What have you done to your SVX (or other Subaru) today?

[NikFu S.]

Copying another (http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1960738) thread somewhere, figure it's a way to keep posting up and get an idea of what's going on with everyone.


I haven't done anything today to the car per se, but I ordered some rear strut mounts. :)
Should check the tire pressure later..

[michael]

About a month after unintentionally discovering that my alt. was putting out very low voltage, I got a battery & brake light yesterday. This is my outback and the alt. is a $100 Autozone with lifetime warranty. Dealer wanted $87 for a 2 year and Autozone wanted $130, they met me around the middle. I was going to go with Maniac but I'm loyal to Autozone and their convenience.
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c101/subarusvxlsl/alternator.jpg

[NikFu S.]

Checked my PCV valve. Took about 5 minutes. Seems fine. (Poop, I need to investigate more)

19mm wrench fits fine. Fit, turn, spin, repeat. Leave the hose on. Use needle nose pliers to pull it high enough so that it can be grabbed and removed from the hose with a channel-lock or something.


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update:

I dunno what to call this, but I broke the **** out of it trying to get the PCV hose off.

These hoses are hard as rocks and really do not like to move.

I'm pretty damn sure I'm leaking oil from here. :rolleyes:

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Yep, short fat hose was cracking up the side on the dark half.

[NikFu S.]

I had my rear strut mounts replaced today.

Pics: new vs. old.

One was not as bad as I imagined, while the other was much much worse.

[Sean486]

Towed it in for repairs. :o

[pile o' wrx]

Found and purchased an act lightweight flywheel from a legacy gt for my eg33/5mt swap into my '00 rs.

[immortal_suby]

Listened to the window make some unhappy noises on it's way up.
I suspect it either jumped the pulley or the sleeve lock reg. wants to self destruct again. I just hope I don't open it up and find the cable all crossed and kinked.

I think Christine is jealous that I put synthetic blend in the outback and all she got was the dino oil.

[icingdeath88]

Found and purchased an act lightweight flywheel from a legacy gt for my eg33/5mt swap into my '00 rs.

Neat, let us know how the lightweight flywheel feels on the EG33. That's the route I'm going to go next time around.

[pile o' wrx]

Will do. Found in on the Seattle craigslist for $75. ACT XACT unit that's supposedly 14.1lbs from the quick google search. Still need to grab a stocker from a GC8 Impy in a wrecking yard for a comparo. Dunno the weight on that one.

A fellow Mech. Engineering classmate picked it on since he goes home to Renton on the weekends.

[B 4 You]

i pushed a bunch of stupid snow off of mine today. what is wrong with this weather? we got about 4 inches in a couple hours here in PA.

[mkud28]

Fixed some stupid problems and got her running again. Good to drive the SVX again.:)

[ARED 97]

Activated the Automatic Smile Feature today :)........just got in and drove it!!!

[Simply Nuts]

Dried the tail lights panel:

Before:

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/1299/img3440a.jpg

http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/6403/img3441a.jpg

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/2463/img3439a.jpg

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/4625/img3453a.jpg

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/6161/img3437a.jpg

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/3038/img3438a.jpg

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/5540/img3454a.jpg

After:

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/2875/img3451a.jpg

http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/8250/img3452a.jpg

[NikFu S.]

Well that looks much better, but won't it just happen again?

[icingdeath88]

Not if he resealed it with some silicone or something.

[Simply Nuts]

I haven't resealed them yet.
Just bought the car, i need to get from the previous owner spare tail lights.

I heard that silicon is not good because it's compound can cause rust to the metal when it touches it.

[NikFu S.]

I just banged the side of my head on the door jamb while getting in... Ugh...

[3.3H6]

Just had a heart attack when I learned I need $2600 worth of repairs. new engine, new radiator, new front brakes, I'm already figuring a way to get rid of it.

[Cam]

I haven't resealed them yet.
Just bought the car, i need to get from the previous owner spare tail lights.

I heard that silicon is not good because it's compound can cause rust to the metal when it touches it.

that sounds like bull...

The metal is painted (which will protect it from rust, as well as the clearcoat). Silicone will stop moisture from getting to the metal, which will also help against rust. I don't think I have ever seen evidence of silicone causing rust. I siliconed mine in, and it did the trick. Clean to this day...

[Sean486]

Sometimes they just need a new foam gasket to stop the moisture.

[NikFu S.]

Just had a heart attack when I learned I need $2600 worth of repairs. new engine, new radiator, new front brakes, I'm already figuring a way to get rid of it.

If that includes both parts and labor I think that is quite reasonable (for Alaska, where everything is more expensive). I just spent $600 alone on those rear mounts, I have to buy an upgraded WRX-compatible gearset, get the trans rebuilt, then get new struts and front mounts AND a custom-made serviceable driveshaft, and I am happy to do it knowing I will have one hell of a ride when it's over.

[LetItSnow]

I gave some Germans my phone number.

In completely unrelated news, there's a pair of glass headlights on eBay Germany. Out of my price range, but I know somebody's gotta be digging for 'em.

[3.3H6]

If that includes both parts and labor I think that is quite reasonable (for Alaska, where everything is more expensive). I just spent $600 alone on those rear mounts, I have to buy an upgraded WRX-compatible gearset, get the trans rebuilt, then get new struts and front mounts AND a custom-made serviceable driveshaft, and I am happy to do it knowing I will have one hell of a ride when it's over.

I have roughly 4k to live on, so losing more than half my money on this car isn't worth it.

[svxfiles]

I have roughly 4k to live on, so losing more than half my money on this car isn't worth it.
To you.
If the SVX is not the car for you, then sell it to someone here who will save it.
Some of us LOVE fixing these special cars back up to road worthy, pristine, and beyond!
I/We just did a whole car paint job on Christine, a 170k 93.
She is on her second engine, third transmission, third paint job!
If She lost an engine or transmission we would not hesitate to replace/repair anything that goes wrong.
I understand that as a 19year old student, on your own and in a strange land
(New York;))it can get overwhelming.
Let us know how much you need for Her.

[pile o' wrx]

The metal is painted (which will protect it from rust, as well as the clearcoat). Silicone will stop moisture from getting to the metal, which will also help against rust. I don't think I have ever seen evidence of silicone causing rust. I siliconed mine in, and it did the trick. Clean to this day...


True. But if you have a leak coming from elsewhere, now you've just created an area where the moisture can sit undisturbed and allowed to do it's thing on your panel.

[3.3H6]

[/B]
To you.
If the SVX is not the car for you, then sell it to someone here who will save it.
Some of us LOVE fixing these special cars back up to road worthy, pristine, and beyond!
I/We just did a whole car paint job on Christine, a 170k 93.
She is on her second engine, third transmission, third paint job!
If She lost an engine or transmission we would not hesitate to replace/repair anything that goes wrong.
I understand that as a 19year old student, on your own and in a strange land
(New York;))it can get overwhelming.
Let us know how much you need for Her.

I figured as much.

1800 obo is what I'm aiming at.

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=12017&id=100001845520020&l=35f00d850e
picture gallery

oh, and I posted it for sale now.

[1986nate]

Sometimes they just need a new foam gasket to stop the moisture.

black RTV is cheaper and works better IMO...

I did this about 2 years ago and still have no moisture in the tail lights...

(holy crap, hard to believe how long I've had my silver already)

[Blacky]

I started the '97 today and drove it far enough to wear the rust off the rotors. I want to keep it off the salty roads until spring comes.

[NikFu S.]

Drove to what I believe is the highest neighborhood in the city, destroyed my trans even more. Driving up a mountain with no second gear SUCKS

[Red94Svx]

kicked my self in the ass today because of FWD vs. AWD....
but i guess its kind of a love hate realationship....
somedays i like the FWD and enjoy the 3 or 4 extra mPG
but when snow is around i kick my self lolz

[nexus_7]

swapped radiator, checked all fluids (including rear dif), and hoped it is just the rear tires and not the wheel bearings!

[1986nate]

I brought another one home, and put a good battery in it so I didn't have to jump it to get it off the dolly.:)

[SVX_MY_BABY]

Hit 150,000 kilometres on an outing to watch Aerial Skiing at the Canada Games and get in some snowshoeing.

