The Subaru SVX World Network   SVX Network Forums
Live Chat!
SVX or Subaru Links
Old Lockers
Photo Post
How-To Documents
Message Archive
SVX Shop Search
IRC users:

Go Back   The Subaru SVX World Network > SVX Main Forums > Reading Meet

Reply
 
Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes
  #1  
Old 04-11-2012, 08:43 PM
Mike621's Avatar
Mike621 Mike621 is offline
15th time is a charm?
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: PNW
Posts: 4,065
Registered SVX
What are you doing to prepare for Reading?

I no longer have my SVX, but its a pleasure to see you all (..ok most of you ) and see how some familiar cars have changed, some have been kept beautiful, and others saved from the brink of annihilation!

This will be my 8th Reading, and my 4th without a SVX. Though my SVX is gone, its still nice to make the trip, even if you make us non-SVXers park in a different section!

What are you doing to prepare for Reading?



Buttoning up some last minute mods?

Taking care of some maintenance?

Getting that engine bay cleaned up?

Giving your SVX a deserved detail?


(I'll be giving the V70 a well-deserved cleanup, and picking up some liquid provisions for my two-night stay in Morgantown!)


See you there!
__________________
1991 SVX L JDM
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 04-11-2012, 08:55 PM
svxfiles's Avatar
svxfiles svxfiles is offline
There's a storm coming.
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Wiley Ford WV
Posts: 8,650
Significant Technical Input Registered SVX
Re: What are you doing to prepare for Reading?

I have been working night and day on "Jade".
She is the biggest project that ANYONE has comissioned me to do.
As a result of this HUGE project/modificatuion I probibly will not be able to dragrace my Claret as I will probily will have to scavange parts from Her to make Jade run.
Jades parents, Tom and Melissa have spent/invested a huge/sizeable amount of monies to crerate a VERY special SVX that we hope to present to youse guys at Reading.
I hope that She will be ready, but if not ...It sure has been a valient effort!
__________________
www.svxfiles.com
The first SuperCharged SVX,
the first 4.44 gears,
the first equal length headers,
the first phenolic spacers,
the first Class Glass fiberglass hood,
the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway


Fiberglass Hood thread
My locker
4.44 Swap link

Last edited by svxfiles; 04-11-2012 at 08:57 PM. Reason: Bring your cameras, boys and girlz!
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 04-11-2012, 08:59 PM
Sean486's Avatar
Sean486 Sean486 is offline
Happy SVX
Subaru Silver Contributor
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA
Posts: 3,406
Registered SVX
Re: What are you doing to prepare for Reading?

Wash, wax, vacuum, Armour All the dash, plastic polish on the headlights. In the engine bay, some clean up from my former ATF line leak. Hopefully we get good weather this year!
__________________
1992 LSL ebony pearl 170k - Thank you Ron Mummert
Reading Box of Wine Car
-----------------------------------
1992 SVX LSL 5-Speed Sold at 180K 2019
1995 SVX Lsi Polo Sold at 118K 2007
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 04-12-2012, 05:17 AM
huck369's Avatar
huck369 huck369 is offline
Inventor of the 5-speed swap
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Somerset, KY
Posts: 5,604
Significant Technical Input Registered SVX
Re: What are you doing to prepare for Reading?

Need to replace my Rear Wheel bearings, but doubt I get the chance too....could use a new brake master cylinder too....
__________________
Huck
Subaru Ambassador
92 SVX LS-Tour Magnaflow Exhaust, 5-Spd-AWD
88 XT6 AWD 5-Speed "Bride of FrankenWedge"
15 Impreza Premium Sedan
15 Crosstrek XV 5-Speed
My 5-Speed "How-To" Write-up
1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Current Count of Subaru's Owned.... "70"
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 04-12-2012, 07:19 AM
SVXyGirl's Avatar
SVXyGirl SVXyGirl is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Hanover, PA
Posts: 1,763
Send a message via AIM to SVXyGirl Send a message via Yahoo to SVXyGirl
Registered SVX
Re: What are you doing to prepare for Reading?

