I am more interested in the carbon fibre console.Quote:
Originally Posted by twalker920
Looks great - where did that come from??
PK
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I am more interested in the carbon fibre console.Quote:
Originally Posted by twalker920
Looks great - where did that come from??
PK
Just wanted to stop in show my support and say hello to everyone.
Welcome UltrAsOniC. I'm in your neck of the woods (half way between DC & Richmond).
We failed in pulling off a get together this year but need to start thinking about something next spring or summer.
Hey im tom new to the vx family. My japanese sport car was hit and with the insurance. Money I got my dream truck I have a 99 sliver vx and I am trying to make it the most crazy off the wall vx out there I am already installing nightvision cameras in it and I am trying to find or my gave to make a crazy brushgaurd any ideas. I welcome ideas from the vx family angrypanda out.
Hi Tom....Welcome to the ADDICTION!!!
Quote:
Originally Posted by angrypanda
...I have a custom brushguard for sale.
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/281ed.jpg
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PM me if you are interested!
:_steering
Jo
What do u want for it and it is a addiction that I don't want to kick
Hi Tom
I need to clear $500 for it..it cost me $800.
I sent you an e-mail and a PM as this is the wrong thread for selling!
Thanks for your interest.
Jo
Hi,I just bought a 99' and am having the normal window problems---does anyone know of someone in the Puget sound area of Washington Seattle Everett area that is knowledgeable on the fix?Thanks, Jerry
Grats on the purchase, welcome to the vx obsession!Quote:
Originally Posted by elkaholic
Window problems are probably one of the most common issues on the VX.
They are notorious for binding, sticking, jumping the track, tilting, burning up the motors due to the severe binding....you get the idea..
Here's a TON of threads that have good info on the issue and how to repair. These threads are all helpful, so I collected them and saved them in one place, just for instances like this. They are ALL important to read, so you'll understand all the issues with them.
As time went on, "most" found that buying the SBC metal brackets for $65 was the best fix. It's what I did.
Get out your Snickers bar, and get real familiar with the Search function....you won't be going anywhere for a while.....:thumbup:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...55&postcount=5
http://www.vehicross.info/modules.ph...ewarticle&id=3
Hey Jerry- wasn't sure if you've read a lot about the VX or not, but here's a post that covers a lot of points of interest. Just disregard if you've already read it all. Let us know if you have questions as you get to know your new toy!Quote:
Originally Posted by elkaholic
http://vehicross.info/forums/showpos...52&postcount=4
Hi there friends,
I was delighted when I came across this forum where everyone is friendly and ready to help out. I searched through quite a few threads and was indeed glad to find a few tips which for some time past eluded me.
I reside in Malta ( central Mediterranean) and I bought my VX through the local Isuzu distributor. That was in 1997. Mine is the only VX on this island and it is still an eye-catcher after all these years. It is still in top condition with only 30k kms on the clock. By the way, the colour is maroon.
I am quite happy with my VX except for the stiff ride; the gas shockers seem to be still in good order, but it seems that my model was meant to be driven on Japanese roads which must definitely be a lot smoother than the ones on this island. I will consider changing these shockers in future, although I don't know where to start. Any advice will be appreciated.
A few days ago I sent my reverse camera to England to have it repaired - I just hope it's only the camera that's faulty and not some other thing under the dash. I am keeping my fingers crossed.
Before closing, I have to mention that since I bought this VX (14 years ago) I have tried and tried to get my hands on an English version Owner's Manual, but to no avail. Can some kind soul help me out ? I can be contacted on : npanpa@maltanet.net Cheers.
Welcome to your VX world !Quote:
Originally Posted by norazz
I can provide you some info about the shocks.
The shocks most commonly use as a replacement are the ranchos 5000 series and the 9000 series.
The 5000 series are very soft and because i currently got them in my VX i can tell you they do pretty well.
Just keep in mind that once you change your shocks you wouldn't have the excellent cornering that the VX comes with anymore. Also you'll notice that the VX will be a bit lower in ground clearance with the 5000 series,i wasn't sure about it 'till another member who i met few weeks ago noticed too.
