  Having participated in the part of this discussion that concentrated purely on traction (spinning or not spinning, Peloquin, or not, etc.), I'll throw...
• Re: Manual or AT? Porche or Vanagon...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 09:39:12 +1200
  ...Spinning >tire(s)==no control. This is especially true on ice. > >Front wheel drive vehicles have an advantage in snow, over rear drive >vehicles...
• Re: .................... and vanagons (friday post with little Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:45:01 -0700
  ...It can be fatal, if you're in an emergency situation right at the limits of traction, and your silly automatic tranny decides it...
• Re: AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip options?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 5 Nov 2015 22:15:01 -0500
  ...Fix the traction problem first. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Don Hanson Sent: Thursday...
• Re: CR@P!!! Now a NV Statistic
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:02:29 -0700
  ...So your brakes where strong, but your tire traction was weak ? what was the condition of the pavement .........wet ? friend of mine hit the...
• Re: .................... and vanagons (friday post with little Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:16:23 -0400
  ...and vanagons (friday post with little Vanagon) dear legs why not install hand controls like on a motor cycle then you could shift ... yours...
• road test: 1986 vanagon camper syncro
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 06 Feb 95 15:11:22 CST
  ...9.0:1 Engine-control system ............ Digifant electronic with port fuel injection Emissions controls ............... 3-way catalytic converter, feedback fuel-air-ratio control Valve...
• Why I love Mercedes Benz but would never own one of their cars (Friday ramblings)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:30:57 -0700
  ...In 1987, Mercedes-Benz applied its patent by introducing a�traction control system�that worked under both braking and acceleration � Airbags�were first introduced...
• New 2001 EV details
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 14:44:55 -0800
  ...To enhance performance and control, Volkswagen is equipping every EuroVan with its highly advanced Electronic Stability Program, ESP. For traction control the Anti-Slip...
• Re: Syncro Critic
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 11 Sep 2013 11:25:57 -0700
  ...you can just lock up the fronts under heavy braking if traction is less than idea . ) Most syncro's have a locking rear differential...
• Re: is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Wed, 9 May 2001 18:21:21 -0500
  ...I'm happier driving the Passat in the snow, with its front wheel drive, antilock brakes and traction control. I don't much try...
• Re: Automatic vs Manual trans. ( Friday )
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 11 Sep 2015 12:51:32 -1000
  ...zero feel ....I like to power slide and counter steer cars in less-than-optimum-traction conditions .. that car just was not controllable in...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 13:06:36 -0800
  ...Suspension for Off Roading >> >> See Burley Motorsports' custom upper control arms that eliminate the >> finicky bushings. Also, for a good off road ride you...
• Re: Westy Weighed... Setting Corner Spring Rates
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 07:54:40 -0800
  ...Dampers/Dampeners...whatever, the shocks control how quickly the springs compress and extend. Suspension art is really fascinating and quite a study.
• Re: Looking for project van
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 18:03:47 +1200
  ...Finally, at times there will need to be >interaction with the ABS system (none on Vanagons) and the traction control >units (ditto). An inexpensive...
• Re: Accelerator linkage is sticky..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:43:03 -0800
  ...NW)..The > Vanagon I own is difficult enough to keep traction with without having a > jerky accelertor linkage to contend with. > > Thanks, Don Hanson > >
• Re: .................... and vanagons (friday post with little Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:45:45 -0700
  ...It can be fatal, if you're in an emergency > situation right at the limits of traction, and your silly automatic tranny > decides it...
• Re: Letter to VW
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:52:52 -0500
  ...50 mpg station > wagon with vista roof, traction control, etc. I'll bet they never > advertise > it and cancel it after a year. > > Thanks...
• Re: Vanagon in snow/ice
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:14:54 -0800
  ...You don't say which trans, but auto trans is not quite as controllable as manual trans. But generally, given the limitations of 2WD...
• Re: Chains and whips was Autosock
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:25:34 -0800
  ...Chains work in >>> both traction Avant and traction Retard AWD and 4WD simply don't >>> Computer >>> moderated braking helps a lot but has it...
• Re: Looking for project van
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 21:56:55 -0500
  ...Finally, at times there will need to be interaction with the ABS system (none on Vanagons) and the traction control units (ditto). If you...
• Re: Traction? Not very much
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:15:30 -0800
  ...My Ski Patrol >>>>> job had >>>>> me arriving there at an ungodly hour to shoot the avalanche >>>>> control guns on >>>>> stormy mornings, so my commute...
• Re: Driving style=fuel economy...Friday semi Modern comparisons
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 20 Jun 2015 09:24:32 -0400
  ...240k on mine) and excellent traction.... Running down the interstate with the AC on and the cruise control set at 80 mph or bashing...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 00:58:50 -0500
  ...Suspension for Off Roading Off roaders will air down the tires to improve traction and reduce sinking on soft dirt, mud, and sand. As...