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Re: Locking differential
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 2 Jan 2018 16:20:50 -0800
...you may want to look at one of > >> the other limited slip differential options. That would offer something > >> more useful than just locking the...
Re: Mini Cooper in FL??? (NVC)
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Fri, 3 May 2002 11:44:22 -0700
...AND I keep both hands glued to the wheel becouse The LSD(Limited slip Differential) tends to make the mini swing left or right...
Locked rear axles...
Historical mailing list
Sat, 13 Apr 96 00:42 CDT
...The limited-slip differential is another thing entirely, and to confuse matters there was a limited-slip available for Bays, at least, from the...
Re: converting to 4 wheel drive - Quaife?
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Fri, 7 Dec 2001 10:44:02 -0500
...Todd '88 Westy Chris Stann wrote: > Does Quaife make a limited slip diff for the Vanagon tranny? Does anyone > else? > > This seems like much...
Re: Locking or LS diff for 5 sp. ?
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Sun, 18 Mar 2007 22:17:48 -0400
Hi Don, It'd be a lot cheaper to implement a dual eBrake system than a new differential. Sand rails do this all the...
Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 20:01:18 +0000
...I have started investigating adding a limited slip or torque biasing differential to the tranny when rebuilt, but the projected cost is not encouraging...
camper conversion other than Volkswagen
Historical mailing list - Troy
Fri, 25 Mar 2011 14:50:04 -0800
...The newer ones have limited slip differentials and four-wheel-drive options. Motorized seats, leather interiors, etc. I have only seen one of these...
2WD diff lock add on
Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
Sun, 14 Jun 1998 23:42:15 -0300
...I _think_ there is some kind of limited slip differential available from VW, one of the German listmembers (Helmut Zeidler?) mentioned it. Not a...
Re: don't use cruise control in the rain?
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sat, 3 Nov 2007 08:55:02 -0700
...Far more likely to cause severe reaction on snow or ice is a limited slip differential, that will make a car jump all over...
'56 kombi - transmission: day 3/?
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Mon, 2 Jan 1995 21:26:56 -0800 (PST)
...THis it not the way it's s'posd to work, unless you have a limited slip differential (yeah, right!) Try it sometime, and...
Re: Locking differential
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 2 Jan 2018 17:21:07 -0800
...you may want to look at one > >>> of > >> the other limited slip differential options. That would offer > >> something more useful than just locking the...
Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 00:19:51 -0300
...I have started investigating adding a limited slip or torque biasing differential to the tranny when rebuilt, but the projected cost is not encouraging...
Re: sucks in snow!
Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
Sat, 3 Dec 2005 02:56:56 -0500
...unit with a bunch of > gears inside rather than a true limited slip with clutch plates in > there. > The Golf/Jetta crowd loves these...
Re: Syncro Estasy, spins, ABS
Historical mailing list
Tue, 18 Oct 1994 18:44:38 -0700
...As I understand 4WD, with limited-slip differentials, the wheel speeds are all related to each other. You can't stop one wheel and...
Re: Locking or LS diff for 5 sp. ?
Historical mailing list - *****************
Sun, 18 Mar 2007 22:45:05 -0500
...Greg Potts wrote: > Hi Don, > > It'd be a lot cheaper to implement a dual eBrake system than a new > differential. Sand rails do...
Re: Only ONE drive wheel?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:05:03 -0700
...standard > differential. > > Viva la Posi-trac!!! > > Nice "Tip's and Trick's" on how to get a "poor man's limited slip > differential". It...
Contemplating a water-cooled van...
Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
Tue, 4 Apr 2000 17:59:44 -0700
...continues to be the weak design element? 3) Was a limited-slip differential available only on Synchros, or was this optional on 2WD vans...
Re: vanagon Digest - 2 Feb 2005 - Special issue (#2005-107)
Historical mailing list - dgak sdfhkasjfh
Wed, 9 Feb 2005 09:51:38 -0800
...adding a differential lock or Limited Slip > on a 2WD (2) > 5. 1987 Vanagon GL Syncro - $3500 - update (3) > 6. stereo question > 7. Various...
Re: Eurospec "Big Brake" kit.
