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• Re: Fender Flare Attachemnt
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 13 May 2001 22:24:33 -0700
  Yes Steve, they are attached to the front door so when you open the door after some super muddy - offroading you won't get...
• Re: Two small questions
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 13:50:33 -0700
  ...Z --- Jeff Palmer <livingincar@YAHOO.CA> wrote: > Just getting ready for a little roadtrip and I would > like to fix a few small items...
• Re: Stove thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Tue, 30 Jan 2007 09:44:26 -0800
  ...Mine is a Taiwanese model that looks suspiciously like the Century model for 49 dollars on the roadhaus website. It works great as far...
• Re: 88 Vanagon Rotor Replacement
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 23:13:43 -0800
  ...Usually they should just pull off - but, if you have a new one at hand and you carefully crush the old one with some...
• Re: Bus Depot SPAM - not the worst problem
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Sun, 17 Jan 1999 20:50:08 -0500
  ...simple. > > I too subscribe(d) to other lists, Audi, Porsche, and Off-Road, and the > vanagon list is the worst. Please don't reply...
• Vanagon sighting in Placencia Belize on Wednesday morning
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 12 Feb 2016 11:42:44 -0500
  ...Hi Ace) and were passed by a later model Vanagon Westy coming up the Placenica road. It was dark brown or maybe gray in...
• Re: Golf motor with Diesel Mounts intake manifold questions
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 24 Feb 2002 09:44:34 -0800
  ...where I could offer intake manifolds on an exchange basis. David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J...
• Re: South Africn Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 16:57:01 +0200
  ...ago and as I understand it if that vehicle (make/model) was not officially released in this country, then you simply are not going...
• Re: Road Haus Two (LONG . NVC!)
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 6 May 2004 09:06:49 -0400
  ...If you want service as much as possible, some companies (but not T-Mobile) still offer dual-mode phones that work on the old...
• lister needs help on the road - headlight gremlin in 86 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 13:40:53 EDT
  ...I am using my cell phone as a modem on my laptop from the road. 1986 Vanagon Sycro Westfalia VIN: VW2ZB0258GG082766 I swapped the...
• Re: Why the preponderance of air-cooled on Marketplace?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 8 Jul 2019 19:50:07 -0700
  ...wise, than their later-model counterparts. > > > > Why would this be? Is it simply that they were off the road for so long > > because of...
• Re: New Twist on Billy Bones
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 7 Mar 2004 07:51:57 -0800
  ...At the risk of sending you off in the wrong direction, I have heard that the ECU ignores the input from the sensors for...
• Optima Battery Discussion
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Tue, 21 Oct 2003 16:06:28 -0600
  ...RoadGuy@RoadHaus.com Web: <http://www.roadhaus.com/> www.RoadHaus.com Cell: 480 620 8966 What: North American Road Trip How: RoadHaus - 1990 White...
• Re: [syncro.org] Wheel offset
  Historical mailing list - Rob Tippey
  Mon, 7 Mar 2005 07:12:29 -0800
  ...Not sure about the offset, 23 I think. Rob > Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2005 14:25:59 -0800 > From: David Marshall <mailinglist@FASTFORWARD.CA...
• Re: 7" hella replacement lights for SA Grill with An Aftermarket HID 6000K kit, Will this work?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Thu, 4 Jun 2009 15:23:51 -0400
  ...modern cars that the new lighting systems really do make an >> enormous difference when driving in the darkness on a small local >> road >> in...
• Re: Vanagone
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 13 Jan 2005 16:51:25 -0500
  ...go into oversteer mode. My wife (who > was driving alone) lost control, ran off the other side of the road, > into a shallow ditch...
• Re: Roadside Troubles while on Vacationing
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 15:28:00 -0800
  ...Blown off the road in a wind & ice storm, ended up in the median, with > a > tire off the rim. Had it towed to...
• Re: Off topic - Tips for beetle
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:39:20 -0800
  ...like modern cars; driving is just different in cars > made after the early 90s. All this electrical abs airbag crumple business, > no road noise...
• Re: Fuzzy Gasket
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 17:26:46 -0400
  ...wind and road noise entry, so on late model vans ('90 and '91?), the inlets in the doors are blocked off and there is...
• Re: Syncro gas tank in a 2WD?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 12 May 2003 22:50:19 -0700
  ...off making a aluminium or stainless tank that fits between the frame rails. David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel...