I've got too much to do if I want to bring both svxs or even just one. I am busy every weekend this month with different activities and with a new job it makes it difficult to get the svxs prepared.

What I need to do:
-deep clean on the claret
-replace fender on pearl
-change oil on pearl
-fix and or replace exhaust on pearl (from killer tomato)
-replace some bolts
-more cleaning
-there's more I'm sure. I just don't remember at this time. Not too much. Hopefully I can get Killer Tomato up on jacks so that I can take the exhaust off. That will be tough since I need to move it before I can jack it up. (front wheel is bent badly). Oh and I still need to book a room for Sat night.
__________________
Rebecca
92 Claret SVX LS-L (180k) 09/91 #5,732
06 Suzuki Boulevard M50 7k
68 Cadillac Coupe DeVille (70k) Storage/hibernation for now.

Past SVXs:
94 SVX Emerald Pearl FWD (Sold)
96 SVX Bourdeaux LSi (Sold)
92 Pearl SVX LSL "Stay Puft" 5MT (140k) #148 (RIP)
95 Brilliant Red SVX LS (162k) 12/94 #564 "Killer Tomato" (RIP)

Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 04-12-2012, 07:31 AM
Mike621's Avatar
Mike621 Mike621 is offline
15th time is a charm?
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: PNW
Posts: 4,065
Registered SVX
Re: What are you doing to prepare for Reading?

Quote:
Originally Posted by svxfiles View Post
I have been working night and day on "Jade".
She is the biggest project that ANYONE has comissioned me to do.
As a result of this HUGE project/modificatuion I probibly will not be able to dragrace my Claret as I will probily will have to scavange parts from Her to make Jade run.
Jades parents, Tom and Melissa have spent/invested a huge/sizeable amount of monies to crerate a VERY special SVX that we hope to present to youse guys at Reading.
I hope that She will be ready, but if not ...It sure has been a valient effort!

Tom, I hope that the project comes together in time! It will be great to see you there!


Quote:
Originally Posted by Sean486 View Post
Wash, wax, vacuum, Armour All the dash, plastic polish on the headlights. In the engine bay, some clean up from my former ATF line leak. Hopefully we get good weather this year!
Sean, sounds manageable! You might want to try Vinylex on the dash instead of the Armor All (less grease, more natural matte sheen, plus it wont cause out0gassing of the plastic like Armor All does.)

Quote:
Originally Posted by huck369 View Post
Need to replace my Rear Wheel bearings, but doubt I get the chance too....could use a new brake master cylinder too....
Huck, are you bringing the Yellow or Frankenwedge?

Quote:
Originally Posted by SVXyGirl View Post
I've got too much to do if I want to bring both svxs or even just one. I am busy every weekend this month with different activities and with a new job it makes it difficult to get the svxs prepared.

What I need to do:
-deep clean on the claret
-replace fender on pearl
-change oil on pearl
-fix and or replace exhaust on pearl (from killer tomato)
-replace some bolts
-more cleaning
-there's more I'm sure. I just don't remember at this time. Not too much. Hopefully I can get Killer Tomato up on jacks so that I can take the exhaust off. That will be tough since I need to move it before I can jack it up. (front wheel is bent badly). Oh and I still need to book a room for Sat night.
Rebecca, hope you can make it out!
__________________
1991 SVX L JDM
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 04-12-2012, 08:06 AM
huck369's Avatar
huck369 huck369 is offline
Inventor of the 5-speed swap
 
