Can't wait.
The Gfriend and I are flying back from a 3 week surfing vacation the day after xmas.
Same van is waiting for�us at the airport in Hartford, CT.
1991 Syncro base version with an SVX and studded snows.
Once home the snowmobiles will be flying.
Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow.

Happy Holidays.

dylan

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From: Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Sat, December 19, 2009 2:56:50 PM
Subject: Snow in DC

Oh, what fun it is in a Syncro Vanagon!

Okay, warning, most folk really shouldn't drive in these conditions (18-20+ inches of snow). My van of choice for this is my 91 non-GL syncro Vanagon, which has an SVX engine (extra weight helps for traction), equipped with 215/75R16 Nokian Hakka tires (snow and ice rated). Hence I have tons of ground clearance and lots of traction.

I came to a complete stop, cranked the steering wheel all the way over, and practically turned around in place.

This rocks!

PS. Last time I did this the van was shod with 225/70R15 Vredestein Winter Comtracs, which also worked great in the snow. The Hakka's give the van a little more ground clearance.