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• Re: semi-OT: questions about carrying a canoe
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:54:26 -0500
  ...If you > secure both the front and back laterally, you're fine. How do you secure both front and back laterally, when the cleats...
• Re: CV Joint Vibration
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 21 Mar 2007 20:27:24 -0400
  Blake,I m not sure I understood what you ment by lateral movment.You can grab the cv axel and move it in and...
• replacing rotors: checking lateral run-out
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 13 Aug 1997 17:06:19 -0700
  ...box containing the replacement rotors has instructions saying to check the lateral run-out after installation and refit if necessary. Is this really necessary...
• Re: On weight
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 21:44:48 -0600
  ...Although the front sidewalls "roll" when the van turns, because of lateral oversteer characteristics inherent in that, the rear sidewalls have more lateral force...
• Yokohama Y356D Ride Report
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Sun, 22 Apr 2001 11:22:06 -0400
  ...It was > rather windy in my area yesterday and the amount of atmospherically induced > lateral lateral discontinuity was much less with the new tires...
• Re: Van update and spring perches
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Sun, 8 Aug 2021 11:36:09 -0700
  ...or slowly the arm moves and if that allows the spring to free up and move laterally. On 8/8/21, Neil <musomuso@gmail...
• Re: semi-OT: questions about carrying a canoe
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:02:02 -0400
  On 8/21/2012 1:54 PM, mcneely4@cox.net wrote: > How do you secure both front and back laterally, when the cleats are...
• Re: semi-OT: questions about carrying a canoe
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:55:28 -0700
  On 8/21/2012 1:54 PM, mcneely4@cox.net wrote: > How do you secure both front and back laterally, when the cleats are...
• Re: On weight
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 22:20:14 -0600
  ...Although the front > > sidewalls "roll" when the van turns, because of lateral oversteer > > characteristics inherent in that, the rear sidewalls have more lateral > force...
• Re: Help! Horrible Knocking from the left rear!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 May 1996 14:26:24 -0800
  ...but when I grab those shafts and = >> pull back and forth laterally between the wheel and the transmission, = >> yee haa, there's a ton...
• How do I tighten my adjustable armrest?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Olsen
  Mon, 23 Aug 1999 19:11:38 EDT
  ...How do I get to those two little screws in there to tighten the lateral slop movement without tearing it up? Keith 87 Wolfsburg...
• Re: What's in your cd player
  Historical mailing list - van man
  Sat, 5 Jan 2002 12:33:28 -0800
  ...TOOL - Lateralus 3. Staind - Dysfunction 4. Bob Marley - Uprising 5. Dave Matthews Band - Live at Red Rocks In the tape player its Learn to...
• Re: On weight
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 21:41:45 -0700
  ...Although the front > > > sidewalls "roll" when the van turns, because of lateral oversteer > > > characteristics inherent in that, the rear sidewalls have more lateral > > force...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 23 Jul 2010 to 24 Jul 2010 - Special issue (#2010-731)
  Historical mailing list - Gregoire Blachon
  Sun, 25 Jul 2010 21:41:54 -0500
  Hi everibody, I'm located in Nashville Tn and I'm looking for a nice vanagon lateral door 86+ If you are local 100...
• Re: On weight
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 21:03:07 -0700
  ...Although the front > sidewalls "roll" when the van turns, because of lateral oversteer > characteristics inherent in that, the rear sidewalls have more lateral force...
• Re: New oil pump not snug in case
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:35:22 -0300
  ...When I put the new gears in the OE pump body there is little, if any, lateral play, but I can still get my...
• Re: Cracked Slider Hub Pictures
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 12:02:34 -0800
  ...What idiot put a square corner on a opening in a piece subject to lateral stress? Can you spell 'Comet Jet'? On 11/16...
• Re: Bus top speed, not about spelling!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 10:14:44 -0400
  ...Best lateral speed: one >lane in a heartbeat, gusty side wind. > >Sami Excellent description Sami, must be what VW use to define the performance...
• Re: semi-OT: questions about carrying a canoe
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 13:11:40 -0400
  ...If you secure both the front and back laterally, you're fine.
• Re[2]: Syncro wheel bearing play?
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Wed, 22 Jul 1998 15:56:12 -0400
  ...In the case of the rear, only the ball bearing can resist lateral loading, the roller bearing only locates the stub axel radially. If...
