Florida Meet Recap

[Heraclid]

Hey, no problem Pat. Way to go get 'em.

Got mine back today FINALLY. Everything looks just like I left it and no post-surgery complications yet. :-)

They got it done real fast once the part came off the boat from Japan or whatever it was (it was a 5 day wait). :-) This (alternator replacement) was covered under the extended warranty. While I'm not terribly impressed with the Isuzu dealer, I was pleasantly surprised that I didn't hear so much as a tiny whisper about the mud.

I was pretty certain I wouldn't get it but I mentioned the CD changer while I was at it, and he had said it probably wouldn't be covered. I didn't get my hopes up but guess what - I was told today I am also getting a new CD changer under the warranty. :-) They said it'll be a week and they'll call when it comes in so they can do the swap. Ok, so it won't be the newer model, just a remanufactured version of what I have now, but for now I'll take it and see how much mileage I get out of that. Buys me time until I can get a nice Pioneer setup or something.

I will try lubricating the runners in the windows and see how that goes. If it gets worse I'll cross that bridge when I get to it, and with all the info about this on this board even a numbskull like me could probably handle it at no cost. If it ever comes to it, the service manager freely admitted they've seen a few of them before for the same problem and I don't think he'd give me any problem with it.

Anyway, I got a new CD changer and alternator for a $100 deductible - I'm happy. :-)

[Heraclid]

Hey Joe,

Thanks a bunch for the DVD! I've been so anxious that I went to the post office twice. LOL! This morning, about 11:00am, nothing there. Figured what the heck, I'd go check again tonight just in case. Besides, it's a good excuse to drive my VX and I'm always up for that. :-) After making some guests of my neighbor stare at my VX (didn't their parents teach them it's not polite to point and stare?), I got down to the post office and there it was! Woo hoo! You should've seen the grin on my face when I opened it up and saw the case with all the graphics - very cool! And then a big smiling Dragon on the disc, too. :-) Well done and THANKS.
Pardon me now - I have to go watch it RIGHT NOW. :-)

[Joe_Black]

LOL! Well I certainly hope you enjoy it and it reminds you of the fun you had discovering how capable the vX is! I'm very much a neophyte when it comes to editing video and making DVDs, so there several areas where the camera was just running. Then again, it's the forest scenery so you've got a low-tech screen saver. ;-)

[niv_d]

Hi Pat,
You know I was skeptical but you proved me wrong. I�m glad I could help and even happier to hear that it worked out for you! Just goes to show that if you�re right, you must never give up!

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....just an F.Y.I. fellas I updated or uploaded the pix that i took from tha meet and also rearanged my gallery seperating my pix from the first orlando meet



And yes i got new tires after the meet go figure 285/75-16 wow...x

[Heraclid]

Tire Rack has some pretty affordable tires for the Vehicross (less than $100 per wheel). Looks like the Scorpion A/T is a good choice, but what about the Yokohamas? I always thought any Yokos were much pricier than that, and with the multiple superior ratings they have over the stock Duelers, Scorpions, and Kumhos, I'm thinking it's a no-brainer. But just in case, any suggestions anyone?

[niv_d]

I used to have Yoko�s (A/T+2) on my previous truck (full size Montero with a rear diff. Lock� ) and found them pretty god with a good offroad manners too. I�m considering them for my VX now but would like first to lift my VX with the OME springs. Hey X, Do the 285�s rub? Did you do any trimming?

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The techs at tha shop said it wouldnt fit but my bro tried them on anyway (he works there) and they went on w/out a problem yea it was pretty cool ....

... i did have to trim to avoid rubbin when the wheel is max to the left or right.

And i absolutely love 'em it just about comletely fills the wheel well and eliminates that gap i myself dispise. I have yet to go off-roadin but after speeding around and cuttin corners i dont see any problems Id recommend the size....x