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• Re: Newbie, hello all and a question(long)
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 8 Dec 2006 12:15:06 -0500
  As a counterpoint, the cornering performance of an unladen van is amazing (in light of its favorable weight distribution). In my old van, I...
• Re: Part 2 Handling differences between 87' Camper/Van
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Sat, 03 May 1997 13:13:25 -0700
  ...Light Truck/RV tire would have no benefit for > lowering your road horsepower, but would increase your cornering force. > snip This suggestion is just...
• Re: Not exactly...was: towing with a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Rich Burdick
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 18:01:04 -0700
  ...acceleration, braking, *hard* braking, normal cornering, accelerating while cornering, braking while cornering? (I won't ask about *hard* braking while cornering, because there usually...
• Re: Alloy rim question
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 29 May 2002 21:51:39 EDT
  ...The lighter alloys will reduce your unsprung weight slightly yielding a very slightly better ride. The tires will also be slightly wider. That will...
• Re: Tire question again
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Jul 1995 05:28:01 -0500
  ...My recommendation is to go with the light truck rated tires, afterall your vanagon is a light truck (almost 5000 lbs). I will be...
• corrugated plastic
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Tue, 2 Aug 2011 07:23:33 -0400
  ...Ed- cornering the market in corrugated plastic, one sign at a time
• Re: Tire question again
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 28 Jul 1995 11:33:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...My recommendation is to go >with the light truck rated tires, afterall your vanagon is a light truck >(almost 5000 lbs). I will be...
• Re: poor cornering - too much sway (tire update)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 12:48:17 -0400
  ...poor cornering - too much sway (tire update) > Check with Firestone first, but usually the 44 > psi max inflation pressure means that this tire > has...
• Re: New Seats and carpet kit
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:30:19 -0600
  I had to lighten up the color of my dash, dark colors make things feel smaller. I painted mine to a light beige using...
• =?UTF-8?Q?When_you_try_to_cram_an_=c2=b402_Audi_A6_into_the_Vanagon?= =?UTF-8?Q?=c2=b4s_fusebox?=
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:38:34 +0200
  ...Using fog lights as cornering lights, when low beam on and turn signal set. More to show: -center console with Audi RNS-E satnav...
• Part 2 Handling differences between 87' Camper/Van
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 May 1997 22:59:23 -0400
  ...Light Truck/RV tire would have no benefit for lowering your road horsepower, but would increase your cornering force. Since the vanagon chassis has...
• Re: corrugated plastic
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 2 Aug 2011 08:10:27 -0400
  ...With this wise and > august list there must be some ideas out there. > > Ed- cornering the market in corrugated plastic, one sign at a...
• Re: New Syncro - some questions
  Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 17:57:04 -0500
  ...The warning light above the knob indicates the operational condition of the lock: - The light comes on only when the lock has engaged properly...
• Re: Fender Bender, got lucky
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Fri, 21 Mar 1997 11:43:07 -0500 (EST)
  ...The very first thing we were taught was not braking, cornering or skid control but parking! The bottom line is that in 95% of...
• Re: corrugated plastic
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Tue, 2 Aug 2011 07:29:29 -0500
  ...With this wise and > august list there must be some ideas out there. > > Ed- cornering the market in corrugated plastic, one sign at a...
• Re: Alloy rim question
  Historical mailing list - Toma Keller
  Sun, 2 Jun 2002 14:33:43 -0700
  ...That will aid in > slightly better cornering and stopping. The operative word is slight. The > Vanagon is so heavy that the main noticeable improvement...
• Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:33:24 -0400
  ...But, in addition to considering just the static weight of the vehicle, you must consider weight transfer during cornering, when the outside tires carry...
• 15" wheel owners survey results...
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 12:10:31 -0500
  ...I just wanted to re-post this in light of the fact that I only received 9 responses - there must be more of you...
• Re: towing capacity with big brakes and turbo zetec engine
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:11:31 -0700
  ...in terms of braking and braking while cornering. stress on the trans under load .. if you're real nice to it , it might be...
• Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:01:19 -0700
  ...during cornering, when the outside > tires carry significantly more weight. > > One difference between a van and a sedan is weight transfer during > cornering. The...
• Southern Utah weather inquiry
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lackner
  Mon, 18 Apr 2005 13:46:46 -0700
  ...snow still on the ground? Still glove and parka evenings, or lighter garb ok? Thanks very much! - Peter Lackner 90 Syncro Santa Barbara CA...
• Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 23:13:26 +1200
  ...suspension bushes ~Cruise ~Fully-automatic lights ~Autodip interior rear-view mirror ~Delay/fader on interior lights ~Bright interior lights *Remote start *Alarm *Later-model...
• Re: corrugated plastic
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 2 Aug 2011 15:14:52 -0500
  ...Or to cover the windows on your van for privacy or light reduction at campsites. Or simply to block the sun to make the...
• Re: 185 tires on Stock Alloys
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:43:00 -0700
  ...BTW, stock alloys are lighter than steelies. Add to that the "lighter" tire in Harold's example below and some might find their '91...
• Handling differences of Camper/Van
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 May 1997 15:39:55 -0400
  ...A couple of things occured to me that can shed some light on the differencs. I'm kinda rusty on this, its from my...
• Re: corrugated plastic
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 2 Aug 2011 15:27:56 -0400
  ...With this wise and > august list there must be some ideas out there. > > Ed- cornering the market in corrugated plastic, one sign at a...
• Re: second newby question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:20:00 -0700
  ...gives it a slightly better handling feel...worth about say 6 % better turn-in and steady tracking while cornering ..better 'cornering balance' .. the other...
• My "New" 1988 Westy!
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 4 May 2012 08:07:03 -0700
  ...Canvas/zippers good, LP tank rusty "4 corner" AutoFill type, OEM reg, but stove lights, no LPG leaks. Faucet works, light works. Owner must...
• Re: Tires one more time-185 to 195???
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 08:20:22 -0500
  ...A more moderate width tire on a wider wheel will avoid these problems while offering more cornering power. Keeping a narrow tread on the...
• Re: Porshe Alloy Wheels on a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 05:02:16 EST
  ...Although the 911 is a much lighter vehicle, most (especially the Turbos) are subjected to incredible cornering forces which I would never dream of...
• Re: 185 tires on Stock Alloys
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:01:05 -0500
  ...Although that small of a change may not be perceptible to a driver with a heavy Westy, it affects handling adversely in lighter vehicles...
• Re: My "New" 1988 Westy!
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 4 May 2012 09:34:31 -0600
  ...Canvas/zippers good, LP tank rusty "4 corner" AutoFill type, OEM reg, but stove lights, no LPG leaks. Faucet works, light works. Owner must...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light Flickering
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 19 Feb 2014 17:56:55 -0700
  ...Where oil foaming can be critical is during racing, very hard cornering, which is why they almost always use windage trays in them. Whether...
• Re: Largest diameter wheel.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 1 Nov 2004 20:41:40 +1300
  ...replace the original 2.2-liter 1L) I just bought has light truck tires on it. It handles OK (extremely stable due to the...
• Re: corrugated plastic
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 2 Aug 2011 07:37:57 -0500
  ...With this wise > and > > august list there must be some ideas out there. > > > > Ed- cornering the market in corrugated plastic, one sign at a...
• My Favorite Vanagon Accessories
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 22:35:02 +1200
  WISHLIST ITEMS FOR VW CARAVELLE RSA=Republic of South Africa *HAVE -WANTED BODY -Fiberglass wraparound bumpers (eg from Carat) -Grills, 4-round-light upper...
• Re: UniRoyal Laredo C rated 195x75 ?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Nov 1995 18:29:15 -0500
  ...I've measured two models of 27" light truck tires (27" is the dia, so they should be the same, right?) and there was...
• Re: poor cornering - too much sway (tire update)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 20:26:37 -0700
  ...Or install 4 new Light Truck tires and screw up the ride and handling even more. Good luck, Tim --- Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM...
• Re: Manual or AT?
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 06:54:36 -0700
  ...like the front end was lighter than a front engine car. So I felt like it was not cornering when I wanted to. I...
• Re: My Favorite Vanagon Accessories
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 1 Feb 2026 09:54:47 -1000
  ...Raintronic autovariable-intermittent automatic wipers > -Interior lights (bright) > -Interior lights delay/fader > -Interior rear light > -Interior lightswitch on tailgate > -PA system > -Proximity sensors, front...
• Re: Tires again! Please help!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Ervolina, Thomas R. (Tom)
  Thu, 5 Sep 96 12:21:50 EDT
  ...Two feet of fresh Montana snow (light and fluffy) is much different than frozen hard packed snow/ice which is around after the plows...
