Date:         Tue, 24 Apr 2001 03:40:44 -0600
Reply-To:     cz137@home.com
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Cory Zumbrennen <cz137@home.com>
Subject:      Re: bra recommendation
Comments: To: The Bus Depot <vanagon@busdepot.com>
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Has enyone had a 3M clear bra put on their Van??  I am planning on doing it
and am surprised that it has not been suggested.   If you do have one what
did it set you back?

Also, the original posters van is a Syncro.  I believe that means the only
available shocks, for the front at least,  are the OEM Boge's and OME's from
Australia.  Unless you can get Steve Schwenk to hook you up with a set of
custom Bilstein's, I'd go with the Old Man Emu's.   In fact I already did:-)

Cory
'90 Syncro Westfalia


> > We just acquired a 1987 Syncro Westie; ... Now it needs a few things
>
> a)  bra
>
> The best is still the genuine Volkswagen bra.  I sell it for $105 after
> listmember discount. This puts it slightly higher in price but it's worth
> it. It's designed specifically for the '86-91 (rectangular headlight)
> Vanagons, whereas all of the aftermarket ones are '82-85 "one size fits
> all." It also has the Vanagon logo embroidered on it.  Very sharp looking,
> and fits perfectly as you'd expect from an original-equipment product.
Part
> # ZVW 193 008 on my website.  (Sorry, a pre-86 bra is no longer made by
VW,
> although we do have them for EuroVans.)
>
> c)  Shocks......saw some off road shocks from australia...any info?
>
> Lots of differing opinions here.  I like the KYB's as a budget shock
(under
> $25 each with lifetime warranty), and Bilstein as a premium one.  In the
> middle price-wise is Boge, which is the original-equipment Vanagon shock.
> It does not offer as "tight" handling as the KYB or Bilstein but does have
a
> smoother ride.  In this regard, tastes vary, and you'll find listmembers
who
> variously love or hate any of these alternatives. Cannot comment on the
OME
> shocks from personal experience.
>
> .- Ron Salmon
>   The Bus Depot, Inc.
>   www.busdepot.com
>   (215) 234-VWVW
>