Driving in Sand and Trakka Brochure

1
Hi everyone.
Finally got round to responding as below to Kevin and June's request for magazine road tests that mention T3 Syncro off road capabilities.I'm sure there is better knowledge/experience around than mine which people might like to contribute. You can view the article on our photos page -perhaps someone can date it - I'm guessing 1990.
I have also added the 2 page 1990 brochure to the Trakka brochure album that was previously empty. Interestingly the front page conversion includes a front spoiler and the back page an "aero hi-top" fixed roof conversion neither of which I have ever seen in Australia. I will add all 4 pages of the earlier gold pack brochure shortly unless Les prefers to beat me to it. (He has already posted page 1 under misc.)
Must also add my appreciation to those responsible for the photos already posted on the 2007 syncro tour plus the fine VWA magazine article.Perhaps our best kept secret is getting out! Had someone leave a note under my windscreen a couple of days ago offering admiration and asking if I was interested in selling.
Cheers
Roger
PS the above VWA magazine includes an article on driving what looks like a large tyred T2 2WD Kombi on Fraser Island.
 
Dear Kevin & June,
Sorry it has taken me more than a month to reply - time flies when you own a Syncro. I've placed on the photos a copy of a "4 Wheeler" comparison road test between a T3 Syncro Caravelle, Tarago and Mitsubishi Star Wagon all 4WD versions.Its the only one I have that really talks about off road performance and even then is somewhat limited. Comment has been made before that by the time VW realised what a capable vehicle the T3 syncro was, they were well committed to the T4 replacement and were loathe to provide T3 test vehicles to the press. The article does not state it but judging by the aftermarket spotlights I would guess it was privately provided.I can't tell you any more about the magazine -the pages were in a sheath of notes that came with my van from the original owner (Perth based!) I'm guessing from the pricing it was in the very early 90's but perhaps someone on this site can provide more information.
You may have noticed that I placed some beach shots on my"Roger's WA tour" album. I was stupid enough to be well away from civilisation on a remote beach east of Esperance and was having some difficulty getting back over the dunes on the 36/40lbs highway pressures I was running. Stupid because I didn't have any sort of pump/compressor with me and therefore I didn't want to let down the tyres. When I did -only to 25lbs I easily got out first attempt whereas I was digging in and bogging down before when climbing up the dunes. I think I could safely go to 16lbs before risking the tyres coming off the rims but with a few hundred kilometres to go on gravel before being sure of pumping them up I didn't want to push my luck.From what I've read if you are really serious on sand you have a decoupler and a fixed (no VC) prop shaft and probably wider sand oriented tyres. Watch out for tide changes of course, act responsibly  and enjoy the superb experiences that are possible with a good syncro in this great country of ours.
I'm sure some others can add their experiences.
Cheers
Roger

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Any chance of up-sizing the photos/articles as reading the write up is
impossible even for someone as young as me....

Cheers
Andrew


--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Roger Bell <bellrmit@...>
wrote:
>
> Hi everyone.
> Finally got round to responding as below to Kevin and June's
request for magazine road tests that mention T3 Syncro off road
capabilities.I'm sure there is better knowledge/experience around than
mine which people might like to contribute. You can view the article
on our photos page -perhaps someone can date it - I'm guessing 1990.
> I have also added the 2 page 1990 brochure to the Trakka brochure
album that was previously empty. Interestingly the front page
conversion includes a front spoiler and the back page an "aero hi-top"
fixed roof conversion neither of which I have ever seen in Australia.
I will add all 4 pages of the earlier gold pack brochure shortly
unless Les prefers to beat me to it. (He has already posted page 1
under misc.)
> Must also add my appreciation to those responsible for the photos
already posted on the 2007 syncro tour plus the fine VWA magazine
article.Perhaps our best kept secret is getting out! Had someone leave
a note under my windscreen a couple of days ago offering admiration
and asking if I was interested in selling.
> Cheers
> Roger
> PS the above VWA magazine includes an article on driving what
looks like a large tyred T2 2WD Kombi on Fraser Island.
>
> Dear Kevin & June,
> Sorry it has taken me more than a month to reply - time flies when
you own a Syncro. I've placed on the photos a copy of a "4 Wheeler"
comparison road test between a T3 Syncro Caravelle, Tarago and
Mitsubishi Star Wagon all 4WD versions.Its the only one I have that
really talks about off road performance and even then is somewhat
limited. Comment has been made before that by the time VW realised
what a capable vehicle the T3 syncro was, they were well committed to
the T4 replacement and were loathe to provide T3 test vehicles to the
press. The article does not state it but judging by the aftermarket
spotlights I would guess it was privately provided.I can't tell you
any more about the magazine -the pages were in a sheath of notes that
came with my van from the original owner (Perth based!) I'm guessing
from the pricing it was in the very early 90's but perhaps someone on
this site can provide more information.
> You may have noticed that I placed some beach shots on my"Roger's
WA tour" album. I was stupid enough to be well away from civilisation
on a remote beach east of Esperance and was having some difficulty
getting back over the dunes on the 36/40lbs highway pressures I was
running. Stupid because I didn't have any sort of pump/compressor with
me and therefore I didn't want to let down the tyres. When I did -only
to 25lbs I easily got out first attempt whereas I was digging in and
bogging down before when climbing up the dunes. I think I could safely
go to 16lbs before risking the tyres coming off the rims but with a
few hundred kilometres to go on gravel before being sure of pumping
them up I didn't want to push my luck.From what I've read if you are
really serious on sand you have a decoupler and a fixed (no VC) prop
shaft and probably wider sand oriented tyres. Watch out for tide
changes of course, act responsibly and enjoy the superb experiences
that are possible with a
> good syncro in this great country of ours.
> I'm sure some others can add their experiences.
> Cheers
> Roger
>
>
>
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Andrew,