• Re: Tires
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Wed, 2 May 2001 09:01:49 -0500
  ...Too light. > > > > Just for grins, I looked at the Wrangler HT, which is an all-season light > > truck tire. On the top of the...
• Re: towing capacity with big brakes and turbo zetec engine
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:47:19 -0400
  ...in terms of braking and braking while cornering. stress on the trans under load .. if you're real nice to it , it might be...
• Limited Vanagon content: using reverse running transaxles
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Sat, 21 Nov 1998 10:47:13 -0600
  ...which caused a cornering safety liability turned out to be a great benefit for then popular stop light to stop light street racing. (Of...
• Re: towing capacity with big brakes and turbo zetec engine
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:34:13 -0700
  ...Could > this setup tow 1500-1800 lbs( Harley on a light trailer or two medium size > 4 wheelers) assuming safe speeds and braking and...
• Re: BIG VAN LOAD
  Historical mailing list - Richard Paverd
  Thu, 02 Jan 1997 05:40:59 -0500
  ...Coming to a stop at traffic lights was an excercise in itself - apply brakes early and as smoothly as possible and then handle the...
• Re: Southern Utah weather inquiry
  Historical mailing list - Traci and Michael
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 19:08:37 -0600
  ...snow still on the ground? Still glove and >parka evenings, or lighter garb ok? > >Thanks very much! - > >Peter Lackner >90 Syncro >Santa Barbara CA...
• Re: Oil.. Where's it go?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 18 Oct 2017 17:34:31 -0700
  ...my I4 westy on Franks recommendation. > Worked for me, oil light on hard cornering, sealing, etc. Never had any > consumption issues on that engine...
• Automatic transmissions? (friday little vanagon content)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:40:47 -0800
  ...I've found it quite frustrating and sometimes downright dangerous to have gears changing, un-asked, at unanticipated times during cornering at traction limits...
• Re: Oil Pressure Light Flickering
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 19 Feb 2014 21:39:04 -0700
  ...Where oil foaming can be critical is during racing, very hard cornering, which is why they almost > always use windage trays in them. > > Whether...
• Re: 14" or 15" wheels?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 18:01:41 EST
  ...It's much lighter than a Westy. Although I have a tendency to do some above average cornering in my Vanagon, the sidewall wear...
• Re: Brakes...no van content.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 17 May 2007 06:43:40 -0700
  ...When the car was converted to racetrack only use, we removed the parking light lenses and installed some big air intakes there, with brake...
• Re: Oil.. Where's it go?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 18 Oct 2017 19:48:56 -0700
  ...my I4 westy on Franks recommendation. > > Worked for me, oil light on hard cornering, sealing, etc. Never had any > > consumption issues on that engine...
• Re: Preferred Springs
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:15:19 -0700
  ...Thay have seemed to work out well for the last year on a lightly driven westy. The springs were Moog 5658 I believe. Search...
• Re: Racing Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:16:05 -0800
  ...Those things are > > really cornering. > > <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWLFGPl1Kdk&feature=related> > > > > To be honest I wouldn't want to do this...
• Someone must know what tire pressure do use in Agilis 51 tires!
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
  Thu, 23 May 2002 19:29:47 -0400
  ...3) Higher pressures increase the cornering stiffness/lateral stiffness of a given tire, which should help in crosswind stability. So, with that in mind...
• Re: The Ideal vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 17 Oct 2003 22:22:03 +1300
  ...wheel/tire package -long-travel suspension, but well-controlled for onroad cornering prowess -4-wheel discs -genuinely switchable 4-channel ABS -power steer standard...
• Re: Lowering a Vanagon & Nailing Bambi
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 11:25:05 -0400
  ...Grill, lights and sheet metal damage, radiator and A/C condensor ruptured, and passenger door crunched shut. First estimate $5,600 "might have to...
• Re: What I Found About Tire Height Calculations
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 03:46:14 EST
  ...If you examine the Yokohama tire catalog for the various light truck tires available in the 30-9.50x15 size you will find numbers...
• Re: Wheels & Deals
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 Jul 1998 13:43:06 EDT
  ...Poorer cornering. > unfortunately, ONLY the syncro vanagon wheels will fit. the wheels from a > non-vanagon do NOT fit. :( so you can get wheels...