ALL Ironmans Check in Here....

[CoastieCosta567]

Well Guess is the Ironmans turn, the toughest of all the VX's. :bwgy:

All Ironmans Check here.
Miliage?
Year?
Recent Picture.

[CoastieCosta567]

1999
145,000 +.

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e344/Puravidahawaii/march2009068.jpg

[Gussie2000]

Thread jack ! :p

Ironman are all on steroids :p

[tomdietrying]

Yep,
I have to agree with Coastie on this one.
Peace.
Tom

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

hail-hail the gangs all here :cool:

2000 IronMan VX
87,800 miles

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/2008_Moab_Utah_pics_002.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=12661)

[Joe_Black]

Oh goodie, I get to post on two "me, me" threads! ;) If only we still had the Dragon!

1999 Victory White 0474 checking in. :smilewink

[cyronman]

-cyronman-

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/IMG_0040.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/10553)

[Petos]

Me here, 1999, odometer shows 75.000 miles (but in reality probably way more than that), had a blown engine in January, but now it is alive again :) picture coming up

[don moore]

remember all whites are ironman...and all ironmans are white....
Silver is the best...wooooosh :p

[circmand]

Well Guess is the Ironmans turn, the toughest of all the VX's. :bwgy:.

Dullest color in the world and throw on a few decals to jazz it up.

JAZZHANDS

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

Dullest color in the world and throw on a few decals to jazz it up.

JAZZHANDS

Opinion's are like......


I will admit though...if I didn't own an IronMan I'd probably own a FoxFire...and if I didn't own that I'd probably own an Astral...and if I didn't own that I'd probably own an Ebony...but I wouldn't own Kaiser silver or Dragon green and NEVER own Proton Yeller! :p

P.S.--if I could change the color of my little "pop corn eat'in fella" in my sig...I'd do it in a heartbeat! lol.

[tom4bren]

"Opinion's are like......"

... & your's is officially ignored:)

[Scott Harness]

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/000_0014.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=12466)
1999 Ironman 122,376

[JHarris1385]

2000 79k

[AlaskaVX]

2001 DD at 108,000 miles
2000 LS-1 Project ~30,000

[Jolly Roger VX'er]

"Opinion's are like......"

... & your's is officially ignored:)

(Mr.) Offset from He11 = Smarta$$ :)


Hey...why don't you pruneton VX'ers go back to your "ole yeller", dead thread... yuse bunch 'o' troublemakers! You don't see any FoxFire guys/gals stirr'in up trouble on dis here IronMan thread!

[tom4bren]

Dang - Ironman owners are certainly a testy bunch; aren't they?:)

[Crowml]

Ironman in Atlanta here!

[carlymac]

Carlymac here from Tennessee
99' Ironman #278
86K on the ticker

[Petos]

remember all whites are ironman...and all ironmans are white....
Silver is the best...wooooosh :p

false
there are plenty of white JDM VXs which are NOT Ironmen!
remember, there is life outside of US! ;)

[Leah]

1999 Ironman
139,900 miles!

A member of the VX community since it was started on edmunds.com.

Thanks, Moncha, for keeping us rolling.

[Gussie2000]

false
there are plenty of white JDM VXs which are NOT Ironmen!
remember, there is life outside of US! ;)

They still all on steroids :p

[Gussie2000]

(Mr.) Offset from He11 = Smarta$$ :)


Hey...why don't you pruneton VX'ers go back to your "ole yeller", dead thread... yuse bunch 'o' troublemakers! You don't see any FoxFire guys/gals stirr'in up trouble on dis here IronMan thread!

Upss :o

[Leah]

Ironman, Ironman, where have you been?
"I've been to the hills to let my wheels spin."

Ironman, Ironman, what did you see?
"Hummers and Jeeps and other SUVs."

Ironman, Ironman, what did you do?
"Followed them up trails eating mud that they threw."

Ironman, Ironman, why did you leave?
"I got tired of wasting my gas pulling them out!"

[Gussie2000]

Ironman, Ironman, where have you been?
"I've been to the hills to let my wheels spin."

Ironman, Ironman, what did you see?
"Hummers and Jeeps and other SUVs."

Ironman, Ironman, what did you do?
"Followed them up trails eating mud that they threw."

Ironman, Ironman, why did you leave?
"I got tired of wasting my gas pulling them out!"

And then what happened iroman ?