• Re: 15" wheel/tire report - caution
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 15 Mar 2005 09:26:39 -0700
  ...Says SL, so they're not "C" or "D" rated, but show a max inflation to 44 psi, which helps with lateral stability. bob
• Re: Skinny Tires
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Sat, 25 Dec 1999 09:56:58 -0700
  ...Since we're talking about Vanagons/Transporters, I almost left out the lateral traction stuff and did leave out the "traction on tire spinning...
• Vanagon's Weakest Link
  Historical mailing list - Robin Davies
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 08:27:33 -0500
  ...Any DIY ideas for a fix? There seems to be a ton of lateral flex. When the pedal is depressed no problem, but extended...
• FW: AirLift group purchase complete?
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Thu, 28 Jun 2001 14:02:56 -0700
  ...It was harder to determine other improvements in lateral stability. However, on a 700 mile trip with some strong cross winds, the van seemed...
• Re: Vanagon Handling
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 3 Aug 2002 20:33:08 +1200
  > > <<... most US owners have Westies, which fail the Moose Test dismally due >> to their high C-of-G and >> laterally-unbalanced distribution. A full...
• Re: Vanagon Short Shift Kit
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 14:24:45 +0100
  The kit does also reduces the lateral movement, but that's the shortcoming of the kit. To select between reverse / 1-2 / 3-4...
• Shift pattern from down below?
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 7 Mar 2000 06:24:21 -0800
  ...t cover the position of the shifter tangs as they move laterally from 2nd to 3rd,just the "a" gap with the shifter at...
• Re: Bus top speed, not about spelling!
  Historical mailing list - Sami Dakhlia
  Sun, 10 Dec 1995 15:46:05 -0600 (CST)
  ...Best lateral speed: one lane in a heartbeat, gusty side wind. Sami
• Re: vanagon with ticco engine/vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 08:45:06 -0600
  Why not try a mini clamp around your under van shifter rod, with a pull spring to keep lateral tension on the rod; just...
• Re: Van update and spring perches
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Sun, 8 Aug 2021 11:33:53 -0700
  ...Maybe worn out OEM bottom pads allowed your springs to move laterally? I replaced the perches with the GW part. My GW 'zero lift...
• Re: New oil pump not snug in case
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:36:33 -0400
  ...When I put the new gears in the OE pump body there is little, if any, lateral play, but I can still get my...
• Re: All those with 205 tires...
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Wed, 8 Sep 1999 22:35:31 -0600
  ...Greater dry-road cornering (lateral g) capability and greater resistance to acceleration wheelspin are not relevant to Vanagon. 5.5-in rim is minimum...
• Selecting Gears
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Dec 95 11:20:16 GMT
  ...If for some reason you do not have sufficient lateral travel it > would be impossible to select reverse. > > -Bob > Bob, Originally i thought it...
• H&R Srings-Final Determination
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Sun, 5 Jan 2003 13:03:52 -0600
  ...The result of this installation was a significant increase in lateral stability, enhanced cornering stability, a lower overall ride height. On smooth pavement the...
• Re: Front suspension bushing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 12 Sep 2014 12:26:19 -0700
  ...oriented so they are vertical" > that would seem to allow more lateral movement. I guess VW wanted to reduce > steering feedback? -- Neil n Blog...
• Re: Vanagon Handling
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 14:14:24 -0400
  <<... most US owners have Westies, which fail the Moose Test dismally due to their high C-of-G and laterally-unbalanced distribution. A full...
• Re: Free tent (very used)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 31 Jul 2013 15:54:23 -0600
  ...I'm presuming you're talking about laterally, across the either front or rear corners, not due to vertical pressure? Since I took my...
• Re: Vanagon Handling
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 12:48:15 +0100
  ...Moose Test dismally due to their high C-of-G and laterally-unbalanced distribution. A full-dress camper is just an accident waiting to...
• Re: Tires...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 16 Jun 2004 14:04:40 -0600
  ...Loved the "slot-car" feel of lateral stability in all conditions. Much more stable ride. I blistered the sidewalls (right 2 tires-no blow...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 12:15:28 -0700
  ...pushing/pulling laterally is more biomechanically >efficient than pushing up vertically), it has some rather distinct >disadvantages that would lose far more efficiency than...
