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#1
08-11-2003, 11:54 PM
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Just bought car from shisvx!
Hello everyone, I'm a new member to this group, I get my svx from shisvx (Hi Kelli!)...she told me to join this site, for good info...I will be getting a new tranny put in first...Just wanted to know what is the best trans. cooler and external filter, that I should put in? Can any one recommend a good place to buy from? I live in Portland, Oregon, and there is a place out here that sells a shift kit for $45, which I've heard would be good for the car..so I will be getting that this week...I guess I will use Mobil 1 for the ATF fluid...Well I'm happy to be a member and I can't wait to get my car! It is still in transit from NJ...Thanks for any info you guys may have for a new owner! Sean
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#3
08-12-2003, 01:22 AM
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Hey Rob,
The car has about 124,00 miles on it..but the trans. is going..so that is my first big fix...I was going to put in a K&N air filter..but there were many posts against this..so maybe I will use STI..or just keeping replacing the paper stock filter..ahaha...There seems to be soo many different opinions on evey subject, but I think I will learn alot from the site, so I won't throw any cigarettes out the window any time soon..!
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#4
08-12-2003, 06:21 AM
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Wecome to the board, Sleepy! And congrats for buying an SVX, especially that one. Kelli had a lot of love invested in it. You'll learn more in a month form hanging out in this sight than you ever dreamed you would. Feel free to post any questions, folks here jump to be of assistance. A nicer group of people can't be found! In a hurry for an answer? Use the search button, it's your friend.
 Again, welcome, and take good care of the "Princess". 
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Pearl '92 LS-L 179K (Historic 1st 5-speed SVX) Mods: 5-speed, 4.11's, Group-N motor mounts, dual Magnaflows, cone air filter, Kenwood MP-228 CD/Receiver, white-faced gauges, '97 grill, custom window tinting. Ebony Mica '92 LS 80K Oct 2002 - Dec 2004: Victim of theft. She served me well. You can tell the lack of craftsmanship by the wrinkles in the duct tape.
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#5
08-12-2003, 07:44 AM
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Princess Pearlie Dimples is going all the way to Oregon, OH MY!!
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Chris SVX World Network Administrator -1993 Subaru SVX LS-L, Barcelona Red, #46, 160,000+ Miles (Sold to SomethingElse  )-2011 Toyota Sienna SE, Black, 30,000+ Miles (Swagger Wagon  )-2002 BMW R 1150R ABS, Black, 26,000+ Miles (Daily Driver  )SVX Owner from February 1997 to March 2008 SVX Online Community Member since February 1998 SVX World Network Member since February 2002, Member #520 Life is a game. Play to win. The world belongs to those who can laugh at it.
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#6
08-12-2003, 09:01 AM
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Howdy Sleepy
Finally, another neighbor. My name is Stephen and I am your local(Beaverton) super-modded 5 spd SVX nut/used parts source. So if you have any questions or want to meet up, drop me an line. elninoalex@cs.com. Welcome to the club!
Stephen
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92 Ebony - Level 10/n2o REAR-ENDED 92 Teal - painted yellow/4.11 5spd/n2o SOLD 92 Claret - 4.44 SOLD 94 Barcelona - FWD SOLD 92 Ebony - 3.90 SOLD 94 Laguna ROLLING w/4.44s/Ecutune ECU +TCU/STI springs/Infiniti M45 rims
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#7
08-12-2003, 11:09 AM
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Just go with a regular old Fram filter. At 8 bucks a piece, its cheap enough to replace every year, and the K&N drop in doesn't provide any additional power that I've heard of (but it DOES allow more dirt in your engine)
- Rob
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#8
08-12-2003, 05:07 PM
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Hi Sleepy
I am up North of you. Glad to see you joined in here. We are always happy to help where we can.
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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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#9
08-12-2003, 07:51 PM
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Oh sure, Earl, just lure the poor unsuspecting lad into your Forest of Fuji, where you'll make an offer he can't refuse. Ron (A pearly for Earley).
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Good s**t happened.  69 was worth the wait.'92 stock semi-pristine ebony - 160K '96 Grand Caravan - 240K '01 Miata SE - 79K '07 Chrysler Pacifica - 60k - future money pit.
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#10
08-12-2003, 09:22 PM
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Great site!
