Pajero's Montero's are good for one thing: 6G74 engine swaps into a GTO. :)
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Pajero's Montero's are good for one thing: 6G74 engine swaps into a GTO. :)
This might help, and VXs are pretty old now so most are going to need stuff fixed now and in the near future. I bought one with 47K and it still needed stuff fixed.Quote:
Originally Posted by TenPercenter
http://www.vehicross.info/showthread...ERS-OR-SELLERS
Hello there: My name is Belle and my son gave me a 1999 Ironman for my birthday last year. I love it. I find that driving it is not only really fun, but also so very comfortable as well. I cannot get over how comfortable it is. It amazes me each time I get in. I am the only one who owns a VX in my community and am always getting looks and questions about it. On top of everything else, the engine purrs perfectly. I cannot thank my son Don enough for giving his momma such an awesome gift!
Welcome Belle.Quote:
Originally Posted by My 99
Have you had a chance to see how the VX handles snow yet? With a decent set of tires these things almost can't be stopped. Kudos to your son for having such great taste in vehicles and his generosity, and to you for acknowledging both.
Hope your VX provides you with many more enjoyable and trouble free miles.
Thank you, and have not had it in snow. We sit a few hundred feet below sea level. I think I would like the snow as I prefer the sliding of off road more than the rocks. We are just across the highway from some awesome desert off road and Don had put more than enough rubber on it for all off road conditions. I've had it out a few times, but I prefer just to drive down the street and let everyone stare. lol
Hello my name is Nahom and I recently purchased a 1999 vehicross. Im 21 now but was 6 when I watched the vehicross commercials in aw and played with my little hot wheel vehicross toy. So while looking for car to replace my civic someone wrecked I stumbled upon one for sale on craigslist that I couldn't resist. (Had to drive it 200 miles to get it home and it even came with an unopened Hot Wheel Vehicross toy!) I am a student at JMU studying engineering now so I figured having a car I love that needs work will motivate me to learn more about cars. I also couldn't ignore life giving me an opportunity to make one of my childhood dreams happen. This is probably the most impractical vehicle for me to buy with being a full time student and how much tuition is but my vehicross can give out on me in one year and I still wouldn't regret purchasing it. I hope to give it the attention it needs to get it to run perfect as I love driving it. Thank you for the abundant information, this community is awesome.
In my college town that is crawling with Wranglers, the Vehicross reigns supreme!
Welcome, Lots of good people and info here on the forum, I hope your new VX gives you many years of fun and enjoyment.
Welcome to our vx community. Glad to hear you love your VX so much already! They sure are a conversation starter!
And like Catfish said, lots of good people here always willing to help.
One tip, very important, check the oil level dipstick at EVERY GAS FILL UP, until you determine if, and how much it consumes. There's a pretty high probability your engine will consume some oil, some see go rather rapidly, others much slower. But you need to become familiar with your engine's pattern. Carry several quarts of oil with you. You may use a quart per 1000 miles or more.
I would only modify that routine by saying that when checking the oil, wait for 30 minutes or so before checking the oil after turning off the engine.Quote:
Originally Posted by VX KAT
If you check the oil when you're at the gas pump, it will be questionable whether enough time has elapsed to allow oil in the engine to drain back to the pan for an accurate reading on the dipstick.
If not enough time has elapsed, a possible false low reading could occur making you add oil when none is necessary, and running an engine with too much oil can sometimes be just as bad for an engine as running with not enough.
Congrats on fulfilling your VX dream Nahom! Hope it brings you many years of enjoyment. [cheers]
I would only modify that routine by saying that when checking the oil, wait as long as you can (10-15 minutes if possible) before checking the oil after turning off the engine.Quote:
Originally Posted by VX KAT
If you check the oil when you're at the gas pump, it will be questionable whether enough time has elapsed to allow oil in the engine to drain back to the pan for an accurate reading on the dipstick.
If not enough time has elapsed, a possible false low reading could occur making you add oil when none is necessary, and running an engine with too much oil can sometimes be just as bad for an engine as running with not enough.
