What VX inspires you?

[biju]

We all have a very special breed of vehicle, unique to the bone. But there are a few VX’s on this forum that really inspire me – and have done so even back when I was just a ‘lurker’. With all the mods and lengths most of us go through to put those ‘personal touches’ on our VX’s to make them even more unique, it’s had me thinking for a while now… What VX’s out there inspire other VX’ers?

So tell me, if you had to pick one VX from this family that really inspires you (besides your own) and has influenced your own VX in some way – share – who is it?

I’ll go first:

BaM*BaM’s VX. Not over done, not under done… just right for my taste! I love this shot!:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/515/medium/32vx_green11.jpg

-biju.

[Bimati]

Before I got my VX, I had Wormgod's Ebony as my wallpaper for 6 months.
(Don't know how to insert his pic, or I would.)

Bim

[Y33TREKker]

I always liked Rons setup from way back. Subtle styling. Maybe it's the wheels though, because I like BAM BAM's setup too. Those wheels just seem to be made for the VX. So call me a copycat, but I've also got a set of the Borbets, and am just trying to decide which tires to go with.

Has BAM BAM ever listed what type of lift and tire size was needed to achieve that look? I think I've searched before but never turned up any specifics.

Ron's past setup, and one that motivated my VX purchase.

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/253154/original/borbetvx2.jpg

[AlaskaVX]

Swordy!

[CrnCnn]

Each of them keep me inspired, I couldn’t narrow it down to one. Everyone here seems to have their own little flare and I hope my imagination(fueled by income) can help me make something unique to mine someday. I appreciate all the styles. I lean towards the lifted with larger tires side.

[rowhard]

I love them all, but Moon Buggy's down in Brisbane Australia with those 3 inch custom polished alloy bar's, front, back, and sides that he had made are just so F'ing cool, and with those 20 inch wheels, WOW! Good thing he is on a different continent, he might come out to his beloved VX and find them gone!!..:_wrench:

Guess I will have to try and find a shop to make some for me from his photo's.

[PHO2GR4]

I'll have to vote for Bart's "Gas Mask Express".

When I was shopping for a successor to my '99 Ironman, I was checking out any and all VXs. I saw some tantalizing Protons, FireFox Reds and Dragon Greens.

But when I saw Bart's photos of his ride, with those Teflon Chambers...well, that did it for me.

I went out and bought an Ebony, and I've already ordered (with Bart's blessing!) some Teflon Chambers for myself.

I'd also like to give a shout-out to Tone Monday, whose enthusiasm for the Vehicross really inspired me with BOTH of my VXs.

[Chopper]

Not to be a smartass,even though it comes so easily, but...Mine/Isuzu's. I've changed nothing you see...yet every time I look at it,something on it calls out to be enhanced...never changed,just amplified. In that, it is a piece of art. Something I'm very slow to change. Loath to take the torch to, even though it almost screams for it. Can I pick two? Bam*Bam's yes...mostly. And the one in my head. Wayne

[Techy-D]

I love the look of a wider and agressively treaded tire. Someone has a picture with some deep dish aluminum wheels (Not spokes), just solid wheels with small holes around and the look of beed locks. Also, SPAZZ has the only one I've seen so far with the wench inside the front cladding (Great use of space!!!). I'm not sure I could do any serious chopping on mine unless I have another one first. So, minor mods for now! :)

[nfpgasmask]

Thanks man! Then I guess you should know it was Daver's ride that made me say, "oh snap, I gotta pimp my ride like that!" I even got the same tires ;)

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/2/12P3090112cp-640.jpg

:) Bart

PS - After I bought my VX, I tried for a few weeks to locate those rims he has, but it never happened. Now I have the AR Chambers, which I like even more.



I'll have to vote for Bart's "Gas Mask Express".

When I was shopping for a successor to my '99 Ironman, I was checking out any and all VXs. I saw some tantalizing Protons, FireFox Reds and Dragon Greens.

But when I saw Bart's photos of his ride, with those Teflon Chambers...well, that did it for me.

I went out and bought an Ebony, and I've already ordered (with Bart's blessing!) some Teflon Chambers for myself.

I'd also like to give a shout-out to Tone Monday, whose enthusiasm for the Vehicross really inspired me with BOTH of my VXs.

[WILLY]

I like em all,they are all sa-weet,here is mine which i love like one of my children.lol :p http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/05-Photo_5.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/05-Photo_5.jpg)

[nfpgasmask]

Whaaa! I want a foxfire. Maybe I should hit the casinos tonight and see if I can win big so I can afford another VX!!