The 9000 series shocks are adjustable so you can adjust the dampering of the VX to suit you comfort.
Another good brand is the KYB
I think we have a downloadable owner's guide in english language here @ the left side list where it says 'DOWNLOADS'
Several of us have come to the conclusion that the primary reason for the harsh ride is the proximity of the rear bump stops to the axle (1/2" or less, many have reported seeing their VX "sit" on the stops). For $0 and about 30 minutes of your time you can cut them in half and you'll notice a DRAMATIC improvement in ride quality. You'll lose some level of cornering ability because your VX won't lean on the stops as quickly, but I can't tell the difference on my own VX.Quote:
Originally Posted by norazz
Check out this thread, interesting reading...
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ight=bump+stop
Quote:
Originally Posted by norazz
Wow, I think that makes you the longest original owner!Quote:
Originally Posted by vt_maverick
Here's a site that sells Owners Manuals. They don't have the '97 JDMs however. But they are English if you want to get a '99-'01 manual.
http://www.helminc.com/helm/Result.a...ected%5Fmedia=
Here's some pics of my rear bump stops cut in half. The original bump stop is like a figure "8", and is about 8" or 9" long. We cut the bottom half of the "8" off. So in these pics you can just see the top half of the "8". Mine are covered in beige dirt, but they're black rubber underneath that.
Like Mav said, it makes a huge improvement in the rough ride, it reduces that slamming/jarring effect in the rear. You can see I have about 4" of clearance now before that stop hits the axle. Much better!
Sorry I couldn't get the actual pics to display in this post :_thinking: you have to click the link.
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/...908111658b.jpg
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/...908111647b.jpg
http://i1099.photobucket.com/albums/...908111649b.jpg
Hey guys
I was very happy to discover this forum. Everyone seems really cool and knowledgeable and it has helped me out a lot with my 01 VX. Just received the SBC window brackets and will be putting those in today. Ill have windows again!!
I thank VX KAT and all the others for their quick response. I might have forgotten to mention that my VX is a Japanese Model. I do have all the Manuals but they are in Japanese. I guess I will have to learn the language ! ! ! because it seems that getting an English version is impossible.
Thanks also to those who posted tips about the hard ride of the VX.
I thank VX KAT and all the others for their quick response. I might have forgotten to mention that my VX is a Japanese Model. I do have all the Manuals but they are in Japanese. I guess I will have to learn the language ! ! ! because it seems that getting an English version is impossible.
Thanks also to those who posted tips about the hard ride of the VX.
Angry,Quote:
Originally Posted by angrypanda
If all goes well, I'll have pushbar brackets available soon. Just keep your eyes on the forum & I'll start a thread on the subject.
t4b
hey guys the name is james i am just about to turn 22 and i decided i needed a decent DD so i started lookin around. i was at work one day and saw one in the parking lot that caught my eye so i stated asking whos it was. wasnt hard the place was dead. less then a month later i owned her black 2001 vehicross and i have now fell in love with it.
Welcome to the obsession ... & to this wierd family.
Don't forget to post some pix of your ebony.
will do im use to the wierd family lol i have been in the dsm game for a bit lol. i love cars that are different. i have a 94 3000gt vr4 that is one of 37. if its rare and different its in my field lol ill have to snag some pics of it but its pretty stock right now
I just junked a 93 3000GT that I couldn't keep running. It was BADLY abused by previous NYC owner. I nursed it along for 5 years but then just gave up.
:( i have a huge soft spot for 3ks lol ill post o pic of my beast together here soon
Howdy from Alabama! I purchased my 16 year old a 1999 silver VX the first of August after about a year of research on this vehicle. By the way, this forum was one of the main reasons I bought the VX. The vehicle had a clean carfax and only 89,000 miles. My son and I love the little critter! Rides like a log truck but handles like a sports car. The first weekend we had it we took it to a car show and no one knew what it was. Most thought is was a year old concept vehicle!
Unfortunately the repairs began quickly after purchase, Here is the list:
1) A/C blower motor. Easy to replace but buy the one that looks original on ebay for about $50 and it came with the squirrel cage. NAPA's was a poor replacement, no cage, very loud and one screw could not be put in properly.