Car was white with salt so I just had to hand wash it, even if it was -4 C. It was sunny and the car deserved it.:D

[svxfiles]

Towed it in for repairs. :o

And now its a 4.44!:D
Congtratulations.:cool:

[svxfiles]

Since last Friday I have not been as productive as I was VERY sick all week, but, here goes;
Last Friday I met John Hoffman in Hagerstown to fix an annoying anti-rattle clip squeal, and we continued onto New York to buy and save a very clean 96 Polo with 98k.
The prolonged return trip home took untill 5:29AM Saturday...:rolleyes:
Saturday I delivered a completed project SuperCharged Corvette to it's rightful owner, (and the Vette developed an unrelated oil leak at the untouched intake manifold on the way home.:rolleyes:)
Sunday I met Kevin and Keith from Va with their two SVXi, swapped out a custom exhaust system and diagnosed some weird noises.
Monday I set Christine's spoiler back 1.5", and Ashley fixed a rust hole, and did a complete stock repaint.
Was VERY, VERY sick with a sore throat and ear ache, all week and only did home stuff, new water heater, vacuumed, dishes, you know.
Swapped out Sean486 bad 4EAT with a fresh 4.44.
Shipped out some HD handling stuff, finally felling better,
Work begins tomorrow!:D
Oh yea, also got a title for the clean 98k Pearlie that I got from NJ last fall, AND finally titled and got a plate for my Cammo 3/4 ton ex-Army Suburban.
The Suburban is soon to have a Jet Tech Supercharger, Hi Rise manifold, long tube Ceramic headers.
The parts are here, just need to install.

[huck369]

Washed and waxed my daily driver, an Impreza Coupe

[SubaRyu]

All I could do today was to think about my SVX. It's in the shop :)

[NikFu S.]

Dropped it off at the shop for the trans rebuild.

They haven't looked at it yet but I think the diff might be cracked.

[svxfiles]

Put a tailgate on The Big Sub!:D
3/4 ton Cammo Suburban
Now titled with Classic plates and insurance.
Good for Tree Pushing!
Later the Armageddon bumper Mod and the Jet Tech Supercharger Mod will be installed.






Does anyone have a 50Cal and a turret for sale?:o

[Blacky]

I took the cover off the '97 Bordeaux to show it to my sister and brother-in-law... and prayed for spring to arrive.

[radarwhiz]

I put air fresheners in the def. vents cause wife smokes in the car. And took it to an alignment shop to inspect for worn front suspension parts, attempting to find what's rattling over the bumps.

[fun173]

Replaced the rear windshield wiper motor. It was very easy.

[Sean486]

Had the shift linkage adjusted, drove it home with it's new 4.44.

[NikFu S.]

The shop is taking apart my transmission at this moment. Seems the shifter forks are busted. Will know more when they call me later. It wasn't looking very good. Here are the parts I bought pre-emptively for the rebuild (assuming at this point there will even be a rebuild).

I bought a Competition Clutch stage 2 (~$600) to replace the F1 Racing stage 1-2? that was in it. It was likely damaged anyway. I found out earlier the reason for the chatter could be explained by a missing pressure plate bolt.
I asked the tech to examine if any parts of these two models are interchangeable.

I bought a 05 series Legacy GT gear swap kit for a little over $1000. 1-3 are slightly taller, closer ratio, and a bit stronger than WRX gears. I'm willing to give out the part numbers.

My upper radiator hose is leaking so I'm attempting to get some shipping costs from Dayle for silicone hoses.

[NikFu S.]

The viscous coupler is trashed.

He reccomends I find a used tranny to swap parts with, or else just buy the broken parts and hope for the best.

[subychris91]

well here is the list of what i have done in the last 3 days
Rota boost 17x8 in white
Flowmaster 40 series with dual tips on the right tips from 08 sti
bomz air filter with maf adapter
fixed antenna
headliner was sagging in the rear repaired with different clips
http://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo72/subychris91/2011-03-07175153.jpghttp://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo72/subychris91/2011-03-07135356.jpghttp://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo72/subychris91/2011-03-07135333.jpghttp://i363.photobucket.com/albums/oo72/subychris91/2011-03-07122009.jpg

[Gamesy]

i put on my gold rota g-forces :D

[Freeman]

Installed my HID fogs! YAY!

[LetItSnow]

Two words: Battery charger. :D

[ARED 97]

:D 3 Words, :D "Auto Smile Feature," :D just drove it!!:D

[LetItSnow]

:D 3 Words, :D "Auto Smile Feature," :D just drove it!!:D
Mine'll be more like the "Get More Gs" tennis ball. ;)

[Mike621]

Putting the heads on another engine this afternoon. I'm getting good at this game. :rolleyes:

This time I wont put cams in upside down.

This time...

I haven't seen the inside of my car for three months, and hoping for the best when I do on Saturday.

[Subix]

Pulled more power steering fluid out to re-level it. Still seems to be in excess which is probably causing the terrible screeching. Will see... :)

[Lookin4SVX]

Well today I brought her out from her winter slumber.
Got my tires rotated. Had a blown brake light. Replaced all rear bulbs.

When I saw these while at the auto part store, I couldn't resist.
The kid in me just wont grow up..

http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/Lookin4SVX/LED%20Floor%20Lighting/LED01.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/Lookin4SVX/LED%20Floor%20Lighting/LED02.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/Lookin4SVX/LED%20Floor%20Lighting/LED03.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/Lookin4SVX/LED%20Floor%20Lighting/LED04.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/Lookin4SVX/LED%20Floor%20Lighting/LED05.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/Lookin4SVX/LED%20Floor%20Lighting/LED06.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/Lookin4SVX/LED%20Floor%20Lighting/LED10.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/Lookin4SVX/LED%20Floor%20Lighting/LED11.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/Lookin4SVX/LED%20Floor%20Lighting/LED12.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/Lookin4SVX/LED%20Floor%20Lighting/LED13.jpg

I had the stock floor illumination blubs covered in red stage lighting gels before this. This is at least twice as bright.
The dome light and door lights are still stage gels. You can see them in that last pic.

It looks kinda orange and over exposed in the last pic because the pic was shot at 11:30pm, long shutter and all that.
Plus car drove by, nice tail light blur..

[NikFu S.]

I dig it, but is it on a switch?

Sometimes I like to turn all the lights down at night and drive in interior stealth mode. I can't be the only one. :P

[Lookin4SVX]

They are hard wired into the floor illumination blub wiring. It comes on when you open the door. just like the stock lights do.

The stock light fixtures are still there, and I can plug the white blubs in at the same time if i want them.

All the lights are wired as stock and dim as would normally.

And yes the LED dim like the stock lights when you turn off the car and shut the doors.

So far I like them. will see how long they last.
They are 3M self adhesive, just stick them where you want them.
I want another set to mount under the back of the front seat to light up the rear seat floor.
That way my friends stop stepping into the center console when I stuff them in the back seat.

[Sean486]

http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/Lookin4SVX/LED%20Floor%20Lighting/LED13.jpg


LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D

[michael]

I turned back the clock a little :cool:
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c101/subarusvxlsl/outback/42221c8a.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c101/subarusvxlsl/outback/222e924d.jpg
Before
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c101/subarusvxlsl/outback/142f6516.jpg
During
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c101/subarusvxlsl/outback/01eb3158.jpg
After

[Alex-svx]

To day i have sand down my car. The doors and fenders and hood.
And to morrow i will start at trunk. And side skirt. I forgot my camera. So i will take it whit me tomorrow. So then it will came some pictures. :D

[kwren]

Did the Head Gasket replacement...
With...
A so called "low mileage engine" from Japan by way of California. My "burgundy looking thing" passed 200K and needed help with summer coming on. Didn't push out the coolant in cool weather, but does in hot weather.

For all you doubters that I am optimistic, i live in western Washington state! (hot weather):lol:

Runs Great so far... 40 miles:)

Keith:cool:

[Obewon]

Over the last month:

New MAF
New O2 sensors
New valve covers & valve cover gaskets
New brake fluid, oil change .. no new tranny fluid as tranny was flushed and fluid replaced just prior to storage. Oh, and new tires for 1,000 kilometres before putting the car away.
New plugs.


The car had been sitting covered in a garage since late 2007.

It is now totally rejuvenated.

I just spent the last two days doing minor cosmetic work to the driver's seat with a leather restorer, as well as rubbing the f*&^k out of the car's paint with Meguiar's Ultimate Compound.

Did a hell of a job, did that stuff. Got rid of swirl, haze and quite a few scratches.

I swear my SVX looks almost as good as when I got it with 40,000 kilometres on the odometer 13 years ago.

