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• Re: Lower your westy! FS Wolfsburg shocks and springs
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 00:03:34 -0600
  ...Better handleing and looks better too IMHO! > > > Not to bad of a job either. > > P-mail for more info. > > Chris > VT > >
• Re: Is battery isolator better than a relay?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 3 Nov 1999 07:53:37 -0800
  ...The relay (solenoid) method is preferred for this reason IMHO and doesn't require any alternator modifications. The more expensive Marine type isolators sense...
• Re: Z-Sticks
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 10:55:57 -0400
  ...Just a thought....IMHO it's better to modify an easily replaceable part than modify a part of the van. Mark > >> FYI - Just got...
• Re: first try = first run
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 10:34:19 -0700
  ...coolant system > needs to be bled some more(not that hard imho) and DOH i forgot to put trans > oil in BEFORE i bolted...
• Re: woe is me
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 14:41:27 -0400
  ...It's a great vehicle, IMHO one of the historic vehicles of the world, but reliable (in modern terms) it ain't. I wish...
• Re: Convert '85 Westy to trailer?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 11 Sep 2011 15:14:48 -0700
  ...the wheel placement, hump for the engine, dash, make a Westy a poor trailer IMHO. A small trailer will utilize its space much betterJohn
• Re: Winter Maintenance For A/C's
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 26 Nov 1999 08:22:03 -0800
  ...Poor us] > > Once a week in cold weather is adequate, IMHO. (think I read this in the > manual too.) > > Marshall Ruskin > 84 Westy "Iron...
• Re: In defense of Dealers, was: Dealer ripoffs
  Historical mailing list - Leif
  Thu, 3 Feb 2000 12:58:36 -0700
  While I understand you are grateful for getting your car through. IMHO, I hope shops that do this are investigated and have their state...
• Re: Window Tint..Professional or D.I.Y.?
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 09:08:17 -1000
  have it done pro (IMHO)... glass can stay in. I spent $200 for a very nice metal film here in Hawaii... might be cheaper...
• Re: Why wont VW TRENDS show Vanagons!?*#$??!!(NO CONTENT)
  Historical mailing list - Gina Godat
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 15:24:57 EDT
  ...HVWs is a little better IMHO...less chickies in bathingsuits, high heels and butts sticking out. But it's not targeted at girls I...
• VW Should Bring Back The Microbus And Make It Electric
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 12:07:49 -0700
  ...We have a New-Beetle in the family, it is a fairly bad car, and IMHO was successful only because of styling. Many people...
• Re: 6 guys and vanagon x-country-UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:37:15 -0400
  ...Not too bad at all IMHO -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• RE: Newbie cares for opinions
  Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
  9 May 1995 18:40:17 -0800
  ...to spend between $2000-$2500, maybe more if a peach materializes. IMHO you can't go wrong with a post-73 camper. Just don...
• Re: Audi problems/driving
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 17:59:07 -0400 (AST)
  >William Abbott writes: >> >> A stupid design problem IMHO, in the size and placement of >> the pedals. > >Maybe, but I bet I know why they...
• Re: [?]/Strange American VWVan Look-alike
  Historical mailing list - Robert J. Schreiner
  Thu, 8 Jun 1995 15:58:40 -0400 (EDT)
  ...a flat-faced (with a somewhat silly >"face" on the car. imho) van with the air-cooled engine in the rear. I was checking...
• Re: Bras - Which one is best?
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 16:13:05 -0800
  i like the one that uplifts and separates best, IMHO.... Bj�rn wrote: > At 10:22 PM 03/04/98 -0900, you wrote: > >I...
• Re: Using gas inline 4 manifold
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 9 Oct 1998 15:38:05 -0400
  ...The wedge type OEM tool is scary IMHO. Regardless this is a horrible power robbing manifold anyway round and should not be considered for...
• Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 17:35:09 -0800
  > There is also a shield inside the low/high beam light. It partialy > blocks the light from the bulb hitting the reflector. I carefully...
• Re: Killer snow tire recommendations (argh!) wanted
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 06:19:05 -0500
  ...the local tire dealer. They are far superior to the Hakkas. IMHO. The Blizzaks are great in both snow and ice. They have a...
• Re: Cost of Ownership
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 15 Aug 2003 04:54:49 -0700
  ...To have the van breakdown for 3 days on a 2 week holiday, just is not worth it - IMHO. Malcolm __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo...
