4x4 Improvements

1
Bob,
in regards to off road improvement, like slipery tracks or beach driving.
Harry
2
Scott,
Is a diff lock the simpler and less costly way, than larger rims and tyres. How effective is a rear diff lock? Any idea about costs of both options?
Harry
3
Harry,
 
I have yet to use mine in a 4wd situation since fitting the rear diff-lock - actually I haven't really been 4wding since my eldest daughter was born and she is now 6.
 
Before that I had raised suspension and larger wheels/ tyres fitted which managed to get all round a drought stricken Moreton Island and a few Barrington Tops / Watagan Mountains expeditions with no issues.
 
Our syncros have very good traction even without a diff-lock and seeing that diff-locks are hard to get and very expensive I didn't do mine until the standard gearbox broke.
 
I don't really like front lockers as they take away the ability to steer hence I will never have one of those on my syncro.
 
Hence I would go with say interior light first (Hartmuts recommendation) then some nice big all terrain tyres on 15 inch rims. Mine are 235 x 75 x 15 but my suspension is raised and these fit. On a standard syncro (14 inch) I understand that 215 x 75 x 15 are the maximum size.
 
The you can go and play in the sand.
 
Cheers,
 
Scott
 
 
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 9:11 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 4x4 Improvements

 

Scott,
Is a diff lock the simpler and less costly way, than larger rims and tyres. How effective is a rear diff lock? Any idea about costs of both options?
Harry

4
Scott,
I was wondering, if I had 15inch rims ,whether I had to change anything?
At the moment I have Hankock Light truck tyres, with standard road profile.
Harry

From: Mr Scott Pitcher <spbconsulting@bigpond.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, 2 December, 2009 9:43:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 4x4 Improvements

 

Harry,
 
I have yet to use mine in a 4wd situation since fitting the rear diff-lock - actually I haven't really been 4wding since my eldest daughter was born and she is now 6.
 
Before that I had raised suspension and larger wheels/ tyres fitted which managed to get all round a drought stricken Moreton Island and a few Barrington Tops / Watagan Mountains expeditions with no issues.
 
Our syncros have very good traction even without a diff-lock and seeing that diff-locks are hard to get and very expensive I didn't do mine until the standard gearbox broke.
 
I don't really like front lockers as they take away the ability to steer hence I will never have one of those on my syncro.
 
Hence I would go with say interior light first (Hartmuts recommendation) then some nice big all terrain tyres on 15 inch rims. Mine are 235 x 75 x 15 but my suspension is raised and these fit. On a standard syncro (14 inch) I understand that 215 x 75 x 15 are the maximum size.
 
The you can go and play in the sand.
 
Cheers,
 
Scott
 
 
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 9:11 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 4x4 Improvements

 

Scott,
Is a diff lock the simpler and less costly way, than larger rims and tyres. How effective is a rear diff lock? Any idea about costs of both options?
Harry


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Harry
 
Your 15 inch wheels would need the correct off-set - I understand some Mercedes steels wheel do this yet the model of car escapes me at the moment - Ben has done this recently and he would know the details much better. However 15inch wheels with 215 x 75 x 15 tyres will clear everything no problem and look a heap better than the standard wheel package.
 
My previous tyres were Hankooks and they did me for about 70K kms. They even held together after staking one on Moreton Island and driving around for a couple of harsh days like that getting thrashed around.
 
I am impressed with the BFG's though - very quiet for their size and nuggetty tread.
 
They would look great on your fridge too.
 
Cheers,
 
Scott
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 10:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 4x4 Improvements

 

Scott,
I was wondering, if I had 15inch rims ,whether I had to change anything?
At the moment I have Hankock Light truck tyres, with standard road profile.
Harry

From: Mr Scott Pitcher <spbconsulting@ bigpond.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Sent: Wed, 2 December, 2009 9:43:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 4x4 Improvements

 

Harry,
 
I have yet to use mine in a 4wd situation since fitting the rear diff-lock - actually I haven't really been 4wding since my eldest daughter was born and she is now 6.
 
