Hello List,

I just signed up after purchasing an '87 Syncro. I am a second generation VW
owner and mechanic. My Father started driving VW's in '55 and opened up his
repair shop in '63. I started my apprentice program while still sitting in a
high chair. I am an ASE master technician and have over 20 years of VW
experiance. I worked at VW of Santa Cruz back in '87 and '88. I opened my own
shop in Merced in '90 and moved here to Livermore a year ago. I don't work on
VW's much anymore but specialize in BMW, Mercedes and Porsche.

I have owned a couple of Mercedes Unimogs and have developed a few new
products for them which I sell. I have been over the Rubicon a few times and
down to Baja three times. I have also successfully negotiated the
Sledgehammer trail down in the Mojave desert.

I want to make a few major changes to my Syncro. I have searched the archives
but not much info came up. It is obvious that the rear springs have sagged.
What is the latest for taller replacements? I caught a note that front
springs had been made. Were these taller or just stiffer? Also through what
vender can the OME shocks be purchased?

I am pretty excited about blazing a new trail with mods for the Syncro but I
will sit back and listen for a while and see what you have come up with so
far. Is anyone importing or tried to retrofit the 16" Syncro parts to our
domestic lowriders?

Thanks

John Wessels
European Motorsport
Livermore, CA
http://www.euromog.com

'87 Syncro - a little surface rust but it's all there
'96 Disco - Been great but up for sale
'86 Golf Diesel - can't get worse than 40mpg
'97 Banshee - way too much fun
'69 Bug - show and race winner
'99 Ram 4X4 TDI - New tow rig