• Rubber head key with VW logo,
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:51:03 -0700
  ...Less expensive to replace a worn key than a worn ignition. IMHO. Madeline --------------------------------- Don't let your dream ride pass you by. Make it...
• Re: H4 headlight conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:05:02 -0700
  ...Airhead carries the cheaper Far Eastern made H4s too - they're OK, but the Hellas are better IMHO. -- Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9...
• Re: '75 Westy:Parcel shelf plans
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Dec 1995 12:41:47 -0500
  ...CANADA V6T 1Z1 parts is parts in utah reproduces the oem "wicker" parcel shelf for yout bus, much better looking than plywood imho you...
• Re: Hi Speed Vanagoning
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 08 Jun 97 10:36:09 CDT
  ...to do any 18-wheelers any good. and besides, most of them do NOT like being behind 4-wheelers for very long. imho. :) joel
• Re: alternator voltage output
  Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 10:46:32 -0800
  ...is my alternator bad? >Thanks >Bill >90 Westy Syncro Hi Bill, IMHO, I think this is pretty much normal. The voltage regulator will adjust...
• Good Deal on Blaupunkt in dash CD receiver
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Tue, 2 Jan 2001 21:39:51 -0800
  If you want to brighten up your vanagon for the New Year, Crutchfield has a good deal (IMHO) on a Blaupunkt Nevada CD receiver...
• Re: T2 rear window install, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 22 Apr 2015 17:30:42 -0700
  ...Dawn (IMHO) is best. Silicone is forever. Spray bottle of dish soap and water mixture. > > BTDT. > > Silicone? Nononononononono. I may want to paint the...
• RE: 71' for $3500 ?
  Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
  19 Jun 1995 13:16:26 -0800
  ...doesn't sound too far off IF it's in solid shape (IMHO) Michael '76 Campmobile http://www.deltanet.com/users/mwager/vw.html
• Re: CV joints
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 May 95 21:11:00 EDT
  ...constantly torqued in one direction, suddenly changing this could have nasty results IMHO. John Anderson ja@coe.wvu.edu '71 Westy, '90 Corrado G60
• Re: First oil change
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Nov 1994 13:10:42 -0800
  ...at > 65mph, through mountainous, sometimes freezing conditions? > > Dave > '71 Westfalia & SB IMHO, 10 miles stop and go. The engine doesn't make much heat...
• Re: Surf Trip Report
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Sep 1995 14:07:35 -0400
  ...Gene Berg is at (714) 998-7500 i would concur about the gene berg doodad, they are tres cheap and are worth it IMHO...
• Re: BTDT?
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Fri, 22 May 1998 08:13:51 -0700
  At 18:58 21-05-98 -0700, Malcolm Holser wrote: >BTDTGTTS "Been there, done that, got the T-shirt". >IMHO "In my humble opinion...
• Re: WTB A/C gauges and vacuum pump
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 6 Dec 1998 23:53:24 -0800
  ...PA (IMHO). ERIC
• Re: A/C to be or not to be
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 16:43:09 +0100
  ...This is a poor solution, IMHO. I would think so too. My diesel heater only blows from the rear under-bench cabinet, and the...
• Re: reinforced t-i-r-e-s
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 13:54:08 -0700
  ...Ask Firestone :-) IMHO, John
• Re: RE- Sirius Radio -- can someone answer a few ?'s
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 16:01:55 -0700
  ...Can't fault the guy for being enthusiastic, IMHO. When the ethusiasm repeats every week WITHOUT some prodding from listee's like me asking...
• Re: Darwin fish car decal
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 18:35:13 -0700
  ...the back cabinet where it was visible through the rear window. IMHO, ick! I was going to try to draw "bang" flags coming from...
• Re: '73 Westy Questions ('72 comparisons)
  Historical mailing list - William Alan Killian
  Wed, 24 Apr 1996 16:37:07 -0400 (EDT)
  ...the interiors for 73 and 72 are very similiar except 73's > often got the uglier (IMHO) "darker" woodgrain and sometimes i have seen...
• Re: Lug Nut Torque
  Historical mailing list - Pfunky
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 13:34:51 EST
  ...warped rotors, damaged wheel holes and calling a tow service at 4 am when you cant get those last two nuts off. imho Patrick
• Re: How about changing th reply too on the list?
