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More VW syncro publicity photos from Youde4

Last post by HarryMann « 13 Feb 2011, 00:41
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by HarryMann » 08 Feb 2011, 16:46

This first photo features the caravelle in Christoph's press photos here

You can find...

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Last post by HarryMann
13 Feb 2011, 00:41
Horn died

Last post by slobbo « 12 Feb 2011, 23:05
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by slobbo » 12 Feb 2011, 22:45

The horn decided to start singing unprompted the other week. Whipped out the fuse at the time and have gone back to it today. I have had a poke...

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Last post by slobbo
12 Feb 2011, 23:05
Electric Window Fault

Last post by slobbo « 12 Feb 2011, 22:38
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by GoldSyncro » 08 Feb 2011, 20:24

Hi All

My electric windows have decided to stop working. However, if I give relay 24 (171 937 503) a tap they start working again. Can someone...

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Last post by slobbo
12 Feb 2011, 22:38
Guide for taking off front driveshaft

Last post by axeman « 12 Feb 2011, 20:41
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by lloydy » 12 Feb 2011, 20:27

Is there a how-to on the forum anywhere, or can someone tell me what i have to remove?
They look a bit more tricky than the rears. I want to remove...

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Last post by axeman
12 Feb 2011, 20:41
4x4 Idiots

Last post by silverbullet « 12 Feb 2011, 19:35
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by windysurfer » 11 Feb 2011, 17:50

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Last post by silverbullet
12 Feb 2011, 19:35
Rear spring spacers with pig-tail groove

Last post by taigagreen « 12 Feb 2011, 15:31
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by silverbullet » 10 Feb 2011, 18:14
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Had a little play around with a syncro spring (that still had one pigtail) and helical machining cycle:

It's only a scrap nylon blank, but for a...
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Last post by taigagreen
12 Feb 2011, 15:31
Advice on engine gearbox upgrade for a 16"

Last post by bigblue16 « 12 Feb 2011, 13:33
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by bigblue16 » 25 Jan 2011, 07:44
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I have a 16 Reimo hi-top camper with a 1.6TD diesel. The gearbox is needing a repair with third going out and second getting a bit snikky and my wife...
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Last post by bigblue16
12 Feb 2011, 13:33
rebending engine protection bars what angle ?

Last post by jebiga41 « 11 Feb 2011, 17:48
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by jebiga41 » 11 Feb 2011, 05:45

Due to playing with the big boys with the syncro and banging it off a few rocks underneath I think I may have bent the engine protection bars up a...

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Last post by jebiga41
11 Feb 2011, 17:48
anyone using 30mm spring spacers?

Last post by toomanytoys « 11 Feb 2011, 07:52
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by lloydy » 10 Feb 2011, 18:48
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I've got a set of fronts, and i am getting a set of rears. Ive been in contact with henning, who recommend longer shocks and HD CV joints. Now whilst...
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Last post by toomanytoys
11 Feb 2011, 07:52
Vento diesel starter apologies

Last post by jebiga41 « 10 Feb 2011, 11:03
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by jebiga41 » 10 Feb 2011, 00:53

Contrary to rumour started by me a bento starter is not the same as a symcro diesel starter seems I had a spare Syncro one which I mistook for the...

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Last post by jebiga41
10 Feb 2011, 11:03
Starter/difflock syncro specific tech question

Last post by silverbullet « 10 Feb 2011, 09:11
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by silverbullet » 08 Feb 2011, 10:26

Here's a question...Aidan identified the starter fitted to the '85 DG as a later long 950W starter, not the very early short type which it would have...

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Last post by silverbullet
10 Feb 2011, 09:11
My first greenlane

Last post by syncropaddy « 08 Feb 2011, 22:34
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by lloydy » 07 Feb 2011, 14:43
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Can see it getting quite addictive
All with road tyres on, van was great made it all seem effortless
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Last post by syncropaddy
08 Feb 2011, 22:34
Doctors have finally found out what's wrong with me

Last post by silverbullet « 08 Feb 2011, 20:20
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by silverbullet » 05 Feb 2011, 22:19

I've been struggling with some peculiar symptoms the last 6 months or so. Now the psychologist has at last come to a diagnosis: they call it...