Try the medium/LARGE buttons at the bottom. I can (just) read it on the
large setting with my old eyes. Mind you I have a 24" monitor.

Brian

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "syncrosity4now"
<syncrosity4now@...> wrote:
>
> Any chance of up-sizing the photos/articles as reading the write up is
> impossible even for someone as young as me....
>
> Cheers
> Andrew
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Guys - Yahoo reduces the images to this virtually illegible quality.

Could we try uploading the originals to the FILES section, or scanning
into a PDF?

Thanks
Mark.

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "bdrinoz" <breed@...> wrote:
>
> Andrew,
>
> Try the medium/LARGE buttons at the bottom. I can (just) read it on the
> large setting with my old eyes. Mind you I have a 24" monitor.
>
> Brian
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "syncrosity4now"
> <syncrosity4now@> wrote:
> >
> > Any chance of up-sizing the photos/articles as reading the write up is
> > impossible even for someone as young as me....
> >
> > Cheers
> > Andrew
>
5
Dear Andrew,
Didn't your Dad warn you what adversely affects your eyesight!
Have added in the Trakka Bronco brochure plus rear page of the 1990 and the last page of the comparison test  all scanned at 100dpi rather than the original 75 that my scanner reckoned was best for internet postings.I'm wary of going too high as they take forever to download. I feel Mark is right suggesting PDF files but at present lack the means/knowledge/scanner  of/to converting them to this format. I think scanning at 100dpi  takes the size up enough on the larger picture setting even for someone like myself (who ignored his Dad's warnings) to read.
Just in case I will retype part of the conclusion even if  its what we all already know (comparison test was between a Tarago ,Mitsubishi and Caravelle t3 all 4WD's)
"The VW Caravelle Syncro is the best all-round 4WD people mover. Its not the most stylish,the quietest or the quickest, but it does everything an on/off-road people mover should. Those venturing into diff lock country with the VW will embarrass many a square rigged 4WD............"
It was also interesting to read that the VW G ratio was almost as low as the Misubishi's low range 1st gear. or as the article said "Interestingly,there is no off-road compromise we can find in the VW's lack of a low range transfer case."
Cheers
Roger

syncrosity4now <syncrosity4now@yahoo.com.au> wrote:
Any chance of up-sizing the photos/articles as reading the write up is
impossible even for someone as young as me....