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Somerset, KY
Posts: 5,604
Significant Technical Input Registered SVX
Re: What are you doing to prepare for Reading?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike621 View Post
Huck, are you bringing the Yellow or Frankenwedge?
Well...I was planning on driving the Yellow, since it is an SVX meet....but I suppose I could Drive FrankenWedge and claim it as the "Test Mule" for the SVX that Subaru built
(But the Yellow Looks better)
__________________
Huck
Subaru Ambassador
92 SVX LS-Tour Magnaflow Exhaust, 5-Spd-AWD
88 XT6 AWD 5-Speed "Bride of FrankenWedge"
15 Impreza Premium Sedan
15 Crosstrek XV 5-Speed
My 5-Speed "How-To" Write-up
1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula
Current Count of Subaru's Owned.... "70"
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 04-12-2012, 09:16 AM
Freeman's Avatar
Freeman Freeman is offline
Unregistered User
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Cumberland, Maryland
Posts: 1,924
Send a message via MSN to Freeman
Registered SVX
Re: What are you doing to prepare for Reading?

New wheels and tires
Tune up/maintenance
New interior lighting
New brakes and rotors
Nevin's rear sway bar
Dents and dings fixed
New paint
Headlight polish
Hopefully getting my fogs straightened out (Right Tom?)
And clean her up real pretty, of course

I'm really excited for this one. She might actually be "show" worthy this year.
__________________
1992 Pearl White LS-L "Ruslana" #4946 - 180k on body, 95k on engine.
Mods: ECU bead crush, 15 min mod, 20 min mod, drilled/slotted rotors & Axxis ceramic brakes, SS lines, 17" Evoke F1 wheels, XS-HF137 Sony Xplod speakers, 6000k HID's (lows & fogs), resistor mod, 1˝" Sleek Spoiler mod, custom exhaust by svxfiles, '02 WRX aluminum racing radiator by svxfiles, Summit Racing 400# x 300# springs w/ Koni's by svxfiles, ClassGlass fiberglass hood /w scoop, Nevin's rear sway bar, '97 grille, phenolic spacers, custom LED interior lighting, custom paint.
†"War doesn't determine who is right, only who is left"†
Work to be done: Tinted windows, clear/LED tail lights, tailbar mod, "Power Mode" mod, Supertone horns, clear corners & headlight lenses, 2 pc splitters or custom bumper, Alcyone side skirts, TruSpeed Stage III SVX Intake, Hydra, 4.44 tranny swap, JDM auto folding side mirrors, engine rebuild, super charger, STi seats, bone leather interior /w SVX emblem, dash overhaul, SVX decals, paint (stock color). Total cost?: 22k At least it's going down..
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 04-12-2012, 10:00 AM
SVXyGirl's Avatar
SVXyGirl SVXyGirl is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Hanover, PA
Posts: 1,763
Send a message via AIM to SVXyGirl Send a message via Yahoo to SVXyGirl
Registered SVX
Re: What are you doing to prepare for Reading?

I'll be there mike. Just trying to decide if I want to bring both svxs. Mainly trying to decide if I want to spend the extra gas money. I guess it will depend on how much work gets done to Stay Puft aka the pearly.
__________________
Rebecca
92 Claret SVX LS-L (180k) 09/91 #5,732
06 Suzuki Boulevard M50 7k
68 Cadillac Coupe DeVille (70k) Storage/hibernation for now.

Past SVXs:
94 SVX Emerald Pearl FWD (Sold)
96 SVX Bourdeaux LSi (Sold)
92 Pearl SVX LSL "Stay Puft" 5MT (140k) #148 (RIP)
95 Brilliant Red SVX LS (162k) 12/94 #564 "Killer Tomato" (RIP)

Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 04-12-2012, 05:13 PM
1986nate 1986nate is offline
Senior Member
Subaru Silver Contributor
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Meadville, PA-but I'll still travel
Posts: 4,672
Registered SVX
Re: What are you doing to prepare for Reading?

