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Subject:Re: Vanagon high-roof sighting
Date:Wed, 8 Jan 1997 13:35:10 -0500 (EST)

In a message dated 97-01-08 03:09:03 EST, lbart@preferred.com (lbart) writes:

>  Nothing like dramatically raising the center of gravity to add
>  fun to your commute :) .

I doubt that that fiberglass and empty air space would raise the center of
gravity much.  All the heavy stuff is still down low.  I'd guess a raise in
the center of gravity of maybe 1/4" so cornering wouldn't change much.  The
center of pressure is another mater.   The center of pressure would be raised
about 9" and could be a problem in significant winds.

Regards,
Jim Davis
87 GL Syncro
88 GL Wolfsburg