In a message dated 2/26/04 11:39:28 PM, vw4x4@FYI.NET writes: << . . . On my 1986 and newer Vanagons the front seat belt spools are covered by this big strainge plastic thing. My older 1980 Vanagon did not have this. . . . So I took it off. . . . Now what is this for? What a waste of money! >> Good point, Eric. I like things lean and mean, so I'm doing the same. Whenever I installed my jumpseats, the first thing I did was to remove those useless side covers. And, that was right after I replaced the carpeting with rubber matting. Next thing is to find a replacement of those padded interior door panels. As to the why of such things, you have to remember that between 1980 and 1986 the Minivan Mentality appeared. I guess VW was trying to appeal to that group of Soccer Moms. After all, look what those people have made of that once honest vehicle, the humble pickup truck. George |
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