Pearl 4WS JDM at SoCal Peterson Meet

[NeedForSpeed]

Wow, the Peterson Automobile Museum was a blast, and the private tour was priceless. I could certainly do that venue more than once per year.

Again, a hearty thanks to Paul for sharing the VIP treatment he has earned with the rest of us. New friends, a great time by all. Thanks to all of you.

If anyone wishes to post pictures or comments of/about the Pearl Alcyone, let's make this thread the official discussion.

See you all here, and at the next SoCal meet

[K_Dub]

Discuss...

[Green1995SVX]

Did I miss something? What is the background of this? Who owns it? Where did it come from?

[icingdeath88]

Yea I thought Earl's was the only JDM SVX in the US. And forget 4WS. What's it like, how did it drive??? (did anyone drive it?) Would it be worth the effort/time/money required to get 4WS working on a USDM one?

And where'd it come from. Looks like it's got Japanese plates. And what's with the Ebony 4WS one in your sig? You been holding out on us??

[K_Dub]

Originally Posted by Green1995SVX

Did I miss something? What is the background of this? Who owns it? Where did it come from?

I want to let NeedForSpeed tell give you the low down, but I can't leave you hanging any longer. Here's what I know:
It's his.
He's a secretive guy.
It took a lot of work.
It's freakin' AMAZING!
I want one
1992 Alcyone SVX Version-L w/4WS is approved for show and display by the NTHSA. www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/sdlist040109.pdf

[icingdeath88]

Originally Posted by K_Dub

I want to let NeedForSpeed tell give you the low down, but I can't leave you hanging any longer. Here's what I know:
It's his.
He's a secretive guy.
It took a lot of work.
It's freakin' AMAZING!
I want one
1992 Alcyone SVX Version-L w/4WS is approved for show and display by the NTHSA. www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/sdlist040109.pdf

Yea but did anyone drive it to compare?? I've been wondering what the 4WS is actually like to drive for a while now. (Our English friends with the 4WS cars might want to chime in as well .)

[NeedForSpeed]

Originally Posted by icingdeath88

Yea but did anyone drive it to compare?? I've been wondering what the 4WS is actually like to drive for a while now. (Our English friends with the 4WS cars might want to chime in as well .)

I've driven it 4500 miles in five years, "did anyone", yes, I'm anyone.
It's late, been a fantastic weekend, but exhausting. More later

Much appreciation for posting pics of 'Autobahn Ninja'

[svxistentialist]

Originally Posted by K_Dub

1992 Alcyone SVX Version-L w/4WS is approved for show and display by the NTHSA. www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/import/sdlist040109.pdf

The Version L is approved because of all the hard work Ron has done with the nhtsa to get the car approved, going on five years now.

Here is a picture of his Pearlie car [ reg L117WPX] taken nearly five years ago at the UK meet:



You might notice it is still carrying the same Japanese Bilstein sticker on the front bumper. Ron has certainly kept it in great shape since then. Well, considering he had just thrashed the nuts off it on the continental autobahns it's in great shape!

He's been keeping it secret until he had all the wrinkles out of the administrative duct tape. Hopefully now some of you may benefit by importing your SVX, using the path Ron has laid down.

Joe

[b3lha]

She looks great Ron. You've done a nice job cleaning her up.

[icingdeath88]

Originally Posted by NeedForSpeed

I've driven it 4500 miles in five years, "did anyone", yes, I'm anyone.
It's late, been a fantastic weekend, but exhausting. More later

Much appreciation for posting pics of 'Autobahn Ninja'

I was thinking someone had brought it temporarily just for the meet or something. So what's the story? "Show and display" only? That's progress I guess.

[NeedForSpeed]

Originally Posted by icingdeath88

I was thinking someone had brought it temporarily just for the meet or something. So what's the story? "Show and display" only? That's progress I guess.

I will tell the story of the most notorious SVX in the world ,
please allow me a couple of days to catch up

Notice the supercharged UK-spec Pearl in the JAE meet picture

[b3lha]

Originally Posted by NeedForSpeed

Notice the supercharged Pearl in the JAE meet picture

It sure is devine.

[svxistentialist]

Originally Posted by b3lha

It sure is devine.

Graham won't take too kindly to that remark, Sir!

But, and a small but, I will point out that that particular supercharger apparatus currently resides in the only supercharged Version L in the world, that we know of.

Mine! Hah!

Joe

[NeedForSpeed]

I'm not the only one with a NeedForSpeed

[dynomatt]

So Ron...this is what all the parts went to?

Always wondered why you went to such great lengths to get RHD bits.

M