2) Keyless did not work. Did the little trick with the green button under the driver side dash. Fixed in a couple of minutes! Found where the previous ISUZU dealer in TN could not fix it on some old paperwork, HAHA!
3) Battery died 2 days after purchase. OK, regular stuff.
4) Both windows giving binding issues. Used this forum, pulled off door panels, widened the front window tracks, lubed them up and did one more thing I did not see on the forum. I put a big zip tie on the bottom of the track to hold the window rubber down so it would not get drawn up by any future binding. Windows work faster than my 2 other new cars now!
5) While the door panels were off saw the speakers were blown. Replaced easliy with 3Way Pioneer 6.5" and they sound great. While in there I cut anti-fatigue matting (Available per foot in the carpet section at Lowes) double-sided capet taped them over the holes in the doors and covered the edges with real metal duct tape for sound barrier. Worked very nice. No problem getting panels back on. Need rear speakers soon.
6) Discoverd dry rotted Michelins that salesman said was new. Dime width cracks deep in the treads, nothing on sidewalls. DOT number on tires showed they were 9 years old. (Look at DOT number and the last 4 digits are the week and year of manufacture, ie. 2508 is the 25th week of 2008)Replaced tires. Do car sales people only lie when they move their lips?
7) Cassette player would not work so My son and I replaced it with a BOSS (not BOSE) single DIN DVD player with a 3" screen, built in bluetooth, WMA and MP3 playback. Very tight fit with Minor Modifications. Plan on hooking up a rear camera soon. System was $170 on ebay and sounds great. Took out a perfectly goos 6 disc changer (was replaced under previous owners warranty) and put in a generic single DIN cubby I ordered from England. May change out with the Ford cup holder even though reviews are mixed.
8) This VX is clean, no peeling chrome, like new paint, great interior, etc. She wasn't driven much over the last several years and was garage kept which leads to the next thing. Dead Fuel pump. Rust in tank. Had pump replaced, tank cleaned and coated, changed strainer and fuel filter. New Pump died a few weeks later. ARRRGH! Covered under warranty but not the labor. Will look at wiring harness closer for possible short up near front driver fender/headlight area. Noticed previous owner put 20 amp fuse in 15 amp spot for fuel pump, hmmmm. I changed it back to a 15amp.
9) Found cracked CV Boot while under VX so told them to replace. They put a gray one and a Black one on and neither were shaped like the other side. Ok I'm a bit OC even if it is under the VX.
10) Asked mechanic to adjust linkage since could not get shifter into proper gears like low. His adjustment caused the vehicle to jump out of Park and start rolling with a loud clicking noise. It rolled head on into a nearly new Avalanche in the parking lot! Guess what, the Avalanche sustained more damage even with a bull nose brush catcher on the front. Mechanic, a good friend of mine, admitted fault and said he would have his insurance company take care of the damages. Poor VX, she needs a new front bumper, fog light, blinker and some hood repair. Oh well, she needed a "fog" light bulb anyway. Might as well have the hood insert repainted while in shop.
11) Cleaning Mode Selector switch did not work so will be replacing it this week to avoid future problems. Hope to kill the shifter problem and tranny jerk.
This VX is driving me crazy but it's like a little puppy that just chewed up your shoes. They look at you with those big brown eyes and you forgive it then go on! You hop back in, after spending a small fortune, and you fall in love with it again. Amazing vehicle! :)
BWAAHAAHAA!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by VehixDad
I like that. It sums up the obsession very nicely.
Welcome to the family. It sounds like your beast is finally getting the TLC it deserves.
heres a couple of the pics i took today of my ride
http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/y...s/DSCN4923.jpg
http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/y...s/DSCN4920.jpg
http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/y...s/DSCN4924.jpg
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http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/y...s/DSCN4926.jpg
http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/y...s/DSCN4922.jpg
http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/y...s/DSCN4921.jpg
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http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/y...s/DSCN4918.jpg
Got the new Mode selector switch put in and she drives out great! Got rid of the downshift clunk and it doesn't jump out of park! She'll go into the shop for a new hood, bumper and blinker this week when the parts come in. Will have the hood inset painted while she is there. I also forgot to mention when I had the tires replaced they lost the lug key. Extra pain to have them taken off and have a new set put on, oh well lesson learned. Make sure lug key is replaced after tire work!
