Date:         Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:47:11 -0500
Reply-To:     VWBrain@AOL.COM
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From:         Mark Dearing <VWBrain@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 2WD Beach Driving
Comments: To: finnrunyon@GMAIL.COM
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my sand driving was on the outter banks NC  . we used to take my 66  westy
out on Ocacoke island with no problems , other parts were harder as the
sand was really softUse  and deep in places and real easy to get stuck. Use  to
see a match set of VW bugs out there all the time, they were set up with
big  bald tires and a cutting board on the back with a lite for nite fishing.
They  had no problems as long as their air pressure was low and they stayed
in the  tire tracks.  Saw a Vanagon syncro westy  that stayed on the beach
for  about 3 days , meet the guys in town and only reason they came in was
they ran  out of beer.  later  md


In a message dated 2/21/2013 12:57:05 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
finnrunyon@GMAIL.COM writes:

So I am  finally about ready to get to take my first road trip with Roo,
the 89 West  which I bought with a bad engine.  I rebuilt the 2.1 from the
ground up  last fall and this winter... all new bearing, rods, pistons,
cylinders, heads,  wires, exhaust, cat, hoses fuel/coolant.  I sanded and painted
all of the  inside steel that fades and rusts over the years, and I am in the
process of  painting the fiberglass pop top with interlux marine paint and
installing a  new gray suede headliner, and a new sunbrella canvas from
Pierre in  Canada.  I thought I might take my son on spring break to Corpus
Christi  to get some beach time, and in looking at the state park there it seems
that  you can camp on the beach.  My actual question is regarding driving a
2WD  Westy in sand if you have the Peloquins limited slip?  I would never
consider trying beach driving in my automatic 87 Westy, but wondered if
anyone  has ventured into sand with limited slip?  I am also wondering if any
list members have spent time in Corpus Christi?  As always, many thanks  and
a reminder that anyone here traveling through northern New Mexico has a
place to camp in Taos!

Best,
Finn Runyon
89 Westy Roo
87 Westy  Pooh
2012 VW GTI Autobahn =