I haven't been on this board in about 3-4 years, but I still own my VX... tonight I learned the news of Tone's passing and I'm so sorry for his family and all who loved him. I just saw that note on his Web site when I emailed him tonight about my burned-out HID light. I had been a 'fan' of his since 1999 back when I started reading vmag forums anticipating buying a VX.

I thought I would just mention that I thought he was a nice guy when he came to Seattle to visit his mother (and he stayed in West Seattle, where I live) around 2002/2003. He rode in my VehiCROSS and we had a nice Northwest Reunion with about 9 other cars. I have a few photos of that event, unfortunately, I think he shied away from being in the one with people. It meant a lot to everyone to meet this person who we regarded as probably the most knowledgeable in the world about this rare vehicle. I am sorry for his family's loss, and ours. He is missed.