hey detox- Welcome!Quote:
Originally Posted by detoxed
I'm up near Prescott. There's about 5 or 6 VXers in PHX and a few in Tucson. We get together every year or so.
Welcome to the addiction! :thumbup:
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hey detox- Welcome!Quote:
Originally Posted by detoxed
I'm up near Prescott. There's about 5 or 6 VXers in PHX and a few in Tucson. We get together every year or so.
Welcome to the addiction! :thumbup:
I've been driving my VX since I inherited it when my Dad passed away. Some of you know my parents, Todd & Linda Adams. My name is J.R. and my wife is Deanna. We were able to make it for ZuZoo just for the last weekend. My VX is a 99 Ironman. It still has the Hot Wheels on the insert that my dad put there. I will never take that off! I have ridden and driven in this VX since it's original purchase. It recently had the engine rebuilt, and I have some driveline and axle work to do, but it will soon be in tip-top shape!
Sadly I never got to meet your Pops. He has quite the reputation. He lives on tho through you & your ride. I won't welcome you to the family though since technically you've been family for a long time already. Hope to meet you sometime in Moab.
Hiya JR..
Great to meet you , Deanna and of course see Linda again ..in Moab.
Looking fwd to wheeling there with ya in the years to come :thumbup:
jo
I have just purchased a 1998 JDM silver Vehicross in the UK. The car is converted to run on propane (as well as petrol), has been de-badged and the rear suspension lifted two inches. Previous owner put a lightbar on the top using rail grabbers, there are also retractable TV antennaes at the back of the rails which seem to be non-functional. The car has covered 115,000 km, but everything seems to be in good shape. Drove back from Northern Ireland to London this morning, will be checking everything thoroughly for the MOT. The only fault so far seems to be a microswitch in the transmission mode selector. If you don't put downwards pressure on the stick, it occasionally randomly switches from 2WD to TOD mode when highway driving. Also the tint on the rear side windows is in bad shape, needs peeled off and replaced.
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e6...ps24e33766.jpg
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Can't do much on the Vehicross right now as I am in the final stages of my twin-turbo DeLorean build. Once that's done would certainly be up for putting a supercharger on the VX, though it looks like it's impossible to get the kits now.
Welcome to the adiction, 'Glider. Good lookin' rig you got there. Seems very clean from the pics. Your hood insert is quite shiny - is it painted or recently treated with something? Any other mods that you know of?
And as for supercharging, yeah... don't lose any sleep over it. Trust me, I have, and I've lost even more since I got one. ;) You've got the DeLorean anyway. It's a good to have a non-VX go-fast outlet!
-V
Thanks. I've owned an Audi Allroad (manual TDi) for some time, appreciated the quattro but wanted a real offroader. Had a salvage Volvo XC90 briefly to give it a try but wasn't impressed with that lump. I vaugely remembered the Vehicross from car news sites back when I was in university; looked it up and was pleasantly surprised to see a good online community for it. Running costs looked like an issue since it's petrol auto only, but I finally found a propane converted one to reduces the fuel costs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vendetta
The grey hood panel looks clearcoated, wasn't sure if that was standard.Quote:
Good lookin' rig you got there. Seems very clean from the pics. Your hood insert is quite shiny - is it painted or recently treated with something? Any other mods that you know of?
The previous owner removed all badges (even taped over the steering wheel center) but put this custom one on the grill;
http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e6...ps3ef552f6.jpg
There is a custom amp and equaliser that doesn't seem to be working properly, haven't had time to fiddle with it in detail (lighter is also missing);
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Light bar was clean when I left but covered in bugs from seven hours highway driving;
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Here's the propane tank;
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I'd like to fit a hitch / towbar, not sure if the tank is going to be a problem (in the way of the crossbar). There is a cheap generic rear foglight, of the sort you see on a lot of import vehicles to meet minimum UK legal requirements (DeLorean owners often have these on just for the MOT test). The propane filler is just below, odd location but filler nozzle still fits ok.
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Petrol tank has been reduced to about 25 litres to fit the propane tank, overall though range is increased from the original.
Engine looks in good shape, a few minor things cracked or rusted but the block, hoses, plugs, injectors etc look good. The previous owner put on a massive pod filter, which I suspect does nothing for power but does make a nice induction sound. The propane pump/filter/injectors look fairly tidy;
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VIN plate;
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Heh, the voice of experience. Maybe I'll look at it if/when I need to do an engine rebuild.Quote:
And as for supercharging, yeah... don't lose any sleep over it. Trust me, I have, and I've lost even more since I got one. ;)
Yeah, the DMC-12 and the VX are complimentary and can always borrow the wife's Skoda if four doors are absolutely necessary, so I'll sell the Allroad. Nearly 130,000 miles on it, but the diesel engines are good for a lot more.Quote:
You've got the DeLorean anyway. It's a good to have a non-VX go-fast outlet
Welcome to the family.Quote:
Originally Posted by Starglider
When you are ready to look into a hitch, I may have a solution for you. Maybe I could just get some drawings made up for you to get it fabricated over there rather than shipping a 30 lbs hunk of steel. Check my gallery for pix of the hidden hitch or look for the thread on the subject.
