Beating on a VX.... Top ten things that would break?

**surf-life** · 03/14/2011, 06:01 PM

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**REDLYNER** · 03/14/2011, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by Godwindaniel

I didnt have VXer but one of my friend bought VXer in 2003 and he likes it very much. He wont give the VXer for not even a single ride to anyone. He treats that as a child. Within two years , it got repaired. From that time, it started giving problems. So finally he decided to sell that.

Originally Posted by Godwindaniel

Im not sure the cost would justify the cause to be perfectly honest. Spending 5 grand on my engine has seen me buy many newer cars.

I'm still not sure what you mean.

The first race of the year was this past weekend, looked like tons of fun. Fastest course yet for the A Class guys. I'll post videos shortly.

**Triathlete** · 03/14/2011, 07:40 PM

Yea...I've begun to wonder if he even reads any of the posts before throwing his random two cents in!

**Ldub** · 03/14/2011, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by Triathlete

Yea...I've begun to wonder if he even reads any of the posts before throwing his random two cents in!

X-kuuuuuuuze ME...

But doesn't his sig identify him as a spammer...

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**ZEUS** · 03/14/2011, 08:51 PM

HAHA! Yeah and he has a 2004 VX!

**Ldub** · 03/14/2011, 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by Godwindaniel

Im not sure the cost would justify the cause to be perfectly honest. Spending 5 grand on my engine has seen me buy many newer cars.

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Go sell your crap somewhere else SPAM BOY!....

richard (no offence), reported to admin...buh-bye...

**REDLYNER** · 03/17/2011, 01:40 PM

Just a short update-

10 racers competed in Class A, only 3 crossed the finish line. The race was 10 laps in 2 hours. Time ran out out B and C Class guys, but time was not the enemy in Class A. Radiators, flat tires, and transmissions seemed to knock most of the guys out.

I'm going to test drive a Vehi this weekend, first one that has gone up for sale by me (within an hour) in months.

**vt_maverick** · 03/17/2011, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by Ldub

X-kuuuuuuuze ME...

But doesn't his sig identify him as a spammer...

http://www.gpsinsight.com/| http://www.gpsinsight.com/gps-fleet-tracking-system

H E L L O...

Originally Posted by Ldub

Go sell your crap somewhere else SPAM BOY!....

richard (no offence), reported to admin...buh-bye...

Does that definition mean Billy's a spammer? (His sig has links to stuff to buy too.) If he is a spammer he's pretty soft sell - putting two links in his sig with no additional detail about the products in any of his posts doesn't seem consistent with other spammers we've seen in the past.

Just my $.02.

**Triathlete** · 03/17/2011, 03:21 PM

Na, I have never liked the taste of the stuff!

Personally I just think he is trying to pad his post count for some reason...it's not a contest.

**Moncha** · 03/17/2011, 04:35 PM

He's good for now... Strange postings indeed but, he's ok

**REDLYNER** · 03/24/2011, 05:16 PM

There is a '99 Ironman on Ebay with 187,000 miles on it. Hypothetically, if I were to be able to get this in the mid to upper $3k range, anyone think it would be a decent platform for the race rig?

Or should I run in the opposite direction from it?

**REDLYNER** · 03/28/2011, 09:12 AM

Any objection to this pre-race mod list:

33" Tires: $900
Rear HD Links: $300
HD Tie rods: $250
Comp 912 springs: $175
1" Wheel Spacers: $120
Fire Suit: $100
Alignment: $75
New Bushings: $30
1" to 2" torsion crank: $0

Roughly $2k. Does that look like a decent initial strength build up plan? Anything I am leaving off that is more important?

Down the road I would like airbumps, resi shocks, internal cage, maybe some exo-skeleton tubes, 5 point harness, and what ever else I am forgetting.

I've narrowed it down to a few vehicles- VX, WJ (Grand Cherokee), and TJ (Wrangler). But the wife likes the Vehi the most, so I'm doing the most research on it. There are only 4 races left this year and I probably couldn't be ready for the next one (April), but would like to have this completed by the July race.

**etlsport** · 03/28/2011, 09:18 AM

Why the wheel spacers? Seems like one more thing to break... Probably cheaper or similar price for basic steel wheels in a 16.. Factory 18s might be large for a rally

Only thing you may want to consider is bump stops in case you full compress the suspension.. Dont want those larger tires hitting the fenders

**REDLYNER** · 03/28/2011, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by etlsport

Why the wheel spacers? Seems like one more thing to break... Probably cheaper or similar price for basic steel wheels in a 16.. Factory 18s might be large for a rally

Only thing you may want to consider is bump stops in case you full compress the suspension.. Dont want those larger tires hitting the fenders

I've run spacers in the past on other rigs and liked the added balance they provided. They are not a must, just a thought.

I was reading on here about people shortening their bumpstops, are the stock ones not long enough to prevent fender damage? I was planning on trimming as mush as I could as well. I appreciate the input, especially since I haven't even bought one yet.

**rsteinmetz70112** · 03/28/2011, 11:27 AM

I was reading on here about people shortening their bumpstops, are the stock ones not long enough to prevent fender damage?

I'm confused. Seems shortening (shaving) the bump stops would allow more suspension travel, making it more likely that tire would hit the wheel well or fender for over sized tires.

Perhaos there's something I'm not understanding.

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