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Some sad news;
Mike (longassname) at ECU Tune has closed his business.
He was always great to deal with and his products always worked (if installed properly). We as a community have lost some great people over the years. I guess you don't know what you've got untill it's gone.
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www.svxfiles.com The first SuperCharged SVX, the first 4.44 gears, the first equal length headers, the first phenolic spacers, the first Class Glass fiberglass hood, the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway Fiberglass Hood thread My locker 4.44 Swap link Last edited by svxfiles; 03-15-2014 at 12:07 PM. |
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Re: Some sad news;
That's terrible. I hope it's not health related. The rest is just money.
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Re: Some sad news;
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Thank you for your concern.
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www.svxfiles.com The first SuperCharged SVX, the first 4.44 gears, the first equal length headers, the first phenolic spacers, the first Class Glass fiberglass hood, the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway Fiberglass Hood thread My locker 4.44 Swap link |
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Re: Some sad news;
What a bummer.
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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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Re: Some sad news;
Bummer, I hope it wasn't for a bad reason.
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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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Re: Some sad news;
For whatever reason Mike decided that it was not worth it anymore.
I have said in the past that WE as a comunity have to support the people who benifit us, or TRY to benifit us. Young Tom closed the doors at AllWe'llDrive. He might be the best SVX mechanic ever! (at least in the top two):eek: Mychailo developed suspension parts (and other things) that were easy to install and made a difference. There are others who have have/had a passion for the SVX who bring forth ideas if not products to help us go forward. We still have some people truely devoted to saving/improving the SVX, Dayle at Motorsports for example, Nate1986, (yes a slacker but still) We can no longer buy Koni's. We can no longer afford to buy PWR radiators. ($900.00?!?!) Porter is gone, Trevor is gone. Next time you need an alternator how about call Christian at Maniac Motors... My suggestion is to find someone who can keep these cars on the road and make them better of learn how to do it yourself. PS, Thank God for the Aussies!
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www.svxfiles.com The first SuperCharged SVX, the first 4.44 gears, the first equal length headers, the first phenolic spacers, the first Class Glass fiberglass hood, the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway Fiberglass Hood thread My locker 4.44 Swap link |
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Re: Some sad news;
Trevor is still here - just lurking in the background, I hear from him when he feels that someone is being led up the garden path...so he still gets his 2 pennies worth on the forum.
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1995 LSI, Added the following - Gear Firm-Up unit (that I sell) together with Power TCU ROM & Power switch, K&N air filter, SVX side badges (USA type), Rear Deck Blower (JDM type), Side front markers (USA type), Side rear markers (USA type), Middle rear light (USA type), USA OEM Fog Lights fitted into NZ OEM glass (NZ OEM headlights had only reflectors fitted) Full set of yellow (90SH) Polish bushes includes 15 min mod, R1 Concepts drilled/slotted/gold finish rotors & Red covered braided brake lines (both from Dayle at Motorsport warehouse), EBC Redstuff brake pads. Full SVX bra (only used for shows). Koni adjustable inserts fitted inside OEM strut body, Zoom lowering springs (2" lower), OEM headlight washers fitted. |
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Re: Some sad news;
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Cannot understand why the PWR went up from $450 to $900? As for Trevor, he is a really nice guy, he helped me on numerous occasions and I think we really need knowledgeable people like him. Nate with all the pressure going on with him at Pennant, is rarely here. OAB_AU is gone... Good thing we still have OT and John as active members on this forum.
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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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Re: Some sad news;
Sad to hear.
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Alexander (Norway) My subarus: 1992 Svx LSI 5-MT(3.54) 1998 Legacy BG 2.5L GX |
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Re: Some sad news;
Very sad. All of my SVXi have had various ECUtune items, my silver has the transmission cooling method suggested by Mike
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Re: Some sad news;
Wow! Very sad to hear.... There goes the gatekeeper to turboing the SVX
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Re: Some sad news;
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Just let me know what program you want to run.
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www.svxfiles.com The first SuperCharged SVX, the first 4.44 gears, the first equal length headers, the first phenolic spacers, the first Class Glass fiberglass hood, the first with 4, 4.44s in his driveway Fiberglass Hood thread My locker 4.44 Swap link |
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Re: Some sad news;
There's always Hydra, which according to Nate is the best route for turbo tuning, especially with YT's base map.
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1992 Dark Teal LS-L w/ 165k+ miles (traded ) Mods: Power Slot front rotors, polyurethane sway bar bushings, window scratcher fix, SPD hood struts, Outlaw Engineering phenolic spacers, Bontrager Works 22mm rear sway bar, R-134a conversion, 93 Legacy SS 5 speed swap, Ceika coilovers, ARP head studs 2001 Black Toyota Sequoia (hauler/daily) 1992 Blue Toyota Cressida (drift car) 1992 Red Toyota MR2 (weekend/track day car) |
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Re: Some sad news;
I've still got his infamous 150HP Ecutune stage 2 nitrous setup in the garage. Hate to see him leave the svx trade, but a man's gotta eat too.
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Matt Locker Link 2015 BRZ Limited 6MT 92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting 92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles 19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !. 89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P. |
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Re: Some sad news;
I really think our answer is converting to parts from other subarus. We know the STi has pretty similar suspension components, and the transmissions bolt up. Instead of getting discouraged that we're slowly loosing upgrades, we should be focusing on fitting other parts from other subies.
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1992 Pearl White LS Owned since 2009 175k Miles STi Airlift Performance air suspension 2005 WRX manual swap Rear wheel drive K-Staff front bumper Delta Speed side skirts JDM clear corners Smallcar grille Subaru XT steering wheel Subaru XT shift knob First bagged SVX in the world Worlds first SVX on air suspension. Custom made (by myself) spare tire subwoofer. |
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