What are you doing to your VX this week?

[RodL]

Used my VX yesterday to break the bead on my motorcycle tire so I could change it. These things are so handy to have in the driveway.

[VX KAT]

Caliper on front passenger side became a little loose after my two outings with Brandon and about a million miles of washboard , so decided to just get all brake stuff done at once.
Original front OEM pads were down below 20% remaining at 85k. Replaced with new OEMs thru Merlin, about $123.

Decided to go a little crazy and paint calipers purple - - - heck, why not? OH YES I DID!
So bought G2 hi temp brake caliper paint kit in purple, on ebay $36.96 with free shipping.

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Also tried ArmorAll Wheel Protectant spray. Was on clearance at AutoZone, for about $3.50. GOOD STUFF!
Been 3 WEEKS up/down my dirt road. I drew lines in the dust on the cladding to show how dusty the truck is, but the rims repelled the dirt. Can see how dusty the tires are also.

Found more at WalMart for about $6.89.
Just spray it on, DON'T WIPE. Let dry for several hours.
Once can does 8 wheels. Says it last 4 weeks….I believe them!

[Triathlete]

Your cladding is dirty!

[Cobrajet]

It was such a nice day, I decided to detail the VX. First was it's annual wax with Meguiar's Carnuba Plus. The cladding was treated with Turtle Wax Ice. The tires got 303 Aerospace Protectant. I'll have to look for that ArmorAll Wheel Protectant next time I'm in Wally World. Interior got cleaned as well, though few would say it needed it. Vacuum, wipe down vinyl, clean windows, etc. Under the hood just needed a little spritz of Meguiar's Final Inspection. Only my positive battery terminal corrosion is an eyesore. Anybody else have that issue? I hate to cut it off, but I may need to amputate to prevent further damage. I've cleaned it, dipped it in baking soda and water, and sprayed with Napa Terminal Protector, and the corrosion just grows back. Nasty stuff.

[VXobsession]

Taking AWESOME freaking pics of the VX and a model this week!!! Totally in love with the outcome on the first day Lots of interesting ideas and different settings scheduled for this week.

[JMNY]

Changed my headlights today (with a friend) and now have LED'S! Wow they look great....headlights, taillights, slide blinkers all LED's now! Got them through V_LEDS (Vendatta recommded them - they look great! Still letting us use the VEHI15 code for 15% off! Thx V!

Took off the front cladding for easier access.....happy to say that my bumper guard (I THINK that is what everyone calls it?) was in excellent shape...I was worried since everyone says they rust out)

Changed my oil today - Mobil 1 Synthetic High Mileage 5W-30 AND a Mobil 1 OIL Filter.

Changed the speakers in the front and back last week.

Next up = Rancho shocks!

Great day....loved working on my Killer Bee!

[tom4bren]

Replaced the airbag control module yesterday. 1 start out of 3 I'm still getting the airbag light on. Hopefully it'll be off the day I take it in for inspection.

Pulled the broken tow bar bracket off yesterday as well. One of the 2 mounting bolts broke. I'll try tapping the hole tonight & install with a larger bolt. Finners crossed it works.

Sorta off topic but I also pulled the ABS bulb from the dash on the Amigo so I can get it through inspection.

[tom4bren]

I'm hoping the new gaskets arrive this week (tomorrow) so we can start putting it back together this weekend.

[PK]

I guess that "Boy" is using the orange and yellow quad bike as his daily driver whilst the VX is apart???



PK

[tom4bren]

I guess that "Boy" is using the orange and yellow quad bike as his daily driver whilst the VX is apart???

He has no response to that!

BTW, the head gasket set came in yesterday. After getting the wrong set from AdvanceAuto (& wrong bolts too), Mizumo is a great company to order from & have great prices too. I found their website less than useless though & ordered from them through ebay.

[bartmanS4]

Last weekend it was HD torsion bars from Calmini, I could've got these from Indy4X4 but hey the Calmini ones are powdercoated blue!
HD Rear Links from Indy4X4 should be going in this weekend.
Damn stout!

[Marlin]

I get replace the power steering pump...again. Damned auto zone crap. Good thing it has a lifetime warranty. Changing the oil and maybe some more POR15. I have an electrical gremlin. Side markers and parking lights won't work but they do when I use turn signal. Grrrr. Gotta short somewhere.

[eternal21]

Hooking up the final two wires for the cruise control for the FIVE SPEED SWAP I JUST COMPLETED

[Mile High VX]

I'll be changing my oil pan gasket.

Changed the fuel filter yesterday. It was quick and easy thanks to help from previous post.

Love this forum.

[jp3]

My daughter and I will be putting in new stereo and speakers. Also a steering stabilizer. Also going to look at another VX on Saturday. I don't like sharing the one we have.