Before that I had raised suspension and larger wheels/ tyres fitted which managed to get all round a drought stricken Moreton Island and a few Barrington Tops / Watagan Mountains expeditions with no issues.
 
Our syncros have very good traction even without a diff-lock and seeing that diff-locks are hard to get and very expensive I didn't do mine until the standard gearbox broke.
 
I don't really like front lockers as they take away the ability to steer hence I will never have one of those on my syncro.
 
Hence I would go with say interior light first (Hartmuts recommendation) then some nice big all terrain tyres on 15 inch rims. Mine are 235 x 75 x 15 but my suspension is raised and these fit. On a standard syncro (14 inch) I understand that 215 x 75 x 15 are the maximum size.
 
The you can go and play in the sand.
 
Cheers,
 
Scott
 
 
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 9:11 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 4x4 Improvements

 

Scott,
Is a diff lock the simpler and less costly way, than larger rims and tyres. How effective is a rear diff lock? Any idea about costs of both options?
Harry


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Harry,
If you are thinking of optioning up your present stock syncro for offroad use at minimal cost to you, I reckon the cheapest way by far is to buy a syncro already optioned up. Sell the syncro you have as is and wait till one comes along. You just need to be patient, like most of us have had to do when looking for a syncro. Mine only took 4 months, monitoring every single day, I was expecting it would take a year. Expect to travel interstate to get what you want and move pretty damn quick doing it.
 
Things to look for for offroad usage are larger wheels and tyres (15" max), optional taller springs and OME shocks all round to suit the taller springs, a locking rear diff, an optional locking front diff, a VC that WORKS or else a solid shaft AND decoupler. The solid shaft offers the best 4WD performance for sand and mud, so long as you understand that for hard surfaces, only use 2WD to avoid drivetrain damage. Guestimate would be $15-$20k for all that for supply and fitting by a selected competent installer.
 
Cheers.
 
Ken
 
 
 

 
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: harryschrepfer@yahoo.com.au
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 2009 10:11:19 +0000
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 4x4 Improvements

 
Scott,
Is a diff lock the simpler and less costly way, than larger rims and tyres. How effective is a rear diff lock? Any idea about costs of both options?
Harry



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Harry, scroll back through the posts, last week I did one listing the exact part numbers for Merc rims in 15 inch.

Gary Cookson
[2 0 / 2 1 Design]
28 Gwynne St
Richmond
Vic 3121
gary@twentytwentyone.net
www.twentytwentyone.net
Tel 3 9429 1868
Fax 3 9421 1110
Mob 0417 352782

On 02/12/2009, at 10:23 PM, Mr Scott Pitcher wrote:

 



Harry
 
Your 15 inch wheels would need the correct off-set - I understand some Mercedes steels wheel do this yet the model of car escapes me at the moment - Ben has done this recently and he would know the details much better. However 15inch wheels with 215 x 75 x 15 tyres will clear everything no problem and look a heap better than the standard wheel package.
 
My previous tyres were Hankooks and they did me for about 70K kms. They even held together after staking one on Moreton Island and driving around for a couple of harsh days like that getting thrashed around.
 
I am impressed with the BFG's though - very quiet for their size and nuggetty tread.
 
They would look great on your fridge too.
 
Cheers,
 
Scott
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 10:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 4x4 Improvements

 

Scott,
I was wondering, if I had 15inch rims ,whether I had to change anything?
At the moment I have Hankock Light truck tyres, with standard road profile.
Harry

From: Mr Scott Pitcher <spbconsulting@ bigpond.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Sent: Wed, 2 December, 2009 9:43:42 PM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 4x4 Improvements

 

Harry,
 
I have yet to use mine in a 4wd situation since fitting the rear diff-lock - actually I haven't really been 4wding since my eldest daughter was born and she is now 6.
 
Before that I had raised suspension and larger wheels/ tyres fitted which managed to get all round a drought stricken Moreton Island and a few Barrington Tops / Watagan Mountains expeditions with no issues.
 
