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I have changed my attitude after hearing the full estimate from my mechanic. I am tearing this ****er apart and doing the work myself. If I can't finish it with parts I purchase and install myself at that point I'll call for help. Do I have to lift the car up to change these control arm parts because I'm guessing that I don't.
This is not a problem. I am going to get good at working on my car. Probably tomorrow I'll have it towed from the lot. This is getting done right; done by me and my gearhead friends. They usually work on VWs but metric's metric -- right?
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92 SVX LSL in claret 142k "The limits of my language mean the limits of my world." -- Ludwig Wittgenstein |
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Quote:
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& if you run out of ideas, or skills, c'mon back & ask. I'm SURE someone will help.
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You'll find that the svx is pretty easy to work on. You'll also find all the help you need along the way here.
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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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the mechanic just informed me that his hourly rate is 92.50 as opposed to 76.50 if I bring my own parts. which means he's not doing the work -- or any work -- ever -- on this car.
****ing shiester. what's the best 16" tires I can get for the money?
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92 SVX LSL in claret 142k "The limits of my language mean the limits of my world." -- Ludwig Wittgenstein |
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insurance
Don't you have any insurance on this car? I am a claims adjuster for AAA, Comprehensive and Collision are cheap on the SVX in most states, glass coverage can be a ***** because of the cost of the windshield but still not terrible,... if your "accident" were because you hit a squirell and swerved it would be a COMP loss with no fault, a cheap deductible, and no increase on your rates.... not that i would ever suggest lying to your insurance company.. the blood sucking *$&*@%!
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Jeremy 1994 Subaru SVX LSi - Laguna Blue Pearl - sold 1994 Subaru SVX LSi - Emerald Green Pearl - sold 1996 Subaru SVX LSi - Bordeaux Pearl - traded 1996 Subaru SVX LSi - Bordeaux Pearl - sold 1994 Nissan 300zx Convertible - Emerald - 102k mi 1999 Mercedes SLK230 Sport - Brilliant Silver - 83k mi 1990 Ford Taurus SHO - Oxford White - 10k mi |
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crazy insurance claims adjusters.
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Kenneth 1997 Subaru SVX LSi "Svetlana" #185 of 640 - 09/1996 - Polo Green Pearl - 34k miles 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Everett" #8738 - 01/1992 - Ebony Pearl - 139k miles - 5MT shifty - Sold 07/31/2011 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Sven" #1599 - 05/1991 - Claret - 168k miles - Traded 05/11/2005 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited CVT - Crystal White Pearl - 2.8k miles 2021 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited CVT - Horizon Blue Pearl - 17k miles 2023 Volkswagen Jetta S 6MT - Pure White - 2.6k miles 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Limited EV - Ceramic White - 30k miles |
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I don't have any insurance on the vehicle itself to speak of -- I'm 19 so I got the bare minimum afaik. I'll check but so far this accident has not been reported.
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92 SVX LSL in claret 142k "The limits of my language mean the limits of my world." -- Ludwig Wittgenstein |
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