Come on guys, where's the JDM people !!!!
I have a question!!! what BHP is the 3.2? Is it 175hp ??
also, why is it the JDM is so much better than the american version :p :rolleyes: ??
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Come on guys, where's the JDM people !!!!
I have a question!!! what BHP is the 3.2? Is it 175hp ??
also, why is it the JDM is so much better than the american version :p :rolleyes: ??
WOWQuote:
Originally Posted by crotchrocket
Nothing like an ice breaker :D
Better why, because it has that hideously ugly fender mirror? :eek: :D
Bart
It must be because the US version has 215HP. Plus we drive on the wrong side... :)
More cool colors.Quote:
Originally Posted by crotchrocket
Crotchrocket,
JDM is so much better than the american version because it also came with a sky hook that we don't have.
Peace.
Tom
lol.. I kind like the ugly mirror...:)Quote:
Originally Posted by nfpgasmask
Actually, under international rules of the road (at sea) Port to Port is the correct method of passing on-coming traffic.Quote:
Originally Posted by CrnCnn
So WE are on the right side of the road.
Only the British empire, and Japan, pass starboard to starboard.
Which should require two sharp blasts on the horn before passing.
Just my take on who drives on the wrong side.....:dance:
BTW; Boats that have their steering on the RH side, do so, because of the drivers weight is supposed to help offset the torque of the propeller.
Not because boaters are supposed to stay on the other side of the channel (road)
Many boaters make this error.
It may be ugly, but I had fender mirrors on my old MGA roadster. and I can say that putting the mirrors at the front eliminates blind spots. :yeso:Quote:
Originally Posted by don moore
I think it was common to put them on the doors so you can adjust them from the drivers seat.
Do I smell a ban coming?????Quote:
Originally Posted by discussedZ
IBTL!!!
(In before the lock!)
A ban and a deletion for all three account the morons made!Quote:
Originally Posted by VehiGAZ
woo hoo +1 for the bossman!Quote:
Originally Posted by Moncha
NO, we drive on the right side,..... the right side of the road. But I think there are 53 countries that drive on the other sideQuote:
Originally Posted by CrnCnn
Jdm here!! Im sure the jdm was still around 210 or so hp ?.
So far ive seen no jdms with oil problems? ???? tho dont count me on that one :p
Correct me if I'm wrong, but weren't (JDM/USA) models made and hand assembled under the same roof in Tokyo ??
I think so , guess they can all be put under jdm then :PQuote:
Originally Posted by VCrossfan
:smilewinkHaving a JDM model, but spending way tooo much time on this forum, the following are some of the differences I have noticed -
JDM's can check and top up their tranny fluid via a dipstick and filler tube.:clap:
We have the same seats, but covered with fabric instead of leather.:mad:
The 3.2L engine creates the same amount of power, but uses less fuel than the 3.5L engine. The 3.2L had to be replaced for USA because the emissions from it would not meet USA standards. So, we get more power from our fuel burnt, but create more emissions.:confused:
Some JDM models have the wing mirror. Mine does not. :mad:
Although the JDM model was built in '97 to '98, we have the climate control system only found in the late USA models. Isuzu changed, and then changed back.:confused:
And finally, we have the steering wheel on the RIGHT side.:bgwo::laughing::dance:
Undoubtly there are other differences, but regardless of where the VX was intended for sale, it is still the best most cool looking vehicle ever.:bgwo::bgwg:
PK
I've seen a VX with Cruise controll too!! Anyone have it? Could i change the ecu and retro-fit cruise control to my JDM ??
We have CC on the US models. Except if you have a supercharger, then it is probably disabled because the CC throttle cable isn't long enough to reach the new throttle location, and Alpine either didn't make them or ran out of them.
Oops - forgot one of the most important differences -
I really feel sorry for all you US guys -
We have -
Selectable 2WD.:dance::dance::dance:
That is one thing I would like to have. But you still have to sit on those JDM seats ;puke: :laughing:Quote:
Originally Posted by PK
Hi folks
It took me a while to realise why my JDM VX had so much better fuel economy than the US models - I think it is simply the selectable 2WD (mine has the 3.5L motor for some odd reason. It was manufactured with the 3.2L. Wonder how hard it was to do the switch??). I consistently get 12-13L per 100km for around the town driving - similar to a Honda CRX or similar!!
