Date: Sat, 9 Nov 2002 13:56:52 +1300
Reply-To: Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
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From: Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject: Re: Friday Topic: My Vanagon Accessories
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>Chris got me thinking yesterday that this might be a good
>Friday topic. Tell the list about all the accessories you
>have for your Vanagon.
This is what I have or want for my Caravelle (NOT a camper):
MODIFICATIONS
AS AT 6-9-2002
GOT=x ITEM
ELECTRICS (NONENGINE)
x electric windows - Electric-Life
x electric locking - remote central, 4 doors - Electric-Life
x electric mirrors - Hilux Surf SSR (L: LN106 Hilux, R: LN130)
x remote start/widow closer - Electric-Life
x alarm - Electric-Life
0.5x stereo (need speakers, subwoofer enclosure)
wire stereo w/plug-in connectors/sockets mounted in van structure
x Hella Raintronic wiper system
modify Golf dials to white-faced selectable-color LED-backlit
x door-wiring rubber boots (pair)
?fuel-filler: modify to remote electric or cable-opened flap
(trimmed from some car)
proximity sensors - Toyota Estima
aircon
cruise control - Rostra UltraCruise II
(<www.autoairandmore.com> code PACC002) - no
vacuum---this unit out of production and no stock left
automatic lights - Corona, Skyline R31, Legend, J C Whitney
oil-pressure light - hi-intensity LED with strobe
lightswitch w/auto setting - Corona ST171
better interior lighting
autodip interior mirror - J C Whitney
interior light fader/delay - Japanese wreck
x electric headlight adjusters (Golf/Scirocco units,
need adapting)
?taillights/indicators: fabricate LED units, light-sensing
(brighten during daylight; manually
adjustable)
Toyota heater? (epoxy-fiberglass vent ducts)
brakelight off-switch
illumination for ignitionswitch
ignition voice-recognition or keypad?
EXTERIOR/INTERIOR/COSMETIC
x fiberglass rally driver's seat
x 4-jet wiper arm-mounted washers - Bonrath
x South African grill set w/inner headlights
South African bumpers
rear spoiler w/LED tail/brake/indicators (make it!) - base on
Projektzwo design
17-18" alloy wheels
x SVX monogrammed carpet mats
MECHANICAL
x Subaru EG33 engine (have two to choose between)
x EG33 ignitor
Link Electrosystems engine-management system
x Porsche/Getrag G50/50 M220 LSD 930 Turbo synchro-on-reverse trans, 1989
x 930 CVs (4)
Porsche 993 disc brakes all 4 wheels
brake adaptors 114.3x5 PCD - Hansen Motorsport
?fuel-filler(s) - Hansen Motorsport race-style (one each side
for each tank?)
linelocks on front brakes?
?Davies Craig EWP electric waterpump
www/daviescraig.com.au/newproduct.html
x stainless to make up 6-into-1 extractor
x stainless large-bore straight-through muffler
OTHER
x power steering rack, pump, reservoir, hoses
polyurethane rack mounts (made from turned-down swaybar
bushes?) - for stability
x steering column - Corona ST170
x steering wheel leather Corolla GT AE80 with TWIN CAM logo
adapt column to fit
replace rubber column coupling with universal joint (if
necessary) or solid section
Syncro fueltank/filler/pump
outrigger tanks
x 1985+ instrument cluster w/tacho
x Golf II instruments (220kmh, 7000rpm)
SUSPENSION
19mm front swaybar - Addco (J C Whitney)
rear swaybar - Addco
stiffer springs - Boge? - Germany?
x Konis