Oh .. and I drove it. Nice ! 140km/hr down Highway 99 with one finger resting on the steering wheel ;)

[Manarius]

Over the last week:

New windshield wipers
Regreased doors and sunroof tracks (still sticks though).

[briansvx]

-carbon fiber laid over all interior plastic pieces
-true black interior
-new black alcantra dash board, ceiling, rear speaker cover in addition to the original alcantra pieces
-momo steering wheel

in process of reassembling. will share photos once completed.

[Freeman]

-carbon fiber laid over all interior plastic pieces
-true black interior
-new black alcantra dash board, ceiling, rear speaker cover in addition to the original alcantra pieces
-momo steering wheel

in process of reassembling. will share photos once completed.

Yeah you better lol.

I'm very curious to see what this looks like.

[michael]

Originally Posted by briansvx
-carbon fiber laid over all interior plastic pieces
-true black interior
-new black alcantra dash board, ceiling, rear speaker cover in addition to the original alcantra pieces
-momo steering wheel

in process of reassembling. will share photos once completed.
Yeah you better lol.

I'm very curious to see what this looks like.
+1234567890

[Koshi]

Replaced the fuel pump after a couple loooooong weeks without my baby.

Made a temporary fix on the vacuum line going to the throttle bypass, or IAC i forget what they call it on these... :rolleyes: And MAN! could they have put that line in a worse spot?? Right behind the alternator & compressor and under the freaking manifold!

Now that she's running again she starting making a new noise.:(
Probably pissed at me for taking so long with the pump.:o

[Obewon]

-carbon fiber laid over all interior plastic pieces
-true black interior
-new black alcantra dash board, ceiling, rear speaker cover in addition to the original alcantra pieces
-momo steering wheel

in process of reassembling. will share photos once completed.

... looking forward to seeing what this looks like

[MarquisDePosa56]

Took off the bumpers skins and got them ready for painting

[Obewon]

Took off the bumpers skins and got them ready for painting

How hard are they to take off ?

Can you describe doing it for me, so that I can attempt this ? I would also like to paint my bumper skins.

[Subix]

Finally, properly (don't ask ;) ), tightened my power steering belt up so it's snug and no longer squealing (exclaim). Hope hope hope it stays that way but it seems good so far.

It's been a good 6 months since I've properly done anything aside from the timing belt fiasco and small problems have occurred (some before) since the timing belt needed replaced last, so I made a list of things I need to get fixed before summer. For those interested ;) a quick rundown:
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Parts:
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Front Caliper - $80
Hood Struts - $40
Master Window Switch - $35ish
Exhaust Parts - $60
Air Filter - $14
Fuel Filter - $20
A/C Pulley + Parts $70
Rear Tail Bulb Holder - $9ish
2 O2 Sensors - $80
Front/Rear Brakes - $60
Synthetic Oil - $32
===============================
Total Parts: $498
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Labor:
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Caliper + Brakes installed - $100
Oil Change - $10
o2 Sensors Installed - $60
A/C Pulley Installed - $40
Fuel Filter Installed - $35
Exhaust Work - $75
===============================
Total Labor: $320
===============================

Total Summer Savings: -$818

After that... I should be gold... at least, for a little while. I'm afraid I'll easily bump over $1k should I actually need a rack/pinion deal due to the steering issue.

Kind of pricey but a small price to pay overall I guess ( I always throw the no payments factor in there). Little things add up quickly.

[Mike621]

I listed my SVX on eBay today.

[NikFu S.]

Booooooo. B(

[redlightningsvx]

Got my svx hit.

[DaveSVX]

That sucks redlightningsvx, I have seen pictures of that car, it is a beautiful one.

I washed and waxed my Claret and had the oil changed and the summer tires put on. Also removed the wind deflector from the sunroof. I should have done that years ago as the lines of the car look better, it lets more sun in, and now my sunroof opens by itself without me having to give it a nudge! :D

[LetItSnow]

I looked at my SVX covered in snow in the morning as I drove by it in my Forester. :mad:

[Lookin4SVX]

Today the girlfriend pointed out to me that the farm cats have been using the rear passenger side of my car as a scratching post while it was parked for the winter...

http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/Lookin4SVX/01.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/Lookin4SVX/02.jpg
http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/Lookin4SVX/03.jpg

And yes, that is down to bare metal. :(

[Cam]

I hate cats. had 9 of hem growing up at one time.

On a brighter note, I ordered he 2v7 aggressive ecu today and plan on installing it as soon as it shows up.

[immortal_suby]

I replaced the AC O-rings.

[dcarrb]

Took the teal back to the shop to have a defective front wheel bearing replaced. Didn't last a month.

dcb

[Landshark]

got CEL for O2 sensor heater control ckt, ordered new sensor from online Subaru parts dealer, took car apart, and realized connector isn't right. :rolleyes:

oh, 2005 LGT's may have two different style front O2 sensor connectors - stupid me!
what would have been a 20 minute job is ongoing after looking for soldering gun, splicing, soldering, liquid electrical tape all over my hands ..... :mad:



with the O2 sensor i also ordered replacement side mirror glass for my wife's FXT that had been cracked for the last couple months. i managed to crack the new one, too. goodbye $67, i hardly knew you.


FML. :(

[92 SVX]

Well this is what I did since the end of January.

Put in drop springs, ECUtune Stage 1 ecu and tcu, put in the energy suspension front sway bar mounts, put some nicer looking rims on, a 97 grill, made my own custom CAI, and I put custom Rear LED Tails in.
I will be putting nevins rear sway bar on.
Interior wise I put in a touch screen dvd player.
For the past few weeks I have only Looked at it or driven it have not had to do any work to it for a while im very happy about that.

[Sean486]

I drove it. :D

[NikFu S.]

I stared at it menacingly from a safe distance.

[MarquisDePosa56]

How hard are they to take off ?

Can you describe doing it for me, so that I can attempt this ? I would also like to paint my bumper skins.

My son-in-law did it, will ask him this weekend when I go to check on progress, but he did say it wasn't to difficult.

[MarquisDePosa56]

Bought a K & N air filter for it. Have been shopping for a new entertainment system for it too.

[1986nate]

bought a 4.44 transmission and put it in the trunk of the laguna...

[Freeman]

bought a 4.44 transmission and put it in the trunk of the laguna...

That's not how you install one of those at all!

[Subix]

Took the Beast to the shop and had them put on my ac idler pulley/belt and find out where my leak for the exhaust is. Turns out it's up near the exhaust manifold?, hard telling how much that will cost to get fixed as they don't specialize in that kind of work... but I feel like I got a solid Win! for the $45 install of the pulley!

[Cam]

Try replacing the manifold to block gaskets and pre cat gaskets. they are cheap. make sure you torque them properly. you can easily do this yourself.

[svxfiles]

That's not how you install one of those at all!
Di!:)
Our boy is growing up!:)

[MarquisDePosa56]

Picked up my driver side signal light assembly at the post office, will take it up to the shop tomorrow

[1986nate]

That's not how you install one of those at all!

So that's why the laguna is still a fwd... I thought for sure that one of the 3 4.44's that's been in the trunk should magically find it's way behind the engine... :p

[NikFu S.]

Ordered a new center diff. :rolleyes:

[MarquisDePosa56]

I did a big favour for a 2008 Legacy 2.5 GT Wagon. I took it for a 45 minute test drive with the SI Drive set to "Sport Sharp" mode.

I didn't dare play with the floppy paddle things

This, as Jeremy Clarkson would say is Subaru's version of an axe murderer. I got that sickening "here we go" feeling twice, while cornering.

I'm thinking someday it will replace my 04 Outback quite nicely

[K_Dub]

Threw some parts at it, then cursed a lot.:mad:

[huck369]

Pulled the rear bumper, rear hatch and tail light off an Impreza wagon to fix another Impreza wagon (OBS) and pulled the head lights for spares, and installed another tail light in my Mother's Forester....

(Looked at my SVX longingly....:D)

[msvx95]

Took throttlebody off (cleaned it), took IAC valve off (cleaned it), reassembled, then replaced oil pressure sensor.

[processengr]

Took the Silver 92 out of hibernation, put in TCU modified during christmas vacation (ECUTUNE eprom)...:)

[K_Dub]

Threw some parts in it, then cursed a lot.:mad:

Apologized to her for my language yesterday and promised that I would get her the rest of parts she needs tomorrow.