• Re: Autosock
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 9 Jan 2013 10:52:05 -0800
  ...I got lucky on the ice those 6 winters or I don't > remember when it slid off the road. > > > > Rob > vwrobb@gmail.com >
• da trip
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Jul 1994 07:02:15 -0400
  (1) Are we gettin enough traffic on this topic to merit getting off the list? Non-participants comment please? (2) Im interested in something...
• Re: Power Measurement and Comparison of Modifications
  Historical mailing list - T. Thompson
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 08:06:24 -0400
  ...I hope there isn't a rash of accidents as Vanagon owners blazed off 0-60 times on the roads, on second thought who...
• Re: Nexen SV820
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:00:57 -0700
  ...moderately/conservatively, mostly on pavement and occasionally on washboard dirt roads (I live in the desert SW). The tires don't give off much...
• Re: Yellow euro headlight bulbs? H4?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 18 Jun 2004 09:58:06 -0700
  ...model - took it for a drive the other night and it was white light, **BUT** did I piss a lot of other drivers off...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 19:57:09 -0400
  ...Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping ABS isn't very "super modern high tech" anymore Larry A. On Sat, Sep 14...
• Road Horsepower vs rolling resistance
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Sat, 17 Feb 2001 11:24:55 -0700
  ...I believe the reduction in ground clearance, reduced undercarriage drag, enough to offset the required increase in road horsepower to move the 1800 lb...
• Re: [Syncro] I did the ultimate upgrade for Christmas!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 29 Dec 2007 18:10:33 -0800
  ...no way, shape or form is > the Tour-rag more capable off-road or for that matter most of the type > of trips I...
• Re: Fan Club Forming NVC?
  Historical mailing list - Townsend, Michael D
  Thu, 20 May 2004 10:57:42 -0400
  You know, This flamefest actually prompted me to sign off for a while, so someone else may have made this point. If not, here...
• Re: Chill Guys!!!!! Geeeeeze!!!Re: VW V-8 engine - Moved to Friday Topic
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 21 Feb 2003 21:36:10 -0800
  ...on a limb and guess they would not be as able off-road as a syncro westy. Alistair -- '82 Westy -> diesel converted to gas...
• Re: gurgel, nvc
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 24 May 2005 16:06:38 -0600
  ...they are a brazilian off road buggy that was built with > a lot of volkswagen components. my father in law just bought his > second...
• Re: Mr. Heater buddy now under $40 at Lowes
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 09:29:13 -0700
  ...Heater Model ... And... It Still Rang Up AT $39.50 I told the store manager, who was going to give me A Damaged box...
• re: new syncro stuff
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
  Tue, 10 Jun 97 15:13:36 UT
  ...Nevertheless, since the 1980s - after Iltis and T3 syncro 16'' the model-range lacks a vehicle with real off-road capabilities. Do you miss...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:11:44 EDT
  ...The reason the refrigerator has a 12 V mode is for driving. If the refrigerator is reasonably well maintained, the 12 V mode works...
• Re: Traveling with a Laptop
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 18 Jul 2005 12:44:17 -0700
  ...staying > connected while on the road. > > You basically have 3 choices: > 1 - dialup - this requires a built-in modem and the software for > connecting...
• Re: Digital Cameras was Road Haus Two
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 6 May 2004 13:44:53 -0400
  ...pictures on the road, widely used by the pro's. The current memory >cards, running 512 meg to 1 gig offer a lot of...
• Re: Vanagon name
  Historical mailing list - pete or nancy owsianowski
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 10:26:05 -0500
  ...there are > still lots of that model on the road in Fiji, for instance (no, I > don't have images). They first appeared in...
• Re: Dashmount options for smartphones?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 12 Jun 2011 06:20:52 -0700
  ...I don't need to take my eyes any farther off the road than usual whereas a larger unit would need to be mounted...
• Re: Alternate tire size
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 27 Jan 2002 20:09:50 -0800
  The 'official' 2WD tires sizes are: 185R14 (185/80R14) 195/75R14 205/70R14 Make sure to get reinforced or LT tires! David Marshall Fast...
• Re: syncro?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 09:19:51 -0500
  ...See >http://www.off-road.com/~vwsyncro/feature.html. > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "80 Westy Pokey" <pokey@VANAGON.ORG> >To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> >Sent...
• Re: Does the H4 bulb put out more light than the 9004 bulb?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:24:42 -0800
  ...And I > thought > Datsun Roadster parts were a rip off. For the price of these > Vanagon H4 > headlight bulb lenses I would hope that...
