VX in a show

Printable View

04/03/2006, 08:36 PM
etlsport

VX in a show

so I got asked to enter my VX in a campus auto show for the 'hottest ride on campus'.. my vx is more or less stock right now, changed a few light bulbs (fog lights and horn lights) and have a scan gauge coming from tone this week.. but id like to do a few more mods before the show.. cause i want that title :cool:

anybody have suggestions to quick, easy(ish) mods that will impress?.. the show is tuesday the 11th.. so i dont have much time to do them, im thinking shifters would be a good place to start

or suggestions on how to prep her for the show? (tricks to polishing, washing etc)
04/03/2006, 09:06 PM
MZ-N10

42" tv screen gives u much props.... :p
clean clean clean
04/03/2006, 09:33 PM
Ruflyf

There is only one that makes someone say Wow again after they say Wow the first time seeing the car....that is to Supercharge it. :) But I imagine you are talking about something a lil less expensive.

Other than that, I really like the safari bar look with the spot lights, makes it more of a "truck" look
04/03/2006, 09:45 PM
LittleBeast

Best visual mode = get bigger tires like the Nitto Terra Grapplers, they are between 30 and 31 inches tall no biggie but BIG difference, you will never regret getting them, oh and for anyone saying "but oh the performance isn't as good then" if you want speed get a motor cycle, if you want a road racer get a light weight kit car, and if you want an amazing looking one of a kind ride get a VX with big ole tires on there! Or maybe that is just the Texas coming out in me......
04/04/2006, 05:00 AM
VehiX

Make sure you clean the wheel wells!!!

So many people don't do this when cleaning their car. I personally think this makes the car look like new when done.

Just get some tire shine in a spray can, walk around all four corners and spray the heck out of the entire wheel well, then go back around to all four corners and wipe up the excess.

Also, if you have rust around the rotors or any where visible, try and clean that up too :)
04/04/2006, 10:07 AM
Numba1goalie

I found this on ebay and thought it would fit the VX perfect.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ADME:B:EF:US:1
04/04/2006, 10:55 AM
AlaskaVX

Well there are 2 ways to go about it.... one you could clean the hell out of it and if you choose this way you will want to make the cladding extremely nice which could take you hours.

The second way would be to find a truck with a winch and go get your VX absolutely covered in mud.... you may not win but you would have the "coolest" car in the show. Just make sure you get a spot dead center of the show so they know your muddy VX is in it. :cool:
04/04/2006, 11:36 AM
Numba1goalie

'Back to Black' will make your cladding like new.
04/04/2006, 07:58 PM
volume311

http://www.phatpimpclothing.com/hi/p...tip_idling.gif
/thread :p
04/04/2006, 08:12 PM
Sheik-YurBooty

Aside from cleaning , you MUST clean rims & put on some gloss to your tires & cladding.... this makes the car look new & lets it stand out!. I use meguiars high endurance gloss on both cladding & tires......Good luck
04/05/2006, 12:04 PM
Ruflyf

I must add this since I finally broke down and tried it, and OMG its simply amazing. The clay bars that they sell in auto parts stores in the was/wax section is simply amazing. The process is very easy to do also, I can honestly say it is simply awesome for taking out the rough grit/grime for your paint. Follow it with a wax job and you have a smooth as the day it was painted surface (almost). I think the one I bought was around $10-12 and should last 2-3 applications.
04/05/2006, 02:02 PM
mbeach

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlaskaVX

The second way would be to find a truck with a winch and go get your VX absolutely covered in mud.... you may not win but you would have the "coolest" car in the show. Just make sure you get a spot dead center of the show so they know your muddy VX is in it. :cool:

...some muddy tire tracks leading across the lot and up to your truck would be awesome...

BUT, steam clean the engine and ArmorAll every nook and cranny of the engine bay. That way when the hood is up, it'll still look like you baby the VX's important bits.

You should also make a (handwritten, of course) sign declaring your VX to be 1 of 53 (I think) '01 Kaisers with Red/black interiors.
Search that number, but your truck is as rare as they come.
04/05/2006, 05:02 PM
VehiX

There's always the infamous "LOOK BUT DON'T TOUCH" sign too ;)
04/05/2006, 08:43 PM
Andrey

Quote:

Originally Posted by volume311

http://www.phatpimpclothing.com/hi/p...tip_idling.gif
/thread :p

COOOOLLLL ! does this make VX go faster ? :) :) :)
04/06/2006, 07:38 AM
VR4-Quest

Detail the engine bay and pop the hood, guarantee most others wont have their car/truck hoods open, and its one more thing to look at.