Hey, thanks everyone for the warm welcome...this must be the best place for svx advice/info! Well I am taking notes...I want to keep the car in good shape, and I will bring what I learn to the mechanic when any work is done...I'm glad I went with an SVX...I was actually also thinking about an early 90's non turbo 300zx, because I was scared the SVX might not be a good every day driver, but I think the zx has more problems...and the SVX is just more of a unique and rare vehicle..! I was close to getting a 94 L model, but it's nice having AWD in rainy Oregon...! Glad to know there are some other owners up here in the North..! Sean
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#11
08-12-2003, 11:08 PM
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Gee Ron - scare the poor guy away! Now I will have to sneek up on him.
Maybe I should use the Box o wine trick!  
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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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#12
08-13-2003, 04:54 AM
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Earl,
It's OK to use some of Ron's tricks. His Box-O-Wine one is very reliable, which is more than I can say for his His 'Box-O Chivas'; and I strongly recommend against using his 'Box-O-Shorts' trick.
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Larry III & The Beautiful Naviguesser '19 Tungsten Pearl Outback 3.6R Ltd...."AISHA" '08 Harvest Gold Outback 3.0L. L. L. Bean...."AIJOU" '07 Gray Diamond Pearl Outback XT Ltd..."AH SO" '05 White Pearl & Silver BAJA Turbo..."AH HA" '97 Bordeaux Pearl SVX LSi..."SUBYDOO" '94 White Pearl SVX LSi..."PEARLY" '92 White Pearl SVX LSL w/touring pkg..."SVXY" '92 Teal SVX LSL w/touring pkg..."ALCYONE" '96 Polo Green LSi ... "MIDORI" '00 Black Dodge VIPER RT-10... "VINNIE" Engineers do it with precision. English teachers are novel lovers. Home: larrysingeriii@comcast.net  SVX FEVER, CATCH IT AT A MEET NEAR YOU !!
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#13
08-13-2003, 05:01 AM
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Sean,
Welcome to our family. Most SVXers used to recommend the Level 10 (northern NJ) or Don Wang (southern Cal.) rebuild of the auto trannys. These were usually followed by the Subaru rebuilt replacement auto tranny. Lately however, the 5-speed manual tranny swap seems to be catching on. So the choice is yours. Good Luck and please take good care of "Princess Pearly Dimples."
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Larry III & The Beautiful Naviguesser '19 Tungsten Pearl Outback 3.6R Ltd...."AISHA" '08 Harvest Gold Outback 3.0L. L. L. Bean...."AIJOU" '07 Gray Diamond Pearl Outback XT Ltd..."AH SO" '05 White Pearl & Silver BAJA Turbo..."AH HA" '97 Bordeaux Pearl SVX LSi..."SUBYDOO" '94 White Pearl SVX LSi..."PEARLY" '92 White Pearl SVX LSL w/touring pkg..."SVXY" '92 Teal SVX LSL w/touring pkg..."ALCYONE" '96 Polo Green LSi ... "MIDORI" '00 Black Dodge VIPER RT-10... "VINNIE" Engineers do it with precision. English teachers are novel lovers. Home: larrysingeriii@comcast.net SVX FEVER, CATCH IT AT A MEET NEAR YOU !!
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#14
08-13-2003, 10:44 PM
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Hopefully the car will get there a day early, just to surprise ya! i have been away for the past few days on a short vacation, glad to see that you logged on. i miss her very much and you better call me when she gets there...and take no interest in Chicane, nobody else does
wish you the best of luck with her! Kelli
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Previous owner of the Princess Pearlie "Dimples" as of 8/6/03 1992 LS-L Pearl 124k "Yeah, that thingy!" owner of the new 1992 LS-L Pearl "Susie" I am a pessimistic optimistic. I think the worst is going to happen, that way when it does, i don't feel as bad, but if the best happens, i am twice as happy.
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#15
08-14-2003, 08:13 PM
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in regards the trannie cooler, i can't say there is a "best" one. the important thing is to have one put in. they are readily available on the net and in trannie shops and auto supply places. there is an subaru external filter which should be on your car (under the battery as i recall). subaru sells a replacement cartridge for it. i suggest you get a replacement cartridge and have it put i when you do the trannie rebuild. also, if possible carry a box of wine in the trunk, just in case ron shows up near your town.
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