Bart


I like em all,they are all sa-weet,here is mine which i love like one of my children.lol :p http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/05-Photo_5.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/05-Photo_5.jpg)

[WILLY]

I LIKE THIS ONE ALOT :eek: http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/SWEET_SUZU.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/SWEET_SUZU.jpg)

[WILLY]

O-AND THIS IS KINDA CUTE TOOhttp://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/BEATLE.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/BEATLE.jpg)

[WILLY]

IM BORED CAN YA TELL,HERE IS ANOTHER ONE OF MINE.THE SUN HITTING IT JUST RIGHT MAKES THE FOXFIRE LOOK KINDA PURPLE.http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/07-Photo_7.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/07-Photo_7.jpg)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/03-Photo_3.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/03-Photo_3.jpg)

[ZEUS]

WormGod's was my biggest inspiration for getting a VX - I just loved the stance so I copied it. Then my Jeep side came out and that overruled street performance for slickrock performance. Now Jay Dunford's (sold) VX has the stance I am after and getting closer to. Here is his gallery (ignore the black bubble pics)...:


http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showgallery.php?mcats=all&si=&what=allfields&name=Jay%20Dunford&when=&whenterm=&condition=and

[k4tmc]

Well...having owned a VX for only 4 months, I can say that all of the pictures in this forum helped me to decide to buy one after being a guest visitor for 3 months. But...the single vehicle that convinced me to wait and get a Proton was Johnnyapollo's VX featured on his Vehicross Tribute web site.

Henry

[johnnyapollo]

Thanks Henry!

I think Ron's (VehicrossConcepts) was a big influence on me - but then again it was BigMike's Proton that got me going down the mod trail - he also got me looking for the old ClubVMag board (progenitor to this one). Mike Pate turned out to be a good friend along with others I've met off here (Joe, Dave, Coop, Alex and Anita among others).

-- John

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

This is an excellent thread! Unfortunately, I cannot just pick one :( When I first started down the road of modding...the look I was wanting was what could be called the "Urban Assault Vehicle Look". The chief inspiration I found was Baxman's ride:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/8pc220416.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/8moabrx.jpg

However, his wheel/tire combo had zero mm offset requiring more cutting & grinding then I wanted to do myself. Daver's @ 10mm was ideal. However, Baxman's "Nitro" American Racing wheels were not available in 10mm...so I bought the "Breaker" style American Racing Wheel in 12mm offset. Just before I purchased the BF Goodrich tires Baxman had, my brother (a huge BF fan!) told me about the new Bridgestone Revo's and how he thought for the street and my VX they would be a better choice AT tire for cornering & low noise. Been in love with them ever since!

As far as the engine compartment..Jayfotos's setup was the inspiration for me! http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/901in1.jpg

Finally, I keep looking at my stock wheels (sitting in the basement) with original Bridgestones that are well worn and might buy some Yokohama AVS tires as I really liked that look too which is because of MrTew:

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/mrtew/VCRupper.jpg
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/mrtew/VCRrunnr.jpg

[pbkid]

mine has always been jofotoz, i love the grill gaurd and the tire/wheel set up

[Triathlete]

My inspirations come from more than just the vehicle, but also the driver! I would have to pick 3
Grandpa Bob, Swordy and Todd Adams
All 3 VX's set up very nicely, all 3 are wheeled and all 3 are great people 9i'm sure everyone else who has met them will agree 100%) with vast knowledge of the trails and the capabilities of the VX. :smack:

[Kenny]

Thanks man! Then I guess you should know it was Daver's ride that made me say, "oh snap, I gotta pimp my ride like that!" I even got the same tires ;)

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/2/12P3090112cp-640.jpg

:) Bart


I'm with Bart, Daver's pic was my wallpaper and that all black look sold me in less than a second. I had to have one.. a month later, I did. - I also tried to find the black OZ rims, but WormGod's Enkei's were a very close second.

It was also the awsome nature of this site that pushed me over the edge to get a VX and start the mods... Thanks guys.

[Anita]

Wow, great question. When i was looking for a new car in 99, I wanted something unique - something that wasnt common. I spotted an Astral in a dealership showroom went straight home and checked the Isuzu website. A Vehi-cross, such a strange name. Soon after that there was one of those car and driver shows on TV, featuring the VX. My decision was solidifying. Then I took a look at Edmunds.com and found there was a VX forum there! Tone, LisaK, Ron, Venusfly and a few others had posted there about their new 99 VX's. I contacted LisaK who lived just 20 minutes from me and asked her a bunch of questions about her VX. Soon after that the forum at VMag.com sprung up where more gathered. But I had made my decision the moment I saw that Astral. I went back to that dealership and test-drove an Ironman. The VX membership I found at Vmag helped me set the wheels in motion to order up my 2000. Many trucks and owners have inspired me through the years. Ron, Tone, George (NYCIronman), Daver, Scott(Moncha), Dave (Cyrk), Johnnyapollo, Joe Black, Ldub, Paul (senih laup), and Reg Hinnant, to name just a few.

