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Subject:Re: Syncro shocks - group purchase?
From:David Marshall
Date:Thu, 30 Dec 1999 19:46:11 -0800

Seeing how someone is keeping count, I need a set too - I know Bjorn on
Vancouver Island was thinking of getting some - don't let me put words in
his mouth though!

At 06:36 PM 30/12/1999 -0800, Brent Christensen wrote:
>Great - that makes 11 of us so far.   I will be in touch with ARB after the
>Holidays, and I'll keep you posted.  John and I have spoken and he gave me
>all the contact information.
>
>Brent Christensen
>'89 GL Syncro Westy "Klaus"
>Santa Barbara, CA
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Ty Graham [mailto:tyg@oz.net]
>Sent: Thursday, December 30, 1999 11:10 AM
>To: Brent Christensen; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: RE: Syncro shocks - group purchase?
>
>
>
>
>John Seymour on the list has the OMEs on his Syncro Westy.  He picked them
>up from the Seattle source, Acme, ARB?.  Didn't sound like there was too
>much drama in picking these up.
>
>John, I'm speaking for you.  Maybe you want to jump in?
>
>I also would be interested in a set for my doublecab.
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
>Of Brent Christensen
>Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 1999 9:35 AM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Syncro shocks - group purchase?
>
>
>Since I stare at my lovely new Syncro springs everyday here in my office, I
>also spend a lot of time thinking about when I will get around to installing
>them.  I plan to replace the springs, Boge shocks, and all the various
>bushings that drive me crazy with all their squeaking.  I am guessing I will
>be able to do it in a few months...
>
>In the mean time, I am planning to order the Old Man Emu shocks that have
>received great reviews.  Would any Syncro owners be interested in putting
>together a group purchase if the discount warrants it?  Has anyone ordered
>the OME shocks here in the states from anyone other than Acme Outfitters?
>
>Also, are there any other suggested upgrades while I have the entire front
>end taken apart?  (i.e. polyurethane bushings, etc.)
>
>Regards,
>
>Brent Christensen
>'89 GL Syncro Westy "Klaus"
>Santa Barbara, CA
>
>

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