To all new members of the family..
WELCOME to this madness LOL :p
I can't figured out a cure for this fever ;)
In the meanwhile let us enjoy it :yesb:
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To all new members of the family..
WELCOME to this madness LOL :p
I can't figured out a cure for this fever ;)
In the meanwhile let us enjoy it :yesb:
Hey all just got my VX about a week ago, Im in the PITTSBURGH area.
Any other owners in western PA?
Im loving the truck just dealing with some wiring issues
great site!
franz,
Welcome to the family. Look here for other members in PA:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/mem....php?do=getall
EDIT:
OOPS! That link doesn't work. Go to the home page & on the left side there is a search tool. Select members from the drop down & click on go. In the next screen put PA in the state field then select 'go'. There's about 4 pages of members from PA but many are no longer active.
Tom
Welcome !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :_beer:
Hello just became a new owner of a 99 VX. Ive always wanted one from the first time Ive laid my eyes on em. Just got into the market bout 3 weeks ago and I just had to have one. So I bought the one in NEW MEXICO. I will post pics soon.
If it's the one with the new engine then that was a good vehicle at a great price.
Welcome to the fam...some are a bit obsessed...hang out long enough and you'll be one too...:bwgy::smilewink:bgwo::bgwb:
Welcome To All The New Vx Members ! ! !
Welcome! Is it this one from John in Edgewood, NM? Looks great!Quote:
Originally Posted by VCruz_52
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...#ht_500wt_1080
Yes it is. However I only paid 6500 for it. Runs better then I couldve Imagined and the interior is in awesome shape for an 11yo car. I cant wait to start modifying it!
how can Luna and I frnz166 have the exact same last 4 digits is that possible?
Woah that's weird... maybe you could all post your VINs to compare?Quote:
Originally Posted by sloop
same year, same color (although one says Yellow one says Proton)....looks like lfranz166 maybe copied it from Luna thinking it was the same vehicle/color/yr, and didn't realize it's the last 4 of VIN? :_confusedQuote:
Originally Posted by sloop
I'm lookin' at my title right now........ defintely ends in 0630
Used to visit that area a lot. Had relatives in Slippery Rock, Butler and Pitt. Have raced the Butler 10k and did the Moonlight Duathlon on Mt. Penn in Philly many years ago (around '84-'85).Quote:
Originally Posted by lfranz166
I thought I registered here when I bought my 01 and found this sight, years ago. Guess I don't spend that much time at the PC since I got a VX. Go figure.
I'm the original owner of an '01 Ironman, bout 67k miles now, and still love the car. It's taken me everywhere I wanted to go, and got me out of places I didn't. On road or off there's no other car I'd rather be in. The only mod it has is it's paid for.. years ago. Now I just out there getting my money's worth.
C.
boy do i know how to kill a thread or what?
I'll give it the "breath of life"...:smilewinkQuote:
Originally Posted by chas711usa
W E L C O M E back my friend, to the show that never ends.
We're so glad you could attend, come inside, come inside...:smilewink
We'll leave the light on for ya...:yesgray:
Thanks Dub...now I got this sound track in my head with Tom Bodet singing with ELP...:yeso:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ldub
Always glad to help out a Bud...:yesgray:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mile High VX
I've seen the light :)
The one trouble I've had with my VX is the transmission/driveline clunk. After using low gears coming down a hill (or parking garage), I'll get a very hard 2-3 shift during normal driving. Park the car and the problem is gone in the morning. I know I've seen some threads here about similar issues.
Whats up guys. Just got a 01 Ironman a couple weeks ago. It's all stock but have a lot of mods planned. I will post all pics later when they are done. I do all my own work including welding. So if anybody needs help around the Brenham, TX area let me know. Got a shop and all the tools. Just started my first thread about adjustable rear coil spacers if anybody could help me with my first question.
Chad
Welcome. Ironman, good choice :)
Did I meet you briefly in Moab at this year's EJS? I was in a 4-door rental Jeep at the time... I think yours is real close to the screen name I remember hearing... :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by chas711usa
Yes, I was passing through Moab on my way to Telluride. Then when I came here to post I realized I hadn't registered.
Miss the VX?
Hi, new at this.
Just bought a 99 vehicross and have lose windows. Turns out the regulator is fine and the windows are fine but the clips are busted. Anyone ever found some aftermarket clips, cause I can't seem to get any from Isuzu without buying the whole window.
