4wd Hi Lo delete?

[Luna X]

Since I won't be doin' any true hardcore 4 wheelin', I was wondering if the gear shifter for 4wd hi-lo could be deleted. We really like the sure footed feeling the TOD gives on the road, but I don't know when 4wd lo would ever be used... since we live in the asphalt desert.

It seems to me that would be an ideal spot for a couple drink holders... So as to stay hydrated in this heat...

Any thoughts to this mod?

[Triathlete]

I say leave it as is even if you do not plan on using it. You never know when you might want to hit the unplowed roads of northern Az to get some fresh powder ski/snowboard time or may need to forge your way across a monsoon season swollen wash to rescue some damsel in distress.

[tomdietrying]

Since I won't be doin' any true hardcore 4 wheelin', I was wondering if the gear shifter for 4wd hi-lo could be deleted. We really like the sure footed feeling the TOD gives on the road, but I don't know when 4wd lo would ever be used... since we live in the asphalt desert.

It seems to me that would be an ideal spot for a couple drink holders... So as to stay hydrated in this heat...

Any thoughts to this mod?

What????? This is a bad joke, right?

Peace.
Tom

[Riff Raff]

You must be joking, right??? If you really want a AWD "crossover" type vehicle without a 4WL shifter, there are plenty of them currently available on the market from nearly every major manufacturer. Before I would attempt to remove/delete the 4WL shifter within the VX, I would highly recommend a FOR SALE sign be placed in the side and rear windows of the VX. Sell the VX and move on to something more akeen to your personal lifestyle and environment. Butchering the VX by removing/deleting the 4WL shifter is not a worthy mod.

[Ldub]

Well...at least it would be easy to pick a name for your VX...

You could call it "neuter"...

[Luna X]

You must be joking, right??? If you really want a AWD "crossover" type vehicle without a 4WL shifter, there are plenty of them currently available on the market from nearly every major manufacturer. Before I would attempt to remove/delete the 4WL shifter within the VX, I would highly recommend a FOR SALE sign be placed in the side and rear windows of the VX. Sell the VX and move on to something more akeen to your personal lifestyle and environment. Butchering the VX by removing/deleting the 4WL shifter is not a worthy mod.

I don't know of any other crossover that has 2 doors and the great overall looks as the VX. We don't need a huge people mover... It's just me, my wife, and the 2 huskies.
Also, what else has the appearance of the VX for $7k?

[Marlin]

Like it or not, the santa fe shares some front end, especially the fenders, similarities to the VX

[Ldub]

Like it or not, the santa fe shares some front end, especially the fenders, similarities to the VX

But is it a 2 door?

[tomdietrying]

Like it or not, the santa fe shares some front end, especially the fenders, similarities to the VX

Let me say it again for you Marlin.......................What????? This is a bad joke, right?

Peace.
Tom

[tom4bren]

Luna,

It's your VX so you can do what you want. It should be possible to do what you're thinking about but you'll be blazing new trails here since obviously nobody on the forum has even considered doing that mod.

Do NOT put your VX in 4LO on dry pavement. The VX has enough grunt to pull a boat up the ramp in TOD. Some people do put it in 4LO for launching a boat or backing it into the driveway & 99.9% of the time nothing breaks ... but ... in 4LO there is no slip between the front & rear axles. If you're going in a straight line, OK, but as soon as you turn, the front & rear wheels take a different track & either tires have to slip or gears have to break.

[Riff Raff]

I don't know of any other crossover that has 2 doors and the great overall looks as the VX. We don't need a huge people mover... It's just me, my wife, and the 2 huskies.

Well, I just found your Wifey's next vehicle that has great sexy looks, is specifically a 2-door Coupe and AWD without the dreaded 4WL shift lever, and also has the required cup holders!!! Enter the 2010 Audi - "A5" Coupe with Quattro AWD. Just drive the VX on down to your local Audi dealer and trade it in on a "A5" Coupe (buy "used" so you can save a few pennies). You will surely get lucky with the Wifey after you both return home with her new "A5"!!! Plus, your two Huskies will just love poking their noses out the window after they're done chewing up the rear leather seats. You're welcome!!!

[Luna X]

Well, I just found your Wifey's next vehicle that has great sexy looks, is specifically a 2-door Coupe and AWD without the dreaded 4WL shift lever, and also has the required cup holders!!! Enter the 2010 Audi - "A5" Coupe with Quattro AWD. Just drive the VX on down to your local Audi dealer and trade it in on a "A5" Coupe (buy "used" so you can save a few pennies). You will surely get lucky with the Wifey after you both return home with her new "A5"!!! Plus, your two Huskies will just love poking their noses out the window after they're done chewing up the rear leather seats. You're welcome!!!

Cool... maybe I can start a collection from everyone to come up with the $35k it would take to buy something like that. Or, maybe you could loat us an interest free loan.

Seems like a lot of people don't really like their VX for it's road driving capabilities...

[vt_maverick]

I say remove the center console, take a Dremel to the shift lever and cut it down to the floorboard, then retrofit cup holders. Personally I wouldn't do it, but hey it's your VX!

[VX KAT]

There's other ideas for cupholders, before you go through all the trouble of trying to delete the 4lo...

I got this from ultimatecupholders.com...metal tab slips under housing. Felt lined stainless steel "arms" can be squeezed together or opened to fit bottle size. They are for mostly German luxury cars, but I called company and he helped me select one that would work in VX. It does NOT get in the way of my leg, whatsoever, doesn't even touch my leg, but the bottle/can does sit at an angle, but if tab arm was lengthened, you could bend it to more of a 90 degree angle and can would sit more upright. I Love it! Think I paid about $25-$30.




Can't recall the name of this right now, but it fits with a slight dremel action to one side of base, widens and closes to fit bottle/can size, about $20 I think.

[Triathlete]

...besides,, you never know when you will need it to crawl over the speed bumps at the mall!