Date:         Thu, 8 Apr 1999 22:15:14 PDT
Reply-To:     Mike Finkbiner <mike_l_f@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Finkbiner <mike_l_f@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Left Lane Bandits and Carrying Spares
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Volks -

In the discussions about long distance trips over the last couple of
weeks, I have seen a couple of references to driving in the left lane
so people can pass you on the right.  That strikes me as a bad
practice.

I've think that multi-lane highways are easier to deal with if
everyone stays right to drive and only uses the left lane when
overtaking.  Isn't that the standard practice in Germany? (Obligatory
Vanagon Content)

If I'm driving on a rough freeway, there are times when I have moved
into the left lane because it's smoother, but I try to move back to
the right when people come up behind me.  Comments?

Spare Parts On Board

A couple of people have also mentioned carrying spares.  I have
carried a spare alternator belt, oil and sometimes the last
distributor cap I replaced, if it wasn't too bad.  Others have
mentioned water pumps and voltage regulators.

How many people regularly carry spare parts, and if so, which ones and
why?

Thanks!

Mike Finkbiner

'83.5 Westy (Probably Sold!)
'87 Westy (carrying a spare ECU)

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