

| Subject: | Re: off road in a Vanagon Was Tires |
| From: | Jim A |
| Date: | Fri, 4 Aug 2000 19:27:34 -0700 |
I'd be curious to know the weight of a V'gon vs. a loaf. My ASI conversion
('77) crosses the scales at 4750 two up, loaded for camping. Anybody KNOW how
much their V'gon weighs?
BTW, 50-50 weight distribution. 2350:2400. Close enough. Corners like a
Porsche... A tall Porsche, but still a Porsche. Short Story: Followed a 3
series BMW down the twisty road that's my commute. He flagged me down when we
got to town to ask what I had in it. Was surprised when I told him, "Stock 2
liter." Hey, it's my COMMUTE! And it's downhill! He said that he just
couldn't get away. Said he "was really pushing it." Made my day!
Jim Arnott
WetWesties
Union, OR
John Andrew wrote:
>
> I would have to say my old 1969 Westy was hands down a better off roader
> than my 1980 Westy. Higher clearance, better traction, and much better
> gearing. I think the lighter weight had a bit to do with it too. Can not
> say yet how the 1984 will be.
>
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