All Astral's Check in Here

[CrnCnn]

And following the lead.....

Astral's out there check-in.

Post a current picture:
Year and Vin:
Current mileage:

Thanks,
Clint

[CrnCnn]

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/322.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/13313)

Year and Vin: 1999 VIN 1619
Current mileage: 84333

[Gussie2000]

Astral silver from the great apple reporting.
Mileage : 47790
VIN:0481

We are mayority here.

SILVER ARE THE BOSS

[VCrossfan]

Summer setup..
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/100_2223.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=9168)
Winter setup..
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/2/thumbs/100_2410.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=9626)
Year...1999
VIN...0938
Mileage...152K

[Thmstec]

Year: 99
VIN:1598
Milage: nearing 73K

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3433/3402643602_429f44b7dd.jpg

[don moore]

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/3195/medium/green_grassnoplate.JPG
99
#1349
125k

[Bulldoggie]

99
whatever # on profile
110khttp://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/P4210051.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=8959)
the silver one



ooops, I'll look up my vin later

[lasturbo]

San Diego Astral here
Year-1999
Mileage-137,415
VIN# 1508
http://i324.photobucket.com/albums/k341/landrovermiramar134/CopyofSD3-09Lasturbo3.jpg

(Photo courtesy of Rickshaw @ last SD Meet)

[VehiGAZ]

1999 Astral with red/black interior, ~106k miles, supercharged. Currently offered for sale...


http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Pic_004a.jpg

[PittVXr]

Year : 1999
Vin : 1238
Odo : Just hit 60k yesterday.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/2/thumbs/VX_on_Butler_St.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/2/VX_on_Butler_St.jpg)

[CrnCnn]

Where are the rest of our astral's? I know we are the largest number.

Bueller? Bueller?

[Gussie2000]

Where are the rest of our astral's? I know we are the largest number.

Bueller? Bueller?

Yeah,that's right we the astral are largest number of all produced VX's.
Probably on the following days more astrals will check up

[etlsport]

maybe they all fell asleep since the color of their VX is so boring ;Db; i felt left out on the color bashing

[Gussie2000]

maybe they all fell asleep since the color of their VX is so boring ;Db; i felt left out on the color bashing

Boring ? nah eric,good stuff is always reserved for last moment.You better find ya self an calculator & start counting it will be a long day

[CrnCnn]

maybe they all fell asleep since the color of their VX is so boring ;Db; i felt left out on the color bashing

Boring? It was the best color thats why they made so many....

[VehiGAZ]

And Astral Silver was exciting enough to be Isuzu's official promotional color for the VX, too...

Here she is again...

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/Photo0048.jpg

[etlsport]

nah.. they just couldnt sell them so they used them for promos ;Db;

[samneil2000]

1999
110,000
I've only owned it maybe 2 months but in that time I have added 3 inch OME springs with torsion bar crank, SBC window brackets and spare tire brackets, New stereo head unit and 10 inch sub in back, and I repaired a bad blower resistor and removed the hot wired toggle switch a PO installed for the blower on/off. Also I greased up the plastic with some Back 2 Black. Oh yeah, almost forgot, I pulled out two non-working sets of fog lights and a chunk of PO wiring and installed a slick pair of Pilot lights in the factory location hooked to the factory wiring.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/CIMG5325.JPG

[VehiX]

Here's my astral parked at Makapu'u beach on the island of oahu, Hawaii :)

It's one of 3 on the island to the best of my knowledge. Sorry, I don't have the vin#. Just hit 113,000 miles and running strong.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/DSC00570.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/10055)

[twistedsymphony]

Year: 99
VIN:1802
Mileage: just rolled past 120K

"WARTHOG"
http://forums.240sxone.com/picture.php?albumid=8&pictureid=150
http://forums.240sxone.com/picture.php?albumid=8&pictureid=148

Mostly Stock but It's got 1 size larger Nitto Tera Grapplers, a custom exhaust, and a Flip out monitor in the dash

[Ldub]

Well, since this thread is for VX's which came in the Astral shade of silver...
I feel no need to post what year mine is...:rolleyes:
(hint: no climate control)

I think my vin shows up elsewhere...:_confused

She's creeping up on 70k, & showing the abuse I've given her, primarily in the cosmetic dept...:sighwgray



Here are the best representations of how she currently looks...

