Date:         Mon, 25 Jun 2001 21:00:06 +1200
Reply-To:     Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
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From:         Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Comments: To: Harold Jaynes <hjaynes1@HOTMAIL.COM>
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><DIV>It's been a while since I posted anything, but have a few
>questions.&nbsp; First, are there any people on the list that have lowered
>their Vanagons significantly, and if so, has it posed any significant
>handling problems or has it improved the handling of the vehicle?&nbsp;Was
>this done with off the shelf springs/shocks or what?&nbsp;Could the
>vehicle handle oversized tires, i.e. low profile tires, with a lowered
>stance?</DIV>
><DIV>Secondly, I have read with great interest the transplant engines from
>South Africa I believe that are imported through Tiico. How many people on
>the list have done this transplant and how has this worked out so far? Has
>anybody transplanted a VR6, and if so, was it with great difficulty? My
>preference would be the VR6, but not if it's such a hassle that I'm going
>to rediscover expletives that have long left my vocabulary. Any input or
>opinions or experiences would be greatly appreciated!</DIV>
><DIV>Harold Jaynes</DIV>


Man, get rid of the HTML format!

Yes, T3s can easily handle lowered suspension and low-profile tires; they
handle extremely well stock (with decent tires). The Germans all seem to
have lowered theirs and fitted various big (18") alloy wheels and 235/40
tires!

I can send a jpeg or two if you like.


Andrew Grebneff
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