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06-16-2008, 09:03 PM
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Towed and Screwed
Here's the skinny...
Car impounded on traffic stop May-30- didn't realize local school district police could pull you over on a freeway, expensive lesson learned. Officers were informed that a flatbed was required. Officers said the tow company was liable for any damage. SVX towed approximately 1 mile on rear wheels. June-4, the transmission begins to slip in 2nd and 3rd and binds in tight slow turns. Also a new vibration from the rear is felt 60-80 mph. The power light blinks at start. I have yet to run diagnosis. Transmission was rebuilt August 2005 and again latter May 2007. Suggestions for next course of action would be greatly appreciated. Signed Tired of rebuild expenses 
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#2
06-16-2008, 09:16 PM
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Re: Towed and Screwed
Well if the towing company is liable for damages then they should pay for a tranny.
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06-16-2008, 11:32 PM
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Re: Towed and Screwed
why did they impound your car in the first place? did you not have insurance, or something like that? if you dont mind me asking, im just curious as to why they would impound a car on a traffic stop.
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1992 silver/black LSL - 142,xxx miles power mode switch, ecu crush, intake silencer removal, ecutune, B&M transmission cooler 1971 toyota landcruiser - project.... someday
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06-16-2008, 11:46 PM
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Re: Towed and Screwed
Well I believe a new transmission is in order on behalf of the Tow Company
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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles
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#5
06-17-2008, 05:03 AM
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Re: Towed and Screwed
The local school police did not feel I stopped soon or long enough- we not even close to any school. I was charged with felony evading with a motor vehicle. Seems in Texas any peace officer can pull you over anywhere- regardless of jurisdiction. Expensive lesson learned.
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06-17-2008, 05:27 AM
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Felony evading sounds serious; your lawyer's first order of business probably should be dealing with that. dcb
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06-17-2008, 02:13 PM
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06-17-2008, 02:27 PM
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Re: Towed and Screwed
Same deal... The rear drive is connected by a clutch pack only... towing it a mile won't kill it. Might hurt the AWD performance but will not destroy the transmission
Tom
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06-17-2008, 03:33 PM
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Re: Towed and Screwed
Have you talked with the tow company, yet? If you go hiring an attorney, and the tow company is willing to cooperate already, you'll be on the hook for attorney's fees. If the tow company is willing to play ball (which they almost never are, but you have to give them the chance to) there is almost nothing to be gained from hiring a lawyer. Just one man's opinion.
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1992 LSL Pearlie: 108k, 15min/$15 mod, Alternator wiring "upgrade," Power Mode switch, K&N drop-in, 4500k 35w low-beam HIDs, 3000k 35w fog HIDs, lots more planned (pending funds, of course)- 4.44 5spd being at the top of the list. "We laugh at honour and are shocked to find traitors in our midst." -C.S. Lewis
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06-17-2008, 03:47 PM
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Re: Towed and Screwed
All replies are appreciated.
Yes, a lawyer has been retained. I will just let him do his best to get the charge reduced. I will ask my mechanic to check out the transmission, once the power light codes are analyzed. Hopefully, the transmission is still under warranty from last spring- Tom's experience and knowledge is respected. If not, time for a manual swap. The interior was just redone, new stereo, and all new bushings- no clunks. Would like to keep the SVX for at least 2 more years. It has about 176K now. Again, your comments are appreciated. Last edited by daluvabull; 06-17-2008 at 03:50 PM.
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06-17-2008, 09:11 PM
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I pull Subis all the time on a dolly. The 'INSTRUCTIONS say, "Leave ignition on accessory". I have never hurt one.
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06-17-2008, 10:11 PM
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A dolly was not used.
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06-17-2008, 10:23 PM
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 Yea that sucks tho.
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06-17-2008, 10:28 PM
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Even if it was just a mile. It's still the guys job.
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1992 Subaru SVX LS-L #5045 Dark Teal 1992 Subaru Loyale Wagon Gray (SOLD) 1999 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS Coupe Black Ruby (SOLD) 1969 Subaru 360 Deluxe Ivory White 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi World Rally Blue 1993 Subaru Legacy L Wagon Teal Metallic (SOLD) 1998 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS Coupe Rally Blue Pearl [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by SubaruSVXCrazy; 06-17-2008 at 10:41 PM.
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