Date:         Mon, 21 Aug 2000 19:05:43 -1000
Reply-To:     Mick Kalber <hotlava@interpac.net>
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From:         Mick Kalber <hotlava@interpac.net>
Subject:      Re: No Cost Power Upgrade???
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a scalded dog?  a vanagon?  isn't that an oxymoron of some kind?

Mick Kalber
Tropical Visions Video, Inc.
62 Halaulani Place    Hilo, Hawaii  96720
ph. 808-935-5557    fax 808-935-0066
hotlava@interpac.net
www.volcanoscapes.com


-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of KENWILFY@aol.com
Sent: Monday, August 21, 2000 4:50 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: No Cost Power Upgrade???


I noticed a difference in my '84 Vanagon with the 2.1l engine in it with no
power steering and customer's 86 Vanagon with power steering .  The '84 runs
like a scalded dog and accelerates great off the line, no problem.  The '86,
feels a litle less spry off the line.  Once you get it rolling it is OK, but
noticeably slower off the line.

Having said this, I wouldn't trade either of them for my '91 Carat with
Automatic.  It is slower than both of them off of the line because it is an
auto and I load it down with my family and all our stuff.  But I love it
anyhow.  If you want acceleration, buy a Porsche.  If you want to enjoy
getting there, drive your Van.  Have a great night.

Thanks,
Ken Wilford
http://www.vanagain.com
John 3:16

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