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Originally Posted by VX KAT
According to Merlin, all of the cladding is still available new (but you may have to wait 6-8 weeks for it to arrive.
New price on the rear bumper cover is $334 and you could get it with free shipping if you order from Merlin...:bwgy::smilewink
Yeah, that's the same seller I posted about in post #520:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mile High VX
The bezel is sold now, but he still has 6 other VX items left.
http://motors.shop.ebay.com/ekim721/...911.m270.l1313
Im interested in the hitch. Is this price fair and is it easy to install???
His prices on all the small stuff look very fair to me. I think I remember paying about that much when I bought my hitch from Tone directly. The bumper may be a bit overpriced as Mile High noted above, but I wouldn't hesitate to pull the trigger on the hitch.
Just my $.02.
EDIT: Install difficulty depends on how adept you are in the mechanical arts. My understanding (I paid someone to do it) is that you need to remove and cut the bumper, drill 2-4 new holes for the bolts, cut a section out of the bumper reinforcement, and then reattach the cladding. Not too bad, but again it depends on your skill level and what tools you already have at your disposal.
Thanks VT I may jump on hitch since who knows when ill see another. I can have my friend make a few when I have it.... hmm
Here's pics of Dub doing my install:Quote:
Originally Posted by jhigareda
I think the drilling through to the 2nd tier of vertical steel was fairly dicey to get it perfectly aligned with the front piece.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_4730.JPG
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_4738.JPG
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_4740.JPG
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSC_4742.JPG
Tom4Bren did exactly that, took a Tone hitch to his "WelderGuy", who replicated it. Mine's from "WelderGuy".Quote:
Originally Posted by jhigareda
Wow it's so tiny. Do you know what the tow rating is?
T4B maybe could answer that. The VX isn't even rated to tow anything. Most just tow smaller/lighter items like jet skis, cargo boxes, small/mini utility trailers.Quote:
Originally Posted by jhigareda
I chose not to get the metal on the sides to hook up safety chains cuz I'm not going to tow anything like that.
Ad says he only posts to Europe, but with a current bid of only $60 and no reserve maybe he could be talked into shipping worldwide for more $$$? If you're wondering, it's easy enough to remove the Mitsu labels, they're just stickers.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/18-Zoll-Borbet...item4155a07817
http://i.ebayimg.com/05/!CBOf1hw!2k~...hpHeQ~~_12.JPG
:confused:Dont mean to ramble on but does anyone have vented rear rotors? I read somewhere that was a stock for these and I looked and don not have them. I was planning on re-doing my brakes since I dont know when they were done last.
Only you can decide on the price...it's more than I paid for mine.Quote:
Originally Posted by jhigareda
I installed mine in about 3 hours. Worst part is taking off the cladding.
Make sure you measure twice and drill once so that the holes line up with the exisiting holes in the frame.
See this for more info...
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=19428
Just an FYI, but you may have already read about the brakes. The OEMs last an incredibly long time...many have gone 80k - 100k on them. I think they're ceramic IIRC. Oddly, some wear out the rear before the front...usually it's the opposite of course.Quote:
Originally Posted by jhigareda
I'm at 75k on original OEMs, got 30% remaining on front, 50% on rear. :_thinking
Many recommend replacing with OEM pads since they're so good. They're pricey but apparently worth it. Also, many get the stainless brake lines (from Indy4x) and report improved braking performance.
Mile High, IMO, not sure you can count yours in since your seller apparently just really wanted to move it & sold it for really really low. They sold for around $150 when new.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mile High VX
Yah, the bumper reenforcement needs to be cut, you might be thinking of something else...:smilewinkQuote:
Originally Posted by VX KAT
The bumper reenforcement is that tubular gizmo that bolts to the body, & also is where the lower cladding bolts fasten.
The center section gets enough material removed from the lower run, for the receiver to pass through that plane of being...:yesgray:
Remember when we went to the hardware for 7/8"(IIRC) plastic caps?...:yesgray:
That was to seal the cut ends of the tubular thingy.
This is why I don't handle sharp objects....:goof: :slap:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ldub
But DO own several handguns...:laughing:Quote:
Originally Posted by VX KAT
U know who luvs ya Suzee...:smilewink...:heart:
I KNEW SOMEBODY was goin' say that!! Believe it or not, I'm much safer with them than sharp objects! It's the fine motor skills that are for crap, so handling small things is a joke (buttons are maddening, safety pins and binder clips make me crazy, and I've given up on pierced earrings with that little separate back...:_brickwal....Omega backs are my friend now :yeso:) ....but hey, I can feel and handle a weighty gun, no problem ! :thumbup: That's why I'm having fun with my new sport!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ldub
U know who luvs ya Dubster...;)....:heart:...:thumbup::thumbup:
Im now thinking this may be a bit more than I can chew. I just found out my cylinder 2 spark plug thread is stripped and it took out the coil and the entire grommet. No biggie I suppose, just order a gasket kit and 3 grommets for left side and should be good.