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Last post by silverbullet
08 Feb 2011, 20:20
Tyre Pressures

Last post by twiggy « 08 Feb 2011, 19:03
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by twiggy » 08 Feb 2011, 18:12

I have just fitted some BFG All Terrains 215-75-15..

I guess there are a few on here using these sizes, so was looking for a rough guide on Tyre...

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Last post by twiggy
08 Feb 2011, 19:03
In the middle of fuel tank extraction...

Last post by ninja.turtle007 « 08 Feb 2011, 10:12
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by silverbullet » 30 Jan 2011, 12:48
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Not going too badly considering the state of it all (corroded to bu66ery) but...what's the order of service for getting the syncro caravelle filler...
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Last post by ninja.turtle007
08 Feb 2011, 10:12
Earliest syncro - have we done this?

Last post by silverbullet « 08 Feb 2011, 09:30
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by silverbullet » 31 Dec 2010, 17:29
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I did a search and couldn't find a thread so I'll wade in with our 1.9 Caravelle GG 048567 which has a date am GRAZ of 13.2.1986 on the blue Freigabe...
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Last post by silverbullet
08 Feb 2011, 09:30
Syncro bay westy

Last post by Boltze « 08 Feb 2011, 02:46
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by Syncrobaz » 05 Feb 2011, 12:48

Good article in march's Volksworld camper&bus.One of only 5 prototypes ever built !! didn't know any still existed.How would you like that parked on...

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Last post by Boltze
08 Feb 2011, 02:46
Banging and knocking at the front?

Last post by torchy « 07 Feb 2011, 19:59
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by torchy » 26 Dec 2010, 10:20

I started hearing some knocking from the front and assumed it was a CV joint or something. That was about a month ago and hav'nt driven it because...

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Last post by torchy
07 Feb 2011, 19:59
Black Door cards.

Last post by KarlT « 07 Feb 2011, 16:50

by KarlT » 07 Feb 2011, 16:50

To anyone here doing up a old/shabby syncro.
Need front door cards?

Not perfect (couple nicks & holes) but good if you haven't got any. From memory...

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Last post by KarlT
07 Feb 2011, 16:50
Contacting Busman

Last post by TonyH « 06 Feb 2011, 21:50
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by TonyH » 04 Feb 2011, 20:38

Anyone got any tips for contacting Mike at Busman? I'm interested in buying one of the vans he has on his website, but so far have had no reponse to...

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Last post by TonyH
06 Feb 2011, 21:50
Speedo drive?

Last post by ninja.turtle007 « 05 Feb 2011, 23:06
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by ELVIS » 29 Sep 2010, 21:29

My end has gone south

Can you just buy the very end bit or do i have to spend yonks on the whole shooting match ? I understand all suffixes B-J...

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Last post by ninja.turtle007
05 Feb 2011, 23:06
You should all be ashamed of yourself wink wink...

Last post by silverbullet « 05 Feb 2011, 22:24
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by bikermike87 » 03 Feb 2011, 15:05
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Ok folks,

Please take time to read my last post and in particular, your useless attempts to talk me out of buying a syncro....
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Last post by silverbullet
05 Feb 2011, 22:24
Small Car Subaru Sump Import

Last post by skysurfin09 « 05 Feb 2011, 11:55
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by rollercoaster » 04 Feb 2011, 14:14

Been waiting for the arrival of this extortionately expensive item anxiously..
Although the tracking suggested that delivery had been attempted I had...

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Last post by skysurfin09
05 Feb 2011, 11:55
speedo's

Last post by jebiga41 « 05 Feb 2011, 01:30
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by jebiga41 » 04 Feb 2011, 21:19

Are 2wd and syncro speedo's the same, seem to remeber they are not am I right ?

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Last post by jebiga41
05 Feb 2011, 01:30
Two Syncro Pickups...what are they worth??

