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Date:         Fri, 31 Dec 1999 10:02:52 -0800
Reply-To:     David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject:      Re: Syncro shocks - group purchase?
Comments: To: Brent Christensen <bpchristensen1@home.com>
In-Reply-To:  <NDBBIMMFGLBLCBINBBHOCEHOCFAA.bpchristensen1@home.com>
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This may or may not complicate things, but I am willing to take and distribute the Canadian shipment of these shocks (sans-markup) if there would be a savings on brokerage fees and shipping.

At 10:07 PM 30/12/1999 -0800, Brent Christensen wrote: >Great, David - thanks. Yes, Bjorn's name has come up a couple of times >(haven't had time to check the archives for his e-mail address yet...) :-) > >I'll keep you posted, and be taking a count of how many front sets and rear >sets everyone wants. > >Cheers, > >Brent Christensen >'89 GL Syncro Westy "Klaus" >Santa Barbara, CA > > >-----Original Message----- >From: David Marshall [mailto:vanagon@volkswagen.org] >Sent: Thursday, December 30, 1999 7:46 PM >To: Brent Christensen; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: Syncro shocks - group purchase? > > >Seeing how someone is keeping count, I need a set too - I know Bjorn on >Vancouver Island was thinking of getting some - don't let me put words in >his mouth though! > >At 06:36 PM 30/12/1999 -0800, Brent Christensen wrote: >>Great - that makes 11 of us so far. I will be in touch with ARB after the >>Holidays, and I'll keep you posted. John and I have spoken and he gave me >>all the contact information. >> >>Brent Christensen >>'89 GL Syncro Westy "Klaus" >>Santa Barbara, CA >> >>-----Original Message----- >>From: Ty Graham [mailto:tyg@oz.net] >>Sent: Thursday, December 30, 1999 11:10 AM >>To: Brent Christensen; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>Subject: RE: Syncro shocks - group purchase? >> >> >> >> >>John Seymour on the list has the OMEs on his Syncro Westy. He picked them >>up from the Seattle source, Acme, ARB?. Didn't sound like there was too >>much drama in picking these up. >> >>John, I'm speaking for you. Maybe you want to jump in? >> >>I also would be interested in a set for my doublecab. >> >> >>-----Original Message----- >>From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf >>Of Brent Christensen >>Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 1999 9:35 AM >>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >>Subject: Syncro shocks - group purchase? >> >> >>Since I stare at my lovely new Syncro springs everyday here in my office, I >>also spend a lot of time thinking about when I will get around to >installing >>them. I plan to replace the springs, Boge shocks, and all the various >>bushings that drive me crazy with all their squeaking. I am guessing I >will >>be able to do it in a few months... >> >>In the mean time, I am planning to order the Old Man Emu shocks that have >>received great reviews. Would any Syncro owners be interested in putting >>together a group purchase if the discount warrants it? Has anyone ordered >>the OME shocks here in the states from anyone other than Acme Outfitters? >> >>Also, are there any other suggested upgrades while I have the entire front >>end taken apart? (i.e. polyurethane bushings, etc.) >> >>Regards, >> >>Brent Christensen >>'89 GL Syncro Westy "Klaus" >>Santa Barbara, CA >> >> > >-- David Marshall - - Quesnel, BC, Canada -- >-- 78 VW Rabbit, 80 VW Caddy, 84 VW Westie, 85 VW Cabriolet -- >-- 87 Audi 5000 Quattro, 88 2.0L VW Syncro Double Cab -- >-- David's Volkswagen Home Page http://www.volkswagen.org -- >-- Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning http://www.fastforward.ca -- >-- david@volkswagen.org (pmail) or vanagon@volkswagen.org (list) -- > > >

-- David Marshall - - Quesnel, BC, Canada -- -- 78 VW Rabbit, 80 VW Caddy, 84 VW Westie, 85 VW Cabriolet -- -- 87 Audi 5000 Quattro, 88 2.0L VW Syncro Double Cab -- -- David's Volkswagen Home Page http://www.volkswagen.org -- -- Fast Forward Autobahn Sport Tuning http://www.fastforward.ca -- -- david@volkswagen.org (pmail) or vanagon@volkswagen.org (list) --


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