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• reversing sliding side windows
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 20:43:33 -0800
  ...It could even degrade the perfectly horrible aerodynamics a bit! It's easy to do this swap with a bit of care on removal...
• Permanent Door Mirror Repair
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 17:55:09 -0800
  ...Might have better aerodynamics - less wind noise? The permanent lock down thing is interesting, but mirrors aren't supposed to be completely locked down...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 06:29:47 -0600
  ...18/04 5:39 AM, "Eric Zeno" <vw4x4@FYI.NET> wrote: > Aerodynamically everybody seems to be missing one thing. > If I have a very...
• Re: van aerodynamics - Original Campmobil Spoiler
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:01:20 -0800
  On Jan 21, 2010, at 7:15 AM, Ed McLean <email99@BELLSOUTH.NET> wrote: > I surprised no one has mentioned the stock "Spoiler" for...
• Re: microbus is dead NVC
  Historical mailing list - Conrad Klahn
  Wed, 19 May 2004 08:51:50 -0500
  ...the retro look though, but it should have been rounder, more aerodynamic.) Hopefully they offer a camper option. I told my 8 year old...
• Re: Aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list - Scott Ohana
  Sun, 7 Jul 2013 11:52:28 -0700
  ditto. Plz post where they are easy seeable. I googled the subject ....vortex generators on Mitusbishi.. found 'something' but not the same as seeing...
• Re: MPH and MPG
  Historical mailing list - John Olmsted
  Sat, 31 May 1997 19:19:47 -0400
  ...mpg thread from > a > while back (no relationship), unless the canoe actually lessened > aerodynamic drag... > > Chris Wyatt > '87 Syncro GL > Fairbanks, Alaska --
• Re: Take a look at the new T-5 Camper.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 13 Sep 2005 20:05:25 +1200
  ...space above the engine in the name of frivolous things like "aerodynamics". They do. They just don't sell them in North America. Petition...
• Re: Longevity of Conversion Engines
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 12:11:14 -0500
  ...The radiator also has a fan that uses horsepower, or presents aerodynamic drag as moving air flows through it. The aircooled doesn't move...
• Re: Rear wipers lacking on European T3s
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 25 Oct 2002 18:56:36 -0700
  ...Except when > dew has formed there. > > Japanese vans do get dirty rear windows rapidly, so need a wiper. > > It's a matter of aerodynamics...
• Re: High Mileage - its all been done before
  Historical mailing list - Joel Sell
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:36:57 -0700
  ...Notice that the largest gain in MPG was with the "aerodynamic aids". Looks like approx. 2mpg. Sooooooooooo, who's gonna break out the left...
• Re: van aerodynamics, was Re: BenT's dream vanagon now for sale
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:23:44 -0800
  On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 6:45 AM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote: > > > If the luggage rack does contribute a major drag...
• Re: friday...whats the FASTEST youve driven in your vanagon????
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 19:08:51 -0600
  ...In the article about the book, it's mentioned that because of aerodynamic downforce crreated by the body and winds, when a Formula 1...
• Re: On the Issue of Drag Coefficient Numbers for the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 30 Mar 2004 23:16:51 -0500
  Why not kill two birds with one stone by designing a storage unit (bag? box?) shaped to be more aerodynamic than the existing well...
• Re: friday - vanagon content, some people's taste...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:43:55 -0400
  ...Also, and this would have been a real bummer for aerodynamics, an external sunshade above the wind screen was popular, especially on Mercury and...
• Re: Driver's door lock info?
  Historical mailing list - Rusty Johnson
  Fri, 9 Jun 2000 20:08:46 EDT
  ...I know it's possible -- as a demonstration of the Bumblebee Aerodynamics Corollary to Murphy's Law? TGIF no more than _one_ day per...
• Re: SURVEY - I need a metal fab. project
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 17:08:40 -0700
  ...I plan some holes for lights, spots for winch and hitch, tread plate on top and round corners to increase the aerodynamics. I have...
• Re: purpose of air dam???
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 30 Apr 2004 18:20:21 +1200
  ...INCREASE drag by increasing frontal area; most are never tested for aerodynamics, either. Their purpose is usually for appearance. Those actually designed to WORK...
• Re: 1977 VW van hybrid
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:28:34 -0800
  ...their time! While EV conversions might be best served by light, aerodynamic vehicles as Paul suggested, I would argue that there's plenty of...