Our syncros have very good traction even without a diff-lock and seeing that diff-locks are hard to get and very expensive I didn't do mine until the standard gearbox broke.
 
I don't really like front lockers as they take away the ability to steer hence I will never have one of those on my syncro.
 
Hence I would go with say interior light first (Hartmuts recommendation) then some nice big all terrain tyres on 15 inch rims. Mine are 235 x 75 x 15 but my suspension is raised and these fit. On a standard syncro (14 inch) I understand that 215 x 75 x 15 are the maximum size.
 
The you can go and play in the sand.
 
Cheers,
 
Scott
 
 
 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 9:11 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 4x4 Improvements

 

Scott,
Is a diff lock the simpler and less costly way, than larger rims and tyres. How effective is a rear diff lock? Any idea about costs of both options?
Harry


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8
I believe that an off set greater than et 32 will cause no dramas.A rolling diameter of 686mm will be the max you would to go with a WBX.Standard rolling diameter is 661mm,481 rev/km.Dont go under 465 revs per km.You will never get there in time!I will post the part number of my Audi 16x7 wheels next time Im under it.I think they are of an A4-A6???I dont run any spacers.Dont just buy any wheel/tyre combination.Let us all know before you buy.

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Mr Scott Pitcher" <spbconsulting@...> wrote:
>
> Harry
>
> Your 15 inch wheels would need the correct off-set - I understand some Mercedes steels wheel do this yet the model of car escapes me at the moment - Ben has done this recently and he would know the details much better. However 15inch wheels with 215 x 75 x 15 tyres will clear everything no problem and look a heap better than the standard wheel package.
>
> My previous tyres were Hankooks and they did me for about 70K kms. They even held together after staking one on Moreton Island and driving around for a couple of harsh days like that getting thrashed around.
>
> I am impressed with the BFG's though - very quiet for their size and nuggetty tread.
>
> They would look great on your fridge too.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Scott
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Harry Schrepfer
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 10:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 4x4 Improvements
>
>
>
>
> Scott,
> I was wondering, if I had 15inch rims ,whether I had to change anything?
> At the moment I have Hankock Light truck tyres, with standard road profile.
> Harry
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> From: Mr Scott Pitcher <spbconsulting@...>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wed, 2 December, 2009 9:43:42 PM
> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 4x4 Improvements
>
>
>
> Harry,
>
> I have yet to use mine in a 4wd situation since fitting the rear diff-lock - actually I haven't really been 4wding since my eldest daughter was born and she is now 6.
>
> Before that I had raised suspension and larger wheels/ tyres fitted which managed to get all round a drought stricken Moreton Island and a few Barrington Tops / Watagan Mountains expeditions with no issues.
>
> Our syncros have very good traction even without a diff-lock and seeing that diff-locks are hard to get and very expensive I didn't do mine until the standard gearbox broke.
>
> I don't really like front lockers as they take away the ability to steer hence I will never have one of those on my syncro.
>
> Hence I would go with say interior light first (Hartmuts recommendation) then some nice big all terrain tyres on 15 inch rims. Mine are 235 x 75 x 15 but my suspension is raised and these fit. On a standard syncro (14 inch) I understand that 215 x 75 x 15 are the maximum size.
>
> The you can go and play in the sand.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Scott
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: harryschrepfer
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 9:11 PM
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 4x4 Improvements
>
>
>
> Scott,
> Is a diff lock the simpler and less costly way, than larger rims and tyres. How effective is a rear diff lock? Any idea about costs of both options?
> Harry
>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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>
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While I was trying to buy tyres,Phill let me know that,you can make 15x6 rims with an offset of et32, made from the centres of heavy duty 5mm Syncro rims, with a special deep hub outer bands, imported from the US,then welded together at Clarkes Wheels in Sydney.From what I understand,you should be able to run B/F 215/75/15 tyres with these rims,and still have decent rev/km ratio.With no clearance problems what so ever.

