In a message dated 98-06-27 08:58:28 EDT, you write: > Back to the brakes, if memory serves Car and Driver's > standard 2WD Vanagon non-Westy stopped 70 to 0 mph in 201 ft, I think it was > around '85 or so." I've got a few old Road & Track articles: 1980 Vanagon test (aircooled engine): Braking from 60 MPH 164ft. from 80 MPH na 1983.5 Vanagon test (waterboxer): Braking from 60 MPH 178ft. from 80 MPH 297ft. control in panic stop: EXCELLENT (1980) VERY GOOD (1983.5) overall brake rating: VERY GOOD (1908 & 1983.5) The above are for the non-Westy Vanagon. Jeff 83.5 Westy NY |
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