lots of mods!

[tom4bren]

The big question tho is do you measure how much of the tread protrudes or to the sidewall. Depending on the tire, there can be a significant difference.

[etlsport]

im getting close!..

old monitor and head unit are out, i installed noise suppressors on both my constant power and switched power lines coming to the new unit, i just have to connect a couple more wires and install the new dvd unit

engine start button is here too, im debating on a place to install it, its just barely too big to fit next to the power/winter buttons, so my choices now are.. fiberglass the bottom DIN slot on the dashboard and install a couple 12v outlets there and put the engine start button in the stock 12v outlet area, or put the push button igniton just below the ignition on the lower part of the drivers dash, there is a nice flat area there too..... decisions decisions..

[tom4bren]

take it you haven't seen tom4bren's VX then !!!



In the UK you have to have the tyre covered by the wing, but strangely enough its from a birds eye view, so you'd need to add 'fender extensions' My 265 75 16 tyres are 'just' inline with the stock fenders.

etlsport..VX is lookin AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I was getting my DD inspected on Friday so I took the opportunity to ask the guy what the rules are on tire protrusion. This is for Virginia so you'll hafta check your local juristiction for any clarifications. In VA, the tires can protrude from the fenders 4". That is measured from the most outboard feature of the fender to the most outboard tread feature. So the bottom line is that I am currently leagal (barely) but if I go to a more agressive tread or something with side-biters, I may not be. Fender flares or mudflaps are legal ways of getting around this restriction. Some localities may also allow you to add an amber light above each fender and be legal as well. Now for the caution: What's legal at the inspection station may not be legal in the eyes of your State Police ... and he's packing ... and he's on the same team as the judge. If he tickets you ... guess who wins.

BTW Eric. It looks great - very professional.

Tom

[Ldub]

BTW Eric. It looks great - very professional.

Tom

Dude...there's a WIRE hangin' out da dash...

[etlsport]

ohhhh goodness! i cant believe i left my wire hanging for all to see!

thats the video bypass to allow the display to work while driving, i use it because my phone connects to the AV input so i can see google maps, my texts and incoming calls without having to look down at my phone... i still cant find a switch i deem acceptable to put there

[vt_maverick]

Think you could put it where the lighter plug is now? If you don't smoke and you're planning on relocating 12v outlets to the bottom DIN anyway, it seems like a good choice (if you can put a nice bracket around it).

[etlsport]

almost there... lol

[tom4bren]

DAY-AHM son. Wiring like that should be crinimal.

Stop by & we'll solder all those coinecshuns & loom it up all purdy. I think I can find some in 'lectric blue.

[etlsport]

lower dash panel is almost complete....

finished sanding for the top coat, then a clear and install!


heres a preview..

[etlsport]

[VXorado]

That push button is sweet! Nice job putting it all together.

I would like to do something similar but i'm afraid my dash would end up looking like your "almost done" picture

[pbkid]

That push button is sweet! Nice job putting it all together.

I would like to do something similar but i'm afraid my dash would end up looking like your "almost done" picture

jon- buy all the electrical crap you want and bring the VX down to my garage with some beer and ill get it all hooked up for you

[VXorado]

jon- buy all the electrical crap you want and bring the VX down to my garage with some beer and ill get it all hooked up for you

Now that sounds like a plan! "Electrical crap" is my arch nemesis, we'll have to plan something this summer once I figure out the design.

[pbkid]

Now that sounds like a plan! "Electrical crap" is my arch nemesis, we'll have to plan something this summer once I figure out the design.

sounds good man! i can do almost anything electrical right here in my garage

[etlsport]

push button ignition is up and running! the switch i bought was kinda crappy and the relay blew out after 1 start.. the leds in the switch went out too.... had to hotwire the vx to get to the store for a new relay.. would have been really bad if i got pulled over since ignition wires were just twisted together and ignition column was exposed


anyway it works well now and is good fun

anyone looking to do it in an 01 the ig wire is black/red and the st wire is black/white