I should probably give the A4 a fresh coat of mud before then
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 04-12-2012, 05:51 PM
Sean486's Avatar
Sean486 Sean486 is offline
Happy SVX
Subaru Silver Contributor
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA
Posts: 3,406
Registered SVX
Re: What are you doing to prepare for Reading?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike621 View Post
Sean, sounds manageable! You might want to try Vinylex on the dash instead of the Armor All (less grease, more natural matte sheen, plus it wont cause out0gassing of the plastic like Armor All does.)
Thanks for the tip, I'll look for it. BTW what did you mean by out0gassing. Obviously a typo but what were you trying to write?
__________________
1992 LSL ebony pearl 170k - Thank you Ron Mummert
Reading Box of Wine Car
-----------------------------------
1992 SVX LSL 5-Speed Sold at 180K 2019
1995 SVX Lsi Polo Sold at 118K 2007
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 04-12-2012, 07:09 PM
svxfiles's Avatar
svxfiles svxfiles is offline
There's a storm coming.
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Wiley Ford WV
Posts: 8,650
Significant Technical Input Registered SVX
Re: What are you doing to prepare for Reading?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Freeman View Post
New wheels and tires
Tune up/maintenance
New interior lighting
New brakes and rotors
Nevin's rear sway bar
Dents and dings fixed
New paint
Headlight polish
Hopefully getting my fogs straightened out (Right Tom?)
And clean her up real pretty, of course

I'm really excited for this one. She might actually be "show" worthy this year.
G.F.Y!

Maybe good for you,maybe not..

Wheres my truck?!?!
__________________
www.svxfiles.com
The first SuperCharged SVX,
the first 4.44 gears,
the first equal length headers,
the first phenolic spacers,
the first Class Glass fiberglass hood,
the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway


Fiberglass Hood thread
My locker
4.44 Swap link
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 04-12-2012, 10:01 PM
Green1995SVX's Avatar
Green1995SVX Green1995SVX is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Meadville, PA
Posts: 2,664
Send a message via AIM to Green1995SVX Send a message via Yahoo to Green1995SVX
Registered SVX Classic SVX
Re: What are you doing to prepare for Reading?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sean486 View Post
Thanks for the tip, I'll look for it. BTW what did you mean by out0gassing. Obviously a typo but what were you trying to write?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outgass...ed_environment
__________________
2009 Volvo C70 T5
2008 Volvo S80 V8
2006 Range Rover Sport
2001 Audi S8
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 04-13-2012, 05:52 PM
green_eyed_lady's Avatar
green_eyed_lady green_eyed_lady is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: West Mifflin, PA
Posts: 1,274
Registered SVX
Re: What are you doing to prepare for Reading?

I have the feeling I'll probably be bringing Christine this year instead of my Silver Bullet. Since I haven't picked her up yet (I'm driving Ton's Pearlie now since my silver needs inspected) I don't know what condition she's in.

Hopefully, the previous "borrowers" have kept her nice and clean for me.....

I don't know if I can make the "custom" name tags I have made in the past -- my day job is killing me (I'm working 7am -6pm M-F temporarily) and I'm not sure I have access to a color printer that works. Also, my laptop crashed several months ago and I have to see if I can find the template.

I'll see what I can do. Anyway, name tags or no, I still plan on being there. After all, it's my only vacation!
__________________
Diana

1992 Liquid Silver LSL, >230K -- "Silver Bullet" // dimpled/slotted rotors, SS brakes lines, 5000K HID headlights // TRI-TONE paint
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 04-13-2012, 05:59 PM
Sean486's Avatar
Sean486 Sean486 is offline
Happy SVX
Subaru Silver Contributor
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Mechanicsburg, PA
Posts: 3,406
Registered SVX
Re: What are you doing to prepare for Reading?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Green1995SVX View Post
Oh, never knew that.
__________________
1992 LSL ebony pearl 170k - Thank you Ron Mummert
Reading Box of Wine Car
-----------------------------------
1992 SVX LSL 5-Speed Sold at 180K 2019
1995 SVX Lsi Polo Sold at 118K 2007
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:28 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
© 2001-2015 SVX World Network
(208)-906-1122