In a message dated 1/19/05 12:05:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, kimbrennan@MAC.COM writes:
> So, DC got it's first sticking snow of the year. Maybe only an inch or > two on the streets. Cars (and SUVs) all over the place (i.e. NOT in > their lanes). > > This was the first chance to drive my Syncro Westy in the snow since > the 6 cylinder Subaru engine went in last summer. I had also had the > brakes upgraded (SA big brakes up front, discs in the back). So this > was the first good opportunitiy to check out the handling of the van in > slippery conditions. > > Kim, if you listen very closely, you can hear the road salt eating away at your syncrowesty!!! *cringe* i sure as heck wouldnt take my van out in the salty slush slop.. didnt you remember what that '80 parts westy looked like when you were here? i call it the bleu swiss cheese westy.... road salt does horrible things to vw vans... :<( some may say.."its a syncro, its meant to be driven in the snow" i will say "come here and see what roadsalt does to a vanagon" 'nuff said :<) ive spent tooooo much $$$$ on my vanagon to have it turn into swiss cheese by driving it on the salted roads... chris 84 wolfsburg that stays in the barn when the roads are sloppy |
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