VX versus Trooper RS

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10/17/2010, 04:02 PM
Marlin

VX versus Trooper RS

Well, the trooper, although the same wheel base, is MUCH bigger
VX-67" tall, RS-73" tall this makes HUGE difference when you are inside
RS has 2 feet less turning radius(probably due to the fact it has a 4" narrower front axle width)
curb weight-within a hundred pounds of each other
RS-4.55 gears
VX-4.33
The VX is a little wider (wide stance upgrade in 95 and later troopers)
Trooper has almost 800lbs more payload capacity. This is probably due to the heavier springs in the RS vs the VX.
Trunk cargo area (seats in sitting position)
VX-13.9cu feet
RS-30.5 cu feet
This is ironic,the VX has very spacious rear seating, but no way to get back there,the RS has mediocre rear seating, but the front seat is compound folding on the passenger side, meaning it moves twice to slide forward, once along the length of the track, and then another three inches or so on the pivot for the actual seat, bringing it up and forward,very easy to get back there.
The RS also has a nice "oh ****" handle built into the center console.

Overall, they are both nice little trail trucks. I wouldn't trade em for the world...well, maybe a D90.

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/IMGP1616.JPG
10/17/2010, 08:41 PM
RamAirZ

VX= 4.30 not 4.33 gears FYI and 4.56 gears for the RS. Looking good for both of them though Chris
10/17/2010, 09:31 PM
Ascinder

Sorry, all I could see in the pics were:

http://joephoto.typepad.com/photos/u...blog_brick.jpg

VS.

http://sp6.fotolog.com/photo/54/61/6...46976130_f.jpg

So who wins?

Sorry, couldn't resist:D:rotate:
10/17/2010, 09:41 PM
ZEUS

Too funny! Poke'CROSS!!!
10/17/2010, 10:14 PM
nfpgasmask

I like the RS...jealous.

Bart
10/17/2010, 10:15 PM
RamAirZ

hahaha the brick would lay Pikachu right out. His electricity couldn't do crap to the brick. He would fire a thunderbolt and then get a stupid look on his face like "WTF" and then get hit square in the face.
10/18/2010, 01:13 AM
Bob Barker

and why would you know that?:D
10/18/2010, 05:11 AM
Marlin

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ascinder

Sorry, all I could see in the pics were:

http://joephoto.typepad.com/photos/u...blog_brick.jpg

VS.

http://sp6.fotolog.com/photo/54/61/6...46976130_f.jpg

So who wins?

Sorry, couldn't resist:D:rotate:

BIG Ol :) for that one...
10/18/2010, 07:32 AM
BigSwede

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marlin

VX-67" tall, RS-73" tall this makes HUGE difference when you are inside

There is the reason for that much-treasured headroom I value, and the reason I won't even consider a VX.

Quote:

RS has 2 feet less turning radius(probably due to the fact it has a 4" narrower front axle width)

The track width difference between 92-94 and 95+ Troopers is about 2"...probably the same for the VX unless the wheels have less backspacing
10/18/2010, 09:18 AM
JHarris1385

You know the headroom does not bother me that much. But I have never sat in a trooper yet either.
10/18/2010, 09:40 AM
vt_maverick

I keep clicking Refresh to see if you've started cutting away sheet metal yet. ;)

Red Isuzu logo really helps the Herculiner look btw, good pick.
10/18/2010, 01:34 PM
BigSwede

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHarris1385

You know the headroom does not bother me that much. But I have never sat in a trooper yet either.

I am somewhat uniquely challenged in the headroom department [insert joke here]...I am 6'3" and long torso, so I am not comfortable in many vehicles that the majority are fine with.
10/18/2010, 01:56 PM
RickOKC

I'm uniquely challenged by being a 5'10" klutz. I'm finally down to bonking my head on the grab handle only once a week now.
10/18/2010, 01:59 PM
Marlin

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigSwede

There is the reason for that much-treasured headroom I value, and the reason I won't even consider a VX.
It really is a huge difference, makes it feel like a full sized SUV

The track width difference between 92-94 and 95+ Troopers is about 2"...probably the same for the VX unless the wheels have less backspacing

I was figuring 4" since the lower ball joints on the wide stance are a few inches longer than the ones on the RS

Quote:

Originally Posted by vt_maverick

I keep clicking Refresh to see if you've started cutting away sheet metal yet. ;)

Red Isuzu logo really helps the Herculiner look btw, good pick.

Nope, no cutting, not even a plastic trim for the 33s, and I could see squeexing 35s with minimal trimming, a helluva lot more room under the RS fenders, as for the red zu emblem, good idea on your behalf, and I think it looks great like that. I did screw up the decal, it has a few wrinkles. I need to get a new one and do it again...
10/18/2010, 03:14 PM
vt_maverick

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marlin

I did screw up the decal, it has a few wrinkles. I need to get a new one and do it again...

Hence the single far away photo I guess? ;) Where did you get the decal? Must be aftermarket I guess? Can't imagine anything OEM being that big...
10/18/2010, 04:03 PM
Marlin

Yep, got it from some website, it came with lettering as well, 10" isuzu emblem and 2 inch lettering, can be seen on the RS drivers rear window:)
10/18/2010, 07:22 PM
mike nomy

best way to apply a large decal like that is to spray the back of the decal lightly with some windex or a little dishsoap n water solution. then u can move the decal around and use a squeegee to press out excess water and air bubbles from under the decal. then once it dries, it will be perfect.
10/18/2010, 08:38 PM
RickOKC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marlin

I did screw up the decal, it has a few wrinkles. I need to get a new one and do it again...

Hmmm, might give it a few weeks and it may even out to an acceptable level (especially if it has a chance to sit out in the sun.)
10/18/2010, 09:09 PM
JHarris1385

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigSwede

I am somewhat uniquely challenged in the headroom department [insert joke here]...I am 6'3" and long torso, so I am not comfortable in many vehicles that the majority are fine with.

I am 6'2'' and maybe more evenly proportioned between legs and torso...maybe even the opposite? T/J alert...wasn't there someone who did or thought about cutting the seat height?
10/19/2010, 03:49 AM
Marlin

I should have thought about that for the decal. I have done window tint in cars, and I did my hous as well. I have a bottle of the "special" window tint applicator spray, (dish soap and water).