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RainierSyncro Samba Member
Joined: February 26, 2013 Posts: 809 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 9:29 pm Post subject: Budget 2WD to a Syncro conversion for $11.95 |
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Can't afford a Syncro? No $$$ for a 2WD to 4WD conversion? Want put your 2WD in stealth mode at Syncro events? Well then, look no further. Here is the new magnetic 2WD to Syncro conversion kit. Just slap it on in the proper location and become a Syncro member without the outrageous cost and hassle of owning a genuine Syncro.
Truth be told, I've seen this done before, but not with a magnetic backing. Had a few done because I had some other stickers made and it didn't meet their minimum order, so I had these done to get over the minimum. Anyway, if you want one, PM me. |
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MsTaboo Samba Member
Joined: June 02, 2006 Posts: 4097 Location: East Kootenay, British Columbia
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Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 9:58 pm Post subject: Re: Budget 2WD to a Syncro conversion for $11.95 |
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or you could just buy a real Syncro. _________________ Currently:
'90 Syncro Westy 3 knob w/Zetec
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E1 Samba Member
Joined: January 21, 2013 Posts: 6563 Location: Westfalia, Earth
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Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 10:19 pm Post subject: Re: Budget 2WD to a Syncro conversion for $11.95 |
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I find it far more impressive to add a "Carrera" stripe to the rockers. _________________ 84 Westy, 2.1L with Digijet, 5.43 R+P, GT Gears
"Adding power makes you faster on the straights.
Subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere."
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Sodo Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2007 Posts: 9613 Location: Western WA
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Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 10:25 pm Post subject: Re: Budget 2WD to a Syncro conversion for $11.95 |
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That item fits best on aircooled Vanagons. _________________
'90 Westy EJ25, 2Peloquins, 3knobs, pressure-oiled GT mainshaft, filtered, cooled gearbox
'87 Tintop w 47k 53k, '12 SmallCar EJ25, cooled filtered gearbox
....KTMs, GasGas, SPOT mtb |
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E1 Samba Member
Joined: January 21, 2013 Posts: 6563 Location: Westfalia, Earth
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Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 10:45 pm Post subject: Re: Budget 2WD to a Syncro conversion for $11.95 |
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No no, the bodies are the same. _________________ 84 Westy, 2.1L with Digijet, 5.43 R+P, GT Gears
"Adding power makes you faster on the straights.
Subtracting weight makes you faster everywhere."
Colin Chapman |
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0to60in6min Samba Member
Joined: November 27, 2006 Posts: 3416 Location: OR & CA (Oregon/California)
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Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 10:58 pm Post subject: Re: Budget 2WD to a Syncro conversion for $11.95 |
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yeah right...do that and be happy
till you get stuck and need a real syncro
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Multiman mv Samba Member
Joined: January 24, 2017 Posts: 987 Location: Martha's Vineyard, Ma
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Posted: Fri May 19, 2017 11:29 pm Post subject: Re: Budget 2WD to a Syncro conversion for $11.95 |
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I can't stop laughing. That's hilarious. You could tell people you had the "forward tank" added for long trips. |
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unplannedbbq Samba Member
Joined: January 23, 2012 Posts: 228 Location: NC
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Posted: Sat May 20, 2017 5:24 am Post subject: Re: Budget 2WD to a Syncro conversion for $11.95 |
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RainierSyncro wrote: |
Here is the new magnetic 2WD to Syncro conversion kit. |
Coffee-out-the-nose laughing this morning.
Thank you. _________________ '86 x-1wd, now w/ 2wd! Wolfsburg Weekender
"However not an ideal swap unless it was all you had and you needed to escape some distopian 3rd world country." - Mongoswede |
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Jake de Villiers Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2007 Posts: 5911 Location: Tsawwassen, BC
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Sodo Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2007 Posts: 9613 Location: Western WA
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Posted: Sat May 20, 2017 8:01 am Post subject: Re: Budget 2WD to a Syncro conversion for $11.95 |
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E1 wrote: |
No no, the bodies are the same. |
The decal makes it look like a FrankenSyncro (the USA fwd marker light and 2WD gas filler). Then you KNOW the owner is a real Syncro NUT.
Actually.....Real Syncros get stuck more often than 2WD.
Here's a pic.
