Forum: General SVX Babble
09-20-2018, 01:18 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,804
Re: Replacement Parts Development Fund
All contributions welcome!
Been a bit busy with other things lately, but the determination and plan is still around. Ya all on Facebook? I think we can start the coordination there.
First thing...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
08-08-2018, 04:33 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,537
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Forum: Audio/Video/Nav/Security
08-07-2018, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,727
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Forum: Audio/Video/Nav/Security
08-07-2018, 03:18 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,727
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Forum: General SVX Babble
08-06-2018, 10:54 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 16,248
Re: Facebook
SVX Nation Facebook page.
Also, I got "warned" today because of my language. I wrote:
"Mind you, this is the parts car. No idea how my driver looks...down there."
This is not the first time...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
07-30-2018, 03:00 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,476
I need new diff(s) and need expert advice
First of all, a transmission swap is not my preferred route at this point. I plan for 6 DCCD in the future.
My rear diff has play in the yoke/pinion part (where the propshaft connects). This is...
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Forum: General SVX Babble
07-05-2018, 01:55 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,804
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Forum: General SVX Babble
07-05-2018, 01:44 AM
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Replies: 38
Views: 16,248
Re: Facebook
This forum is a high value resource for dedicated SVX people. Without doubt, this is the go-to place for SVX.
Facebook group, my experience: *HARK*
* I got warned(!) when an admin interpreted...
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Forum: General SVX Babble
07-05-2018, 01:30 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,540
Re: Rear Subframe bushings
I already posted this pic on facebook but, tracking the thread here on that social medium, let me wrap this thread up here:
* All well with Subframe bushes.
**** It would be VERY interesting to...
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Forum: General SVX Babble
06-27-2018, 05:15 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,540
Re: Rear Subframe bushings
Small test. Any opinions?
http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=19484&stc=1&d=1530098075
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Forum: General SVX Babble
06-25-2018, 03:59 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,540
Re: Rear Subframe bushings
No product number appears to be on Strongflex pages yet, Earle. We will mount it all in the upcoming weekend, by which time we will understand better exactly how well the fit is, i.e if Strongflex...
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Forum: General SVX Babble
06-22-2018, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,540
Re: Rear Subframe bushings
Superb service from Strongflex and got full rear suspension pack + the new rear crossmember bushings today:
http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=19476&stc=1&d=1529701459
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Forum: General SVX Babble
06-19-2018, 07:52 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,540
Re: Rear Subframe bushings
The new bushes are shipped and will be available from Strongflex. Will take photos and report on details when they are received, pressed in and subframe is installed into the car.
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Forum: General SVX Babble
05-16-2018, 05:19 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,804
Re: Replacement Parts Development Fund
To clarify, Steve:
Vendors and fabricators should not be part of the decision making itself. So let's say we get some funding through donations. We now have to put those funds to work, i.e pay a...
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Forum: General SVX Babble
05-16-2018, 04:59 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,006
Re: Should we start a NLA page ?.
To be specific, I planned on Magento community edition. It allows us to catalogue every part as a product, which then has multiple products beneath it.
It will allow for multiple solutions for...
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Forum: General SVX Babble
05-14-2018, 05:34 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,804
Re: Replacement Parts Development Fund
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I still need people to come along here. I think 5 is an appropriate number. Looking for credible people with these skills:
Parts market competency (OEM and aftermarket)
IT skills to run...
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Forum: General SVX Babble
05-14-2018, 05:12 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,006
Re: Should we start a NLA page ?.
Same situation with rear suspension.
To be honest, I think they stopped producing SVX specific parts in 2007 and now the stock is running out.
We need the aftermarket development fund up and...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
05-04-2018, 01:36 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,129
Re: Shock absorbers
K-Staff in Japan has two Bilstein solutions:
1) Inserts into OEM strut casing
2) Full coilovers
Both bolt in. You will have to try their web page.
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Forum: General SVX Babble
05-02-2018, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,798
Re: It may happen this year
They may be transiting to selling internationally. They sell OEM struts with Bilstein inserts (for us who need to hide mods from authorities) and full blown coilovers adapted by a japanese Bilstein...
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Forum: General SVX Babble
05-02-2018, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 2,230
Views: 995,057
Re: Every member please check in here!
Welcome. As you may have understood from other posts, parts are becoming sparse, with many having gone EOL already. Skills and motivation is what's needed in this environment now.
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Forum: General SVX Babble
05-02-2018, 06:06 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,540
Re: Rear Subframe bushings
I think the car is still on the lift, to be honest. He's doing this as a hobby-cum-money these days.
The idea is to ship all four mounts to Strongflex and see what they can do. I think...
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Forum: General SVX Babble
05-02-2018, 01:32 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,798
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Forum: General SVX Babble
05-01-2018, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 5,540
Rear Subframe bushings
The eminent Mechanic dropped my rear subframe, cut the sockets and pressed out a few bushings. This is from a 96 car at 154.000 KMs:
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Forum: General SVX Babble
05-01-2018, 02:18 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,804
Re: Replacement Parts Development Fund
That's great! I was hoping to recruit people with skills like this, hope you will join in if we can get the fund going.
Some practical information:
3D laser scanning is not very expensive...
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Forum: General SVX Babble
05-01-2018, 01:25 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 9,804
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