Date:         Sat, 12 Jul 2008 17:25:34 -0400
Reply-To:     Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 30-50 challenge
Comments: To: Randal Jett <randal_jett@yahoo.com>
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Thanks!

I'll gather the data early next week and publish on the list in tabular
format.

Chris.

On Sat, Jul 12, 2008 at 3:56 PM, Randal Jett <randal_jett@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Chris -- nifty comparison experiment, this is good data, thanks.
> Suggestions 1. resend the rules with the data each time you send a report;
> 2. put all data in spreadsheet format (excel)
> -Randal
> Year: 1987
> Type: Westfalia (extra 150lbs of junk inside)
> Time: 8.5s (alt. 500 ft. above sea level)
> Engine: 2.0l VW Inline-4 1997 (Eurospec like Tiico)
> Miles on engine: 20k
> Engine mods: none
> Trans: 4-sp manual; 1.225 3rd (stock)
> Trans mods: none
> Fuel tank: 1/4 full
> Tires: 185R14
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Saturday, July 12, 2008 8:55:45 AM
> Subject: Re: 30-50 challenge
>
> We've got a few more times from Samba forums:
> -------------------------------------------------------------
> Year: 1984
> Type: Wolfsburg 7-pass
> Time: 6.5s (not quite full throttle but givin' it the beans)
> Engine: 2.2l Subie
> Miles on engine: No idea
> Engine mods: Engine swap, aftermarket air filter
> Trans: 4-sp manual
> Trans mods: Shifter extension xD
> Fuel tank: 1/2 full
> Tires: 225/60/16
> -----------------------------------------------------------
>
> Year: 1983 1/2
> Type: 7 passenger
> Time: 10 sec pulling a 1% grade
> Engine: old ratty VW rebuild, likely a 2.1
> Miles on engine: unknown
> Engine mods: Moderate compression but bad leak down, either the rings are
> shot or there is damage to the pistons and/or cylinders
> Trans: 4-sp manual
> Trans mods: none
> Fuel tank: 1/2 full
> Tires: 195R14
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------
>
> Year: 1982
> Type: Vanagon
> Time: never, not in 3rd gear
> Engine: 1.6 NA diesel
> Miles on engine: ~15K
> Engine mods: None
> Trans: 4-sp manual
> Trans mods: none
> Fuel tank: full
> Tires: 185R14
>
> ---------------------------------------------------------
>
> Year: 1990
> Type: Vanagon
> Time: 8.2 s
> Engine: 2.1L WBX
> Miles on engine: ~60K
> Engine mods: None
> Trans: 4-sp manual
> Trans mods: none
> Fuel tank: 1/4 full
> Tires: 185R14
>
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>
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