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 10 Aug 2011 16:45:51 -0700
...Reminds me of the limited slip differentials that are available. Great product, but damn expensive. > > So, back to the original question. If anyone has...
Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 10 May 2011 17:24:43 -0700
did you see my post about the 'parking brake trick' for a faux or semi limited slip, when stuck with one rear wheel spinning...
Re: camper conversion other than Volkswagen
Historical mailing list - Troy
Fri, 25 Mar 2011 23:26:15 -0800
...It has a Subaru 2.2 with 14K on it, rebuilt transmission with Peloquin limited slip differential from Ken at German transaxle, new CV...
Limited Slip Differentials (LSD), lineage and all that stuff ...
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 13 Aug 94 00:14:45 CDT
but wasn't the vw bus the vehicle that allowed the hippies to be? what other vehicle could possibly have provided such an anti...
Re: camper conversion other than Volkswagen
Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
Sun, 27 Mar 2011 17:21:34 -0700
...The newer ones have limited slip differentials and > four-wheel-drive options. Motorized seats, leather interiors, etc. > > I have only seen one of these...
Re: source for stainless steel fuel clamps
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:54:54 -0700
...What happened to summer? On a positive note, the Peloquin Limited slip differential is a blast to drive with in the snow! Love it!
Re: Syncro/Westfalia Transplant
Historical mailing list
Sun, 7 May 1995 12:44:45 -0300
...Option #1) For moderate off-roading why not swap a Syncro trans with locking differential into a Westy. You'll get a 5 spd...
Re: 5 speed
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:36:25 -0800
...not just low gearing and limited slip, and maybe some extra ground clearance. but you could go more places than a stock open -differential...
Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 10 May 2011 17:57:48 -0700
...When my 5sp is due to get rebuilt, I will be adding an old style clutched Limited slip. I like the way those handle...
Re: Traction? Not very much
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:46:16 -0600
...I am now committed to 'saving up' > for a limited slip diff. > > I am a very good snow driver. I lived over 20 years...
Re: Peloquin experience?
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:40:59 -0500
...Peloquin experience? >> >> >>> The recent thread on traction reminded me ("1 wheel drive") about >>> the >>> Peloquin limited slip differential that can be installed in the...
Re: Traction? Not very much
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:07:34 -0500
...I am now committed to 'saving up' > for a limited slip diff. > > I am a very good snow driver. I lived over 20 years...
Sportsmobile
Historical mailing list - Scott Semyan
Fri, 24 Mar 2000 10:18:33 -0800
...2) You can choose the type of transmission from limited slip differentials to even a four wheel drive option (after market). 3) Because the...
Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 17:22:31 -0400
...I have started investigating adding a limited slip or torque biasing differential to the tranny when rebuilt, but the projected cost is not encouraging...
Re: Alaska; Okay, How Cold Is It? Vanagon Content
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:20:10 -0600
...Of course, it has a Subaru 2.2 as a power plant with the Peloquin Limited slip differential. Drives like a dream, well... as...
Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:33:30 -0700
...recently by German transaxle, who also > installed the Peloquin limited slip or torque biasing differential. The > transition between gears is much smoother now, and...
Re: Peloquin experience?
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:37:13 -0500
...Peloquin experience? >> >> >>> The recent thread on traction reminded me ("1 wheel drive") about >>> the >>> Peloquin limited slip differential that can be installed in the...
Re: cv, wheel bearings, or both?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 3 Jan 2013 15:30:21 -0800
...btw ..a Cheater Limited Slip Differential is to put the parking brake on about half way .. so both sides have roughly equal drive. Sometimes...
Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
Historical mailing list - James
Sun, 2 Feb 2014 23:31:13 -0500
...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Syncros and limited slip differentials really help in the snow and ice, but most critical are the tires. True summer...
Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 07:13:20 -0700
...I have started investigating adding a limited slip or torque > biasing differential to the tranny when rebuilt, but the projected cost is > not encouraging...
Re: Peloquin experience?
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Fri, 16 Nov 2007 14:58:20 -0800
...Peloquin experience? >>>> >>>> >>>> > The recent thread on traction reminded me ("1 wheel drive") about the >>>> > Peloquin limited slip differential that can be installed in the...
