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• Re: Vanagon crash tests and crumple zones
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 10:39:25 -0600
  ...Keep your 3 second distance. He's the guy you will be stopping to call the cops and ambulance for when the crazy in...
• Re: long-distance Vanagon buying (I did it)
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 21:35:43 -0700
  ...Charles '85 Westy auto At 02:49 PM 6/8/01 -0600, DrCory wrote: >I recently bought an '85 Vanagon long distance and can...
• Re: Vanagon crash tests and crumple zones
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 10:37:12 -0600
  ...I try to maintain a prudent distance behind the car I am following, but some damn, unpredictable fool in another car inevitably decides to...
• Re: Tire trivia
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 20:00:22 -0500
  ...If so then revolutions per mile is not dependent on measured axle to ground distance although overall gearing is slightly affected as is braking...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 21:25:00 -0400
  ...If you need extra reach a pencil-beam driving light (H3, 55 W) can get you distance without spreading light all over the neighborhood...
• Front Fiberglass bumper wanted
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:44:25 -0500
  ...Would like if it was local to Mystic,CT or in a driveable distance. Willing to travel for the right price. Please pmail the...
• Syncro Doublecab Wanted
  Historical mailing list - jeffreyh
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 11:50:56 -0500
  ...Anyone have a spare? I am willing to travel some distance, I live in Maine. Thanks - Jeff
• Re: Syncro spring lengths
  Historical mailing list - J. Andersen
  Sun, 20 Sep 1998 20:35:09 -0700
  ...force it took to get a spring to deflect a measured distance. If you have access to a hydraulic press and a dial indicator...
• Re: Is this bay window auction for real?
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
  Sat, 27 Oct 2007 11:48:30 -0400
  I'm quite a distance away from Waterloo, probably 6 hours. I did email the guy to try and get an address but i...
• Re: friday question(s)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Sat, 2 Apr 2011 11:20:13 -0700
  ...Long distance sailing is a great way to ruin relationships though. I've known three couples who were very happily married before they set...
• Re: Count the Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:42:58 -0500
  ...there are japanese vans that have similar bodylines from a distance..
• Re: Horn/Rearlights (f)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 May 1996 03:48:14 -0400
  ...the horn and backup lights have? - - - - - - - -- - actually, they have a long distance relationship. but, while you aren't looking, in the dead of night...
• towing a syncro
  Historical mailing list - Matt Goike
  Tue, 21 Nov 1995 08:32:45 -0500
  ...and wanted to check before my friend tows one an unlimited distance at unlimited speed. :^) could some patient sould remind me/confirm that this...
• Re: memorial wkend bus trip
  Historical mailing list - rob passehl
  Tue, 25 May 1999 07:20:15 PDT
  if anyone is within driving distance,there is a great music festival in buckeye lake ohio. ratdog is playing friday night and other great...
• 84 Sunroof FS $1000
  Historical mailing list - Paul C.
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 14:11:01 -0600
  ...end_year=&ac_afflt=none&addr ess=92083&borschtid=66966194020380706054&make=VOLKS&model=VANAG&distance=30& y=9&x=70&car_year=1984 Paul
• idle stabilizer and long distance travel
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 08:19:36 -0600
  howdy i will be driving my 83.5 westy 1200 miles this weekend, i currently have my idle stabilizer removed with the two plugs...
• Re: Vanagon crash tests and crumple zones
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 20 Jan 2002 00:42:59 EST
  ...full slow three seconds >> John, I try to maintain a prudent distance behind the car I am following, but some damn, unpredictable fool in...
• $500 1983 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 20:45:33 -0700
  ...end_year=&address=92071&search_type=used&make= VOLKS&model=VANAG&distance=30&advanced=&color=&car_year=1983 Debra Clark Santee, California clark10006@cox...
• second gas tank?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Wed, 4 Aug 2004 11:41:12 -0400
  ...installed them what do they think? It would be nice to add another 10 gallons or so to improve distance when traveling. thanks JFF
• Re: trip through Quebec to Labrador
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 08:43:04 -0400
  ...a tow bar (to tow any broken van for a short distance)... Hans can take tare of that. Lets's go... life is to...
• braking distances. again. :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 7 Jul 1998 21:33:49 CDT
  ...so what's the point? :) well, looking the stopping distances from 70 mph, our buses didn't do tooo bad. what was it? slightly...