I saw shiny silver who helped me get back home. :p

[Leah]

And then what happened iroman ?

I saw shiny silver who helped me get back home. :p

Ironman, Ironman why aren't you home?
"Silver got stuck and I've no gas to tow'em.":rolleyes:LOL

[VX1]

Representing Lakeland, FL. 45,000 miles

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/P1020153a.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/14519)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/P1010055a.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/14518)

[don moore]

Dang - Ironman owners are certainly a testy bunch; aren't they?:)


yes they are...lol:p

[Bill Brown]

1999 50,913 (Been driving about 1,000 miles/year since moving here to California, 6 years ago.)

[Doomer]

Doomer here in DFW....1999 IronMan- 76K & going strong. Previous owner removed IronMan decals from exterior. Stealth IronMan??

[Bill Brown]

Doomer here in DFW....1999 IronMan- 76K & going strong. Previous owner removed IronMan decals from exterior. Stealth IronMan??My last big road trip was driving from DFW to move here. In 1999, bought my Ironman, new, from a DFW dealership and removed the decals the next day. Thought the decals made my VX look cheap and tacky.

[Waderizer]

Waderizer here, 2001 Victory White Ironman, number 150. imported him from New York last Aug, he now wow's the crowds in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Anyone know how many Canadian VX's and Ironman models?

[Gussie2000]

Waderizer here, 2001 Victory White Ironman, number 150. imported him from New York last Aug, he now wow's the crowds in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Anyone know how many Canadian VX's and Ironman models?


Hi wander !

deffinetly there's more canadian Vx'ers but you may be the only ironman over there so be proud of.

[Ldub]

Waderizer here, 2001 Victory White Ironman, number 150. imported him from New York last Aug, he now wow's the crowds in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Anyone know how many Canadian VX's and Ironman models?

If you use the "advanced search" in the members list,(look in quick links) & plug in CA, as your search criteria (under country), you'll find no fewer than 46 members in the great white nort!...:thumbup:

[Fe]

Checking in from Tomball, TX. VX1 from Tampa/Clearwater has the coolest car combo - Ironman & XK8...in the same garage. :yesy:

[leanit]

Here she is...clean and basically a garage queen. I would love to take her out and get her nasty but the truth is...I can't remember the last time she was rained on. I know she didn't see rain this summer. Thanks, JD

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IronMan_photos_022.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=15849)

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IronMan_photos_029.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=15850)

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IronMan_photos_011.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=15847)

[Gussie2000]

Here she is...clean and basically a garage queen. I would love to take her out and get her nasty but the truth is...I can't remember the last time she was rained on. I know she didn't see rain this summer. Thanks, JD

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IronMan_photos_022.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=15849)

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IronMan_photos_029.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=15850)

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/IronMan_photos_011.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=15847)


Wow what a very nice looking & sexy ironman :p

Welcome leanit to the VX world. :yesgray:

Have fun as much as you can,That VX looks ready to go any where

[Kona-Vs]

got a 99 ironman a few weeks ago the ironmam logo on the hood is barley visable black outlined letters is this the way it came or have the white letters bin removed?

[Moonrover]

yea it has been removed when i acquired my ride at first i thought it was faded, but if you look at some pictures in the gallery it seem like its a vinal decal that had been removed. To bad i wish it was still there though to add to the car design.

[Bill Brown]

The day I bought my brand new '99 Ironman (12 miles on the odometer) I removed the hood decal, because I didn't like how it looked. Even before I made the decision to buy the Ironman I intended to remove the decal if I bought it.

[Triathlete]

All Ironmans Check here.

Recent Picture.

I've done 13 Ironmans...does that count?:bwgy:
And heres a recent pic...
http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/Triathlete/2009%20IMAZ/Tortie057.jpg

But we all know Ebony's rock!:rotate:

[tomdietrying]

Sorry Billy. It doesn't count unless you qualify for Hawaii.:bwgy:
Peace.
Tom

jk - you can be part of the group.

[Bill Brown]

I've done 13 Ironmans...does that count?:bwgy:
nBut we all know Ebony's rock!:rotate:Congrats on your Ironmans, though it would be cooler to drive to the meets in an Ironman.

[a/cwizard]

01 from BAYTOWN,TX 145,000 now pronto.Call me dumb but what makes it an IRONMAN?Maybe insurance on it would be cheaper if it wasnt.

