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03-20-2006, 09:48 AM
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How to un-pimp da auto
Well, if you all dont remember, I bought one hell of an ugly svx, but it had a 5 speed. Well, Im back from a temp military assignment and it is time to un-pimp and then re-pimp my auto! Ive already torn off the front and side body work and reinstalled most of it, now on to the rear bumper. Check my locker in the restoration folder for pics! Im going to try to get the rest of the body parts on and start sanding today, then I will shoot the primer in the next few days... let me know what you guys think!
Last edited by steven_esworthy; 03-20-2006 at 09:55 AM. 
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#2
03-20-2006, 10:01 AM
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I think I remember seeing that car on ebay
 . Hope you can save it man.
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-Mike ECUTune2v7 - 4.11 5 Speed - Sprung 6 Puck Clutch - D&S Rotors - SS Brake & Clutch Lines - HKS Panel Filter - HeaderBack Exhaust -80GB Hard Drive - GroupN Engine Mounts -
 - some other "tricks"[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] In progess: track down mystery noise <-identified, paint the new dash, get better pic Spring plans: Replace Trans - Integrate ECU with the carputer - Suspension - Go back to STI Filter - Paint? Maybe not  - Next Oil change: Purolator L30165Member #995  | My Locker | My New LockerCatch you next at: ? Auto-X ?
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03-20-2006, 10:14 AM
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awesome, glad you are back safely. looking forward to the pics and progress
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1992 Midnight Black LS-L - Sold 3/3/06 1991 Toyota MR2 - Sold 11/27/07 1992 BMW 325i - Tokicko Suspension
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03-20-2006, 10:35 AM
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Bravo!!
Looks like you are saving another SVX from an untimely and very tasteless death. I cussed when I first saw that car on Ebay. I hope the 5 speed is a better install than the rest of the garbage.
Lee
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SVXx2 92 SVX LS-L Silver 92 SVX LS-L Burgundy (structurally challenged with 2792 miles) 96 SVX LSi Red 92 SVX L Pearl (Body-rust free) 20 F150 4X4 King Ranch FREEDOM IS NOT FREE
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#5
03-20-2006, 10:37 AM
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god bless you for restoring it
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1993 25th Anniversary Edition # 156 of 301 ~ 121, 488 miles ( SOLD TO svxfiles 8/6/06) 2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i....5spd  - My daily driver2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i -7k miles..Mom's daily driver 2,543 Member of the SVX World Network
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#6
03-20-2006, 11:33 AM
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Nice work!
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Subaru ECU and TCU Website 1992 Alcyone SVX Version L 1992 Alcyone SVX Version L 1994 Alcyone SVX S40-II 2004 Subaru Legacy 2.5 SE Sports Tourer 1996 Subaru Legacy 2.2 GX Wagon 1988 Subaru Justy J12 SL-II
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#7
03-20-2006, 12:56 PM
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Thank you for saving the SVX from the untimely wrath of a retarted teenager!! Seriously.
just curious, are you lucky enough to have his desacration limited to only the outside, or did he "Improve" the interior as well?
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R.I.P Cool Signature. You're gone but not forgotten. I mean, sure, I kindof don't remember some of the finer details..but I remember you were funny, and at one point you said spaghetti in Dutch....but definantly not forgotten
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#8
03-20-2006, 01:12 PM
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The interior just got painted on the dash trim with what looks to be model paint, I am also sanding that down and will be repainting the pieces black. The car also had an lcd built into the suede peice above the glove box, but it got stolen about a week after I got the car and I have already replaced it with the original piece. The wiring was all jacked up for the radio as well and that has been repaired.
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#9
03-20-2006, 01:35 PM
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well, I couldn't help but offer this advice......
 http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/02/...y-ride-videos/
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1992 Midnight Black LS-L - Sold 3/3/06 1991 Toyota MR2 - Sold 11/27/07 1992 BMW 325i - Tokicko Suspension
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#10
03-20-2006, 02:14 PM
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thats where i got the "un-pimping da auto" from
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#11
03-20-2006, 05:47 PM
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Man that is one SWEET looking SVX. ....oh wait, we're looking at the restoration folder.
Haha just kidding. you should e-mail the guy you bought it from and show him. What a waste of all that useless works. Looks like the project is coming along nicely. But... Why all the work? I know it's an svx, but what's so special about this one - low mileage?
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Mike - Proud owner of a Pearl 92 SVX LS-L 5MT with 78k miles and climbing 5-Speed Status: DONE! Lambo Door Status: On hold but will be a success 04 WRX 5MT, STi Short Throw Shifter, Group N tranny mounts, AZA Z-2 18x7.5 Rims, slotted/cross drilled rotors, stainless steel lines, 35/20% window tint, ecu bead crush, power mode button; 7" In-dash touch screen LCD, mobile computer, voice recognition, alpine PXA-H701 DSP, 2 JBL amps, focal speakers all around, 5 farad cap, and fiberglassed subs in the trunk. The Mobile Computer Interface - featuring the SVX | My Locker | My Secret Stash
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#12
03-20-2006, 06:00 PM
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5 speed
Although Id go back and check his work with a very, very fine tooth comb (although you could probly find mistakes with a field goal post) Quick jugment here.....the previous owner didnt know crap about cars. Didnt even know how to do something wrong the RIGHT WAY. And a transmission adding 250 or more horsepower...yeah. Good thing your fixing that svx
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R.I.P Cool Signature. You're gone but not forgotten. I mean, sure, I kindof don't remember some of the finer details..but I remember you were funny, and at one point you said spaghetti in Dutch....but definantly not forgotten
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#13
03-20-2006, 06:45 PM
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:shaking head: Maybe he bought it as a 5 speed, and did the improvments... just taking credit for the 5 speed. I hope this one doesn't die on the table. 5 speed at a good deal can be enough to go through all the work esp. if he wanted a custom color anyway ya know. If he said his color plans, I missed em.. I'm just sayin.
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-Mike ECUTune2v7 - 4.11 5 Speed - Sprung 6 Puck Clutch - D&S Rotors - SS Brake & Clutch Lines - HKS Panel Filter - HeaderBack Exhaust -80GB Hard Drive - GroupN Engine Mounts -
- some other "tricks"[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] In progess: track down mystery noise <-identified, paint the new dash, get better pic Spring plans: Replace Trans - Integrate ECU with the carputer - Suspension - Go back to STI Filter - Paint? Maybe not - Next Oil change: Purolator L30165Member #995 | My Locker | My New LockerCatch you next at: ? Auto-X ?
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#14
03-20-2006, 08:13 PM
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shes going to be an ebony... as far as sending him pics, if I had the money Id send him his queer ass body parts back and the glue that was holding some of them on. He damaged the car when HE was loading it on his trailer to take to the shipping depot and has yet to correct the situation(its been like 3 months now) anyways, I finished up installing the oe body parts and I will be sanding in the morning. Also, when the 5 spd swap was done they didnt change the speedo sensor, so Ive installed that and I just need to extend the wires. Ive also got a new lcd alarm that I will be putting in and Ive got to take my brake rotors to get turned. Lots of work, but its worth it for that extra 250 hp
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03-20-2006, 09:15 PM
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Its good to see you know what your doing. been doing alot of studying eh?
I remeber when you first posted that you bought that car...everyone was prettymuch like " Oh..um...Yeah....sorry" its good to see some progress
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R.I.P Cool Signature. You're gone but not forgotten. I mean, sure, I kindof don't remember some of the finer details..but I remember you were funny, and at one point you said spaghetti in Dutch....but definantly not forgotten
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