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Subject:Re: off road in a Vanagon Was Tires
From:Jim A
Date:Fri, 4 Aug 2000 19:27:34 -0700

I'd be curious to know the weight of a V'gon vs. a loaf.  My ASI conversion
('77) crosses the scales at 4750 two up, loaded for camping.  Anybody KNOW how
much their V'gon weighs?

BTW, 50-50 weight distribution.  2350:2400.  Close enough. Corners like a
Porsche...  A tall Porsche, but still a Porsche.  Short Story: Followed a 3
series BMW down the twisty road that's my commute.  He flagged me down when we
got to town to ask what I had in it.  Was surprised when I told him, "Stock 2
liter."  Hey, it's my COMMUTE! And it's downhill! He said that he just
couldn't get away.  Said he "was really pushing it."  Made my day!

Jim Arnott
WetWesties
Union, OR

John Andrew wrote:
>
> I would have to say my old 1969 Westy was hands down a better off roader
> than my 1980 Westy.  Higher clearance, better traction, and much better
> gearing.  I think the lighter weight had a bit to do with it too.  Can not
> say yet how the 1984 will be.
>
> John Andrew 1984 Westy