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Nemesis Destiny · #1 03-11-2018, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Anewell91

Hello everyone,

Just picked up my first SVX a couple of weeks ago, still getting by bearings on what I'm going to do with it.

Claret/Tan LSi '95, only 84k miles. Spent a healthy part of its life being used as a solar panel from what I've been able to tell, which explains why the miles are so low and the paint is shot. Interior is in decent shape, after the removal of the Alacantra anyway, that stuff was gross. The guy I bought it from only owned it a couple of months and smoked a LOT of weed in it. I'm still cleaning THC off the windows. Otherwise the interior is good.

When I had the doors apart to re-upholster them, I installed new 6.5" Sony speakers over some Dynamat, but otherwise the stereo system is stock. My wife may have found her calling re-upholstering cars, she is seriously very good at it.

Anyway, that's all there is to the story so far.

Welcome. Sounds like a good project. What did you use to reupholster the interior?

Also, pics?

Anewell91 · #2 03-15-2018, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Nemesis Destiny

Welcome. Sounds like a good project. What did you use to reupholster the interior?

Also, pics?

I used a vinyl material that has a good leather look to it. Nice stuff. I need to get a photobucket account or something so I can post pics... Haven't done that in a while.

Nemesis Destiny · #3 03-15-2018, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Anewell91

I used a vinyl material that has a good leather look to it. Nice stuff. I need to get a photobucket account or something so I can post pics... Haven't done that in a while.

Cool, I look forward to seeing the results

Dees Ride · #4 04-04-2018, 10:44 PM

Steve in California.

I am now the owner of a 1992 SVX LS-I.

I'm working long hours right now and haven't had time to get into it yet. The good news is I have plenty of overtime cash for the bits and pieces I will need to get it back up to snuff.

It's in pretty decent mechanical shape, 100,103 miles and mostly complete.

The paint is peeling and the tires are like skateboard wheels.

I'm burning off the gas in the tank with octane boost and driving it about 5 miles a day.

Probably get tires next week and take it out for a real drive.

It starts easy, usually on second turnover, hunts a bit and occasionally bogs down and stalls. Drivers window doesn't work, motor turns. Rear passenger window doesn't work, no sound from motor. A/c doesn't work. Brakes seem to stop her but not driven over 50mph yet. Hood and trunk struts are shot. Sun roof opens with a little push. Drivers door doesn't close flush but seems to close up to the sriker plate(I hate this particular problem 'cos the car has such a fine body shape) Engine is responsive and transmission and drivetrain seem smooth but hard to tell with the Flintstone tires. Has some kind of electrical problem that necessitated the disarming of the alarm system.

Apart from the obvious fix it issues it's a fun little project.

My user name is Dees Ride because Dee is my girls Mums name. Dee was the original owner. I'm from Manchester in the UK but I didn't like the weather. I'm originally an aircraft mechanic now working in the Aerospace industry, mostly doing inspection on SpaceX parts for a fairly large manufacturing company(machine shop)

I don't like putting any vehicle I own in the shop and I have anxiety attacks when I pass a dealership.

Looking forward too communicating with some of the other owners.

Nemesis Destiny · #5 04-04-2018, 10:52 PM

Welcome! You will find a wealth of information here to help you in your noble quest to repair such a fine car. Good luck!!

dibenso4 · #6 04-11-2018, 01:04 PM

Dillon in Lincoln, Nebraska.

About three years ago I purchased a claret '92 SVX. I got it for cheap($500) because it needed a new transmission and some suspension work. I got all of that fixed, except for the struts, and put in a transmission and differential from a Forester.

I haven't been driving it much recently as the struts are completely shot. I just graduated college and am now a CAD tech at a civil engineering firm in Lincoln and am looking to get the car running like it's supposed to.

As of now it just needs a new battery and struts. Just not sure which struts to get!

Nemesis Destiny · #7 04-11-2018, 01:34 PM

I'd suggest street coilovers from a 05-07 WRX STi. They will bolt in with minor mods and can be found very cheap. There are also sets specifically for this car, but I gather that the lead time is long and they're more costly.

Welcome, and I hope you get that machine fixed up nice!