We now have 17 tentative on the list for the OME Syncro shock group purchase
idea.  I will be contacting ARB (the importer here in the USA) next week to
find out about prices, etc.  If anyone is interested that has not spoken up
yet, please P-mail me so I can include you in my correspondence.  Thanks to
Jon Seymore for his assistance so far in getting the contact information!

Here is the list I have so far:

Brent Christensen
Bj�rn Ratjen [bratjen@direct.ca]
Rob Wilke [wilpho@mcn.net]
Colin Moran [bolliver@IPA.NET]
Kevin, Michelle, & Ivy [kturk@ALASKA.NET]
David Marshall [vanagon@volkswagen.org]
Dick Taylor [hetchins@montana.com]
William Dummitt [williamd@compuserve.com]
Ty Graham [tyg@oz.net]
Joel Cort [joel_cort@YAHOO.COM]
JoErnest@aol.com
Bruce J. Wilbur [bjwilbur@mindspring.com]
Lawrence Johnson [larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA]
Carolsfeld [carlsfld@island.net]
Karl Mullendore [thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM]
Tim king [tking_ms@msn.com]
Davidson [wdavidson@thegrid.net]

Brent Christensen
'89 GL Syncro Westy "Klaus"
Santa Barbara, CA

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of Brent Christensen
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 1999 6:36 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Syncro shocks - group purchase?

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