Gave my SVX some TLC this week

[Sean486]

It was a good week for the SVX. Over the course of this week I installed the ECUtune Stage 1 chip, had a Tranny Cooler installed and the A/C recharged [which I wasn't even planning on]. Then the next day my new OEM trunk struts arrived, so I put those on as well. Next I did a much needed wash and wax and was pretty happy with the results. (It's funny how happy those trunk struts make me.)

I got to top it off with a a couple nice long drives. I have a lot more work to do, but it feels good to make some progress.

[gbianchi]

just wondering how much the trunk struts cost and is installation easy.....G

[svxcess]

Originally Posted by gbianchi

just wondering how much the trunk struts cost and is installation easy?

57521PA000 Stay Trunk RH
57521PA010 Stay Trunk LH

About $46.00 each, plus shipping from subaruparts.com. Dealer retail is about $60.00 each


Installation is very easy. There are 2 bolts that go through the upper strut bracket into the trunklid, and 2 that go through the lower bracket into the body. Easiest if you replace them one at a time.

The OEM struts work the best as they allow the trunklid to open the full 90°


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[Manarius]

Originally Posted by Sean486

It was a good week for the SVX. Over the course of this week I installed the ECUtune Stage 1 chip, had a Tranny Cooler installed and the A/C recharged [which I wasn't even planning on]. Then the next day my new OEM trunk struts arrived, so I put those on as well. Next I did a much needed wash and wax and was pretty happy with the results. (It's funny how happy those trunk struts make me.)

I got to top it off with a a couple nice long drives. I have a lot more work to do, but it feels good to make some progress.

I saw you as I was coming back from work today (Wesley drive around 4:10pm). Car looked good.

[kwren]

Originally Posted by svxcess

57521PA000 Stay Trunk RH
57521PA010 Stay Trunk LH

About $46.00 each, plus shipping from subaruparts.com. Dealer retail is about $60.00 each



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I suppose I will go that way as well. There won't ever be a way to get around it. The hood mod is a dream, better than Subaru, but bite the bullet on the trunk ones

Thanks for the #'s svxcess!

Keith

[Sean486]

I sprained my right wrist a few weeks ago while on Roller Blades. After that happened using the trunk with just my left hand was a real pain. I'd been wanting to have them replaced for a while and I'm sorry that I didn't replace them sooner. The lid practically floats up now and I actually have to give it a push down to shut it. Before I needed a lot of force to push it up and had to be very careful of not slamming it.

Subaruparts.com may still have the employee pricing special going on, that took $8 off each one so they were $38 each, plus tax and shipping.

[SilverSpear]

Have you guys looked for aftermarket stiffer shocks? I lately changed the ones in the Z but not OEM. Mine were shot, needed replacement (trunk lid fell on my head twice.. .nearly killed me). A guy was selling them on the other forum with the stiffness that you desire. I bought the stiffest he has (just in case I get the Nismo wing in the future).

Now I have trouble shutting it each time I open it...

Can't we source and install similar shocks for the SVX?

[subaru]

Hi there

Is anybody willing to order those trunk stays for me and ship it to the netherlands? I will pay with Paypal, as subaruparts.com doesnt accept anything but Western Union from abraod (expensive)

Thanks in advance

Rinus
The Netherlands

1992 SVX blue 239.000 kms

[Hocrest]

Originally Posted by subaru

Hi there

Is anybody willing to order those trunk stays for me and ship it to the netherlands? I will pay with Paypal, as subaruparts.com doesnt accept anything but Western Union from abraod (expensive)

Thanks in advance

Rinus
The Netherlands

1992 SVX blue 239.000 kms

Contact Liberty Subaru, ask for "subaru-svx.net" pricing. Last I heard they'll take international orders... If they can't help you, send me a PM, I need to place an order soon...

[subaru]

Originally Posted by Hocrest

Contact Liberty Subaru, ask for "subaru-svx.net" pricing. Last I heard they'll take international orders... If they can't help you, send me a PM, I need to place an order soon...

I have sent them an Email so I am anxiously waiting for a reply

Rinus