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They are very fun cars.
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Tom So sad to hear of your change and a loss of input on the forum. Many times I still consider the same. I have been a forum lurker since the early forums and seen the changes in personalities and innovations through the years. Yours was on the forefront. So much has changed on what is available for SVXs. I just had DRW transmission on the west coast build a trans, but have not installed it yet. A lot of money to invest in a declining valued vehicle, even with 68k mil. Time to put it to work or also move on. Also looking for perfect pearl driver front fender. do not respond unless you have such and enjoy the future Beeemer. Steve
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Very well put Steve.
I've got one with 40K miles and I'm keeping the miles low and keeping it stock. Money wise in my lifetime it will never repay my care, but that is not a bother to me. I love it like a mother loves a ginger haired boy. The problem for SVX owners is this low value, low appreciation of their worth. I have several other SVXes, I'm going to modify the bejaysus out of them, and use them like I stole them. [Well, at the price they were a steal, actually ] A few things to attend to when buying an SVX: Don't buy one that looks uncared for or that has a wrong owner profile. It will cost you multiples of the purchase price to put right. Don't buy one as a cheap and stylish vehicle for college. It is stylish, but running costs will be lots higher than expected. Don't buy one expecting them to appreciate in value. It's not happening anytime soon. Do buy one that looks immaculate, good to excellent interior, one careful and caring owner, full history. Its value to you will be in the feelgood factor of ownership and driving it. Do buy one with tasteful modifications. But only if the current owner can text or type in full non-truncated grammatical English. Tom is a great ambassador for the SVX, the man knows his onions. I'm hoping he sticks around and keeps us all road legal. Joe
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I haven't traveled in that area since I first saw Crash Bill drive! Can Austin really be any worse than his dad behind the wheel of a breeder buggie? I'm assuming his mothers genes should give him a slight advantage even without the experience of sliding everyone elses cars towards large immobile objects his dad has.
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Tom and I are coming down to the final two weeks of being open. My feelings are some what mixed about it, but overall I am looking forward to feeling relieved. Thanks again for those of you who supported our venture and our work.
Reminder: If there are any parts you need, the time to ask is now, before more items get discarded.
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Thank you, thank you very much... -Bill
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Bill, I am picking up that breather on Wednesday night from my powdercoat guy. PM me the address of where it needs to get shipped to.
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LOL
Don't worry, I'll still let you drive the TVR. Agreed value insurance is a beautiful thing!
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Also sorry to see you go, though I understand the reasons. Good Luck with future endeavorers. |
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There is a how-to posted on how to retrofit new struts to the stock brackets. If you have a drill and a vise, you'll be able to DIY. The ball studs and lifter springs are available from spdhardware.com.
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I read on here that you had been selling them at about $60 a pair? is that right, if that is the case then it is just as cost effective to buy a already modified set. |
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Sucks to hear about this, I'm sure I could have used you guys as a resource at one point or another too.
Do you guys have a tan driver's side armrest? I mean the one that is attached to the door, I think it separates from the rest of the inner door panel but I could be mistaken. The suede on mine is in bad shape and I'd like to replace it with a nice one. Also need a master power window switch (auto down) and the tan plastic door sill piece on the driver's side (every single clip on mine is broken ). Let me know if you guys have any of this, or if I'm too late! I may be able to come up with more too lol...
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you like dumpster diving?? We have begun to officially clean out... Everything must go happened a while ago
Tom |
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I figured that was the case. I meant to post a while ago but just plain forgot to until it was too late...
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