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August 28th VT Cruise Through The Hills
Hey, jumping over from www.nasioc.com here. I just bought my 1992 SVX LS and have already learned a ton from this site. Thanks! I'll lurk for a while before n00bing it up with questions.
I didn't search since I'm flying out of work last minute to try to sleep (double shifts rock my world). But I though people near New England might be interested in this drive. Naturally, it'll be highly Impreza-centric, but those who know NESIC know it's about the friendliest regional gaggle of car folks you could hope to find. I hope to see a few more SVX's there. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...php?p=10381954 Quote:
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Welcome to the site. Driving them is the best part of having one.
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19 |
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On the drive, I met a new friend named Massive Understeer. I need to fix the front swaybar links (rattlesnakes), get a bigger rear bar, and mess around with tire pressure.
Tranny first though - powerflush, cooler, filter. Right now, something's leaking underneath and the trans is not inspiring extreme confidence. It's a little shaky. Time to start asking tech questions. |
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NH cruises are fun, I went one one last year with Ted (NHsilverSTI and a bunch of other NESIOC guys uncluding Gus, Bilal, Vinny, and a bunch of other guys. But that was in the snow and muddy back roads with my Legacy. I told Ted if he got one together this fall (before snow and salt) then I would be in with my SVX.
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92 SVX #772 140k 6speed, ECU Tune stage II, Koni/Ground control, 3,270lbs. 91 Legacy Turbo 5spd. FMIC, crappy stock turbo, ACT clutch. 78 BRAT (New toy) (Soon to be EJ22T powered) 90 240 SX. RB25 powered!! DRIFT!!!111!!! (GF's car) To many cars to spend time on teh web! |
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Welcome to the club, Fuzz. I just put 2+2 and realized who you were from teh OT (hadn't seen this thread yet)
If you find that fat rear swaybar make sure to let us in on it. I have found that running about 47F/44R along with poly bushings = oversteer. One member has made a few custom rear swaybars but other than that we are out of luck.
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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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Hey. I don't know if you caught my description on NASIOC but I'm taking a break for a while. I waste way too much time there.
Anyway, I was thinking of motzablocko (?)'s rear bar, poly bushings, and trying to find something I can drop in to upgrade the end links (clattering now). I'll post back if I find anything interesting. 47F/44R? Do you find that pounds over rough pavement? I've been experimenting with high/low 30's, though I haven't really been driving hard since the Cruise. |
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Alot of us have been waiting for Mtobolzco's rear sway bar but he is still working on it. I'll be one of the first in line when he does get them on the market.
The pressure I run is a little hard on rough pavement and 225/45/17 tires but the handling more than makes up for it. I've run around 45/42 on the stock rims on the wife's svx down to about 42/38 and it handles much better and still doesn't pound bad with the squishy 55's. You'll find the tires will wear much more evenly with the pressure higher than subaru recommends. I ruined a few sets of tires at the stock pressures before experimenting with higher pressure. I got 25k out of my last set of azenis sports at the higher pressure with no cupping.
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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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In my last autocross I ran my first run on normal pressures (40/36) but noticed too much flex on just the fronts so I upped them to (45/36) which helped a lot.
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