Last post by jebiga41 « 05 Feb 2011, 01:03
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by LLOYDIE » 04 Feb 2011, 13:50

Hi all,
A friend of mine has two single cab Syncro Pickups that have been parked up for a few years ready to be restored or broken....you know the...

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Last post by jebiga41
05 Feb 2011, 01:03
Love this ...

Last post by jebiga41 « 04 Feb 2011, 21:19
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by syncropaddy » 03 Feb 2011, 20:40

... re=related

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Last post by jebiga41
04 Feb 2011, 21:19
How to change a VC in under 7 minutes.

Last post by Aidan « 04 Feb 2011, 07:26
Replies: 13
by jed the spread » 30 Jan 2011, 22:24

Now no being nasty kids

It might be right it might be wrong, but it works for me

jed

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Last post by Aidan
04 Feb 2011, 07:26
Underseal?

Last post by Simon Baxter « 03 Feb 2011, 13:38
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by Rogue Trooper » 15 Sep 2010, 22:05
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It looks like plastic padding and it smells like plastic padding!

But is it really what in my wheel arches? I noticed its on some other Syncros, but...
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Last post by Simon Baxter
03 Feb 2011, 13:38
Shock extenders

Last post by ericos_bob « 02 Feb 2011, 02:30
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by jebiga41 » 30 Jan 2011, 01:11
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At the risk of another controversial post, has anyone considered using skock extenders like these?
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Last post by ericos_bob
02 Feb 2011, 02:30
aux fuel tank

Last post by syncropaddy « 01 Feb 2011, 23:35
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by axeman » 01 Feb 2011, 21:37

very neat install of a 70l aux tank in a doka. scroll down the page a bit.

... &start=280

neil

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Last post by syncropaddy
01 Feb 2011, 23:35
Syncro prop shafts.

Last post by toomanytoys « 01 Feb 2011, 22:23
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by Simon Baxter » 01 Feb 2011, 12:51

okay.
We now have, to be sold on an exchange basis T3 syncro prop shafts.
They feature.

New UJ's with modified yolks so that they will accept a...

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Last post by toomanytoys
01 Feb 2011, 22:23
vanagon song

Last post by PC52 « 01 Feb 2011, 21:42
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by Dai » 01 Feb 2011, 18:11

dont know if you lot have seen this before,
as it says...explicit lyrics
I spotted syncrostan and theres a few vans i recognised at the lonley tree

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Last post by PC52
01 Feb 2011, 21:42
Stubborn rear wheel hub (16")

Last post by syncropaddy « 31 Jan 2011, 22:40
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by Yozza » 31 Jan 2011, 22:36

Ay up,
I'm currently stripping down the rear sus. and drive but the offside wheel hub won't budge off the axle shaft (the near side slid off with...

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Last post by syncropaddy
31 Jan 2011, 22:40
I'm a very happy boy...

Last post by syncropaddy « 31 Jan 2011, 21:55
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by ninja.turtle007 » 30 Jan 2011, 21:40

Just got home after leaving the house at 8am this morning to collect this.

I'm very happy with my new purchase.

Jed, thanks again for putting me...

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Last post by syncropaddy
31 Jan 2011, 21:55
Alternative spare wheel carrier for 15" wheels

Last post by syncropaddy « 31 Jan 2011, 12:27
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by jebiga41 » 31 Jan 2011, 02:29

about half way down the thread he can just fit a BFG A/T KO 215R75X15 in there

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Last post by syncropaddy
31 Jan 2011, 12:27
Tirfor winches in auction

Last post by Aidan « 31 Jan 2011, 09:28
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by syncro up » 24 Jan 2011, 15:34
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Thought these might be of interest to someone, kinda fancy one myself.
FAR more versatile than having a winch bolted to the front of your motor......
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Last post by Aidan
31 Jan 2011, 09:28
I want one of these .....

Last post by jebiga41 « 31 Jan 2011, 02:19
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by syncropaddy » 30 Jan 2011, 18:57

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Last post by jebiga41
31 Jan 2011, 02:19
4 years and going strong..

