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    Exclamation Mods

    I just got my VX and I am wanting a few ideas and help for mods..

    I would like to get a fairing
    /Would the 32' thule or 38'' work best? And is this a benefecial mod?

    I would also like to cat-back my exhaust
    /Any suggestions?

    Where do you get the windsheild VehiCROSS decal at?

    How easy is the hatch door latch popper to install?

    Where do i get the chorme mirror covers at?

    Where do i get the rain deflectors at and whats the best brand?
    / I really like the Japanesse ones (the larger ones) are they still available?

    Any other and all suggestions for mods are welcomed. I right now have 20's on them for the show stopping look. But also have the 18's. Mine is an IronMan for reference. I would most deffinatly love to get some great offroad tires for the trail (this is where i need the most suggestions, but plase try to help me else where too)

    Thanks.
    John
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    The only question I can answer (because I am kinda new) is the one about the chrome mirrors. As far as I know they are covers, and they stopped production on them. I doubt anyone will part with theirs. Gl w/ the other questions.

    I also want to know about cat-back

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    Rainguards

    I would buy rain guards from WeatherTech.com. These are not the same as the Japanese big ones, but they are REALLY nice and well worth the money.

    Click my VX Madness link below to see my WeatherTech rainguards installed.

    Bart

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    i've got a 32" yakima wind fairing for sale. i decided to do hitch mount bike rack instead of roof mount, so i didn't do the roof fairing.

    i payed $50 plus shipping, but i'll let it go for $40 shipped. you would still need to purchase mounts for the fairing. others have used horizontal 'mighty mounts' made by yakima for this application.

    let me know if you're interested.

    -james
    LJamesDickinson@yahoo.com

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    Here' my input:

    Wind Fairing: What do you plan to put behind it? If you plan to install a "basket" type rack, I believe most of them come with a fairing built-in. My Yakima Load Warrior does. Some people prefer the Thule rack, but I personally still like the Yakima rack better. They are very different looks, but functionally and quality-wise I think they are pretty much the same.

    Cat-Back Exhaust: If I had it to do over again, I'd probably leave my exhaust stock, or get a Morgan-Tec exhaust for some chrome "bling". I've got a PV2, which adds a couple of horsepower but is obnoxiously loud. If you want HP, save up your money and get a supercharger.

    Windshield Decal: I think they were selling these on eBay for a while, and I think another member had a batch made up at a decal shop as well. Search the forums...

    Rear Door Popper: On a scale of 1 to 10, I'd give it a 5. Not for the mechanically challenged, but pretty easy if you're comfortable doing basic maintenance and repairs.

    Chrome Mirror Covers: Yeah, I think these were a custom order somewhere. Do a search...

    Rain Deflectors: I don't have them, but I've heard good reviews of the WeatherTech ones, and they're reasonably priced (about $50 or so). I may order some myself soon as the PNW winter is always so rainy... I believe you might be able to get the Japanese spec deflectors, but you'd need to find someone in Japan or someone who speaks/reads Japanese, and IIRC they were NOT cheap. Someone here on the site offerred to assist in ordering Japanese spec parts some time ago, and I would have bought them then had they been worth the price.

    Offroad Tires: I think you first need to decide whether you are going to lift your VX, or if you want to keep the suspension stock. A stock suspension will limit your selection of offroad tires (and sizes) considerably.
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    Anybody got any more suggestions........?

    I really want to lift this thing I just need an estimated price.

    I also would like to swap out the driving light for something a little brither but still legal on the road........

    shoot some suggestions at me.

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