It's ALIVE! After 10 Years In The Garage. Time To Get Back To Work?!

[CrzyFool]

Hey everyone. Dave here. Original 2001 Ebony owner. Had my VX since I was in high school and its spent the majority of the last 13 years parked. How parked? 32k original miles in 13 years. NOT BAD.

I've been a member here since 2003 when I was 19 years old and didn't have the time, means or money to do the things I wanted to do with my VX. Well, I'm almost 30 now, have relocated from NYC to San Diego and as of last month finally had my VX shipped out here to meet me. (It had been sitting at my mother's house for the better part of 10 years) However, before shipping it over I had it fully repainted like I always wanted. Cladding and all!



But that's just the start. I'm finally getting around the registering it here in CA (which is much different from NY) and I could use some help as well as some advice. Now that I've got the time and the means, I'd like to do all the things to my VX I always wanted to.

First of all: It needs to pass smog. With the Morgan-Tec intake that's not gonna happen unless the Morgan-Tec intakes are CARB certified. I'd love to ask Mike about it but it seems he hasn't been active here since 2006 or so and Morgan-Tec is no longer a thing. Advice? Any recommendations for a CARB certified cold air intake? Going back to stock is NOT preferable.

https://twitter.com/DaveOshry/status/497180418655797248

Next up is the wishlist of sorts:

Looking for a hood scoop! I remember back in the day you guys had a company that was making WRX style hood scoops and everyone placed an order and that was that. Unfortunately I wasn't able to get in on that at the time - SO - recommendations? I MUST HAVE THAT SCOOP!

Supercharger! AFAIK the Alpine SCs are beastly, reliable and CARB certified. Can you still get them? Does Tone still have kits?! Any other recommendations if you can't? I GOTTA GO FAST!

Big brakes! Do they exist?! I have drilled/slotted rotors, custom calipers and stainless steel brake lines on my VX but the braking is still ****E. Any leads on a legit big brake kit for a VX? Having 20" wheels with tiny rotors isn't a great look

Meanwhile, I might end up jacking it up and turning it into a desert VX (it's lowered about 2 inches at the moment) but for now I think I'll keep the look just about as is. Also, anyone ever come up with a really great grill insert? Could use one of those.

Oh yeah, it's also [B]overheating[/B Considering how great it's been running but how long it's been sitting I assume maybe I need to clean out the radiator or redo all the coolant. Not too worried about it. She's running great so far!

SO: A few modifications, some tweaks and some road time and I think I'll finally be happy with this thing after nearly 13 years!

YOUR ADVICE, TIPS AND HELP ARE ALL WELCOME! It's good to be back on VX.info. I donated some money to the site as well



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Email: Doshry@gmail.com
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