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• Re: turning email on and off/digest mode too
  Historical mailing list - Wognacious
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 16:35:25 -0700
  ...Sorry to wste bandwifth on this, But can someone tell me the commands to turn email on and off? Larry Chase Email: RoadGuy@RoadHaus...
• RoadHaus - Items for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Fri, 7 May 2004 16:44:19 -0700
  ...email me off list for full descriptions, details and pictures if needed. Larry Chase Email: RoadGuy@RoadHaus.com Web: WWW.RoadHaus.com Cell: 408...
• Re: Westy fridge efficiency in 12v mode
  Historical mailing list - Steve Green
  Wed, 27 May 1998 06:32:06 GMT
  ...We use 120v mode when camped, 12v on the road. When we camp, we look for shaded spots; shade is rare on the road...
• Data needed for 205R14C/6PR/8PR Syncro Tire
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 30 Jul 2005 17:26:43 -0700
  ...Manufacturer: Model: Load Range: Load Index: Max Load: Max Inflation Pressure: It would be much appreciated. Larry Chase www.roadhaus.com www.roadhaus.com...
• Re: Slider door challenge
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Fri, 31 Jul 2020 19:10:38 +0200
  ...having to take my > eyes off the road. > That´s exactly why I don´t like the ultra-modern touch-only buttons and sliders...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 19:06:47 -0400
  Not so with modern diesels. Mine gets driven around slowly a lot. Off-road, in town, running errands, plunking around old dirt fire roads...
• Bus names
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Jul 1995 02:27:33 -0400 (EDT)
  Well, since my '73 bus hasn't been on the road long enough (and is now back off the road) I really haven't...
• Suggestions for "Jeep roads" on Hawaii & Kauai?
  Historical mailing list - Isaac Taylor
  Thu, 9 Aug 2007 17:51:46 -0400
  ...but just a little. (I'm an experienced off-road driver, and VW goon like the rest of you; but we'll be in...
• Re: michelin agilis tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 10 Sep 2005 18:18:06 -0700
  ...gas mileage and tire longevity as I don't do much off-road=20 driving. So what in ya'lls experience is the best...
• Roadhaus - Items for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 12 May 2004 12:36:27 -0700
  ...I think - Very Good Condition Asking: $100 - Must be picked up in Phoenix, AZ Please email off list for details Larry Chase Email: RoadGuy...
• Re: off roading
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 11:18:22 -1000
  ...the exact models... just got my 89 syncro westy last month... it came with Michelin MX 14"... have only been off-roading twice since...
• Re: Consumer Reports
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 19:44:50 -0700
  ...the Synchros? I remember an old Road & Track cartoon where guys in lab coats were running cars off a cliff (lemming analogy) and the...
• Re: Vanagon in the movies
  Historical mailing list - Gina Godat
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 08:08:30 EST
  ...stupid movie but the late model Vanagon is pretty nice in it...does alot of off road near the end, the footage woud've...
• Non-VC, TDI TriStar weekend report!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 25 May 2004 10:04:28 -0700
  ...Saturday was some off-roading down some logging roads and some deactivated logging roads. One was a great challenge! It was up a long...
• 27" tires
  Historical mailing list - Todd Donovan
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 12:17:31 -0600
  ...the tires handle on the road, they are very quiet, and they have performed well off road on moderate jeep trail above Crested Butte...
• Re: Tire Question
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 22:51:51 -0400
  ...for off road use you don't say you have a Syncro, so I am assuming 2 WD and only moderate off road conditions...
• Re: I HATE TO SAY - tires
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 22:42:09 -0500
  ...with moderate to large off-camber suspension travel. It's kind of >>>>>>>>>>>>>>snip I noticed the same. On wet roads, or even moderately wet...
• Limited slip diff and alternatives
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Fri, 4 Aug 2000 21:16:04 -0500
  All this off roading talk had me looking for dirt roads and hills yesterday. I somehow resisted the temptation. I'll wait until Sunday...
• Re: Engine Choices - Call for Data
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 4 Jul 2005 14:24:52 -0500
  Here go Larry Knock Your Sox off. http://www.blackhead.netfirms.com/0003.htm About 100 pages of Air Cooled info. Stan Wilder Engine...
• Re: Oil Filters
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 11:53:15 -0400
  ...If you are running a Syncro off road, the filter is in an area that gets hit with road gravel. The later model Syncro...
