|
Your question about a possible correlation between rear wheel bearing failure and auto-xing is a good question. There are a few people on the board who have put in a full season of auto-x without rear wheel bearing failure. Maybe others can elaborate.
From what I've heard, the auto tranny on the SVX actually works pretty well for auto-x. SVXRide and newsvx both have lots of auto-x experience with the SVX, and I think both like it. You'll probably want to get an external cooler for it though to help keep ATF temperatures in check.
There are a lot of little things that can go wrong with the SVX. The factory brakes seem to suck. When I bought my SVX, I practially had to stand on the brake pedal to get the car to stop fast. Turning the rotors and putting on some high quality organic pads seems to have fixed that problem. Other problems include leaking/failing PS lines, failed water pumps, worn/leaking struts, failed alternators, failed a/c compressors, and and many things I've forgotten. Overall, the car does seem to require more maintenance than say a Toyota or Honda.
__________________
Mychailo
:: 2006 Silver Mitsubishi Evolution 9, E85, 34 psi peak, 425wtq/505whp DJ ::
1995 Laguna Blue SVX L AWD 5MT (sold)
Visit my locker
SVX Mods: ND iridium spark plugs, Impreza RS fpr, afr tuned to 13.2:1 using a custom MAF bypass, custom exhaust, WRX 5MT w/ STi RA 1st-4th gear & stock WRX 5th gear, Exedy 13 lb flywheel & Sport Clutch, STi Group N tranny & engine mounts, urethane spacers in rear subframe, rear diff mounts, and pitch stopper, SVX Sport Strut Springs (185f/150r), custom 19 mm rear swaybar, urethane swaybar mounts, Rota Torque 17x8", 225/45-17 Proxes 4 tires, Axxis Deluxe Plus organic brake pads.
|