[Ldub]

01 from BAYTOWN,TX 145,000 now pronto.Call me dumb but what makes it an IRONMAN?Maybe insurance on it would be cheaper if it wasnt.

The Ironman package consisted of exterior graphics, ironman logo floor mats, standard luggage rack, iromaan logo embroidery on the front seats, & upgraded Sony Xplod speakers in 00 & 01.

I think most of that is right, but you get the idea, mostly cosmetics.

[dgl82182]

01 ironman 62k from Connecticut here i would love to put pics on here but dont know how to. by the way my ironman is stock with clarion speakers not sony xplod

[Ldub]

i would love to put pics on here but dont know how to.

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

Welcome to the forums...:yes:

[Axelivan]

Hi there, mine: '99 and 125k miles on it ( and check Engine light on, @$@#%!!! dam EGR)
But still love it :-)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/vx43.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=16391)

[yellowgizmo99]

'99, 110K miles from Biloxi, MS.

[Bill Brown]

Oops.

[Tookie]

1999
76k!
Sweeeeeet!

[DBihari]

remember all whites are ironman...and all ironmans are white....
Silver is the best...wooooosh :p
quick question?? anyone ever heard of a black ironman vx?

[dgl82182]

there is no such thing as a black ironman unless it was painted black

just got my baby back 69k and a fully rebuilt motor time to enjoy whats left of the summer

[Trudy Carp]

After a near disaster in July of 08, when she was T-boned by a Chevy Sierra, my 01 Ironman is still alive and kicking. A little wind noise from that door at higher speeds, but I can still go through a car wash, so I'm good. At 124k, she still reminds me when the EGR system is due for a cleaning by suddenly chewing through oil. It's amazing how that just shuts right off as soon as the EGR is cleaned out. She's due for a rest.......after our coming September Colorado River float/camp trip through Ruby/Horse Thief Canyon. She pulls the boat & equipment trailer. I have been very cautious off road.....only a small scuff on the underside of my left rear bumper cover.......my NEW bumper cover.......
casualty of Kane Creek Trail......that last big climb was a %^%#$$!

[Kona-Vs]

:right::_confused:argue:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/028.JPGhttp://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/0261.JPG

[VRox]

2001 Ironman Victory
71,262 miles
Centennial Colorado

CRap, I need a pic!

[yellowgizmo99]

picked up my second '99 Ironman, great shape but bad engine, got it in Maryland, will get some pics tomorrow, plan on 5-speed swap when I do the engine, my other one got pissed at me the other night and made the brake switch go out while I was at the pick up window at Sonic's, after sitting there for 30 minutes it felt better and let me getin gear so I could get home. piced up new switch and replaced it next day and everything is good.

[Risin_Bison]

99 Ironman In Fargo.....yes Fargo.

125,000 miles

"Ozzy"....I always name my vehicles.

Worlds worst and probably cheapest stereo....that will change soon...

[cdvntx]

1999 VX with 80000.
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f244/CDV5810/Vehicles/VX01.jpg

[svbigtuna]

1999 133000 miles and some deferred maintenance.


http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/2/thumbs/2010-12-11_13_24_20.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=19670)

[Cdub]

1999 with 94k miles.

[2Bonthewater]

Just picked up a 1999 with 94,500 miles on it...............didn't even get off the lot without the CHECK ENGINE light coming on.....took it to my garage because the Dealer who was selling it had more --AS-IS-- excuses than I could count-- finally got them to go halfers on a diagnostic check and subsequent replacement of spark plugs--so glad that is all it was.......my kids love it.......my wife has taken a shine to it.......I think it is the coolest....and the garage I use, thought it looked pretty cool.......not bad for a vehicle that is almost 13 years old.........

so far: passenger window--not functional--well, was for one down, one up, one down and Uh Oh--but not up again, wiper-washer fluid does not work, missing this and that--small things...........

Happy as could be.........the dealer said they replaced the muffler because it was too loud...whatever they put on it--sucks.......need to find that SIC hummmmm

not looking to do any mods to it..........but down the road, who knows.........it will suffice as our 2nd vehicle.......and the 4X4 will get us through the snow and up and down the driveway to our house..........

here's looking to many years of happy ownership

Vinny

[deermagnet]

Hey, Vince, welcome aboard. I saw you signed up yesterday and searched that interesting screen name and found out you're a fishing guide from down near Reading. I'm a VX original owner from Lackawanna County, near Scranton.

