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[huck369]

Originally Posted by svxistentialist

I know you guys like your XTs, so I'm taking it as granted they are probably good to own and nice to drive. They're Subies.

However, not wishing to ruffle feathers or upset anybody, I won't cry for them as I've always thought they represent the nadir of bodywork design from the eighties; how NOT to design a car, they are plug ugly.

They look like something designed by someone whose principal artistic strength is origami.

Now Dayle's two Mitsubishis are the opposite side of that particular design streak: short, butch, purposeful and balanced in proportion.

Subaru used an XT6 mule to road test the SVX suspension and chassis. For me, the SVX is the shape of car that the XT should have been.

I mean no offense guys, for me the XT is a shape that is really difficult to like.

Joe

No Offense taken Joe....I honestly didn't care much for the Xt's when I first saw them either....but after owning one for a while, they kind of "Grow" on you...and they are a blast to drive....much lighter, and more nimble than a stock SVX

[svxistentialist]

Yes, that actually is about what I would figure them to be. They have a pretty nice interior, it's the outside shape I react to I suppose.

Do they rust?

Joe

[crazyhorse]

Originally Posted by svxistentialist

Do they rust?

Joe

Being EA series cars, they have the typical 80's Subaru factory installed rust. No better or worse than any late 80's japaneese car tho.

[Sir. Nate]

my '81 wagon has ZERO rust. I was very suprised.

[Michael Blue]

Originally Posted by svxistentialist

...They look like something designed by someone whose principal artistic strength is origami...

It's funny you word it that way. This is a blurb about origami that mentions Giugiaro, the the designer of the SVX...

http://www.mastersoforigami.com/inde...32&L=1&type=12

"From Sheet to Form. The Techniques of Folding as an Inspiration for Artists and Designers" on August 11-12"

"Be it the distinctive "Folded Paper" - car design of Giorgio Giugiaro, the Osanbashi Pier in Yokohama or Issey Miyake's fashion creations. There are endless examples of the influence that the millennia-old art of paper folding commonly known as origami has had on design, art, architecture or fashion. On August 11-12 an extraordinary workshop focused on origami as a source of inspiration for artists and designers..."

[svxistentialist]

I'd better be more careful in my similes.

I didn't mean it as a compliment.

Joe

[Turbone]

Huck, I'm surprised you didnt mention the true meaning of the XT shape/design. It has the same aerodynamic coefficient as the Corvette of the same era. Altho its far from being in the same body class

[themoneypit]

Originally Posted by Sir. Nate

my '81 wagon has ZERO rust. I was very suprised.

dude you live in cali... of course it has no rust. find some more and ship them out this way for us in the "rust belt"

[Stylincoyote]

Yep, I'm here. I don't get a chance to play online much, but this website is an excellent source of information. Thanks.

I am excited that I recently repaired my misfire.
When hot, in gear, w/park brake engaged, the misfire is exaggerated. I just unplugged injectors until the stumble had an even gait.
VIOLA! Number 6 had no change. I ordered a #1 coil pack (because it will work in 4 of the 6 positions with the longest lead) and installed it in about 15 minute before work the other day. So far, no more misfire and my mileage went up by 4 mPG!



'93 SVX-LSi Barcelona Anniversary
83k, all stock but the Enkei/Toyos

[Bobb]

Ilove it when that happens!

Talking Is this thing ON?
Yep, I'm here. I don't get a chance to play online much, but this website is an excellent source of information. Thanks.

I am excited that I recently repaired my misfire.
When hot, in gear, w/park brake engaged, the misfire is exaggerated. I just unplugged injectors until the stumble had an even gait.
VIOLA! Number 6 had no change. I ordered a #1 coil pack (because it will work in 4 of the 6 positions with the longest lead) and installed it in about 15 minute before work the other day. So far, no more misfire and my mileage went up by 4 mPG! Take care, BOBB

re misfire and my mileage went up by 4 mPG!

[Evil One]

Hi, my name is Jim... have lurked here for years.
Currently live in Granite Falls NC... moving to Holyoke Ma in a week.
Looking into buying my first SVX so I have been on a bit more than normal lately.
One I actually get one... I shall be pretty regular here


Jim

[svxistentialist]

Hey, 2 new #1 first posters!!

You are very welcome fellas!

And Stylin, that's an excellent fix, you know your onions!



Joe

[Bucky92]

I happen to be a lurker...I have no SVX..but I know Subbyru89..Hocrest...subeman90...themoneypit...Tur bone...Huck..and met some at the Dragon Meet..

I have a very memorable XT6...my yellow and black 88
I also have a 92 Loyale wagon and a 93 Impreza L sedan

Since my XT6 is the closest relative to the SVX..here ya go folks:

With Hucks SVX and Hocrests lovely Princess in the back

[huck369]

Originally Posted by Bucky92

I happen to be a lurker...I have no SVX..but I know Subbyru89..Hocrest...subeman90...themoneypit...Tur bone...Huck..and met some at the Dragon Meet..

Howdy Connie, you Lurker you...

[svxistentialist]

A lurking hornet driver.

This is new!

Joe