lots of mods!

[etlsport]

been doing a lot of mods these past couple weeks.. wheels.. fog lights.. on order are a new pioneer flip out dvd player and and a push button ignition.. soon will be starting a center console project!
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/SNC00216.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=16636)

[BeeVenom]

Where are you getting the pushbutton starter? Sounds good.
Scott (BeeVenom)

[Mile High VX]

Looks GREAT!

I used to live in Harleysville, PA right off the Turnpike.

Gotta love the VX in the winter there...:bwgy::smilewink:bgwo::bgwb:

[don moore]

wheels.? what kind and size. fog lights.what kind and how. push button ignition.OHH show pics.

[tom4bren]

Looks like the fog lights match the dash ... 'lectric blue.:)

[etlsport]

the wheels are Granite Alloy GA5's in 18x8.5 w/ a 0 offset.. they have Falken S/TZ04 tires in 285/60/18H (quite a bit of trimming needed to be done since in still stock height)

fog lights were 20 bucks at autozone that i got to fit with the how two by johnny apollo.. they give off a yellowy white light.. probably about 4500-5000 degees... my HIDs are 6000 though, so i did order some LEDs to replace the bulbs so that they match better

the push button ignition has not arrived yet, but was ordered online... will update when it arrives and is installed :thumbup:

[nfpgasmask]

Lookin' purdy, dude!!!

:thumbup: Bart

[PittVXr]

How far past the wheel wells do your tires sit now with the 0 offset wheels?

[Mile High VX]

I've got +6 on my 2001 with 275/60/18's and they stick out 1.75" from the edge of the cladding to the edge of the tire.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCN0025.JPG

[etlsport]

How far past the wheel wells do your tires sit now with the 0 offset wheels?


this is with 8.5", 0 offset.. 285/60/18 (32x11.5)
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/offset_002.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=16642)

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/offset_001.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=16641)

[PittVXr]

Hmmmm. I was wondering if having tires that stick out past the wheel wells would pose a problem with PA inspection.
I see you still have Maryland plates so I guess it doesn't matter???:_confused

[Triathlete]

Looks GREAT!

I used to live in Harleysville, PA right off the Turnpike.

Gotta love the VX in the winter there...:bwgy::smilewink:bgwo::bgwb:

I used to have family that I visited in Slippery Rock, Butler, and Pitt! Have raced in Butler and on Mt Penn.

The VX is looking great. Can't wait for the other mods. Good job!

[VX KAT]

minor TJ...I was born in Butler, and raised in Pittsburgh/Mt. Lebanon!
TJ over
:hj:.....:goof: sorry
Looks good x2!
I used to have family that I visited in Slippery Rock, Butler, and Pitt! Have raced in Butler and on Mt Penn.

The VX is looking great. Can't wait for the other mods. Good job!

[Ldub]

Lookin' Good Eric...:yes:.:thumbup:

:fyi:, I've never been east of Michigan, never been to Pittsburgh, & only know 1 guy who has ever been there...:smilewink..:laughing:

Oh wait, I do know a guy whose last name is Butler...:yesgray:

[etlsport]

Hmmmm. I was wondering if having tires that stick out past the wheel wells would pose a problem with PA inspection.
I see you still have Maryland plates so I guess it doesn't matter???:_confused

im sure it will cause problems in MD too.. i am planning to get some fender flares that i can stick on temporarily to pass any inspections

[crotchrocket]

Hmmmm. I was wondering if having tires that stick out past the wheel wells would pose a problem with PA inspection.
I see you still have Maryland plates so I guess it doesn't matter???:_confused

take it you haven't seen tom4bren's VX then !!!



In the UK you have to have the tyre covered by the wing, but strangely enough its from a birds eye view, so you'd need to add 'fender extensions' My 265 75 16 tyres are 'just' inline with the stock fenders.

etlsport..VX is lookin AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tom4bren]

The big question tho is do you measure how much of the tread protrudes or to the sidewall. Depending on the tire, there can be a significant difference.

[etlsport]

im getting close!..

old monitor and head unit are out, i installed noise suppressors on both my constant power and switched power lines coming to the new unit, i just have to connect a couple more wires and install the new dvd unit :dance:

engine start button is here too, im debating on a place to install it, its just barely too big to fit next to the power/winter buttons, so my choices now are.. fiberglass the bottom DIN slot on the dashboard and install a couple 12v outlets there and put the engine start button in the stock 12v outlet area, or put the push button igniton just below the ignition on the lower part of the drivers dash, there is a nice flat area there too..... decisions decisions..

[vt_maverick]

Think you could put it where the lighter plug is now? If you don't smoke and you're planning on relocating 12v outlets to the bottom DIN anyway, it seems like a good choice (if you can put a nice bracket around it).

[etlsport]

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/SNC00008.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=16685)

almost there... lol

[tom4bren]

DAY-AHM son. Wiring like that should be crinimal.

Stop by & we'll solder all those coinecshuns & loom it up all purdy. I think I can find some in 'lectric blue.

