Parts Source if needed

[Ldub]

what are your options now ?
paint it
cover it in vinyl
make one out of aluminum and paint it ?
or ?

carbon fiber

[Vehi-Cross-Az]

carbon fiber

We can do CF but I dont suggest it.
They look cool for a few month, but they all come clearcoated.
The reflexion off the clear alone would be a bad side effect.
Also
Ive been selling CF hoods for over 7 yrs and seen what they
look like after about a yr in the sun.
They ALL turn yellow and some eventually crack no matter
who makes them.
I sell Vis racing, Seibon and a few other manufacturers. If you want
something that will stand the test of time for looks, CF isnt the answer.
Its really meant for weight savings and strength.

Vinyl holds up well in the sun and cheap to replace in a few yrs
if it came down to it. Lots of options there.
Ill work on some other options this week.

[Chopper]

Wow, your plastics are beat! There are a few good spray on, urethane products out there for that. A very thin Rhino Liner if you will. Or shoot it like the Avalanches. Avalanche repair search will yield several things

[Vehi-Cross-Az]

I have a complete new set for all around the vehicle
I picked up from the dealer sitting in boxes in storage.

I have a few ideas for the plastic
Ive heard everything from using Pledge, Futura floorwax
to a realtively new product called Gatorback.
Im going to check with a friend in town who has a paint shop
too and get his opinion.
Its a restoration in progress, but look forward to driving it.
Not sure Ill be offroading much, even for being in Az.

[VCrossfan]

what are your options now ?
paint it
cover it in vinyl
make one out of aluminum and paint it ?
or ?

Welcome to the forum...

I've had a scooped CF insert for a couple years now and is still looking good (I do remove it a couple months out of the year due to the Illinois winters) and I just painted my stock insert with a durable Satin texture, and your cladding might need alittle elbow grease. I use Meguiar's NXT but do a search here, there are many members with great results with many products.

[Triathlete]

Not sure Ill be offroading much, even for being in Az.

You'll be missing out on one of the best aspects of the VX! Guaranteed...one trip to Moab for ZuZoo and you'll be a convert!

[Vehi-Cross-Az]

Well if and when something comes up locally here
in Tucson or surrounding area, lmk.
Ive been here 20 yrs so I know most of the areas but
havent had a 4x4 for yrs.
I was actually thinking about lowering mine about 2" from
stock for something different and add some 17 or 18" wheels
and less off road style tires.

[VehiX]

We NEED a CAI!!! Can you make them available?

[Vehi-Cross-Az]

We NEED a CAI!!! Can you make them available?

You want the filter down low under the fenderwell ?
You risk the chance of sucking up water if you off road
event thru deep water.
Short ram wont be a problem, but if you wanted longer
we can build it.
Ill only do it from the mass air flow sensor forward.

[Chopper]

The Gatorback product is the one I bought, a few weeks back. It's just a couple hundred bucks to do the entire VX. I shot a hunk of Rav4, just to check it out first....looks great....shoots easy....and won't pull off- it's there for good, like a Rhinoliner almost, just really thin. At some point, I'll strip the cladding off, and shoot it. Painting the stuff shouldn't be any problem, as long as it is prepped right. Plenty of adhesion promoter, and a good raw surface. Stone chips will be another matter. The Gatorback is MUCH more resilient. If you have two sets....Line-x one and go wheeling.....man, you live in VX Disneyland!! Keep the shiny ones for dress up. Bag it....you could go up, or down. You're new( no offense) we've been kicking this !%#@! around for seven years now. I'm the one that wants to do a VQ/six speed transplant, and lose all pretenses of offroadability.....dump the torsion bars, 4x4, and pretty much everything but the body. I am in the extreme minority, and will not do this to 0177.....a beat up donor....well it's time to chop Check out my gallery...we build a few a year. Right now, it's a '54 Ford pickup (customer car) We're considering another SEMA car. I'll be haunting "Turkey Rod" in Daytona all weekend....looking for inspiration.

[Vehi-Cross-Az]

I have my engine out so I cant take pics of it installed
but so far Ive fabbed up this short ram intake kit.
The silicone elbow will be available in black, red or blue.
Polished pipe or maybe even black chrome pipe section
and
choice of hi flow filters in Red, blue, chrome..

[Vehi-Cross-Az]

or a Hi flow Green Cone Filter will be available
in a few variations...

[Vehi-Cross-Az]

I have steel braided brake lines on order
will be available soon in steel braided finish
or even with color sleeves on them in red, blue or yellow.

[Vehi-Cross-Az]

Ralley racing and Govt vehicles for yrs have been using
pure silicone radiator hoses on their vehicles.
Much better then rubber, will last pretty much a lifetime
and wont break.
Companys such as SAMCO makes them overseas and only
for a few applications.
I did a custom order for the Subaru Svx owners, and they
loved them.
Im working on getting them made for us VX owners.
They will fit exactly like OE hoses, and come in gloss black, red
or blue. (maybe silver too, not sure)
They will be the last radiator hoses youll have to buy