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• For Sale?
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Sun, 22 Apr 2007 17:45:56 -0600
  ...I re-wired the cruise control and it has worked flawlessly ever since. I even had the front heater blower replaced... the rear heater...
• Re: CR@P!!! Now a NV Statistic
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:44:29 -0700
  ...to trucks etc. > > So your brakes where strong, but your tire traction was weak ? > what was the condition of the pavement .........wet ? > > friend of...
• WasRe: [SPAM] Re: vanagon engine conversions vs rebuilt 1.9 waterboxer Now Corvair Jugs!!
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 16 Sep 2006 13:16:46 -0500
  ...and a 140# lead pipe bar on the front for some traction control in the autocross events. My splittie friend also had trouble keeping...
• Re: Why I love Mercedes Benz but would never own one of their cars (Friday ramblings)
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:11:40 -0500
  ...In 1987, > Mercedes-Benz applied its patent by introducing a traction control > system that worked under both braking and acceleration > � Airbags were first introduced...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 08:15:47 -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...
• FS syncro camper '90
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Wed, 14 Jul 2004 11:35:32 -0700
  ...AWESOME TRACTION IN RAIN OR SNOW WE ARE SELLING IT BECAUSE WE HAVE A 15 MONTH OLD SON AND ITS JUST TOO SMALL FOR...
• Re: Beyond Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:58:35 -0700
  ...Not a check engine light in sight anywhere ! No traction or stability control, no ABS brakes, no rain sensing wipers, no tire pressure monitoring...
• Re: Off topic - Tips for beetle (reply from digest)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 26 Nov 2008 07:28:56 -0800
  ...cowls 'Jerry-rigged' somehow, or incomplete, and most have the thermostat (controls some flaps around the A.C. heads) unworkable. If you take the...
• Re: Westy Weighed... Setting Corner Spring Rates
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 17:54:27 -0600
  ...Dampers/Dampeners...whatever, the shocks control how quickly the springs compress and extend. Suspension art is really fascinating and quite a study.
• AWD and Tires
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 17:48:19 -0700
  ...The wheel sensors for the ABS send signals to the traction control computer, which engages the front/rear differential when a difference is detected...
• Re: CR@P!!! Now a NV Statistic
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:26:19 -0400
  ...to trucks etc. > > So your brakes where strong, but your tire traction was weak ? > what was the condition of the pavement .........wet ? > > friend of...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 08:59:48 -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: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 08:19:43 -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- Smoe realities and some choices.
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 3 Sep 2008 21:37:05 -0700
  ...The power will help over come the sudden resistance of that > failed tire and help you maintain direction. > > After gaining directional control, reduce speed...
• Re: Why I love Mercedes Benz but would never own one of their cars (Friday ramblings)
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:00:39 -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...
• Re: (f) Recipe for "Bus Roll" (long)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Perry
  Fri, 06 Sep 1996 19:46:27 -0700
  ...Dad was coming home one night, late, driving the "normal" 60 to 70 mph, and something caused the van to go out of control...
• Re: I rather drive the Vanagon (snow tires)
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 15 Jun 2014 18:43:41 -0500
  ...They were great for winter situations that I could defensively control (i.e., not having to jump on urban freeways at rush hour in...
• Re: Beyond Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:39:48 -0500
  ...vehicles. > Not a check engine light in sight anywhere ! No traction or > stability control, no ABS brakes, no rain sensing wipers, no tire > pressure...
• Re: Not the tire thread (again)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 14 May 2007 13:48:03 -0400
  ...Tires!) > >Hi Rob, > >Fitting the rims and the body are important tire considerations, but >not the only ones. > >Safety and proper control of the...
• Re: TPMS (was Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 1 Mar 2012 10:22:36 -0900
  ...mcneely" On some vehicles they communicate with things like ABS, Traction Control, Stability Assist, etc, delete the TPMS and you lose them all. Those...
• RE: Blizzaks on the EV
  Historical mailing list - Charles D Earl
  Fri, 24 Jan 1997 01:50:19 -0800 (PST)
  ...They have excellent traction in dry and rainy conditions. I went to Tahoe once with them and had good control in light snow conditions...
• Re: Conversion Choices
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 2 Sep 2012 07:35:37 -0700
  ...It would be cool to have a twin turbo Porsche with a six-speed sequential tranny and all wheel traction controlled drive, but that...
• Re: Benefits of a rear sway bar?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 10:21:13 -0500
  ...This force would also have to exceed the tire's ability to hold traction under the given force. The Vanagon has more polar inertia...
• Re: last tire question (from me)(14x6 VW alu wheel)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sat, 28 Oct 2017 14:52:25 -0400
  ...to do with > sudden loss of traction then emergency maneuvers. Hydroplaning or > unexpected loss of rear control at speeds will often result in a...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 13:09:03 -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...
• Towing ---> WAS: Re: Not the tire thread (again)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 14 May 2007 20:21:10 +0000
  ...Tires!) > > > >Hi Rob, > > > >Fitting the rims and the body are important tire considerations, but > >not the only ones. > > > >Safety and proper control of the...
• Re: AA Transaxle? German Transaxle? also Limited slip options?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 5 Nov 2015 19:12:55 -0800
  ...The air/snow temp > > > would > > > >> be in the transition zone and that is where traction is the poorest. > > > Good > > > >> snow tires would help more...
• Re: AWD and Tires
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 17:08:32 -0900
  ...The > wheelsensors for the ABS send signals to the traction control > computer, which > engages the front/rear differential when a difference is detected. > > The...