[etlsport]

lower dash panel is almost complete....

finished sanding for the top coat, then a clear and install!


heres a preview..


http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/SNC00081.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17010)

[etlsport]

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/SNC00083.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17020)

[Marlin]

Nice work. I appreciate nice electrical work. It can get confusing. I make sure I take time to label all wires for future reference or future owner.

[Kenny]

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/SNC00083.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17020)

NICE! clean look.
;)should have moved the temp control to the bottom...;)


http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/dash22.jpg

no intentional threadjack.:o

[VXorado]

That push button is sweet! Nice job putting it all together.

I would like to do something similar but i'm afraid my dash would end up looking like your "almost done" picture

[pbkid]

That push button is sweet! Nice job putting it all together.

I would like to do something similar but i'm afraid my dash would end up looking like your "almost done" picture

jon- buy all the electrical crap you want and bring the VX down to my garage with some beer and ill get it all hooked up for you ;)

[tom4bren]

take it you haven't seen tom4bren's VX then !!!



In the UK you have to have the tyre covered by the wing, but strangely enough its from a birds eye view, so you'd need to add 'fender extensions' My 265 75 16 tyres are 'just' inline with the stock fenders.

etlsport..VX is lookin AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was getting my DD inspected on Friday so I took the opportunity to ask the guy what the rules are on tire protrusion. This is for Virginia so you'll hafta check your local juristiction for any clarifications. In VA, the tires can protrude from the fenders 4". That is measured from the most outboard feature of the fender to the most outboard tread feature. So the bottom line is that I am currently leagal (barely) but if I go to a more agressive tread or something with side-biters, I may not be. Fender flares or mudflaps are legal ways of getting around this restriction. Some localities may also allow you to add an amber light above each fender and be legal as well. Now for the caution: What's legal at the inspection station may not be legal in the eyes of your State Police ... and he's packing ... and he's on the same team as the judge. If he tickets you ... guess who wins.

BTW Eric. It looks great - very professional.

Tom

[Ldub]

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/SNC00083.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17020)


BTW Eric. It looks great - very professional.

Tom

Dude...there's a WIRE hangin' out da dash...:confused::laughing:

[etlsport]

ohhhh goodness! i cant believe i left my wire hanging for all to see! :embarasse

thats the video bypass to allow the display to work while driving, i use it because my phone connects to the AV input so i can see google maps, my texts and incoming calls without having to look down at my phone... i still cant find a switch i deem acceptable to put there

[VXorado]

jon- buy all the electrical crap you want and bring the VX down to my garage with some beer and ill get it all hooked up for you ;)

Now that sounds like a plan! "Electrical crap" is my arch nemesis, we'll have to plan something this summer once I figure out the design.

[pbkid]

Now that sounds like a plan! "Electrical crap" is my arch nemesis, we'll have to plan something this summer once I figure out the design.
sounds good man! i can do almost anything electrical right here in my garage ;)

[etlsport]

push button ignition is up and running! the switch i bought was kinda crappy and the relay blew out after 1 start.. the leds in the switch went out too.... had to hotwire the vx to get to the store for a new relay.. would have been really bad if i got pulled over since ignition wires were just twisted together and ignition column was exposed


anyway it works well now and is good fun

anyone looking to do it in an 01 the ig wire is black/red and the st wire is black/white

[soggybottomboyz]

Sweet mods!!!

[etlsport]

time for another update!

dash lights are done now too

white LEDs behind the gauge cluster, gives a very very clean look

blue LEDs throughout the rest of the dash

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/LED_Dash_012.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17353)
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/medium/LED_Dash_009.jpg (http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=17352)

[Ldub]

Looks Great!...:thumbup:

[tom4bren]

Eric,

Looks great. Ya gotta get a new overlay for the guage cluster tho. All that orange hasta be changed over to 'lectric blue.

Tom

[Mile High VX]

Mighty fine.

[MSHardeman]

DADGUMMIT etl! I've been debating this little "mod" for some time, and now that I see it done I want to do it even more. Looks like I'm off to buy some LED bulbs.

Looks good :thumbup:, but I'm with T4B; gotta find a way to change the tach and speedo color.

[etlsport]

its super easy to do the LED conversion the way i did it

went on autolumination.com and superbrightleds.com

the bulbs you will need

(4) 194 bulbs for behind gauge cluster (blue does not work well, doesnt light up the speedo/tach well, green was OK, white was best for me)

(4) 10mm base Neo wedge bulbs (i would suggest getting two colored glass bulbs and 2 led bulbs, the bulbs that light the airflow positions are inconsistent with LED lighting because of how they are designed

(1) Red 8mm base neo-wedge bulb for hazard warning light

(2) 8mm base neo-wedge bulbs for illumination of "on" indicators for mirror and rear defrosters

(3) 8mm base neo-wedge bulbs for illuminating cruise control, heated mirror and rear defroster symbols

the ones i ordered from superbrightleds.com worked well but were a VERY tight fit, so if you put em in backwards theyre a pain in the rear to get back out to flip

i also got a single 74 bulb to light up the ash tray when pulled out, make sure you get something that a. fits through the hole and b. has side facing LEDs, otherwise it wont light anything