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VX-O2 Style Front & Rear Skidplates

Finally came around and installed the AfterShockProducts ABS Skidplates. I have the full set that consists of the front and rear plates as well as the side skirts. Primered Rear Plate [peg-image src=”https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EGXVBiTIofI/WHybBpZrp8I/AAAAAAABck8/CBKwDcSALpkGDhdNCqjeg1Mls-y71yMoQCCo/s144-o/SAM_0133.JPG” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/118174061749609002380/6376141624020448641?locked=true#6376141625045526466″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”SAM_0133.JPG” image_size=”4608×3456″ peg_single_image_size=”w720″ peg_caption=”1″...

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Fixing the interior door handles

[wiki link=”#”]How to fix cracked interior door handles[/wiki] Warning: Image Heavy! Like many VX owners, the inside door handles have cracked on the inside seam where the plastic thins out from constantly grabbing it and pulling the door shut. Mine...

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Subwoofer Amplifier Install – #2

[peg-image src=”//lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RoqDQso6gr8/VsQx6PshBoI/AAAAAAAA_aM/V4ICVKNxpgk/s144-o/IMAG0006.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/118174061749609002380/MyVehicrossComAmplifierSwap#6252177059412510338″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMAG0006.jpg” image_size=”2688×1520″ peg_single_image_size=”w600″ ] I finally decided it was time to finish my long overdue amplifier relocation. I was getting sick of it just sitting on top of the sub box rattling around in the...

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Modifications

Intake Mods

Upgraded my filter from a cheap Spectre cone filter to a new Green Filter 2383 Green High Performance Air Filter. This is mated to a Skunk2 343-99-0500 Black 3.5″ Composite Velocity Stack and then into a 45 degree silicone hose reducer. Right now...

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Project Log

Custom Awning

To go along with the custom roof rack/basket, I will be building a rack mounted awning. Above is just one of many different designs for the awning and the one I’m leaning towards a bit more than the others. This...

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Project Log

Subwoofer Amplifier Install – The Swap

It was time to swap out the old amp with a smaller, more powerful one. [peg-image src=”//lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fTCJlZQQW8o/VsQxFidHb6I/AAAAAAAA_Z0/AUWhm0gEYk0/s144-o/2015-02-20.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/118174061749609002380/MyVehicrossComSubwooferAmplifierInstallTheSwap#6252176153915125666″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”2015-02-20.jpg” image_size=”2688×1520″ peg_single_image_size=”w600″ ] [peg-image src=”//lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3VIUnh3a2xE/VsQxWR_7qzI/AAAAAAAA_aQ/Mv22G1ZbRcM/s144-o/IMAG1620.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/118174061749609002380/MyVehicrossComSubwooferAmplifierInstallTheSwap#6252176441555528498″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMAG1620.jpg” image_size=”2688×1520″ peg_single_image_size=”w600″ ] [peg-image src=”//lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RoqDQso6gr8/VsQx6PshBoI/AAAAAAAA_aM/V4ICVKNxpgk/s144-o/IMAG0006.jpg” href=”https://picasaweb.google.com/118174061749609002380/MyVehicrossComSubwooferAmplifierInstallTheSwap#6252177059412510338″ caption=”” type=”image” alt=”IMAG0006.jpg” image_size=”2688×1520″...

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New Tires 02/14/2015

Finally a new set of shoes for the VX. After all these years, this would be the first set of “brand” new tires I was ever able to get. I was surviving off of used tires all this time. As...

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JDM Style Wind Deflectors

[wiki link=”http://myvehicross.com/wiki/index.php?title=JDM_Style_Wind_Deflector”]JDM Style Wind Deflector[/wiki] [forum link=”http://vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=25668&highlight=jdm+style”]JDM Style Wind Deflectors – Group Buy | Vehicross.info[/forum] The JDM “Style” Wind Deflectors were part of a group buy that I had assisted with that were part of a limited run manufactured in...

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Custom Roof Rack Design

So I’ve been working on some designs for a new roof rack style. I really didn’t like how everything sat so high when mounted to the stock rack. So this is version one of the design. I was thinking 1.5″...

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Modifications

Door Panel Switch LED Mod

[wiki link=”http://myvehicross.com/wiki/index.php?title=Interior_Lighting”]Interior Lighting LED Conversion[/wiki] Integration of LED and LED swap for door panel lock and window switches.         Final outcome is a nice and bright, easy to find door lock switch on the passenger side.