Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 10:02:52 -0800
Reply-To: David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
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From: David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject: Re: Syncro shocks - group purchase?
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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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