• Seat loose - 87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Lindenauer, Peter MD
  Fri, 23 Oct 1998 13:32:00 -0400
  The drivers seat on my 87 westy has the disturbing habit of rotating slightly on turns or when lateral pressure is applied to the...
• Re: Gear Oil or Trans Fluid?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 12:26:37 -0600
  ...It creates more space and vertical, rather than lateral flow. It's very, very slow, especially when cold. I prefer to jack the van...
• Re: semi-OT: questions about carrying a canoe
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:32:00 -0500
  My friends and I ALWAYS manage to tie down laterally. Simple for-and-aft lashing is not enough; I can put you in touch...
• Ignition Switch..HELP NOW PLEASE!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 6 May 2002 11:13:35 -0600
  ...I can see a "church-window" metal pin that slides laterally when the key is turned in the switch, and it appears I need...
• Re: Vanagon Handling
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 16:32:46 -0400
  ...most US owners have Westies, which fail the Moose Test dismally due > to their high C-of-G and > laterally-unbalanced distribution. A full...
• Re: 15" wheel/tire report - caution
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 15 Mar 2005 11:25:14 -0700
  ...but show a max inflation to 44 > psi, which helps with lateral stability. > > bob > > About two years ago Bridgestone had one in the series...
• Re: GoWesty Alternator Bracket
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 12:21:35 -0800
  ...The new bracket has only a rear piece which seems to me puts more lateral stress on that lower bolt. Time will tell." I...
• Re: Safety: Harnesses better than seatbelts?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 04 Dec 1996 23:00:42 -0800
  ...I have to say it reduces submarining and lateral motion by quite a bit. 'Gotta watch out for that flopping head though, like someone...
• Re: Yakima bike rack
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 09:41:30 -0700
  ...The key to making it safe was to add two adjustable bungie cords for lateral (side to side) stability. I found that the hooks...
• Re: semi-OT: questions about carrying a canoe
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:58:08 -0500
  ...I use those for lashing a load in the luggage rack, but I don't think they are adequately placed to laterally anchor a...
• Re: Recaro seats @ 2K
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 19:14:43 +1200
  ...These vans can generale significant lateral accelerations. I had a fiberglass rally bucket in my 75 Bay; it was very snug, and did not...
• Re: semi-OT: questions about carrying a canoe
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 10:09:42 -0500
  ...YMMV Well, as one who has used foam blocks to transport a canoe (not on a Vanagon), I can say that lateral lashing is...
• Re: Dare I start a Tire thread? 15" Nokian Hakka C
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 21:52:51 -0600
  ...Very laterally stable I suspect both for the shorter side ration (65) and belts of the "C" rating. http://www.tiresbyweb.com/p-7013...
• Re: Sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 7 Jun 2018 10:32:44 -0700
  ...roller attachment -> to move the top *in and out* to reduce lateral drag. it's a 2 persons job but you can do it...
• Re: Tires In High Winds
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 17 Apr 2002 08:11:04 -0600
  No lane change Terry, but plenty of lateral movement. Not rolling or loss of control. The winds were so high here that I was...
• Re: The red or the blue
  Historical mailing list - John Scheckel
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 15:42:50 -0400
  ...The result of this installation was a significant increase in lateral stability, enhanced cornering stability, a lower overall ride height. On smooth pavement the...
• Re: Front suspension bushing replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 12 Sep 2014 12:18:20 -0700
  The stock bushings have flats on them, to be oriented so they are vertical" that would seem to allow more lateral movement. I guess...
• Re: Vanagon Short Shift Kit
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 14 Mar 2006 17:22:03 -0700
  ...Which makes sense, since those two are linear and the 2 to 3 is both linear and lateral. I notice that R to Granny...
• Re: Vanagon's Weakest Link
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 10:52:24 -0400
  ...Any DIY >ideas for a fix? There seems to be a ton of lateral flex. When the >pedal is depressed no problem, but extended...
• Tri Star DOKA on eBay currently $13,800 US
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 31 Aug 2002 08:01:01 -0400
  ...Syncro drive with front and rear Differenzialsperre!! AHK 2.0 tons lateral wheel arch linings in plastic. Customs traces, smaller dents, repaired Roststellchen. Loading...