Date:         Sun, 24 Jan 1999 19:17:54 -0500
Reply-To:     The Bus Depot <ron@NETCARRIER.COM>
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From:         The Bus Depot <ron@NETCARRIER.COM>
Subject:      Re: Syncro air filter
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> Can you tell us the differences between the standard and the syncro air
> filters you sell?
> Are they both paper?
> Do they both fit the syncro?
> Why is there a different filter for the syncro?
> Is the syncro air filter larger? More surface area?
> Or does it filter smaller particles?
> Can you compare the syncro air filter to the K&N?
> Or anything else you think is important to know about these filters



The Syncro filter is larger but does fit into the stock air cleaner on both
2wd and Syncro Vanagons, so you can use it on any '86-up Vanagon.  It has a
larger paper surface area and metal top and bottom, and is capable of
filtering out smaller particles.  Yes, this is the exact same filter that
the Dealer sells for about $80, and which created quite a stir on the List
when Volks-Motorsports was blowing them out for $25 last year.  Much was
written about them at the time, all extremely positive, so you can read the
archives if you'd like more information.  Regarding any comparisons to K&N,
I can't comment since I don't sell K&N and have no experience with their
product.  Perhaps one of our list members has tried both?

Again, the price is $12.95, which is about what the stock German filter goes
for. Quite frankly these are an absolute steal at this price and will sell
out without my having to make any real effort to promote them.  I know I'm
saving a couple for my own Westy. Check out the archives and see for
yourself.  People were going nuts over these things last year at double the
price.

- Ron Salmon
 The Bus Depot
 http://www.busdepot.com