Congrats on fulfilling your VX dream Nahom! Hope it brings you many years of enjoyment.
Hey there everybody. John here. I'm the new owner of a 00 Proton. I have never in my life seen one in person but only lusted at them on line. Always wanted one but I never figured that I would ever have the chance. I had settled for a 94 Amigo that I loved. A couple of months ago, a fellow member on the FB page posted it for sale,... I called the bank, ... The rest is history. Love it so far. This is going to be a fun relationship.
Hello everyone. I have been lurking in the shadows for a while now. I figure it is about time that I stand up and be counted! My name is Robert. I live in Southern California in the Los Angeles area. I have a 99 silver Vehicross that I've mostly kept in the garage until I take it on an outing every once in awhile. One of the places I have gone off-road quite a bit is the Anza Borrego Desert. I love driving in the sand washes there. My truck had 32000 miles on it when I bought it and it has about 50000 miles now. It is pretty much stock but it is in good shape. I really like some of the modifications many of you have done. I've been thinking, if I can get the time off, it would be great to go to Moab. Then I can meet some of you and see your trucks. The Vehicross.info forum is a great group. Folks here are really helpful. It has been a long time since I've seen another Vehicross around here in Southern California. I am beginning to think there aren't many left. Surprisingly, on occasion I will run into someone who actually knows what it is. I really love my truck! :yesy:
Hiya Malibu_Robert
Another So Cal VX here...down in San Diego...gimme a holler if youre down this way :)
There are several VX owners in and around LA :- Rickshaw / Baldwin / Anita..etc.
Moab is a GREAT trip...I do it every year ..about 800 miles to get there.
You'll meet a great group..see loads of VX's ..from stock..to highly modified.
Check out the Moab 2016 thread for details of hotel etc.
I recommend it !
Cheers
Jo
Moab is the only miles Jo puts on his VX. :p
LOL...almost!
Put 3326 total on her last year ... of which about 1800 is Moab and back plus trails etc :)Quote:
Originally Posted by ipd
Jo
Hi Joe!
Thanks for writing and making me feel welcome here in the forum.
Hey it its great news to hear that there are several other VXers nearby! :)
Next time I am down your way, I will definitely give you a holler (and bring my VX)!
Thanks for the tip regarding Moab. I'll check out the 2016 thread.
I like your VX. It looks awesome! :thumbup:
Thanks,
Robert
ok, so i did this already but evidently hit the blog this post button instead reply to thread. lol. so hopefully this goes in the right place as i am new to forums and slowly learning.
Finally finally got a VX cruiser, only 88000 miles, lifted, new tires, new magnaflow dual in dual out, new secret weapon cold air intake, and all for only $8300. The best thing about is i was about to travel to new york to pick one up, but my last search attempt found this one in the town i live. Amazing find. More good new, my neighbor bought a 2001 isuzu trooper with only 140,000 miles from a police auction in Oklahoma. Its been sitting in his driveway for 6 months and now he is selling it to me for only $1000 and it drives like a dream. This all has made for a great start to the new year as i couldn't be happier. On another note, i need spare tire panel knobs, and found a forum saying to ping JASON621 to place an order for the knobs. HOW DO I PING??? Also i have already been told by another member that JASON621 is MIA.
At that rate, Joe, your VX should last a long time - at least 20 more years or so!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by JoFotozLOL...almost!
Put 3326 total on her last year ... of which about 1800 is Moab and back plus trails etc :)Quote:
Originally Posted by ipd
Jo
Hey have you gone off-road in the Anza Borrego desert? It is almost in your back yard. I made 4 or 5 trips out there with some friends who have Jeeps.
Welcome to the mad mad world of VX.Quote:
Originally Posted by XRAYJCL
Welcome, and it is true JASON621 is MIA so I don't think you can get any knobs from him.
Hey, JoFotoz and ipd, I did a reply with quote and instead of posting it went to the "review by moderator" queue. Why is that? :confused:
Yea...I reckon she's a keeper for ever !
