Volksfest 2012

sandals · Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 10:35 am Post subject:

Your VW is designed to run at 3200-3600 RPM for extended periods of time. That is how they were engineered. They are not like a modern car that cruises at 2500 RPM at 70 MPH.

I like to drive my bus at @ 60-63 MPH. That seems to be it's happy place.

dssbk · Joined: 03 May 2007 Posts: 110 Location: Spokane Valley

If we travel at 50 MPH I think it will be ok, but it will be a long ride.

sandals · Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 11:46 am Post subject:

What engine/tranny/tire size are you running that you can only go 50MPH?

dssbk · Joined: 03 May 2007 Posts: 110 Location: Spokane Valley

Engine Size.....2007cc
Trans.....4.37 R&P stock 3rd & 4th
Rear Tires.....205/40-17

I'm not exactly sure on the speed, but my engine screams if I try to keep up with traffic.
I'll try again this weekend with my GPS so I can see how fast I'm actually going.

sandals · Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 8:36 pm Post subject:

Do you have a tach? Maybe what is perceived as screaming is just a loud exhaust and 3000 RPM. It would be a bummer to have that big engine and only be able to drive 50 down the highway.

dssbk · Joined: 03 May 2007 Posts: 110 Location: Spokane Valley

Yes, I have a tach and it is loud in my car. The straight cut gears, 48 IDA's and Phat Boy exhaust probably make it sound worse than it is.

sandals · Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2012 9:01 pm Post subject:

Sounds like ear plugs are in order. Very Happy

dssbk · Joined: 03 May 2007 Posts: 110 Location: Spokane Valley

Maybe I'll just turn up the sounds.....

Bad Bug Two · Joined: 23 Feb 2007 Posts: 94 Location: Spokane, WA

dssbk · Joined: 03 May 2007 Posts: 110 Location: Spokane Valley

I have decided to drive the Bug to Yakima...does anyone have an idea of what time the caravan will be leaving Spokane? Also, what route will be taken? Thanks...Dale

sandals · Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 5:36 pm Post subject:

Not sure of departure time or route yet. One of the crew will let you know when we know.

Long-roofs · Joined: 23 Aug 2007 Posts: 715 Location: valley

How about a 10am takeoff from the top of sunset hill, the Medical Lake exit with the truck stop? I would have to look up the exit number, but how does that sound?

dssbk · Joined: 03 May 2007 Posts: 110 Location: Spokane Valley

I believe its Exit 272

williamalan · Joined: 09 Nov 2011 Posts: 32 Location: South Hill

Sounds great. Do we know the route yet?

Also the flathead run is this weekend.

sandals · Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2012 10:27 am Post subject:

Sounds great to me. Supposed to be much cooler this year, so we likely won't see 100 degree temps at the Lucky Leprechaun in Othello this time.