Or someone got some used windows with clips?
Help.
Derek
Newb to the VX...saw it at a job i was doing the owner was selling for 7100. , 3 months ago. I fell in love with it. (tired of cars). offered 3k. he needed the cash. so Ding. got it..it's a new experience for me..so trying to learn as much as i can about it. what worried me the most about buying it was, I read somewhere,,, the engines have a tendency to blow, for 1999's..But lurking here i have found no negitive responses..glad to read your topics...
my window clips look identical to honda's passport
just like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...d=180529221777
Hi-Quote:
Originally Posted by DerekScott
Welcome to the VX madness! The windows binding and messing up are probably the most common problem with these trucks. The plastic clips that hold the glass upright break, just like yours apparently have. A former member (SBC) designed and fabricates metal replacement brackets that solve the problem of the tabs breaking, as well as solving the binding and jumping the track problem for many. He sold his VX last year, but he still sells the metal brackets. http://www.streetboutiquecustoms.com/vx.html
I put together a post with numerous threads pertaining to the window problem, it'll give you background on the issue and how various owners have tried to fix it. Most believe the SBC brackets are the best solution. I'd bet he's sold 75 of these sets by now!
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...07&postcount=4
Enjoy your new ride!
Hey guys! Hopefully it's not too much of a faux pas to post in here without a VehiCross in your possession, but I'm not sure where else to post. Essentially, I'm a 17 year old (going on 18 in 9 days) who has fallen head over heels in love with the VX. I'm already saving every penny I earn, selling my previous vehicle (a 1995 Wrangler), and even selling a large chunk of my possessions in order to realize my goal. The reason for my fervor for this one particular vehicle (which I'm sure you all share) is that in my eyes at least, it is a tremendous value for its price. I was looking to replace my YJ with something safer and more comfortable. I was looking at TJ Wranglers but was discouraged by the high price-tags. I remembered the VX and realized it fit the bill perfectly!
On a more pertinent note, I am very impressed with the spirit and attitude of the members here. Everyone seems helpful and friendly, and it feels almost like a team effort. I'll probably be making a donation to the site later this month. Sorry about the wall of text, but I tend to be a little too verbose when introducing myself.
No worries...happens alla time...:yesgray:Quote:
Originally Posted by Rover
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Originally Posted by Rover
You musta caught us on a good day...:smilewink
You should see us in Moab...bust out da straps all day, bust out da blender at night...:_beer:
Welcome to the addiction...:dance:
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Originally Posted by Rover
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Originally Posted by Ldub
Hello all!
Just purchased a '99 Ebony on Saturday. Did a bit of lurking last week, and you guys didn't manage to scare me off, so I bought one, and now I'm back for more...
She has 86k, and although I picked her up from a dealer, I think i got a pretty good deal. Engine seems sound so far. No leaks (monitoring oil levels carefully), no apparent transmission issues, TOD is functional (and handles steep gravel with ease), interior is in great shape, but...the cd changer is dead...no surprise there, and rear drivers-side speaker is blown (might need a tutorial on how not to damage the 11 yr old panels).
She's bone stock except for the Ranchos...not sure what to make of that, and haven't had the chance to dive into any of those threads yet, but judging by the cost of replacement OEM shocks, I think that might not be such a bad thing...
Like several other new members, I need a keyless remote, and some tips on how to program it without an original to go by. I'm also in need of some wheel cover toggles (3...or a clever alternative. I've been toying with some simple ideas that might work).
I've also started looking at the threads on rack mods, but it looks like I'm a little late for the OEM boat. I guess i'll just keep my eyes peeled for the next round (hopefully there is one).
I'm excited about my new baby and I can't wait to cut my teeth on some of these great how-to's.
See you around the forum!
PS...if anyone else is in the Southern Appalachian Mountains (I'm near Boone, NC) besides me and Brainwashed (who i just introduced myself to), chime in...I'd love to meet up sometime so you guys can put me to shame!
PPS...I'm not a mechanic by any stretch, but I'm a decent troubleshooter, and I'm eager to learn, so please bear with me if I ask some stoopid questions. :o
PPPS...dealer pics will be posted asap...
oh, and how do you upload a nifty avatar like Kat and Ldub?
oh man, you noobes are killin' me dood! :slap: :thumbup: If you want, I can "work some of my magic" and see if I can find one....PM me.......and check out the thread I posted yesterday on the reconditioning and see how good these come out!Quote:
Originally Posted by gyrus
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Hi gyrus, welcome!
