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  • Re: Don't push ME around..Van directional stability

    Chris S. · Wed, 5 Sep 2007 15:16:09 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    Worn bushings and tie rods make a big difference in your van's stability. Proper tires and inflation pressures (~55psi+) help too. My '84...

  • The van in snow

    Wayne Hagan · Sun, 6 Jan 2002 23:29:53 -0800 · Mailing-list archive

    ...IMHO all vans suck compared to cars in directional stability. If the van gets into tail spinning on ice, kiss it good bye. I...

  • Re: Don't push ME around..Van directional stability

    Andrew Grebneff · Wed, 5 Sep 2007 23:39:54 +1200 · Mailing-list archive

    >2 Threads come to mind- shocks & tires! > >My 84 Westy is fine for my non racing background in cross winds w/ >better shocks(Bilsteins...

  • Re: Don't push ME around..Van directional stability

    Don Hanson · Tue, 4 Sep 2007 15:02:06 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    ...Don't push ME around..Van directional stability > 2 Threads come to mind- shocks & tires! > > My 84 Westy is fine for my non racing...

  • Don't push ME around..Van directional stability

    Don Hanson · Tue, 4 Sep 2007 12:44:38 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    ...am working on the remaining flaws like poor traction and poor directional stability..relative term "Poor"... I did almost get stuck on a dry...

  • General/Sorta dirt-road worthiness of 2WD

    Barry Muller · Mon, 27 Jun 2005 18:42:55 -0700 · Mailing-list archive

    My understanding of why the Vanagon has something closer to 50/50 weight distribution was VW's response to "alleged" poor Bay directional stability...

  • Re: Don't push ME around..Van directional stability

    Tom Buese · Tue, 4 Sep 2007 15:16:55 -0600 · Mailing-list archive

    ...am > working on the > remaining flaws like poor traction and poor directional > stability..relative > term "Poor"... > I did almost get stuck on a dry...

  • Nokian: Finally, good 15" Tires

    Gary Stearns · Wed, 19 Dec 2001 09:40:00 -0500 · Mailing-list archive

    ...Cool looking directional tread pattern similar to a Formula 1 rain tire. What a difference! Stability, turn-in, high speed cornering, all much improved...

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  • Directional stability

    Result of chassis setup, affecting drive concept, suspension, and cornering stability

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