Date:         Fri, 21 Jan 2000 14:53:31 EST
Reply-To:     BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM
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From:         Benjamin Tan <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: VW Trends and Eurospec
Comments: To: gholst@rambus.com
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Hi Grant,

My Eurospec distributor said that he solved his exhaust vibration problem by
having a different exhaust system fabricated. Apparently, he said there was a
problem with resonance due to the length of the pipe in the original
configuration. I will try to get further details on this.

He also indicated that he has been advised by Eurospec that although
components for the former Eurospec conversion are available for repairs, they
are no longer offering a conversion package for resale or installation to the
general public. They no longer offer exemption plates because their CARB
(California Air Resources Board) EO (Executive Order) exemption has expired.
However, there is noting stopping an individual owner from getting an
individual exemption. That is assuming that any pollution control devices
originally intended for the new engine are in place.

BenT
San Francisco