Date:         Fri, 16 May 2008 16:16:43 -0400
Reply-To:     Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Belly Pans for speed or MPG
Comments: To: Scott Daniel - Shazam <scottdaniel@turbovans.com>
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Given the dismal US market and a huge European following do you think the US
speed limit had any consideration during Vanagon's design?  Is the flat-4
not ideal for high revs for hours on end due to its perfect primary
balance?  Was Dr. Ferdinand Porsche wrong?  I don't think so.

The flagged speed was a Federal regulator's wet dream come true and had
nothing to do with the vehicle's capabilities.

On Fri, May 16, 2008 at 1:55 PM, Scott Daniel - Shazam <
scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

>
> I figured it out - the whole concept was conceived in the late 70's.
> The national speed limit at the time had been 55 mph.
> The first 3 years of vanagons had that flagged on their speedo.
>
> So really.........it is a 60 to 65 mph sporty, not quite truck, van.
> Damn good vehicle overall.........but 75 cruiser - they ain't Baby !
>
>