• Re: another aero tail idea
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:23:48 -0800
  bob, any aerodynamic improvement would be felt even at the modest speed we travel at, 80 - 110 kph. funny i do seem recall someone...
• Re: High Mileage - its all been done before
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:02:30 -0700
  ...Westfalia/1990_01_Der_Volkswagen_California/ > > there is some talk of aerodynamic stuff ... covering the luggage rack etc > click on the enclosed link to...
• Re: FS '88 westy with only 36k original miles
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:21:19 -0500
  ...http://www.vanagon.com/info/years/1991/index.html the chrome hubcaps were standard on '91 vanagons. "Eurostyle aerodynamic wheel covers" were listed as...
• Re: wanted: hard case to fit in luggage compartment
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Tue, 30 Jun 1998 21:49:06 EDT
  ...few inches taller. (I'd probably want something a bit more aerodynamic in that case, though.) I did discover that bungee cords aren't...
• Re: Ok someone will have to explain to me...
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 09:21:15 -0600
  ...The added stress placed on the engine by Vanagon's weight and aerodynamic inefficiency reduces life expectancy of any engine you place under the...
• WESTY AIR CONDITIONER IDEA
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Sep 2003 22:07:53 EDT
  ...worried about aerodynamics? drive a porsche.. chris
• Re: Welded a receiver hitch to my drawbar
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Fri, 18 May 2007 06:23:20 -0700
  ...I > debated whether to get a front mount hitch or have more efficient > aerodynamics of the rear rack. > > So I ended up using the...
• Re: Diesel schmiesel...i'm thinking of going electric
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sat, 24 May 2008 06:49:34 -0700
  ...Too heavy, no aerodynamics. A repeatable range of 100 miles it will cost you more than $8000. If you want an EV, get something...
• sunroof like in Jurassic Park
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Dec 1995 13:57:27 -0600 (CST)
  ...plexiglass roof would be more wedge-shaped for better looks and aerodynamics. Now am I crrrazy, or what? :) -- Sami ('75 Westf.) dakhlia@wuecona.wustl...
• Re: cruising speed and MPG
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 20:01:34 -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...
• Name for my Westy
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 10 Mar 2000 18:30:02 -0700
  ...Similar aerodynamics, although they used the term 'fineness ratio', length divided by diameter, 6 to 1 for the Hindenburg. Similar top speed, 84.4...
• Re: for those who are not understanding when i talk about our van ... California Model
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:32:16 -0500
  Roger, The front luggage rack looks more aerodynamic than the US Westies. Does it hold cargo or is it a smooth cowling up to...
• Steel Wheels..thanks and ...revised driving nets good mileage increase..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 20:28:01 -0700
  ...My new driving style will probably be more effective on long highway trips, given the aerodynamic consequences at higher speeds. Pretty cool, for one...
• Re: Aerodynamics and the Westie luggage rack, etc..
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 27 Sep 2008 00:42:29 -0600
  On Sat, Sep 27, 2008 at 12:31 AM, Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com> wrote: > dear fronts piece wanters > > you guys all laugh at...
• Re: Aerodynamics?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 3 Nov 2018 10:08:47 -0700
  I have FatMat sound damping in both front doors, sliding door and rear hatch. This makes a big difference in the interior noise level...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 09:44:44 -0700
  ...18/04 5:39 AM, "Eric Zeno" <vw4x4@FYI.NET> wrote: > >> Aerodynamically everybody seems to be missing one thing. >> If I have a very...
• Re: re Aerodynamics for MPG - 1971 Bay air dam
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:24:21 -0700
  ...stationwagons to keep the dirt off the rear windows? Installing more aerodynamic side mirrors would help as well. I agree with the idea that...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Grotz
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 12:47:30 -0400
  ...2004 12:50 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon! On 18-Oct-04, at 8:08 AM...
• 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 20:44:57 -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...
• Re: 1977 VW van hybrid
  Historical mailing list - Joe T.
  Fri, 10 Dec 2010 14:47:22 -0700
  ...EVs should be light > and/or > aerodynamic. > > To power a vehicle size/weight of a Vanagon with batteries (and have the > batteries last a...
• Re: Vanagons In Space [F]
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 3 Oct 1997 12:09:06 CDT
  ...Mir is more aerodynamic and gets MUCH better fuel economy (how many YEARS has it been cirling around up there??) 5. Mir doesn't...
