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surf-life

01/27/2011, 05:47 PM

Hello everyone,

I have been looking at buying a vx for almost 6 months now, I have the opportunity to buy a ironman and have a full mint black interior swapped into it.

What do you guys think go for it or keep the red interior (I hate the red personally)

Have you ever seen it done before?

It would make a unique vehicle even more unique right?

Thanks,

MSHardeman

01/27/2011, 05:50 PM

I say do whatever makes you happy. If you don't like the red then swap in the black and grey. I, personally, think a grey and black interior in a white VX would look great.....and would probably the only one.

atilla_the_fun

01/27/2011, 05:51 PM

Its your car - the color of the interior really won't affect the value of the VX. This isn't a numbers matching kind of deal. I'd say go with what makes you happy, so if thats the black interior (which I have) then go for it. I personally think that the red interior gives it some.... pzzzaz? Is that enough z's? The black interior can get a little tiring.

Just make sure the Ironman checks out mechanically, thats most important. How do you have a full black interior lying around anyways?

VXjunky

01/27/2011, 05:54 PM

id go gray and black...im not a fan of the red either

surf-life

01/27/2011, 05:55 PM

I dont want to shed to much light on how im going to get this done, ive lost two deals on some great vx's. The one im looking at has under 60k though. Im just super scared of the poor oil circulation/consumption.

VXjunky

01/27/2011, 06:12 PM

Nature of the Beast....you're at least aware ....Its worth checkin the dip-stick to own and drive mine

VX KAT

01/27/2011, 06:13 PM

I too love the gray/black and think it would look great in the Ironman, The word "mint" caught my eye too...so it sounds really great...but it's up to your taste, but you know that!! I think we all love unique, so there's another plus in it's favor.

I do remember somebody else has done the swap... Anybody recall who actually did it??
http://vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=13230&highlight=interior+swap

p.s....Just curious, have you looked over the "VX Questionnaire" we created? We're working on a 2nd version that's like an encyclopedia in length:laugho:, but it's pretty thorough! It might help you gain some insight into this Ironman's oil consumption risk/use/history, etc..

VXjunky

01/27/2011, 07:29 PM

hi sue...could you copy and paste your reference...as i cant open it.....says i havent permission

vt_maverick

01/27/2011, 07:31 PM

I say go for it since you can clearly spray paint them back later. :D

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showpost.php?p=218518&postcount=24

vt_maverick

01/27/2011, 07:32 PM

hi sue...could you copy and paste your reference...as i cant open it.....says i havent permission

That's weird, doesn't work for me either. :confused:

VX KAT

01/27/2011, 10:00 PM

hi sue...could you copy and paste your reference...as i cant open it.....says i havent permission

That's weird, doesn't work for me either. :confused:

It was just a thread where Petos and a few others talked about switching...
http://vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=13230&highlight=interior+swap

If that link doesn't work, use these search words as they're in the thread:

someone wanted to swap Red for Grey interior

VXjunky

01/27/2011, 10:28 PM

did as you advised...just looped me back here

jhigareda

01/27/2011, 10:43 PM

:bwgy:sell me the red stuff:smilewink:bgwb::yesgray:

VX KAT

01/27/2011, 11:19 PM

did as you advised...just looped me back here

Did you cut & paste the italicized words into the SEARCH box on the blue command line up at top?

~hit Go

~It should return TWO (2) hits (threads)....it's the second one listed

Cris

01/28/2011, 05:40 AM

I could buy if the price is right love the red

tom4bren

01/28/2011, 05:51 AM

I remember that there was a Proton that someone swapped the red interior into. He thought it was the only one but was told that another had done it too. Can't find the thread though.

I've never been a fan of the red interior either so I say go fer it. I think it would make the Ironman look fantastic.

Scott Harness

01/28/2011, 07:57 AM

I'm so used to red,that when I get in a grey...ZZZZzzzzz...:p out like a light

tom4bren

01/28/2011, 09:14 AM

That's just an age thang.:)

circmand

01/28/2011, 10:18 AM

if you do not do it how about a heads up on the location of the mint black interior?

surf-life

01/28/2011, 11:33 AM

Im going for it, I will post up the pictures as soon as I get it done.

deermagnet

01/28/2011, 02:47 PM

VXjunky

01/28/2011, 02:59 PM

red belongs in a Tuk-Tuk

surf-life

01/28/2011, 06:15 PM

@deermagnet---- BAHAHAHA seems a little biased.

RICHARD PAYNE

01/28/2011, 07:59 PM

HEY,yes that was caps, If anyone cares we are the ones swaping Brandons seats with the Foxfire we have. We now have 6 Vehicross so we can do pretty much what we want. I still need a front bumper cover. I would love to have a source for some of that custom stuff I have seen. Has anyone figured out how to order from Japan? Tx, Rich

vt_maverick

01/29/2011, 06:47 AM

Red interior-

http://s3.amazonaws.com/picable/2008/12/03/504873_VX-interior_400.jpg

http://www.wtv-zone.com/markg/mags/mags2/guitar.gifhttp://www.wtv-zone.com/markg/mags/mags2/band2.gifhttp://www.wtv-zone.com/markg/mags/mags2/guitar2.gif http://www.wtv-zone.com/markg/mags/mags2/017.gif
:drool2: :cool!: :_beer: :clap: :thumbup: :_steering

Gray interior-

http://www.carster.com/car-pictures/2001/isuzu/vehicross/2001-Isuzu-VehiCROSS-110569839774-4-l.jpg

:zzzy: :sad1: :snooz: :_confused :thumbdn: :rolly: :_crying:

Mark

No offense, but this post reminded me of those before/after pictures in the weight loss commercials. You know the ones where the girl is dressed super frumpy with no makeup and frowning in the first pic, then somewhat thinner but with bright clothes and a full makeover in the second? The second pic isn't exactly flattering...

HEY,yes that was caps, If anyone cares we are the ones swaping Brandons seats with the Foxfire we have. We now have 6 Vehicross so we can do pretty much what we want. I still need a front bumper cover. I would love to have a source for some of that custom stuff I have seen. Has anyone figured out how to order from Japan? Tx, Rich

I'm not a big fan of the red interior largely because of the shade - it almost looks orange-ish in some lights, and especially with sun fading over time. I think the interior would have been much more attractive had it been a darker red like Mark's dash bezel.

In any event a red interior of any sort would (IMHO) horribly clash on a Foxfire (which is why I've never seen a picture of it done). So to me red v. black is a matter of personal preference in all the other colors, while black is nearly mandatory on Foxfires.

Richard, it will be interesting to see what the Foxfire's interior looks like when you're done (please post pics).