Forum: General SVX Babble
02-02-2013, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 62
Views: 11,014
Re: SVX just not impressing people anymore?
I agree that, if you are looking for a woman who's impressed by your car, youre going at it wrong.
What you have to think about is, does it still impress YOU. With the svx being a classic (and...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
12-18-2012, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,361
Re: Intermittent shuddering
If its not a vtd trans, you have 2 choices to disable the rear drive. You can install the fwd fuse, or remove the back half of the driveshaft. If you aren't going to be able to get it fixed for more...
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Forum: Not Exactly SVX
11-26-2012, 08:43 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,634
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Forum: Suspension
11-20-2012, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 5,051
Re: XT6 power steering system info
If youre going for ultimate max hp, you can gain probably 5-7 hp going with an xt6 pump.
It would actually be a decent alternative for a dd. The system is pretty darned reliable when given basic...
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Forum: Proven Engine Enhancements
11-16-2012, 08:26 PM
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Replies: 234
Views: 67,883
Re: Mid Engine SVX concept.
When you get away from the struts, a good solution may be to use a longitudinal setup with the pushrods, like current f1 practice. This leaves room around the engine for maintenance.
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Forum: Not Exactly SVX
11-16-2012, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 11,985
Re: BRZ
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn84/cozykat/2011%20WRB%20STI/IMG_2888.jpg
Love that pic!!!!
Just needs an XT to be a six-star sports car history lesson.
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Forum: Technical Q & A
10-24-2012, 12:07 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,635
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Forum: Down Under
10-16-2012, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,870
Re: Some of my SVX collection in Rotorua (NZ)
As far as i know, there are very few XT6/vortex left down under. Maybe a couple dozen still registered for the roads in Aust, or NZ. Not many more than that still in use in japan. The early Alcyones...
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Forum: Proven Engine Enhancements
10-13-2012, 03:03 AM
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Replies: 234
Views: 67,883
Re: Mid Engine SVX concept.
Thats an awful good start! I wish i could do that much in a day.
How close are the dimensions on a front subframe to the rear? I cant think of a better way than a factory setup to mount a torquey...
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Forum: Technical Q & A
10-12-2012, 11:36 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,539
Re: Brake lines
I was able to buy front brake lines at my local advance auto parts store. They werent that expensive if i recall correctly.
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Forum: Proven Engine Enhancements
10-12-2012, 04:38 AM
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Replies: 234
Views: 67,883
Re: Mid Engine SVX concept.
Handling may end up being a bone of contention here. With the weight shifted rearward, and rwd, it will be very tail happy. I know that in the few short weeks i drove mine with a locked center...
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Forum: Proven Engine Enhancements
10-03-2012, 06:57 AM
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Replies: 234
Views: 67,883
Re: Mid Engine SVX concept.
How sweet would it be if the mounting points were the same distance apart on the front, and rear subframes. You could weld the front to the rear, and greatly simplify the fabrication of the...
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Forum: Other Mods
10-03-2012, 01:53 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 5,958
Re: How about an electric SVX??
How about mounting the motor to the transmission mount, driving the rear diff with a driveshaft. Then use the underhood area for the batteries, and controller? You could use an XT6 electric power...
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Forum: Proven Engine Enhancements
10-01-2012, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 234
Views: 67,883
Re: Mid Engine SVX concept.
This post is amazing for a few reasons...
First because the legendary F1 V-12 sill exists, intact
Second because its actually for sale, not tucked away in a factory warehouse
Lastly because you...
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Forum: General SVX Babble
09-30-2012, 11:57 PM
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Replies: 144
Views: 30,763
Re: Comments you hear
Correction, they did it twice....XT6 anyone? LOL
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/41/Subaru_XT6_rear.jpg
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Forum: Not Exactly SVX
09-21-2012, 04:23 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,754
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Forum: General SVX Babble
09-07-2012, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 109
Views: 35,804
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Forum: Not Exactly SVX
09-07-2012, 12:59 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 7,135
Re: Money no object car you would build
A full tube framed, independent, pushrod suspended, inboard brakes, awd, Mustang II King Cobra. A supercharged 4.0 v6 in it pushing 300+ hp. It would weigh about 2000lb, and be the best handling...
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Forum: General SVX Babble
09-05-2012, 04:38 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,776
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Forum: Technical Q & A
07-22-2012, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,176
Re: Engine options for SVX?
The simple answer is no. To do an ez* swap, youd need the engine, harness, and ecu for the donar motor. Then you get into all the immobilizer, and drive by wire stuff. The 2000-2002 ez30 is the best...
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Forum: General SVX Babble
07-22-2012, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,942
Re: All colors?
My brilliant red 96 has tan leather, and split rear seats. Split folding as well lol
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Forum: SVX Cars Wanted
07-22-2012, 06:17 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,101
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Forum: General SVX Babble
07-18-2012, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,395
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Forum: Not Exactly SVX
07-18-2012, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 59
Views: 11,985
Re: BRZ
I think the BRZ/FR-S debate is kind of like the firebird vs camaro. It really is the same car, just very minor differences.
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Forum: General SVX Babble
07-17-2012, 01:19 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,276
Re: Greetings from Paul's son-in-law
It saddens me to hear that your father-in-law is in poor health. Paul is one of the truly good guys here. My prayers go out to him for a full, speedy recovery, and to you for staying at his side.
As...
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