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 21:04:30 -0600
  ...well!!! Not everyone uses that software. If its just a button to you, what does it matter? Make it work for everyone. IMHO John
• Re: Easier way to fix worn tracks in AFM - Method 2
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 17 Jun 2002 11:36:25 -0400
  At 07:24 AM 6/17/2002, Marshall wrote: >IMHO, A properly sized new phillips screwdriver - of good quality . >A good quality SD is...
• Re: that '89 Bluestar/Wolfsburg on ebay sold for $6100
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 15:31:40 EDT
  BTW, IMHO it is only a Bluestar if it was labeled as such. Delivery by VW was OUTSIDE the US. Only Wolfsburg Editions were...
• Re: 87 GL Sythetic oil vs. regular
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 24 Jul 2005 14:48:06 -0600
  On 7/24/05 1:31 PM, "Doug in Calif" <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET> wrote: > IMHO the oil in the vanagon > is not getting hot...
• ADMINISTRIVIA - Re: OFF TOPIC! Re: XM and Sirius announce merger
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 20 Feb 2007 17:23:05 -0800
  ...My only problem with the thread is folks arguing about it. IMHO, the use of satellite radio in a Vanagon is on topic. The...
• Re: What is VW Thinking?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
  Sat, 1 Dec 2007 18:36:19 +0000
  ...Where is the differentiation? The retro bus idea would have done well stateside, just like the beetle has IMHO Sent via BlackBerry from T...
• Re: Dokka's Big Brother
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Mon, 13 Apr 2015 12:41:38 -0700
  ...The van versions are much more practical as a camper, IMHO. Although as I Doka fan, I must admit 'almost' bidding on this guy...
• Re: [Syncro] Removing the floor in a late model Westy
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 25 May 2003 17:13:03 -0700
  IMHO one is better off pulling the cabinets to do this, otherwise you'll wreck the staples that hold the floor to the part...
• Re: Westfalia font
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 22:01:37 -0700
  ...Westfalia font > Continuum bold is good enough for most people, and IMHO it's as close > as you'll ever get. The oblique W...
• Re: 2.1 hose price deal
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 21:27:56 -0400
  ...500 for hoses will tow your > vanagon a long distance home. IMHO spending this money is just > like insurance... plane stupid > Eric Would that...
• Re: Replacing antenna?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 08:57:24 -0700
  ...The vendor who is selling the "cheap" one should really re-think their choice to offer such a crappy product...IMHO.
• Re: Building one's own Camping Cabinets?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 12:42:50 +0000
  ...i am planning on a sililar project but think i will make the following changes for easier install and better usability IMHO a) use...
• Re: Anybody seen a chopped and shortened Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:16:26 -0700
  ...I did ask the fabricator about moving the wheels forward in the interest of driving stability and improved appearance (IMHO). I was thinking put...
• Re: Dr. Death's Ride
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Apr 96 09:30:52 PDT
  ...Great show, IMHO. Jack '73 Westfalia stafford@alcor.hac.com
• Re: Vanagon Engine Swap information please!
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Wed, 29 Oct 1997 07:18:51 +0200
  ...Going with a KEP kit may be >a better route for an upright VW into a Syncro, IMHO. This can't be true. On...
• Re: Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 18:37:42 -0500
  ...They are a bargain and worth it IMHO. Usual discalaimers. Cheers, Dave C. Williamsburg, VA zzzzzzzzzz__ |E[__] [__]|[_]\\ | _DC&SP | _ || * * * =-( )---------( )--= '85 GL Westy (His) '91...
• Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 10:40:09 -0800
  > But I'd also recommend running relays and new, bigger wires to all > the lights for the optimum performance for any lighting system. I...
• Re: Syncro pulls ford out of mud pit
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 May 2005 23:42:19 -0400
  ...syncro pulls ford out of mud pit IMHO this is really sad, abusing the environment and abusing a syncro with no real purpose other...
• Re: Average time to pull transmission, engine, etc.
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 12:29:47 -0400
  ...what mechanics get paid. I've wrenched privately for 30 years.. IMHO mechanics, roofers and brick layers, should be the highest paided people in...
• Re: CV boots
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 22:39:24 -0600
  ...Said boots are also available at CANADIAN Tire, and are of excellent quality, IMHO. Marshall Ruskin Subject: CV boots >My mecanics told me that...
• Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 11:39:35 -0800
  > > But I'd also recommend running relays and new, bigger wires to all > > the lights for the optimum performance for any lighting system. > > I...