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MexiCali Rose in Oaxaca
Historical mailing list - Phaedra Savage
Thu, 19 Feb 2004 12:43:33 -0800
...The Zapotecs, ruling from their magnificent hilltop city of Monte Alban, controlled much of Oaxaca by conquest, peaking between 500 and 700 AD. Today...
Re: vanagon difficulty
Historical mailing list - David Kao
Mon, 7 Sep 2009 17:26:10 -0700
...of lights, wipers, steering and > brake > assist, handling control, traction control, engine > control, > transmission control except for Park and mechanical > overspeed� and > sudden-reverse...
MexiCali Rose in Oaxaca or, what ever happened to Phaedra ? :o) read on, read on
Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
Fri, 29 Jul 2005 10:16:37 EDT
...The Zapotecs, ruling from their magnificent hilltop city of Monte Alban, controlled much of Oaxaca by conquest, peaking between 500 and 700 AD. Today...
Re: Only ONE drive wheel?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:05:03 -0700
...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 - Eric Wunrow
Mon, 17 Nov 2014 10:51:03 -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: Tire Report
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 14 Mar 2002 09:03:29 -0600
...Easier steering, reduced wind buffeting, reduced sway in crosswinds and a good controlled ride. I'm quite sure that there are other manufacturers that...
Re: CR@P!!! Now a NV Statistic
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:46:11 -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...
Re: Friday Vanagon Verse!
Historical mailing list - Brad Anderson
Mon, 27 Sep 1999 12:07:08 -0700
...you can maintain 50mph in fresh snow easily and in great control. If you haven't experienced this, again I encourage you to do...
Re: Suspension for Off Roading
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 17 Nov 2014 12:14:56 -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: Anyone install 3 point rear seat belts in camper??
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Sat, 28 Jan 2006 10:46:44 -0900
...The driver lost control on "black ice", this means that he/she was driving too fast for road conditions. Black ice is challenging because...
Re: Watch out Westy, there is a new kid in town!
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 9 Apr 2012 09:54:47 -0700
...17" wheels, AC, cab AC, 317HP motor, Head lights, air-bags, traction >> control, contemporary radio, Remote locks, 4 HD disk brakes, hitch receiver >> w...
Re: Friday Vanagon Verse!
Historical mailing list - Bob Gourley
Mon, 27 Sep 1999 11:47:30 -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: Suspension for Off Roading
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Mon, 17 Nov 2014 17:28:18 -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: MexiCali Rose in Oaxaca
Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
Fri, 20 Feb 2004 10:21:37 -0500
...The Zapotecs, ruling from their magnificent hilltop city of Monte Alban, controlled much of Oaxaca by conquest, peaking between 500 and 700 AD. Today...
Re: TPMS (was Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size)
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 1 Mar 2012 19:55:55 -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: Suspension for Off Roading
Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
Mon, 17 Nov 2014 17:33:08 -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: Diesel Fanatacism
Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
Mon, 18 May 1998 21:06:19 -0400
...They're extremely efficient when running at a constant speed and theyll power a generator/capacitor grid with computer controlled electric traction motor at...
Re: TPMS (was Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 1 Mar 2012 20:47:55 -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: vanagon difficulty
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 7 Sep 2009 17:52:06 -0700
...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: losing traction/planing
Historical mailing list - Ian Corner
Tue, 28 May 1996 15:26:54 +0200
...If both wheels are waterborne you have >>no control, sidewinds and transports are deadly. Let off the gas peddle, >>the wheels will sink and...
Re: TPMS (was Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 1 Mar 2012 20:51:26 -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: Only ONE drive wheel?
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 12 Apr 2009 23:07:19 -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: TPMS (was Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 1 Mar 2012 17:44:39 -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: Suspension for Off Roading
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 18 Nov 2014 01:12:20 -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: Setting Corner Spring Rates -- Nissan 2012
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:56:23 -0500
...huge difference<br> in how a vehicle will respond in low traction situations.   You simply<br> can't expect to get any...
Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Thu, 18 Jun 1998 00:48:14 -0700
...You can also change the size of the valves that control the flow of oil and improve the efficiency of the other components. These...
Re: Suspension for Off Roading
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Tue, 18 Nov 2014 07:08:15 -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...
Battery in Engine Compartment ... NOT
Historical mailing list - Mark C
Thu, 9 Nov 2006 09:41:04 -0800
...what ills your vanagon leakwise late at night), and a remote controled main inverter of a pure sine wave could also be under the...
Re: Purple springs from H&R
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:55:38 -0800
...really hang in there tenaciously when corning, with plenty of dirctional control, and be foregiving at the same time, like if you overcook it...