And guess what? Flyfishing for trout is the overwhelming passion of my life. I've been trout fishing for forty years. There's not many fishing nuts here, like us, and certainly no dedicated flyfishermen. I fish the Poconos, Catskills, and eastern Endless Mountains. I'm a member of paflyfish.com also. I posted there for ten years, but gave up posting on all fishing forums a couple years ago. I couldn't stand all the kiss 'n tell about small, wild trout streams.

It's nowhere near as extensive as your site, but this is my Flyfishin' Page-
http://www.wtv-zone.com/markg/fishin.html (http://www.wtv-zone.com/markg/fishin.html)

I see you're up for hike also. This my Catskill Hiking Page-
http://www.wtv-zone.com/markg/kaats.html (http://www.wtv-zone.com/markg/kaats.html)

You'll get your new VX in top shape little by little. This place has everything you need to know, and if you can't find it, just ask.

Again, welcome and don't be a stranger. :yesy:

Mark Griffin (a VX lifer):_steering

[tom4bren]

Vinny,

Welcome to the addiction that is VX ownership.

Use the search function for the window fix ... lotsa info on that.

For the washer fluid thing. Check to make sure the hose is still connected to the reservoir. Mine's come off twice. IIRC there's also been a couple of members who have just had a blown fuse on that circuit and one or two that had to clear the tubes that run to the squirters (but in that case its likely that one suirter worked while the other didn't).

[2Bonthewater]

Thanks Fellas.......woke up to a dead battery........the wife didn't turn off the GPS.....ahhahahahha

nothing is ever simple !!

It will be fun........that is for sure.........

[2Bonthewater]

Hey Mark, give me a shout through my email: vinny@2Bonthewater.com

I'll tell you why I quit posting on the fly fishing site.....bunch of tools on there..... I too gave up posting on all Forums......not worth the hassle


Love fishing without a doubt, passed down to the kids......they have each tied their own fly...... at 5 and 6 years old, they are now 7 and almost 6 !!!

military, college, state officer.......now a man with 2 horrible shoulders who loves to take people fishing............

Now, to keep my newly purchased VX up to par and running for a very long time....that sucker was like driving a sports car.......one ride with all cylinders firing and I was like, Holy Crap.......13 years old and still ripping

SIDE NOTE: when my mechanic pulled the sparkplug from slot 6, he goes, looks brand new !! then immediately goes, no, it is cracked......something creepy going on with the dealer I purchased it from !!! every spark plug was covered in oil and looked used.....all but the troubled plug.....somebody was doing something shady.........why are car dealerships so shady !!!! they kept telling me they couldn't do a diagnostic because their system didn't do Isuzu??? MY mechanic said they are full of poop

either way.....not sweating the lettuce.......the family owns a vehicle that looks sweet.....and since we are a small family, the kids don't have much of a problem crawling into the back........found Recaro Booster seats for the kids that match the vehicle......the kids are like---Are they Leather Too !!!

Love my rugrats........

and to all the folks who purchased these guys brand new and still own it:

Out Freaking Standing

those pictures are beautiful !!!


Hey, Vince, welcome aboard. I saw you signed up yesterday and searched that interesting screen name and found out you're a fishing guide from down near Reading. I'm an VX original owner from Lackawanna County, near Scranton.

And guess what? Flyfishing for trout is the overwhelming passion of my life. I've been trout fishing for forty years. There's not many fishing nuts here, like us, and certainly no dedicated flyfishermen. I fish the Poconos, Catskills, and eastern Endless Mountains. I'm a member of paflyfish.com also. I posted there for ten years, but gave up posting on all fishing forums a couple years ago. I couldn't stand all the kiss 'n tell about small, wild trout streams.

It's nowhere near as extensive as your site, but this is my Flyfishin' Page-
http://www.wtv-zone.com/markg/fishin.html (http://www.wtv-zone.com/markg/fishin.html)

I see you're up for hike also. This my Catskill Hiking Page-
http://www.wtv-zone.com/markg/kaats.html (http://www.wtv-zone.com/markg/kaats.html)

You'll get your new VX in top shape little by little. This place has everything you need to know, and if you can't find it, just ask.

Again, welcome and don't be a stranger. :yesy:

Mark Griffin (a VX lifer):_steering

[2Bonthewater]

My Nissan Frontier S/C Crew Cab has had the washer fluid hose come off a few times.......I'm hoping it is the same with the VX, simple fix once you understand where the hose is coming from and where it is supposed to go !!!

