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    My official introduction

    Hi everyone and happy 4th of July,

    I've been lurking on this terrific forum for a while learning all about VX's, and I've recently purchased XCross69's 1999 Ironman. First, I just want to say how pleased I am with the condition of the vehicle and thank Brad for all his help in the sale process as things were a bit complicated due to the distance between us.

    A bit about me ... I'm a recent Florida State University graduate and am just beginning my career as a field engineer in oil technology. When I found out I would be moving to Texas I decided it was time to sell my much loved Porsche 924S and find a fun 4x4. The car was sold in a Porsche owner's forum, and now I've purchased my VX though this forum. I must say I really prefer doing business this way.

    I do have good deal of off-roading experience, mostly in my younger brother's CJ-5. I love that damn thing, by-the-way. But I needed something more comfortable and reliable for daily driving and the frequent road trips that I take between San Antonio and Laredo. Let me say that I am extremely impressed with the VX's abilities both on-road and off. Yes, I've already ventured down a couple light trails, and I've only had her for 3 days!

    This particular example already has some very cool upgrades (thanks very much, Brad) like xenon HID's, remote start, and dual exhaust. The exhaust looks and sounds great outside, but is a bit too much for extended highway cruises, and I'll probably be adding a couple of resonators. The sound dampening that I plan to add for my audio system should help as well. I'm a bit of an audiophile and have already begun ordering components for a nice sound quality system, but it's sure to be a long process as my spare time is quite limited with the new job.

    Here are a few shots with the new wheels and tires (Enkei RT-6 18x8.5 & Nitto Terra Grapplers 285/60/18). Word of warning ... this wheel/tire combo requires quite a bit of body cladding trimming

    Guess I didn't waste too much time in beginning my own mods

    Enjoy the pics!

    -James


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    Welcome, sounds like you'll fit right in
    "You can live your life in a thousand ways,
    but it all comes down to that single day,
    when you realize what you regret,
    but you cant relaim and you cant forget."
    ----Trans Siberian Orchestra

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    Welcome

    Nice truck. I like the white cladding screws and dual exhaust. Is she lifted to wear those big boots?
    1999 Lotus VX Ironman Edition
    It's fun to rebadge...

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    Hey James, so glad the VX made it to you ok!! Looks like your well on your way to making it your own.

    Good luck with it, it did me good and it will/is missed!!

    Thanks James
    The price you pay to be different......

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    Talking

    Welcome aboard! Always good to see a VX find a good home.
    Over 20 years of Isuzu enjoyment...

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    Quote Originally Posted by TEN36VX
    Nice truck. I like the white cladding screws and dual exhaust. Is she lifted to wear those big boots?
    Nope, no lift. I don't really like the idea of compromising the engineers' original design geometry, which may affect it's excellent on-road manners. And for off-roading, most of the trails that I encounter are very light, long, and relatively high-speed. So the original design is optimum.

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    Talking

    C'MON EVERYBODY...SING ALONG !

    I am Jacks adrenal gland

    doo-dah, doo-dah

    I've come to live in VX land

    Oh de doo-dah day

    DANG !...that's WAY better than my usual welcome to the group sing-a-long. (OK, the ONLY one...so far.)

    Anyway, welcome to the group...hope ya brought a good sense of humor.

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    Talking Welcome

    Well all I have to say is welcome to "FIGHTCLUB" hehehe
    first rule of VxFightClub tires mods is cutting the cladding..

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