Date:         Thu, 16 Oct 2003 09:17:51 -0700
Reply-To:     Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
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From:         Todd Last <Rubatoguy@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: The Ideal vanagon
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1.) Less wind noise at freeway speeds
2.) A/C up front!
3.) Decent sized fridge that works (campers)
4.) ABS brakes
5.) 5-speed transmission with hi/low
6.) Porsche Boxter motor or Audi V6
7.)  16" wheels and wheelwells that take them without modification
8.) Optional bench seat up front (like the old busses)
9.) Hydralic suspension (a la Land Rover or Citroen) that will allow you
to drop the ride height in order to fit into garages
10.) Redesigned weight distribution to put more weight back on the rear
wheels (like the older type II's)
11.) OnStar  system to automatically call for help when you breakdown. :-)

Todd
'88 Westy

Dustin Jones wrote:

>As much as I love my Vanagon, the mechanical and engineering flaws are well known. I'm wondering what the thoughts of the volks out there as to what the ideal volkswagon van would be like. Any thoughts?
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