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10-07-2007, 10:47 PM
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Got an SVX!
Always liked the SVX's, just couldn't afford a decent one for awhile. Finally saved up some coin and got one!
picked up a 1992 Subaru SVX. 3000$ for it! it was a steal. only 130 000 km's. fully stock. It's the "Claret" color. It has a fair ding on the passenger front panel but its purely cosmetic. It is the touring package edition as well. I plan to do a full fluid/filter changes on it ASAP. and tires. stereo and take out the Catalytic converters. Should post pictures when i wash/wax it tomorrow! 
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10-07-2007, 11:45 PM
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Nice choice for a car, can't wait to see pictures
Welcome to the network 
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10-08-2007, 12:25 AM
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Hi Strife, welcome to the network.
You may want to hold back and do some research before you get too excited. tearing out your cats without a carefully designed replacement won't sound very good. And do some research on changing tranny fluid, flushing the tranny can do more harm than good. Sorry, I know across as a buzzkill - congrats on your purchase! Welcome to the most individual, quirky, and rewarding car you'll ever own. The search button is your friend around here, and any thing you can't find is usually a quick question away, we're all here to help. -Patrick
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Patrick 1995 Ebony Pearl. S.N. 0001 "Araby" JDM Power Mode Switch, Integrated GPS/Video Player 6Xk Miles. 1992 Teal - Sold to Mysvxrocks [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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10-08-2007, 02:34 AM
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Congrats on the purchase and welcome to our family
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Danny 1994 Silver SVX in hybernation, awaiting for the monsterous awakening (Lebanon)  1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Euro Specs, Hard/Softtop, White/Red. Under Complete Restoration  2013 Mercedes-Benz SL350 Euro Specs, White/Red. Mint... Another step into SL Collection. 
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#5
10-08-2007, 03:06 AM
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130K kms is very low for these cars, it must be in good condition, congratulations on the purchase. Unless the cats are damaged, I don't know why you would bother taking them out. The exhaust system is very carefully balanced for optimum torque using optimal gas velocity, so taking them away will leave you with a worse sound and debatable power improvement. It's not like the exhaust is restricting the engine, it's an NA engine, not pressurised or blown, so the major difference you will make is to the sound. Oh, and you will be pumping unburnt complex hydrocarbon carcinogens into the atmosphere as well, nearly forgot about that one.  Joe
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Black Betty [Bam a Lam!] '93 UK spec, still languishing Betty Jersey Girl Silver '92 UK [Channel Isles] 40K Jersey Girl @ Mersea Candy Purple Honda Blackbird Plum Dangerous White X2 RVR Mitsubishi 1800GDI. Vantastic 40,000 miles Jersey Girl  Last edited by svxistentialist; 10-08-2007 at 03:08 AM.
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10-08-2007, 09:20 AM
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Congrats on your new SVX. This is a great place to learn more than you thought you needed to know!!
Did you get the claret from Vancouver that was on Used Victoria? I was looking at it online Friday. Welcome and Happy Thanksgiving!
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Cyn 92 Ebony Pearl LS-L 199,000K New Tranny (my DD) 89 Chevy Sprint (for when my baby's in the shop) 05 Mazda 3 (Hubby's DD) "You win some, you lose some, you wreak some." Dale Earnhardt
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10-08-2007, 01:19 PM
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Yes, i did purchase the Claret one off usedvic from Vancouver.
Well, taking the Cat's out probably would be a bad thing, but I would like a deeper louder tone for the exhaust, so i shall research mufflers instead? as for burning unburnt complex hydrocarbon carcinogens into the atmosphere, i've been driving a 23 year old 305ci engine that goes through about as much oil as it does gas, it has no emission items left on it. I'm not too considerate when it comes to the environment   Also, I'm considering getting new rims for the car (ones on there are a little worn) and I'm definitely not a fan of chrome rims, anyone know any pics/persons that have black rims on their SVX? I couldn't seem to find any pics. And im just going to go wash it and take pictures! 
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10-08-2007, 03:19 PM
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Welcome
You will enjoy this car more and more you dirve it
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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles
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10-08-2007, 03:48 PM
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HOLY CRAP! BOTH ENGINE COVER CLIPS!!!
I must say, that is a very straight svx. It'll look REALLY good once you detail it. Congradulations on the purchace, and welcome aboard +1 for black rims.
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R.I.P Cool Signature. You're gone but not forgotten. I mean, sure, I kindof don't remember some of the finer details..but I remember you were funny, and at one point you said spaghetti in Dutch....but definantly not forgotten
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10-08-2007, 04:29 PM
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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles
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10-08-2007, 04:39 PM
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That's a great looking SVX, but aren't they all? Claret is one of my favorite colors. From seeing the DSM in that last extrior pic, I'm betting it's one of yours too.
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[SIGPIC]http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=5569&dateline=1207440 507[/SIGPIC] Naught but by the grace of God "42" Current Stable By Age:'89 Subaru XT6 Silver "Audrey" as in Hepburn '96 SVX LSi #767Brilliant Red "Lil Red" Now on the front burner. Looking for a totalled, but running parts car.
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10-08-2007, 05:16 PM
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"That which can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence." '92 Dark Teal SVX LS-L, >146,000m 3 pedals, 5 speeds., restoration underway. 2012 Honda Insight, slow but cute. 
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10-08-2007, 05:45 PM
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Yeah, unfortunately i purchased a 1991 eagle talon TSI AWD Auto last November for a winter vehicle. wasn't bad for 800$ but transmission was stuck in 3rd gear. i'm just finished rebuilding the transmission computer and am re-installing it tomorrow and selling that POC... :P
i am absolutely dying to drive this thing since i drove it home, insurance gets swapped over tomorrow when my 1983 TransAm goes into the body shop to get painted (for free! love it when old guys hit me) I'm totally excited! Might not post much after that tho, be too busy racking some km's up i plan to detail it on wens when its my turn to use the garage at my house. detail in/out, condition leather, wax it, clean everything. funny fact=found a full budwiser and a pack of smokes under the passenger seat but, unfortunately, no tray thinger.
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10-08-2007, 09:18 PM
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just some questions i've got for anyone that can help...
I dont have remote door unlock, but power locks... i have a security light, and a security button (i think?) under the steering wheel, tried pressing it, holding it for 3, 5, 6, and 10 seconds. nothing seems to happen. did these come with a full security system stock? would it be worth it to do a engine flush, oil/oil filter change, and run synthetic? doesn't burn a drop of oil or any smoke at all out the back. the stock rims at 16" rims, theres not enough room for 17" in the stock wheel wells is there? if not, what would you guys recommend for a new set of tires if i go with another set of 16" rims?
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