8 SVX's at Sydney Meet-up!!

Jamsvx · #1 11-10-2002, 05:03 AM

Well...its finally happened!!!

8 SVX's turned up at St Ives this afternon for a bbq and get together hosted by Martin (1992 SVX).

There were

Blake -92 - burgandy
James - 92 charcoal grey
Niell + Howard - 4ws 1991
Martin - 92 white
Kienan - 92 charcoal grey
Chris - 95 - the last yellow one in Australia!
Keith - 92 burgandy
Gordon - 93 white

And a fellow in a 911 Porsche who has been looking for an SVX for some time now!

A great time had by all and there will be lots of pictures to put up as soon as possible.

Had a great time guys and the little run we had afterwards certainly grabbed the stares!!

James

#2 11-12-2002, 05:18 AM

here are some of the pics form the meet

http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group...cy=112&.type=u

they are on the yahoo svxtreme picture locker

i think we should all go out to wisemans ferry next, stop in at our place for a barby, its on the way

Neill

and the 1991 4WS SVX is still for sale....

oab_au · #3 11-12-2002, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by FREESTYLER
here are some of the pics form the meet

http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group...cy=112&.type=u

they are on the yahoo svxtreme picture locker

i think we should all go out to wisemans ferry next, stop in at our place for a barby, its on the way

Neill

and the 1991 4WS SVX is still for sale....

Neill get an error message on that link.
Wished I was there. (Floyd)
HARVEY.

OK Neil went to the site hunted them out.

LarryIII · #4 11-12-2002, 06:13 PM

Congratulations to all you Aussie SVXers.

I hope that you all enjoyed yourselves and had a great time.

I think the yellow SVX looked terrific (but don't let Randy know).

svxistentialist · #5 11-17-2002, 01:32 PM

Good work! You had as many SVXs as we did in Devon.

No doubt you had a rare old time just as we did.

James, almost bought a car very same as yours in colour. Found one in Japan, 4ws, all options, dark metallic grey. Got in touch with Paddles about it, but before we could organise someone to look it over, it was sold.

Next time I find one I might stick a small deposit on before negotiating..VRT office wanted between 1500 and 3000 Euro to import it anyway. Would have made it relatively expensive for a twelve year old car. Was nice though!

Joe

Jamsvx · #6 11-17-2002, 04:12 PM

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Originally posted by svxistentialist
Good work! You had as many SVXs as we did in Devon.

No doubt you had a rare old time just as we did.

James, almost bought a car very same as yours in colour. Found one in Japan, 4ws, all options, dark metallic grey. Got in touch with Paddles about it, but before we could organise someone to look it over, it was sold.

Next time I find one I might stick a small deposit on before negotiating..VRT office wanted between 1500 and 3000 Euro to import it anyway. Would have made it relatively expensive for a twelve year old car. Was nice though!

Joe

Now that would be a nice nice car!! Do you mind if I ask how much they wanted for it/what it sold for?

There are some pics that I have to upload but have not had a chance yet.

I spent a few hours polishing the front section of my car (will do it in stages) - no matter how hard I try, I cannot get that 'mirror glaze' that you see on other cars..and my paint is in very good condiiton.

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Aredubjay · #7 11-17-2002, 09:54 PM

James,
Congrats on what seems to be an excellent meet. Keep growing the numbers!

svxistentialist · #8 11-18-2002, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jamsvx

Now that would be a nice nice car!! Do you mind if I ask how much they wanted for it/what it sold for?

There are some pics that I have to upload but have not had a chance yet.

I spent a few hours polishing the front section of my car (will do it in stages) - no matter how hard I try, I cannot get that 'mirror glaze' that you see on other cars..and my paint is in very good condiiton.

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

James, I probably shouldn't tell you this, I have no idea what you paid for yours. They wanted Y200,000, I make that Euro1400. That might be 2000Au$, not sure of your exchange rate.

Not sure why you can't get a glaze. Perhaps the topcoat, which is clear, has been UV damaged. If you are not having success, rethink before you do much more of the car. I expect I do not have to tell you not to polish in direct sunlight, it damages the surface. Would not hurt to go to a professional restorer for an opinion. Classic car clubs would have tame experts in the ranks. An American company called Meguiars have a fabulous range of surface cleaners and polishes, and the experts to apply it in most markets.

You may, probably do, need to do a deep cleanse before applying top shine. Don't go too far along the polish route until you find out.

Best of luck with it,

Joe

Jamsvx · #9 11-18-2002, 07:06 PM

err.....was perhaps a bit too keen to do the polishing...does ambiant sunlight count???

*hangs head in shame*

$2000AU....*faints*

Bargain!!!

James scrurries away, thankful that only 1/3 of the car has been polished

Quote:

Originally posted by svxistentialist

James, I probably shouldn't tell you this, I have no idea what you paid for yours. They wanted Y200,000, I make that Euro1400. That might be 2000Au$, not sure of your exchange rate.

Not sure why you can't get a glaze. Perhaps the topcoat, which is clear, has been UV damaged. If you are not having success, rethink before you do much more of the car. I expect I do not have to tell you not to polish in direct sunlight, it damages the surface. Would not hurt to go to a professional restorer for an opinion. Classic car clubs would have tame experts in the ranks. An American company called Meguiars have a fabulous range of surface cleaners and polishes, and the experts to apply it in most markets.

You may, probably do, need to do a deep cleanse before applying top shine. Don't go too far along the polish route until you find out.

Best of luck with it,

Joe

svxistentialist · #10 11-19-2002, 01:05 AM

Polish dries too quickly in sun, bonds to surface.

Don't worry about it, can be buffed off by machine. Polish only indoors, or on a very dull day.

You have those??

Joe

Jamsvx · #11 11-19-2002, 04:02 PM

Indoors??? Yep, we have some of them...we can also go out them too!!

Overcast days are very short on supply at the moment - I will have to try and find a garage to do the rest of the polishing in

*kicks himself very very hard*

James

wawazat?? · #12 11-19-2002, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by svxistentialist
Polish only indoors, or on a very dull day.

You have those??

Joe

Do you not have those Joe?

Todd

svxistentialist · #13 11-20-2002, 09:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by wawazat??

Do you not have those Joe?

Todd

Way hey Todd, you oughta know

Last man out turns off the light. Did you by any chance leave the shower on when you left? Seems to have beem raining here since you flew back, except for the couple of weeks Randy's Megan was here.

Joe