Hi folks,

I just realized that this was not posted in these two places where some of
the Syncro 16's are lurking. I know of a few others which have not joined
our new group so I thought checking here was in order.

Here's the current vehicle count from our Registry:

US = 10 Syncro 16's ( 3 are conversions)
UK = 3
CA = 3
AU = 2
BE = 1
DE = 1
FR = 1

Of the above are 10 Dokas The rest (11) are vans or campers (Dehler Profi &
Westfalia). Becha' didn't know there's at least that many Syncro 16's in the
US, eh? The German guys aren't likely to join because they have their own
highly successful list in their native language. Those of us challenged in
Teutonic verse have to come up with out list.

Membership is currently open for Syncro 16 owners; T3
(Vanagons) converted 16" suspension (for this purpose that is defined as
equipped with "extended rear swingarm" at least); and vendors who sell parts
applicable to Syncro 16.  Syncro 16 owners face different challenges in
modifications and obtaining parts especially outside of the EU as compared
to Syncro 24 owners.

Discussions will be limited to parts interchangeability, production and
manufacturing data, and other Syncro 16 specific activity. Yeah, it will be
too boring for some of you because we will not have a free-for-all-drag-out
fight Friday. Engine modifications and body mods do not belong on this List.
What does? Here's an example: One member suggested Passat CV's are
interchangeable with Syncro 16 rears. Another member discussed the relative
merits of using 930 CV's and relative durability compared to stock 16
CV/axle.

We'd love to open it up to everybody but the recent majority vote by the
membership expressed the current membership requirements. If you're applied
to join and have not gotten a response, it just means evaluation is in
process. Otherwise, you will get a rejection email. Man don't that sound
like a job application? Sorry, I just work here.

Here's the hope that some 16 owner is lurking and sees this posting. For
those of you where this does not apply, please excuse the intrusion into
your day. Have a Happy 4th of July weekend.

Cheers,

BenT