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Re: OEM struts. Options?
My rears were shot. The fronts were good still.
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Re: OEM struts. Options?
Interesting... we're starting to see a pattern here.
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Jon 1997 SVX LSi Bordeaux Pearl 1995 SVX L AWD Polo Green - 277k miles 1986 Pontiac Fiero 3.4L Twin Dual Cam V6 |
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Why are most owners so quick to accepts expensive custom solutions? There have been many millions of autos produced in the last 50 years. There is bound to be a strut cartridge that is very similar in size and damping that can be easily adapted to the SVX (front or rear). -Mike O |
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Re: OEM struts. Options?
Please submit your data into that strut poll. It is valuable information to be captured.
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Tony 1996 Polo Green Subaru SVX LSi, 168,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF, Redline 75W90 gear oil, K&N HP-4001 Oil Filter, Mobil 1 5W50 FS (3qt) and 5W30 High Mileage (4qt) Oil Blend, Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid, AC Delco A975C Air Filter, NGK BKR6EIX-11 plugs, Centric Rotors, Power Stop Evolution Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads 2005 Gray Acura RL, 165,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF with Lubegard Platinum Protectant, Mobil 1 5W20 High Mileage Extended Performance Oil 2009 Red Toyota Venza, 123,XXX, Mobil 1 5W30 High Mileage Oil 1992 Red Ferrari 348 ts, 82,XXX, Redline everything |
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Re: OEM struts. Options?
I recall reading that a stock front sti strut should fit the rear of our car, maybe with slight modification.
Has anyone any info on that? |
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-Mike O |
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And why, because OEM's are still going to run $600+ since the top mounts need to be replaced at the same time at this point with these aging cars. Why not double the money and spend it on an improvement over stock. |
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I don't doubt that there has been effort to find a replacement. This thread is evidence of that. I guess what I need to do is convince someone to send me a couple of dead cartridges (one front, one rear). I don't really want to disassemble my car just to get dimensions. -Mike O Last edited by injuhneer; 10-18-2012 at 02:54 PM. |
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Re: OEM struts. Options?
Surely the simple solution to the top mount is to get them made with the correct spacing?
It's not a hard job for a machine shop to make from billet ali and would save drilling holes in the turrets which after time ARE GOING to crack between the bolt holes. Impreza rally struts come in longer lengths to give better ground clearance and an unlimited amount of spring rates. It's a very viable route to look at with a little more digging around could be a good alternative. Well done on taking the leap of faith!
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I had the link to the earlier tread open when I left the last reply, MOD's delete if you can, it's pointless in this tread :-)
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11/94 SVX Alcyone, Mica Black, VL Spec 4WS, 71K Miles, 1 owner from new & was part of a private car collection in Japan. Nissan R34 Skyline Stagea 91 Lotus Elan SE Turbo 1966 MGB Roadster, Tarten Red, Wire Wheels, Leather, 23K miles from new You can tell the men from the boys from the speed of their toys. |
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Do yourself a favor and buy yourself some struts that make great turd holders....at least when you shove them up your a$$.
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British vehicles are my last ditch attempt to keep the nasty Italian thoughts in my mind at bay. So far its working. |
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Has anyone seen this japan site, selling coilovers for svx for $4,168.23 says wholesale also available, contact us for more info. If these work, we would have to buy a couple hundred sets to make them affordable.
http://www.rhdjapan.com/aragosta-coi...-svx-cxw-66277
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Aragosta are a Belgium company and it would be cheaper to go direct than through an agent in Japan.
I have used there products in motorsport a few years ago and had no problems at all, not cheap but a reliable and trusted brand.
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11/94 SVX Alcyone, Mica Black, VL Spec 4WS, 71K Miles, 1 owner from new & was part of a private car collection in Japan. Nissan R34 Skyline Stagea 91 Lotus Elan SE Turbo 1966 MGB Roadster, Tarten Red, Wire Wheels, Leather, 23K miles from new You can tell the men from the boys from the speed of their toys. Last edited by Darren; 10-18-2012 at 05:05 PM. Reason: spelling |
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I have 2 sets that I am not using I figured anyone that planed to go the koni route may want some so they did not have their car down while they got the struts done. if anyone does want them you pay shipping and they are yours. |
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