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Westfalia / Pop top struts replacement with higher strut strength

« on: June 22, 2017, 09:58:29 pm »

Specific to Westfallia 2003 Weekender - VW 7D0-823-359A-AM Does anyone have a source for a stronger strut for the pop top.  I believe the current one is 400N or 90 Lb.  based on the numbers on the strut.  I was lookingt for about 100 Lb or 440N. Up to 110 Lb. or 460 N. The problem I've found especially is also other stats: LENGTH 1130mm (44.5 in). cylinder 440 mm (17.3 in) Stroke 630mm (24.8 in).  Ideally with the same connectors to minimize modifications.    I have to believe others who have a rack on top with a carrier or solar panel are weaklings like me with aging and need a bit more lift.  Any source and or model number?  I found one possibility in the U.K. (SGS) but was hoping to find one in the US to get it sooner. SGS doesn't list one but responded that the can make one.
Thanks for any ideas.
Phil 2003 EV WE 215,000k

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Westfalia / Seat covers for driver and front passenger seats for 2003 EV WE

« on: May 21, 2015, 07:06:28 pm »

Looking for lead on best place to get reasonably priced but decent seat covers fro the front seats. I plan on keeping the EV  till it is not completely gives up. Mine seamed to have gotten a small 1/4 in hole (both at the same time and in opposite locations) My guess is the corner of the seat heater worked its way through the foam cover- I will have to check on that- anyone else had this happen. ( I am the third owner- and have put over half of the 160+ kmiles on it- so its been used).
Thanks
Phil 2003 EV WE