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• Re: van aerodynamics, was Re: BenT's dream vanagon now for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:45:31 -0500
  ...had already stated it myself concerning my lack of knowledge about aerodynamics). Now you are drawing on common sense yourself, which is fine with...
• Re: Effects of tire sizes on fuel economy!
  Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 17:17:52 -0800
  ...The > biggest improvement will come from driving slower > and doing something > with the lack of aerodynamics. > > Dennis I remember someone was going to build...
• Re: Porsche in a van
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 13 Sep 2007 18:24:24 -0400
  ...They weigh a half a car more than the > Porsche. > > http://www.porsche.com/uk/models/911/911-carrera-4/featuresandspecs/ > > Aerodynamics aside, the...
• Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:29:13 -0700
  For appx. 3 weeks I ran with my Quick-N-Easy roof rack on my vanagon, having to carry some long stuff. It's...
• Re: OT Hawker Hunter help
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 21 Nov 2002 12:13:32 -0000
  ...55,000 ft/min) - known as 'a triumph of thrust over aerodynamics', which is a bit of a snub to the designers as apparently...
• Re: Vanagon spoiler
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 May 96 23:59 EDT
  ...org added: ---snip--- >But does your vanagon really have good enough aerodynamics Of course not! That's the reason for wanting to install the...
• Improving stock curtains/matress toppers
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:06:28 -0800
  ...I suspect the engine could go even faster, but weak brakes, and horrible aerodynamics doesn't lend itself to superfast driving, and actually that...
• Re: Why don't we have these kinds of Pop top here in the USA "Atlantic "
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:18:17 -0700
  ...26/2008, Michael Snow wrote... > >> I can't imagine that the aerodynamics are significantly different. >> > > Ditto. The surface area is the same, and the...
• How to increase gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 14:40:12 -0500
  ...the engine alone, and no other factors such as gearing, tires, aerodynamics, weight, etc, how else might one increase fuel efficiency - ie mileage per...
• Re: Diesel schmiesel...i'm thinking of going electric
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 25 May 2008 10:30:14 -0400
  ...the worst platforms for converting to an EV. > Too heavy, no aerodynamics. A repeatable range of 100 miles it will > cost you more than...
• Re: cruising speed and MPG
  Historical mailing list - John Lane
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 20:22:29 -0700
  ...Based on aerodynamics alone, 70 requires almost 30% more fuel than 55. The odometers are also optimistic by ~4% so you are not going...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:02:49 -0700
  ...I've been thinking about building my own > Quick-N-Easy roof rack for my 85 tin top and wanted to factor in > aerodynamics...
• Re: New Windshield...sorta Friday
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 19:11:21 -0400
  ...The lack of aerodynamics results in more chipping etc. Be sure to get tinted and shaded... with extra dark strip at top. I went...
• Re: aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 18:21:30 -0700
  So why is the Westy drag coefficient so much higher than that for the regular vanagon? Roof rack maybe? I'm still trying to...
• listmember looking for westy
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Jun 95 13:33:30 EDT
  ...adequate" power even with both A/Cs on full blast.) 4) Aerodynamics. There a few downhills on I-78 that I shift to neutral...
• Re: Subiegon/Vanaru Gas Mileage
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 09:30:27 -0700
  ...wrote: > Most of the Vanagons inefficiencies come from the vehicle itself. > Aerodynamics, frontal area, under chassis turbulence etc. The Subaru > engines > offer some efficiency...
• Re: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual)
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:39:16 -0700
  ...I also watched my rear view mirror as more modern cars with > better aerodynamics and stronger engines blew up the grade behind me, > hoping...
• van noise
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 12:26:34 EST
  ...If I had a prepaid month to mess around I might play with some aerodynamics: compare noise level with and without mirrors, for instance...
• Re: Back from Mammoth, carb thoughts (long)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 27 Sep 96 00:42:30 CDT
  ...into "Georgia Overdrive" and let 'er fly as fast as the "aerodynamics" would allow!! :) >Average mpg: 19.57 which, considering the amount of crap...
• The van in snow
  Historical mailing list - Wayne Hagan
  Sun, 6 Jan 2002 23:29:53 -0800
  ...A fellow Auto Designer at work explained it this way, what's going to fly better through the air, (aerodynamics aside) an arrow or...
• Re: Power of a 2.0L Air cooled vs 2.1L???
