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Definative way to determine if you have AWD?
i just picked up a 95' SVX, and was wondering if there is an easy way to do this? other than looking underneath the car or checking the VIN#
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ummmmm.... find a gravel road, come to a complete stop, then floor it and see how many marks you leave
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heh!
i think i could do that. *evil laugh*
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Use the VIN and run it on CarFax.com. It will tell you if it is FWD or AWD.
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just tried that with another
and the prelim report didn't give me drivetrain info... hrm, don't really really want to spend 20$ for a report either...
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or it says in the vin number, i think if you have a H in the VIN or something. earthworm's site http://svx-iw.com/ has the tutorial on it.
EDIT: heres the direct link: http://www.svx-iw.com/svxiw/article/?article=129 it is if you have an H in your VIN right before the 6 digits.
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w00t!
thanks alot, i'll definatly check on the VIN# tomorrow. hoping i have a AWD.
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It is in the How-To Docs as well.
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What?
Actually very easy to peek under the rear and see if you have axle shafts running from the center of the car to each rear wheel.
Lee
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I wouldn't trust the vin because some people burn their trans and replace it with a fwd. A friend of mine has a converted fwd.
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If your VIN has an "H", you have AWD. This applies to all SVX's.
Dave |
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Physically the cars are indentical from the outside......you can only determine the transmission type by looking under the car or checking the VIN. Subaru never used any type of "AWD" badge on this model, making it impossible to tell just by looking at the body. Some people, such as myself, have added "AWD" stickers to their windows/bodies. Dave |
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