Thanks again for all the help on the forum for repairs and troubleshooting. Kid still loves the car and is a very proud owner!:bgwb:
SWEEEEET!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by bluzvr4
Wazzup with the cladding? The nose cone & rear cladding look fresh but the side cladding looks faded. Was it just the lighting for the pix?
it is and im not sure y im going to try some different cleaners and see if i can get them all to the same level. i have the receipts from everything she bought and thats not in there so im not sure.
There's a ton of posts about cladding treatments etc...Quote:
Originally Posted by bluzvr4
Here's a long thread that discusses a lot of the info.
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...BLACK+CLADDING
Hey Everyone!
We just purchased a VX tonight and are very excited. I discovered them years ago when I was researching the long awaited FJ Cruisers. I've since sold the FJ and found a great deal on a VX so we grabbed it off Craigslist. It needs alot of love and some parts including tires and I need to have the drive shaft piece that goes into low gear put back on. The story goes the driver was on the interstated and put it in low 4wd. The mechanic told him, oh you dont need that lets just take it off. I'm assuming its broken. Any help you can give me on that part and getting rid of shake, bouncing at low speeds and big steering wheel play would be awesome. We plan on buying new tires and alignment tomorrow. It currently has 275's on the rear and 265's on the front.
Welcome to the addiction.Quote:
Originally Posted by bearandbee
4 tyres the same size will go along way towards fixing your problems.
The US models are virtually "all wheel drive" so you can imagine what having different tyres front to back would do to the drive train.
We might need more explanation, or a photo to sort out what part has been removed.
I am guessing it is the front tailshaft, from the transfer case to the front diff, but it was a bit hard from your description.
Start up a new thread with your problems, and the "experts" on here will help sort them out.
PK
Hello,
New to the forum and very excited. I am a big motor head but do not posses much knowledge about offroading as I am a car and motorcycle guy that takes my cars to the track when finance and time permits.
I am in the process of purchasing a Vehicross at the moment and eager to put a small lift on it as I plan on bringing this with me overseas to Mongolia. I am going to post in the VX talk so if anyone can give me some advice, I would appreciate it. Thanks!!!!
Welcome.
A mild lift is easy (& cheap). New coils on back and a torsion bar crank on the front. Depending on amount of lift, maybe new shocks. There are plenty of threads on the subject.
I'm still waiting for someone to join who bought my VX :(
hi my name is Ryan i have been wanting a vx for years. i bought a proton that needs a little attention and cant wait to get it all fixed up. im just 50 min south of buffalo ny if any of you are in the area lets meet up. if anyone comes across a roller or salvage vx hit me up i have a 5000 sq ft storage building and have plenty of room for a parts car or two.
Hi, im Seth, im new to the forum and I just recently bought a 2001 proton VX here in Hawaii with only 49,000 miles. After seeing my first one here just a few weeks ago, I knew I had to have one. The only issues im having with it is the CD changer appears to have had its power disconnected and the ABS light is on. A friend of mine liked it so much that he just bought one here too, it has a blown motor which he plans on transplanting one from a trooper into it soon. Im glad to have found this website!
Welcome!Quote:
Originally Posted by metalman1980
ABS light = no big deal this may help:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ght=abs&page=2
and many people have long discarded the CD changer...
Quote:
Originally Posted by metalman1980
To expand on what VXR said... the CD changers are notorious for failing, and once they do, you'll get a SUPER annoying set of beeps every time you crank the VX. I disconnected mine (and eventually replaced it with an OEM cubby hole) just to get rid of that noise.Quote:
Originally Posted by VXR
Best bet is to go get yourself an aftermarket head unit.
Welcome!
right on, thanks for the info! Any idea if the ABS module from a trooper or rodeo would work on the VX? ...and does having the ABS light on necessarily mean that the cause is in fact the ABS module and not something else like a speed sensor? Thanks!