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Forum: European Forum 01-05-2006, 01:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,383
Posted By Radar
between UK-gallon and US-gallon there is a factor...

between UK-gallon and US-gallon there is a factor of 1.2.

So just multiply the milage that the US guys quote with 1.2 then you get the equivalent to using UK-gallons.

Usually I need 13 - 14...
Forum: General SVX Babble 12-20-2005, 02:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,020
Posted By Radar
I recommend not to sandblast anything while it is...

I recommend not to sandblast anything while it is still mounted in place. You will create too many spots where it will be impossible to protect it against new rust afterwards.

A far better method...
Forum: Down Under 12-08-2005, 01:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 997
Posted By Radar
24 AUD ?? that's 16 Euro - double the price than...

24 AUD ?? that's 16 Euro - double the price than in europe - and I thought the prices here are already more than expensive.

I had to replace 6 wheel nuts already because the chrome covers are...
Forum: General SVX Babble 12-08-2005, 01:17 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,364
Posted By Radar
The rarest should be a 96/97 model for the german...

The rarest should be a 96/97 model for the german market with the adjustment to the restrictive emissions regulations Euro 2 and the legalized third brakelight.

Yellow is a very rare color but not...
Forum: General SVX Babble 12-06-2005, 01:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,177
Posted By Radar
Try the older Mazdas, e.g. the MX-6 (GE, series...

Try the older Mazdas, e.g. the MX-6 (GE, series 2) - not a real featherweight but reliable and with lots of space in the boot.

The first series (GD) is even lighter but doesn't have enough power....
Forum: Technical Q & A 11-21-2005, 02:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,224
Posted By Radar
I'm not sure whether the remotes in the US are...

I'm not sure whether the remotes in the US are the same as in Europe.

When I bought mine, no remotes came with the car, so I bought a new original remote from Subaru (horribly expensive). My...
Forum: Technical Q & A 11-17-2005, 12:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,152
Posted By Radar
Winter tires in width 205 were common here for...

Winter tires in width 205 were common here for the SVX. There's no technical problem with breaking etc.

On snow, a little less width usually gives you better grip, due to higher pressure

Subaru...
Forum: Technical Q & A 10-27-2005, 02:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,139
Posted By Radar
Is there a difference to the European model? ...

Is there a difference to the European model?

In mine warm air flows to the door vents not only on defrost but also when the climate control is on econ or auto and it is heating.
Forum: General SVX Babble 10-25-2005, 01:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,289
Posted By Radar
Hi bipa Could you give me the address and...

Hi bipa

Could you give me the address and contact of this dealer in switzerland? I guess it is the same that services some of the svx-club-cars.

I gave mine for inspection to my local mechanic...
Forum: MOD Mania 09-22-2005, 01:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,012
Posted By Radar
I had my ATF-cooler installed at the same...

I had my ATF-cooler installed at the same position, but since it is a more sleek format cooler, it stands upright. It took the mechanic almost a full day to securely fix it. To get some airflow...
Forum: Technical Q & A 09-13-2005, 08:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,984
Posted By Radar
Just recently there has been an interesting...

Just recently there has been an interesting posting about why the front diff fails - spinning front wheels kill it !

The posting also explained the difference between the US model's tranny and the...
Forum: General SVX Babble 09-08-2005, 01:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,225
Posted By Radar
Nobody can know whether the car will last you...

Nobody can know whether the car will last you through college. It largely depends on your driving stile and the milage that you have to plan for - a '92 model hardly makes it to 150.000 miles with...
Forum: Technical Q & A 09-07-2005, 06:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 877
Posted By Radar
then you definitely need to remove the seat -...

then you definitely need to remove the seat - otherwise you cannot get to the screws on the inner side
Forum: Technical Q & A 09-07-2005, 01:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 877
Posted By Radar
Don't try to change the leather without removing...

Don't try to change the leather without removing the seat. It is quite easy to take it out - just five screws and two plugs.

If your leather is cracked, you should think about a different sort of...
Forum: Wanted or For Sale 09-02-2005, 01:37 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,980
Posted By Radar
I would be interested in the centercaps of the...

I would be interested in the centercaps of the original rims, if you like to sell them separately. Paint condition doesn't matter, as long as nothing is broken or deeply scratched.

Shipment would...
Forum: European Forum 08-25-2005, 01:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,240
Posted By Radar
Hi Peter Switching from a Lotus Elise to an...

Hi Peter

Switching from a Lotus Elise to an SVX will be a real difference.

I just bought my '94 model in February and must realize that the prizes here dropped drastic within the last six...
Forum: General SVX Babble 07-29-2005, 05:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,674
Posted By Radar
I don't think you need to travel to Switzerland. ...

I don't think you need to travel to Switzerland. You can contact the head of the German SVX-Club at schrammhn@aol.com, who lives close to you and who knows a few good Subaru garages around.

If...
Forum: Wanted or For Sale 07-21-2005, 03:09 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,400
Posted By Radar
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Forum: Technical Q & A 07-21-2005, 02:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,007
Posted By Radar
Hi freddex Did you test drive the car? When...

Hi freddex

Did you test drive the car? When the engine is warm and you step on the pedal real hard, it should switch into power mode and the light should come on. I have a '94 model and the power...
Forum: Technical Q & A 07-20-2005, 07:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,013
Posted By Radar
Question drawing or data for steelbraided brakelines

Has anyone a technical drawing or the exact data for steelbraided brakelines.

I would like to install a set of them but all manufacturers here would need my stock brakelines as a sample. This...
Forum: General SVX Babble 07-18-2005, 03:03 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,474
Posted By Radar
It makes a difference. On a cool sunday morning I...

It makes a difference. On a cool sunday morning I had mine up to the end of the scale of the speedometer, that is approx. 270 km/h, or 170 m/h with 6000 rpm.

Subaru states a top-speed of 240...
Forum: Body Modifications 07-11-2005, 01:06 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,293
Posted By Radar
Thumbs up Finally I got it painted and installed. It was...

Finally I got it painted and installed. It was worth the effort. :)
Forum: Body Modifications 07-04-2005, 03:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,293
Posted By Radar
No, I would say it looks better ;) because now...

No, I would say it looks better ;) because now it's real mesh with 'sqare' holes. I'll have it painted this week.
Forum: General SVX Babble 07-04-2005, 03:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,541
Posted By Radar
This is the homepage of the German SVX-club....

This is the homepage of the German SVX-club. Although the club is quite active, the site is not maintained regularly. The Club is rather small, just over 40 owners in Germany, Switzerland and...
Forum: Other Mods 06-29-2005, 02:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,639
Posted By Radar
Thumbs up Body protection

To protect the paint the little scratches and dents that are so expensive to repair I got some body side mouldings from the US (www.customautotrim.com) - thanks to a colleague who is travelling from...
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