• WTB: front bumper black plastic late style
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 17 Oct 1996 09:26:38 -0400
  ...net DerekDrew@aol.com (backup; rarely checked) '90 Syncro Westfalia... ...seen off-road at http://www.anet-dfw.com/~ddes/vw/drew/index.html
• Re: If you think our roads are bad...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 29 Nov 2006 12:06:50 -0800
  ...Mike <rant mode off> On 11/29/06 11:30 AM, "Rob" <becida@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > At 11/29/2006 10:53 AM, jon...
• Re: [Syncro] Paging a 1988 Syncro Owner
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Mon, 18 Jul 2005 17:29:08 EDT
  ...model year Syncros in the USA. I think they forecast higher sales for '87 that didn't materalize so they were still selling off...
• Re: another tidbit of vital interest of certain ones of you. :)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 2 May 2001 23:00:42 -0500
  ...t know the model number but it's about a $110,000.00 car as I best recall from Road and Track reports. She...
• <4WD VW/AUDI> interview with VW chairman Ferdinand Piech in >auto,motor & sport <
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 18:28:30 UT
  ...the models will be copletely different. ams: What do you think about the chances for SUV's and Offroaders with incresing on-road abilities...
• Re: Tires one more time-185 to 195???
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 08:20:22 -0500
  ...of the wide tread off of the road, defeating the prime purpose for a wider tire. A more moderate width tire on a wider...
• Re: Vanagon Tire Guidelines Report
  Historical mailing list - Howard Allen
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 09:33:29 -0400
  ...Since I take my vehicles off road and explore the rough logging roads here in northern Maine I spend the extra $$ on light truck...
• Re: better gas mileage
  Historical mailing list - MAXM
  Fri, 16 May 2008 15:22:38 -0700
  ...a slower speed. > > Personally, if I'm exploratory mode, I'm off on side roads, where the > speed limits are slower anyway. Many old...
• A Short Rant
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 29 May 2013 09:09:53 -0700
  I'm not a moderator on this list so maybe I'm out of place with this but I'll say it anyway. PLEASE...
• Re: Off topic - Tips for beetle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 21:47:57 -0800
  ...Modern enough, but not 'too.' I TOTALLY agree with you on the 'isolated from the road' thing too. I really dislike modern cars in...
• Re: LOCK-RIGHT locking diffs
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Sep 1996 15:09:23 -0400
  ...While on the road, the locking & un-locking can cause serious handling problems if your not very careful. A lot of off-roaders use...
• Syncro All-Terrain Tires: 14" vs 15" ?
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:58:39 -0700
  ...I have some off-road experience, but none in my new Syncro. I'm eager to explore back country and moderate 'wheeling trails, but...
• Re: michelin agilis tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sat, 10 Sep 2005 18:45:50 -0700
  ...gas mileage and tire longevity as > I don't do much off-road=20 driving. So what in ya'lls experience is the > best...
• best spotlight for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Nov 1995 20:05:52 -0500
  Vanagons are good for adventuring, and it often happens that you want to see off to the side of the road at night, for...
• Off-Road
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Fri, 4 Aug 2000 11:40:05 -0600
  ...I had a 1971 camper which was wonderful off-road; I could take on most low to moderate difficulty 4WD trails in Colorado uneventfully...
• Re: RoadHaus - Rumor
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 08:28:44 -0700
  ...HAL 9000), it seems to be programmed for modern slang and nuances. It even pulled off to the side of the freeway one day...
• Re: [Syncro] RoadHaus - Anchorage ... Free Beer tomorrow
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 21:56:30 -0700
  ...Sales and Importation - European Lighting for most Volkswagen models From: Larry Chase [mailto:roadguy@roadhaus.com] Sent: August 25, 2003 6:46 PM To...
• EVC or Westy Syncro ... Ultimate Trip Vehicle?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 1 Aug 2002 05:43:12 -0700
  ...Ability to travel into moderate back country (off road) areas. 4. Parts Availability 5. Repair Availability (Breakdowns & Preventative Maintenance) 6. Travel Comfort 7. Overall...
• Tire Reviews .. a great success and growing daily
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Tue, 5 Jul 2005 16:59:36 -0700
  ...www.roadhaus.com/Tires/Tire%20Form.htm Note ... if you submitted a tire review this weekend ... not to worry. I was off camping in...
• Re: One of the best additions to my vanagon..Car Organizer
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Wed, 31 Jul 2013 17:24:49 -0700
  ...I'm out in my Element� Westie still in renno mode� Phil Z. Pulled fully under his rock off the West Coast Safe from...
• Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 20:58:24 -0400
  ...with modern diesels. Mine gets driven around slowly a lot. > Off-road, in town, running errands, plunking around old dirt fire > roads... > > Allan Streib...
• Re: Steering Question
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Wed, 5 Jan 2011 22:21:19 EST
  ...The vanagon steering is sensitive to the crown of the road but not as much as some makes and models (most Hondas) and less...
• 1987 Classic Vanagon Video Offer
  Historical mailing list - niel blackwell
  Tue, 21 Apr 1998 11:16:23 -0400
  ...Will go ahead with offer of COPIES of my 1987 VW Vanagon sales promotional video produced in 1987. Lots of action footage, all models...
• Re: Slider door challenge
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 31 Jul 2020 13:43:17 -0400
  ...having to take my > eyes off the road. > That´s exactly why I don´t like the ultra-modern touch-only buttons and sliders...
• Re: Non-radial tires for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:11:16 -0400
  ...when off road. The BFG AT, LT195/75-14 tire meets the Vanagon specs and probably has the strongest puncture resistant sidewall of any...
• Why the preponderance of air-cooled on Marketplace?
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Mon, 8 Jul 2019 19:10:46 -0500
  ...wise, than their later-model counterparts. Why would this be? Is it simply that they were off the road for so long because of...
• Vanagon Tire Review Page just Published
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Tue, 28 Jun 2005 20:09:37 -0700
  Volks, I've just published a "Tire Review Page" modeled after my VW Shop Review Listing. www.roadhaus.com/tires.html Thanks to help...
• air filters
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 25 Apr 1996 08:59:59 -0700
  ...model for dusty environments that costs $68. It is oval shaped. Both filters fit in the same housing. Do any of you off-roaders...
• Re: 86-91 westies & rough roads
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 20 May 1999 11:08:02 -0700
  ...All in all, my impression of the Syncro Westy is that it is a very capable off-roader as long as you don't...
• Re: off road in a Vanagon Was Tries
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 21:04:10 -0400
  ...Will have a greater effect on non-camper models - they are probably better for off-roading and no propane tank - that's what I...
• Re: Is there a 5-speed out there?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Feb 1997 18:11:21 -0500 (EST)
  ...only 4 normal gears and the extra low gear for getting unstuck, or off-roading. Regards, Jim Davis 87 GL Syncro 88 GL Wolfsburg
• What are the 'official' Syncro alignment specs
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 21:01:36 -0700
  As the subject line says - what are the official specs? The Bentley Manual States one thing, a later service bulletin states something different. I...
• Re: When can I get Wasserboxer power graphs?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 22:08:09 -0700
  :) David Marshall Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning 4356 Quesnel Hixon Road Quesnel BC Canada V2J 6Z3 mailto:info@fastforward.ca <mailto:info@fastforward.ca...
• Re: A Short Rant
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Wed, 29 May 2013 21:42:30 -0400
  On Wednesday, May 29, 2013, Loren Busch wrote: > I'm not a moderator on this list so maybe I'm out of place with...
• Re: [Syncro] rescue a SyncroSUNROOF from the crusher, RESCUED!!!??
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Sun, 17 Dec 2006 15:49:19 -0800
  ...peeled >> not for the flashy over priced "one-offs", but for the underrated special >> models to buy fix up (or clean up) and resell...
• Re: off road in a Vanagon Was Tries
  Historical mailing list - (Donna Cassano)
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 09:08:25 -0400
  ...Will have a greater effect on non-camper models - they are probably > >better for off-roading and no propane tank - that's what I...
• Re: Bosch and Hella H4 Lights - Group Purchace (All Model Years)
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 13 Nov 1999 18:32:00 -0800
  ...I mean people drive with off road lights on and everything... no one seems to get stopped by the C.H.P. Bill -----Original...
• Re: traction? we donn need no stinkin traction ...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Sep 94 17:48:57 ADT
  ...Ditch the Continentals ASAP! Off-roading, my vote goes to any 1800-2000 cc airooled, excluding the vanagons! Front end just floats in the...
• Vredestein Tires - I can supply them
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 22 Jun 2001 20:30:15 -0700
  ...few $$$ off the Canadian web site pricing. Please pmail me for details. David Marshall Fast Forward Automotive Inc. 4356 Quesnel Hixon Road Quesnel BC...
• gurgel, nvc
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Tue, 24 May 2005 15:24:12 -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...