Once I knew I was buying a VX I registered and read up on troubles I will encounter......I knew what I was getting before I purchased it, but seriously.....there are not many of these vehicles out there.......and once I sold the wife on it......it was game on......I'm just hoping it is as good in the snow as everyone says......that was a big selling point....we live in the middle 92 acres, rent a very old stone home and the house is 1/4 mile away from the road-- snow up to about 14 inches isn't a problem with the Frontier....more than that and my truck turns into a plow......when that happens, we park the vehicles at the bottom of the driveway and use my ice fishing sled to drag the rugrats back and forth......it is fun......but most folks wouldn't see it that way !!!

Vinny
vinny@2Bonthewater.com


Vinny,

Welcome to the addiction that is VX ownership.

Use the search function for the window fix ... lotsa info on that.

For the washer fluid thing. Check to make sure the hose is still connected to the reservoir. Mines come off twice. IIRC there's also been a couple of members who have just had a blown fuse on that circuit and one or two that had to clear the tubes that run to the squirters (but in that case its likely that one suirter worked while the other didn't).

[2Bonthewater]

What underwater camera are you using....great photographs.........

I own a Olympus 790 SW -- been using that streamside since 2007 or so.....I also a Sanyo Xacti --underwater HD video camera and I use a JVC Everio 3CCD HDD 60 GB Hard Disk Camcorder for anything above water--this camera is awesome, but a PITA when it comes to editing -- it is a TOD file and it doesn't play well with others and as of the late, the software on the computer has been spastic.......when the new year comes, I'll be forking out some dinero to purchase a program that will allow me to use any format and edit all my stuff together.....



Hey, Vince, welcome aboard. I saw you signed up yesterday and searched that interesting screen name and found out you're a fishing guide from down near Reading. I'm a VX original owner from Lackawanna County, near Scranton.

And guess what? Flyfishing for trout is the overwhelming passion of my life. I've been trout fishing for forty years. There's not many fishing nuts here, like us, and certainly no dedicated flyfishermen. I fish the Poconos, Catskills, and eastern Endless Mountains. I'm a member of paflyfish.com also. I posted there for ten years, but gave up posting on all fishing forums a couple years ago. I couldn't stand all the kiss 'n tell about small, wild trout streams.

It's nowhere near as extensive as your site, but this is my Flyfishin' Page-
http://www.wtv-zone.com/markg/fishin.html (http://www.wtv-zone.com/markg/fishin.html)

I see you're up for hike also. This my Catskill Hiking Page-
http://www.wtv-zone.com/markg/kaats.html (http://www.wtv-zone.com/markg/kaats.html)

You'll get your new VX in top shape little by little. This place has everything you need to know, and if you can't find it, just ask.

Again, welcome and don't be a stranger. :yesy:

Mark Griffin (a VX lifer):_steering

[deermagnet]

What underwater camera are you using
Those are older underwater shots using a waterproof film camera, before underwater digis were even made. I don't use it anymore and I don't have plans for a waterproof digi.

I have a camcorder I sometimes use when fishing, but I really don't know much about capturing, converting, editing, formating, and all that stuff, so I don't use it much.

Believe it or not, Fred Beans is an authorized Isuzu warranty and repair facility and an Isuzu parts dealer. I don't think I'd trust them servicing your VX, but you have a close place to order Isuzu parts for yourself.

Mark

[2Bonthewater]

outside of the first salesman, everyone else I dealt with were TOOLS....LIARS....

Funny that they'd be an authorized Isuzu anything with the way they acted....especially, the-- our diagnostic machine can't read and Isuzu !!

I had a canon a1 or ae1 underwater film camera, still have it and it still works....have a canon eos GOLD -- Agassi one too......both collecting dust

You have nice shots.......love the pics


Those are older underwater shots using a waterproof film camera, before underwater digis were even made. I don't use it anymore and I don't have plans for a waterproof digi.

I have a camcorder I sometimes use when fishing, but I really don't know much about capturing, converting, editing, formating, and all that stuff, so I don't use it much.

Believe it or not, Fred Beans is an authorized Isuzu warranty and repair facility and an Isuzu parts dealer. I don't think I'd trust them servicing your VX, but you have a close place to order Isuzu parts for yourself.

