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Forum: Technical Q & A 09-15-2014, 07:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,839
Posted By shimmersky
Re: Transmission Problem??????

Im actually driving in Dubai UAE
Was in Vegas for the last few years though
its hot
100F every day

only happens in drive not 3rd at 3000rpm only

usually only straight and level highway speed...
Forum: General SVX Babble 09-15-2014, 07:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,031
Posted By shimmersky
Re: Long way from home......

It was a California Car for the last 10 years
Sold in Arizona
Yes its spotless, its in showroom condition
Im looking for a rich Sheikh to take it off my hands......kidding..
Forum: General SVX Babble 09-14-2014, 05:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,031
Posted By shimmersky
Re: Long way from home......

Sorry the world seems upside down here, not sure why the jpegs turned out this way...
oops....
Forum: General SVX Babble 09-14-2014, 05:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,031
Posted By shimmersky
Long way from home......

Imported my 1997 SVX LSI Polo to the UAE recently..
I can now say i have the most unique car in the entire country..
The only 17 year old super coupe here..
18 inch OEM Subaru wheels and Nexen...
Forum: Technical Q & A 09-14-2014, 04:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,839
Posted By shimmersky
Transmission Problem??????

Hi guys
im driving a 1997 svx lsi with 158000 miles
wxternal trans cooler installed at 115000

im driving along on freeway at 90mph or 140 kph and at exactly 3000RPM
Cruise not engaged

funny...
Forum: General SVX Babble 09-13-2010, 01:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,713
Posted By shimmersky
Smile Re: SVX Sighting in San Francisco

I travel lots and the car has been used in San Francisco as transpo recently.
My 6 yr old son is in School at star king in potrero so im lurking around there some days to pick him up.
I am back at...
Forum: General SVX Babble 09-06-2010, 11:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,713
Posted By shimmersky
Re: SVX Sighting in San Francisco

yep thats me
car lives in sf now but i keep my registration in nevada for the plate
Forum: Technical Q & A 09-02-2010, 10:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,785
Posted By shimmersky
Re: 1997 Svx Rear Diff/driveline???????

ok so i have had 3 different shops tell me its the rear diff
any ideas on where to get one rebuilt on the west coast nor cal
plse help
Forum: Technical Q & A 08-31-2010, 12:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,785
Posted By shimmersky
Re: 1997 Svx Rear Diff/driveline???????

correct statgsr

was trying to troubleshoot and isolate
Forum: Technical Q & A 08-31-2010, 11:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,785
Posted By shimmersky
1997 Svx Rear Diff/driveline???????

So im getting this shuddering/vibration under acceleration always low speed and during cornering.
Feels like its coming from under the seats.

Had the driveline inspected no fault found

Had the...
Forum: Technical Q & A 10-12-2009, 07:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,439
Posted By shimmersky
Re: Drive Line / Shaft imbalance question

The new drive line lube fittings were serviced every 3000 miles with the engine oil.
I was actually happy to be able to lube the joints as the stock joints were not serviceable.
I have just sent...
Forum: Technical Q & A 10-11-2009, 11:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,439
Posted By shimmersky
Unhappy Drive Line / Shaft imbalance question

I had my drive line replaced in early 2007 with a unit that tom svx helped me procure.
The original symptoms of failure were bad joints and an imbalance that caused a rumbling vibration at slow...
Forum: SVX Cars For Sale 10-11-2009, 11:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,216
Posted By shimmersky
Smile Re: 97 SVX-LSI Updated and improved

I just did a road trip from San Francisco to Vegas
This car is so much fun to drive i forgot that the Nevada Highway patrol does not really like you to drive 120+ mph on their roads???
I got...
Forum: SVX Cars For Sale 09-05-2009, 06:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,216
Posted By shimmersky
Re: 97 SVX-LSI Updated and improved

I will be heading back to the states again on Sept 14th and just wanted to bump this thread. Some updates on the vehicle, the car is located registered and insured in the state of California.San...
Forum: SVX Cars For Sale 07-07-2009, 11:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,216
Posted By shimmersky
Re: 97 SVX-LSI Updated and improved

Just got back to the states and wanted to bump this post!!
I will take any reasonable offer.
Its back in storage as of July 18 for 2 more months whilst i go back to work in the sand box.
i will...
Forum: SVX Cars For Sale 01-21-2009, 10:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,216
Posted By shimmersky
Re: 97 SVX-LSI Updated and improved

The vehicle is now in dry storage in San Francisco California.
Just letting folks know this as i have been getting calls from the Nevada/Arizona area from folks that want to come by and take a look....
Forum: General SVX Babble 01-02-2009, 08:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,862
Posted By shimmersky
Thumbs up Re: 1997 svx

Not sure why i am posting these here but some more thunderbird stuff


http://picasaweb.google.com/shimmersky/Tbird?feat=directlink
Forum: General SVX Babble 01-02-2009, 08:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,862
Posted By shimmersky
Unhappy Re: 1997 svx

Thunderbird----http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/971998986.html

Its a completely restored town landau with a 390v8, its been completely gone through. It has a bruise on the right front fender...
Forum: General SVX Babble 01-01-2009, 08:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,862
Posted By shimmersky
Re: 1997 svx

Here are some newish pix:http://picasaweb.google.com/shimmersky/SUBARUSVX?feat=directlink

I am in Dubai working and am now only in the USA for 4 months a year.
I have 2 cars and no time to drive...
Forum: General SVX Babble 01-01-2009, 08:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,862
Posted By shimmersky
Re: 1997 svx

You guys kill me.
Well lets see if i can hit all the observations made.
The car does not have the rear wiper installed at this moment but it does come with the car.
The wheels are Subaru from an...
Forum: SVX Cars For Sale 01-01-2009, 08:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,216
Posted By shimmersky
Smile 97 SVX-LSI Updated and improved

State SVX is in:California/Nevada

Year:97

Model:LSI

VIN:#123 out of 640

Paint Color:Green
Forum: General SVX Babble 08-27-2008, 10:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,004
Posted By shimmersky
Re: Opinions on my Completed 97 LSI Project

A big shout out to svx files he supplied the new brake setup it needed to stop those big Tribeca wheels!!!!!!

Thanks for all the kind words folks!!!

My goal is to keep this car clean enough to...
Forum: General SVX Babble 08-26-2008, 02:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,004
Posted By shimmersky
Thumbs down Re: Opinions on my Completed 97 LSI Project

Thanks
The system was professionally installed here in Las Vegas and the installer said the backside of the headunit door cover had to go.
I looked everywhere for tan/beige covers for the rear...
Forum: General SVX Babble 08-26-2008, 01:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,004
Posted By shimmersky
Re: Opinions on my Completed 97 LSI Project

Also thanks to David Carter who provided all the wiring harness/connectors for the sound system install.
Everything worked as advertised and he was a great help in figuring out what i needed.
...
Forum: General SVX Babble 08-26-2008, 01:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,004
Posted By shimmersky
Re: Opinions on my Completed 97 LSI Project

Also could the community at large please post what they think this car might be worth on the open market???
Do the OEM upgrades give it any more or less value ?????
Do the diehard collectors just...
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