Date:         Fri, 7 Dec 2001 07:38:46 -0800
Reply-To:     Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: converting to 4 wheel drive - Quaife?
Comments: To: Chris Stann <ChrisS@INFORMS.COM>
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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