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Thread: LittleBeast becomes BigBeast, lift, rims, tires, and more. Pics, PICS, and more PICS.

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    Thumbs up Well Done !!!

    ...That looks SO much better...

    ...............

    I believe a trip to Moab is now in order...
    Last edited by Ldub : 04/29/2008 at 06:15 AM

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    Thumbs up

    Ryan, looks GREAT! The only thing I can think of that will look better than your VX in a field in Texas is your VX hitting the sandstones of Moab. How about it? Get someone who's riding shotgun from the Texas posse to drive your VX to Moab. Go to your track meet in Salt Lake and meet LittleBeast in Moab. It can be done, and you can thank all those people in person because they will all be in MOAB in a couple of weeks!

    Give it some serious thought.

    Peace.
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    Wow dude that looks great.....I think I am sold on the 20's with 33's now....Great work.

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    You're a punk! I decided I wasn't going to modify my suspension on my VX, and was going to be happy with stock. I don't wheel much, I just go camping, and generally am faced with simple dirt roads. I convinced myself I was happy aesthetically with the stock setup (just add some wheels). NOW I'M NOT!!

    That is (in my opinion) the best looking VX I've ever seen. (no offense to anyone) That is totally my taste.

    How long was the install start to finish?

    I just finished putting a new turbo in my A4 so I could put it up for sale... Looks like the proceeds may be going to a full suspension upgrade for the VX. Damn-it...


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    Went back through your post... i'm confused... Is this only a ball joint flip, and torsion crank? Then Springs in the rear? And it looks this good? Killer...

    And please give me reports on Ride quality, and MPGs (sure we're looking 12ish?)

    Still can't get over how good that looks...

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    Quote Originally Posted by taylorRichie View Post
    You're a punk! I decided I wasn't going to modify my suspension on my VX, and was going to be happy with stock. I don't wheel much, I just go camping, and generally am faced with simple dirt roads. I convinced myself I was happy aesthetically with the stock setup (just add some wheels). NOW I'M NOT!!
    LOL, I used to think the same thing, and last night, I put my VX up on the 912s as well! I get new meats on Saturday morning, and then I have exactly 1 week to blast off to Moab!

    I can hardly contain myself.

    (Thanks to CrnCnn and Ascinder for the help lifting yesterday)

    Bart

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    Thumbs up

    Ryan, looks sweet. I just lifted last night, but all I did is the 912s in the rear and the torsion bar crank. I think the bump stops are a good idea. I might have to order a set. I didn't do the ball joint flip, most people say its not that important, but I will get new tires on Saturday and see if they have trouble aligning me...

    Bart

    PS - Come to Moab. Just do it. I'm super serial.

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    whats the purpose of the different bumpstops? is it for more articulation into the fender?

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    Quote Originally Posted by pbkid View Post
    whats the purpose of the different bumpstops? is it for more articulation into the fender?
    To LIMIT the amount of up travel in the suspension...bigger tires + more neg. offset = tire contact with the lip/inside of the fender well. ...
    Last edited by Ldub : 04/29/2008 at 06:39 PM

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    Quote Originally Posted by pbkid View Post
    whats the purpose of the different bumpstops? is it for more articulation into the fender?
    Yeah just like LDub said, on the rear the larger Bumpstop helps prevent tire rub from the larger tires and wider offset upon up travel of the wheels, and on the front the lower profile bumpstops increase the amount of down travel. Bumpstops on the rear make contact on up travel, bumpstops on front make contact on down travel.

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    Those tires look like tank treads! Mean!!!

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    It's now the UltraBeast. It looks great. Those tires look super meaty and they look great on the VX. I know that there is already a lot of peer pressure, but if you can make it out to Moab you, Dub and JoFotoz could go Jeep hunting (I know I wouldn't mess with three gnarly looking VX's rolling down the road).
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    Ryan, that looks so great! And how many miles are on yours already??? WOW
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    Looking sharp. Hope to see in person @ moab.
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    Quote Originally Posted by VX crazy View Post
    Ryan, that looks so great! And how many miles are on yours already??? WOW
    Just turned over 107,000. Seems like the other day it was at 50,000!!!!! But I just enjoy driving it SO MUCH!!!!! There is nothing else like it on the road, it gets more stares than an exotic. I am really enjoying the new look and stance.

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