Cheers
Andrew

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia @yahoogroups. com, Roger Bell <bellrmit@.. .>
wrote:
>
> Hi everyone.
> Finally got round to responding as below to Kevin and June's
request for magazine road tests that mention T3 Syncro off road
capabilities. I'm sure there is better knowledge/experienc e around than
mine which people might like to contribute. You can view the article
on our photos page -perhaps someone can date it - I'm guessing 1990.
> I have also added the 2 page 1990 brochure to the Trakka brochure
album that was previously empty. Interestingly the front page
conversion includes a front spoiler and the back page an "aero hi-top"
fixed roof conversion neither of which I have ever seen in Australia.
I will add all 4 pages of the earlier gold pack brochure shortly
unless Les prefers to beat me to it. (He has already posted page 1
under misc.)
> Must also add my appreciation to those responsible for the photos
already posted on the 2007 syncro tour plus the fine VWA magazine
article.Perhaps our best kept secret is getting out! Had someone leave
a note under my windscreen a couple of days ago offering admiration
and asking if I was interested in selling.
> Cheers
> Roger
> PS the above VWA magazine includes an article on driving what
looks like a large tyred T2 2WD Kombi on Fraser Island.
>
> Dear Kevin & June,
> Sorry it has taken me more than a month to reply - time flies when
you own a Syncro. I've placed on the photos a copy of a "4 Wheeler"
comparison road test between a T3 Syncro Caravelle, Tarago and
Mitsubishi Star Wagon all 4WD versions.Its the only one I have that
really talks about off road performance and even then is somewhat
limited. Comment has been made before that by the time VW realised
what a capable vehicle the T3 syncro was, they were well committed to
the T4 replacement and were loathe to provide T3 test vehicles to the
press. The article does not state it but judging by the aftermarket
spotlights I would guess it was privately provided.I can't tell you
any more about the magazine -the pages were in a sheath of notes that
came with my van from the original owner (Perth based!) I'm guessing
from the pricing it was in the very early 90's but perhaps someone on
this site can provide more information.
> You may have noticed that I placed some beach shots on my"Roger's
WA tour" album. I was stupid enough to be well away from civilisation
on a remote beach east of Esperance and was having some difficulty
getting back over the dunes on the 36/40lbs highway pressures I was
running. Stupid because I didn't have any sort of pump/compressor with
me and therefore I didn't want to let down the tyres. When I did -only
to 25lbs I easily got out first attempt whereas I was digging in and
bogging down before when climbing up the dunes. I think I could safely
go to 16lbs before risking the tyres coming off the rims but with a
few hundred kilometres to go on gravel before being sure of pumping
them up I didn't want to push my luck.From what I've read if you are
really serious on sand you have a decoupler and a fixed (no VC) prop
shaft and probably wider sand oriented tyres. Watch out for tide
changes of course, act responsibly and enjoy the superb experiences
that are possible with a
> good syncro in this great country of ours.
> I'm sure some others can add their experiences.
> Cheers
> Roger
>
>
>
> Send instant messages to your online friends
http://au.messenger .yahoo.com
>


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Hi Roger,

Thanks for putting that up there - it is a little better, but still
not easy to read.

I don't think the issue is with you, rather, with Yahoo reducing the
images automatically.

Can you please try uploading 1 of your 75dpi images and 1 of your
100dpi images to the FILES section. You'll see some very reasonably
sized (say, 200k) scans are perfectly legible / printable in there.

Ref PDF - some scanners provide that option through their software
(eg, HP) when pressing the SCAN button and it prompts "Picture /
Document" - select document to end up with a PDF (at least in the HP case)


Thanks
Mark.


--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Roger Bell <bellrmit@...>
wrote:
>
> Dear Andrew,
> Didn't your Dad warn you what adversely affects your eyesight!
> Have added in the Trakka Bronco brochure plus rear page of the
1990 and the last page of the comparison test all scanned at 100dpi
rather than the original 75 that my scanner reckoned was best for
internet postings.I'm wary of going too high as they take forever to
download. I feel Mark is right suggesting PDF files but at present
lack the means/knowledge/scanner of/to converting them to this
format. I think scanning at 100dpi takes the size up enough on the
larger picture setting even for someone like myself (who ignored his
Dad's warnings) to read.
> Just in case I will retype part of the conclusion even if its
what we all already know (comparison test was between a Tarago
,Mitsubishi and Caravelle t3 all 4WD's)
> "The VW Caravelle Syncro is the best all-round 4WD people mover.
Its not the most stylish,the quietest or the quickest, but it does
everything an on/off-road people mover should. Those venturing into
diff lock country with the VW will embarrass many a square rigged
4WD............"
> It was also interesting to read that the VW G ratio was almost as
low as the Misubishi's low range 1st gear. or as the article said
"Interestingly,there is no off-road compromise we can find in the VW's
lack of a low range transfer case."
> Cheers
> Roger
>
> syncrosity4now <syncrosity4now@...> wrote:
> Any chance of up-sizing the photos/articles as reading the
write up is
> impossible even for someone as young as me....
>
> Cheers
> Andrew
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Roger Bell <bellrmit@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi everyone.
> > Finally got round to responding as below to Kevin and June's
> request for magazine road tests that mention T3 Syncro off road
> capabilities.I'm sure there is better knowledge/experience around than
> mine which people might like to contribute. You can view the article
> on our photos page -perhaps someone can date it - I'm guessing 1990.
> > I have also added the 2 page 1990 brochure to the Trakka brochure
> album that was previously empty. Interestingly the front page
> conversion includes a front spoiler and the back page an "aero hi-top"
> fixed roof conversion neither of which I have ever seen in Australia.
> I will add all 4 pages of the earlier gold pack brochure shortly
> unless Les prefers to beat me to it. (He has already posted page 1
> under misc.)
> > Must also add my appreciation to those responsible for the photos
> already posted on the 2007 syncro tour plus the fine VWA magazine
> article.Perhaps our best kept secret is getting out! Had someone leave
> a note under my windscreen a couple of days ago offering admiration
> and asking if I was interested in selling.
> > Cheers
> > Roger
> > PS the above VWA magazine includes an article on driving what
> looks like a large tyred T2 2WD Kombi on Fraser Island.
> >
> > Dear Kevin & June,
> > Sorry it has taken me more than a month to reply - time flies when
> you own a Syncro. I've placed on the photos a copy of a "4 Wheeler"
> comparison road test between a T3 Syncro Caravelle, Tarago and
> Mitsubishi Star Wagon all 4WD versions.Its the only one I have that
> really talks about off road performance and even then is somewhat
> limited. Comment has been made before that by the time VW realised
> what a capable vehicle the T3 syncro was, they were well committed to
> the T4 replacement and were loathe to provide T3 test vehicles to the
> press. The article does not state it but judging by the aftermarket
> spotlights I would guess it was privately provided.I can't tell you
> any more about the magazine -the pages were in a sheath of notes that
> came with my van from the original owner (Perth based!) I'm guessing
> from the pricing it was in the very early 90's but perhaps someone on
> this site can provide more information.
> > You may have noticed that I placed some beach shots on my"Roger's
> WA tour" album. I was stupid enough to be well away from civilisation
> on a remote beach east of Esperance and was having some difficulty
> getting back over the dunes on the 36/40lbs highway pressures I was
> running. Stupid because I didn't have any sort of pump/compressor with
> me and therefore I didn't want to let down the tyres. When I did -only
> to 25lbs I easily got out first attempt whereas I was digging in and
> bogging down before when climbing up the dunes. I think I could safely
> go to 16lbs before risking the tyres coming off the rims but with a
> few hundred kilometres to go on gravel before being sure of pumping
> them up I didn't want to push my luck.From what I've read if you are
> really serious on sand you have a decoupler and a fixed (no VC) prop
> shaft and probably wider sand oriented tyres. Watch out for tide
> changes of course, act responsibly and enjoy the superb experiences
> that are possible with a
> > good syncro in this great country of ours.
> > I'm sure some others can add their experiences.
> > Cheers
> > Roger
> >
> >
> >
> > Send instant messages to your online friends
> http://au.messenger.yahoo.com
> >
>
>
>
>
>
> Send instant messages to your online friends
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>
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Cheers Roger

Thats about all i needed; an overall summary. I have been searching
for old vehicle comparison tests involving the T3 Syncros and other
people movers of the same year/years. Interesting to know that the G
gear is a decent gear and does what it is designed for.
Just for the heads up i usually scan all internet postings at 300DPI
as this increases the unformatted size of images or articles, meaning
you can make them bigger or smaller without loosing quality of viewing.
Of course this alll depends on your computer system.

