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• Re: aerodynamics (Seriously...)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 May 1996 13:51:15 -0400
  ...It would hinder aerodynamics. But then again the function of these devices is not to improve aerodynamics, but to deflect air down across the...
• Re: the high+pop-top
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Thu, 24 Nov 2005 08:28:08 +0000
  the aerodynamics thing is really interesting. the dehler high top that someone of the list bought in germany a few days ago featured a...
• Re: aerodynamics (Seriously...)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Crawford
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 19:47:18 -0700
  ...that ford and chevy put over the hatches of thier '70s station wagons) help the vanagon's aerodynamics or woud it just look dumb.
• Re: NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:39:22 EST
  ...I have described some mods to the aerodynamics of the Westfalia camper in the past, but wanted to note how serious small changes in...
• Re: the high+pop-top
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Thu, 24 Nov 2005 07:56:29 -0500
  >The Westy arrangement is almost the worst possible aerodynamics on a Vanagon. May or may not be true. Remember that a hi-top still...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 19:36:51 -0400
  More history of vehicle aerodynamics (with VW emphasis) here - http://www.ltv-vwc.org.uk/W_Spin/ws_oct_2002/1930sStreamlining.htm Including a...
• Re: the high+pop-top
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 23 Nov 2005 22:34:49 -0600
  ...Jeff > Another reason for the high pop top is aerodynamics. > > The Westy arrangement is almost the worst possible aerodynamics on a > Vanagon. The luggage...
• Re: aerodynamics (Seriously...)
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 15:32:04 EST
  Fred Porter suggests a course of aerodynamics research probably resulting in a minuscule increment in top speed or mileage. Couldn't it be argued...
• Re[2]: aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Apr 96 16:36:48 EST
  OK, How about a Nordique? Scott ______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Re: aerodynamics Author: michael.r.robison@arthurandersen.com at internet Date: 4/29/96 4...
• Re: Aerodynamics for MPG
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:52:36 -0700
  ...Improving aerodynamics on a Westy See my rig: http://www.pbase.com/labusch/image/64786672 the Vanagon in the picture. My mileage went from...
• Re: the high+pop-top
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 23 Nov 2005 23:14:56 -0500
  Another reason for the high pop top is aerodynamics. The Westy arrangement is almost the worst possible aerodynamics on a Vanagon. The luggage carrier...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 19:38:54 -0600
  On 10/18/04 5:36 PM, "Angus Gordon" <agordon@BRIGHT.NET> wrote: > More history of vehicle aerodynamics (with VW emphasis) here - > > http://www...
• Re: the high+pop-top
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 24 Nov 2005 10:11:08 -0800
  ...the high+pop-top > >The Westy arrangement is almost the worst possible aerodynamics on a > Vanagon. > > May or may not be true. Remember that...
• Aerodynamics and the Westie luggage rack, etc..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 21:31:05 -0700
  I did some low budget research about aerodynamics, read up on all the sources I could find, etc. So I know a little, but...
• aerodynamics (seriously...)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 01 May 1996 00:22:20 EDT
  Vanagon with a spoiler.....naaaahhhhh....dont do it...too goofy... Buslady & my 89 Vanagon
• Re: Why don't we have these kinds of Pop top here in the USA "Atlantic "
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:11:30 -0700
  I can't imagine that the aerodynamics are significantly different. They traded the luggage rack for a sunroof. I'd rather have the luggage...
• Re: An Early Vanagon Ad
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Thu, 7 Mar 2013 15:44:52 -0800
  ...a lower coefficient of a tenth or even a hundredth means the ad copy writer can legally claim better aerodynamics. ninety nine cents is...
• Turbulators
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:36:30 +0000
  How about some Turbulators on the rear of the Vanagon?? http://www.recumbents.com/car_aerodynamics/#hood%20fairing
• Re: Why don't we have these kinds of Pop top here in the USA "Atlantic "
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:57:38 -0400
  At 08:11 PM 9/26/2008, Michael Snow wrote... >I can't imagine that the aerodynamics are significantly different. Ditto. The surface area...
