Geez, I completely left out the 5 speed with 4.57 R&P and Posi diff - that
limited slip is very reassuring to have on board.

On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 10:24 AM, Jake de Villiers <
crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:

> I'm going to fudge and say 'modernizing' Dixie - bringing her up to date.
> The 16" x 7" wheels with modern 225/55-16 tires transform the road manners,
> the Audi A4 front discs make every stop more sure, the sound deadening in
> the doors and underneath make it much less tiring to drive and the 2.5 litre
> Subaru engine has given Dixie a huge amount of flexibility.  Dixie's still
> very happy to poop along doing 50 MPH using 2200 RPM in fifth and now she's
> just as happy to bang along at 75 MPH if you're in a hurry.
>
> I used to really like the package and the possibilities but now I love my
> van!  ;)
>
>
> On Sat, May 28, 2011 at 5:10 PM, Rocket J Squirrel <
> camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Engine upgrade? Floor mats? New refrigerator? Tie-died curtains?
>>
>> What modification, upgrade, change of decor, or "other," has given you
>> the most pleasure?
>>
>> -- RJS
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Jake
>
> 1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX - 'The Grey Van'
> 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Subie - 'Dixie'
>
> Crescent Beach, BC
>
> www.thebassspa.com
> www.crescentbeachguitar.com
> http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
>
>

--
Jake

1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX - 'The Grey Van'
1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Subie - 'Dixie'

Crescent Beach, BC

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