I got the bug!

[VX KAT]

Oh yeah, I forgot to ask about shocks!

I do remember reading that the VX used a unique shock setup. Are you saying any "normal" shock will mount on these?

Shocks were "one" of the parts I was concerned about them becoming obsolete.

Have people found any improvement (power or mpg) with larger or smaller tires/wheels? Sometimes smaller tires will improve torque. Actually, the diameter seems (looks) fairly large for the timeframe of manufacter.

(And, thanks for the guess (?) on releaseable hubs.)

The shocks ARE replaceable with several conventional shocks, no problem at all. Bilstein, Ranchos come to mind. There's also a guy (Bruce something) that rebuilds the OEM ones for about $500 total.

I can't think of a single owner here that has put smaller tires on...I think somebody said 255/55-18s were a tad smaller, nothing significant, and not going to really affect MPG as the OEMs weighed 34 lbs, and just about anything else weighs more than that.

T4B addressed the releasable hubs.

Think you really need to see one in person soon, so you can pull all this info together in your head. I will mention again, if MPG is a big concern, this is NOT the vehicle for you. You'll just be frustrated.

[samneil2000]

I will mention again, if MPG is a big concern, this is NOT the vehicle for you. You'll just be frustrated.

That said, my friend's g/f just picked up a Hummer H3, and they thought my mileage was "pretty good." If I figure mine just based on odometer and fuel, it goes to around 17. I think if you add in the extra inches I have in my tires, it's closer to 19. That's only a couple off what I get in my 2003 Ford Escape...

[VX KAT]

yeah, I know what ya mean, my big bimmer got 12, so my VX is "pretty good" too

Since a lot of this thread has turned to MPG.... a few months ago I noticed "Knight7" had a little "fuelly" logo in his sig line. I went to that site and it's a place you can keep track of your fill ups, gallons, and MPG. Shows a bar & line graph too. Can make notes on each fill up too. Kinda fun. I've been doin' it just to see if the full skid plates & roof rack weight /aero made any difference.
www.fuelly.com
http://www.fuelly.com/driver/vxkat/vehicross

[tom4bren]

Are you sayin that your 'nice rack' ain't aerodynamic??? It makes one wonder.

[VX KAT]

Are you sayin that your 'nice rack' ain't aerodynamic??? It makes one wonder.

.... well of course dey R, you nut!...both of dem are!