The Uber VX

[tbigity]

first off: LDUB = hero...thanks man

second: Alcantara, never heard of it (does that really shock anyone that I haven't head of something in these forums ) I looked around for some pics and kinda looks lik suede, correct? Would be tight, no doubt bout it. You think it would run more than the leather would?

[VXD959]

Ty,

Next time we have a Texas meet, try to make it. There are some VXs here with all kind of mods. Julian's VX in Austin has it all, from a Super Charger, rear view camera, to a brush guard. In fact, it will be nice if the next meet is in Austin. Not only Tone is there to sale and install certain products, but I'm very interested in getting a sunroof from a installer that Julian recommended in Austin.

Hope the guys in Austin will schedule something (October works better for me).

[ZEUS]

I would so go for an air suspension if I could figure out how to make one work... lowered, stock, and lifted stances all in one package sounds too good to be true and for a VX I guess it is! Then Air lockers and gearing (4:1 x-case)! A slide back canvas lid to open up the whole roof. I like the idea of the clamshell doors too. I guess I am a dreamer! Or just obsessed with AIR!

[transio]

I would so go for an air suspension if I could figure out how to make one work

The problem with an air suspension is that it replaces springs AND shocks... so you lose a lot of the performance that the stock suspension gets (i.e. it will have a lot of body roll). They also don't have great travel, iirc, so they really perform like crap both on AND off road (kind of the antithesis of the VX if you ask me).

[transio]

first off: LDUB = hero...thanks man

second: Alcantara, never heard of it (does that really shock anyone that I haven't head of something in these forums ) I looked around for some pics and kinda looks lik suede, correct? Would be tight, no doubt bout it. You think it would run more than the leather would?

Alcantara is a composite material very much like suede in texture, but lower maintenance, and is about as pricey as leather. It's a very cool, sporty, and classy accent material for the interior of a sports car. I think it would absolutely rock to see a VX with yellow alcantara / black leather seats.

[Maugan_VX]

I agree with Transio. I never understood why they didn't do yellow interiors on the prots.

....just, for the love of god

don't lower it. :P

[transio]

don't lower it. :P

Dude, some day I'm gonna buy the house next door to you and buy a VX and slam it just to piss you off!

[Ldub]

Dude, some day I'm gonna buy the house next door to you and buy a VX and slam it just to piss you off!

For the full effect, you'll also want to de-badge the house by removing the house numbers.
Also, lowering it by removing the foundation would be a nice touch.

[tbigity]

AND turbocharge it. IE add a commercial central air system to it.

I will look into the alcantera locally, sounds neat. As for the austin meet, count me in...depending on the day. Austin is still 9 hrs away. But i like the idea of that close to tone's shop.

Sticking with the thread, something that makes me wet myself when i see them on VXs is a hood scoop in the hood insert. Does anyone know where to get a functional hood scoop for th vx? I have seen plenty in member photos but have been unsucessful in finding any info bout them in the forum. I would prefer one that is for more than aesthetics, but if that is all that is out there, oh well. I have to do bout $300 worth of work to my insert any way, so might as well scoop it.

[transio]

Ty,

There was a company making aftermarket CF hood inserts with the air induction (scoop) or air extraction shape. I think they stopped, though. It was CF1 or something.

Steve