Maybe I should've gotten flowers. :rolleyes:

[Cam]

In the last week, I have installed the ECUtune 2av1 and associated MAF and injectors. Then I broke the set screw on the throttle body. Went to ACE hardware to get a replacement screw. Unfortunately the 4mm x .5mm thread that subaru used is non-existent according to the hardware store. So i got a 4mm x .7mm thread screw, a new lock nut, and a 4mm x .7mm tap. I retapped the hole, and installed the new screw. Then it took about a day to set it up, since the ecu has to reset everytime you make an adjustment.

GOOD NEWS! She is now idling very well. I definately need to get a TCU, valve body, and do the sol. c replacement. Then it is almost drag strip/dyno time. Can't wait to see the numbers she puts to the wheels. :cool:

[icingdeath88]

Nicely done, Cam. You're almost there. :)

Due to some, er, engine death in my laguna (the one I rescued and put a 6-speed in), it looks like I will be swapping an engine soon. I spent the day prepping the engine from my low-mileage pearly (that got totaled) using some parts from a spare engine I picked up almost a year ago. Shooting to get the engine into the laguna and the car back up and running within a couple of weeks. I am so glad I have the spare engine to throw into it, otherwise it would take a few months, easy.

Plus, I'm driving around the '97 instead and it's been good so far. The A/C quit working while it was sitting. Most likely leaking r134? But really, it's no difference, the A/C hasn't worked in my blue car since I got it.

[Gamesy]

Installed new 6.7" speakers in the doors
and new 6x9" in the rear.

[svxfiles]

Installed new 6.7" speakers in the doors
and new 6x9" in the rear.

6.7"?
More information please.
How does it sound?
Stock stereo?

[Gamesy]

6.7"?
More information please.
How does it sound?
Stock stereo?

Ya i came across these Scoche High Definition series speakers.
Scosche HD69 (6x9)
450W peak power
150W RMS
4 Ohm
19mm adjustable tweeter
built in crossover.

Scosche HD67 ( 6.75" (6-3/4"))
300W max power
100W RMS
4 Ohm
19mm removable tweeter for relocation for door pillars.
built in crossover.

They have titanium domes on the tweeters
Kevlar weave cones.


Dont bother googling them there isnt any info online about them which is weird i tried checking. But from what i can gather from my research is that scosche renamed them to their EFX series speakers.

IMHO they are amazing for the price you pay i only paid 47+tax a pair new.
and if i am right that they are the predecessor to the EFX, you are saving 180 on the 6.75 and 100 on the 6x9s

They sound really good and clear i'm using a stock 2003 impreza cd deck i'm gonna see if this deck i got from a parts car works cause i think it might be stonger. than the impreza's

I plan on getting a 4ch amp in the future to really test these speakers.

My friend picked up a pair of the other scosche 6.5 speakers for his cobalt and they sounded way better than stock.

[92 SVX]

Nicely done, Cam. You're almost there. :)

Due to some, er, engine death in my laguna (the one I rescued and put a 6-speed in), it looks like I will be swapping an engine soon. I spent the day prepping the engine from my low-mileage pearly (that got totaled) using some parts from a spare engine I picked up almost a year ago. Shooting to get the engine into the laguna and the car back up and running within a couple of weeks. I am so glad I have the spare engine to throw into it, otherwise it would take a few months, easy.

Plus, I'm driving around the '97 instead and it's been good so far. The A/C quit working while it was sitting. Most likely leaking r134? But really, it's no difference, the A/C hasn't worked in my blue car since I got it.
OH wow, if you had a topic on this I missed it I will have to look, curious what happened.

[icingdeath88]

OH wow, if you had a topic on this I missed it I will have to look, curious what happened.

I will make a thread, I just don't have time to right now. I'm not 100% what's wrong yet but I know the engine's f***ed. Focusing on fixing it now more than finding out exactly what's wrong.

[92 SVX]

ya understandable. I think I have headgasket that is slowly going most of the time I dont have any trouble but once in a while it will start getting hot and when I open the rad cap its low. Not too many reasons for it to get low.

[icingdeath88]

It could be an innocent leak. Any smoke coming out the back ever?

[92 SVX]

No smoke ever. I dont need to fill it very often either running it every day maybe once a month or every 2 months. I replaced my rad cap a couple weeks ago and it seems to have taken care of things. I hope so.
The day I went down to your place I ended up filling the rad at a service station before I left tampa.

[fun173]

Used the mothers powerball headlight restoration kit. My headlights were not bad enough to need sanding but I just used the polish and they look much better!

[LetItSnow]

Yesterday, I found that the ABS controller and its respective monster harness plug weigh about two pounds.

My basement weighs about two pounds more now. :lol:

[XxMattrimxX]

Used the mothers powerball headlight restoration kit. My headlights were not bad enough to need sanding but I just used the polish and they look much better!

I did this the day i bought her, and I will say it was worth it. Yesterday I washed her.... two hours later it rained.... today I will be waxing.....if it will stop raining. :rolleyes:

[Tomodachi]

Paid my road TAX here Japan today & maybe
install my S/S brake lines tomorrow if I can use the lift at the Auto Hobby Shop on base? Will take pictures? Can anyone suggest brake fluid? Thank you all you diehard SVX owners and happy drivers!!
Sincerely,
Tomodachi

[svxfiles]

Paid my road TAX here Japan today & maybe
install my S/S brake lines tomorrow if I can use the lift at the Auto Hobby Shop on base? Will take pictures? Can anyone suggest brake fluid? Thank you all you diehard SVX owners and happy drivers!!
Sincerely,
Tomodachi

Stainless Steel lines are a very nice upgrade to the SVX.
Do one wheel at a time, to make sure you get the routing right.
I always use a fully synthetic Valvoline DOT 3-4.
I am not sure what is available to you on the base.:o

[Freeman]

I cleaned and waxed the exterior and cleaned the entire interior and I also used some Crystal View headlight restore.

Check it out.

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photopost/data/500/beforeandafter_cv.png

[Sean486]

Installed a new Ecutune Rom in my TCU, but ran out of daylight before I could get the TCU reinstalled in the car.

[LetItSnow]

A lil' vac and shampoo work, and then I emptied the catch cans.

Let's just say I'm glad I didn't go for an AOS! :barf:

[kinz]

Oil change. Got a new air filter (fram). Had plans to wash but didn't happen.

[SVX_MY_BABY]

Stainless Steel lines are a very nice upgrade to the SVX.
Do one wheel at a time, to make sure you get the routing right.
I always use a fully synthetic Valvoline DOT 3-4.
I am not sure what is available to you on the base.:o

I was told by my mechanic that switching to synthetic fluid would ruin the seals.

Unless you are racing or driving down steep mountains at high speeds I don't think you will get DOT 3 regular fluid even close to the boiling point.

[svxfiles]

I was told by my mechanic that switching to synthetic fluid would ruin the seals.

Unless you are racing or driving down steep mountains at high speeds I don't think you will get DOT 3 regular fluid even close to the boiling point.


Valvoline DOT 3 & 4 Brake Fluid

Valvoline® DOT 3 & 4 Brake FluidFor all ABS, drum or disc brake systems requiring DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid

Compatible with all braking systems requiring a DOT 3 or DOT 4 fluid
Mixes well with conventional fluids
High dry boiling point up to 480°F reduces the risk of fluid evaporation and possible brake failure
Low-moisture formula provides excellent vapor lock protection
Maximizes ABS performance
Ideal for hydraulic and disc brakes
Surpasses specifications SAE J1703, FMVSS No. 116 and DOT 4 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid
Minimum wet boiling point is 311°F

[MarquisDePosa56]

Today, I went shopping for the SVX. Ordered my B&M transmission cooler and picked up a Mothers Head Light Restoration kit. Both of these little projects will be easier to do with the front end all taken apart. Next week the bumper skins go for prep and painting and if everything goes as planned, the rest of the car goes after Easter. My early May timetable for back on the road looks good.

[NikFu S.]

Bought yet more 5mt parts. 5mt rebuild/LGT gear swap just about finished.

[oregondave]

powder coated wheels mirror black
installed firestone w rated summer tires
getting new tranny mount and rack boot installed weds
just cleaned headlight lenses. installed HID kit but ballast blew out.

[huck369]

Install Lan's Stage I chip in my Yellow SVX.....
Definitely pulls harder....will light the tires up in 2nd gear when I nail it while rolling:D

(still need to put the chip in FrankenWedge....)

[92 SVX]

Drove it, like someone already mentioned Auto smile feature.