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC01730r.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC01665.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/000grille_badge.JPG

[CrnCnn]

Is your License different on the front than the back Ldub? Funny censorship

[Ldub]

Is your License different on the front than the back Ldub? Funny censorship

Yeh, it's called "too lazy"...:rolleyesg

[MSHardeman]

Regardless of color (because Ebony IS the fastest) I think Suzy is the baddest looking VX out there.

[Ldub]

Regardless of color (because Ebony IS the fastest) I think Suzy is the baddest looking VX out there.

Thanks Mark,
But I dunno, I think that there are a few out there that look "more badder"...must be the dents & fender flares...:laughgray

[nfpgasmask]

Thanks Mark,
But I dunno, I think that there are a few out there that look "more badder"

Like who's? C'mon....let's here it! :naughty: :D

Bart

[AK Falco]

1999 ASTRAL Silver, super stock, 143xxx, 0415http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/2/vx17.jpg

[MSHardeman]

Dub,
The only two that I can think of off the top of my head that are anywhere near Suzy's bad assness are JoFotoz and LittleBeast. OH, and I can't remember his screen name right now, but the buy who has the "MOTH" (I think) tag line at the bottom of his posts. That think looks post apocolyptic.

[Ldub]

Like who's? C'mon....let's here it! :naughty: :D

Bart

I'd say, but I might forget someone...:naughty:


Dub,
The only two that I can think of off the top of my head that are anywhere near Suzy's bad assness are JoFotoz and LittleBeast. OH, and I can't remember his screen name right now, but the buy who has the "MOTH" (I think) tag line at the bottom of his posts. That thing looks post apocolyptic.

Those, are but a few...:yes:

[CowboyErik]

I finnally got a Vehicross two years ago now. I first saw one in mission to Mars a decade ago and wondered what it was. Now I've been an owner for two years. My VX loves gas and oil! But I expected that but I did not expect it to swallow so much oil. I believe I have one with the limited drain back holes in the oil rings. My VX consumes about a 1 quart of oil every 250miles on the highway. It doesnot blacken oil or leak, it just eats it! Gets about 15miles to the gallon, sometimes worse and never better. I'm changing brake rotors this month and thus fitting new bearings all around so it will be interesting to see if there is any change.

I also have 1980 Fiat Spider softtop convertable, and a pair of Bertone-Fiat X1/9's. The most practical car I own is my Nissan Quest. I am currently installing a new radio/mp3 player in my VX replacing a pioneer headunit that the previous owner installed and broke on me last month.

My next mod will be fitting larger OEM Isuzu rims on the car with new INDY500 FireHawk's which are my favorite tires on all my vehicles that they fit.




http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/ISUZU_VehicrossOPT.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=13707)

[CrnCnn]

View this thread (http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?threadid=28) and you will clearly see why Astral is the best.!!!! :thumbup:

[don moore]

you guys are a bunch of Astral's....lol

[handeeman]

you guys are a bunch of Astral's....lol

I noticed something. If you divide the number of Astrals in "Moncha's Survey" by 1 you come up with 154 Astrals. That's quite a large number of "Astrals". In fact it's the biggest bunch of "Astrals" I've ever been associated with. It's probably the biggest bunch of "Astrals" on the planet. It's also the nicest bunch of "Astrals" around (but some "Astrals" are nicer than other "Astrals"). So continue to sign-in all "Astrals", we sure wouldn't want to miss one. Cause being without a "Astral" could sure make ya grouchy.

[Ldub]

I noticed something. If you divide the number of Astrals in "Moncha's Survey" by 1 you come up with 154 Astrals. That's quite a large number of "Astrals". In fact it's the biggest bunch of "Astrals" I've ever been associated with. It's probably the biggest bunch of "Astrals" on the planet. It's also the nicest bunch of "Astrals" around (but some "Astrals" are nicer than other "Astrals"). So continue to sign-in all "Astrals", we sure wouldn't want to miss one. Cause being without a "Astral" could sure make ya grouchy.

Der Kaiser hash shpoken...:smilewink

BTW...that's an Astral in your sig...:eek:

[don moore]

thats because hes a Astral kind of guy :smilegray..plus he wishes he had his own...hehe:p

[VX-13]

Vin: 0525
Miles: 80K

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/7449/lffe4b6bbd2c42cf5896b39.th.jpg (http://img9.imageshack.us/i/lffe4b6bbd2c42cf5896b39.jpg/)

[Rednex]

'99, Astral Silver, #0853
78K miles

(If I knew how to add picture... ;-) See gallery, if interested! )

[SuperBoomTurbo]

99 (of course)
#1275
just passed 111K on the clock, still pulls like a champ.

