Date:         Thu, 16 Aug 2001 22:30:30 -0400
Reply-To:     Hans Brouwer <h.brouwer@SYMPATICO.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Hans Brouwer <h.brouwer@SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject:      Re: german vanagons accessories
Comments: To: Lee Roesner <paradigm@ALLEGRAPRINTING.COM>
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Indeed some real nice looking Vanagons. How about all those different rims?One had
a TDI engine.

wheels
http://home.earthlink.net/~jamesvogl/site/t3_gtg/images/big/06040013_large.jpg
towing camper
http://home.earthlink.net/~jamesvogl/site/t3_gtg/images/big/06040023_large.jpg

TDI
http://home.earthlink.net/~jamesvogl/site/t3_gtg/images/big/06040005_large.jpg

The Germans take their hobbies seriously.

Hans Brouwer
Cumberland, Ontario
86 Westfalia
92 Cabriolet



Lee Roesner wrote:

> Hey, great shots of customized vanagons. I particularly have my eye on
> the custom top headlight grill seen here. (Not the lower grill)
>
> http://home.earthlink.net/~jamesvogl/site/t3_gtg/images/big/06040012_large.jpg
>
> I saw this grill once before but it was painted the same color as the
> body. It looked just a touch custom and gave the nose of the van that
> sleepy modified look (note the heavier top border "hanging" over
> headlight) I was wondering why the vanagon vendors on the list can not
> get these custom parts. Can they?
>
> I also noticed that many vans were lowered without a camber problem.
> Particularly the rear. When I put weight in mine the camber goes way out
> of adjustment big time. I was told there is a camber adjustment and took
> a quick look but do not see anything obvious. When I get new
> springs/shocks I will take a closer look.
>
> If anyone else finds german vanagon websites please post them.
>
> Vendors...your cue.
>
> Lee
> --
> Lee Roesner
> Paradigm Graphic Design & Web Development
> 710-B Landwehr Road
> Northbrook, IL 60062
>
> Phone 847-509-8704
> Fax 847-480-5701
> Portfolio: http://www.roesner.net/vw