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 9 Dec 2003 11:41:54 -0500
  ...This makes driving a lot more relaxing. - Something about the aerodynamics or suspension dynamics makes the Vanagon get pushed around less in crosswinds. You...
• Re: 130mph in a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 08:07:25 -0800
  ...The aerodynamics of a Vanagon do >not allow it to acheive a true 130 mph. Nothing fishy about his post. I know >thats what...
• Re: Poptop -bubble top add-on proposal
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 20:58:29 -0500
  ...52" by 52" fiberglass bubble, measured at the > interface with the existing top roof level, sloping appropriately in the > front for aerodynamics and in...
• misc (mpg, transmission, driving habits.)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:44:04 -0400
  ...reviewing all the specs, it occurs to me that while the aerodynamics make some difference as to the fuel economy, especially above 50 mph...
• Re: Wankels
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Tue, 13 Oct 1998 09:55:53 -0700
  ...weight Vanagon 1500+ kg is just too heavy, and has the aerodynamics of a house. Why do you think VW skipped the 1600 cc...
• Subject: Re: LineX Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Thu, 21 Jul 2011 11:56:17 -0400
  ...Throw a Syncro in the equation, add a little lift, some big @$$ tires, and WHOA! At that point, aerodynamics and MPG are out the...
• Re: Gas Mileage Improvements?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:14:21 -0700
  Because you're driving slower pulling a load and being careful, or because of improved flowstream aerodynamics?....probably the former.�� But you did say...
• Re: Aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 13:39:37 -0300 (ADT)
  At 11:19 AM 4/30/96 -0500, Don Woolard wrote: >I attended a lecture by Jay Baldwin last night. He discussed the Dymaxion...
• Re: Vanavolvo ??
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 11:10:19 -0700
  ...with the same engine and with half the weight and better aerodynamics I found that one boring !) and there doesn't seem to be...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 24 Oct 2011 17:52:48 -0700
  I got better gas milage, even loaded down for 3 week trip, when I have the 18 ft canoe on top. alistair On 2011...
• Re: Why are campers higher at the rear?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 22:33:18 -0500
  ...the wheels. > >Does it have something to do with improving the aerodynamics of the > >top? Then why is there no different part #? > >Besides curiosity...
• MPG and Decoupler (was Belly pans for speed /mpg)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sun, 18 May 2008 20:40:44 -0700
  ...Belly pans for speed /mpg > > > > While the vanagon might just be the worst-shape possible for efficient >> aerodynamics, small improvements add up. Maybe the...
• Re: How to increase gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 16:39:57 -0400
  ...the engine alone, and no other factors >such as gearing, tires, aerodynamics, weight, etc, how else might one >increase fuel efficiency - ie mileage per...
• Re: Roof Racks
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 20 Dec 2012 07:59:11 -0800
  ...I use an oak or ash handrail for the aerodynamics. :) > > My fake rain gutters have been permanent since '89. I routinely haul > hefty Royalex...
• NVC: Diesel schmiesel...i'm thinking of going electric
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Mon, 26 May 2008 00:08:17 +0000
  ...the worst platforms for converting to an EV. > > Too heavy, no aerodynamics. A repeatable range of 100 miles it will > > cost you more than...
• Re: 82 WESTY PERFORMANCE
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 15 Jan 2000 07:25:53 -0500
  ...It seems like aerodynamics plays a big role in highway mileage. Most cars get better gas mileage on the highway. Engine runs great...sparkplugs...
• Re: Was Ford Galaxy Friday, now Technology Comparison
  Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:21:54 -0500
  ...that it would show that the improvements are mostly in the aerodynamics, "SPECIAL TIRES" and weight control, but where is the profit in that...
• Westie Euro Luggage Rack Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 10:32:58 -0700
  ...Aerodynamics and the Westie luggage rack, etc.. > > > > > > > > dear fronts piece wanters > >> > >> you guys all laugh at my millage #'s and say they are untrue...
• Re: So what's the most efficient speed to cruise at?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 May 2019 15:18:07 +0000
  ...The aerodynamics of a piece of plywood doesn't help. See this link. https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww...
• Re: Tire rotating -- when?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 5 Sep 2012 23:38:10 -0600
  ...On my DodgeDakota it's both the look & aerodynamics things again. On my Wifes 2WD EscapeHybrid I run the same tires on all 4...
