Date:         Wed, 20 Feb 2002 18:08:03 -0500
Reply-To:     The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
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From:         The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
Subject:      Re: Springs replacement
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Just a reminder for those with 2 wheel drive Vanagons that I have another
option to the $800 dealer price...

I stock high-performance springs for the Vanagon, made by Boge, the original
supplier to VW. These are rated to handle the weight of a camper but are
also appropriate for standard Vanagons.

While Steve's springs slightly increase the height of the van (desireable
for many Syncro owners), these springs will put your Vanagon at about the
same height as a later model Wolfsburg Edition - which is just slightly
LOWER than most non-Wolfsburg Vanagons and Westfalias. The difference is not
huge, but it does give the van a very slightly squatter profile and also
improves handling a bit.  Also, they're just a tad stiffer, which again
improves handling.  All in all, I'd call them a "mild performance" spring,
if that makes sense. Slightly lower ride, slightly stiffer, but neither to
an extreme - they won't turn your Vanagon into a "curb-hugger," nor will
they give it a bone-jarring ride.   I've had them on my '89 Westy for over a
year and been happy with them.

The price is $361 with listmember discount, for a set of 4.  Part number
9878.   They are available only from The Bus Depot.

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  (215) 234-VWVW
  www.busdepot.com

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