Thanks
Andrew

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Roger Bell <bellrmit@...>
wrote:
>
> Dear Andrew,
> Didn't your Dad warn you what adversely affects your eyesight!
> Have added in the Trakka Bronco brochure plus rear page of the
1990 and the last page of the comparison test all scanned at 100dpi
rather than the original 75 that my scanner reckoned was best for
internet postings.I'm wary of going too high as they take forever to
download. I feel Mark is right suggesting PDF files but at present
lack the means/knowledge/scanner of/to converting them to this
format. I think scanning at 100dpi takes the size up enough on the
larger picture setting even for someone like myself (who ignored his
Dad's warnings) to read.
> Just in case I will retype part of the conclusion even if its
what we all already know (comparison test was between a Tarago
,Mitsubishi and Caravelle t3 all 4WD's)
> "The VW Caravelle Syncro is the best all-round 4WD people mover.
Its not the most stylish,the quietest or the quickest, but it does
everything an on/off-road people mover should. Those venturing into
diff lock country with the VW will embarrass many a square rigged
4WD............"
> It was also interesting to read that the VW G ratio was almost as
low as the Misubishi's low range 1st gear. or as the article said
"Interestingly,there is no off-road compromise we can find in the VW's
lack of a low range transfer case."
> Cheers
> Roger
>
> syncrosity4now <syncrosity4now@...> wrote:
> Any chance of up-sizing the photos/articles as reading the
write up is
> impossible even for someone as young as me....
>
> Cheers
> Andrew
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Roger Bell <bellrmit@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi everyone.
> > Finally got round to responding as below to Kevin and June's
> request for magazine road tests that mention T3 Syncro off road
> capabilities.I'm sure there is better knowledge/experience around than
> mine which people might like to contribute. You can view the article
> on our photos page -perhaps someone can date it - I'm guessing 1990.
> > I have also added the 2 page 1990 brochure to the Trakka brochure
> album that was previously empty. Interestingly the front page
> conversion includes a front spoiler and the back page an "aero hi-top"
> fixed roof conversion neither of which I have ever seen in Australia.
> I will add all 4 pages of the earlier gold pack brochure shortly
> unless Les prefers to beat me to it. (He has already posted page 1
> under misc.)
> > Must also add my appreciation to those responsible for the photos
> already posted on the 2007 syncro tour plus the fine VWA magazine
> article.Perhaps our best kept secret is getting out! Had someone leave
> a note under my windscreen a couple of days ago offering admiration
> and asking if I was interested in selling.
> > Cheers
> > Roger
> > PS the above VWA magazine includes an article on driving what
> looks like a large tyred T2 2WD Kombi on Fraser Island.
> >
> > Dear Kevin & June,
> > Sorry it has taken me more than a month to reply - time flies when
> you own a Syncro. I've placed on the photos a copy of a "4 Wheeler"
> comparison road test between a T3 Syncro Caravelle, Tarago and
> Mitsubishi Star Wagon all 4WD versions.Its the only one I have that
> really talks about off road performance and even then is somewhat
> limited. Comment has been made before that by the time VW realised
> what a capable vehicle the T3 syncro was, they were well committed to
> the T4 replacement and were loathe to provide T3 test vehicles to the
> press. The article does not state it but judging by the aftermarket
> spotlights I would guess it was privately provided.I can't tell you
> any more about the magazine -the pages were in a sheath of notes that
> came with my van from the original owner (Perth based!) I'm guessing
> from the pricing it was in the very early 90's but perhaps someone on
> this site can provide more information.
> > You may have noticed that I placed some beach shots on my"Roger's
> WA tour" album. I was stupid enough to be well away from civilisation
> on a remote beach east of Esperance and was having some difficulty
> getting back over the dunes on the 36/40lbs highway pressures I was
> running. Stupid because I didn't have any sort of pump/compressor with
> me and therefore I didn't want to let down the tyres. When I did -only
> to 25lbs I easily got out first attempt whereas I was digging in and
> bogging down before when climbing up the dunes. I think I could safely
> go to 16lbs before risking the tyres coming off the rims but with a
> few hundred kilometres to go on gravel before being sure of pumping
> them up I didn't want to push my luck.From what I've read if you are
> really serious on sand you have a decoupler and a fixed (no VC) prop
> shaft and probably wider sand oriented tyres. Watch out for tide
> changes of course, act responsibly and enjoy the superb experiences
> that are possible with a
> > good syncro in this great country of ours.
> > I'm sure some others can add their experiences.
> > Cheers
> > Roger
> >
> >
> >
> > Send instant messages to your online friends
> http://au.messenger.yahoo.com
> >
>
>
>
>
>
> Send instant messages to your online friends
http://au.messenger.yahoo.com
>
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No.
What is it???
Too much tele???
Welding without a mask, just for that first tack??
Looking at the sun??
Cmon tell me?

As for the PDF format, there are a couple of free versions out there
but if u are not really computer savvy, then it may be a bit much.
Otherwise i can squint...