Mark

[takentolightly]

99 Ironman
94,5XX miles
Other than that, I have replaced my saggy rear springs with some off a trooper, and put a little bit better/taller all season tires on it.
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i275/seXtra/vx.jpg

[jasonm621]

1999 Ironman Thornton, CO
100,159 (Just turned to 100K on Christmas)http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/photo_2_.JPG (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=21832)

[VXorado]

1999 Ironman Thornton, CO
100,159 (Just turned to 100K on Christmas)

I also live in Thornton along with Mdwyer. We should meet up sometime.

[2Bonthewater]

Oh so pretty !!


99 Ironman
94,5XX miles
Other than that, I have replaced my saggy rear springs with some off a trooper, and put a little bit better/taller all season tires on it.
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i275/seXtra/vx.jpg

[2Bonthewater]

Love this vehicle.......smooth ride........it is a purchase I am glad I made !!

Although, I do need a few red plastic screws to keep the rear tire compartment totally closed !!!


http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/2Bonthewater/Icefishingfirst001--wp.jpg

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/2Bonthewater/Icefishingfirst003--wp.jpg

http://i653.photobucket.com/albums/uu252/2Bonthewater/Icefishingfirst009--wp.jpg

[Gussie2000]

Welcome vince !

The spare tire cover screws can be purchase @ saint charles isuzu,ask for merlin and let him know you are a new member of this great forum.

Good deal + free shipping !!

[2Bonthewater]

Thanks Gussie--

Will do !!!


Welcome vince !

The spare tire cover screws can be purchase @ saint charles isuzu,ask for merlin and let him know you are a new member of this great forum.

Good deal + free shipping !!

[VXorado]

Its been a couple years of VX happiness. I guess it's time to check in & take over this thread with some pics. :)

July 2009 Ironman "ZU" purchased with 107K miles.The VX had a small spacer lift & 31" tires.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/VX_0014.jpg

2011 and I've been mod crazy :smack:. 35" tires, 919 coil springs, 3" body lift, 2" diff drop, kilby skid plates, Hella 500s, custom hood insert, roof rack, manual hubs, custom spare tire carrier & black hood ;). Now ZU is my daily driver & has 127K miles on the odo. Soon to be installing rock sliders, winch, on board air, snorkel, cargo basket, ARB lockers & my own super flexy rear axle mod.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/106_2159.JPG
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/2/medium/IMAG0184-1-2.jpg

[2Bonthewater]

Thanks to everyone on the site for posting so much awesome information......the VX had its first oil change a few weeks ago, the wife has been driving from SE PA to NJ for job training..........with all that in mind......I have been really watching the oil........before she left on Tuesday morning, I checked the oil and told her to take the Frontier........told her why........

here, the VX was down over a quart in little under 1000 miles.........

I did not have the PCV valve changed out--- that will happen from here on out with every oil change.....

new owner.....the vehicle is in great condition...but, when I bought it, a spark plug was cracked and it was running like crap....replaced all the spark plugs and it ran fine.......

my mechanic explained what to look for--blue smoke when starting up (PCV) vs. smoke coming out the exhaust when I lay off the gas while going downhill
(bad rings / valve guides)

plenty of smoke when starting up--not sure if was BLUE or just grey because it is cold out.......but I didn't see anything out the side mirror when I let off the gas pedal going down a hill

then after searching the site......I came across the EGR valve? still not sure what that is....but reading all the info gave me a headache !!!

would my best bet be--since I am a new owner--and mechanically the vehicle may not have been best taken care of--- I should do what??

currently there is 96740 thousand miles on it......Oil change sticker says 99080--- so, it was't driven all too long before noticing some oil was missing...I'd say a quart and a half? or just over a quart......

I'm not a mechanic.........not even close.......I can check the oil and other fluids and fill em up if needed......but that's about it

[2Bonthewater]

Holy Crap !!!!


Its been a couple years of VX happiness. I guess it's time to check in & take over this thread with some pics. :)

July 2009 Ironman "ZU" purchased with 107K miles.The VX had a small spacer lift & 31" tires.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/VX_0014.jpg

2011 and I've been mod crazy :smack:. 35" tires, 919 coil springs, 3" body lift, 2" diff drop, kilby skid plates, Hella 500s, custom hood insert, roof rack, manual hubs, custom spare tire carrier & black hood ;). Now ZU is my daily driver & has 127K miles on the odo. Soon to be installing rock sliders, winch, on board air, snorkel, cargo basket, ARB lockers & my own super flexy rear axle mod.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/106_2159.JPG
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/2/medium/IMAG0184-1-2.jpg

[Maddawg]

You mention a 3 inch body lift? Not a 3 inch suspension lift???

