Q's about VX model differences

[ZEUS]

http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/sh...php?photo=1084

Hopefully this link will work. This is the only pic I found.

[tysamigo]

Wow,

That yellow interior is EXACTLY what I have been missing. I kept thinking, man there is something missing from making it really stand out and be more "concept" if you will... and this is it!!!

Thanks a lot, this is exactly what I want to do. I guess I can start calling around locally to find out who be the best. Maybe there is a website out there that has reputable people/businesses who do this kind of thing and professionaly. I've never modded a vehicle much before. I've always drove it stock, but with the VX, man oh man, it's hard not to want to mod it and just take it to the next level. The sheere design of the VX just makes your imagination run wild...

Thanks for your suggestion and link to the photo, this is what I'm out to do that is once I get a VX. I can get the one I want and close by to me with about 48k miles on it but I would have to paint it. I'm thinking even this route would be worth it.

Has anyone else seen someone turning a "non-Proton" VX into a Proton VX by repainting?

I know one thing is for sure, as crazy as it sounds, adopting a VX is making me feel alive again from such a "normal/routine" life...

They should use them as therapy

Tyler

[johnnyapollo]

I thought about swapping out the interior of my Proton to red/black, but the hue of red doesn't really look that great with the Proton color (guess that's why they used black/gray). It's a little too dark - Kathy and Shawn's VX in the pic (previous post) looked great with the yellow/black interior. It had yellow carpets, mats and headliner along with the yellow/black seats. The only thing I didn't like was that the seats were recovered in some synthetic instead of real leather - would have been better in real leather in my opinion.

I've seen an Ironman that was repainted to yellow and it looked good - the only thing that was ackward was the engine compartment (still white) - if you're base is an ebony I don't think it'll be as noticable. Once you get that ebony you may surprise yourself into getting to like the color - I've ridden in several and really like them - probably my second favorite after the proton's color.

-- John

[nfpgasmask]

That is a no-brainer. Go with the black VX.

Bart

[nocturnalVX]

That is a no-brainer. Go with the black VX.
Bart

Though there is a widespread condition in the VX community known as "Proton Envy", it is also well known that the black ones are the coolest... and the fastest! Right Anita?
My 2nd choice (if I could not get an Ebony) would have been a Foxfire, but good luck getting exactly what you want. I'm sure you'll be thrilled to own a VehiCROSS!

[Cobrajet]

Though there is a widespread condition in the VX community known as "Proton Envy", it is also well known that the black ones are the coolest... and the fastest!

I was lucky enough to get one of the last new Proton's available. I actually went to look at a '99 Ironman, but mentioned to the salesman that I REALLY wanted a Proton. They had one sitting on the showroom floor, and the first time I saw it I knew it had to be mine...regardless of price.

If you want a Proton...get a Proton. A repaint and color change usually decreases the resale value of a vehicle. The small price difference you pay now will recoup itself in the near future. Besides, you would be depriving a future Ebony owner.

[Chopper]

I'd buy the Black one but, yellow is choice two. Forget the respray, buy the one in the best overall condition, all the color choices are fine, you can hardly see the color from behind the wheel.

[Raque Thomas]

Tyler,

I coould meet you today or tomorrow around 5:45 off the Snyder at Preston if you want to see/drive a VX. To repaint the VX correctly is going to be a pretty expensive proposition. If you decide to change the interior to yellow - my cousin owns Scott's auto upholstry in Louisville - they do a LOT of custom work.

[JHarris1385]

Ty,

Awesome, another Louisville metro VX in the area. If you ever need anything, Iv got an IronMan, and reside in southern IN, just across the bridge. I work directly at the end of 2nd st. bridge.

JRH

[Ascinder]

I'm no expert on paint, and I had initially considered a repaint, but came across a comment that the VX had been coated with a zinc basecoat similar to that found on HVAC ducting. Wouldn't that stuff be hard/dangerous to take off?

[tysamigo]

Raque,

Thanks. Wow I really am impressed with how "the family" is close here and how nice everyone is. I'm really really excited now about becoming a VX owner

I would love to change to the yellow/black interior using real leather. I will get with you about your cousin, thanks.

Raque and JHarris,
That's cool that all 3 of us are close. Have you all met before? Are there ever any kind of meets for VXs here in Louisville and surrounding areas or maybe there is a big one that everyone attends somewhere else. That would be exciting.

I also have a very weird idea. It may not work due to the high ground clearance and not seeing a VX in real life yet I don't know but...

I thought about modding it with Lambo or Scissor Doors. Has anyone seen or heard of someone doing this to either a VX or any other car? Is it dependable, etc.? Just brainstorming..

Thanks
Ty

[ZEUS]

Ty, it's nice to see someone come along with such an enthusiastic interest in getting a VX and asking so many good questions. It is a great benefit having this forum available to us. When you do pick up a VX be sure to donate to the site as soon as you can.


Now... if you are talking scissor doors then I am going to assume you won't be using the 4-Low anywhere... BUT the big trip to attend is the ZuZoo in Moab, Utah in May (dates are not finalized). There is a VX trail ride sometime during the event. It is a blast to put your VX through it's paces on the street, but a whole new feeling to flex it's muscles on the rocks! It is a very fun event and I recommend it if you can handle hitting the trail in such a rare vehicle.

Otherwise, there are some scissor door threads here; do a search and you should find one or two.