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Subject:Re: Friday Topic: My Vanagon Accessories
From:Andrew Grebneff
Date:Sat, 9 Nov 2002 13:56:52 +1300

>Chris got me thinking yesterday that this might be a good
>Friday topic. Tell the list about all the accessories you
>have for your Vanagon.

This is what I have or want for my Caravelle (NOT a camper):

MODIFICATIONS
AS AT 6-9-2002

GOT=x   ITEM

        ELECTRICS  (NONENGINE)
x       electric windows - Electric-Life
x       electric locking - remote central, 4 doors - Electric-Life
x       electric mirrors - Hilux Surf SSR (L: LN106 Hilux, R: LN130)
x       remote start/widow closer - Electric-Life
x       alarm - Electric-Life
0.5x    stereo (need speakers, subwoofer enclosure)
        wire stereo w/plug-in connectors/sockets mounted in van structure
x       Hella Raintronic wiper system
        modify Golf dials to white-faced selectable-color LED-backlit
x       door-wiring rubber boots (pair)
        ?fuel-filler: modify to remote electric or cable-opened flap
(trimmed from some car)
        proximity sensors - Toyota Estima
        aircon
        cruise control - Rostra UltraCruise II
(<www.autoairandmore.com> code PACC002) - no
                     vacuum---this unit out of production and no stock left
        automatic lights - Corona, Skyline R31, Legend, J C Whitney
        oil-pressure light - hi-intensity LED with strobe
        lightswitch w/auto setting - Corona ST171
        better interior lighting
        autodip interior mirror - J C Whitney
        interior light fader/delay - Japanese wreck
x              electric headlight adjusters (Golf/Scirocco units,
need adapting)
        ?taillights/indicators: fabricate LED units, light-sensing
(brighten during daylight; manually
                     adjustable)
        Toyota heater? (epoxy-fiberglass vent ducts)
        brakelight off-switch
        illumination for ignitionswitch
        ignition voice-recognition or keypad?

        EXTERIOR/INTERIOR/COSMETIC
x       fiberglass rally driver's seat
x       4-jet wiper arm-mounted washers - Bonrath
x       South African grill set w/inner headlights
        South African bumpers
        rear spoiler w/LED tail/brake/indicators (make it!) - base on
Projektzwo design
        17-18" alloy wheels
x               SVX monogrammed carpet mats

        MECHANICAL
x       Subaru EG33 engine (have two to choose between)
x       EG33 ignitor
        Link Electrosystems engine-management system
x       Porsche/Getrag G50/50 M220 LSD 930 Turbo synchro-on-reverse trans, 1989
x       930 CVs (4)
        Porsche 993 disc brakes all 4 wheels
        brake adaptors 114.3x5 PCD - Hansen Motorsport
        ?fuel-filler(s) - Hansen Motorsport race-style (one each side
for each tank?)
        linelocks on front brakes?
        ?Davies Craig EWP electric waterpump
www/daviescraig.com.au/newproduct.html
x       stainless to make up 6-into-1 extractor
x       stainless large-bore straight-through muffler

        OTHER
x       power steering rack, pump, reservoir,  hoses
        polyurethane rack mounts (made from turned-down swaybar
bushes?) - for stability
x       steering column - Corona ST170
x       steering wheel leather Corolla GT AE80 with TWIN CAM logo
        adapt column to fit
        replace rubber column coupling  with universal joint (if
necessary) or solid section
        Syncro fueltank/filler/pump
        outrigger tanks
x       1985+ instrument cluster w/tacho
x       Golf II instruments (220kmh, 7000rpm)

        SUSPENSION
        19mm  front swaybar - Addco (J C Whitney)
        rear swaybar -  Addco
        stiffer springs - Boge? - Germany?
x       Konis

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