Date:         Tue, 1 Dec 1998 00:04:36 EST
Reply-To:     Modl6971@AOL.COM
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From:         Michael Modl <Modl6971@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Westy Wind Problems
Comments: To: murphys@HS-ONLINE.DE, Vanagon@vanagon.com
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In a message dated 11/30/98 2:44:11 PM Pacific Standard Time, murphys@HS-
ONLINE.DE writes:

<< My '84 Westy handles terribly in just about any crosswind situation.  I
have owned it since '91 and have always had the same complaint (especially at
higher speeds). The problem appears to be getting slowly and progressively
worse.  I have been on the mailing list for approximately one month and do not
recall seeing anything wrt this problem.  I have talked to others and they
seem to have the same problem.

 Can anyone tell me if this is an inherent design flaw from the beginning
and/or does it get worse with age?  Also are there any relatively inexpensive
fixes?

 Thanks,

 Cam
 Canadian Forces
 Geilenkirchen, Germany >>

 Install a set of Bilstein shocks, upgrade your wheels and tires. Check the
rest of the suspension first for wear.  My 87 syncro with stiff shocks and
215-65-16 tires has a great ride and no side wind problems.  If you use 16"
rims on your van, you may want to use 55 or 60 series tire.  Tchuess,
aufwiedersehen. Michael, (yodelmeister von Salzburg)