The "new" 2000 VX. Impressions & Observations

[Dino]

YEAH!!! That 2 quart top off has me being very watchful

I think I will do the full service next weekend...


ya talked me into it!!

[rowhard]

BANDIT
Happy for ya mate

Reaview camera. Think about mounting it in the half moon, think it will give you a better view of hiding dogs. Like you, I felt the rearview mirror was pretty useless but I loved the map lights. Check my gallery for my fix. haven't done the camera yet.

There is one safety item that Tone offers, (so do others I'm sure) that is WELL WORTH EVERY PENNY. It is the Adjustable Rate / Duration 3rd Brake Light Flasher. I was so impressed with this item that I also installed one on my wife car and it aint' worth it,... but she is. Take's the 3rd brake light function to a new dimension. Anyway, think about put it at the top of the list of mod's. Hate to hear about the VX you stole getting rearended. This mod might help prevent that.

[Dino]

I've seen those on some cars here. It really is an attention getter.

[Ascinder]

On your license plate camera, regardless of where you mount it, before you install it, take out the rubber plugs on the back of the camera unit which are hiding screws underneath, unscrew the screws, and pull up the plastic rear cover, and put plenty of silicone all around the mating surfaces. Then reinstall the cover and put some more silicone around where it attaches and make sure it seals up tight. Everyone who has had these has had water build up on the inside at one point or another. Trust me, I live in Nevada where there is next to no moisture, but it gets in anyways. I sealed it an blasted it with a pressure washer for several minutes straight and no moisture build up at all.

[rowhard]

Ascinder, good advice, will for sure keep that in mind when and if I do the mod. So, how good is the 99 dollar camera anyway? I don't have hiding children or dogs, just would like to see any object (like the other car) in those last 2 feet when parking.

[Chopper]

When you get a chance, replace those wheel bearings, quite a few were rusty when new. Lube the caliper rails on the brakes too. Congrats and welcom to the obsession.