• Re: vanagon top speed, was Re: Double cab for sale/engine longevity
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Sat, 4 Sep 2004 13:25:55 -0400
  ...At low speeds - <35 mph (approximation) the rolling resistance is higher than aerodynamic drag. To take this total drag figure and extrapolate it to...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 13:52:10 -0400
  ...2004 12:50 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon! On 18-Oct-04, at 8:08 AM...
• Re: yet another engine choice - VW "twincharger" HOLD IT!!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 28 Sep 2005 18:26:44 -0400
  Don't forget the vanagon is a box on wheels while the Crown Vic is much more aerodynamic. TEM ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Felder...
• FS: Bike Rack for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - G. Chapman
  Mon, 6 May 2002 12:37:43 -0400
  ...It's a nice way to carry bikes, as the rear hatch position maintains a nice aerodynamic slipstream, and the rear hatch can be...
• Re: 55 to 65 mpg in a diesel vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 9 Dec 2004 11:03:20 -0500
  ...after GM spent millions of dollars trying to get a more aerodynamic vehicle. ERic Paul & Becky Oliver wrote: >That sounds a little more realistic...
• Re: gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 20:52:24 -0500
  ...The best idea I heard out of the mileage discussion was the suggestion to use the AC on the highway, where the aerodynamic advantages...
• Re: LineX Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 21 Jul 2011 14:23:29 -0400
  ...http://www.aerospaceweb.org/question/aerodynamics/q0215.shtml Yours, David
• Re: Blasphemy, tires, and handling.
  Historical mailing list - leo mulvihill
  Sat, 15 Apr 1995 17:30:19 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Sure, it's lighter, and more aerodynamic but I mean > come on this thing will outhandle a bus and probably a > Vanagon and it...
• Fwd: Re: [NVC] Vacuum Forming
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 14:48:13 -0800
  How about some kind of aerodynamic insert for the Westy's exterior luggage compartment? ------ Original Message ------ Received: Mon, 03 Jan 2005 02:27:47...
• Re: Fwd: Re: [NVC] Vacuum Forming
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 06:04:57 EST
  ...How about some kind of aerodynamic insert for the Westy's exterior luggag= e compartment? That's already been done. Called the Bagawest. Made...
• Re: FW: 90 Carat Auto TDI Conversion: MPG ect.
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 12:54:36 -0700
  ...MPG ect. > Robert Keezer wrote: > > >Bringing back 55 or 60 is going to save a lot of > >fuel. > >Especially for the non-aerodynamic vehicles...
• Van aerodynamics and high output alternators
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 14:46:34 -0400
  I have been reading the info about van aerodynamics with great interest, as I have been doing some brainstorming of my own in this...
• Re: Friday--Do we drive Bugs?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Fri, 20 Nov 2015 13:22:11 -0800
  ...Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> bricks they are! I was making a run of stickers "Aerodynamic like a Brick" With the drag...
• Re: 2mpg reduction in fuel economy: confirmed when sporting a roof rack.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 6 Dec 2011 19:20:19 -0800
  ...The bottom of the van is so aerodynamically "dirty". If the van had a very low front chin dam then it might have some...
• Re: MPH and MPG
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Thu, 29 May 1997 17:44:22 -0800 (AKDT)
  ...mpg thread from a while back (no relationship), unless the canoe actually lessened aerodynamic drag... Chris Wyatt '87 Syncro GL Fairbanks, Alaska On Thu...
• Re: Lockable Cover for the Westy Luggage Rack
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 16:20:47 -0700
  ...It does take away from >clearance, and is not the most aerodynamic solution but hey since when >is worrying about aerodynamics on a Westy...
• MOD re tinyurl was Re: Aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 7 Jul 2013 17:22:43 -0400
  At 05:04 PM 7/7/2013, Scott Ohana wrote: >do you know how to use Tiny URL ...? >it's neat . >works great. >then...
• body panel repair
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 08:46:16 EST
  ...Actually, it was completely flat when my wife mashed it into a bollard. (she said it was more aerodynamic that way.) I have considered...
• Re: Why are campers higher at the rear?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 13:32:10 -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...
• Re: Moon discs?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:03:16 -0700
  ...I think they would look pretty good and they would help >> your van's aerodynamics. >> >> I doubt that anyone can drive a van at...