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "bencroft96" <bencroft96@...> wrote:
>
> I believe that an off set greater than et 32 will cause no dramas.A rolling diameter of 686mm will be the max you would to go with a WBX.Standard rolling diameter is 661mm,481 rev/km.Dont go under 465 revs per km.You will never get there in time!I will post the part number of my Audi 16x7 wheels next time Im under it.I think they are of an A4-A6???I dont run any spacers.Dont just buy any wheel/tyre combination.Let us all know before you buy.
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Mr Scott Pitcher" <spbconsulting@> wrote:
> >
> > Harry
> >
> > Your 15 inch wheels would need the correct off-set - I understand some Mercedes steels wheel do this yet the model of car escapes me at the moment - Ben has done this recently and he would know the details much better. However 15inch wheels with 215 x 75 x 15 tyres will clear everything no problem and look a heap better than the standard wheel package.
> >
> > My previous tyres were Hankooks and they did me for about 70K kms. They even held together after staking one on Moreton Island and driving around for a couple of harsh days like that getting thrashed around.
> >
> > I am impressed with the BFG's though - very quiet for their size and nuggetty tread.
> >
> > They would look great on your fridge too.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Scott
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Harry Schrepfer
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 10:16 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 4x4 Improvements
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Scott,
> > I was wondering, if I had 15inch rims ,whether I had to change anything?
> > At the moment I have Hankock Light truck tyres, with standard road profile.
> > Harry
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > From: Mr Scott Pitcher <spbconsulting@>
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Wed, 2 December, 2009 9:43:42 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] 4x4 Improvements
> >
> >
> >
> > Harry,
> >
> > I have yet to use mine in a 4wd situation since fitting the rear diff-lock - actually I haven't really been 4wding since my eldest daughter was born and she is now 6.
> >
> > Before that I had raised suspension and larger wheels/ tyres fitted which managed to get all round a drought stricken Moreton Island and a few Barrington Tops / Watagan Mountains expeditions with no issues.
> >
> > Our syncros have very good traction even without a diff-lock and seeing that diff-locks are hard to get and very expensive I didn't do mine until the standard gearbox broke.
> >
> > I don't really like front lockers as they take away the ability to steer hence I will never have one of those on my syncro.
> >
> > Hence I would go with say interior light first (Hartmuts recommendation) then some nice big all terrain tyres on 15 inch rims. Mine are 235 x 75 x 15 but my suspension is raised and these fit. On a standard syncro (14 inch) I understand that 215 x 75 x 15 are the maximum size.
> >
> > The you can go and play in the sand.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Scott
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: harryschrepfer
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 9:11 PM
> > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 4x4 Improvements
> >
> >
> >
> > Scott,
> > Is a diff lock the simpler and less costly way, than larger rims and tyres. How effective is a rear diff lock? Any idea about costs of both options?
> > Harry
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > Win 1 of 4 Sony home entertainment packs thanks to Yahoo!7. Enter now.
> >
>
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Thanks,
that is worth looking at. I also like the idee about the air compressor and chains. Could you fit chains on15 inch tyres and still have no problems with clearence? I like low cost options. I am just dreaming of the unstopable Syncro which drive up into the sky delivers a load of ozone to plug the ozone whole, which was created by leaking air conditioning gas.
 
Harry
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
c

From: bencroft96 <bencroft96@yahoo.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, 2 December, 2009 11:07:44 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: 4x4 Improvements

 

While I was trying to buy tyres,Phill let me know that,you can make 15x6 rims with an offset of et32, made from the centres of heavy duty 5mm Syncro rims, with a special deep hub outer bands, imported from the US,then welded together at Clarkes Wheels in Sydney.From what I understand,you should be able to run B/F 215/75/15 tyres with these rims,and still have decent rev/km ratio.With no clearance problems what so ever.

