In a message dated 2/17/00 7:58:27 AM Pacific Standard Time, drew@interport.net writes: << Hummm.... My thought is to drive around with inadequate brakes for a little while and then find out what the heck you are talking about. Do you mean we have to ##!!!!&&%!!!??? upgrade the brakes too?? >> Hello Drew, IMHO the Vanagon brakes were always just adequate. I don't know why VW didn't use vented rotors to begin with. I am installing Eurospec's big brake conversion along with 15" wheels and 30X9.50 BFG Mud terrain radials. Bigger tires need bigger brakes just to get the same stopping power. I see that you plan on going with the 6:17 R&P's as well. Now to get the trailing arm problem solved...... John Wessels '87 Syncro European Motorsport Livermore, CA |
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