Last post by Mercdoctor « 30 Jan 2011, 21:39
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by andisnewsyncro » 26 Jan 2011, 19:23

4 years ago today I saw my Syncro in the flesh for the first time and paid for it there and then! Since then it's been a great van and relatively...

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Last post by Mercdoctor
30 Jan 2011, 21:39
Woo, yeah.

Last post by v-lux « 30 Jan 2011, 14:38
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by Simon Baxter » 19 Jan 2011, 22:22
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Clicky

Step closer!
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Last post by v-lux
30 Jan 2011, 14:38
Fuel tank removal

Last post by Chilla « 29 Jan 2011, 23:46
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by Rogue Trooper » 27 Jan 2011, 22:02

How easy is it to remove? And what needs taking off to do it?

Im tempted as its off the road

Thanks

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Last post by Chilla
29 Jan 2011, 23:46
nice wheels...

Last post by silverbullet « 28 Jan 2011, 09:36
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by stephen t25 » 25 Jan 2011, 21:34

Hi all, love these... but to rich for me !

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Last post by silverbullet
28 Jan 2011, 09:36
German E bay

Last post by syncropaddy « 27 Jan 2011, 23:07
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by syncropaddy » 27 Jan 2011, 22:22

Just been floating about on ebay.de and there is lots of lovely stuff there for sale at the moment.

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Last post by syncropaddy
27 Jan 2011, 23:07
LT mtdi pump 1z

Last post by ..lee.. « 26 Jan 2011, 23:00
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by xriss » 25 Jan 2011, 21:03

hi all anybody using this pump on there 1z? its from the 2.8 lt ...takes a little setting up i hear
as in backing down the star wheel under the...

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Last post by ..lee..
26 Jan 2011, 23:00
Jack ( and on to rims )

Last post by toomanytoys « 26 Jan 2011, 18:01
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by rollercoaster » 22 Jan 2011, 15:09
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As I have got back to running my van daily again now and have just bought a tyre on ebay that could do as a spare (just need that W126 15 Merc wheel...
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Last post by toomanytoys
26 Jan 2011, 18:01
jackall hi lift jack 8000

Last post by John Potter « 26 Jan 2011, 17:35
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by lloydy » 24 Jan 2011, 12:19
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is this a good make?
I can get one for £100 inc the correct adapter, is it a good price?
Thanks, lloyd
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Last post by John Potter
26 Jan 2011, 17:35
Diesel £1.35/litre; now its getting serious ..........

Last post by ThorAlex « 26 Jan 2011, 12:06
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by Bwana John » 13 Jan 2011, 14:22
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Having just fuelled up at £1.35 a litre for Diesel I think it`s time to think about fuel economy.The Syncro is already lugging around a lot of extra...
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Last post by ThorAlex
26 Jan 2011, 12:06
Rear hub nuts - beware !!!

Last post by Yozza « 25 Jan 2011, 23:20
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by Yozza » 23 Jan 2011, 21:41

My power bar bent when I used some additional leverage so a quick hole in a 1.6m long scaffolding pipe and a 3/4 drive welded in showed that stubborn...

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Last post by Yozza
25 Jan 2011, 23:20
Tight viscous coupling

Last post by HarryMann « 25 Jan 2011, 22:21
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Hello all,
I have just tested my VC and it is a little tight as in it won't tick over as it just stalls the engine out!
Which is better - to fit a...
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Last post by HarryMann
25 Jan 2011, 22:21
tyres

Last post by MoonlightCustoms « 25 Jan 2011, 19:34
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by MoonlightCustoms » 24 Jan 2011, 21:37

Ive got mine on and i liked this picture

I also got time to cut a set of 12mm lift shims for the back on sun. thats now got him sat level at last

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Last post by MoonlightCustoms
25 Jan 2011, 19:34
Tyre/Tread/VC Educated (Einstein) guesses please.

Last post by syncropaddy « 25 Jan 2011, 18:10
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by KarlT » 25 Jan 2011, 09:07

It occurs to me that say you have tyres tread depths that are 2/3mm different from one another, if you were to increase the pressure in the worn tyre...

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25 Jan 2011, 18:10

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