VX roof ladder

[braaus]

I saw a Delica on the street today, and it had this really handy ladder fitted on it. I wonder if i could adapt one for my VX, has anyone seen one with a ladder?
It would be handy to access the roof cage, and would look good in my opinion, accentuating the off road style. I found some examples online:

http://www.delicashop.com/p/179/Hgh-...Melbourne.html

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mitsubish...item2318a3a07d

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Toyota-La...item2318a3a0ae

[braaus]

Just out of curiosity, found this VX rally winner for sale, it has roof vents, interesting...

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Rally-Car...item4cfcffdff6

and they have them for sale:

http://www.rooracing.com.au/index.php/sales

[VXorado]

The problem with fitting a ladder is that the VX has a small tailgate. I think it would be a nice addition if you could make it fit. I say go for it... but keep the receipt just in case.

Also, Coastie added a roof scoop to his VX. Check it out:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...ght=hood+scoop

[nfpgasmask]

It might just be me, but in general, I find the VX too stylish to add things like ladders, snorkels, spare tyre (I spelled it that way just for you) carriers and winch bumpers. The body lines of the VX are a work of automotive art, and to muck a VX up with excessive offroad/expedition mods is just going against the grain for me. That's why I have my Jackaroo (I spelled it that way for you too).

But, with the right skills, some of these things can be added without horrible after effects.

Bart

PS - That rally VX is pretty sweet.

[VX KAT]

Guessing math isn't their strong point...
Price $ 38,500 NEW PRICE $35.500 THATS A SAVINGS OF $2,500

[tom4bren]

Like any mod - if you like it do it. I don't really see it catching on so that might actually be a good thing ... makes yours unique.

I find a ladder to be superfluous though if you install rims with the proper offset

[PK]

Guessing math isn't their strong point...
Price $ 38,500 NEW PRICE $35.500 THATS A SAVINGS OF $2,500

Good catch Sue.

That old beast has been for sale for a long time, and the price has gradually dropped for $38,000. (About 18 months ago)
Looks like last drop, they forgot to update the savings figure.

PK

[Gussie2000]

A ladder on the VX ? Are you serious about that ?

I agree with you bart !!!

Sorry this may sound a bit loud but i just don't see why modify such vehicule as the VX like we are

talking about a jeep wrangler,cherokee,CJ or such.

Snorkel,roof scoops (sorry coastie),removal of the back door to put bended pipes making it look like a pick

up,removal of the doors,destroying the front bumper to add some weird looking steel,full spare tires

attached to the door ( sorry tom ) like a toyota RAV-4 just don't fit the VX's profile.


As bart said the VX body line and design is way too good to mess with it.

[VXorado]

VXorado, i think that before doing anything to modify my car, i need to buy nice fat tyres (tires, hehehe) like yours, and spray my wheels black, it's far more important, since the ones fitted in my car, according to the previous owner, are the factory ones still!

Oh yeah buddy

I thought Australia had limitations on oversized tyres?

Like any mod - if you like it do it. I don't really see it catching on so that might actually be a good thing ... makes yours unique.

Quote of the Day.

Snorkel,roof scoops (sorry coastie),removal of the back door to put bended pipes making it look like a pick

up,removal of the doors,destroying the front bumper to add some weird looking steel,full spare tires

attached to the door ( sorry tom ) like a toyota RAV-4 just don't fit the VX's profile.

...but the VX ain't no Rav-4 which is built as a big bodied car. Most of the offroad mods you mentioned are functional for those of us who like dirt more than pavement.

Everyone has different tastes & opinions. Make it your own or leave it stock, whatever makes you happy.

[Gussie2000]

Oh yeah buddy

I thought Australia had limitations on oversized tyres?



Quote of the Day.




...but the VX ain't no Rav-4 which is built as a big bodied car. Most of the offroad mods you mentioned are functional for those of us who like dirt more than pavement.

Everyone has different tastes & opinions. Make it your own or leave it stock, whatever makes you happy.

Pardon me VXorado !

As i said i didn't want to be loud,misundersood or make any of my fellow VX'ers feel bad about anything i wrote.

I know there's many of us whom go offroad and of course some mods are necesary,no critics......but just saying.......

[VXorado]

Pardon me VXorado !

As i said i didn't want to be loud,misundersood or make any of my fellow VX'ers feel bad about anything i wrote.

I know there's many of us whom go offroad and of course some mods are necesary,no critics......but just saying.......

lol I had to rebuttal since I have or am working on almost everything you listed ... rear tire carrier, got it... front metal bumper, want it... snorkel, ordered it

I understand your argument & definitely no hard feelings. I've always wanted to get a second pristine VX & leave it completely stock. Obviously I have the opposite plan with my current VX

[Robbomaz]

Oh yeah buddy

I thought Australia had limitations on oversized tyres?

Yes. Our Govt. is very much in the 'nanny' mold protecting us from ourselves.

We just do it anyway

[VXorado]

People here buy wide tyres anyway and they buy those flex fender flares and that's it, I'll have to do the same. They're about 60 bucks a roll on eBay and they're long enough for all 4 fenders.

Yes. Our Govt. is very much in the 'nanny' mold protecting us from ourselves.

We just do it anyway

You guys are rebels...

I think we have some tire-fender laws here that are widely ignored.

[pbkid]

Yes. Our Govt. is very much in the 'nanny' mold protecting us from ourselves.

We just do it anyway

obviously this guy doesnt follow the rules....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6qo6...ure=plpp_video

[Triathlete]

A ladder on the VX ? Are you serious about that ?

I agree with you bart !!!

Sorry this may sound a bit loud but i just don't see why modify such vehicule as the VX like we are

talking about a jeep wrangler,cherokee,CJ or such.

Snorkel,roof scoops (sorry coastie),removal of the back door to put bended pipes making it look like a pick

up,removal of the doors,destroying the front bumper to add some weird looking steel,full spare tires

attached to the door ( sorry tom ) like a toyota RAV-4 just don't fit the VX's profile.

You mean, does't fit YOUR VX profile.
Not everyone wants a street queen!