Date:         Mon, 9 Nov 1998 07:58:37 -0800
Reply-To:     Steve <sxs@CONCENTRIC.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Steve <sxs@CONCENTRIC.NET>
Subject:      Re: EuroSpec Engine Conversion
Comments: To: "Robert A. Alexander" <satcong@VOL.COM>
Comments: cc: vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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Noise level in low gears seemed just a little above the
wasserboxer...but only if you gunned it.  The set up felt very smoothe
but again i never got out of second gear.  The general feel of the
drive line, etc. was strong and good...everything worked fine and
"felt" good.

I wish i had had the chance to take it out on the freeway...i want to
know how the in-line performs at cruising speeds compared to the
wasserboxer.  I've always liked the wasserboxer...it is very much like
the old BMW opposed twins that i used to own...a great motor for
cruising.  Of course, BMW went to in-line motors (they still offer the
opposed twin, too) for their sport bikes.  Still, there is something
about the feel of those opposed twins/fours that i personally really
like.  I bet Kyle will now let me take it on the freeway!
steve

"Robert A. Alexander" wrote:

> Steve - What was your impression of the smoothness and noise level?
>
> BOB