Oh word, you did post up the photos! I wasn't going to unless you did, but yours and mine are pretty similar, hahaha. Anyway, best of luck with those winter wheels--stuffing all four into your SVX inspired me to pack all my stuff for the cross-country trip!
Cool to meet an RIT-er with an SVX. All the best to ya.
That said, the SVX is so at home in California. Eats highways like nobody's business.