>>>>>>>>>>>>>snip > I find that the weight distribution front-back makes the vanagon > pretty hopeless on anything slippery or loose--and having that fuel > tank all exposed down there really reduces my readiness to go > anywhere where ground clearance might be an issue. The drivetrain > seems very happy to light up one wheel on anything slippery, loose, > or with moderate to large off-camber suspension travel. It's kind of >>>>>>>>>>>>>>snip I noticed the same. On wet roads, or even moderately wet patches of pavement, when turning and accelerating from a dead stop I can surprise myself by really spinning out just one tire. Is there a moderately priced limited slip diff or something similar available for the Vanagon? Chris. |
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