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com, "bencroft96" <bencroft96@ ...> wrote:
>
> I believe that an off set greater than et 32 will cause no dramas.A rolling diameter of 686mm will be the max you would to go with a WBX.Standard rolling diameter is 661mm,481 rev/km.Dont go under 465 revs per km.You will never get there in time!I will post the part number of my Audi 16x7 wheels next time Im under it.I think they are of an A4-A6???I dont run any spacers.Dont just buy any wheel/tyre combination. Let us all know before you buy.
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com, "Mr Scott Pitcher" <spbconsulting@ > wrote:
> >
> > Harry
> >
> > Your 15 inch wheels would need the correct off-set - I understand some Mercedes steels wheel do this yet the model of car escapes me at the moment - Ben has done this recently and he would know the details much better. However 15inch wheels with 215 x 75 x 15 tyres will clear everything no problem and look a heap better than the standard wheel package.
> >
> > My previous tyres were Hankooks and they did me for about 70K kms. They even held together after staking one on Moreton Island and driving around for a couple of harsh days like that getting thrashed around.
> >
> > I am impressed with the BFG's though - very quiet for their size and nuggetty tread.
> >
> > They would look great on your fridge too.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Scott
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Harry Schrepfer
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 10:16 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 4x4 Improvements
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Scott,
> > I was wondering, if I had 15inch rims ,whether I had to change anything?
> > At the moment I have Hankock Light truck tyres, with standard road profile.
> > Harry
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -
> > From: Mr Scott Pitcher <spbconsulting@ >
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
> > Sent: Wed, 2 December, 2009 9:43:42 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 4x4 Improvements
> >
> >
> >
> > Harry,
> >
> > I have yet to use mine in a 4wd situation since fitting the rear diff-lock - actually I haven't really been 4wding since my eldest daughter was born and she is now 6.
> >
> > Before that I had raised suspension and larger wheels/ tyres fitted which managed to get all round a drought stricken Moreton Island and a few Barrington Tops / Watagan Mountains expeditions with no issues.
> >
> > Our syncros have very good traction even without a diff-lock and seeing that diff-locks are hard to get and very expensive I didn't do mine until the standard gearbox broke.
> >
> > I don't really like front lockers as they take away the ability to steer hence I will never have one of those on my syncro.
> >
> > Hence I would go with say interior light first (Hartmuts recommendation) then some nice big all terrain tyres on 15 inch rims. Mine are 235 x 75 x 15 but my suspension is raised and these fit. On a standard syncro (14 inch) I understand that 215 x 75 x 15 are the maximum size.
> >
> > The you can go and play in the sand.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Scott
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: harryschrepfer
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 9:11 PM
> > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 4x4 Improvements
> >
> >
> >
> > Scott,
> > Is a diff lock the simpler and less costly way, than larger rims and tyres. How effective is a rear diff lock? Any idea about costs of both options?
> > Harry
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -
> > Win 1 of 4 Sony home entertainment packs thanks to Yahoo!7. Enter now.
> >
>


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Harry, pls remember my ultra low cost option being the courtesy light switch from a retired fridge. ( I can see Les pulling his hair out over our conversation....) hartmut

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Harry Schrepfer
Sent: Thursday, 3 December 2009 12:43 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: 4x4 Improvements

 

 

Thanks,

that is worth looking at. I also like the idee about the air compressor and chains. Could you fit chains on15 inch tyres and still have no problems with clearence? I like low cost options. I am just dreaming of the unstopable Syncro which drive up into the sky delivers a load of ozone to plug the ozone whole, which was created by leaking air conditioning gas.

 

Harry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

c

 

From: bencroft96 <bencroft96@yahoo.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, 2 December, 2009 11:07:44 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: 4x4 Improvements

 

While I was trying to buy tyres,Phill let me know that,you can make 15x6 rims with an offset of et32, made from the centres of heavy duty 5mm Syncro rims, with a special deep hub outer bands, imported from the US,then welded together at Clarkes Wheels in Sydney.From what I understand,you should be able to run B/F 215/75/15 tyres with these rims,and still have decent rev/km ratio.With no clearance problems what so ever.