Welcome! I picked up my VX as a "winter beater", but... it is gradually becoming THE project car... So it appears that I am rearranging project prioritiest and my Turbo 4g63 powered Triumph TR7 is slipping back :(
So watch out! You have been warned! :)
How is the propane fuel work? Does it get mixed in with the petrol? Or switches to it exclusively? How does computer handle it?
There are a second set of injectors (+pump +filter) for the LPG; the petrol injectors are disabled when in LPG mode. I remember old cars that needed ECU modifications or even a second ECU to work with propane, but apparently that's all in the past, current systems are close enough in fueling to work with the existing ECU & map.Quote:
Originally Posted by Leon R
Hi all; Andrew here. Just joined yesterday as I'm looking to buy a VX of my own. I know there are so many threads , and have already read through of a few of what to look for when buying one, but I just wanted to make sure I'm not missing anything (within reason, of course).
I'm no stranger to annoying car problems (as a current owner of a Mercury Mountaineer [aka Explorer]) nor am I too shy about what I drive (my first car was a Dodge Dakota sport convertible [still own it]), so I feel somewhat comfortable in what I may be getting myself into. That said, I know that I don't know very much; so if there are some important points, links to threads, or anything that might get me pointed in the right direction, it would be well appreciated. I don't want to make anyone repeat themselves any more than they might have already!
Hi Andrew!Quote:
Originally Posted by Plannin
Give us a hint as to how you will be using your VX when and if you buy one. 100% pavement, 100% off-road or a percentage of both? Briefly this car handles best on pavement, not to say that it is a horror story off-road. It is a truck and is a stiff riding baby as delivered from the factory. Most of us have done suspension mods to suit our individual tastes. Be prepared to spend a bit more for gas and oil because of it being a full time 4 wheel drive. Personally that doesn't bother me because I love the uniqueness of the car. Being that it has a gazillion sensors you will be kept busy to a degree when they act erratically, but you can find plenty of help in here. So, go for it! Happy hunting!
Welcome to the forum plannin! Got just what you need!
Since this is a group of enthusiasts we put together a pretty detailed checklist/questionnaire very specific to the VX and covers many issues that have arisen over time since the model is basically 10+ yrs old on average.
We thought a prospective buyer would be interested in this so you know what to ask about/look for.
Pick and choose what you want from it.
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...4&postcount=24
Good luck in your search.
Always a bunch of helpful people to answer questions too! :wave:
Yeah, that pretty much covers it. Good one KatQuote:
Originally Posted by VX KAT
Hello! I'm Mark from south Atlanta, GA. I have always admired the VX, but just recently started thinking about owning one myself. As a DeLorean owner/enthusiast, I am drawn to quirky, unique vehicles. My daily driver is a '10 FJ Cruiser, which I am trying to sell. I have started the search for my first VX, and I appreciate the wealth of knowledge and advice on this forum.
Welcome Mark & good luck with your search.
Sharpsburg, huh? My daughter just moved out of Sharpsburg. I used to visit about once a year, but you probably never saw my Proton VX because I didn't drive it much while there. My ex-wife still owns the house on Braves Crossing Ct in Sharpsburg. I own a house (rental) in Newnan. Small world!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark C
Small world indeed - I live just a mile north of Braves Crossing Ct. on the same road (Fischer)! Nope, I don't recall seeing a Proton around here yet. I was wondering if there is any sort of Atlanta or Southeast owner's group with tech sessions or meetups that I could attend to learn more before taking the plunge - or even a generous local owner who would like to introduce me to theirs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cobrajet
Here's a list of all members in GA, of course many are not active. But you can glance at the "last visit" and see if they might be active.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark C
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/mem....php?do=getall
I can think of one member that's really knowledgeable in Atlanta!
~johnnyapollo - johnny is an original owner and knows tons and tons AND TONS of info and has an amazingly detailed website: http://wildtoys.com/vehicross/
and blog:
http://vehicross.blogspot.com
Thanks VX KAT!
:thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark C
Might also want to check out the questionnaire:
Since this is a group of enthusiasts we put together a pretty detailed checklist/questionnaire very specific to the VX and covers many issues that have arisen over time since the model is basically 10+ yrs old on average.
We thought a prospective buyer would be interested in this so you know what to ask about/look for.
Pick and choose what you want from it.
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...4&postcount=24
Good luck in your search.
Always a bunch of helpful people to answer questions too! :wave:
Hello All,
I just purchased a 99 Astral. I purchased it in Boston and flew my oldest (18) and his best friend up to pick it up and drive it back to its new home in St Pete Beach,FL. Only 76k and looks great...one owner who took good care of her.
Boys made it home safe and sound after nights in Boston, NYC, DC and Savannah. Not bad for a graduation road trip in a VX.
