Date:         Wed, 26 Jan 2000 19:01:18 +0100
Reply-To:     Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Subject:      Re: Snow driving in Vanagon
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Eric,

Do you think the EV is better in the snow than a Vanagon? I spoke to my uncle
about this, he works as a plumber and drives an EV for work every day. This model
is a 97 2,4 D with long wheel base. He is disappointed with how the EV handles in
the snow, compared to the 89 Vanagon 1,6 TD he used to drive. I just told him,
"get a Syncro" but he said his boss thought it was too expensive!

PerL
87 Syncro 112i

Eric Thompson wrote:

> I would not call myself an expert..but after living though about 47 of these
> Michigan Lakeshore winters I do have a few ideas..first of all...any of my
> vanagons are fine in snow with a set of Blizzacks on them...the only limiting
> factor is ground clearance.
> Secondly, my 99 Eurovan is outstanding in snow with OEM tires..just go slow,
> steady and always allow for increased stopping distance. Third...if ya dont
> have to go out stay home and make love to your wife..the key being YOUR
> wife...Eric..owner of 6 VWs and 6 kids..go figure huh?..