And thanks to whomever posted the hood fix to raise the bumpstops. Though I do miss wanking on the hood release lever to check the oil.

[Ldub]

And thanks to whomever posted the hood fix to raise the bumpstops. Though I do miss wanking on the hood release lever to check the oil.

You are welcome...:smilewink

Thanks for "getting it" early on, & becoming a site supporter...:thumbup:...:thanx:

[blacksambo]

0887, 125K original everything save brakes and serpentine belt and battery and tires.

[geshaw30]

'99 with 88k &:
1. Dynomat soundproofing on sides
2. Flashing brake light
3. Side turn indicators
4. Custom sub box with 1 sub and dash volume control. 2 Storage compartments in box as well
5. Weathertech shields on both windows
6. Magnetic bra
7. Red leather 4wd shifter
8. Equalizer (under driver seat)
9. Pioneer 5 disc player
10. Hardwired Sirus radio hookup
11. Heavy factory tint
12. Nerf bars
13. Pioneer head unit
14. Mounting bracket on dash for IPod
15. Astral Hot Wheel currently residing in the fuzzy box.
16. Religious 3k mile maintenance
17. Aftermarket alarm
18. 265/70 R16 Michelins
19. Powervault 2 muffler with dual chrome tips

That's all that comes to mind at the moment but I'm sure I've forgotten something. As you might know Tone's fingerprints are all over these mods as he installed everything. Possibly "For Sale" at a firm $9k

[Ldub]

Possibly "For Sale" at a firm $9k

Say it ain't so George...:confusedw

[Ldub]

(If I knew how to add picture... ;-) See gallery, if interested! )

Here ya go Dude...:laughing:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/Photo0011.jpg

This might help...:yesgray:

http://www.vehicross.info/modules.php?name=FAQ&op=viewcategory&cid=7#38

[geshaw30]

Say it ain't so George...:confusedw

You know I'm on the fence about this. I had a nasty sasquach looking guy willing to give me $9k but then told me he planned on gutting the interior's back half to "carry tools around". I declined---she deserves better. The problem is it's sitting in the garage more than it's being driven. I have an upcoming retirement in December and momma & I were considering a "touring" car to travel about. If I do go out and get a Lexus Hybrid or Infiniti then I'm looking at 3 autos (the VX and my '06 Frontier) with each needing insurance.

So as I said I'm not really sure what to do. I guess I'll fall back to a lesson my daddy taught me early in life in that "if you don't know what to do then do nothing--things usually will take care of themselves".

If I find the right owner I'll let the jewel go but I'm not flexible on the price so she'll be mine for a while longer I think.....and I'll have no regrets. None at all. :yeso:

[Ldub]

You know I'm on the fence about this. I had a nasty sasquach looking guy willing to give me $9k but then told me he planned on gutting the interior's back half to "carry tools around". I declined---she deserves better. The problem is it's sitting in the garage more than it's being driven. I have an upcoming retirement in December and momma & I were considering a "touring" car to travel about. If I do go out and get a Lexus Hybrid or Infiniti then I'm looking at 3 autos (the VX and my '06 Frontier) with each needing insurance.

So as I said I'm not really sure what to do. I guess I'll fall back to a lesson my daddy taught me early in life in that "if you don't know what to do then do nothing--things usually will take care of themselves".

If I find the right owner I'll let the jewel go but I'm not flexible on the price so she'll be mine for a while longer I think.....and I'll have no regrets. None at all. :yeso:


Well...at least that's of some comfort to me...:yesgray:

And speaking as a "nasty sasquach looking guy"...I'd like to point out, we ain't all bad...:laughing:

However I do agree, she deserves better than having her rear interior gutted & filled with tools...:yesgray:

[phines]

However I do agree, she deserves better than having her rear interior gutted & filled with tools...:yesgray:

Oops... :o:o:o


BTW, my astral is #1214 with 145k miles on it.
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Lesbian live (http://www.girlcamfriend.com/webcam/lesbian-couples/)

[SuperBoomTurbo]

I'm going to 2nd that Sasquatch remark. Apparently the VX is THE go-to vehicle for us lanky, gangly fur-covered fools. An natural choice given our chosen habitat :yeso:

[geshaw30]

I'm going to 2nd that Sasquatch remark. Apparently the VX is THE go-to vehicle for us lanky, gangly fur-covered fools. An natural choice given our chosen habitat :yeso:

Thousand pardons. I had no clue there were this many "megafauna cryptid yeti brown hybrids" out there lurking about. I hold no ill will and please keep your shirts on (for those of us with allergies). Drive on I say, and may your windows always have a dark tint.

