Date:         Fri, 30 Dec 2005 12:04:21 -0600
Reply-To:     Al and Sue Brase <albeeee@MCHSI.COM>
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From:         Al and Sue Brase <albeeee@MCHSI.COM>
Subject:      Re: My 'new' Dehler Syncro arrived HOME
Comments: To: Malcolm Stebbins <mwstebbins@YAHOO.COM>
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Malcom:
I suspect the right tire/wheel combo will help a lot. Perhaps lighter
tires and wheels to reduce the unsprumg weight and improve the ride.
While the Profi is a very neat vehicle one kinda wonders what kind of
drugs those guys were on marketing to (Profi) executives. I suspect it
would not be a big hit on Wall Street. Perhaps a little bit better in
Silicon Valley.
It's been 110 years since my grandfather came from the Hannover area.
But my values are worlds apart. Perhaps living through the 60's,
surrounded with split busses from Haight-Ashbury, it's just hard to
envision a VW bus type vehicle being an acceptable establishment type ride!
Good luck- it's a beauty!
Al Brase

Malcolm Stebbins wrote:

>Yesterday I cleared the van through Canadian customs and was able to drive my 'new' Dehler Syncro
>16" van HOME!
>
>My initial reaction is WHAT HAVE I DONE!!!  It drives like a TRUCK, not like the "Porche of vans,"
>that is my beloved Syncro 14 Westy!
>
>I'm guessing that the tank-like ride is due to the D rated tyres, monster Goodyear Wrangler AP
>235/70R16 tyres (on 7.5Jx16H2 rims)! Do all of these things drive like a TANK?????
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>  It seems more set up as a business interior where all that needs to be done
>is to serve wine and pate. It will take some getting used to.
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