On the plus side my van's currently theft-proof. But this is a TERRIBLE thing considering it's Westy season NOW. _________________
'90 Westy EJ25, 2Peloquins, 3knobs, pressure-oiled GT mainshaft, filtered, cooled gearbox
'87 Tintop w 47k 53k, '12 SmallCar EJ25, cooled filtered gearbox
....KTMs, GasGas, SPOT mtb
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Zeitgeist 13 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2009 Posts: 12115 Location: Port Manteau
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Posted: Sat May 20, 2017 8:27 am Post subject: Re: Budget 2WD to a Syncro conversion for $11.95 |
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That's a safe and sane way to get the $yncro thing out of my system, without all the drama and heartache of actually having to maintain one. That sticker should be fully endorsed by the American Psychological Association (APA). _________________ Casey--
'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik? |
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RainierSyncro Samba Member
Joined: February 26, 2013 Posts: 809 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Sat May 20, 2017 9:58 am Post subject: Re: Budget 2WD to a Syncro conversion for $11.95 |
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That was quick. I only had 4 made and 3 people already want one. I could have more made, but I have to meet their minimum order requirements which would have to be 5 more. I've also noticed that it sticks well in some spots and slightly less so in other areas. Would paint thickness cause that? Anyway, it was fun to have it made and also fun to create a totally Vanagon-centric insider joke that only people in the know will laugh at while others scratch their head asking why would anybody do that. |
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RainierSyncro Samba Member
Joined: February 26, 2013 Posts: 809 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Sat May 20, 2017 10:02 am Post subject: Re: Budget 2WD to a Syncro conversion for $11.95 |
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Sodo wrote: |
That item fits best on aircooled Vanagons. |
Hmmm... how about a magnetic lower grill sticker for aircooled 80's & 81's? |
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Bills85Westy Samba Member
Joined: August 01, 2009 Posts: 423 Location: Napa CA
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Posted: Sat May 20, 2017 10:19 am Post subject: Re: Budget 2WD to a Syncro conversion for $11.95 |
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Sodo wrote: |
E1 wrote: |
No no, the bodies are the same. |
The decal makes it look like a FrankenSyncro (the USA fwd marker light and 2WD gas filler). Then you KNOW the owner is a real Syncro NUT
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Unless you keep the front filler for an auxiliary fuel tank. Then you have like a crazy range for the REAL Syncro NUTS!
Still gotta move the side markers though! _________________ 89 Tristar Syncro Doka - White
85 Westfalia Syncro (conversion)
SAH 1.8T Conversion - 2005 AWP
Engine Conversion Thread: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=612144&highlight=
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Sodo Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2007 Posts: 9613 Location: Western WA
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Posted: Sat May 20, 2017 10:56 am Post subject: Re: Budget 2WD to a Syncro conversion for $11.95 |
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Need a 'flat panel' magnetic decal for the Syncro guy who gets stuck where a 2wd coulda made it. _________________
'90 Westy EJ25, 2Peloquins, 3knobs, pressure-oiled GT mainshaft, filtered, cooled gearbox
'87 Tintop w 47k 53k, '12 SmallCar EJ25, cooled filtered gearbox
....KTMs, GasGas, SPOT mtb |
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MsTaboo Samba Member
Joined: June 02, 2006 Posts: 4097 Location: East Kootenay, British Columbia
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Posted: Sat May 20, 2017 11:19 am Post subject: Re: Budget 2WD to a Syncro conversion for $11.95 |
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Sodo wrote: |
Need a 'flat panel' magnetic decal for the Syncro guy who gets stuck where a 2wd coulda made it. |
Where would that be?
I really don't get these, or the imitation 4WD (2WD) stickers. If you've got Syncro envy that bad why not just save up and buy a real one?
And if it's some kind of thumb of the nose at Syncro owners, isn't imitation the sincerest form of flattery? _________________ Currently:
'90 Syncro Westy 3 knob w/Zetec
The information age has morphed into the age of disinformation and willful ignorance. Agnotology!
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Zeitgeist 13 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2009 Posts: 12115 Location: Port Manteau
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Posted: Sat May 20, 2017 11:21 am Post subject: Re: Budget 2WD to a Syncro conversion for $11.95 |
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Humor is a tough concept. _________________ Casey--
'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik? |
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Sodo Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2007 Posts: 9613 Location: Western WA
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Posted: Sat May 20, 2017 12:14 pm Post subject: Re: Budget 2WD to a Syncro conversion for $11.95 |
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Harboring a good case of Syncro envy while ribbing snooty Syncro owners is a reasonable, popular, and highly postable position to take. I'd venture to suggest its been a "protected class" within the Vanagon community for many years. And furthermore it may be a more sensible course of action than actually buying one. (Not that I'd ever sell mine. ) _________________
'90 Westy EJ25, 2Peloquins, 3knobs, pressure-oiled GT mainshaft, filtered, cooled gearbox
'87 Tintop w 47k 53k, '12 SmallCar EJ25, cooled filtered gearbox
....KTMs, GasGas, SPOT mtb |
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Mellow Yellow 74 Samba Member
Joined: October 14, 2014 Posts: 1615 Location: Sydney, Australia
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Posted: Sat May 20, 2017 1:58 pm Post subject: Re: Budget 2WD to a Syncro conversion for $11.95 |
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Nice "widow maker" car hoist! _________________ 1962 Karmann Ghia
1974 Deluxe Microbus
1985 Caravelle (Vanagon) |
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ALIKA T3 Samba Member
Joined: July 30, 2009 Posts: 6360 Location: Honolulu,Hawaii and France
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Posted: Sat May 20, 2017 2:02 pm Post subject: Re: Budget 2WD to a Syncro conversion for $11.95 |
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Lol, this is a funny magnet, I love it As long as it doesn't look too real , you know it's a joke.
In France, my old T3 had old Fiat logos and badges on the body to lure the parking meter people, because it is void if there's one mistake on the written ticket. I contested so many, it was awesome, free parking _________________ Silicone Steering Boots and 930 Cv boots for sale in the classifieds.
Syncro transmission upgrade parts in the Classifieds.
Subaru EJ22+UN1 5 speed transmission
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=416343
Syncro http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4...num+gadget |
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