[radarwhiz]

Replaced window switches in Liquid Silver with ones from Emerald donor.
Finally got engine pulled from Emerald and on it's way to Texas for Claret, hopefully to be done and ready for Reading.

[huck369]

Installed ECUtune stage 1 in FrankenWedge tonight....wish I could take it for a spin, but it has no wheels on it right now:(

[Obewon]

I drove it. I drove the **** out of it, in fact .. after finally installing a TCU unit from ECUtune and a transmission cooler.

Wow .. it s driving like the car it used to be 15 years ago. So nice .. what an underrated car it is.

[Freeman]

I got 400# x 300# Summit Racing springs with Koni struts, new non-rusted wheel lugs, new painted calipers, new brake pads, and an engine cover!

[svxfiles]

I got 400# x 300# Summit Racing springs with Koni struts, new non-rusted wheel lugs, new painted calipers, new brake pads, and an engine cover!

TTIWWOP!:p

[jellybytes2]

Driven it 200+ miles.. just like every other weekday.

[MarquisDePosa56]

I did something very special for my SVX

Gentlemen and Ladies: Google "Importfest Toronto"

A little history first:
Toronto Subaru Club is putting together a team entry for the above mentioned car show. I thought it would be nice to have an SVX as part of their presentation of local STi's and 2.5GTs and they all agreed. It will add a little history to the package.

I started the registration process on Sunday night. This is a show that will be dominated by heavily modified trailer queens. Even club entries require some serious mods. I explained as part of my entry that my car will be a lightly modified, reasonably well restored representative of Subaru's iconic grand tourer and pushed the historical aspects as to why it should be included.

Quite frankly, I had my doubts, but as of tonight after basically agreeing to show it with custom rims instead of stock, the car was granted special exemptions and will be included in Canada's biggest high performance import car show.

My restoration team (my son-in-law and his brother) have assured me they will have it looking like it just rolled out of the showroom.

We won't let you guys down.

If any of you guys or gals have ever done anything like this before, I would appreciate any tips or info you can pass along.

I believe attendance at this thing is in the tens thousands and I am thinking of preparing an information pamphlet. Any thoughts on that would also be greatly appreciated

[Gamesy]

I did something very special for my SVX

Gentlemen and Ladies: Google "Importfest Toronto"

A little history first:
Toronto Subaru Club is putting together a team entry for the above mentioned car show. I thought it would be nice to have an SVX as part of their presentation of local STi's and 2.5GTs and they all agreed. It will add a little history to the package.

I started the registration process on Sunday night. This is a show that will be dominated by heavily modified trailer queens. Even club entries require some serious mods. I explained as part of my entry that my car will be a lightly modified, reasonably well restored representative of Subaru's iconic grand tourer and pushed the historical aspects as to why it should be included.

Quite frankly, I had my doubts, but as of tonight after basically agreeing to show it with custom rims instead of stock, the car was granted special exemptions and will be included in Canada's biggest high performance import car show.

My restoration team (my son-in-law and his brother) have assured me they will have it looking like it just rolled out of the showroom.

We won't let you guys down.

If any of you guys or gals have ever done anything like this before, I would appreciate any tips or info you can pass along.

I believe attendance at this thing is in the tens thousands and I am thinking of preparing an information pamphlet. Any thoughts on that would also be greatly appreciated

Haha nice! I plan to get my car ready for that too, right now its far from what i want it to be but if i'm not mistaken you have to have at least 7 of the 15 mods dont you?

if you plan on showing trunk audio i still got a custom sub box kicken around :D

[decline]

cleaned headlights with crystal view chemicals product. works good, i can actually see the projectors now.
I need a cheap HID kit to round out my headlight modernization/restoration
http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc491/andrewleggio/IMG_0588.jpg
http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc491/andrewleggio/IMG_0589.jpg
http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc491/andrewleggio/frontsvx.jpg

[Sean486]

cleaned headlights with crystal view chemicals product. works good, i can actually see the projectors now.
I need a cheap HID kit to round out my headlight modernization/restoration

Wow, it even brightened your paint color. :lol::lol: (I crack myself up.)

[Subix]

Went to have my rear brakes done but they said I need rotors. Feared the price but somehow I think I did good? $35 each rotor (rears) and they'll be in tomorrow. Will have all new rotors with the exception of the left front, which will be handled in another month or so when I get a new caliper for the front right side as well.

[MarquisDePosa56]

Lots of welding today, plenty of new metal were there was only rust

Also ordered a set of 4 - Rockford Fosgate Punch speakers off E-Bay - hell of a deal

Hope I got it right, 6 x 9's for rear deck. 6 1/2" for the doors

Matched up the Clarion CX501 (I decided I didn't need a TV screen) they should sound sensational

[92 SVX]

I did something very special for my SVX

Gentlemen and Ladies: Google "Importfest Toronto"

A little history first:
Toronto Subaru Club is putting together a team entry for the above mentioned car show. I thought it would be nice to have an SVX as part of their presentation of local STi's and 2.5GTs and they all agreed. It will add a little history to the package.

I started the registration process on Sunday night. This is a show that will be dominated by heavily modified trailer queens. Even club entries require some serious mods. I explained as part of my entry that my car will be a lightly modified, reasonably well restored representative of Subaru's iconic grand tourer and pushed the historical aspects as to why it should be included.

Quite frankly, I had my doubts, but as of tonight after basically agreeing to show it with custom rims instead of stock, the car was granted special exemptions and will be included in Canada's biggest high performance import car show.

My restoration team (my son-in-law and his brother) have assured me they will have it looking like it just rolled out of the showroom.

We won't let you guys down.

If any of you guys or gals have ever done anything like this before, I would appreciate any tips or info you can pass along.

I believe attendance at this thing is in the tens thousands and I am thinking of preparing an information pamphlet. Any thoughts on that would also be greatly appreciated
Wow, good luck and please take lots of pictures I know everyone will want to see.

[kinz]

6x9 is rear. 6 3/4" for door.
Funny story. I changed out door speakers yesterday and they FELL out. The 6 1/2" that were there wernt attached at all.
You could use the 6 1/2" but you won't beable to secure them properly.
I installed jvc 6 1/2 that can mount in 6 3/4 too. Used self drilling screws. Worked wonderfully.

[Lookin4SVX]

6x9 is rear. 6 3/4" for door.
Funny story. I changed out door speakers yesterday and they FELL out. The 6 1/2" that were there wernt attached at all.
You could use the 6 1/2" but you won't beable to secure them properly.
I installed jvc 6 1/2 that can mount in 6 3/4 too. Used self drilling screws. Worked wonderfully.

My Infinity Kappa 6 1/2" fit in the doors just fine, with use of self drilling screws. :)
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1268/4601012977_04f8faa6f0_b.jpg

MarquisDePosa56
What kind of Punch's you pick up? I'm running 2 of the old school 10" HX2 and love them.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3588/4601666832_463e6e19dd_b.jpg

[Freeman]

Lookin4SVX, any more pics of that sub setup?

[MarquisDePosa56]

My Infinity Kappa 6 1/2" fit in the doors just fine, with use of self drilling screws. :)
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1268/4601012977_04f8faa6f0_b.jpg

MarquisDePosa56
What kind of Punch's you pick up? I'm running 2 of the old school 10" HX2 and love them.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3588/4601666832_463e6e19dd_b.jpg

Hey. I recognize that door, I have two just like it

Punchs? 6 x 9 two ways for the back, 6 1/2" 3 ways for the front. No sub woofers ..... yet. Maybe next years project. I've have already blown the budget for this year

[kinz]

That adapter bracket must of been thrown away or not used for whatever reason when previous owner changed out the door speakers.

[Obewon]

I want to put in some new 6X9 speakers in the rear shelf.

Can anyone enlighten me as to how to remove the speaker covers on the rear shelf ?

[kinz]

You have to take the back shelf off. The covers are screwed in from the underside of the shelf. When I took it off I had to remove both side panels and fold the seat down to get the shelf off. I then reinstalled without the speaker covers off the shelf to make it easier for when I get around to replacing them.

[DaveSVX]

Bought a donut spare to replace the full size one in my claret. Now I will finally have a bit of room in the trunk :rolleyes:.

On my way to buy it I ran into Obewon on Highway 99 driving his Black SVX he just put back on the road. Man that car looks good cruising down the highway.

Incidently, we are going on a drive up the Sea to Sky highway between Vancouver and Whistler in the next few weeks. It is a fantastic drive. I will post something when we determine a date and hopefully some other SVXs will join us. Perhaps some of you guys from Washington or Portland want to come up.