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com, "bencroft96" <bencroft96@ ...> wrote:

>
> I believe that an off set greater than et 32 will cause no dramas.A
rolling diameter of 686mm will be the max you would to go with a WBX.Standard rolling diameter is 661mm,481 rev/km.Dont go under 465 revs per km.You will never get there in time!I will post the part number of my Audi 16x7 wheels next time Im under it.I think they are of an A4-A6???I dont run any spacers.Dont just buy any wheel/tyre combination. Let us all know before you buy.
>
> --- In
target="_blank">Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com, "Mr Scott Pitcher" <spbconsulting@ > wrote:
> >
> > Harry
> >
> > Your 15 inch wheels would need the correct off-set - I understand
some Mercedes steels wheel do this yet the model of car escapes me at the moment - Ben has done this recently and he would know the details much better. However 15inch wheels with 215 x 75 x 15 tyres will clear everything no problem and look a heap better than the standard wheel package.
> >
> > My previous tyres were Hankooks and they did me for about 70K kms.
They even held together after staking one on Moreton Island and driving around for a couple of harsh days like that getting thrashed around.
> >
> > I am impressed with the BFG's though - very quiet for their size and
nuggetty tread.
> >
> > They would look great on your fridge too.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Scott
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Harry Schrepfer
> > To:
target="_blank">Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 10:16 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 4x4 Improvements
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Scott,
> > I was wondering, if I had 15inch rims ,whether I had to change
anything?
> > At the moment I have Hankock Light truck tyres, with standard road
profile.
> > Harry
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ------------ --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- -
> > From: Mr Scott Pitcher <spbconsulting@ >
> > To:
target="_blank">Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
> > Sent: Wed, 2 December, 2009 9:43:42 PM
> > Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 4x4 Improvements
> >
> >
> >
> > Harry,
> >
> > I have yet to use mine in a 4wd situation since fitting the rear
diff-lock - actually I haven't really been 4wding since my eldest daughter was born and she is now 6.
> >
> > Before that I had raised suspension and larger wheels/ tyres fitted
which managed to get all round a drought stricken Moreton Island and a few Barrington Tops / Watagan Mountains expeditions with no issues.
> >
> > Our syncros have very good traction even without a diff-lock and
seeing that diff-locks are hard to get and very expensive I didn't do mine until the standard gearbox broke.
> >
> > I don't really like front lockers as they take away the ability to
steer hence I will never have one of those on my syncro.
> >
> > Hence I would go with say interior light first (Hartmuts
recommendation) then some nice big all terrain tyres on 15 inch rims. Mine are 235 x 75 x 15 but my suspension is raised and these fit. On a standard syncro (14 inch) I understand that 215 x 75 x 15 are the maximum size.
> >
> > The you can go and play in the sand.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Scott
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: harryschrepfer
> > To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 9:11 PM
> > Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] 4x4 Improvements
> >
> >
> >
> > Scott,
> > Is a diff lock the simpler and less costly way, than larger rims and
tyres. How effective is a rear diff lock? Any idea about costs of both options?
> > Harry
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> >
>

 

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12

Hartmut,

Owning a Syncro can be a rather serious business and sometimes rather expensive, so we can do with some light relief.

Les

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of Hartmut Kiehn
Sent: 03 December 2009 20:46
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: 4x4 Improvements

 

 

. ( I can see Les pulling his hair out over our conversation. ...) hartmut

 

 

13
Sounds like there could actually be a market for an off road Westinghouse Fridge/ Freezer combo. Judging by the shape of the Syncro most of us almost have one.
 
Scott
 
----- Original Message -----
From: Les Harris
Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 9:44 PM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: 4x4 Improvements

 

Hartmut,

Owning a Syncro can be a rather serious business and sometimes rather expensive, so we can do with some light relief.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com ] On Behalf Of Hartmut Kiehn
Sent: 03 December 2009 20:46
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Re: 4x4 Improvements

 

. ( I can see Les pulling his hair out over our conversation. ...) hartmut

 

