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 > General SVX Babble

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 03-26-2004, 11:59 PM
yellowledbetter
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
New SVX owner.

hello all. Just became a new SVX owner. Its a black 1992 for those interested, and the engine just turned to 80K miles a couple of weeks ago. My uncle had 2 (the other is also a 92, but pearl white) and i have been coveting the car ever since he got them like 6-7 years ago, and i finally was able to talk him into selling one. Anyway, just some questions i had:

1) is there any kind of special care/maintenence you guys would suggest? Anything out of the ordinary from most cars that i should keep in mind?

2) unfortunatly the stereo is busted (the cd player actually works, it just has a disc stuck in there). Putting in aftermarket players seems to be a pain from what i've read, so i was thinking of doing that WRX 6 disc switch. Will any model of WRX decks work? And i won't need the special wire harness, its just a clean switch, correct?
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 03-27-2004, 12:45 AM
Bwana's Avatar
Bwana Bwana is offline
*Special* Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: San Antonio, TX
Posts: 1,663
Send a message via AIM to Bwana
Congrats on your purchase, and welcome to the family!

Try doing a search for any info you need. Both subjects have been discussed numerous times.

Good luck!

p.s. If you post pictures of your car, make sure the wheels are on right, or you'll never hear the end of it!
__________________
[/COLOR][/COLOR]-Scott My Locker
2014 Grey Ford Fusion 2.0 EcoBoost Bought: 12-5-14
2005 Silver Legacy GT Ltd 5mt. Bought: 3-3-07 Sold: 12-5-14
1996 Brilliant Red L (AWD). Bought: 6-14-04 - Sold: 3-3-07 - 15.370 @ 89.65
1992 Claret/black LS #4086 (GF's). Bought: 6-30-04 - Sold: 7-29-07
1994 Pearl White LSi Bought: 2001? Sold: 2004?
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 03-27-2004, 01:02 AM
Alycone's Avatar
Alycone Alycone is offline
Sue isn't really striped
 
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Grand Rapids, MI (and Seattle)
Posts: 3,020
Congrats on your SVX, good color choice.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 03-27-2004, 09:27 AM
ensteele's Avatar
ensteele ensteele is offline
Betcha can't buy just one!
Alcyone Gold Contributor
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Burlington, WA
Posts: 19,552
Send a message via ICQ to ensteele Send a message via Yahoo to ensteele Send a message via Skype™ to ensteele
Registered SVX Classic SVX
Welcome to the site.

You will still need a conversion plug that can be purchased from a member here to convert the WRX player to the proper configuration. Do a search on wire harness and it should come up. Good luck.
__________________
.
Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*>

Subaru Ambassador

[COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430
1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739
1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831
1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680
1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229
1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car)
1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913
1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164
1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176
1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215
1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223
1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408
1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484
1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525
1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624
1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961
1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855
1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872
1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097
2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951
1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420

My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 03-27-2004, 12:12 PM
HighwayUFO's Avatar
HighwayUFO HighwayUFO is offline
After 200, it's all the same.
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Caldwell, Idaho
Posts: 1,009
as far as the stereo is concerned, it seems like a pain in the arse, but a little motivation will get the job done. I slid a pioneer deck in place of the cd player and left the origional upper tuner in place. Check my locker for pics. If you have any questions, PM me from your user CP and I can give you a decent walkthrough.

Congrats on your car and helcome home.
__________________
The member formerly known as Civic_Slayer
1992 "Robins egg blue" SVX Originally Claret 147k- CURRENT

1992 Pearly 187K and climbing (11-91) #964 *retired

1992 Pearl SVX 122500 miles #86 FASTAR THAN THE OLD ONE.*SOLD

Everytime I get into my car, it always reminds me that it has POWER
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 03-28-2004, 12:42 AM
yellowledbetter
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
thanks for the help guys. Now i gotta try to track down one of them WRX stereos.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 03-30-2004, 07:47 PM
mudfoot76 mudfoot76 is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Zionsville, IN
Posts: 66
Send a message via ICQ to mudfoot76
Aftermarket stereo

My car came with the cassette deck only when I bought it. I shopped around for an aftermarket CD to replace. Since I am not a DIY when it comes to car audio, my problem was finding someone to do the install. My local Suby shop said they'd sell me an OEM CD deck and install, but I was not thrilled at the price they quoted. None of the other big chain stores (Best Buy, Circuit City, etc) would touch the car. Luckily, I found a high-end retailer who agreed to give it a shot. Works like a charm -- Alpine system, hooked into the factory speakers, antenna, etc...all the chain store people said the company insurance wouldn't cover damage to "specialty" cars such as SVX.

The point being, unless you are up to doing it yourself, you might have trouble finding a place that will.
__________________
---------
Geoff
1973 Porsche 914/2.0
2005 Mini Cooper S
Sold: 1994 LS-L Laguna Blue [to sxewhodey]
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 03-30-2004, 09:21 PM
phlash
Guest
 
Posts: n/a
the guy that i got my svx from had put a JVC cd/tape head unit in it. and it is pretty nice. all the people i have shown it to are amazed by it. and my real good friends think it looks like a mini boombox. my best buddy wants to know why there are not speakers on the side of the head because it looks so much like a mini boombox. but it fits right on in there. its pretty damn nice too. with all of the the rest of the system stock.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

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 10:12 AM.


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