[vxaddict]

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMAG0142.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=19529)

Vin: #0764
Miles: 170,000
Me: NOT a Sasquatch, but am the 4th owner of this VX. The 2 previous owners were also members on this board. In fact, I just searched and emailed the guy who owned it before the person I purchased from. He confirmed some of the engine work I was told about and basically said great things about the truck. I love this site!

My other cars:
2003 Porsche 996 Carrera Coupe (My garage queen)
2002 BMW 325CI Coupe (selling to make room for the VX)

[gergmon]

#0140 - I've owned this VX for a year and some. I'm the 3rd owner, started with 124k. I had to replace a CV boot, fuel injector, and head gasket. After that drove her cross country with no problem.
Just hit 136k, just need brakes,new shocks and some minor body work on the front right fender.

[Cris]

year 1999 mileage 194,362 vin. 1307 bought it in early 2000 still turns me on when I turn it on!!!

[VXjunky]

i for one would love to see pics of a $1300 vx

[vt_maverick]

1307 is the last four of the VIN, not the price. ;)

[VXjunky]

thanks mav

[Ala5ka]

I just picked one of these guys up today with only 28K on the clock :) Love it so far, but I haven't pucshed the "power" button yet...Hmm

[Anita]

Push that button and leave it on!! You are a VXer now.

And pictures please!

[nocturnalVX]

I just picked one of these guys up today with only 28K on the clock :) Love it so far, but I haven't pucshed the "power" button yet...Hmm

28k!!! Nice! Enjoy your new ride, and welcome to the addiction... :thumbup:

[VXobsession]

I'm a new Astral owner. I was going to post a pic but I cannot figure out how. I feel like an idiot....

[Mile High VX]

I'm a new Astral owner. I was going to post a pic but I cannot figure out how. I feel like an idiot....

click on Gallery
go to Gallery Links
go to Photo Upload and follow the prompts

Welcome and you'll get the hang of it soon...:yeso::yesgray:

[twalker920]

1999 VIN 0210
137k on the clock, but in amazing shape

Taking her up in to the mountains north of Silverthorne, Colorado this weekend! Dirt and mud incoming :)

Have a great weekend all!

(pics in the gallery, hopefully I'll have some naugh...err...dirty pics come Monday)

Edit: a few pics from the weekend...only a little bit of rugged trail to navigate to a hiking trailhead (Elliot Ridge), but the VX performed admirably, and the kids in the backseat christened it the "fun truck" with my 6 year old niece proclaiming that my VX "its like it is made to do this" as we crawled and bounced over the rocks and gulleys ;-) Sharp girl my niece.

At the trailhead
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/MG_2398.JPG

Roughing it at the cabin :D
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/MG_2328.JPG

One sharp looking ride
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/MG_2326.JPG

My dog Q glad to be able to roam the mountainside
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/MG_2338.JPG

[metalman1980]

Here's my astral parked at Makapu'u beach on the island of oahu, Hawaii :)

It's one of 3 on the island to the best of my knowledge. Sorry, I don't have the vin#. Just hit 113,000 miles and running strong.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/DSC00570.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/10055)

Two more on the island now. My yellow one out in Ewa and my friend just bought a green one from washington thats out in pearl city.... :bwgy:

[FenderBender]

1999
#0758
116,000 Miles

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/vx39.jpg

[VXorado]

Welcome, thats a cleaning looking VX!

[FenderBender]

Thanks pic was taken just after a fresh waxing. :)

[UWVX89]

Best color. No arguments.

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/225905_10150252049423885_682358884_8959906_3844393 _n.jpg

[VXR]

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/225905_10150252049423885_682358884_8959906_3844393 _n.jpg

A good second choice. No arguments:thumbup:

[VX MileHigh]

I got my VX through eBay. It had 94,000 miles on it and got it for $4,200 and then it cost about $800 to ship from Ohio. Since I got it a couple of weeks I have been going through it and getting it back into "original" shape. So far I have done the following:

