Date:         Tue, 20 Jan 2004 08:40:02 -0800
Reply-To:     DOUG ELLEDGE <doug@SHIREWOOD.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         DOUG ELLEDGE <doug@SHIREWOOD.COM>
Subject:      Re: 2wd Syncro Traction
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>
> > I found out about the traction dynamics of my vanagon
> > on Christmas night...
> >
> > Even with new Nokian Happs I was all over God's
> > creation for about thirty miles!  Seems that they do
> > Ok in the snow (vanagons), but really want to swap
> > ends badly on the ice.
> >
> > Brian

I have seen conditions [unsanded glare ice] where my van was all over if I
didn't watch my speed, but there were all wheel drives in the ditch that day
too. The rest of the time my 2wd '84 handles excellent with studded snows on
the back and all seasons on the front. I pass many newer all wheel drives on
the way to the ski area every week on a packed snow surface. I can push it
until I just feel the rear trying to break loose and never feel like I'm
going to lose it. Haven't had an accident in over 25 years in case you are
wondering. Most of the roads, where I live up here in NE Washington, are 2
lane with 55 or 60 mph speed limit. Perfectly suited for this vehicle. I can
tell that many drivers who find themselves behind me think thay are going to
have to pass but soon it's  "bye bye". I really like the way this van
handles.
Doug
'84 Van-go
www.Shirewood.com

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