[Obewon]

Bought a donut spare to replace the full size one in my claret. Now I will finally have a bit of room in the trunk :rolleyes:.

On my way to buy it I ran into Obewon on Highway 99 driving his Black SVX he just put back on the road. Man that car looks good cruising down the highway.

Incidently, we are going on a drive up the Sea to Sky highway between Vancouver and Whistler in the next few weeks. It is a fantastic drive. I will post something when we determine a date and hopefully some other SVXs will join us. Perhaps some of you guys from Washington or Portland want to come up.

:D

It was fun driving side-by-side down that long straight on H'way 99 ... two shiny and almost-pristine SVX's sliding along in parallel for about 3 minutes.

[Lookin4SVX]

Lookin4SVX, any more pics of that sub setup?

Here is my stereo thread freeman:
http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=54516

[Freeman]

Lol it figures I was the first to comment on that thread.

[92 SVX]

Drove it to the beach today, sadly it was too busy for real spirited driving.

[Chuckls]

Bought some MAF cleaner.

[NikFu S.]

DROVE IT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 6 WEEKS.

Whoo hooooo!

The viscous coupler was basically trashed and shift fork broke, shrapnel basically totaled the entire transmission, even the inner walls of the case.

Bought a new used trans, it also had a bad coupler, however most of it was salvageable.

Bought an 05 series LGT gear swap kit, new coupler, new transfer gears and bearings, had that installed along with a Competition Clutch stage 2 package, Dayle's silicone radiator hoses, and a used drive shaft that inexplicably fits without modification. The mech whom also owns the shop I went to sewn everything up and it shifts normally now, though I kinda liked having it catch near the floor. For some reason the intake note on start-up is different. :confused: Exhaust note is changed slightly as expected since the gearing is different. I feel the LGT gearing is more suited to this car, though we will see how it holds up.

It's been idling rock solid, though it vibrates a bit, feel as if a motor mount is bad. Will have to do some investigating this weekend.

Now it's time to finally save up for those Konis. :)

[92 SVX]

DROVE IT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 6 WEEKS.

Whoo hooooo!

The viscous coupler was basically trashed and shift fork broke, shrapnel basically totaled the entire transmission, even the inner walls of the case.

Bought a new used trans, it also had a bad coupler, however most of it was salvageable.

Bought an 05 series LGT gear swap kit, new coupler, new transfer gears and bearings, had that installed along with a Competition Clutch stage 2 package, Dayle's silicone radiator hoses, and a used drive shaft that inexplicably fits without modification. The mech whom also owns the shop I went to sewn everything up and it shifts normally now, though I kinda liked having it catch near the floor. For some reason the intake note on start-up is different. :confused: Exhaust note is changed slightly as expected since the gearing is different. I feel the LGT gearing is more suited to this car, though we will see how it holds up.

It's been idling rock solid, though it vibrates a bit, feel as if a motor mount is bad. Will have to do some investigating this weekend.

Now it's time to finally save up for those Konis. :)
Curious what diff gearing you have?
I am assuming the legacy gearing you changed was the actual 1st, 2nd, etc.

[Freeman]

I got an amazing looking Class Glass fiberglass hood with a scoop!

[NikFu S.]

Curious what diff gearing you have?
I am assuming the legacy gearing you changed was the actual 1st, 2nd, etc.
WRX - LGT
3.545 3.166
1.947 1.882
1.366 1.296
0.972 0.972
0.738 0.738

I bought the 02 WRX install kit here (http://www.flatironstuning.com/p-1686-2005-2008-legacy-gt-1st-4th-gear-set.aspx).

I find myself shifting into 3rd around 38-40mph instead of 31-32. Feels less strung out.

[1986nate]

I got 4 SVXi out of storage yesterday and got one of them washed... I need to go get the 97 washed today... Lots of little kitty paw prints and dust but glad to have them back. Maybe I'll get the rust free doors swapped on the 97 as well. :)

[MarquisDePosa56]

Its been an all Subaru, all the time weekend

Because the SVX wasn't ready I took the Outback for Auto Cross - advanced driver training, yesterday and today. Yup, all those Sti, WRX and Legacy GT guys looked at me like I was a little crazy. The old girl and the old guy (me) performed amazingingly well.
We got 4 clean runs on a bonfide slalom course this afternoon and managed to shave 5.5 seconds off from first to last run and turn in a a very respectable time for the heaviest, most unruly car there. Let me tell you it was a rush, and the Outback did things that I never thought it could do, with very little complaint. Its amazing what a few extra pounds of pressure in the front and a few less pounds in the back on the Dunlop Signatures did to help her cornering.

Went to deliver the new sound equipment to the SVX tonight and check all the new metal and welding. My son-in-law created a minor masterpiece, a touch more sanding and she will be ready for paint. It would appear her coming out party at the Subaru meet on the 14th is on schedule.
The decision has been made to lower her, any assistance from you guys would be appreciated as to which kit and where to get it.

[svxfiles]

The decision has been made to lower her, any assistance from you guys would be appreciated as to which kit and where to get it.

Why do you want to lower Her?

[MarquisDePosa56]

Why do you want to lower Her?

Excellent question, appearance only I think, my restoration team, now turned mod specialists thinks it would look real cool.

Its open to discussion, why wouldn't I?

This is a free flowing situation here, there is even discussion of a stainless custom exhaust mod. Larger pipes off the engine into new cats.

[Freeman]

Why not? It depends on where you live and the condition of the roads. You drag like crazy.. trust me.

[radarwhiz]

Finally got engine pulled from Emerald and on it's way to Texas for Claret, hopefully to be done and ready for Reading.

Dealer shoud be done with the Claret's swap today:). Just waiting on tax return to go pick it up.

BTW, when I shipped the engine I got the weight at the local dump with my truck--empty and full weights. The difference (weight of engine and pallet) was 460 lbs. Does that sound right? I thought that seems a bit much especially with the way I was able to move it all around by myself it didn't feel that heavy. Maybe I just don't know my own strength:lol::eek:

[DaveSVX]

Gave my Laguna Blue a top to bottom wax job. She looks just like new! :D

[NikFu S.]

Drove it quite a bit, and took about 6 minutes of in-car video.

Kudos to anyone who figures out how I mounted the camera. :D

rkdJicw_hWQ

[radarwhiz]

Did you cut someone off when you merged at 5:34? :eek:

[kinz]

Gave it a Subaru bath :)
http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x66/timsmite/IMG_20110505_112217.jpg
Wheels don't match on that side. Bent a rim last month, so I threw on an oem till I fix. Tried to fix it last night. Will find out today when I fire up my new compressor.

[Freeman]

Could have thrown on the correct wheel at least :p It's backwards.

[kinz]

So is the tread lol. It was the closest matching diameter cause it had less wear than the others I had. I feel sorry for what the tranny dealt with from previous owner. One of the rear tires was a different size and brand when I got it and as I understand that's a recipe for a dead tranny.

[kwren]

Drove it quite a bit, and took about 6 minutes of in-car video.

Kudos to anyone who figures out how I mounted the camera. :D

rkdJicw_hWQ

Do they teach Drivers-ed in Alaska?:)

Keith:cool:

[icingdeath88]

So is the tread lol. It was the closest matching diameter cause it had less wear than the others I had. I feel sorry for what the tranny dealt with from previous owner. One of the rear tires was a different size and brand when I got it and as I understand that's a recipe for a dead tranny.

Mismatched tires in the rear are especially bad because the rear differential is limited slip, so you should check on that as well. I'm not entirely sure how the limited slip part of it works, but I would bet it could be damaged by mismatched tires. At the very least, I'd change the fluid and check out the old fluid for any particles, etc, if you haven't already.

[NikFu S.]

Did you cut someone off when you merged at 5:34? :eek:

He was not allowing me to merge so I swerved at him.

[NikFu S.]

Do they teach Drivers-ed in Alaska?:)

Keith:cool:

People throw their weight around here and if you don't throw it back you're liable to get run off the road.
I tend to find myself playing chicken with some ****wad that is going the wrong diection, not stopping when they should, or merge blocking. Haven't lost yet, then again unlike a lot of drivers around here I actually know when I have the right of way.

[kwren]

People throw their weight around here and if you don't throw it back you're liable to get run off the road.
I tend to find myself playing chicken with some ****wad that is going the wrong diection, not stopping when they should, or merge blocking. Haven't lost yet, then again unlike a lot of drivers around here I actually know when I have the right of way.