Thanks
Andrew

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Roger Bell <bellrmit@...>
wrote:
>
> Dear Andrew,
> Didn't your Dad warn you what adversely affects your eyesight!
> Have added in the Trakka Bronco brochure plus rear page of the
1990 and the last page of the comparison test all scanned at 100dpi
rather than the original 75 that my scanner reckoned was best for
internet postings.I'm wary of going too high as they take forever to
download. I feel Mark is right suggesting PDF files but at present
lack the means/knowledge/scanner of/to converting them to this
format. I think scanning at 100dpi takes the size up enough on the
larger picture setting even for someone like myself (who ignored his
Dad's warnings) to read.
> Just in case I will retype part of the conclusion even if its
what we all already know (comparison test was between a Tarago
,Mitsubishi and Caravelle t3 all 4WD's)
> "The VW Caravelle Syncro is the best all-round 4WD people mover.
Its not the most stylish,the quietest or the quickest, but it does
everything an on/off-road people mover should. Those venturing into
diff lock country with the VW will embarrass many a square rigged
4WD............"
> It was also interesting to read that the VW G ratio was almost as
low as the Misubishi's low range 1st gear. or as the article said
"Interestingly,there is no off-road compromise we can find in the VW's
lack of a low range transfer case."
> Cheers
> Roger
>
> syncrosity4now <syncrosity4now@...> wrote:
> Any chance of up-sizing the photos/articles as reading the
write up is
> impossible even for someone as young as me....
>
> Cheers
> Andrew
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Roger Bell <bellrmit@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi everyone.
> > Finally got round to responding as below to Kevin and June's
> request for magazine road tests that mention T3 Syncro off road
> capabilities.I'm sure there is better knowledge/experience around than
> mine which people might like to contribute. You can view the article
> on our photos page -perhaps someone can date it - I'm guessing 1990.
> > I have also added the 2 page 1990 brochure to the Trakka brochure
> album that was previously empty. Interestingly the front page
> conversion includes a front spoiler and the back page an "aero hi-top"
> fixed roof conversion neither of which I have ever seen in Australia.
> I will add all 4 pages of the earlier gold pack brochure shortly
> unless Les prefers to beat me to it. (He has already posted page 1
> under misc.)
> > Must also add my appreciation to those responsible for the photos
> already posted on the 2007 syncro tour plus the fine VWA magazine
> article.Perhaps our best kept secret is getting out! Had someone leave
> a note under my windscreen a couple of days ago offering admiration
> and asking if I was interested in selling.
> > Cheers
> > Roger
> > PS the above VWA magazine includes an article on driving what
> looks like a large tyred T2 2WD Kombi on Fraser Island.
> >
> > Dear Kevin & June,
> > Sorry it has taken me more than a month to reply - time flies when
> you own a Syncro. I've placed on the photos a copy of a "4 Wheeler"
> comparison road test between a T3 Syncro Caravelle, Tarago and
> Mitsubishi Star Wagon all 4WD versions.Its the only one I have that
> really talks about off road performance and even then is somewhat
> limited. Comment has been made before that by the time VW realised
> what a capable vehicle the T3 syncro was, they were well committed to
> the T4 replacement and were loathe to provide T3 test vehicles to the
> press. The article does not state it but judging by the aftermarket
> spotlights I would guess it was privately provided.I can't tell you
> any more about the magazine -the pages were in a sheath of notes that
> came with my van from the original owner (Perth based!) I'm guessing
> from the pricing it was in the very early 90's but perhaps someone on
> this site can provide more information.
> > You may have noticed that I placed some beach shots on my"Roger's
> WA tour" album. I was stupid enough to be well away from civilisation
> on a remote beach east of Esperance and was having some difficulty
> getting back over the dunes on the 36/40lbs highway pressures I was
> running. Stupid because I didn't have any sort of pump/compressor with
> me and therefore I didn't want to let down the tyres. When I did -only
> to 25lbs I easily got out first attempt whereas I was digging in and
> bogging down before when climbing up the dunes. I think I could safely
> go to 16lbs before risking the tyres coming off the rims but with a
> few hundred kilometres to go on gravel before being sure of pumping
> them up I didn't want to push my luck.From what I've read if you are
> really serious on sand you have a decoupler and a fixed (no VC) prop
> shaft and probably wider sand oriented tyres. Watch out for tide
> changes of course, act responsibly and enjoy the superb experiences
> that are possible with a
> > good syncro in this great country of ours.
> > I'm sure some others can add their experiences.
> > Cheers
> > Roger
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