• Re: Vanagon total drag and mechanical losses
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 30 Nov 1998 23:44:57 -0800
  ...By marking a spot on the tire and starting > spot on the ground, you can count off 100 rotations and measure that distance, > so...
• westfalia conversion van idea (MVC)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 10:39:26 -0600
  On a recent trip long distance trip this weekend of driving for 14+ hours straight thru deserts, over mountains, and such I decided that...
• Distance from inside of rear hatch to back of front seats on 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sun, 27 Mar 2022 16:29:46 -0400
  I don't have my '91 Vanagon at my current location or I would go out and measure myself. I need to commit to...
• Buying Vanagons at a distance
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 1 Jun 2018 12:08:42 -0400
  I recently made an offer on a Vanagon I have not seen in person. I have seen full-sized pictures and asked a lot...
• Re: ABS on a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 08:48:21 -0400
  ...The switch was because braking distances in gravel or dirt shorten if you lock up the wheels because you build a wedge of debris...
• Re: Power Mirrors - Again
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 14:01:36 -0400
  ...The > mirror is one of those types that distort distance...and is going to > cause me to have a wreck or damage my van...
• In Search Of Syncro-Westy
  Historical mailing list - Shawn David Levin
  Mon, 17 Mar 1997 04:08:24 -0500 (EST)
  ...one that has been taken care of and in excellent condition. Distance is of no concern for the right Westy. Please let me know...
• Re: INDICATED SPEED vs RPM
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 11:26:27 -0700
  ...Therefore the number of wheel revolutions for a given distance travelled is not dependent on LTD except perhaps in extreme cases. Am I overlooking...
• Stuck Table & Dialpad in a Westy
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 07:26:13 -0800
  ...will respond to my enquiry re the use of free long distance, PC to PC, using Dialpad. Is no one using this? Ciao, Phaedra...
• Vangon towing vanagon ??
  Historical mailing list - Matt F
  Tue, 21 Aug 2001 18:28:26 -0400
  ...The distance will be about 60 miles and I won't be in any hurry. Both vans have new tires and good brakes. Your...
• AOL HTML
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 11:59:43 EST
  ...At least i know that I have tried to comply and it cost me moneyfor the long distance phone call- Jim Morgan 86GL "bread...
• Wrong year but maybe something to look at.
  Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 16:31:13 -0700
  ...end_year=&address=92071&search_type=used&make=VOLKS&model=VANAG&distance=30&advanced=&color=&car_year=1992&ac_afflt=SDINSIDER.COM Debra Clark...
• 84 Sunroof Vanagon FS
  Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
  Sun, 3 Nov 2002 10:23:28 -0500
  ...Could deliver with-in reasonable distance. p-mail or call 301 219 8678 Bob Allen
• Vanagon Hams
  Historical mailing list - David J. Bohannan
  Fri, 29 Oct 2004 11:26:58 -0500
  ...Its nice having the battery in the cabin already.less distance and figuring for that.I already have it wired, just don't want...
• Re: Drilled Rotors vs. Big Brake Kit
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 02:33:31 -0000
  ...Big Brake Kit > Slight correction.. > >Braking force for this instance is the torque > applied to the axle by the brakes multiplied by the distance...
• Re: Rear seat comfort on a Vanagon Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Elligsen
  Thu, 26 Feb 2015 16:04:17 -0700
  ...My old > camper had a secluded (half wall between front and rear) camper setup. > This gave a rather distanced feeling between passengers and > driver...
• Re: infrared thermometer - great for checking brakes
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 09:27:46 -0400
  ...0~50C (32~122F) Full Range Accuracy : +/- 2.5C, 2.5% Distance :2~40cm Emissivity Range : 0.95 fixed Wave Length : 5um~14um Power...
• Re: Welding S&S Exhaust ??
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Sat, 6 May 2006 22:06:39 -0400
  ...it could be done but given the thinness of the metal and the distance of the gap it would be challenging to say the...
• Re: Drafting for better MPG
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sat, 21 Jun 2008 17:35:00 -0400
  ...Two seconds following distance is 190 feet at 65mph... which is a dozen "Vanagon lengths". -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Lastwagen" '90 Vanagon GL - "Wiesel"
• needed, Vanagon shop in LA, SoCal
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Mon, 28 Mar 2016 18:16:11 -0700
  Some long distance travelers are looking for a shop near where they are now, to get some work done on their 82 air-cooled...