• Re: Aerodynamics?
  Historical mailing list - steve meassick
  Thu, 1 Nov 2018 20:04:27 +0000
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• Re: aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 10:20:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >>> What about a Zamboni? >> >> What's a Zamboni? > >That big thing that cleans the ice between periods at Canucks games. What's a Canuck?
• Re: Aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 7 Jul 2013 13:18:40 -0700
  ...07, 2013 10:48 AM To: 'vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM' Subject: Aerodynamics Saw these on a Sprinter/Freightliner cargo van. Interesting product. The same...
• Re: Re[2]: aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list - michael.r.robison
  29 Apr 96 17:43:03
  i believe that would be someone from the north but of course i'm talking from that orifice from which one usually emits pharts
• Re: trailer conversion/FRIDAY
  Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
  Fri, 7 May 1999 21:46:30 -0230
  How about taking the pop-top off, and replacing it with a bug? I think it would help with the aerodynamics. Bridges might be...
• Re: Boat On Bus
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:17:32 -0400
  Really messes up the aerodynamics... oh that's right, there are NO aerodynamics with our vans! -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: van aerodynamics, was Re: BenT's dream vanagon now for sale
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 09:51:11 -0800
  ...David Aerodynamics is one area where common sense can fail. Take DH's former Porsche 928. Sleek looking landshark nose with seemingly dolphin-like...
• Re: Aerodynamics?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Nov 2018 21:40:28 +0000
  ...COM> Sent: Sat, Nov 3, 2018 12:32 pm Subject: Re: Aerodynamics? I am not an acoustic expert but I do believe in resonance...
• Re: Aerodynamics - Some experimental comments!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Thu, 21 Oct 2004 01:01:23 -0400
  Ok, I give up. I've searched to no avail. What were your findings with respect to the presure at the intake vents at...
• aerodynamic westy non luggage rack front thing.
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 23:56:22 +0000
  ...http://home.mobile.de/die-bushaltestelle where do we get it in the US? Supposedly its far better in terms of aerodynamics. florian
• Re: aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list - michael.r.robison
  29 Apr 96 13:54:28
  >>> What about a Zamboni? >> >> What's a Zamboni? > >That big thing that cleans the ice between periods at Canucks games. >What's a Canuck...
• Re: Aerodynamics for MPG
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:13:12 -0700
  Chris, There is nothing you can do with a "shoe box" moving at 70mph to improve the aerodynamics. If you could fabricate a long...
• Re: aerodynamics (Seriously...)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 01 May 96 00:01:10 CDT
  ...i don't know if they were supposed to help the aerodynamics much. as to putting them on buses, some of the german catalogs...
• Re: Aerodynamics for MPG
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:46:13 -0600
  And another : "Gary, I read with interest your post about aerodynamics . I have experimented with systems for improving the milage on my 85 westy...
• Re: Aerodynamics?
  Historical mailing list - steve meassick
  Fri, 2 Nov 2018 15:05:43 +0000
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• vanagon rear spoiler for sale (was Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 14:56:40 EDT
  folks, i still have that rear wing/spoiler for sale ..its a vw spoiler and fits the vanagon roofline well. i have pics of...
• Re: Why don't we have these kinds of Pop top here in the USA "Atlantic "
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 22:04:27 -0400
  ...26/2008, Michael Snow wrote... > >> I can't imagine that the aerodynamics are significantly different. >> > > Ditto. The surface area is the same, and the...
• FriFun: Shuttle=Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Fri, 30 Jun 95 10:28:11 EDT
  ...no aerodynamics to speak of, chipped brick styling, big door in the middle, engine in the rear, needs rocket assist on a hard uphill...
• Re: aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 13:48:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >>>> What about a Zamboni? >>> >>> What's a Zamboni? >> >>That big thing that cleans the ice between periods at Canucks games. >> >>What's a Canuck...
• Re: aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 May 1996 22:48:33 -0400
  In a message dated 96-04-28 20:48:45 EDT, halleti@agric.nsw.gov.au (Ian Hallett) writes: > >What's a Zamboni? A...
