New VX in Portland, Oregon

[KeithVXlvr]

Roy, Don, Riff Raff ( in no order of any type),

Thanks for your input and every one else, as well.

O.K. Today I took the "aftermarket" stereo out of the dashboard and replaced it with the stock stereo - CD player set up. I was able to do it becasue the original stereo was sitting in the back cargo area above an amphliphier box. The original owner seemed to like his music.!! The woofer-box was gone, so we removed all the "after-market" wiring and put the stock radio - AM/FM receiver back in and hook it up. It works perfect

It is Kaiser Silver. I know that because I am looking at the original window sticker for the VX . I also have the original owners manual, sales agreement, SRS manual, Isuzu 4-wheel manual etc.......

I also have both the original cargo nets for the back cargo area. I am so glad the seats are foldable and lock. !!

It came with a Yakima rack with huge upper cage/rack ( not sure the exact name but you get the idea, it could hold the spare tire and gas , etc...) Anyway, I had to take it off to get the VX in the garage. By the way, part of the rack footing says Vehicross on it.. it must have been some type of cross marketing, between Isuzu and Yakima...

I put 285 / 60R on the original stock rims... I even got the lug nut key in the original bag.

So far so good....

I have no idea what I am doing but, I seem to really love this VX.

[KeithVXlvr]

Ben KVX,

I wish I could have stopped and enjoyed Roseburg on my way home.

Just in too big a hurry at the time.

Next time I'm down there I'll buy you a drink.

[JAFO]

Congratulations! We should organize a NW meet.

[KeithVXlvr]

Absolutely,

Maybe let it dry out a little first. ( Also give me time to fix my cladding!!)

[Riff Raff]

Roy, Don, Riff Raff ( in no order of any type),

I put 285 / 60R on the original stock rims... I even got the lug nut key in the original bag.

Keith--- What Brand/Model of tire did you install in tire size 285/60R18 ??? Did they rub or did you have to trim the cladding???

[VehiGAZ]

I have no idea what I am doing but, I seem to really love this VX.

HAH!! That' pretty much how we all started out!

So if you want to find PNW VXers, click on "Member List" under the "Quick Links" drop-down menu. Look for "search members" on that page, then select "advanced search". Enter in "OR" for the state (or WA...) and search - it will give you a list of all the VXers who have registered from Oregon. You can then see if they are active or not from their "last visit" date.

[KeithVXlvr]

Riff Raff,

They are Toyo - got them at Les Schwab. 285/60R18 A/T. Mounted on the stock chrome 18" rims. They look great - like they were made for the VX.

When I turn hard they rub just a little in one spot of the wheel well.

I have not done the trimming yet because I will have some cladding replaced so, I thought I'd have my buddy who ownes a body shop do that when we install the new cladding.

Keith

[Riff Raff]

Keith--- You are very wise to have mounted your new tires on the factory OEM Stock 18x7 rims. That is the main reason you've experienced very little problems/issues with rubbing, as the OEM rims have the correct offset and backspacing to keep the tires neatly tucked inside the severely cramped front wheelwells. The TOYO - Open Country A/T in P285/60R18 is an awesome tire, and still fairly lightweight at only 49 lbs per tire - good choice. Well done, my friend, well done!!!

[Ben KVX]

Yes, we definately need a NW meet. It was cool to see another one on the freeway. I put the Cooper SST 275/65/18 on the stock wheel, raised the rear 1.5" cranked front up 2", very little trimming. No rub, rides great. Kieth, sounds just like mine, just turned 55K with all original stuff. What a find.......