Got the machine shop guru tapping out the cylinder today. Looks like im going to get a crash course on self help with my VX.
Anyone recommend a spot to get the gasket and grommets ordered??? Maybe Merlin??
i need to locate the OEM Cd Changer...its my understanding this will be its third...are these a weak link or what?
You can have mine. dont know if it works because of after market stereo but its there.
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Originally Posted by VXjunky
Search button.....tons of posts on it.
DO NOT even bother getting one...POS, it will just die - error code: "ERR03"
Not only will it die, it will usually eat 3 or 4 of your CDs in the process.
Here's the best use of it:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ight=cd+player
I saw that on ebay and made offer but was rejected.Quote:
Originally Posted by VX KAT
Who is this "Merlin" and how do I get that deal!?!?
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Originally Posted by skillet62
Use the "Search" button young grasshopper....wise info awaits you it does....
He's a parts guy that works at a former Isuzu dealership in Missouri. He's our "go-to" guy for any Isuzu part that may be available on the planet...and gives us a little discount and free shipping too, mention the forum :thumbup:
Teach a man to fish.....:p
They are a weak link, but not total junk. Some of us are still using the stock system for over ten years. My stock CD changer worked perfect for 2.5 years, then jammed, and I got it replaced under warranty. Since that time, I only use one disc at a time to reduce the workload and chance of problems. It's worked great for eight years now.Quote:
Originally Posted by VXjunky
You can search for a new or used unit-
Isuzu part # 2-90101-826-0.
GM part # 97720069.
Fujitsu Ten Limited part # 113001-5070C151. They made the unit.
Getting a used one from a private owner is very risky. It may have been abused and will not work at all or will not work for long. Some are willing to give it away for just the cost of shipping. Many of the companies selling refurbished units are not trustworthy.
There have been posts about a single disc direct fit plug n' play unit for Isuzu's. However, no one has tried that route yet. Search for 'Isuzu single disc cd player'.
Here's an option, but beware. Research the company. You may get a beautiful new unit that fits and works perfect, or you could get a beat up refurbished player that doesn't even fit.
http://www.oemautosound.com/pc-91-61-isuzu-indash-single-cd-player-1998-to-2003.aspx
That's a nice price, if it's new and the wire harness matches ours and it mounts the same. Again, I don't recall anyone trying this, so it's a gamble.
Mark Griffin
to your knowledge will the single disc cd you mention...fit the same opening as the 6 disc unit, mine comes with?...im against hacking into the truck
"Well, Dude, we just don't know." (Brandt, from The Big Lebowski)
If you wanna be the guinea pig, we'd appreciate it. As I said above, it's a gamble. I would contact the seller and find out if it's new and exactly what it fits, mounting and wiring, and ask about returns. Do the research.
Mark
I was told that the troopers and rodeo uses same changer as well... But if you want single just change out the unit for a newer headunit with ipod control and maybe from usb for memory stick. Leave the changer in place or drop in EQ. Just my 2 cents.
So losing the changer component of a CD changer = working great? Low standards my friend... ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by deermagnet
I'm not really losing the changer, it still works great 'cuz I vary the slot I put the one disc in. I can only play one disc at a time even with six in there. It just takes seconds to eject and load another disc. I still have the full changer function if I choose to use it. I choose not to, trying to avoid trouble, which I seem to have done nicely for eight years. And I use it a lot, except during very cold weather. Again, trying to avoid trouble.
My six disc CD changer works great for eight years now. :yesy:
After I wrote that last sentence it hit me. In the last eight years a whole lotta people, including myself, have had a whole lotta problems with lots of stuff other than the CD changer, so I guess it really can't be called a weak link after all. There's a bunch of stuff that seems to be a lot weaker than the CD changer. :_confused
Mark
get xm. problem solved:)
I posted bids on 2 of these items and he removed my bids :mad: The reason listed is due to me being a high risk as I am from South Africa?? I mailed him and he has ignored me :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by VX KAT
Sounds like a real prick... doesn't he know he could just restrict his "Ships To" list to US only if he doesn't want to deal with international buyers? :mad:
Just an update from my side. As I really need these parts, I decided to re bid and changed the delivery address to one in the US, and guess what, I managed to successfully bid on the parts. :smilewink I guess he is not such a bad guy after all.
being auctioned for parts......... http://www.easyexport.us/cars-for-sa...CROSS_24844330
That just might be the first VX pictures I've ever seen with a dirty back seat...:bwgy::smilewink:bgwo::bgwb:Quote:
Originally Posted by VXjunky
Looks sad just sitting there. :( Hard to believe there's that much damage that it couldn't be repaired. :confused:
broker just informed me as of it arriving in their yard...it did not run........