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Forum: Down Under 01-04-2018, 03:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,923
Posted By JDW-SVX
Re: Svx pair in sydney

:D

Hi James,

You don't need to worry - I still have "your" SVX (and the Ruby Red one as well!)

Both are currently in storage, as I simply don't want to put mileage on either one.

At this...
Forum: Down Under 01-11-2015, 03:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,478
Posted By JDW-SVX
Re: Obtaining information about SVX's in Australia

Hi!

I just stumbled onto this topic, as I haven't been on this forum for quite a while!

When I first acquired an SVX (back in January 2004), there were several other owners in Sydney who were...
Forum: Down Under 04-04-2014, 02:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,082
Posted By JDW-SVX
Re: Subaru SVX Modern Classic

Very true - and that is probably the single reason why used car values in Australia are so high when compared with other countries....!!!!!

:mad::mad::mad:

Jason.
Forum: Down Under 04-03-2014, 04:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,082
Posted By JDW-SVX
Re: Subaru SVX Modern Classic

Very nice.....!

:D

It's good to see more and more articles (all across the world) describing the SVX as a "modern classic" or "future collectible".

I wonder if this article was actually...
Forum: General SVX Babble 03-19-2014, 04:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,224
Posted By JDW-SVX
Re: My SVX is in it's death throws.

Good question - I know several SVX owners who have had their heater cores blow, and apart from steam coming out of the A/C vents, nothing else went wrong.......

Given that the ECU and TCU are...
Forum: Down Under 03-19-2014, 02:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,424
Posted By JDW-SVX
Re: Vortex XT Turbo for sale - Christchurch NZ

I see that it has the digital dashboard........nice!

......why didn't they fit that to Australian delivered Vortex 4WD Turbo models?

:mad::mad::mad:

Jason.
Forum: Down Under 03-19-2014, 02:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,881
Posted By JDW-SVX
Re: Drive shaft centre bearing

I don't think that would work in this particular case. The shuddering that Carl mentions is being caused by the AWD Transfer Clutch binding during tight turns (where the input and output shafts of...
Forum: Down Under 12-27-2013, 02:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,965
Posted By JDW-SVX
Re: Spotted Longueville Road, Lane Cove this morning (Sun 28 April) - white SVX rego

That SVX has been spotted again....!

On the afternoon of December 20th, I saw ADM-09W on River Road, Wollstonecraft!

As usual, I was not driving either of my SVXs at the time (if I had, I would...
Forum: Down Under 07-12-2013, 03:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,675
Posted By JDW-SVX
Re: SVX difficult to start

Oxygen sensors are not used as an input to the ECU until the engine has reached normal operating temperature - it can't be that.

Knock sensors are not used as an input to the ECU during start and...
Forum: Down Under 06-19-2013, 05:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,314
Posted By JDW-SVX
Re: Spotted: burgandy/black GTT rego on Mowbray Road on Saturday

I thought that the decision would be easy........!

:D:D:D

Jason.
Forum: Down Under 06-17-2013, 06:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,314
Posted By JDW-SVX
Re: Spotted: burgandy/black GTT rego on Mowbray Road on Saturday

SVX number plates...........on a Toyota?

:eek:

........shame on you!!!

:D:D

Jason.
Forum: Down Under 04-28-2013, 01:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,965
Posted By JDW-SVX
Re: Spotted Longueville Road, Lane Cove this morning (Sun 28 April) - white SVX rego

HA! I saw it first!!!

:D

I was about to cross Burns Bay Road at Lane Cove last Tuesday, and I saw that SVX drive past!

I stopped and stared - I haven't seen an SVX out on the road for a very...
Forum: Down Under 02-05-2013, 08:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,547
Posted By JDW-SVX
Re: Spotted - White Subaru Vortex in Sydney 2 Feb 2013

It was this colour.......

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photopost/data/500/medium/colour.jpg

I call it a Burgundy ruby red mica metallic pearl........with a hint of red!

....poor James......he...
Forum: Down Under 02-02-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,547
Posted By JDW-SVX
Re: Spotted - White Subaru Vortex in Sydney 2 Feb 2013

That was me!

:D

....and the shirt was light red..

;)

:D
Forum: Down Under 12-18-2012, 05:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,359
Posted By JDW-SVX
Re: I'm back..........!

It certainly is her old car - and here is the proof.....(from October 2004!)

:D

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photopost/data/500/IMG_06041.JPG

Jason.
Forum: Down Under 12-17-2012, 02:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,359
Posted By JDW-SVX
Re: I'm back..........!

Not sure about that - we can't seem to agree on where to meet....!

I vote for a meeting in Sydney (I know of two other SVX owners in Sydney - and I assume that James is also in Sydney) The last...
Forum: Down Under 11-18-2012, 12:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,359
Posted By JDW-SVX
Re: I'm back..........!

Welcome back!

Your SVX (:D) has been well looked after while you were away............

........but I have to admit, with all of my other toys (cars:D), I don't drive it very much!

:D:D
...
Forum: Technical Q & A 10-06-2012, 04:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,346
Posted By JDW-SVX
Re: Air Conditioning Question

So did I - the refrigerant was actually leaking through the gap between the electrical pins in the switch connector and the body of the connector itself!

Jason.
Forum: Down Under 08-10-2012, 03:55 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 8,749
Posted By JDW-SVX
Re: svx meet

I was thinking the same thing....!

I remember that at the last real SVX meet (in December 2006!:eek:) we were heading south, so we met in the southern suburbs of Sydney (I think it was Heathcote)....
Forum: Down Under 08-10-2012, 03:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,132
Posted By JDW-SVX
Re: Steering Wheel Tilt Lever

Ha! I had the same problem when I got my first SVX (....how on earth do you adjust the wheel properly????)

I finally gave up and read the manual!!

:D

So....when will we see some pictures of...
Forum: Down Under 06-08-2012, 05:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,376
Posted By JDW-SVX
Re: SVX is testing my resolve..

My thoughts exactly - don't give up!!

Each problem that you fix, each part that you replace, means that there is one less potential problem to affect you in the future. Most of the problems that...
Forum: Down Under 04-24-2012, 06:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,060
Posted By JDW-SVX
Re: Alarm

Australian-delivered SVXs did not come with a factory alarm system.

Assuming that your SVX is Australian-delivered, you must have an aftermarket system installed. In that case, you should attempt...
Forum: Down Under 04-13-2012, 07:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,204
Posted By JDW-SVX
Re: Part Required

I have two of those plugs - brand new, still in the original packaging.

..make me an offer!

:)

Jason.
Forum: Down Under 02-14-2012, 04:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,447
Posted By JDW-SVX
Re: Second hand pricing

I have already looked at that one.....

http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showpost.php?p=693733&postcount=7

As for the price........

........way too high!!

:D
Forum: Down Under 01-03-2012, 05:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,414
Posted By JDW-SVX
Re: Tow Truck Holidays

What makes you say that? What actually happened when it broke down?

:confused:

Jason.
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