Things I like about my JDM ....
- factory electric adjustable mirrors (I don't think the US model has those)
- the built in dash screen and reversing mirror
- selectable 2wd
Things I would do without ...
- the dorky blind spot mirror (although it does work)
- the psychedelic stereo display
- the silly stalk mounted optional cruise ... the US dash mounted switch is better.
Things from the US model I covet ...
- a red and black leather interior - in fact any leather interior!!
Regardless of what side of the car the steering wheel is ... the VX rocks!!
Ross
USA Model does have factory electric adjustable mirrors that are Heated...Quote:
Originally Posted by AussieVX
i dont know the conversions...but is it possible that hes getting like 40-45 mpg?? (thats what my dads CRX gets)Quote:
Originally Posted by AussieVX
Ummm nope, I don't think that's possible. Thats around 20 mpg (US) ... which for stop start driving in traffic is pretty much what the CRV (auto) claims... (as opposed to CRX which is what I said in my first post!!). I chose between a CRV type soft roader and the VX ... so it's a relevant comparison for me...Quote:
Originally Posted by pbkid
**the psychedelic stereo display**
Rofl so true :p
I left mine in and took out the little din sized cubby hole/ coin holder thing, and my single din stereo in. so the screen is only getting used for a camera.
when i drove 4 or so hours, mine was doing roughly 10 - 11 km per litre
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Originally Posted by VCrossfan
i tell you what, its great fun lighting up the rear wheels in the wet and drifting out a junction !! :D
good old 2WD !!
oh ok you meant CRV?? the CRX is a completely different car than a CRV....Quote:
Originally Posted by AussieVX
That's pretty good for a 3.2L vehicle which is no light weight (and on NZ roads, that aren't usually freeway cruising).Quote:
Originally Posted by Sprey
I need to run my 3.5 out on the freeway for a long run and see what economy I can get compared to you ...
Yea your right about the roads, tho most of the road i drove was fairly good a few hills but yea not too bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by AussieVX
my first trip away so i wasnt pushing it just cruising , prob gonna go on a trip away with some mates so ill see how it goes then with gas.
Gotta be the perfect car for NZ, small enough, nippy and yet still capable of monstering the good gravel roads... if I ever move back I'm going to have to stick my VX on a boat ....
Sounds like a plan :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by AussieVX
What part did you come from ?
Can a mod change the title to Tumble Weed please ??
so i don't look like a tit :D
Hi all,
Haven't been on the site for ages for all sorts of reasons but glad to see things are still lively, the G20 thread got me laughing.
Crotchrocket I'm in Bisley Surrey when I eventually get mine back on the road I'd be up for a meet to do a little off roading. Your the first person with a VX who lives anywhere near me. I've played around with mine quite a bit so you could get to see what a mess you can make of a VX if you really try:)
Currently sat in Houston, spotted a Silver VX last night around 6.00pm on Westheimer Briarpark, anyone on here?
Col
I used to live in Katy and we had a meet over at George Shaws house. I cant remember his user name thats where I met Tone (GRHS) and about a dozen other fans. We had about 6-8 VXs there at the time.
I was saddened to read the news about Tone, I never managed to meet up with him on my trips to Houston but he provided me all sorts of parts for my VX going out of his way to parcel up bits from other suppliers for me, I can only echo the comments made by others.
I couldn't get alongside the silver VX to see the occupant as it was heavy traffic.
Col
I would have to say that the american interiors end this argument pretty quickly. The red and black Or black and grey leather interior is very classy and sporty and would never in a million years be mistaken for my grandmothers couch upholstery. :)
Thing I DO like from the JDM models are the 2 wheel drive option, the climate control even in the 98/99 models and the double din head unit opening... My life would be so much easier right now as far as audio equipment goes!
true that...Quote:
Originally Posted by technocoy
does anyone have a pic of the JDM dash?? im curious how they designed it differently...and for that matter is it compatible with ours? (could i swap it for a factory 2-din hole?