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#1
01-16-2004, 09:35 PM
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Lock up your daughters. Ron gets a 5 speed!
PROLOGUE:
Contrary to the majority of you guys/gals in here, I have always felt that the SVX SHOULD be an automatic in keeping with the GT cruiser/luxo/yuppie image it was created to portray. Also shear laziness on behalf of certain members of certain ages in here would dictate that an automatic definately has place in society. Were my trusty SVX slushbox to actually disintegrate one day, it will definately be replaced by another automatic, even if I have to buy a used Legacy box from Somewhat-Honest Randy's Slightly Used Parts Store. HOWEVER: Every now & then one must grasp at the final vestiges of ever fading youth. Yeah - that's the ticket. For the grand total of one hundred dollars, I bought a five speed tranny! The catch is it's attached to a '93 Nissan (forgive me, Lawd), 240SX. I won't bore you (yet) with how this came to be, only that the car has 228,000 miles on it, needs a few hundred bucks in repairs, & is painted Laguna (Nissan's version) blue & has one tiny door ding. This rear wheel drive thing hauls ass! (Oops, I mean exhibits spirited acceleration & positive handling characteristics). This car shall be referred to henceforth as "THE EVIL HALF-BROTHER" More later unless I'm voted off the island. Ron (now more than half Japanese).
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Good s**t happened.  69 was worth the wait.'92 stock semi-pristine ebony - 160K '96 Grand Caravan - 240K '01 Miata SE - 79K '07 Chrysler Pacifica - 60k - future money pit. Last edited by Ron Mummert; 01-16-2004 at 10:08 PM. 
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01-16-2004, 09:42 PM
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Ron,
sounds like perfect Autocross material...Mike didn't "hook you up" with it, did he?? -Bill
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Retired NASA Rocket Scientist Most famous NASA "Child" - OSIRIS-REx delivered samples from asteroid BENNU to Earth in Sept. 2023 Center Network Member #989 '92 Fully caged, 5 speed, waiting for its fully built EG33 '92 "Test Mule", 4:44 Auto, JDM 4:44 Rear Diff with Mech LSD, Tuned headers, Full one-off suspension '92(?) Laguna, 6 spd and other stuff (still at OT's place) My Locker
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#3
01-16-2004, 09:47 PM
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Ron (now more than half Japanese).
Ron - what does that make me? (bad with Math) Maybe I don't want you to answer that.  
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19
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01-16-2004, 10:02 PM
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Yes, Bill, the concept of autocross & "whatcha' got to lose"? definately autocrossed my mind when spending my hard earned hunnert dollar bill on this baby. I plan to hook up Mike with a repair schedule when the ground thaws. Ron (Vroom soon).
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Good s**t happened. 69 was worth the wait.'92 stock semi-pristine ebony - 160K '96 Grand Caravan - 240K '01 Miata SE - 79K '07 Chrysler Pacifica - 60k - future money pit.
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01-16-2004, 10:05 PM
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I'll answer anyway, Samurai-san. So there. Ron-san.
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Good s**t happened. 69 was worth the wait.'92 stock semi-pristine ebony - 160K '96 Grand Caravan - 240K '01 Miata SE - 79K '07 Chrysler Pacifica - 60k - future money pit.
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#6
01-17-2004, 04:15 PM
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Nice find Ron. Now spend some time over at www.freshalloy.com and you'll be all hukt-up dawg!
y0 Todd
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01-17-2004, 08:49 PM
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Thanks, Todd. I already done got hook-ded up at www.240SX.org. Huge group of youngins', but remarkably civil. My post count is up to 5. The format is similar to this one. When you enter your sign-up bio data, "other cars" shows up under your post name. In response to my "Hi, I'm a newbie" post, two guys noticed the SVX, & did the, "Wow, Cool", "I always liked those", etc. Ron (now a front wheel, rear wheel & all wheel driver).
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Good s**t happened. 69 was worth the wait.'92 stock semi-pristine ebony - 160K '96 Grand Caravan - 240K '01 Miata SE - 79K '07 Chrysler Pacifica - 60k - future money pit.
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01-17-2004, 09:34 PM
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Ron,
I need to correct myself...with the 240SX we should be looking forward to seeing you compete in "Drifting" competitions. You should probably talk to Harry to see if you can't get some of his autocross tires when they're so worn down he can't use them anymore...  -Bill (wondering what a good nickname for Ron would be..."DriftDog"?)