• Re: Middle seat in Westy?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Sep 1995 02:33:40 -0400
  ...I live in Vancouver, WA and can drive a considerable distance to find a seat... Steve (aka Kleinwagen@aol.com)
• Re: Long distance driving advice
  Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
  Wed, 17 Apr 1996 06:05:54 -0400
  3000 miles ? That's just a little hop down the road for a road-tripping Bus.... Really, a tune-up is nice, but I...
• Re: VW's have feelings?
  Historical mailing list - DavidM
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 22:11:42 -0400
  ...an '85 GL! > > Hope to never have to make a long distance trip in a VW with your > attitude. > You REALLY think an inanimate...
• Re: cruising speed and MPG
  Historical mailing list - Chasteen, Jonathan M. MM3 (CVN69)
  Sun, 6 Aug 2006 22:13:58 -0400
  ...Williamsburg, VA to Baltimore, MD and back Distance : Approx 438 miles Fuel used : 19 Gallons That's an average of 23.05 MPG Not...
• Re: THis may be a Silly Question - '85 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 24 Jan 2012 19:58:37 -0500
  ...and distance limits. > For safety how are you planning to tow it? Hopefully not a rope or > something > similar if any distance. > Just be...
• Re: 1.9 L Complete Exhaust System CANADA
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 27 Aug 2021 22:38:35 -0600
  ...mind doing my own work, and will even travel a reasonable distance for pickup. With that in mind > If You drove down to USofA...
• Gene Berg Short shift/extension kit
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lynch
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 07:19:34 -0700
  On Thursday rec'd and installed this kit, extends the lever up to a more natural position and reduces the distance between gears. Next...
• Re: Final Trip Report
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 21:05:39 -0500
  ...A journey like that really makes you appreciate what the pioneers must have endured traveling that same distance mainly by covered wagon! Dave in...
• Re: cheap 1984 westy... (not mine) - long URL's
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Brideau
  Sun, 4 May 2003 21:43:00 -0400
  ...VANAG&start_year=1984 > &end_year=1984&min_price=&max_price=&distance=300&certified=n&x=32&y=12&adva > nced=y&advcd_on...
• Re: Road Test 1971 VW Bus
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 10 May 1995 15:04:08 -0700 (PDT)
  ...It > is comforting to know that you can stop in half the distance that it > took you to reach a given speed. Well I...
• Re: cameras for viewing front heater fan
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Wed, 20 Dec 2006 18:33:28 -0500
  ...Adjust the distance between the lens and the "screen" >until you see a clear image of the window frame, etc. The distance >between the...
• Re: Home made Syncro 16" trailing arms???
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Thu, 11 Feb 1999 17:47:08 -0800
  ...From setting up off road race cars and Bajas I have found that if the distance between cvs is off that much from the...
• Re: road hazards/f Oh Canada!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Jun 1995 16:44:23 -0700
  >dcarment said: >Here in Canada, Toronto actually, theyput chevrons on the highway - to >mark the distance there should be between you and the car...
• <syncro> VC/braking
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Apr 1997 10:52:28 -0300 (ADT)
  Couple of test points from a tech paper by VAG. - braking tests showed up to 23% improvement in stopping distance due to the syncro...
• Re: Audi wheels!!
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 23:11:56 -0400
  ...wheels like the bug) Oh, BS, I made it quite some distance after losing my left rear once, seriously. But the advice is good...
• San Jose or Northern, CA area list members???
  Historical mailing list - Mm Bitner
  Mon, 7 Dec 1998 10:40:18 EST
  Just wondering if there are any members (or friends of members) within a reasonable distance of San Jose who would be interested in doing...
• Re: FS: 87 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - John Andersen
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 08:32:53 -0700
  ...this and a couple of other ones but the problem of distance stops me. How about all you guys and gals with good deals...
• Re: road rage...my first experience tonite.. LOCK YOUR DOORS!!!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sat, 10 Feb 2001 08:56:27 -0800
  ...spray too and may not be able to drive away :( this stuff is meant to be used at some distance from the attacker. Bill
• Re: EPA and Vanagon Emissions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:10:50 -0700
  1/10,000,000 of the distance between the equator and the pole [north I believe] or at least what they believed this distance...