changing colour in Oz

[thebear54]

Sounds as though this may be a long and drawn out conversion David.
Post some pics as you make progress....Good luck
John

[Ldub]

DDU,
I'm just thinkin out loud here but...To me it would seem easier to have the sunroof installed before the new paint goes on.
Masking off the sunroof just seems easier than being "super careful" cutting it into new paint, with the possibility of 1 careless move or dropped tool putting a ding in an otherwise perfect paint job.
Just my $0.02 (I don't know what the current rate of exchange is)
Sounds like she'll be a looker! Best of luck on your project, Ldub

[nocturnalVX]

DDU,
I'm just thinkin out loud here but...To me it would seem easier to have the sunroof installed before the new paint goes on...
Sounds like she'll be a looker! Best of luck on your project, Ldub

I was thinking the same thing... why not paint AFTER cutting the roof? I also agree that it'll be one sweet looking VX!

[moon buggy]

Ok the go is to cut after the paint,I asked enough times to get slapped so I'll go with it..I had a new Cherokee 3 yrs ago have its roof cut and they did a fine job ..altho they suggest not to stick around when it goes under the knife..also the current hood liner in the 'X' is a bit shabby, so the guys will redo that while they're in there..

Wheels ...checking out some wheels tomorrow by BSA model 326 to be exact, has the look its 20x9 but with a 35 offset so this will pull the wheel back in giving more dish, 275/45x20s..still working on which tire vs $s...just found a pic..hmm attaching is a bit different to what i thought here try this link..
http://www.bsa.com.my/fproduct.htm then go to BSA 326..this image looks even better than in the brochure..chrome finish ...what do you think of these..
thanks to all for the pics stashed in the galleries ..thats what got us started
..cue Homer !!
DDU [thanks Ldub, I'll run with that]

[Cyrk]

Great looking rim... just make sure that our hubs will clear.
Good luck and post pics along the way.
-Dave

[moon buggy]

whats the loading that a tyre for the VX should meet..I have seen on some tire/wheel sites that 108 is stated, but what is the mininmum OEM spec for the load rating..as sometimes manaufactures will also fit slightly higher but the cars tire placard states a 'minimum'...sorry car still at the yard otherwise I'd check the placard myself..the tires for my 20s are rated at 106..that is my concern..did a search some threads talk about 89 rating for the VX ..thats low !! [ie passenger tire level]..

Thanks
DDU

[moon buggy]

that's according to the tire placard attached to my vehicle, would seem low in view of cars weight ..but hey it certainly makes it easy fit up with tires..