Only burned 1/4 qt in 950 mi so I am happy. Still going to try some of the suggestions here to see if I can cut that to zero. Looking forward to reading and posting on here. Glad this site is done so well. Bill
Just to update on my previous posts, today I purchased a 2000 Dragon Green VX #432. It has some issues (ABS light, check engine light, cracked windshield, etc), but I'll get it sorted out. And so, our adventure begins...
Grats
[QUOTE=Mark C;283077]Just to update on my previous posts, today I purchased a 2000 Dragon Green VX #432. It has some issues (ABS light, check engine light, cracked windshield, etc), but I'll get it sorted out. And so, our adventure begins...[/QUO
Had the same three problems. ABS light (don't care), Check engine light (replaced gas cap), Cracked windshield (don't care). You might try the same, lol.
hello everyone, I currently do not own a vx but I am going to hopefully be buying on within a week. Saw one one day coming home from work for sale. Thought it was awesome. I own a 95 trans am and a 95 Z28 and when I test drove the VX I loved it.
Hope to meet and chat with everyone.
Guess its time to say hi. Been lurking here taking notes for almost a week after finding out the first vx I had ever seen was for sale. Long story short I am now the owner of a 99 Ironman. Already going through some growing pains with windows and a previous lift that didnt agree so well with the front axle but I am having fun learning. Had it at shop the other day getting new tires. Parked next to an Audi R8, a pretty exotic ride I'll admit. I hear the mechanic laughing and I look out to see three people standing in the parking lot with their butts to the Audi, all looking over the vx. This is going to be a fun lil adventure.
Welcome fellers. Hope you both enjoy VX ownership ... & bein part of the fambly!
Hello all,
Being a "gear head" since 15 and have owned my own auto shop since 1995, I am slowly buying all the cars I always wanted. I had an '87 Suzuki Samurai that in 13 years went from stock to 5" lift, ARB air lockers, 5:1 ratio transfer case, P/S, Sidekick 16V EFI motor with an intercooled T-25 turbo etc, etc. I spent over $20k trying to make the Sami as good as a VX, and it never would be as nice a ride (although probably a better rock crawler).
Welcome Mike! Congrats on the proton.
Scott
I have always wanted a vehicross, and i finally have the opportunity to buy one
In dragon green with only 31000 miles. With all of the problems the car seems to have, i wonder if i should follow through. Currently has stuck cd, new rims b/c old would not hold air, and windows do not work, not a motor issue.
So, big question, be ause i think its one of the coolest vehicles of its time, should i do it? Thanks for your insight and experience.
31,000 is great..depending on where its from and how its been maintained.
(Rust? .. service history? ... general upkeep?)
CD player issues are normal...they often fail/eat discs !
Window issues are normal.... retro fit window tabs are available to fix the issue.
OEM rim issues not unusual..flaking chrome and pinhole air leaks are known.
If these are the only issues...depending on price and overall condition...
...it could be a good one.
The cost of fixes you mention ...
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CD depends on your audiophile level !
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Window tabs , about $75 ( parts & glue) if you do it yourself...
....maybe $200 if a garage does it with parts you supply from this contact :-
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www.streetboutiquecustoms.com/vx.html
Any pics..other info you have would help.
Jo
Ditto everything Jo said above. If it's not rusty, and no other big problems, sounds fantastic. Those issues you mentioned are a piece of cake, really, when you love a car as much as we all love this thing!
Have you seen the "new buyer questionnaire" thing we put together? It'll give you some more areas to check out on it.
Don't freak out when you open it, just pick and choose from the questionnaire! :thumbup:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...4&postcount=24
Good luck, hope it works out for you.
If you don't pull the trigger tell me where it is and then I'll have two...:bwgy::smilewink:bgwo::bgwb:
Hey guys, I live on an island named Guam out in the middle of the Pacific and my dad gave me his 2001 Ironman a few days ago for my birthday. Its one good looking machine. Im loving it so far other than a few window problems. And theres a proton yellow one out here too. Its been sitting in the same apartment complex for quite some time though.
My son-in-law and daughter are there also, he is in Air Force, they are getting ready to go to his next station soon. They will be in the Azores(sp), before Guam it was Oklahoma, don't get to see them much.
Hi y'all. I have had my red vx for 6 years. Just decided to join. I have been thinking of selling. Thought this would be a good place to start....maybe...
it's a good place to be talked out of it.haha
After about 4 years of searching, I finally purchased my first VX. How ironic that it was only less than 2 hours away. Its perfect, well as perfect as the engineers made the VX. Windows not working, 6 disc cd changer not working, but hey, I knew going into the sale. But I was so excited to find what I feel is a perfect vx with 31000 miles on it. Yes 31000. I think I am heaven!!! Well because I am giving up my 1991 honda civic hatchback, I think I can drive over that little car now. I could never imagine sitting in a VX and just loving everything about it. But I feel like one of the luckiest guys. I am just happy my wife understands my midlife crisis, but hey, Why Not.:)
Grats ... & welcome to the fambly.