[kpaske]

Two of my favorite VX's of all time (except my own, of course):

NYC #1 Ironman's (sold about a year ago)

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/179angle2.jpg

I always liked this one because it was one the few highly modded Ironman models I've ever seen and it looks great. You can tell that A LOT of attention was paid to the small details, like every lens is either clear or smoked. Not underdone, and not overdone. Perfect!

I couldn't find a picture of the other one because I can't remember whose it was - but it was a proton with a really awesome audio system with three subs in a fiberglass enclosure in the rear and proton yellow painted interior panels. There was only one like it, so I'm sure someone can refresh my memory.

An honerable mention goes to LDUB (even though you've only been around the last couple of years, you've done a helluva job!)

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Kleen-2.JPG

And there have been tons of other VXer's with skills in one area or another who have impressed me over the years. Let me take a moment to thank EVERYONE for their inspiration and support over the years. Thanks!!! ;Db;

[Ldub]

This one took a LOT of thought for me, as there are so many, & I know I've left some out...

TONE, Transio, Destruction, JoFotoz, Cyrk, JollyRoger VX'er, Kpaske, M.Beach, Grampa Bob, Triathalete, WormGod, Joe Black, Jayphotoz, Biju, Nocturnal VX...the list could go on, but at this time of morning, probably not.

Thanks to all mentioned & unmentioned (if you see one of your ideas used on my ride, thank yourself.)

[WormGod]

Wow, I am honored to see that my VX is an inspiration to a few of you. But, I must ask.... which one....

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/2/41totalled.jpg

....or....

http://wormgod.8m.com/Images/Misc/aug/DSCF0008.jpg

Hehehehehe.... (sorry, I just LOVE to flash that nasty RIP Dragon Green as a reminder that these bad boys are extremely reliable!)

New super duper improved pics coming soon. MANY new additions and she looks insanely different. ;)

I think everyone's VX is an inspiration to me. We all have our own mod preferences, from audio, video, performance, and visuals, and I love seeing everyone's handywork because it always gets me brainstorming and makes my wallet itchy. Keep up the great work EVERYONE!

[Ldub]

WormGod...
The 1st one inspires me to drive more defensively (outright paranoia ?)

The second one inspires me to wash-n-wax more often. :cool:

[johnnyapollo]

I kept those photo's of wormgod's accident for reference - that was some accident.

-- John

[etlsport]

i love the setup moncha has, at first glance looks almost stock but when you look closer you see the LEDs and caliper paint and the clear bra etc etc.. clean and functional

[JoFotoz]

....Many thanks to those that mentioned my ride!!

I think it may have inspired Tones brush Guard!


jo

[LITTLELAURIE]

HEY JO! I am very flattered that you chose my VX, as your inspiration! That's the best compliment ever!! I would love to know what you like about my VX? Thank you, Jo!
Laurie

[Tone]

What a great selection of personalized rides! I miss being one of the early adopters of my favorite owned vehicle of all time. BTW, I built and showed the Safari Bar several years before most of you came on the scene...

[nfpgasmask]

Well Laurie, your ride is B@D@SS and I have been meaning to ask, what kind of basket do you have up top? I need something like this. I like the driving lights too...

Bart


HEY JO! I am very flattered that you chose my VX, as your inspiration! That's the best compliment ever!! I would love to know what you like about my VX? Thank you, Jo!
Laurie

[LITTLELAURIE]

Hi Bart! Thank you, for the compliment!!! My basket is made by, "Kargo Master". It's the, "Safari Rack", edition. Have a good day Bart!
Laurie

[JoFotoz]

I like it cause its business like.


Plus of course it looks like a Radio Shack R/C car....!!!!!!!


A Tonka on Steroids....
Mad Max...with Style....


I always wanted a Proton...

But I saw your Ebony...found mine with stooopid low mileage....

....and I'm happy as a clam!


Cargo rack is next....

ATB

jo

[biju]

Question is....

When will we see LITTLELAURIE's VX in Moab at Zu? :confused:

would love to check it out and wheel with ya.

-biju.

[Moncha]

i love the setup moncha has, at first glance looks almost stock but when you look closer you see the LEDs and caliper paint and the clear bra etc etc.. clean and functional


Awww, now my head's gonna explode! Thank you very much!

This IS a great thread..

My inspiration is from all of you (and that little voice in my head ;) ). I'm like Anita, I accidentally came across the Vmag forum and was introduced to a few of the senior members. I then was able to meet Tone. I was hooked, as I could see what I was going to be able to accomplish. I love the thought that there was no true aftermarket source available for the VX as that makes most of the modifications one of a kind and matching the individual personalities.

[Dumke]

Since I have been "the lurker" and now and owner have always oogled (sp) over LITTLELAURIE and Ldub's. Well I am half way there owning a silver one. Now I just gotta get a black one and start modding. Love both of your rides.


Also I agree this is a great thred.

[JHarris1385]

Not a huge inspiration but I like the subtle looks and rims/exterior paint matching scheme......SCUDD here on the forums.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/521/scud.jpg