Re: Only ONE drive wheel?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 12 Apr 2009 23:07:19 -0500
...standard >> differential. >> >> Viva la Posi-trac!!! >> >> Nice "Tip's and Trick's" on how to get a "poor man's limited slip >> differential". It...
Advice on possible engine replacement
Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
Sat, 10 Sep 2005 13:08:08 -0400
...I did opt for a limited slip differential with my tranny rebuild, as I have gotten stuck on flat driveways when one wheel was...
Re: 5 speed
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:06:36 -0700
...gearing and limited slip, and maybe some extra ground clearance. > > but you could go more places than a stock open -differential 2WD 4 speed...
Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:51:39 -0400
...recently by German transaxle, who also >> installed the Peloquin limited slip or torque biasing differential. The >> transition between gears is much smoother now, and...
Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 08:24:07 -0700
...a friends > cottage.� I have started investigating adding a limited slip or torque > biasing differential to the tranny when rebuilt, but the projected cost...
Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Mon, 3 Feb 2014 00:44:11 -0600
...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> >> Syncros and limited slip differentials really help in the snow and ice, but most critical are the tires. True summer...
Re: Peloquin experience?
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:54:27 -0900
...Peloquin experience? > >>>> > >>>> > >>>> > The recent thread on traction reminded me ("1 wheel drive") > about the > >>>> > Peloquin limited slip differential that can be installed in the...
Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 13:04:59 -0300
...I have started investigating adding a limited slip or torque biasing differential to the tranny when rebuilt, but the projected cost is not encouraging...
Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 13:02:13 -0300
...I have started investigating adding a limited slip or torque >> biasing differential to the tranny when rebuilt, but the projected cost is >> not encouraging...
Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:45:23 -0400
...recently by German transaxle, who also >> installed the Peloquin limited slip or �torque biasing differential. The >> transition between gears is much smoother now, and...
Re: Fwd: Gear box oil - Redline MT90 or Swepco ?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:06:05 -0700
...I used a specific blend, a ratio dictated by my transmission guy, to get the differential performance I wanted from the much modified limited...
Re: Transmission out, then move the vanagon? plus a few more ?s
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 13 Jan 2016 20:32:42 -0500
...some friction-style clutch packs to my differential (a la Porsche 911) to add some limited slip function at a nominal expense...Does anyone...
Re: Peloquin experience?
Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:39:02 -0800
...Peloquin experience? >> >> >> > The recent thread on traction reminded me ("1 wheel drive") about the >> > Peloquin limited slip differential that can be installed in the...
Re: camper conversion other than Volkswagen
Historical mailing list - Paul
Fri, 25 Mar 2011 22:30:53 -0700
...The newer ones have limited slip differentials and > four-wheel-drive options. Motorized seats, leather interiors, etc. > > I have only seen one of these...
Re: Traction? Not very much
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:18:30 -0500
...I am now committed to >> 'saving up' >> for a limited slip diff. >> >> I am a very good snow driver. I lived over 20 years...
Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 18:35:42 -0300
...I have started investigating adding a limited slip or torque > biasing differential to the tranny when rebuilt, but the projected cost is > not encouraging...
Re: Syncros. Positractions, Peloquins, and One Wheel Drives
Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
Mon, 3 Feb 2014 01:13:29 -0600
...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> >> Syncros and limited slip differentials really help in the snow and ice, but most critical are the tires. True summer...
Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:55:42 -0400
...recently by German transaxle, who also >> installed the Peloquin limited slip or �torque biasing differential. The >> transition between gears is much smoother now, and...
Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 28 Aug 2014 08:49:11 -0700
...I have started investigating adding a limited slip or torque > > biasing differential to the tranny when rebuilt, but the projected cost > is > > not encouraging...
Re: camper conversion other than Volkswagen
Historical mailing list - Paul
Sat, 26 Mar 2011 08:24:47 -0700
...It has a Subaru 2.2 with 14K on it, rebuilt transmission with > Peloquin limited slip differential from Ken at German transaxle, new CV...
Re: Peloquin experience?
Historical mailing list - --------
Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:41:49 -0500
...Peloquin experience? >>> >>> >>> > The recent thread on traction reminded me ("1 wheel drive") about the >>> > Peloquin limited slip differential that can be installed in the...