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Subject:Re: I rather drive the Vanagon
From:Alistair Bell
Date:Sat, 7 Jun 2014 17:09:07 -0700

You haven't tried enough.

I had a diesel, I got stuck. Weigh distribution pretty well the same as in the wbx, centre of gravity, well give me the dat showing diesel has lower one.

Alistair

> On Jun 7, 2014, at 2:54 PM, Gnarlodious <gnarlodious@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I think you'll find the diesel has a much better torque/weight ratio, as
> well as a lower center of gravity. I have never gotten stuck.
> 
> -- Gnarlie
> 
> 
> 
>> On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 11:06 AM, Zeitgeist <gruengeist@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I totally concede the poor traction with the 50/50 weight distribution of a
>> tintop T3.  It's been a constant source of frustration for me.  I'm
>> presently readying to pull the trans in preps for a TDI install, and it's
>> definitely getting a TBD, along with the new highway gears.  Should make it
>> a much more pleasant driving experience all around.
>> 
>> 
>>> On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 9:18 AM, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote:
>>> 
>>> RE: Vanagon Stuck On the Grass
>>> BTDT, stuck twice in 50 feet , on the flat, on wet grass.  Changed tires
>>> from Michelin Agilis to Nokian Hakas, problem went away.  And now have
>>> Peloquin differential, even better.  Light sand and loose dirt not even
>>> noticeable.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> --
>> Casey
>>