Vehicross in Australia

[braaus]

this photo started everything! i had the same bike and fell in love with the VX:
[IMG]http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/17631/ppuser/3595

[PK]

this photo started everything! i had the same bike and fell in love with the VX:
[IMG]http://www.vehicross.info/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/17631/ppuser/3595

Yep, that was owned by Crotchrocket in the UK.
He used to wheel it offroad a lot - check out his gallery for the VX being driven underground in some caves in France.

He has since sold the VX and joined the UK darkside - Landrover.
He still visits occasionally. You could send him a PM about the bike if you want to.

Good luck on the 21st.
There is alot of talk on here about burning engine oil, and checking your oil at every fill up. I suggest you do that for the first 4 - 5 tanks, until you get an idea what your vehicle is doing. Some burn, some don't. Most of the 3.2L engines don't burn oil, but you can't be too careful.
I usually top up with 0.5 - 1 litre of oil once, near to the next oil change.
I change oil every 5000 km.
The VX rides very stiff if it has the OEM shockers in good condition. Takes a bit of getting used to. Some soften the ride a bit by replacing shocks or cutting bump stops. Depends on what floats your boat I guess - mine is perfect for me as standard.

Regards

Peter

[VX-157]

Hi Braaus, gratz on getting a vx in Aus. I sold mine about this time last year and i have regretted that day since. my partner cannot believe that i am moping over a car.

Friends of mine see my old vx around Newcastle / Gosford and they always make sure that i know they have seen it...mongrels...

PK is a good source of info.

PS: HI Kat and Pk, and everyone else

[nikjt]

That red VX is still in the newcastle area though has been off the road in the garage for a year awaiting a new gearbox after 2012 Australia day trip to the high country eating 1st and 2nd gear!
Still well loved, and getting a brand new box in and transfer case rebuild in the next couple of months.
As new cars have arrived VIX will be very much weekend use only!

Nik