I am sure you do! Living in Washington state I totally realize what you are talking about. We fly up to Anchorage just for lunch occasionally and we love it. (fish and chips at the downtown pub) People are great, after Washington state especially, and we love it!

Keith:cool:

[gbianchi]

Drove the parts car to work and back..........the parts car, man I am SPOILED! Drove the sweet one to Moscow, (not russia) and back yesterday..........man am I SPOILED?......G

[Freeman]

Good thing you said not Russia. I was all like waaaaaaat?

[NikFu S.]

I am sure you do! Living in Washington state I totally realize what you are talking about. We fly up to Anchorage just for lunch occasionally and we love it. (fish and chips at the downtown pub) People are great, after Washington state especially, and we love it!

Keith:cool:

Oh yeah people are great, just a lot of very aggressive, raging, show-offish drivers.

[jellybytes2]

I went to pick up a couple of clips from the dealer and stopped to look at an new ouback 3.6. Figure one more 6cyl and I'll have a complete set.

[Sean486]

Made an appointment with the body shop today to give my SVX some love; dent repair, rear bumper replaced and repainted (thanks Hocrest), left and right rear quarter panel rust repair, and buff and polish the roof. It won't go in till the week after Reading but I'm really looking forward to having that sweet look back.

BTW, a big thanks to Tom K.; the 4.44 has been a blast to drive. :D

[kinz]

Went through a car wash. Got back to work and realized the license plate had disappeared. Had to go back to the car wash to fetch it. Stopped by Schucks (next to car wash conveniently) and picked up brake lights as one went bad today.

[NikFu S.]

Detailed the engine and interior a bit for 3 hours tonight in preparation for a tint job (finally).

Also the mech that built my trans seems to have relocated my ignitor. Haven't quite located it yet.

[icingdeath88]

Detailed the engine and interior a bit for 3 hours tonight in preparation for a tint job (finally).

Also the mech that built my trans seems to have relocated my ignitor. Haven't quite located it yet.

Lookin good man. I needa clean mine up too. What's with all the wires around the alternator?

Little bit of input: Paint the dipstick handle and the oil caps black.

[Crazy_pilot]

Drove it quite a bit, and took about 6 minutes of in-car video.

Kudos to anyone who figures out how I mounted the camera. :D

rkdJicw_hWQ

Headrest?

http://www.raclab.com/content/cameramount/cameramount_inaction.jpg

[Crazy_pilot]

Not today but earlier this week:

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/218090_10150595705820721_514340720_18348556_113797 7_n.jpg

Towed her 1200 miles back home. Hopefully I'll be able to begin the tear down soon.

[NikFu S.]

Lookin good man. I needa clean mine up too. What's with all the wires around the alternator?

That's just for the Supertones.

I thought about looming them, but I kind of like the madness going on in there.
Little bit of input: Paint the dipstick handle and the oil caps black.
Hmm... considering...

Headrest?

http://www.raclab.com/content/cameramount/cameramount_inaction.jpg

Nope, but that's pretty cool.

[msvx95]

Just finished removing 160K old struts and replaced them with new mounts, koni inserts, and new rubber components.
10 hours of work, whew!

[LetItSnow]

Yanked a couple of superfluous wires and secured a couple of loose hose mounts under the hood of the Silver.

[icingdeath88]

That's just for the Supertones.

I thought about looming them, but I kind of like the madness going on in there.

The car horns? I have the same ones and my wiring's not nearly as noticeable.

[NikFu S.]

I'm sorry to hear that. :P

[DaveSVX]

Took the '97 for a joyride and snapped the first pictures of it of the season. Not calendar worthy but fun to take nevertheless:

:pics:

http://www.dhooper.net/svx/IMG_7239.jpg

http://www.dhooper.net/svx/IMG_7279.jpg

http://www.dhooper.net/svx/IMG_7300.jpg

http://www.dhooper.net/svx/IMG_7305.jpg

[Freeman]

Omg Dave that thing is so sexy. I love the blue SVX and your paint looks almost flawless.. (at least from the distance where you took the pictures).

[NikFu S.]

Drove it without shoes. Couldn't do that since I had the auto in there.

Love me some barefoot drivin'.

[michael]

Isn't that illegal?

[Obewon]

Omg Dave that thing is so sexy. I love the blue SVX and your paint looks almost flawless.. (at least from the distance where you took the pictures).

I've seen Dave's Lagoon Blue 97 in the flesh, and it IS flawless .. only has 33,000 kilometres on the odometer. It's basically a new car ;-)

[LetItSnow]

Isn't that illegal?
Last I knew, it's legal in NY! Is this another one of those myths, like that rear windows only go partway down to keep kids from falling out?

[NikFu S.]

Isn't that illegal?

Don't know, don't care.

[1986nate]

Depends on state as to weather it's illegal or not...

[Freeman]

Anything is legal in Alaska. They pretty much police themselves.

[LetItSnow]

What do bored folks do in 1994? Send e-mails to ever'body asking if barefoot driving is legal. The answer: <a resounding yes (http://classic-web.archive.org/web/20030618105020/http://www.urbanlegends.com/legal/driving.barefoot/driving_barefoot.html)>.

Oh, and I adjusted my belt tension on Saturday. Topic, yes.

[Chuckls]

I took a picture of where its sat for a bit :(

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/225522_223082427708665_100000207284161_1023899_147 7004_n.jpg

[michael]

Don't know, don't care.

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:cool:

[Lookin4SVX]

I just washed her yesterday..Today she looks like this:

http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad73/Lookin4SVX/Thejoyofspring.jpg

Stupid trees, GRRR! :mad:

[Gamesy]

went for a joyride in my 03 impreza doing about 80 on a dirt road :D
then i washed her and waxed her with autoglym HD car wax

[LetItSnow]

I couldn't believe all the crap the claybar pulled up tonight!

[NikFu S.]

Drove it like normal, and I am stranded because the transmission is broken again.

[icingdeath88]

Drove it like normal, and I am stranded because the transmission is broken again.

What happened?

[Chuckls]

Gave it the seafoam treatment through the vacuum lines..It took the entire bottle for it to start smoking.

[NikFu S.]

What happened?

Gears locked up. Same **** as before. Something must have got loose in there.

[michael]

Gave it the seafoam treatment through the vacuum lines..It took the entire bottle for it to start smoking.

Did you read the directions?:rolleyes:

[Crazy_pilot]

Got in touch with the Guild of Automotive Restorers about making mine look better than new. These guys do some amazing work, I can't wait to get the car to them. They've worked on everything from a 1901 carriage to 2007 Mustangs, and have done every kind of automotive work you can imagine.

Link to a list of projects they've done. (http://www.guildclassiccars.com/projects_in_progress.htm)

[Chuckls]

Gave mine a pre-car show washdown!

http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz323/chuckles2002/0d63ec6a-1.jpg
http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz323/chuckles2002/97d8d6e0.jpg
http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz323/chuckles2002/b3d88615.jpg
http://i840.photobucket.com/albums/zz323/chuckles2002/b3e131f0.jpg

[michael]

Fired mine up for the first time since winter without a jump :cool: Took it for a nice long ride, gave it a bath and got some crazy expensive gas :eek: oh and put air in the tires.

[Gamesy]

changed the fuel filter on the impreza

[NikFu S.]

Drove it like normal, and I am stranded because the transmission is broken again.

Got the news, only thing broken was a single bolt, or so they say. Labor costs was through the roof though for some reason. Hoping to be able to afford it back soon. :o

[LetItSnow]

Picked up a new set of 245/40/17 Bridgestone RE-01Rs.

Autocross eats up tires... :(

[Freeman]

Picked up a new set of 245/40/17 Bridgestone RE-01Rs.

Autocross eats up tires... :(

Don't worry man, that's just proof that you're doing it right.

[peace-frog]

well wasn't today but on sunday i picked up phast svx 1992 turbo and loving it. and yesterday i installed my hid headlights in my 1992 daily.

[jellybytes2]

Passed 100k miles. Bought it in January with about 84k. I was hoping to hold off of 100k till Reading, but no such luck.,

[Obewon]

Turned 180.000 kilometres (112,00 miles) on my way home last night.

[Alex-svx]

I have take my bumpers and sand them down. And are on the way to go to the paint box. :) So now the fenders and bumper and cladding on the door done. :cool:

[LetItSnow]

Don't worry man, that's just proof that you're doing it right.
Naw, that's just proof that I do it often.

