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Originally Posted by Canadian Mike
Well so far, here are my findings:
-The SVX sits low. I knew this going in, but compared to my WRX I can't believe how low the car is. I love the the 1990's low/wide stance
-Power is obviously less then the WRX since the car is much heavier and less powerful. However, being a N/A 6 the delivery is much smoother. It feels like easing on the thrust in the SVX compared to the exploding rocket of the WRX. The RX-8 was slower than both.
-With the 205/55R16 winters on the car right now handling is not great. The steering is heavy and linear which I love, but the car plows into the corners. I had a thick rear-sway bar on the WRX to help neutralize the handling (more like the RX-8) and that helped greatly. Is there a rear sway bar mod for the SVX? I haven' searched yet. Having said that, the SVX is a 20 year old design and not many cars handled back then the way cars do now thanks in part to improvements in tire technology. When I get summer tires in the spring I plan to go to 225 width on either 17's or 18's. That might help.
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Yes, I'm on 225/50 spiked winters now and can't wait to mount the Pilot Exaltos. I found the steering to be very good but haven't driven any good cars before
I will primarily upgrade the bushings hoping I can still retain comfort and stiffness at the same time.
Jumping into my mother in law's Avensis sedan gives me SUV vertigo when I've driven the SVX.