Had her one week this is what i've done

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08/29/2009, 06:42 PM
previper

Had her one week this is what i've done

Removed leather bra
remove bike rack
washed, washed again, washed one more time
cleaned and refinished all cladding
cleaned inside
removed all stickers
removed all badges
cleaned EGR took care of check engine light
changed oil
fixed cruise control
installed aux input on the radio
installed new front speakers
fixed all paint chips
tinted windows
smoked corner lights
clear bra on hood up front
sanded an painted windshield wiper arms
polished head lights.....4 times but they look new, and screw the guy that designed how they are mounted.
all weather hexomat flooring, I'll start a new post for this soon with pics but i custom ordered a large piece and am doing the whole back half of the vehicle with one piece from the front of the front seats to the back will be one piece and the hexomat floor mats up front.

left to be done is the lift (shock and springs), wheels and tires, and repack wheel barrings

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...edium/vx24.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...dium/vx111.JPG

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...edium/vx32.JPG
here is my other baby, 2009 G8 GT with a few upgrades 370hp at the wheels
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...vx_g8_side.JPG
08/29/2009, 07:23 PM
Gussie2000

Well done previper !

All that done you almost ready to do with the horse waht you got it for ...... Have fun :yesgray:

I wonder what did you use to repaint the wiper arms since mines are both messy.

Thought of paint them in chrome since i got few chrome features around the horse.
08/29/2009, 07:50 PM
VXorado

Good job, my VX looked just like yours when I first got her... except you de-ironman-ed yours :(

Post some more pics once you're sporting the lift and new wheels :bgwo:

BTW, the G8 is nice too
08/29/2009, 07:54 PM
previper

i went with flat/semigloss black, sanded all the rust off first then a coat of primer 4 or 5 coats of semigloss black and a few coats of clear to protect them a little more. the look brand new!
08/30/2009, 04:46 AM
crotchrocket

awesome dude, did you have a week off work??? VX looks great!!! I love the white ones, you should get black wheels :D !!!
08/30/2009, 06:53 AM
previper

na, didn't get a week off just worked on it 6 to 9 every night and dealt with an upset girlfriend.... Black wheels are the plan. and some 285/75/16s
08/30/2009, 07:01 AM
Gussie2000

Quote:

Originally Posted by previper

i went with flat/semigloss black, sanded all the rust off first then a coat of primer 4 or 5 coats of semigloss black and a few coats of clear to protect them a little more. the look brand new!

Great !

I will follow your steps on this one.
08/30/2009, 07:23 AM
handeeman

Previper, I checked on the freight and I can have mine shipped to Raleigh fairly cheap. When's your next opening ? j/k love your work ethic. Your GF will come to accept the madness, well maybe not accept but tolerate it.
08/30/2009, 08:51 AM
Marlin

Bring it to Hallowharrie so we can get it all dirty again!!!!!!!!!!
:jump:
08/30/2009, 03:57 PM
previper

Marlin, once i get it in the air on some bigger tires then i'll be game for takin it out and up some rocks.
08/30/2009, 04:01 PM
Marlin

Quote:

Originally Posted by previper

Marlin, once i get it in the air on some bigger tires then i'll be game for takin it out and up some rocks.

Hallowharrie isn't until the end of Oct, plenty of time, but you can bring it either way, there are only a few trails that you couldn't run stock.
08/30/2009, 06:21 PM
previper

i should be sittin higher by then, where is it?
08/30/2009, 10:44 PM
BoarderCROSS2000

You got me beat...

Damn Dude,

I've had mine for a week and all I've done is wipe it down a few times, put new tires on and taken a roadtrip!

Hard to say who's havin more fun, eh?
08/31/2009, 02:20 AM
Marlin

Quote:

Originally Posted by previper

i should be sittin higher by then, where is it?

Check out the thread over at planetisuzu. It is at Uhwarrie National Forest. Not too far from you. I drive up from Charleston,SC and there will be at least 2 other VXs besides mine. Let me know if you have questions. The thread below should explain just about everything.

http://forum.planetisuzoo.com/viewtopic.php?t=29899
08/31/2009, 05:20 AM
tom4bren

Like a kid in a candy store. He just don't know when to quit.

Looks great.

I'll be in Holly Springs in a coupla weeks. Maybe we can meet up.
08/31/2009, 12:16 PM
tomdietrying

That's a pretty ambitious week. Nice going.
Peace.
Tom

p.s.
make sure to pace yourself
08/31/2009, 12:26 PM
vt_maverick

Might want to list that leather bra for sale... if it's the OEM one you might find an eager buyer lol. :D

Look forward to seeing the custom front-to-back Hexomat, I have the cargo and one-piece rear mat, so it will be interesting to see how it comes out as one piece.

More pics!!!
08/31/2009, 03:11 PM
LittleBeast

Quote:

Originally Posted by previper

Removed leather bra
remove bike rack
washed, washed again, washed one more time
cleaned and refinished all cladding
cleaned inside
removed all stickers
removed all badges
cleaned EGR took care of check engine light
changed oil
fixed cruise control
installed aux input on the radio
installed new front speakers
fixed all paint chips
tinted windows
smoked corner lights
clear bra on hood up front
sanded an painted windshield wiper arms
polished head lights.....4 times but they look new, and screw the guy that designed how they are mounted.
all weather hexomat flooring, I'll start a new post for this soon with pics but i custom ordered a large piece and am doing the whole back half of the vehicle with one piece from the front of the front seats to the back will be one piece and the hexomat floor mats up front.

Nicely done! I love it when a true car lover gets a new toy and immediately increases the value of the car by $1,000's, just by some tender love and care. Looks awesome and I know you have one happy VX :)
08/31/2009, 04:17 PM
previper

i'll grab some pics of the leather bra it covers the front of the hood and the whole bottom. anyone interested?
08/31/2009, 04:25 PM
previper

this weekend i'm going to change the fluids, trans and filter, diff front and back, and transfer case. should be a good weekend.
08/31/2009, 05:18 PM
BlackVXer99

Im interested in the bra if no one has dibbs yet.
08/31/2009, 05:29 PM
previper

blackvxer pm me with an offer, i'm not sure what they go for any idea anyone?