The Street Mod trophy is proof that I'm doing it right. :cool:

[XT6Wagon]

http://ewitt.smugmug.com/Autos/Misc/i-czqLBSh/0/L/IMG9755-L.jpg

needs spacers in front since apparently the SVX has larger hub bores than the STi in front.

[Freeman]

Wow XT6, nice ride height.

[NikFu S.]

Got my SVX back today. Feels better than the last time I got it back. Feels like it should. Very solid.

5MTGT power! :D

Now I just need to stop the rear from squeaking every time I hit a bump. Yeesh.

[ZMan]

Actually it's what i've done to my SVX yesterday.......

............TRADED IT IN FOR THIS!.............


http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u350/Ed_N_Kath/01.jpg

http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u350/Ed_N_Kath/16.jpg

http://i518.photobucket.com/albums/u350/Ed_N_Kath/37.jpg


Guess I won't be going to Reading this year! :eek:

[jellybytes2]

[SIZE="4]............TRADED IT IN FOR THIS!.............:

I'm sorry for you. :(
Hopefully you'll be able to trade back sometime soon. :)

[peace-frog]

dropped off the turbo svx to get all the oil leaks taken care of.

[LetItSnow]

dropped off the turbo svx to get all the oil leaks taken care of.
That's a pretty tall effort to try to convince people it's not a Subaru!

[NikFu S.]

Oh, your SVX leaks? :P

[XT6Wagon]

Did the front brake pads today, easy enough... but wouldn't have had to do it if the previous owner didn't use cheap pads and some really wrong grease for the sliders. 0 grease left in the ones with the bolt and one of them was starting to stick bad, causing the pads to drag on that side.

On the wheels, turns out they fit fine without spacers, I was just being weirded out by the different center section. Quick trip to the store was weird having 4 tires that were round, balanced, and had grip. Its now telling me to spend lots of money I don't have on suspension...

[NikFu S.]

Right there with you, man. I blew about $6000 on repairs this year so far. Could have had Konis, glass hood, and a full exhaust setup by now.

The car however does feel supremely legit at this moment. Money well spent.

[peace-frog]

Oh, your SVX leaks? :P


yes i would usually not worry about it but the cam seal is pretty much toast and ive lost a lot of oil in 140 miles ive put on it lol

[NikFu S.]

I got a comment from a woman yesterday whom said: "I've never seen that design of Subaru before", and upon being informed of its age she proceeded to admit that "they should have kept it".

:)

I gave the car a little workout today. The LGT gears make better use of its balls and I totally recommend the swap for anyone with a 5mt.
Could use a little more torque though. Going uphill from first is a little more challenging.

Something else worth note: The Competition Clutch stage 2 kit feels very comfortable, but the F1 Racing stage 1 I had has way more bite. I've burned the clutch in 1st about 5 times already because I gave it a hair too much gas. It's not anywhere near as jerky as the F1, though. Worthwhile trade-off.

[icingdeath88]

I got a comment from a woman yesterday whom said: "I've never seen that design of Subaru before", and upon being informed of its age she proceeded to admit that "they should have kept it".

:)

I gave the car a little workout today. The LGT gears make better use of its balls and I totally recommend the swap for anyone with a 5mt.
Could use a little more torque though. Going uphill from first is a little more challenging.

Something else worth note: The Competition Clutch stage 2 kit feels very comfortable, but the F1 Racing stage 1 I had has way more bite. I've burned the clutch in 1st about 5 times already because I gave it a hair too much gas. It's not anywhere near as jerky as the F1, though. Worthwhile trade-off.

So are the LGT gears generally higher or lower than usual 5mt ones? What RPM are you at in 5th at, say, 70?

Also, I wonder how the STi clutches compare to the 5 MT ones. I have an OEM style or maybe stage 1 exedy clutch and it feels very grippy, but also pretty comfortable. I have burned it a few times though, and not on purpose.

[XT6Wagon]

The pull type clutches of the WRX/STi are better than the push type in the 2005+ LGT 5spd.

I personaly found the gearing of the LGT kinda annoying in an actual LGT. 1st a little tall, 5th alot short. Not as annoying as the 4.44 Forester XT gearbox though.

The 07+ STi 6spd has my vote for best off the shelf gearbox, but it of course comes with a cost, weight and power penalty over a 5spd.

[NikFu S.]

LGT versus WRX, only 1-3 are taller, 4-5 are the same.
Personally I felt the WRX gearing is annoyingly short and doesn't take advantage of the wide torque band.
1st is a little tall, but I cruise around in parking lots so often in 1st its perfect once I get moving. I don't think ill be taking it to the drag strip though unless I start making 30 or so more lbs/ft.

[LastSVXintheChi]

So today I replaced the lever on my SVX. The lever is the piece that connects the sway bar to the sway bar end link. My GFs brother and I did it in the driveway. We jacked up the front end took off the drivers side wheel and undid the 2 bolts that hold it on. The one that held it to the sway bar was real easy to get off, mainly cus it was covered in oil and not rusted. The endlink bolt was a little rougher, but some PB blaster, a wire brush, and some vise grips fixed that :) ... And then we just reassembled. It fixed the one of the problems I was having but I need to still change a few more things and then it will be good to go.

[93tzlegacy]

re did the stereo in the svx, took the 2 2 channel amps out and replaced it with a 4 channel amp, then replaced the 7x10's with some eclipse 6x9's and a 10 inch sub with built in amp. then sound deadened the parcel shelf and doors. here's the left one.
http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff271/106industries/DSC_0001-1.jpg

[SVXyGirl]

I know it's a little late, but I had wash N waxed my cars for Reading Friday afternoon. Then I didn't get to go. :( I also detailed the interiors and fixed my broken window switch (finally). Phone pics follow....

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d50/r_clas2/photo1-20.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d50/r_clas2/photo2-21.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d50/r_clas2/photo4-13.jpg

Next time I get a chance I need to detail both engine areas. Killer Tomato still needs some cosmetic engine attention after the whole Optima Battery issue.

[shelfy]

Drove black today. He also required $68 of fuel. TH

[NikFu S.]

Scrubbed the dirt off my exhaust tips, scrubbed my summer wheels and installed/aired them, found the clanky noise in the end links, finally finished the other half of the 15 minute mod, put on my engine aero panel.

[icingdeath88]

Put the motor from my wrecked pearly :( into my blue car. Mostly, anyway. Just got home (6 AM here). Sleep for a couple hours and then to the lab to do more work...

The motor has like 70 something thousand miles on it, and has been spruced up some with a set of LAN's cams. Should be driving in less than a week.

[LetItSnow]

I beat the snot out of it. Lil' lift 'n' lock out back, anyone?
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w187/LetItSnow_photos/autocross/2011_05_22_NYSF/DSC06414.jpg
Don't sweat the pointers; the course overlaps. ;)

[Conn SVX]

Is that in primer or is that a grey SVX looks sharp no matter

[LetItSnow]

It's Liquid Silver, shown with a dusting of pollen. :o

Sans pollen, you get this:
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w187/LetItSnow_photos/SVX2/2011/05/01/IMG_2879.jpg

[thumper_svx]

Boring, horrid stuff :)

Rear transmission seals were leaking, so had my girlfriend's brother switch them out because he still has my car since he borrowed it for the last month. In the process he had to order the exhaust gaskets because they were toast... on order.

[Conn SVX]

Only thought you had the white one Love the exhaust tips .

[92 SVX]

Put the motor from my wrecked pearly :( into my blue car. Mostly, anyway. Just got home (6 AM here). Sleep for a couple hours and then to the lab to do more work...

The motor has like 70 something thousand miles on it, and has been spruced up some with a set of LAN's cams. Should be driving in less than a week.

Wow, with that short geared jdm trans I would love to see what that can do with that engine in.
great job on it and good luck.
I will have to come down again to see how it turns out.

[Sean486]

I dropped my SVX off at the Body Shop for repairs. I sure hope it comes out well.

[icingdeath88]

Wow, with that short geared jdm trans I would love to see what that can do with that engine in.
great job on it and good luck.
I will have to come down again to see how it turns out.

Yea I am really looking forward to driving it around too. Only problem is that even when it's finished it's stuck behind the V6 MR2 so I gotta wait for that thing to get some back wheels on it to move it so I can get my car out. :lol:

[92 SVX]

:eek: that sucks but it will go eventually right.:D

[flamestone]

Just a little bit of light engine bay work here in Sydney. :eek: