What are you doing to your VX this week?

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Originally Posted by etlsport

the headlights are hid with separate ballasts the fog lights are 6000k h3 bulbs but they already melted the housings :( just too hot.. im back to the factory lights again with orange bulbs.. ive got a new idea but it will take some time to realize

but today i got the dash finished.. cleaned up some imperfections in my previous fiberglass work, got the engine start button and auxiliary power outlets working and got all the dash lights changed over to LED

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I was reading about those housings melting...low quality plastic - people have had good results with those home depot bulbs (I'm going to change mine as soon as I remember to go to HD) for their fog lights.

Did you pick up a set of HIDs with HID low beam and regular high beam? How much was the HID conversion? Thats in my future.. the look of the HIDs brings the car into the 21st century, and I think gives the VX another 10 years of looking like a brand new model.

You've got to do a write up on your Dash LED exchange with pictures! I wanted to do that for my Eagle Talon when I had her.. the Orange internal lights (as they are in the VX) are a bit drab and dated

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Originally Posted by atilla_the_fun

I was reading about those housings melting...low quality plastic - people have had good results with those home depot bulbs (I'm going to change mine as soon as I remember to go to HD) for their fog lights.

Did you pick up a set of HIDs with HID low beam and regular high beam? How much was the HID conversion? Thats in my future.. the look of the HIDs brings the car into the 21st century, and I think gives the VX another 10 years of looking like a brand new model.

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I was just discussing this with Scott & DUb last week: Here's some good info from Scott. I ended up ordering them from xenonrider.com, $190 delivered, and with the slim ballast. Fabulous guy to work with, name is Joseph.
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Originally Posted by Moncha

If it were me, to get the most bang for the buck and have the most change for the better. I would make the change over to HID headlights.

Using the web site that you were referring to, XenonRider.com go to this page --> http://www.xenonrider.com/products/h...hid_kits.shtml

You're looking for the second kit on the page "H4/9003 Bi-Xenon Hi/Lo HID Conversion Kit (Dual-Lamp)" It's a kit, contains all that you need to hook it it up. I'm not familiar with the brand or the components so, I can't vouch for it. Kinda why I was pushing the Kaixen, but then again, my luck..... With the cost being half, that's not bad.

Once you have done the upgrade you'll know why I recommend it so highly. Laura says it's the best gift I have ever given her over the 26 years of us knowing each other! After 4 years of using them she thanks me regularly and often.

The LEDs can wait as they are cool but don't make a safety change like the HIDs do.

Scott
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Here's his reply pertaining to the round fog lights:

The Hella Micro DE HID versions are that expensive (about $450+) but the Micro DE Halogen, like you have spotted out in you link below are a lot cheaper (around $150).

The Hella Micro DE Fog Driving Lights Universal (Halogen) in the ebay link right below is # 74527 and are bulb H3
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hella...#ht_1388wt_683

These are what I have installed and you would find in my How To. (http://www.vehicross.info/modules.ph...ewarticle&id=2)
You would want to change out the H3 bulb to the bluest that you could find as the regular halogen bulbs that come with will be a very yellow color light in comparison to the HIDs. Even with the bluest of bulbs, they will look yellow in comparison.

I did a complete "how to" on this with pics. Soon as it gets approved it should be over in the "How To" section in the "Body" area.

Before

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da.../DSCN01191.JPG

After

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCN0176.JPG
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCN0175.JPG

Oil changes and new spark plugs...putting in NGK's.

The ones that came out of her were Champion and she runs better now and hopefully the gas mileage will go up...:bwgy::smilewink:bgwo::bgwb:

All the years of abuse has had my VX in need of A LOT. She's finally gettin' some love.

Last week: All new brakes, rotors and a few calipers.

This week: New rims and tires (33" BFG Mud-Terrain T/A KM2's). Cleaning/repainting the Thule basket and installing new off-road lights. Attempt to polish and clean up the headlights.

Next week: Line-X coating for the cladding!
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Paul, it's great to hear you still have your VX and you're back posting again. You gotta be a ten year original owner by now. Please post in the 10 Year Anniversary forum when you get a chance. We're really lacking ten year owners to step up and shout it out. We've only heard from a few so far.

Mark Griffin

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Originally Posted by deermagnet

Paul, it's great to hear you still have your VX and you're back posting again. You gotta be a ten year original owner by now. Please post in the 10 Year Anniversary forum when you get a chance. We're really lacking ten year owners to step up and shout it out. We've only heard from a few so far.

Mark Griffin

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Wow, Thanks Mark. You're right! I have owned this beast for 10 years! I'll post something on there soon. :cool!:
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Polish Cooking

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Originally Posted by crotchrocket

PICS OF THE WHEELS AND TYRES.....once done please :D

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they're in the RIMZ N TYREZ post
or my gallery :yeso:

I finally got the 35's mounted on the dubs...then started whacking & carving till I could do a full lock turn...:yesgray:
Still have some more surgery to complete before I can do a full lock turn with the suspension compressed, but at least I can drive it around town now...:naughty:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da.../DSC043401.JPG

Lookin' good Dub! Scary to think what that must look like in person! :eek: :D :thumbup:

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Originally Posted by Ldub

I finally got the 35's mounted on the dubs...then started whacking & carving till I could do a full lock turn...:yesgray:
Still have some more surgery to complete before I can do a full lock turn with the suspension compressed, but at least I can drive it around town now...:naughty:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da.../DSC043401.JPG

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Oh yeah baby!!!!! :dan_ban::dan_ban::thumbup:

x2. Very impressive L-Bud. Your VX looks awesome. I just love VX's that don't have those huge ugly gaps in the fender-wells. Well done, my friend.:yeso:

wow :thumbup: :thumbup:

Very nice Dub...

i wish i had 8 more hands so i could give that beast ten thumbs way up :)

Yeah L BUD......big rubber is looking good!

SWEET!! Jealousy rearing it's ugly head:mady2:

Looking good Larry.

Now, you need to sweet talk Sue into finding you a supersized rack to carry your supersized spare.:p;)

And no more pictures of my long lost brudder either.:bwgy::smilewink

PK

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Originally Posted by PK

Looking good Larry.

Now, you need to sweet talk Sue into finding you a supersized rack to carry your supersized spare.:p;)

And no more pictures of my long lost brudder either.:bwgy::smilewink

PK

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:rollo: At least PK said YOU needed a supersized rack.....:laugho:


If his monster tire doesn't fit in the 696, my guess....Dub will find a way to cut his rails and lengthen it with some metal insert that he'll fab up! I know you're creative enough to come up with something.

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Originally Posted by VX KAT

:rollo: At least PK said YOU needed a supersized rack.....:laugho:


If his monster tire doesn't fit in the 696, my guess....Dub will find a way to cut his rails and lengthen it with some metal insert that he'll fab up! I know you're creative enough to come up with something.

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Sounds like KAT knows a thing or two about what to do if you need to supersize your rack...just sayin!

:laughing::laughing::laughing:

So a trip to Home Depot gave me this for $30...:yesb::yesgray::yesy::yeso:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCN0225.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCN0226.JPG

I can remove the OEM roof rack with the 696 still attached and hang it in the garage. I mounted it so that I don't need help to make this happen. The large basket hooks give good support. It's made by Rubbermaid. Washing the VX will be much easier now and it only takes about 5 minutes to remove or install. Love it.

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Originally Posted by Mile High VX

So a trip to Home Depot gave me this for $30...:yesb::yesgray::yesy::yeso:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCN0225.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCN0226.JPG

I can remove the OEM roof rack with the 696 still attached and hang it in the garage. I mounted it so that I don't need help to make this happen. The large basket hooks give good support. It's made by Rubbermaid. Washing the VX will be much easier now and it only takes about 5 minutes to remove or install. Love it.

