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• Re: misc (mpg, transmission, driving habits.)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:24:59 -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: Film of oil all over back hatch
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 7 Nov 2005 00:08:14 -0500
  ...The aerodynamics of your vehicle is such that anything spewing oil is likely to have it end up on the back hatch. So. Your...
• Re: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care! FISH Y
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 00:23:56 +0100
  Scoops do not pull in air Aerodynamics, especially guessaerodynamics is not a black and white subject (my normal rant). F1 aerodynamicists are at the...
• Re: Westie Euro Luggage Rack Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 11:30:32 -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: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sat, 27 May 2006 14:51:00 -0700
  ...Once that nose is there, providing "necessary" safety and aerodynamics, they might as well stick the front whells under it, and the engine/tranny...
• Vanagons as electric vehicles and other stuff....
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Sun, 4 May 2008 19:57:52 -0400
  ...Good aerodynamics are needed to obtain an efficient package. There was a movie made called, "Who killed the electric car?" that was VERY revealing...
• Re: 130mph in a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 07:28:31 +0000
  ...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: 86-91 westies & rough roads
  Historical mailing list - Roger&Zoe Ann Banker
  Thu, 20 May 1999 20:55:53 EDT
  ...The Adventurewagen has better weight distribution, aerodynamics, and nicer camping features. They are also rare and cost a lot more new, but used ones...
• Re: horsepower increase
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Tue, 18 Nov 2003 09:45:39 -0800
  ...Look at the application, a 4800lb truck (unloaded) with the aerodynamics of a cinderblock, underpowered and underbraked. All that can be fixed with a...
• Re: Engine Conversion MPG - We don't need no stink'n TDI
  Historical mailing list - Thor Svenson
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 21:11:41 -0400
  ...a subaru with this SAME engine doesn't get that mileage!!! better aerodynamics and less weight, less mileage than what you're claiming. and...
• Re: [Syncro] MPG and Decoupler (was Belly pans for speed /mpg)
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Fri, 23 May 2008 15:22:40 -0400
  ...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: misc (mpg, transmission, driving habits.)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:57:39 -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...
• Top Speed
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sun, 20 Nov 2005 23:39:05 -0600
  ...I have no spare tire or tire carrier up front, so that probably hurt aerodynamics a bit. I had the van loaded (but by...
• Re: 87 Vanagon Wolfsburg Tires
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 23:06:15 -0400
  ...It's size, weight, weight distribution, and aerodynamics > require that stiff sidewall of the LT Truck tire construction for best control. > > > > > I just replaced...
• Re: Was Ford Galaxy Friday, now Technology Comparison
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:56:26 -0600
  ...that it would show that the improvements are mostly in the aerodynamics, "SPECIAL TIRES" and weight control, > but where is the profit in that...
• Re: Vanagon emissions
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:45:42 -0700
  ...Eurovans are can provide things that a vanagon can't - like aerodynamics, ABS brakes in some models, and air bags ...... things a vanagon can...
• Re: Engine Conversion and MPG
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 23 Jul 2000 23:09:13 -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...
• Re: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care! FISH Y
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 19:50:32 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Scoops do not pull in air >Aerodynamics, especially guessaerodynamics is not a black and white subject >(my normal rant). >F1...
• Re: A Snow Story (Whoa-vanagon!!!) and Lessons Learned
  Historical mailing list - Wayne Hagan
  Sat, 5 Jan 2002 22:44:02 -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: Speedo needle removal
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 24 Sep 2006 15:30:10 -0700
  ...The only purpose of the tape is to destroy the aerodynamics of the needle, and make sure it does not fly very far! If...
• RE: mpg enhancements
  Historical mailing list - H Steven Dolan
  Wed, 2 Nov 1994 19:04:10 -0800 (PST)
  ...The only way was to improve the aerodynamics was to increase the length of the missile (impossible without rebuilding the sub). So what they...
• Re: Film of oil all over back hatch
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sun, 6 Nov 2005 21:25:32 -0800
  ...The aerodynamics of > your vehicle is such that anything spewing oil is likely to have it end > up on the back hatch. > > So. Your...
• Re: Engine Conversion MPG - We don't need no stink'n TDI
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 17 Jul 2007 18:48:06 -0700
  ...a subaru with > this SAME engine doesn't get that mileage!!! better aerodynamics and less > weight, less mileage than what you're claiming. and...
• Re: Poptop -bubble top add-on proposal
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 9 Feb 2007 10:06:42 -0700
  ...52" by 52" fiberglass bubble, measured at the >> interface with the existing top roof level, sloping appropriately >> in the >> front for aerodynamics and in...
• Re: new vw rotten unvieled.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 12:33:50 -0800
  ...the one we know just lacks a few modern things like aerodynamics and flush windows, ABS brakes, air bags , stability control etc. But a...
• Re: Conversion Commotion
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Thu, 11 Dec 1997 23:19:46 -0800
  ...85 >or 91 hp is rediculously low for a vehicle the size and aerodynamics of the >Vanagon. So, increasing power alone might be reason...
• Re: Westie Euro Luggage Rack Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 13:18:10 -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: Vanagon High tops avalable
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Fri, 15 Jan 2010 21:13:26 -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...