• Re: Accelerator linkage is sticky..
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 16 Nov 2010 11:15:10 -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: Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 3 Apr 2009 12:38:00 -0700
  ...the ONLY advantage I can think of that early Buses have over vanagons is better rear traction on slippery surfaces due to a higher...
• Re: .................... and vanagons (friday post with little Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:41:27 -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...
• FW: [Audi-VW-Diesels] all wheel drive and emissions testing? - Answer
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Fri, 8 Aug 2003 21:11:39 -0700
  ...An ASM test on equipment with a 2wd dynamometer is NOT suitable for a subset of vehicles (non-disengageable traction-control, full time AWD...
• RE: Blizzaks on the EV
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Fri, 24 Jan 97 07:30:21
  ...They have excellent traction in dry and >rainy conditions. I went to Tahoe once with them and had good control in >light snow conditions...
• Re: Friday Vanagon Verse!
  Historical mailing list - Roger Bowman
  Mon, 27 Sep 1999 08:22:33 -0700
  ...still in the > untracked fast lane doing fifty and in total control. Its a sight to behold. > And sure enough, in my wake are...
• Re: Syncro Critic
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Wed, 11 Sep 2013 15:35:18 -0500
  ...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: Towing ---> WAS: Re: Not the tire thread (again)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 14 May 2007 19:48:22 -0400
  ...Tires!) > > > >Hi Rob, > > > >Fitting the rims and the body are important tire considerations, but > >not the only ones. > > > >Safety and proper control of the...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 15:08:03 -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: vanagon difficulty
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 7 Sep 2009 17:06:27 -0400
  ...of lights, wipers, steering and brake assist, handling control, traction control, engine control, transmission control except for Park and mechanical overspeed and sudden-reverse...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Nov 2014 20:42:56 -0500
  ...No rating for traction or tread wear etc. While it has the ability to get you going in snow or on soft surfaces there...
• Re: Vanagon Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Dec 1996 22:44:23 -0500
  ...in getting traction in slippery or off-road situations. If a van has this option, there will be a little control panel on the...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading Steel vs. alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 11:49:07 -0500
  ...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: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 18 Nov 2014 18:13:28 -0800
  ...No rating for traction or tread wear etc. > While it has the ability to get you going in snow or on soft surfaces there...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading Steel vs. alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 13:14:39 -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: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Wed, 19 Nov 2014 11:10:09 -0800
  ...No rating for traction or tread wear etc. >> While it has the ability to get you going in snow or on soft surfaces there...
• Re: [Syncro] Nokian Hakkapeliitta CS will be discounted
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 22:24:27 -0700
  ...I have never had better control in my westy than w/ these. Top of Bald Eagle in Deer Valley, Utah, about 8700' elevation in...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 07:46:27 -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...
• Only 2,138 16" Syncros Were Made--letter from Germany
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Sun, 30 Mar 1997 11:26:57 -0500
  ...The filling of the visco-drive differs in order to accelerate its traction control function. (Derek comment: WOA!) ---------------------- The 16" heavy duty version was...
• Re: Only ONE drive wheel?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 12 Apr 2009 21:17:01 -0500
  ...The pilot is trained to overcome this and kept the airplane under directional control, but it adds an additional load on him to take...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 09:33:15 -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: TPMS (was Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 1 Mar 2012 13:30:06 -0600
  ...difficulty. > > mcneely" > > On some vehicles they communicate with things like ABS, Traction Control, > Stability Assist, etc, delete the TPMS and you lose them all...
• Re: Friday topic: MP3s in a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:56:55 -0800
  ...Don, I hear you! I still have one foot back in Lp's and tapes while the other barely has traction in the modern...
• Re: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 09:58:10 -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: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 11:49:18 -0600
  ...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: Suspension for Off Roading
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 16 Nov 2014 12:58:06 -0600
  ...Suspension for Off Roading > >> > > > > >> > > > See Burley Motorsports' custom upper control arms that eliminate the > >> > > > finicky bushings. Also, for a good off road ride you...
• Non-VC, TDI TriStar weekend report!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 25 May 2004 10:04:28 -0700
  ...A definite must have for serious off-roading and ultimate control on the gravel roads. Continental Sportiva AT tire report: I have some 225...
• Re: Heart vs. Head
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:06:14 -0800
  ...If a driver loses control (tries to corner with too much speed for available traction) of a car with understeer it goes right off...
• Re: Why I love Mercedes Benz but would never own one of their cars (Friday ramblings)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:55:24 -0500
  ...In 1987, Mercedes-Benz applied its patent by introducing a�traction control system�that worked under both braking and acceleration � Airbags�were first introduced...
• Re: Friday flammables-Flammables vs. combustibles.
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:33:50 -0700
  ...mandated engine-in-front energy absorbing crush zone, ABS, air bags, traction control, etc. (and power) to get a primitive, under powered '85 Westy...
• Re: TPMS (was Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size)
  Historical mailing list - Mike B.
  Thu, 1 Mar 2012 18:24:59 -0500
  ...difficulty. >> >> mcneely" >> >> On some vehicles they communicate with things like ABS, Traction >> Control, >> Stability Assist, etc, delete the TPMS and you lose them all...
• Re: last tire question (from me)(14x6 VW alu wheel)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sat, 28 Oct 2017 16:50:27 -0400
  ...to do with > sudden loss of traction then emergency maneuvers. Hydroplaning or > unexpected loss of rear control at speeds will often result in a...