Probly should qualify that by explaining that the 5-speed shifts the engine
to the back by some inches and alters the weight over the rear wheels. So
better traction than the typical 4-speed diesel, plus the advantage of the
granny gear.

OTOH, I don't do a lot of acrobatics in the snow/mud/sand so getting stuck
is not something I strive for like you adrenaline guys.

-- Gnarlie

On Sat, Jun 7, 2014 at 6:09 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:

> 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
> >>
>