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10-22-2009, 08:26 AM
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Re: Bringing an SVX back from the brink. My winter car.
Is there something wrong with it that made them consider it only good for parts? I see the hood alignment is a little off.
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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 
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#17
10-22-2009, 12:26 PM
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Re: Bringing an SVX back from the brink. My winter car.
Good luck Mike!
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~~Michelle ----------------------------------------------- '92 LS-L - copper - 190K miles '94 LS-L - pearlie - 92K miles *still have '92 parts*
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#18
10-22-2009, 01:21 PM
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Re: Bringing an SVX back from the brink. My winter car.
Is this the same guy who has salvage SVX parts listed on e-bay from about 3 different cars?
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"What you plan, and what actually happens ain't exactly ever been similar..." ------------ 1992 Claret SVX. Rescued from certain destruction, and still on the road, where it belongs. Waiting for a bit of a makeover, when I can afford it. 2005 Garnet Red Pearl Legacy GT Limited 5-speed. - The late great Subaru sport touring sedan. 1999 Classic Red Miata, Preferred equipment package 5-speed. Fun, fun, fun, in the Sun, sun, sun.
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#19
10-22-2009, 06:14 PM
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Re: Bringing an SVX back from the brink. My winter car.
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#20
10-22-2009, 07:01 PM
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Re: Bringing an SVX back from the brink. My winter car.
Today I did a lot of stuff to the car. I installed a glove box. It was missing for some reason. I also installed a factory radio. Then I moved on to cleaning it. This was the most dirty car I've ever seen! I actually had to use a scrub brush on the paint to get the dirt off of the car. The hose was doing NOTHING.
 When I received the car, the brakes weren't working too well. As it turns out, the brake lines going to the rear wheels were bad. Those are replaced and the brakes are working great.  On my first drive, I was very surprised at how nice the car is. The engine works nicely, transmission shifts fine through all gears. In fact, I originally thought the AWD wasn't working, but now I believe it actually is! There is a little bit of rear bearing noise, but for a winter car I'll live with that! Mike
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2009 Volvo C70 T5 2008 Volvo S80 V8 2006 Range Rover Sport 2001 Audi S8
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#21
10-22-2009, 07:06 PM
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Re: Bringing an SVX back from the brink. My winter car.
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Here is a list of what was/is wrong with the car: *The brakes didnt work *The glove box was missing *The stereo was missing *Sunvisors both missing *Power steering leak *Wheel bearings starting to go bad *Lots of dents and some rust spots. That combined with it having almost 250k miles, I believe is why the previous owner marketed it as a parts car. I didn't have very high expectations, so I was surprised at how nice it is. I'll drive it until it wont go anymore, and then i'll have a good parts car in the end! Mike
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10-22-2009, 07:09 PM
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Re: Bringing an SVX back from the brink. My winter car.
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95´ Subaru SVX EURO  85' Mercedes 190 2.3-16  86' Mercedes 190E 70' Olds Toronado  98' Renault Chamade  82' Honda Prelude  79' Honda Accord awaiting restomod.  69' Mustang Hardtop  67' Jeep Ford Willys awaiting restoration.  67' IKA Torino Coupe  74' Renault Torino Coupe 
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#23
10-22-2009, 07:11 PM
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Re: Bringing an SVX back from the brink. My winter car.
A "Diamond in the rough" ?
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Cheers! Gordon1997 Ebony #308 113k "The Black Diva"SOLD 1992 Black over Liquid Silver 152k SOLD 1992 Ebony 251k 444 SOLD 1999 Silver SLK230 134k SOLD 1997 Green Outback 137k SOLD 2013 Honda Accord I4 SOLD 2015 Subaru Crosstrek 30k 2018 Tesla M3 30k
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10-22-2009, 07:34 PM
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Re: Bringing an SVX back from the brink. My winter car.
A winter car that can be called "snow white."
Nice job, cleaned up well, and kudos for keeping another one rolling for a while longer.
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"What you plan, and what actually happens ain't exactly ever been similar..." ------------ 1992 Claret SVX. Rescued from certain destruction, and still on the road, where it belongs. Waiting for a bit of a makeover, when I can afford it. 2005 Garnet Red Pearl Legacy GT Limited 5-speed. - The late great Subaru sport touring sedan. 1999 Classic Red Miata, Preferred equipment package 5-speed. Fun, fun, fun, in the Sun, sun, sun.
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#25
10-23-2009, 07:27 PM
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Re: Bringing an SVX back from the brink. My winter car.
New pic!
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2009 Volvo C70 T5 2008 Volvo S80 V8 2006 Range Rover Sport 2001 Audi S8
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#26
10-24-2009, 02:04 PM
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Re: Bringing an SVX back from the brink. My winter car.
The car looks nice!
I need to find a roof rack for my pearly
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-Dustin 1992 Ebony LS-L w/191k miles Mods: a few and acouple more 1995 Brilliant Red L/AWD w/154k miles Mods: Stebro catback exhaust, K&N drop in filter, ECUtune ST1v5, 4.44, lots of JDM goodies 1992 Pearly LS-L w/154k miles Sold Mods: 4.11, rust 2008 DGM Legacy spec.B w/245k miles Mods: Cryotune Stage3, VF52, bushings galore, STi pink springs, Bilstein HDs My Locker The only man alive who drives three "Subu SVS's".......according to my insurance company
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#27
10-24-2009, 03:02 PM
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Re: Bringing an SVX back from the brink. My winter car.
Are those the "Rola" brand roof racks?
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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
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#28
10-24-2009, 03:36 PM
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Re: Bringing an SVX back from the brink. My winter car.
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#29
10-24-2009, 03:53 PM
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Re: Bringing an SVX back from the brink. My winter car.
My guess is it was under pine trees.
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"The things you own end up owning you. It's only after you lose everything that you're free to do anything." 92 Pearl White Ls-l (138k) Euro Headlights & Blinkers, 97 Grill, Euro Tail Lights, SS Brake Lines, Stebro Exhaust, Slotted Rotors, Classic Registration 96 Legacy Outback (206k) 5-speed 2.2 Lightweight Crank Pulley, Group N Trans & Motor Mounts SOLD Wanted: Steering Wheel
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#30
10-24-2009, 04:21 PM
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Re: Bringing an SVX back from the brink. My winter car.
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