1970 Single Cab 2015- ,1979 Sage Green 2014-2015, 1978 Dakota Beige Westy 2012-2015, 1978 Neptune Blue Riviera 2012-2017 , 1970 Neptune Blue Bus 2010-2012, 1970 Deluxe Savannah Beige 2010-2012, 1985 Iltis 2010-2022 , 1962 Single Cab 2010-2013, 1975 Brasilia? Bay/Split Kombi from Brazil 2008-2011, 1985 DoKa 1999-2009, 1971 Bus 1999-2000, 1968 Double Cab 1991-1998, 1965 Ghia 1987-1991, 1970 Westfalia-bought by Mum and Dad in 1970, sold by me in 1993 why-oh-why :_(
Fun! I love the feel of a bus when the ass end kicks out
1977 Euro/French bus 1978 Riviera 1979 Westfalia pop top 1978 Westy pop top 1977 Westy tin top 1973 Westy tin top 1972 Westy tin top x2 1969 Dorper Bus x2 1971 Type III Fastback 1969 Type III Fastback 1973 Super Beetle 1972 Super Beetle 1981 Cabriolet Rabbit 1980 Fox
Awesome! It really shows how well the buses handle in the snow. We used to take ours to Mt. Washington in the '80s and it would drive over a freshly snowed road no problem. Here's another clip from Youtube as well:
Cool, thanks for posting that Tom! I wonder what kind of suspension changes have been done? One might suppose that for racing like this mild lowering and a beefed up or added stabilizer bars might be in order. I figure the driver knows his vehicle enough to allow for the bars as he seems to be pushing the limits somewhat, plus I doubt he is concerned about tire wear!
I used to drive my Westy and Double Cab in the snow. They went thru it great. The most fun I had was when I missed the shortcut turn-off at Keremeos, in heavy snow and decided to right the mistake by pulling into a uncleared fruit stand parking lot. I got more than I bargained for with about 2 feet of snow, plus the ridge the snowplow left at the highway's edge. Luckily it was "light" snow and I was able to carry speed thru the turn and burst back out onto the highway as there was no traffic. Pedal to the metal…just as I like it
Visiting my parents in Oliver back in the late 80's to mid 90's. Remember the snow dumps in '96? I drove home in the middle of them.
My Vanagon DoKa however was another story in the snow. It was awful! Admittedly, the snow around here is darn slippery, but even my good, but non-studded, tires couldn't keep my ass end almost passing me on a few occasions on the dirt roads near home in Yellow Point. Not fun as it just felt out of control, and not in the rally sense.
1970 Single Cab 2015- ,1979 Sage Green 2014-2015, 1978 Dakota Beige Westy 2012-2015, 1978 Neptune Blue Riviera 2012-2017 , 1970 Neptune Blue Bus 2010-2012, 1970 Deluxe Savannah Beige 2010-2012, 1985 Iltis 2010-2022 , 1962 Single Cab 2010-2013, 1975 Brasilia? Bay/Split Kombi from Brazil 2008-2011, 1985 DoKa 1999-2009, 1971 Bus 1999-2000, 1968 Double Cab 1991-1998, 1965 Ghia 1987-1991, 1970 Westfalia-bought by Mum and Dad in 1970, sold by me in 1993 why-oh-why :_(
Great stories Don, I wish I had some pics of our winter van adventures. Who knows maybe some will turn up. We would have 5 people in the '73 Westfalia, given how cold it was I think the stock Eberspacher heater must have been working. This is one from the Samba that looks like the one I have. It was apparently working when I got the bus back, but since it hadn't been run in years I disconnected it and am waiting to have it cleaned up, maybe at Eliice by Neil hopefully.
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