[QUOTE=Malibu_Robert;309097]I havent done much desert stuff, mostly rock... but , I've been meaning to get out to Truck Haven .Quote:
Originally Posted by JoFotoz
If you all have room for one more, give me a shout next time youre going..I'd love to join in :)
Cheers
Jo
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New to the forum and to VX ownership. Back in 1999 I was working on the pier in Honolulu inspecting cars for transportation damage due to shipping from Japan to Honolulu. When in one shipment there this unreal truck/suv/??. It was a white Vehicross. I sat in it and thought about how cool to have a Vehicross would be. Then 16 years later on Craigslist was the very same Vehicross. ( I want to believe since so few were in Hawaii) I bought it and have become a devout VXer. Love it. Hope to contribute and learn from the fourm. Maleko
Welcome to the forum
Hi all! 3 years an owner of a 2000 Ebony, currently looking for a second VX.
Welcome Travis. Nice to find another VX owner here in SoCal! I keep thinking, if I can find a few folks in my area, maybe they will give me a hand with my VX! :yesy::yesy::yeso::yeso::yesb::yesb:Quote:
Originally Posted by CaliVX
Quote:
Originally Posted by Malibu_Robert
Welcome, Robert. I have a buddy who lives in LA and has an ebony. Smooth top, blacked out OEM 18" wheels. Calls it the "THING".
Hi,
J. Here just checking in. Bought an '01 Ebony VX recently. Been working on her since, trying to get her right. Previous owners didn't treat her too well. Had to replace the CV Axles (right one was just completely missing) and am currently scouring the globe for an elusive front drive shaft. No one seems to have one. Any advice would rock. Great forum, guys. Learned a lot already, looking forward to a great long adventure with what I think is the coolest vehicle ever made.
Cheers.
Welcome to the addiction...check out the Misc. Items for Sale and find a few post from Lizardmen3477. He's parting out some VXs and may have what you need...keep in mind the driveshaft may have been removed for a reason so don't be surprised if something is broken there.
Hello to all the Vehicross fanatics out there. I met some of you at the Zoo at Moab last year, I am Catfish (Christine's) husband. We recently bought an Ironman I am hoping to get fixed up in time for Moab this year.
He is one of us now!
...one of us...
...one of us...
...one of us...
Congrats Kevin!!!
Those lockers in your Ironman will be a huge benefit in Moab. :thumbup:
Welcome Kevin... Congrats on the Ironman :)
Roll on May..It'll be good to see ya'll again !
Jo
Made me think of this, https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9C4uTEEOJlMQuote:
Originally Posted by ipd
Hi All,
New to the forum but not new to VX's...
"Discovered" them by chance back in 2010, bought silver JDM and did a lot of tidy up and upgrade to make it usable as an everyday ride, until I came across David Wiltshire's low mileage blue VX which I could not resist and subsequently bought...and am using it everyday with a big smile on my face...
I still have the Silver VX and it is looking decidedly lonely on the front yard...
If anyone in the UK is interested in a VX please get in touch, it has been looked after since I have owned it, has some cosmetic blemishes, but a number of nice to have extra such as 2 new cyl heads fitted by recognised Isuzu expert, engine runs very sweetly and will fire at the first turn of the key even if left unused for months, a stainless steel exhaust and brakes were redone all round, with EBC discs and green stuff pads... It just needs TLC and it is a shame that it is not been driven...
If interested, please get in touch and can give you all the details and photos.
Cheers,
Fabrice
Hi VX group! I don't own one yet, but I am thinking about a damaged one or 2 that I have read about. I don't plan to restore mine, I want it reliable and fun and mostly rust free. These trucks already look great but shiny will be a bonus. I read here about a VX that jumped in front of a falling tree here in NC so I'm off to find out more.
Hi Sculptor57
Welcome !
Just be aware when buying a damaged VX...that body panels/cladding etc are rare/hard to source... and can be expensive.
Buying 2 VX's..a rear damaged AND a front damaged...and combining...may actually be more cost effective.
Cheers
Jo