The right door was binding on the fender, I took off the cladding and found a minor crunch on the fender. I straightened out and got the door to open freely. I have started to renew the cladding using a heat gun. I am part of a thread concerning that subject. To get the emission check done, I had to have a new muffler and tail pipe installed. I drove into a small shop near my house and they had the new muffler and tail pipe install in less than a half hour. The front cladding had an "L" shaped cut in it, I am guessing that happened when the fender got crushed in. I plastic welded it from behind and am using a product made to fill in dings and dents in plastic bumper covers. I am going to have to spray the front cladding with bumper paint to even out the color from where I repaird it. I just got the brakes done. That was more expensive then I had guessed it would be but the rotors could not be resurfaced and the calipers where not in real good shape. There was also a seal leaking on the rear axle. There is a fair amount of rust on the front suspension parts so I am hoping to take them off this weekend and sand blast them clean. When I have the front end apart, I will probably put new upper and lower ball joints on. New bushings will go on the control arms and I will probably replace the bushing on the sway bars as well. I have strated to repaint the hood insert but found other things to do and haven't finished it. The VX was in Mississippi, I think it was, for a good part of its life hence the rust issues. Once I get the front suspension cleaned up the rest of the rust on the frame is mostly just surface rust. The front reinforcement that was left would fit into a shoe box when I took it off. I have a reconditioned one ordered and will let everyone if it actually gets here. Inspite of everything else the interior is in pretty good shape. I need to clean the carpets and clean up the interior but that is about it really needs for now.

[princejazzbo]

i technically have an astral silver for the time being. but in the next few weeks all cladding, lights, mirrors, rack, will be removed. cladding mirrors, and rack and spoiler will be rhinolined. lights will be sanded and buffed til they are clear and visible again, and the rest of the vx will be getting a paint job too.

[H3_VX]

i technically have an astral silver for the time being. but in the next few weeks all cladding, lights, mirrors, rack, will be removed. cladding mirrors, and rack and spoiler will be rhinolined. lights will be sanded and buffed til they are clear and visible again, and the rest of the vx will be getting a paint job too.

Color chosen already?

[princejazzbo]

Color chosen already?

Urban camo :p

[H3_VX]

Urban camo :p

Sat it ain't so.

[chadzu]

Just picked up #0555. 179K miles on the odometer, still pretty stock and in decent shape.

[H3_VX]

Just picked up #0555. 179K miles on the odometer, still pretty stock and in decent shape.

Congrats and welcome. Pics?

[mikieg]

Yep...

[Hcloud13]

Here are some pics of my Astral Silver VX

I'll only upload some pics,the rest are in the link.
http://s247.photobucket.com/albums/gg130/Hcloud13/vehicross/

Vin 1176
98k miles
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg130/Hcloud13/vehicross/011.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg130/Hcloud13/vehicross/001.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg130/Hcloud13/vehicross/005.jpg
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg130/Hcloud13/vehicross/014.jpg

[bartmanS4]

Damn! That's a clean looking '99 HCloud.

[bartmanS4]

Just picked mine up for $3400.
Miles 162xxx
VIN #1396

It's a work in progress. The paint is weathered so I'll eventually get it sprayed, I think I'll go with French Racing Blue but it will still be an Astral at heart. Here is the before picture:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/Full1.JPG

I also just bought a '98 Trooper 5 spd as a donor car!

[Lavx0642]

Hey guys just got my first vx!!!! I'm 17 but it's been an icon to my dad ever since it came out. Finally we found one in astral and I fell in love! It had been hit on the right side but that's already getting repaired (btw, these trimmings are really easy to mold back!). It's a beast at 4x4 and one heck of a car can't wait to see more in my area spotted 3 already!!! Heres a pic it's all stock!

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee432/artak475/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpg (http://s1227.photobucket.com/user/artak475/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image.jpg.html)

[Frankenstein]

Here is mine.http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IMG_20131109_144133_998.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24245)

[Vehi-Cross-Az]

I have a 99 Astral myself, had it since Oct 2007

[nairbnuapak]

99 Astral , VIN 0273, 110,000 mi. ( THE GREEN CRAB ) http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/2/thumbs/40600003.JPG ('http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/2/40600003.JPG') http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/2/thumbs/40600003.JPG ('http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/2/40600003.JPG') http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/2/thumbs/40600003.JPG ('http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/2/40600003.JPG')
have had my baby for about 5 yrs now and I still can't get over how many comments, looks and pics people take all the time. Its great.

[Camoman]

Just got ours. Florida 154k miles. # 1085. Original color but resprayed several years ago. It needs front mounts for roof rack and covers for all four mounts. Someone must have hauled a mattress or plywood because the mounts are split and bent. Maybe more items after I drive it som

[silvercross]

This is Silvercross. Sold my blown cross in 2010. The rest was in perfect condition. Wish I had kept it. Pensacola Florida. Take care.

[RodL]

https://i.imgur.com/fO9mj8Bl.jpg

So that one worked.