[tom4bren]

You mention a 3 inch body lift? Not a 3 inch suspension lift???

Here's how he did it:

http://www.vehicross.info/modules.php?name=Content&file=viewarticle&id=91

[Maddawg]

Hey, thanks Tom! I knew I saw this somewhere here in this man-cave of knowledge. Just couldn't find my way back to it. It's in My Favs now.

[tom4bren]

No problem. It was on the top of the How 2 list on the home page (I didn't even need to use the search function:))

[Maddawg]

I'll make it official and do an entry like everyone.
Bought mine in August 2008 with 68,000 miles on her. Now she has 83,000 miles on her. As I understand it there were only 400 of the Ironman Edition delivered to the U.S. Wonder how many are left?? Here's a before and after pic of my baby.
http://i50.tinypic.com/15n0ohv.jpg
http://i48.tinypic.com/fcsj8k.jpg
I'm still considering doing a 3 inch body lift.

[Bill Brown]

Maddawg, looks great in both pictures. Where was the first picture taken?

[Waderizer]

Started in Vegas, as an executive head office ride, then was sold internally by Isuzu to a dealer in Denver, then I found it in New York, it's in Saskatchewan now, wonder how far North she'll end up? 140k, runs strong, looks great, riding on 18's but got big lug mudders for the fun days! All stock, perfect, as Isuzu intended!

[Maddawg]

Maddawg, looks great in both pictures. Where was the first picture taken?
That shot was taken on Hwy 138 close to Lake Arrowhead (Calif). Its a viewpoint pulloff along the highway. :)

[VehiCrow]

Hey all,
Been almost a month now since owning my "Dream Car!"
Fell in love back in 99 after first seeing and test driving it. My test drive was during a Blizzard in Montana. SOLD! SOLD! SOLD!
I am Originally from Montana relocated to Gilroy,CA (Garlic Capital of the World)
I am an Enrolled member of the Crow Nation/Tribe in Montana.
Loving my VX the more I drive it.
I enjoy this site and all the Knowledge in the search.
Here is my daily Driver, Bone Stock besides Stereo.
Look forward to the Journey with you all.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/01_Ironman.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24057)

[GPA]

and loving her more each day.
She has 95k miles.
So far I have done R1 Slotted Brake Rotors, EBC Green Brake Pads, APEX Stainless Brake Lines, and Tweaked the Torsion Bars to level.
Next week will do Rancho 9000 Adjustable Shocks, Idler Pulley, Belt Tensioner, and New Serpentine Belt.
After that, time to decide on larger tires.:thumbup:
GPA

[Maddawg]

Hey all,
Been almost a month now since owning my "Dream Car!"
Fell in love back in 99 after first seeing and test driving it. My test drive was during a Blizzard in Montana. SOLD! SOLD! SOLD!
I am Originally from Montana relocated to Gilroy,CA (Garlic Capital of the World)
I am an Enrolled member of the Crow Nation/Tribe in Montana.
Loving my VX the more I drive it.
I enjoy this site and all the Knowledge in the search.
Here is my daily Driver, Bone Stock besides Stereo.
Look forward to the Journey with you all.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/01_Ironman.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=24057)

Is that your "truggie" in the gallery?

[VehiCrow]

Is that your "truggie" in the gallery?

I wish! Looks like it would be fun to drive. Was at a body shop across from the tire shop I was at.

My Dad just picked up a RAPTOR and still lives in Montana. So I will be testing that this next weekend. I will take some pics and post when I return.

[EVO]

Hello! Basically have liked the Vehicross for quite a long time and finally pulled the trigger earlier this year! She runs strong for 173,00 miles, rocksliders, tow hitch w/Super Bumper, have been driving her everyday now and love it!!

[Maddawg]

Hello! Basically have liked the Vehicross for quite a long time and finally pulled the trigger earlier this year! She runs strong for 173,00 miles, rocksliders, tow hitch w/Super Bumper, have been driving her everyday now and love it!!

Sounds great, post some pics of it :yeso:

[Cire36]

Im a recent VX Ironman owner. I purchased at 99 about a month ago.

I have a question. I went thru the glove box and found all the original paperwork that comes with a new one. One piece talks about a "Smartpark 2000". I did a search but did not come up with anything. Does anyone know what the Smartpark 2000 is? Thanks.

