You can get out of a lot of snow related problems with the judicious use of the handbrake.
Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 12/07/2001 10:38:46 AM Please respond to Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM> Sent by: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM cc: Subject: Re: converting to 4 wheel drive - Quaife?
As far as I've been able to find out, they do not. However, as Ben T stated, they are willing to do a custom run. The vendor for Quafe' in the US is: http://www.quaifeamerica.com/ Here is their current application and price list for VW VW - Type 1 Swing Axle 10.309.130 $1,295.00 VW - Type 1 IRS 10.309.140 $1,095.00 VW - Type 020 - Rabbit, Scirocco, Golf 10.309.150 $895.00 VW - Type 02A - Corrado, Golf 3 VR6, G60 , Passat B3/B4 10.309.160 $895.00 VW - Type 02J - New Beetle, Golf 4, Jetta 4 (all models) inventory reduction sale>> 10.309.180 $695.00 VW - Passat B5 99½-01 models req add'l parts 10.309.170 $1,095.00 VW - Type 02M - 2WD, Golf 4 / Bora 6 speed coming soon VW - Type 02M - 4motion front, Golf 4 / Bora coming soon As far as I got was they were willing to give an exact quote if someone were to loan them a Vanagon Differential. However, since I did not have a spare on hand, that is where my discussions with them ended. Todd '88 Westy Chris Stann wrote: > Does Quaife make a limited slip diff for the Vanagon tranny? Does anyone > else? > > This seems like much more cost effective way of getting traction than > putting an entire $yncro tranny in you Vanny (Ha! I made a funny! Tranny - > Vanny... get it?). Then, if don't already own a tall-sitting '85, you can > purchase those limited-run $400 springs that will raise you ride height and > you have a respectable off-road vehicle. > > I've been off-road in my '85 several times and enjoyed it. As long as the > ground is dry... > > Chris |
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