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Retired NASA Rocket Scientist Most famous NASA "Child" - OSIRIS-REx delivered samples from asteroid BENNU to Earth in Sept. 2023 Center Network Member #989 '92 Fully caged, 5 speed, waiting for its fully built EG33 '92 "Test Mule", 4:44 Auto, JDM 4:44 Rear Diff with Mech LSD, Tuned headers, Full one-off suspension '92(?) Laguna, 6 spd and other stuff (still at OT's place) My Locker
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#9
01-17-2004, 09:58 PM
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Way to go, Ron...First you're shiftless, now you're shifty...Can "beady - eyed" be far behind?
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01-20-2004, 09:23 AM
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I always thought you were shifty, Ron!
 As far as the 240 goes, nice find! I've always wanted those to toy with. Would make a great autocrosser and better yet...a drifter. Mmmm...rear wheel drive sports car. If I recall, those cars have excellent shift feel to them with mechanical linkage directly on the tranny. How exactly did you come across a cosmetic beauty like this with apparently minimal internal issues for only $100? What all does it need to be road worthy again? Let's see some pics!  -Johnny (dreams of being shifty again instead of shiftless)
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Pearl '92 LS-L 179K (Historic 1st 5-speed SVX) Mods: 5-speed, 4.11's, Group-N motor mounts, dual Magnaflows, cone air filter, Kenwood MP-228 CD/Receiver, white-faced gauges, '97 grill, custom window tinting. Ebony Mica '92 LS 80K Oct 2002 - Dec 2004: Victim of theft. She served me well. You can tell the lack of craftsmanship by the wrinkles in the duct tape.
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01-20-2004, 11:54 AM
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I keep hearing this "drifting" term. My late wife accused me of being a drifter, but I never knew it was a compliment. Isn't automotive drifting just a way to wear tires away, a six inch patch at a time? Yes, the crisp shifter was a deal maker. The seller had spent gobs of recent money on brakes, belts, waterpump etc. & then the radiator crapped out. It was one of those "final straw" situations, & with over 200K on the car, he just wanted to push it over a cliff. I just happened to standing in the way waving a complimentary hunnet dolla' bill. I've ordered a new radiator, & it'll need a new windshield to pass inspection. Since this isn't an SVX, both items will set me back a combined $300.00. Since I'm scanner challanged, no pictures. Imagine a good body, one or two tiny dings, scuzzy paint on hood, & needs vacuuming. Ron (driftin' & dreamin')
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Good s**t happened. 69 was worth the wait.'92 stock semi-pristine ebony - 160K '96 Grand Caravan - 240K '01 Miata SE - 79K '07 Chrysler Pacifica - 60k - future money pit.
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01-20-2004, 12:02 PM
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Isn't it great to be in the right place at the right time for a change, Ron?
-Johnny (been there once or twice but not often enough)
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Pearl '92 LS-L 179K (Historic 1st 5-speed SVX) Mods: 5-speed, 4.11's, Group-N motor mounts, dual Magnaflows, cone air filter, Kenwood MP-228 CD/Receiver, white-faced gauges, '97 grill, custom window tinting. Ebony Mica '92 LS 80K Oct 2002 - Dec 2004: Victim of theft. She served me well. You can tell the lack of craftsmanship by the wrinkles in the duct tape.
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01-20-2004, 02:13 PM
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<Harry looks around Reading and thinks, 'Either I'm very late or very early. Which is it?'>
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01-20-2004, 05:23 PM
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I just raced a 240 from 40mph to 100 and the son of a gun kept within a car length behind me the whole time!
Didn't get a chance to talk other than a thumbs up but this thing couldn't have been stock, could it? It was loud, but other than that - ? Ron is gonna be fast and furious, dawg!
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Matt Locker Link 2015 BRZ Limited 6MT 92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting 92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles 19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !. 89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P.
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01-20-2004, 07:03 PM
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My new radiator was delivered today. Be very, very afraid, guys. Ron(Get my drift?).
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Good s**t happened. 69 was worth the wait.'92 stock semi-pristine ebony - 160K '96 Grand Caravan - 240K '01 Miata SE - 79K '07 Chrysler Pacifica - 60k - future money pit.
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