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Originally Posted by JoFotoz

Stick with el'cheapo steelies IMO....

Youre gonna be pushing her harder than ever now...

...and if ya ding 'em..you can often bash 'em out enough to get home ..

...and thats the objective !

My 0.02 cents !

Jo

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Well I really like my steelies now in the 15" size but I don't like steelies in 17." They just looking cheap and out of place to me.. Also, 37s are almost non existent in 15" & 16", so I can't keep the current rims.

...And hey, don't try to talk me out of my spending spree. :p

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Originally Posted by TonyVX

Go for the Fuel Anzas! I was looking at them the other day and like 'em a lot.

My question is where did you get the decal? Does some on the forum here sell them?

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Originally Posted by JoFotoz

IIRC...That decal is one of the ones done for Moab in past years.



A member here did the artwork and I think ( bad memory...done so many!!) its one of the ones I got made up..
....and the decals were given out at Moab at cost..

.....with any profit going to this site.

Seems the artwork has been 'borrowed' recently...(:eek:)

....and a they are being sold for personal profit here now.

IMO... :thumbdn:

jo

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I asked Cyrk years ago for permission to use his design to make my own vinyl sticker. I believe he even gave me the correct type file for the vinyl cutter. Fellow VXer, Mdwyer has a vinyl cutter and was nice enough to let me make a decal with his equipment. Mine did say "ProjectZU" above the logo years ago, then just "ZU" and then I lost the "Z" when I vinyl wrapped the VX last Spring. I'm deciding if I'll add new lettering or remove the logo.

I agree with you Jo, even though Cyrk didn't really seem to care too much when I asked. In the recent scenario, I figured it was more paying for someone to make the sticker rather than paying for the logo. I think it would have been courteous of the seller to ask Cryk first and I'm sure he would have been given the thumbs up anyways.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...m/VX-Shape.jpg

Try this...

A real down and dirty anti dallas photochop for ya !

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...ppler-tire.jpg


Jo

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Originally Posted by JoFotoz

Try this...

A real down and dirty anti dallas photochop for ya !

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...ppler-tire.jpg


Jo

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Nice... Now you've got me thinking. :thumbup:

I'm certain Cyrk would of said yes if it was for non profit!
As its for profit..Cyrk should get a cut IMO.
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Originally Posted by VXorado

I asked Cyrk years ago for permission to use his design to make my own vinyl sticker. I believe he even gave me the correct type file for the vinyl cutter. Fellow VXer, Mdwyer has a vinyl cutter and was nice enough to let me make a decal with his equipment. Mine did say "ProjectZU" above the logo years ago, then just "ZU" and then I lost the "Z" when I vinyl wrapped the VX last Spring. I'm deciding if I'll add new lettering or remove the logo.

I agree with you Jo, but Cyrk didn't really seem to care too much when I asked. In the recent scenario, I figured it was more paying for someone to make the sticker rather than paying for the logo. I think it would have been courteous of the seller to ask Cryk first and I'm sure he would have been given the thumbs up anyways.

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I talked to the guy selling them, offered to get them made up cheap...as long as Cyrk was OK with it..
..and suggested he made a contribution to the site as its essentially VX forum/family artwork.
No joy... !!

Its more about personal profit from anothers work, that tweaks me.
Its the photographer in me, and maybe I'm a tad sensitive..
.. but taking others work, putting your own 'sample' watermark on it..
....and selling for your own profit....

... irks me!

Done venting..sorry for the thread jack :whiteflag:

Jo

They are REALLY nice rims...

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Originally Posted by VXorado

Nice... Now you've got me thinking. :thumbup:

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...but seriously asking for trail rash damage !!

I've seen you drive :jump:

(Like I can talk!!)

Jo

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Originally Posted by JoFotoz

I'm certain Cyrk would of said yes if it was for non profit!
As its for profit..Cyrk should get a cut IMO.
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I talked to the guy selling them, offered to get them made up cheap...as long as Cyrk was OK with it..
..and suggested he made a contribution to the site as its essentially VX forum/family artwork.
No joy... !!

Its more about personal profit from anothers work, that tweaks me.
Its the photographer in me, and maybe I'm a tad sensitive..
.. but taking others work, putting your own 'sample' watermark on it..
....and selling for your own profit....

... irks me!

Done venting..sorry for the thread jack :whiteflag:

Jo

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I didn't know the whole story. That sucks and knowing the back story, I wish I didn't buy two. :eek:

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Originally Posted by JoFotoz

They are REALLY nice rims...



...but seriously asking for trail rash damage !!

I've seen you drive :jump:

(Like I can talk!!)

Jo

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Yep leadfoot, I'm the crazy one. :p

Just a hunch, i'm sure whatever rims I get will have some rock rash by the end of.... May or so.

Yea Yea..guilty!

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Originally Posted by VXorado

Yep leadfoot, I'm the crazy one. :p

Just a hunch, i'm sure whatever rims I get will have some rock rash by the end of.... May or so.

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...by Tues afternoon IMO!!!

cant wait :thumbup:

jo

Basic beadlocks with rock rings in the rattle can color of your choice :D

I'd go with the first ones or get the rock stars with a different center emblem.

The first ones all day long. They just look more refined than the others and they have the faux beadlock edge that can take the hits better.

Maybe powder coated stock 18's ....

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.n...5064f53b695a73


...like these??

Depends what width yer gonna go with... It might be pushing it !!


Eric just posted this over on the F/B VX page... I like 'em :thumbup:

Jo

Thanks for all the suggestions/opinions so far. The Fuel Anza wheels are still my top choice although I can't seem to shake the Rockstars. I even found a centercap being sold online for the Rockstars without the "star".

http://www.centercapsdirect.com/asse...arCapBlack.jpg

These would set me back another $200, which is ridiculous. I'd take a grinder to the stars before buying these.

I'm planning to buy a tire-wheel combo online with free shipping (avoid the taxes and shop fees). I already checked the local discount tire and it would be close to $300 more for the same package. Also, just like when I installed the 35s, I can't just drop the VX off and pick it up with new wheels ready to go. I'll need to clearance the rear wheel well first.


Billy, check out trail worthy fab. I was originally looking into this option for bead locks but the prices went up significantly and many complained about balancing the tires. Still pretty cool if you go with the cut Bajas or Mt/Rs.

http://www.trailworthyfab.com/12-Bol...al-w-TIRE.html


Jo, The stockers do look great in black. I thought they were too narrow, do you happen to know the width? I vaguely recall 7.5".

The trail worthy fab wheels are nice also. The bigger the tire gets the harder it will become to balance them. 37s are right on the boarderline. Many end up using balancing bb's inside the tire.

Been ages since I had stock, but IIRC...

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Originally Posted by VXorado

Thanks for all the suggestions/opinions so far.
Jo, The stockers do look great in black.
I thought they were too narrow, do you happen to know the width? I vaguely recall 7.5".

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... I'm with you..7.5 I believe.

I'm sure someone here can verify.

7.5 is REAL skinny for a big 12:50 !!

What width are the RS rims..maybe powder coat those??

Jo

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