But then if you want to keep the hood shut, get Toni Katan (spelling???) or some other hottie to lay on it, that will get you votes!
04/06/2006, 02:19 PM
mbeach

Quote:

Originally Posted by VR4-Quest

.... get Toni Katan (spelling???) or some other hottie to lay on it, that will get you votes!

You mean Chris Katan..?
http://images.google.com/images?q=tb...utographs</a>.
04/06/2006, 02:20 PM
mbeach

Quote:

Originally Posted by VR4-Quest

.... get Toni Katan (spelling???) or some other hottie to lay on it, that will get you votes!

You mean Chris Katan..?
http://www.edbedrickautographs.com/images/kattan1.jpg
04/06/2006, 04:05 PM
etlsport

update

so far i've been detailing the heck out of it, vaccuming, armoral, leather conditioner, wheel buffing etc... started polishing the headlights earlier... drivers side is almost done and looking good... got a scan gauge from tone today, just tryin to figure out where to mount it... also did carbon fiber/chrome pedals, and have two chrome shifters coming this weekend that will go on. also waiting on some vehicross badges.. gotta make sure everyone remembers what its called ;)
04/06/2006, 08:21 PM
Ruflyf

btw, another simple thing that will impress is print out the production numbers and highlight yours on it.....not sure if this has been mentioned been a lil while since i read through the other suggestions. Here is a link to it:

production #'s
04/07/2006, 06:56 AM
VehiX

Quote:

Originally Posted by etlsport

got a scan gauge from tone today, just tryin to figure out where to mount it...

I first placed mine on the left side of the dash but then decided I didn't like it there so I ended up putting mine below the CD changer. Here's a pic so you can get an idea and see if you like it there:

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...pics2_0101.jpg
04/07/2006, 09:05 AM
etlsport

I guess VX owners think alike.. thats exactly where I've got mine right now... or maybe thats just the easiest spot that doesnt look like hell to keep it. if only I had more time though.. I'm REALLY tempted to dismantle it, fit the screen into the fuzzy hole and put the buttons under that... i guess that'll be a project for another day, it works well under the changer for now
04/11/2006, 01:41 PM
etlsport

results are in

so i got 4th overall in the show... i wouldve been more upset but two of the people ahead of me were in 2006 Z06's that they didnt own (daddys cars).. and it was a student car show.. so oh well.. i did however benefit from the VX's extreme power to attract women... :p
04/11/2006, 02:07 PM
etlsport

photos

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...s/100_0202.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...s/100_0192.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/da...s/100_0188.jpg
a few more in the gallery for those interested
04/11/2006, 02:12 PM
mbeach

:jump: Congrats!

You obviously spent a lot of time cleaning it up.
Now go and show those girls how far the rear seats will recline...
04/11/2006, 04:40 PM
MSHardeman

Congrats! The VX looks great, and I'm sure it was turning more heads than daddy's cars anyway.
04/11/2006, 04:54 PM
MZ-N10

any pics of the z06s? :p
04/11/2006, 04:58 PM
Heraclid

get Toni Katan (spelling???) or some other hottie to lay on it

LOL! I think he was going way back on that one. Tawny Kitaen. As in a former girlfriend of the singer for Whitesnake who rolled all over the hood of a car or two in their videos back in the 80's.
04/11/2006, 05:30 PM
Triathlete

I took weeks to clean mine up and buff all the Az pinstripes, from many wheeling trips, out to get beat in the "off-road" catagory by a beat to hell jeep!
http://shutter04.pictures.aol.com/da...ln1PtI0300.jpg

Mine is on the left, VCAMILO's is on the right.
http://shutter02.pictures.aol.com/da...xYgnf10300.jpg
04/11/2006, 08:00 PM
etlsport

more photos

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/100_0178.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/100_0181.jpg
http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/100_0195.jpg
04/11/2006, 09:17 PM
MZ-N10

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/data/500/100_0178.jpg

looks bored^^ lol

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 11:38 PM.

VehiCROSS.info by Moncha Designs