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dredward
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In a word, WOW!!!!! 
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2doorsdown
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| Is that an SA steering wheel? |
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jsmitch11
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targis58
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What s that shade behind the sink instead of curtain?
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Beetsport 
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mikedelgado
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| bosruten wrote: |
I started a flip down thing sometime back http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=480170&highlight=flip+monitor
Does your monitor flip back torwards the headliner or the other way like mine?
I like it folding up on the poptop side but I need a plastic sleeve in case the skylight leaks.
I need to get at the blower motor/core soon and I think of fixing my cracked dash by adding the double din and recovering like yours. Sooo nice! |
No the monitor flips back up against the headliner.
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jkidd152
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Are there transmission mods or axle upgrades on this beast?
By the way, thanks for sharing! I love the dash, seats, door panels, curtains, blah blah it is all amazing.
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JPrato
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| danfromsyr wrote: | while I generalyl agree that the reason for a vanagon camper is to get away from it all. there are certain valid times/travel that have put me int he market for a 22~26" LED TV for the camper.
this past fall we took a Foliage trip into New Hampshire & Vermont and with the chilly/rainy/frosty nights with Dark @ 6~7pm it really makes for a long night when you head to bed at 8pm because it's too crappy out for a campfire. where a nice movie or such would at least push bedtime to ~10pm..
I mean I can do an 8-9pm bedtime on occasion, but not for a few days straight.. ..
my Kitchen is in need of a 22~26" LED TV anyways, so it'll be there unless a trip warrents it, the swingarm mount stows nicely behind the curtain by the window when not in use.. |
We set the laptop with DVD player on the front seat armrest (both seats facing forward), then run a line from the headset port on the laptop to the stereo, Use either direct line to aux port or a cassette adapter for older ones. You get great sound and the 15" screen is acceptable without having to bring along a separate TV/screen. Just remember to increase the time/turn off the screen saver or your will have to keep jumping out of your seat to get the picture back!
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mikedelgado
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| Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2012 12:38 am Post subject: Re: Stephan's Dream Syncro on display in Auto Show |
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| canasync wrote: | | mikedelgado wrote: |
That is a 32" monitor and speakers outside the sliding door for campground movies. Inside there is a 19" LED monitor mounted to the roof. |
Oh Yay, just the kind of guy I want parked next to me when I go camping to get away from it all. 
But on a positive note, I am a fan of many of Stephans mods 
Love the interior finishing, Well Done! |
I would say anywhere I go "camping" if someone can pull up next to me I am not truly camping. Of course all the syncro events / gatherings are different but even those are not the "camping" I like to do. Those are fun get togethers with friends and we happen to be sleeping in our vanagons.
I understand what you are saying about someone pulling up next to you and how that could be annoying. Someone puling up next to you should be your first indicator that you are not camping nor "getting away from it all" I do not want anyone pulling up next to me(other than friends on the expedition with me). If someone can pull up next to you that is more like staying at a truck stop than camping. I guess everyone has different definitions of "camping".
That being said if I was pseudo camping and someone pulled up next to me I would be more than a willing participant to watch a movie with them depending on what is showing, more importantly I would love to see all the intricacies of Stephan's artwork. |
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PDX_Guy
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Very sweet Syncro. Any details on the dash mod?  I like the double dim deck mod.
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vanagonjr
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| Posted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 4:23 am Post subject: Re: Stephan's Dream Syncro on display in Auto Show |
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| mikedelgado wrote: | I would say anywhere I go "camping" if someone can pull up next to me I am not truly camping. Of course all the syncro events / gatherings are different but even those are not the "camping" I like to do. Those are fun get togethers with friends and we happen to be sleeping in our vanagons.
I understand what you are saying about someone pulling up next to you and how that could be annoying. Someone puling up next to you should be your first indicator that you are not camping nor "getting away from it all" I do not want anyone pulling up next to me(other than friends on the expedition with me). If someone can pull up next to you that is more like staying at a truck stop than camping. I guess everyone has different definitions of "camping".
That being said if I was pseudo camping and someone pulled up next to me I would be more than a willing participant to watch a movie with them depending on what is showing, more importantly I would love to see all the intricacies of Stephan's artwork. |
Not trying to start an argument - honest , but realize there are plenty who would say exactly what you are saying if you can reach your "campsite" in a vehicle as opposed to back-packing.
I couldn't believe the first time I camped out of a car, as opposed to my back - now I have a Westfalia which some friends call an RV. Sigh, but they are basically right.
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noganav
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| Beautiful van, just curious what rims/tires you've got on it? Thanks! |
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r.e.wing_fc3s
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and i thought doing a coolant flange seal on a 1.8t a4/passat was fun.
did you cut the firewall at the back of the engine around the cyl head?
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DBrando
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i mean who doesnt like watching a movie with the family camping/hanging!! It's just American.
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Beetsport
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| r.e.wing_fc3s wrote: | and i thought doing a coolant flange seal on a 1.8t a4/passat was fun.
did you cut the firewall at the back of the engine around the cyl head? |
The 1.8T (AWP) engine code we use is nothing like the Passat 1.8T. Cooling, Crankcase Breather, Intake are all completely different. There is a coolant flange at the rear of the cylinder head (upgraded...) but does not have all those silly metal hoses connected to it.
| Quote: | | Beautiful van, just curious what rims/tires you've got on it? Thanks! |
GoWesty 16" wheels with BFGoodrich AT tires.
| Quote: | | Very sweet Syncro. Any details on the dash mod? Laughing I like the double dim deck mod. |
The dash is really sweet!! We are working with a local vender to provide this mod to more Volks very soon. I will have more information soon.
| Quote: | | Are there transmission mods or axle upgrades on this beast? |
930 Axles and real German joints. Special prayer for the tranny. lol.. Just lubrication plates and a case mods.
Thank you ALL for the comments !! Soon the Dream Syncro will be completed and delivered to it's proud lucky owner
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noganav
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I see the GoWesty center caps, but as far as I know, they don't sell 5 spoke 16' rims.  |
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mikedelgado
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| Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 9:33 pm Post subject: The Dream Syncro Wheels |
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| noganav wrote: | | I see the GoWesty center caps, but as far as I know, they don't sell 5 spoke 16' rims. |
Here are some photos up close shots to the wheels;
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syncrodoka
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| Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 10:07 pm Post subject: |
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GW used to sell that style. They are mercedes replicas
Lucas has them on his van also
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Zeitgeist 13
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| noganav wrote: | | I see the GoWesty center caps, but as far as I know, they don't sell 5 spoke 16' rims. |
The MB originals were fairly common on the '96 - '99 W210 models. 16x7 ET41. They have a nice polished lip, and can typically be found for very little $ on craigslist
[edit]fixed the incorrect offset
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| Thanks for the extra info, much appreciated! |
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