• Big brakes--you have no idea!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 5 Jun 2012 10:19:37 -0700
  ...It was long and straight with light traffic, and the poor aerodynamics limited my speed to about 85. Ever seen those gravel emergency truck...
• Re: Need Vanagon Tires
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Sun, 25 Sep 1994 09:55:47 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Initially I thought it might be due to the aerodynamics of the '91 camper - in addition to the extra height, the '91's have...
• Re: asking for help once more...(bread loafers)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Sep 1994 12:34:32 -0400
  ...I think that's what you need for the weight and aerodynamics of a brick, although the 17-1800 engines are simply much more...
• Re: You Subaru guys have got to "activate" your A.C.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 9 Dec 2008 12:27:27 -0800
  ...exotic top, 'specially if we do an AW top - much better aerodynamics at speed. Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "chris and/or...
• Re: Lockable Cover for the Westy Luggage Rack
  Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 19:10:54 -0400
  ...It does take away from clearance, and is not the most aerodynamic solution but hey since when is worrying about aerodynamics on a Westy...
• Re: cruising speed and MPG
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 8 Aug 2006 05:15:30 -0500
  ...Based on aerodynamics alone, 70 requires almost 30% more fuel than 55. The odometers are also optimistic by ~4% so you are not going...
• Re: Belly pans for speed /mpg
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 18 May 2008 17:40:48 -0700
  ...Belly pans for speed /mpg > While the vanagon might just be the worst-shape possible for efficient > aerodynamics, small improvements add up. Maybe the...
• Re: Vanagon High tops avalable
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:07:09 -0800
  ...Quieter, better aerodynamics and a whole lot of interior space for all that stuff the usually is cluttering up� a westy on the road...
• Re: On Fuel Economy - Some Teutonic Observations
  Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 09:27:42 -0700
  ...Milquetoast. > > Somewhere back in my ancient past, I studied aviation related > aerodynamics and > seem to recall some references to relationships between, lift, > drag, speed...
• Re: Aerodynamics for MPG
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:37:17 -0700
  Did you get all four pix? I still think that a tall trailer right at the back would do the job. Also note that...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 05:23:59 -0600
  On 10/17/04 8:53 PM, "Stan Wilder" <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote: > With less than 100 hp the dream of 100 in...
• Re: Glued Pop Top Seals
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 15 Jul 1998 09:23:37 -0100
  ...My mechanic says they improve the > aerodynamics of the top so it doesn't "helicopter" on the highway. > Q: Does anyone have information on...
• Re: OEM Pop Top Seals
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 03:41:44 EDT
  ...My guess is if I took the bus in a wind tunnel this lack of sealing would create poorer aerodynamics. But we all realise...
• Re: Better MPG - wheels and tires ?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Sell
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:37:56 -0700
  ...Joel Sell <justthesells@YAHOO.COM> > > > I am interested to see where the "under the front > end aerodynamics" thread goes, > > but I'm also wondering...
• Re: Pop Top ...Stupid is as .....
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Sat, 18 Jun 2005 21:03:01 -0700
  Bob, You are not the first, sure not the last to "improve aerodynamics" of Vanagon.I once drove from camp with poptop up and...
• Dometic Refrig finally working on gas
  Historical mailing list - John Graham
  Sun, 27 Apr 1997 17:09:40 -0400
  ...there and there was left over stuff that could change the aerodynamics of the cavity. After cleaning things out well, with the refrig still...
• Re: Improving stock curtains/matress toppers
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:42:23 -0700
  ...I suspect the engine could go even faster, but weak brakes, and horrible aerodynamics doesn't lend itself to superfast driving, and actually that...
• Re: aerodynamics (Seriously...)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 08:54:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The main reason the beetle is shaped the way it is, is aerodynamics. When it first came out, it had the lowest drag coefficient...
• Re: Poor Man's Syncro...Friday OT..Safari AWD (a bit long)
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 2 Jun 2014 17:50:10 -1000
  ...you have a vehicle designed with aerodynamics in mind.. such as flush windows. flush windows start in cars around the late 80's.. VW...
• Re: Engine Conversion and MPG
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 12:16:27 -0700
  ...The aerodynamics of the Vanagon are not improved by engine conversions or mods. The MPG can certainly be improved but a claim of 25...