• Re: Subaru parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 1 Apr 2001 17:49:53 EDT
  ...I was told it would improve the aerodynamics when I dropped it down a cliff. On the front I guess? BenT
• Re: Aerodynamics for MPG
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:19:56 -0700
  On 6/13/08, Florian Speier <groups.florian@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > This is what vw installed on the last three years of westies in...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Steven Dodson
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 11:24:50 -0700
  ...05:59 -0700 >From: Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM> >Subject: Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon! >As I understood it way back in the...
• Re: aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list - Ian Hallett
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 10:49:01 +1000 (EST)
  ...In relation to aerodynamics, I heard a story recently about a bloke from Sydney taking his turbocharged bay window bus to Australia's Northern...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 09:53:23 -0700
  ** Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ> writes: ** >> Often a ROUGH surface aids laminar flow. >> This is a tactic used by >> marine organisms...
• Re: Van Tables, misc parts for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:16:37 EDT
  ...These connect under the front fiberglass bumper for aerodynamics? :) Scratched and bumped, but look complete. $5. damn good price.. these are NLA from VW...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:19:49 -0700
  ...YAHOO.COM> wrote: From: Danny C. <bruiserbabie@YAHOO.COM> Subject: Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top) To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:29:35 -0700
  ...COM> Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2011 5:01 PM Subject: RE: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top) Gee Dude.� Why...
• Re: Aerodynamics for MPG
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:50:40 +0000
  Here's my recent experience with aerodynamics and mpg. On the way to Everybus in April I had my 12x12 EasyUp strapped to the...
• Re: aerodynamics (Seriously...)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 09:41:47 -0400
  In a message dated 96-04-29 15:34:27 EDT, William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648@lenti.med.umn.edu writes...
• NVC, Full timing article.
  Historical mailing list - Evan Martin
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 01:35:47 -0500
  ...when it was new and probably didn't have as good aerodynamics as some diesel pushers. E. ________________________________________________________________ Sent via the WebMail system at mail...
• Re: Custom back window
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 08:27:00 EST
  ...you go any further with this scheme, I suggest you research the Kamm Effect in aerodynamics and be fitted for a Scott Airpack. Rich
• Re: Aerodynamics for MPG
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 11:00:45 -0600
  Here is Jim Akiba's suggested Colluder Cone. This mod was created by my friend Bob Parsons (rest in peace) and posted in the...
• Re: van aerodynamics - Original Campmobil Spoiler
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:13:36 -0500
  Yeah, but you had a real picture. I only had a drawing. You win. Thanks, Ed >Ed, > >Eight minutes after you wrote that, posted...
• Re: Vanagon with Porsche power.
  Historical mailing list - Robb Lightfoot
  Wed, 10 May 1995 10:35:48 -0700 (PDT)
  ...to go. > I take it that the thing has wings or a tailfin to deal with the aerodynamics of a box at warp speed...? :)
• Re: aerodynamics (Seriously...)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 17:38:50 -0900
  >Posit two Beetles. Both are identical mechanically, they have identical >bodies and they are driving down identical, perfectly flat roads. One >Beetle weighs a...
• Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 09:13:20 -0700
  ...Still the same (maybe more) weight, same suspension, same aerodynamics. And the load rating system for tires has not really changed. So stronger/better...
• Re: An Early Vanagon Ad
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 7 Mar 2013 12:36:04 -0800
  ...the very best VW van aerodynamics I know of is the Adventurewagon with the pointy back end on the high roof. Dead smooth through...
• Re: aerodynamics, was: 101 MPH Vanagon!
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 14:01:24 -0700
  I have not been following this thread, but if you like pictures to go with the numbers, try this for a view of the...
• the back end of the Vanagon aerodynamics again
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 21 Mar 2006 20:30:29 -0800
  Remember those iffy flow diverters mentioned a while back? well here is a bigger and maybe better *researched* solution. On the Make magazine website...
• Re: Aerodynamics for MPG
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:44:05 -0600
  I quote one of Bob's posts : "I finally managed to upload several photos of the bustle described in my post 30580. We have...