• First impressions
  Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 18:12:59 -0800
  ...unless it was falling off a cliff, and even then the aerodynamics of the thing made the event unlikely. This '87 has a sweet...
• Re: re Aerodynamics for MPG - 1971 Bay air dam
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:24:21 -0700
  Hi All: During my senior year in college, I focused on fuel economy improvements for my 1971 bay window. Built a wrap around air...
• Re: van aerodynamics, was Re: BenT's dream vanagon now for sale
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:56:54 -0800
  couple of things, Chris- yup, the underside is a mess. height ride shouldn't make that much diff. Lowered race cars with damns and...
• Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:11:12 -0700
  ...Long obsolete for poor aerodynamics, but they are an effective early form of air conditioning. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: Watching Oil Temp (long, as usual)
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 21 Jul 2011 13:41:20 -0400
  ...I also watched my rear view mirror as more modern cars with >> better aerodynamics and stronger engines blew up the grade behind me, >> hoping...
• Re: Vanavolvo ??
  Historical mailing list - One Morecar
  Sat, 17 Feb 2001 12:48:07 +1100
  ...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: 130mph in a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Wed, 8 Dec 2004 02:13:12 +0000
  ...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: gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 20:52:24 -0500
  ...drag of the compressor offsets the drag of the low-speed aerodynamics. Drive smoothly, Jim On Sep 9, 2005, at 8:19 PM, Maggie...
• Re: Fuel Saver ?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 26 Feb 2006 23:48:31 -0600
  ...http://www.stockcarproducts.com/naca.htm http://www.up22.com/Aerodynamics.htm and if you want to see a picture of something similar (but...
• Re: Solar Power
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 29 Jun 2013 07:36:40 -0700
  ...You might get a bigger savings from improved aerodynamics in the luggage rack. Mark J B wrote: > > I have done some research and would...
• Re: Better MPG - wheels and tires ?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:25:34 -0400
  ...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: 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...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 07:39:34 -0400
  Aerodynamically everybody seems to be missing one thing. If I have a very unslippery vehicle with a coefficient of 1 (flat surface) and a...
• Re: shared madness?
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Fri, 2 Sep 2005 15:25:24 -0400
  ...My Vanagon gets about 23/mpg which is good for its size and poor aerodynamics but it got 23 or so back when it...
• Glued Pop Top Seals
  Historical mailing list - Terry R. Haggerty
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 12:17:29 -0300
  ...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: Vanavolvo ??
  Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
  Fri, 16 Feb 2001 11:02:19 -0800
  ...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: Poptop -bubble top add-on proposal
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 9 Feb 2007 10:37:21 -0700
  ...52" by 52" fiberglass bubble, measured at the >>> interface with the existing top roof level, sloping appropriately >>> in the >>> front for aerodynamics and in...
• Re: [syncro.org] Re: Oversized Spare Tire Rack?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 16:46:15 -0800
  ...out using a roof rack basket due to garage > height limitations, aerodynamics (yea, right. It's a Vanagon!) and > hassle with access. Probably need...
• Re: Bike Rack Rec
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:50:26 -0800
  ...I like them back there rather than on the roof..for clearance issues, for aerodynamics and it make a handy 'work stand' for minor...
• Re: Wankels
  Historical mailing list - t bill
  Tue, 13 Oct 1998 09:44:15 -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...
• Speed
  Historical mailing list - Don Williams
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 11:18:15 -0800
  ...I have no spare tire or > tire > carrier up front, so that probably hurt aerodynamics a bit. I had the van > loaded (but by...
• Re: AW in Vancouver Back on CL..... for more money!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:05:34 -0700
  ...I think the stock interior layout totally sucks, but the aerodynamics, huge interetior and extra quiet driving are fantastic. If it wasn't in...
• Re: Westie Euro Luggage Rack Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 28 Sep 2008 14:30:59 -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: Some aerodynamic ideas..
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:27:50 +1200
  ...the idea of maximized interior space is >diametrically-opposed to the ideals for aerodynamics. > >That's it all right....diametrically opposed requirements, or goals...
• Re: misc (mpg, transmission, driving habits.)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 13 Sep 2008 03:59:48 -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: Top Speed
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 11:20:43 -0600
  ...I have no spare tire or > tire > carrier up front, so that probably hurt aerodynamics a bit. I had the van > loaded (but by...
• Re: Some aerodynamic ideas..
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:20:56 +0000
  ...It is > > definitely getting somewhere between 5-10% better > > mpg. > > The Porsche 928 is a horrible example of > > aerodynamics, despite its sleek > > look. Its...
• Re: Vanagons compared to RVs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 13:45:09 -0400
  ...Over the last ten years they not only got larger, but also heavier with no attention paid to aerodynamics. The one I have now...
• aerodynamics: kinetically induced noise due to boundary layer separation
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 01 Aug 94 09:01:53 CDT
  uhhhh ... my experimentation has conclusively shown that it is the mirrors that cause the noise at the front vent windows. :) and opening the vent...
• Re: Improving stock curtains/matress toppers
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 14:02:04 -0600
  ...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: cruising speed and MPG
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 14:33:23 -0400
  ...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: First impressions
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 19:00:31 -0600
  ...unless it was falling off a cliff, and even then the aerodynamics of the thing made the event unlikely. This '87 has a sweet...