[Bill Brown]

Im a recent VX Ironman owner. I purchased at 99 about a month ago.

I have a question. I went thru the glove box and found all the original paperwork that comes with a new one. One piece talks about a "Smartpark 2000". I did a search but did not come up with anything. Does anyone know what the Smartpark 2000 is? Thanks.Congrats fellow 99er. Looks like a previous owner installed one of those parking assist systems: http://www.opticplanet.com/contents/products/atnaut20bacs.html

[Cobrajet]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=www.smartpark.net+smartpark+2000

[JayDallas]

Hey guys,

I just got my Ironman like a month ago. I love it. 1999, 152k becoming an addiction. Let me know if there is any other vx's in the Dallas area. http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/2/10811653_10205410617770618_772844614_n.jpghttp://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/2/10457935_10205539781439629_4741510377082969226_n.j pghttp://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/2/10401511_10205539791439879_2171463387470431099_n.j pghttp://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/2/10312362_10205539837961042_6208684785671939360_n.j pghttp://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/2/20141205_204014188_iOS.jpg

[Bill Brown]

Wow! A '99 Ironman with all its original badging. Bought my '99 Ironman new from a Dallas dealership in '99. However, had decided to remove the "Ironman" off the hood and "Isuzu" off the back door before making the purchase. Took 'em off the day after purchase. No regrets. Still like how it looks without those badges, but seeing yours with its badging looks better now than in 1999. Welcome aboard.

[Maddawg]

Wow! A '99 Ironman with all its original badging. Bought my '99 Ironman new from a Dallas dealership in '99. However, had decided to remove the "Ironman" off the hood and "Isuzu" off the back door before making the purchase. Took 'em off the day after purchase. No regrets. Still like how it looks without those badges, but seeing yours with its badging looks better now than in 1999. Welcome aboard.


Except for two things. The Ironman decal is missing on the side view. The Ironman badge is on the right side of the rear door instead of the left side.

[Bill Brown]

Except for two things. The Ironman decal is missing on the side view. The Ironman badge is on the right side of the rear door instead of the left side.Interesting, mine didn't have those Ironman side and rear decals. My then brand new Ironman came without them. My Torque-on-Demand decal is under the 4WD logo on the right side.

[Maddawg]

Interesting, mine didn't have those Ironman side and rear decals. My then brand new Ironman came without them. My Torque-on-Demand decal is under the 4WD logo on the right side.

Mine's a 2001, maybe that's why.

[JayDallas]

It looks like some were removed. I am thinking on repaint the hood and have the iroman redone too.

[Bill Brown]

What does the toggle switch below the gear shift control?

[JayDallas]

That's a switch to turn off the TOD, Basically I have the option to get 2WD or 4WD at the touch of a button. It saves me a bunch of gas and it's easier to maneuver in dry asphalt. I only turn it on when is raining, snowing, etc...

[quikride86]

My 1999 just turned 150K on Christmas day!

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/WP_20140726_004.jpg ('http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/WP_20140726_004.jpg') http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/WP_20141108_001.jpg ('http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/WP_20141108_001.jpg')

[Maddawg]

My 1999 just turned 150K on Christmas day!

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/WP_20140726_004.jpg ('http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/WP_20140726_004.jpg') http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/thumbs/WP_20141108_001.jpg ('http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/WP_20141108_001.jpg')

Original engine??

[Eric]

My 99 Ironman just hit 82k miles

[321ironman]

Just checking in, purchased my 1999 Ironman yesterday and found it contains the original window sticker/destination checklist at 6mi/delivery manifest from Japan to San Diego to Eugene, OR/all work orders completed at the dealership/etc. It seems to have sat at the dealership in Eugene for just over two years before it was purchased, (have original trip permit as well), with 429mi on it in March of 2002. Looks to be in nearly pristine condition and all original with over $1000 in options and final dealer price in 1999 of $30,682 and shipping/handling of 695.00. I had no idea this was such a rare vehicle when I bought it off Craigslist here in Salem, OR from the original owners son. Will post pictures soon when I have the capability. Anything I need to know and what I can do with it to make it even more awesome would be helpful, thanks. The only thing that doesn't seem to work is the 6-disc Isuzu CD changer, (a few cd's seem to be stuck together in it).

[jimmyray]

Did u ever get that 6 disc changer to work?