14

Thanks for this Les, now I have a question for you.  I have a customer at BEGA  in conversation  she told me that they own a t3 but it won’t go anymore. She gave me the symptoms we all know too well and I decided to send her the tristar’s  AFM .On the phone I talked her through the replacement procedure , she then started the car and went to town to do the shopping. No drama. Now is there a facility somewhere where these gadgets get checked and fixed, MEL or SYD or anywhere else???? I’m dealing with the most wonderful people who built their own straw bale home and who know

Absolutely nothing about cars. They used all our products in their home and I owe them  big time.   hartmut

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Les Harris
Sent: Thursday, 3 December 2009 9:44 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: 4x4 Improvements

 

 

Hartmut,

Owning a Syncro can be a rather serious business and sometimes rather expensive, so we can do with some light relief.

Les

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Hartmut Kiehn
Sent: 03 December 2009 20:46
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: 4x4 Improvements

 

 

. ( I can see Les pulling his hair out over our conversation....) hartmut

 

 

15
Les, dont worry about the light relief,full strength mate!

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Les Harris" <leslieharris@...> wrote:
>
> Hartmut,
>
> Owning a Syncro can be a rather serious business and sometimes rather
> expensive, so we can do with some light relief.
>
> Les
>
>
>
> _____
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Hartmut Kiehn
> Sent: 03 December 2009 20:46
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: 4x4 Improvements
>
>
>
>
>
> . ( I can see Les pulling his hair out over our conversation....) hartmut
>
16

I agree, Scott, the ones with top opening must be the freezers .   hartmut

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mr Scott Pitcher
Sent: Thursday, 3 December 2009 9:49 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: 4x4 Improvements

 

 

Sounds like there could actually be a market for an off road Westinghouse Fridge/ Freezer combo. Judging by the shape of the Syncro most of us almost have one.

 

Scott

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Les Harris

Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 9:44 PM

Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: 4x4 Improvements

 

 

Hartmut,

Owning a Syncro can be a rather serious business and sometimes rather expensive, so we can do with some light relief.

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Hartmut Kiehn
Sent: 03 December 2009 20:46
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: 4x4 Improvements

 

. ( I can see Les pulling his hair out over our conversation....) hartmut

 

17
Hi Hartmut,
I have had several AFM repaired at www.injectronics.com.au.  Some were able to be fixed and some not.  I believe there is another place in Melbourne that repairs them also but there name escapes me.

Michael Roberts

From: Hartmut Kiehn <hartis@live.com.au>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, December 3, 2009 10:05:02 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] RE: VW AFM

 

Thanks for this Les, now I have a question for you.  I have a customer at BEGA  in conversation  she told me that they own a t3 but it won’t go anymore. She gave me the symptoms we all know too well and I decided to send her the tristar’s  AFM .On the phone I talked her through the replacement procedure , she then started the car and went to town to do the shopping. No drama. Now is there a facility somewhere where these gadgets get checked and fixed, MEL or SYD or anywhere else???? I’m dealing with the most wonderful people who built their own straw bale home and who know

Absolutely nothing about cars. They used all our products in their home and I owe them  big time.   hartmut

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto:Syncro_ T3_Australia@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Les Harris
Sent: Thursday, 3 December 2009 9:44 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Re: 4x4 Improvements

 

 

Hartmut,

Owning a Syncro can be a rather serious business and sometimes rather expensive, so we can do with some light relief.

Les

 

From: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com [mailto:Syncro_ T3_Australia@ yahoogroups. com] On Behalf Of Hartmut Kiehn
Sent: 03 December 2009 20:46
To: Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australi a] Re: 4x4 Improvements

 

 

. ( I can see Les pulling his hair out over our conversation. ...) hartmut

 

 


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Harmut,what are the symtoms.Does the car not go at all,or does it lose power whilst accelerating?

