The old Breadloafs are lighter than our Vana-gones.  So they tread more
lightly.  They have more rear-biased weight distribution plus lower gearing.
Every little bit helps.

----- Original Message -----
From: Jim A <jrasite@eoni.com>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, August 04, 2000 9:27 PM
Subject: Re: off road in a Vanagon Was Tires

> 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.
> >
> > John Andrew 1984 Westy