Introduce yourself here!

[Thatguy]

Hey all, I just bought my first vx! Its a black 99, ome 913 springs are in the mail, planning on a set of goodyear duratrac's 285/75/16. New rims will be 16x8.5 with a +18offset. I'm shooting for the tire to be just even with the fender or sticking slightly out(please tell me if I am wrong!) I've done a little research on here to find just what I needed. Thank you

I saw my first vx 2 years ago and thought it was a pretty cool little SUV. I figured I'd never see another one again until about a week ago. I was actually trying to buy a jeep at an auction and seen this little thing sitting there absolutely filthy inside and out, but I knew its potential! Lucky for me, I was the high bidder!

I'm happy to find a vx community that I can learn so much from.

Cheers!
Donn

[ThisGuyIndy]

Welcome to the obsession, Donn!!!

[Jayd-S]

Hey all, I just bought my first vx! Its a black 99, ome 913 springs are in the mail, planning on a set of goodyear duratrac's 285/75/16. New rims will be 16x8.5 with a +18offset. I'm shooting for the tire to be just even with the fender or sticking slightly out(please tell me if I am wrong!) I've done a little research on here to find just what I needed. Thank you

Cheers!
Donn

Hi Donn, I'm pretty new here, but recently went with 16" X 8" Ultra rims, black with machined spokes on my 99 Astral. The offset was +10, the standard being +38. I did not use OEM 913s with spacers nor did I crank the torsion bars to get that extra front end lift. (Moncha did a great write up here: http://www.vehicross.info/modules.ph...ewarticle&id=8 )

For tires I used the General Grabber AT2 245/70 R 16. The Grabber has great traction, rain or dry and is great in snow and ice. The Grabber is the quietest on the highway and is really aggressive looking and also the best bang for the buck.

With the +10 offset and no lift, the tires were a 1/4" proud of the cladding at their widest point giving an aggressive look without appearing modified in any way. I also had to trim a tiny piece off the cladding bottom front of front wheel arch to allow clearance when turning.

With +18 offset (wheel sitting closer to the centreline of the vehicle than +10) and a 285/75 R 16 (wider tire) you should be sitting about the same, only with a slight lift, you won't be trimming any cladding!

Hope this helps. Jayd

[jarvis]

I like the story ...how lucky an iron man edition....I feel a little better reading your post......I'm going to try to stay in the solution and not concentrate on the problem with my newly purchased VX.....maybe a turbo diesel down the road would be awesome with a 5 speed manual.....just kinda makes me feel in a way like just the body style is what a lot folks are in love with.......on the other hand I've read about mods concerning or oil circulation in the cylinders like drilling extra holes in the oil ring groove...adding extra trans coolers...etc.
I really like the idea of the 3.5 plus its alloy , so ....... (lightweight)....really would just like to take what's there and make as many improvements on it as I can and keep it as stock as possible with mild upgrades...at any rate I can see this is going to be an ongoing labor of love....

[Harris' Dream Car]

My son, Harris, is now 22 and he has dreamed about owning a VX since age nine. I'm now 52 and his fantasies dragged me in to this deal. Saw this VX on Ebay two weeks ago and won the bidding war. Drove from south Alabama to Virginia to get it and now it's mine. Harris WILL get it in a few years, but I wanted to have fun first.
My name is Mark McKinney and I live in Jackson, Alabama. I am new to VX's, with only Virginia to Alabama driving experience - and I love it already!

[ThisGuyIndy]

Awesome! Welcome Mark! Good for you and Harris!

[ahdoman]

Well, after lurking around for a little while. I decided to join this weird corner of the motoring world. I've always thought the VehiCross was an exceptional vehicle (I tend to have a soft spot for underrated vehicles*) and told myself that if I ever had the opportunity to buy a good one at a good price I would. Today I did. 2001, White. But, it doesn't have the "Ironman" designations on it. Did they do white non-Ironmans or did a previous owner just remove the badging? Either way, I don't care. This thing is bitchin' (sorry, I was born in the 60's).

*a small sampling of the other "underrated collectables" I've owned;
- 1970 Porsche 914/6 w/2.7
- Saab 99 Turbo
- Dodge Dakota Shelby Convertible (Custom built by me, the only one in the world)
- Plus an odd assortment of bikes, mostly BMW's from the 80's.

[Mile High VX]

This is the Pearl White from AZ. Congrats on a great purchase!

[VXCanada]

Congrats and welcome

T.

[TEXAGGIE-VX-01]

I figured id take the time to introduce myself to the board. My name is Craig, 28 and from the Austin TX ( Central Texas ) area. I bought my first VX last weekend down in Houston and absolutely love it. But man is it a challenge or what to find parts for it.

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[Mile High VX]

I figured id take the time to introduce myself to the board. My name is Craig, 28 and from the Austin TX ( Central Texas ) area. I bought my first VX last weekend down in Houston and absolutely love it. But man is it a challenge or what to find parts for it.

Used to be one01proof's ride.

He had oil consumption issues with it so be sure to check your oil often and fill as needed.

[TEXAGGIE-VX-01]

will do

[eternal21]

I figured id take the time to introduce myself to the board. My name is Craig, 28 and from the Austin TX ( Central Texas ) area. I bought my first VX last weekend down in Houston and absolutely love it. But man is it a challenge or what to find parts for it.

Welcome! We have a large number of VXs in this area. If you're like, drop me your email address and we'll add you to our mailing list.

[dfwvx]

Hi, in in the DFW area. I've had my vx for about 8 years but just recently started doing mods.
I'm currently trying to figure out the best way to lift 3 inches in the front and rear without losing cornering ability. I've got my RANCHO 9000XL'S ready for install when I get the info I need on the right springs and spacers to go with. I'd appreciate any advice.

[waaaaht]

$40 on Amazon.Daystar KC09103BK Comfort Ride 1.5" Front Coil Spring Spacer Kit. Also, I got some rear springs out the junkyard for $20 (pair) off of a 99 trooper 4x4. $60 not bad for a lift. I bought some 912's from http://www.rocky-road.com/isuzu.html
that are still NIB if you're interested.