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "Hartmut Kiehn" <hartis@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks for this Les, now I have a question for you. I have a customer at
> BEGA in conversation she told me that they own a t3 but it won't go
> anymore. She gave me the symptoms we all know too well and I decided to send
> her the tristar's AFM .On the phone I talked her through the replacement
> procedure , she then started the car and went to town to do the shopping. No
> drama. Now is there a facility somewhere where these gadgets get checked and
> fixed, MEL or SYD or anywhere else???? I'm dealing with the most wonderful
> people who built their own straw bale home and who know
>
> Absolutely nothing about cars. They used all our products in their home and
> I owe them big time. hartmut
>
>
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Les Harris
> Sent: Thursday, 3 December 2009 9:44 PM
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: 4x4 Improvements
>
>
>
>
>
> Hartmut,
>
> Owning a Syncro can be a rather serious business and sometimes rather
> expensive, so we can do with some light relief.
>
> Les
>
>
>
> _____
>
> From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Hartmut Kiehn
> Sent: 03 December 2009 20:46
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: 4x4 Improvements
>
>
>
>
>
> . ( I can see Les pulling his hair out over our conversation....) hartmut
>
19
Hi Hart,

There is a well respected air flow meter place east of Melbourne (near
Cranbourne), but I can't remember the details. I was put on to them by
Porsche when I needed an AFM for my 968. However, they needed to have a good
meter to copy the specs from, as they didn't have them for a 968, so I
eventually sourced one from Bosche in Germany. It's likely they would have
the specs for a T3 though. It was a couple of years ago and in the end I
didn't purchase any-thing from them, so I no longer have their details.
Maybe Les knows of them.

On the fridge, there's a guy in the VWCV who has actually made a trailer out
of a fridge, that he tows behind a motorcycle. Very handy BIG esky, but only
2 wheels of course.

Brian.

PS. I hear your tractor is on the move.

-----Original Message-----
From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Hartmut Kiehn
Sent: Thursday, 3 December 2009 10:05 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] RE: VW AFM



Thanks for this Les, now I have a question for you. I have a customer
at BEGA in conversation she told me that they own a t3 but it won’t go
anymore. She gave me the symptoms we all know too well and I decided to
send her the tristar’s AFM .On the phone I talked her through the
replacement procedure , she then started the car and went to town to do
the shopping. No drama. Now is there a facility somewhere where these
gadgets get checked and fixed, MEL or SYD or anywhere else???? I’m
dealing with the most wonderful people who built their own straw bale
home and who know

Absolutely nothing about cars. They used all our products in their home
and I owe them big time. hartmut



From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Les Harris
Sent: Thursday, 3 December 2009 9:44 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: 4x4 Improvements





Hartmut,

Owning a Syncro can be a rather serious business and sometimes rather
expensive, so we can do with some light relief.

Les



________________________________

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Hartmut Kiehn
Sent: 03 December 2009 20:46
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: 4x4 Improvements





. ( I can see Les pulling his hair out over our conversation....)
hartmut







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20
AFM's come up reasonably regularly on eBay and The Samba. I'm guessing that buying a spare would be cheaper than paying someone to investigate the non-working one. This one could then be checked out at leisure, in particular in accordance with Peter Kestels maintenance guidelines ... Available In the forum files section.
Cheers.
Ken



-----Original Message-----
From: Hartmut Kiehn <hartis@live.com.au>
Sent: Thursday, 3 December 2009 10:04 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] RE: VW AFM


Thanks for this Les, now I have a question for you. I have a customer at BEGA in conversation she told me that they own a t3 but it won't go anymore. She gave me the symptoms we all know too well and I decided to send her the tristar's AFM .On the phone I talked her through the replacement procedure , she then started the car and went to town to do the shopping. No drama. Now is there a facility somewhere where these gadgets get checked and fixed, MEL or SYD or anywhere else???? I'm dealing with the most wonderful people who built their own straw bale home and who know
Absolutely nothing about cars. They used all our products in their home and I owe them big time. hartmut

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Les Harris
Sent: Thursday, 3 December 2009 9:44 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: 4x4 Improvements


Hartmut,
Owning a Syncro can be a rather serious business and sometimes rather expensive, so we can do with some light relief.
Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Hartmut Kiehn
Sent: 03 December 2009 20:46
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: 4x4 Improvements


. ( I can see Les pulling his hair out over our conversation....) hartmut