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Very efficient! But I can't quite tell how those 2 arms are holding the rack? I see part of something silver in the close up pic..but that appears to be holding the black hook to the horizontal bar on wall.
It doesn't appear any of the Thule rails are over the big black hook, so what's holding it up? :_thinking

drivers door panel = DONE

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...X_Door_004.jpg


http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...X_Door_003.jpg

Also added alarm LEDs on each door panel like VW/Audi do to make the alarm more visible (wow its tough to type VW.. i typed VX like 5 times before muscle memory let go!)
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...X_Door_011.jpg

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Originally Posted by VX KAT

Very efficient! But I can't quite tell how those 2 arms are holding the rack? I see part of something silver in the close up pic..but that appears to be holding the black hook to the horizontal bar on wall.
It doesn't appear any of the Thule rails are over the big black hook, so what's holding it up? :_thinking

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I was a magician in the past....no really here is a better pic. The arms are coated in a 'felt' type of material that prevents scratching.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCN0227.JPG

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Originally Posted by Mile High VX

I was a magician in the past....no really here is a better pic. The arms are coated in a 'felt' type of material that prevents scratching.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCN0227.JPG

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Oh Oh Oh, I see, I forgot, and couldn't see the outer most bar, I only saw slats. Very cool mod! Gotta do that for my Yakima....

OK did my headlights and put 2 stebel nautilus horns in also, and here are shots of Ironman I picked up,
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...s/S5001999.jpg
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...s/S5001998.jpg
before:http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...s/S5001974.jpg
after: http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...s/S5001995.jpg,
before:http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...s/S5001973.jpg
after: http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...s/S5001994.jpg,
and the horn sounds from about 60 feet away,
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...h_S5002008.jpg

Looking good Billy. Those tires fit great. I forgot how they looked on mine until now. Any other issues showed up?

We gotta do lunch next week so I can see her in person!

She is getting prepped for her stay at the shop for a while. Dropping her off Sunday and hoping her test results come back minor or better.

Changed out the 3rd PCV last night in a year. Very gummed up. Definitely a problem somewhere that the camshaft apparently does not like. You got me....

Give me a yell day before, usually ride bike in if weather good, had fuild and filter changed in trans and he said it looked good, was happy to hear that, think just got a leak in muffler where ends are crimped

i think im done working on the ironman i think i might look to sell it but im asking a hefty value due to the fact i have a baby on the way i have all the original parts. only serious buyers may contact me at 2036154607

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Originally Posted by dgl82182

i think im done working on the ironman i think i might look to sell it but im asking a hefty value due to the fact i have a baby on the way i have all the original parts. only serious buyers may contact me at 2036154607

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what is the DONE that you speak of??? :bwgy::smilewink:bgwo::bgwb:

Man, hate to see you go. You should list it on the site in the Garage section. Did you ever sell you CF hood?

Last week i got the door pillar bagdes installed from ebay.


Just $ 26 with shipping included very nice looking stuff :)




http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...s/IMAG0068.jpg

I made sliders :bwgy:
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...s/100_0471.jpg

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da.../100_04721.jpg

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da.../100_04771.jpg

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da.../100_04781.jpg

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...s/100_0476.jpg

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...s/100_0480.jpg

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Originally Posted by orion

I made sliders :bwgy:

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sa...LEEK...:thumbup:

My sireeen went out on my alarm so I replaced it with a extra loud un'.

I goes off in high winds and I wanna' make sure the neighbers know when were havin' high winds.:yesb::yesgray::yesy::yeso:

I put in new ball joints (upper and lower) on both sides with a flip, installed some Mecatech CV boots, low-pro droop snubbers, greasable sway bar bushing, and a neat aluminum trim panel for my gauge cluster lol

and added the cubby...the cup holder just didn't work well and I didn't need the change holder. This works better for my needs.


With the holder

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCN0245.JPG

With the cubby

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCN0246.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/DSCN0247.JPG

Took all of 10 minutes to change it out...:yeso::yesb::yesgray::yesy:

Big thanks to deermagnet for the part.

In the process of wash and waxing. Just primered the new bumper, and began the underhood restoration. Took out the brake fluid reservoir and the wire loom mount. Rust treated and painting red with ceramic caliper paint:) Trip is in a few days,gotta get as much done as I can. Looks like am hitting up the Zu beasley knob meet next weekend, and then the other Zu Uwharrie meet the following weekend. Yippee!!! Check back next week to see me repair what I break:bgwb:

This weekend iam going to put on my new crossed drill rotors and pads,repack the bearings i got from magnumbrakes and paint my calipers red.