My '87 Syncro Passenger now with 153K on 215/70-14 tires easily gets to 80
and beyond. 2 years ago I drove it Daytona from Long Island and was really
surprised at well it gets up to speed given a bit of time. If you are having
trouble reaching 60 on level road something is seriously wrong. I mention
tires as larger tires can actually reduce top speed due to less horsepower
being available.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jon Kanas
Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2012 1:30 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Not Fair!!

  Greetings and Happy New Year,

Yesterday morning (12/31) at about 7:40 I was Northbound on I-25, north of
Colorado 66 approaching Johnson's Corner in very high winds in my gray
Syncro Westfalia.  My top speed was approaching all of 60mph - like I said,
it was windy.
Much to my surprise, I was overtaken by a gold Syncro
(non-camper) who was easily doing 75 or 80.  We waved at each other.  If, by
any chance, you're the owner of that gold Syncro and on the list, please
p-mail me.

I need that kind of power!!!
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*Best Regards,
Jon*