Re: Suspension for Off Roading
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 18 Nov 2014 14:32:16 -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 - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 1 Mar 2012 18:44:26 -0800
...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: Conversion? JETTA ENGINE?? Now Some TDi Comments (Shortened Version)
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 4 Jan 2010 04:49:02 -0500
...The AAZ is a reasonably robust engine of themechanically controlled variety and if superstition or prejudice driveone to that conclusion, I hope you enjoy...
Re: Suspension for Off Roading
Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
Wed, 19 Nov 2014 11:07:27 -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...
Re: TPMS (was Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size) - Now Hand Signals
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Fri, 2 Mar 2012 10:20:35 -0800
...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: TPMS (was Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Thu, 1 Mar 2012 20:59:06 -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: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Fri, 19 Jun 1998 12:03:35 -0400
...You can also change the size of the valves >that control the flow of oil and improve the efficiency of the other >components. These...
Re: Friday Vanagon Verse!
Historical mailing list - Roger Bowman
Mon, 27 Sep 1999 13:15:33 -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: TPMS (was Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size) - Now Hand Signals
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 2 Mar 2012 13:16:25 -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: TPMS (was Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size) - Now Hand Signals
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Fri, 2 Mar 2012 12:48:41 -0800
...difficulty. >>>>> >>>>> mcneely" >>>>> >>>>> On some vehicles they communicate with things like ABS, Traction >>>>> Control, >>>>> Stability Assist, etc, delete the TPMS and you lose them all...
Attention syncro owners, tech info on trans & VC's from German Transaxle.
Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
Thu, 5 Aug 1999 01:57:25 EDT
...Since we have no control whatsoever over the condition of the vehicle in which our viscous coupling and/or front differential is installed, we...
Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (long)
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 18 Jun 1998 19:49:29 -0700
...You can also change the size of the valves >that control the flow of oil and improve the efficiency of the other >components. These...
Attention syncro owners, tech info on trans & VC's from German Transaxle.
Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
Thu, 5 Aug 1999 00:44:07 EDT
...Since we have no control whatsoever over the condition of the vehicle in which our viscous coupling and/or front differential is installed, we...
Re: TPMS (was Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size) - Now Hand Signals
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 2 Mar 2012 16:23:35 -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: TPMS (was Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size)
Historical mailing list - Mike B.
Fri, 2 Mar 2012 06:14:36 -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: TPMS - Now Hand Signals
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 2 Mar 2012 11:20:07 -0800
...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: Semaphores (was TPMS (was Checked your spare tire recently? Spare Tire Size))
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 2 Mar 2012 08:30:47 -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...
95 Eurovan Camper
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 27 Feb 95 15:13:36 CST
...Winter traction is excellent, thanks to the front-wheel drive system. Rocky Mountain National Park has a problem with coyotes, and so did I...
Re: Clarification on Handling of Vanagons
Historical mailing list
Wed, 7 May 1997 23:03:05 -0400
...Although with the added weight of the front end drive train the move makes good sense for controlling the cg fore and aft. On...
Fresh start, putting on the brakes!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 14:12:37 +0000
...For 1986 we saw the Syncro, the 2.lL with upgraded engine management, redesigned coolant system with oil temperature control, different front brakes and...
Re: Fresh start, putting on the brakes!
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 17:04:02 +0000
...For 1986 we saw the Syncro, the 2.lL with upgraded engine management, redesigned coolant system with oil temperature control, different front brakes and...
Re: Fresh start, putting on the brakes!
Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
Sun, 13 Jun 2021 23:37:24 -0600
...I don't know the "numbers" the change to the 205 width tires with the traction improvements not common LT tires helped to reduce...
Road Test 1989 VW SA Caravelle Syncro
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 05 Dec 95 14:30:27 CST
...The impression holds good for other control aspects too: the gearshift is easy and relatively light; the clutch is smooth, progressive and well weighted...
Weekend off-road trip report (BC)
Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
Tue, 4 Jul 1995 09:55:21 -0700 (PDT)
...The rear wheels lost traction, so I backed off the throttle a bit, we grabbed again, and powered up to flatter ground. Suddenly we...
Road Test: 1991 VW SA 2,5i Caravelle
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 14 Dec 95 14:51:46 CST
...This provides an improved cubby, storage recesses and full instrumentation and involves a switch from slide to rotary controls for setting temperature, fan and...
Re: Newbie question
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 05 May 95 08:35:56 CDT
...82 Vergasser 2E4 mit electronischer Leerlaufregelung (Carburetor 2E4 with electronic idle control) Nr. 86 Antiblockiersystem (Bosch) im Volkswagen Transporter (Anti-lock brakes (Bosch) in...
for allistair: unimog field test (long)
Historical mailing list - J. Walker
Mon, 03 Oct 94 23:14:31 CDT
...ground level, surrounded by windows, so you can see for miles. Controls and instruments are a cross between those of a Freightliner, a farm...