Date:         Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:28:29 -0500
Reply-To:     Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 2WD Beach Driving
Comments: To: Finn Runyon <finnrunyon@GMAIL.COM>
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Depends on the type of sand. Daytona Beach still allows regular traffic at times and the beach was once part of the race track. Go to long island and watch your van sink. As you are doing so much work on that van do you really want to destroy it! Wide rib tires will work best. Air down to 12-16 psi. Have compressor to air back up just as you hit pavement. Mark the tire position on rims so you know if they slip. This abusive to the tires and they can get damaged internally. When done remove the rear drums and get the sand out.

Dennis,
And I still can't type on this Windows 8 Phone!
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From: Finn Runyon<mailto:finnrunyon@GMAIL.COM>
Sent: ‎2/‎21/‎2013 12:58 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Subject: 2WD Beach Driving

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