I recently replaced my front window seals with parts from VanCafe and its
much more civilized up front.

Real wheels and tires are the answer to the wandering in the wind - 6 1/2 x
15 or 7 x 16 wheels effect a miraculous transformation - oh wait, you
already drove the grey van with the 16" wheels!  So you know what I mean -
you can try them on if you want...

On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 11:32 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Yes Jake. Yes it is.  ;)
>
> Thanks guys. Pretty happy to be at a point where I turn the key and go.
>
> Next up: front door and/or window seals, acoustic insulation and maybe
> a sway bar upgrade to help battle the wind?
>
> Neil.
>
> On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 10:40 PM, Jake de Villiers
> <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Nice beer that!  =)
> >
> > On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 1:02 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi all.
> >>
> >> 3500 KM's over 11 days. From Vancouver B.C. to Fishermens Bend east,
> >> south, west, then home.
> >>
> >> Engine purred, no DTC's and only had start issues 2x. (not sure why.
> >> takes several sessions of cranking, then is fine. Rarely happens) Used
> >> very little oil. Brakes worked ok, but need to improve
> >> suspension/wheels so it's not as suceptable to windy conditions.
> >> Learned more about what I need in terms of camping etc gear, but all
> >> gear performed as it should.
> >>
> >>
> >> pics:
> >>
> >> http://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/WAOR09#
> >>
> >> Highlights:
> >>
> >> Yes you can sleep in a "Stop and Shop" parking lot. (yah I'm big on
> >> planning ahead ;)
> >> Great weather though sun spotty near end
> >> Not too cold, though there was snow higher up (5K Ft. + CG near Odell
> >> Bluff)
> >> As usual the OR coast was outstanding. Windy though.
> >> Met some great people. And some interesting people. Just after
> >> sundown, while trying to discern between what was private or USFS land
> >> south of Applegate, took a chance driving up a nice *steep* potholed
> >> hill. Met a "miner" who in explaining differences in local area,
> >> started in on his life story. Anyway, helpful none the less. Managed
> >> to bang my engine carrier, and lug the sh** out of my engine getting
> >> started on such a steep hill, in leaving his spot, but all was ok.
> >> (Yoko tires helped)
> >> Bear Creek  off of 42 (USFS IIRC) has a nice little creek side stop
> >> over. 24 hour max.
> >> Cape Blanca SP has some nice horse trails that served nicely as bike
> >> trails. Though when testing your bike braking skills, maybe not so
> >> much front brake. (broke my helmut. Glad I was wearing it). Beach
> >> access is a bit of a climb.
> >> USFS CG's along 101 priced higher than OR SP CG's. The SP CG's were
> >> much better value IMO.
> >> USFS CG's on rural hwy from Ruch to Applegate were closed (seasonal).
> >> Lot's of dirt road. I found it to be a waste of time. I gather some
> >> USFS CG's don't open til May 1 or later.
> >> Dispersed CG's near Kitson Springs (outside of Oakridge OR) seemed
> >> "hinky" to me.
> >> One Staples I tried in Olympia had free WiFi. Maybe all do?
> >> Riding your bike into head wind on wet beach sand, is difficult.  ;)
> >> Rice-o-Roni and cubed chicken is tasty.
> >> Marty at Foreign Auto in Coos Bay, is a helpful fellow and seems quite
> >> well versed in VW's and Vanagons.
> >>
> >>
> >> That's about it. Had an awesome time.
> >>
> >> Neil.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"
> >>
> >> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
> >>
> >>
> >>
> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Jake
> >
> > 1984 Vanagon GL
> > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
> >
> > Crescent Beach, BC
> >
> > www.crescentbeachguitar.com
> > http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"
>
> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>
>
> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
>

--
Jake

1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"

Crescent Beach, BC

www.crescentbeachguitar.com
http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27