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While I was in Germany last month, I met with an Italian company that makes
the window insulation kits for the EV. They offer the cab window set,

includes the windshield and drivers and passengers windows. They also have

cover for the rear window.

These covers attach with suction cups and are the quilted reflective
insulation material.

You can also buy the bulk material and make your own covers for the side
windows.

They also have insulation kits for the poptop canvas. This is also a

material, but does not have the reflective layer to it. They stock the

for the Westfalias, and can custom make the Winnie tops if I get them a
template.

I would like to start importing these kits for EuroVans and Vanagons, so

I propose is a group purchase. I would like to make an initial order for

least 10 of each set, and would pass these kits on to anyone who wants them
at very close to my cost.

The difficult part of this is that I won't know what all the costs are

they arrive. If these are shipped by parcel post, they can arrive at my
door. Other times I get hit with duty charges at the post office.

I will estimate a worst case cost and post the details.

Any volunteers for making the poptop pattern? I will need all 4 sides made
on plastic sheeting.

Steve Lashley
'66 Westy
'74 Campmobile
'93 EV MV
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314-614-0750
Importing German Side Tents, Carver Propane Heaters and other Accessories

Bus, Vanagon and EuroVan

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IS this for Canada only or are we getting the 2000 EVC in the US?

-----Original Message-----
From: LTVess@... [mailto:LTVess@...]
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 2:29 PM
To: ev_update@...
Subject: [ev_update] 2000 EV


Listees:

I just received VWs 2000 Press kit here at work a few minutes ago and

four versions (GLS, MV, MV Weekender and EVC) will be offered by VW

2000.
The only option is a sunroof on the GLS and MV.

Todd
93 EV GL
90 Passat

My '93 EVGL has a noisy knock/rattle coming from under the passenger
floor. It usually doesn't start until the engine is warm, and then
only seems to happen at idle and on deceleration.

I've inspected the exhaust system for any obvious signs of the rattle
and can't find any loose components.

If you live in a part of the world or US where you always have nice

degree weather, you won't need this tip.
Here in Texas, we have 100+ summers and 32-winters. My '97 EVC gets
very uncomfortable in the summer and in the winter the heater cycles
continually.
I've discovered a simple and inexpensive way to insulate the Pop-Top
for either climate situation. A material called "Reflectix" is sold in
home improvement centers like Lowes or Home Depot. It comes in rolls

various sizes (for EVC's you'll want 48"wide x 25 ft.). It is the same
material that windshield sunscreens are made of; ie. a layer of thin
bubble plastic coated on both sides with 'silvered' plastic.
I cut two long triangle pieces from the roll which exactly match the
side measurments of the pop-top (about a foot at the narrow end and
3ft. at the wide end) and wrap half around the front. These two
triangles of Reflectix are pushed up under the pop-top overhand and
fastened with velcro strips along the base of the pop-top canvas. The
front halves overlap slightly.
Once in place (it only takes a couple of minutes to install when
camping), it insulates the inside from heat gain or loss. You can

much later in the morning with the sun blazing.
The Reflectix triangles can be stored folded once in the upper bed
area or rolled and stored behind the rear seat, or any number of other
places. The Reflectix is waterproof and storms and rain don't bother

Kent Kirkley
'97 EVC
'86 Vanagon
'81 Vanagon
'74 BMW 2002
'95 BMW M3
Dallas, Texas

Chris Noeske wrote:

<<The above is one big reason I am GLAD and RELIEVED I no longer own any
Volkswagen. >>
So why bother reading about something, you neither own or like?

First of all, I am not just reading. In case you have not noticed, I have
tried to contribute positive info to help the other members.
True, I do not own a VW now, but who said I do not "like" them?
I said I was glad and relieved to not "own" one now. I still like VW's in
several ways. The Passat is one of the best cars in its class. The VR6 and
the TDI are fantastic powerplants. The EV is arguably the best van on the
market. I still miss the functionality of it. But I do have serious problems
with the attitude and performance of the VW organization (which appears to
be, if you have not noticed from other members too, "We don't care, and we
aren't going to do anything about it") The local dealers here leave
something to be desired in several ways.
I very simply came to a point where I was not willing to take the risk
anymore of incurring large amounts of money and being without a vehicle
needed for daily use. (After only 3 years of use, the $1,500 A/C system on
my '90 Vanagon blew, VW offered not one penny. After only 3 years of use,
the $2,250 A/C system blew on my '93 EV, and only after much wrangling did
they offer to pay 1/3. I "only" had to pay $1,500. Then the shifter bushing
broke and I was "only" out the EV for six weeks. After a lot of time and
effort spent to get the remaining part myself from Germany with the help of
friends, they finally agreed to reimburse only the $70 to ship the part.)
How would you feel to be without a daily driver for 6 weeks?? I missed my
vacation that summer because of the failure to get necessary parts.
I spent extra dollars for my wife and 2 of my kids to fly to New York. So I
was able to use her car for 2 weeks. After that I was fortunate to have just
purchased an old Toyota Tercel that my son would soon purchase for his first
car. I was lucky to not have to rent a car. I do not think it is reasonable
to have to rent a car for six weeks, waiting on a $6 part. If the EV had
been an extra vehicle for me it would be a different story.
Are you going to begrudge me because I prefer a reliable, cost efficient
vehicle?

So why do I bother? Because I think I might be able to help with a piece of
information from time to time. And I can learn about different things from
the members here. I, like, Ron, think freedom to have a diversity of
opinions here is a good thing. My hope is that no one will be offended, but
ultimately we all choose how to act or react.

Peace,

Wade





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