

| 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 >>
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