• Re: Limited Slip v. Syncro
  Historical mailing list - -------------------------
  Tue, 26 Dec 2006 11:43:40 -0500
  ...improvement...enough? My '67 > bus was > hands down, the best snow/off road rig I've ever driven, but the Vanagons > have never impressed...
• Re: CV boots life
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Sun, 28 Jul 2002 21:27:00 -0700
  ...2 years ago after outer CV joint came off due to loosened bolts courtesy washboard road in DVNP. Boots were still ok but had...
• Re: Roadside Troubles while on Vacationing
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 18:53:35 -0500
  ...Blown off the road in a wind & ice storm, ended up in the median, with > a > tire off the rim. Had it towed to...
• Re: Fiamma F45i awning
  Historical mailing list - Richard Young
  Tue, 17 Jan 2017 20:53:14 -0500
  ...2wd sees very little >> off >> road use any more. The vast majority of our trips are on secondary roads >> traveling distances of a couple...
• Re: Why Bigger Brakes Was Cause of brake rotor warping
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 14 Sep 2013 13:42:16 -0700
  ...If that does happen ..you immeidately go into 'even slower more careful mode' . 'usually' when a truck can't control their descent speed ...they...
• Re: Death Valley
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Wed, 24 Jan 2007 11:49:41 -0800
  ...For more trying road conditions, I might suggest the BFG AT-KO tire in your size. Relatively quiet, long wearing, excellent rock protection. Modestly...
• Interesting observation while rotating tires on my Syncro.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 27 Aug 2003 13:50:14 -0700
  ...I tried turning the rear wheel when it was off the ground (transmission out of gear) and it was very hard to turn it...
• Re: Left Lane Bandits and Carrying Spares
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 03:11:05 -0400
  ...the road some coolant b/c I have a vanagon and it's handy to keep it in the van to top off some...
• AUDI Allroad quattro will be produced in Neckarsulm
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Dec 1998 16:46:47 EST
  ...of a classic off-roader, suitable for difficult terrain and poor weather conditions.' With this car Audi is launching a model which fits into...
• hella dashboard fans
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 09 May 95 18:14:46 CDT
  ...on/off switch in lamp head. fitted with 12V bulb. part no. 62643 matt-black with spare red lens part no. 62641 white model...
• Re: Limited Slip v. Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Sam Stone
  Sat, 30 Dec 2006 10:44:58 -0600
  ...improvement...enough? My '67 > bus was > hands down, the best snow/off road rig I've ever driven, but the Vanagons > have never impressed...
• Re: What dumb thing do you repeatedly do with your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:38:14 -0700
  "Signing up to help moderate the list I have no regrets about. Yet." Heh. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984 Westfalia, auto trans, Bend...
• Re: Adding AC to a Westy / BEHR in-dash
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 20 Sep 2002 18:50:15 -0700
  ...Unless you live in a very moderate climate. Just a point of view. Happy Trails, Larry Chase 85 Westy "RoadHaus" 90 Westy Syncro "Sprudel...
• Re: Radar detector
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 17 May 2002 07:33:24 -0400
  ...Both use much lower power and many/most can be used in a mode where the unit doesn't transmit until the officer is...
• Re: Other engine conversion options?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 21:33:16 -0800
  ...I also think automatics are better off-road--at least for beginners like me. Tom --- David Marshall <mailinglist@FASTFORWARD.CA> wrote: > I think most...
• (OT, but important) The Ford Excursion is DEAD!!!! YEEEEEEEAAAAAHHH!! YES YES YES YES!!! W00000H000000!
  Historical mailing list - John Dagastino
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 11:14:44 -0700
  ...Introduced in 1999 as a 2000 year model, the end of production will mean the Excursion lasted just one generation. Sarah Tatchio, a spokeswoman...
• Re: Father's Day - New Radio/MP3 - front panel removable
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 15 Jun 2003 13:41:54 -0500
  ...The Sony that I have has an "OFF" mode and an >"OFF OFF" mode - push the off button and the radio turns off with...
• RE: Volkscafe.com is now Van-Caf�.com
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 15 Oct 2005 22:06:55 -0700
  ...off and go to bed. Going straight to jail with that sentence! ;-) Cheers! David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel...
• Re: I am scared of my Dometic 182B on LP mode
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 11:11:01 -0400
  ...pilot flame going off. > >I would like to hear feedback from people that have been using the fridge >on LP mode for some years...