You can upload a pic as avatar when you are silver status (contribute $20/yr), gets you extra space for pics too.
Many find the OEM shocks was too severe on the kidneys, :yeso: and switched to after market....I switched to the Rancho 9 way adjustable, I'm happy with them. OEM are good too, just know you'll be getting a very stiff ride.
Keyless remote-
available at several places....no longer available from Isuzu though. Ebay also often has them. Usually between $30-$50. I think one member (Marlin) just got one from a junkyard...so that's another possibility.
I have the CORRECT programming instructions (after getting 2 stupid, ridiculous versions! LOL) and can PM them when I dig them up. They're real easy, takes about 2 minutes max....and half of that is from having to practically stand on your head up under the driver's side foot well trying to push the green button...:laugho:
http://www.originalkeyless.com/1999-...8.qscstrfrnt02
https://www.ikeyless.com/vehicles/Is...S/1999/1000208
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...&condition=all
Wherever you get one, make sure you're clear if you're getting an OEM ISUZU, or a generic one...sometimes it's hard to tell in the wording. Here's what the OEM one looks like. The top button does the doors/security, don't think anybody has ever gotten the 2nd button to do anything...
https://s3.amazonaws.com/ikeyless-products/isu_005.jpg
My first 2 I bought were pretty banged up, but I finally got a "like new" one on ebay. The Amazon seller above says it's like new condition, if that's important
Knobs for back panel:
A member who owns Street Boutique Customs (screen name SBC) fabricates metal replacement knobs, and, more importantly, also sells metal brackets to replace the plastic brackets that hold the door glass on the bottom. The clips often break, and this almost always fixes the "binding" windows problem most VXs have. Probably at least 50 of us have the SBC metal brackets installed. Both of his items are listed on this page:
http://www.streetboutiquecustoms.com/vx.html
Good to hear you're as enthusiastic as the rest of us nut jobs, er, um, I mean members are :thumbup: Enjoy!
Thanks Kat! No worries on the rack...but I'll check your thread. I'm still trying to decide what to spend money on first! ;o)
Thanks again for the links and info!
Kat I honestly don't know how you have the time to write such detailed responses to questions that have been asked (and answered) so many times. I'm not against answering old questions again since the answers do change over time, but my advice to you new guys is to get acquainted with the search feature. It takes time to learn to use it effectively, but if you do you'll find a wealth of information (and pics) that will provide you with a more comprehensive answer to your question.
Welcome to the addition... er... forum! ;)
Thanks VT... been on several smaller VBulletin forums for years, but you guys do have quite the wealth of information...10+ years worth! It takes a bit of time to filter.
I'm sure I'll be able to dig up what I need, but I do appreciate Kat's response! Makes a guy feel welcome.
See you on some old threads!
hey I'm Nate...first VX I have owned...it's a 1999 Ebony black...they are hard to find! and at the right price!...over 6-months...finally this one appeared 5 miles from my house...I am a Jeep guy and own a 1999 Jeep Wrangler sport that was my daily driver...but it is set up for class 5-6 trails in Moab and for sand duneing at the Oregon Dunes...plus occassional trips around Idaho, Oregon, Nevada to off-road...I love my VX!....like an SUV sports car! Natasha the Jeep is now covered in my RV parking waiting for her next trip off-road....
Natasha the Jeep was named after that Russian side-kick of Boris on the Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoon i watched as a kid...I was dating a blonde Russian at the time and no her name wasn't Natasha...I am still trying to think of a good name for my VX.
Hi i'm Sean, i am new member. I do not own a VX (yet!) but i thought i would join this site as a source of information and advice.
I live in the UK, so i guess that these are rare vehicles to come across and would any would like to comment on parts and labour...... is it difficult to find parts and get worked carried out?
I am looking in to getting a VX in the new year, as i am currently due to go away on tour (Sunny Climate's) as i am in the forces.
I have seen a nice VX on ebay (Scotland) that i have noticed a few people have commented on.... what do you guy's think of it? item number is 220629122885, just type it in the search bar.
Thanks....looking forward to seeing what you guy's think.