[T3] "Correct" Bosch vs."new" Solid State VR

[Adriel Rowley]

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> From: jadney at vwtype3.org
> To: type3 at vwtype3.org
> Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2011 20:30:55 -0600
> Subject: Re: [T3] "Correct" Bosch vs."new" Solid State VR
>
> On 15 Jan 2011 at 19:51, Gary Forsmo wrote:
>
> > "What's the feeling about the original style vs. the Solid State VR?" Jim,
> > I believe you installed an original (mechanical?) style VR instead of the
> > Solid State VR in my '69 Variant. Dependable operation and longevity ...
> > which one seems to be favored? Or is the solid state VR "too new" to have
> > stood the test of time? Of the list members, are most of us still running
> > the original style?
>
> A couple people here have the new ones, but I've never dealt with
> them. I need to try one. I'll bet they work just fine, but I'm
> annoyed by the fact that the whole cover is electrically hot. This
> means that letting a seat belt slip down there could lead to
> something really exciting. I don't see why that would be necessary,
> because done properly there should be no need for much of a heat
> sink, which is what Bosch appears to be doing here.
>

Would the compartment cover keep it safe?  Looks like it would.  If anyone is missing there

cover, next time I am back I could see about making a template.  



Only thing for me is I store a good bit under the seat and have to be sure it did not contact.





Thank you,

Adriel