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 GeorgeL
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| posted on June 30th, 2006 at 08:37 AM |
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| Quote: | If Rancho were to
supply this standard of box I doubt it would be cheaper than Indian.
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I'd say that you are probably correct by the time the box is in your hands. Once you get into the rarified air of "bulletproof" the prices ratchet
way up. Pretty soon, you're in the Mendeola range. Rancho has an excellent reputation for their custom-built transaxles. If you'd like the names
of a couple of less-regarded US outfits to chew on I can provide them. 
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The other thing is this. I have noticed, rightly or wrongly, that seems to be an attitude towards gearboxes in the US. They appear to be viewed in the
hipo market as consumables. Something you use and abuse and throw away like coke cans.
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I don't think that it is a "US" attitude. It's an individual attitude. I've seem folks on this list making statements like "I'll just run this
box until it breaks 'cause I have three more boxes just like it sitting in the shed..." I cringe when I see that, cause they just aren't making
those VW boxes anymore!
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If you can demostrate that Rancho can provide the same quality for a cheaper price and will honour a warranty from the other side of world with no
stuffing around, I'd tell seagull to buy one straight away. Personally, I'd find it hard to see.
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Cheaper price? Maybe, due to proximity to the SoCal hipo scene. However, it wouldn't be so much cheaper as to be worth the hassle of shipping.
There is a lot of value to cultivating local sources with breakable things like this.
George
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pete wood
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| posted on June 30th, 2006 at 10:02 AM |
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Thanx George. I didn't think we were that far apart in our thinking.
I particularly resonate with the last comment.
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There is a lot of value to cultivating local sources with breakable things like this.
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The other thing is, if you buy everything in from OS and don't support local shops, you end up with no local shops and no one local who can help you
in a pickle. 
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GeorgeL
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| posted on June 30th, 2006 at 03:49 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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Thanx George. I didn't think we were that far apart in our thinking.
I particularly resonate with the last comment.
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There is a lot of value to cultivating local sources with breakable things like this.
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The other thing is, if you buy everything in from OS and don't support local shops, you end up with no local shops and no one local who can help you
in a pickle.
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Now, having made made that assertion, I'll violate it by asking if you have looked at the Mendeola transaxles. Lots of gearing choices and strength
to handle big V8s in off-road applications.
http://www.mendeolatransaxles.com/md4_2d.php
Bad news are the prices, on the order of US$7000+. Still, if you are contemplating spending this sum on beefing up a VW box, why not go to a purpose
built box that has eliminated the weak links.
Mendiola would probably love to give someone a dealership on your end of things!
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| posted on June 30th, 2006 at 07:46 PM |
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Neil have you heard of Modena Engineering in vic ph 0397824420 they makes gears sets for anything , diff centres and send all over the world very
helpful .cheers malcolm
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| posted on July 1st, 2006 at 01:25 AM |
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Malcolm , I have not heard of this place Mate .I will give them a call Monday & have a chat .
Looking for that special lady : PM me for coffee & cake
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