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SO why do we pay upwards of $600 for this pos excuse of a suspension mod?
Is it so awesome we should be obliged to tear apart perfectly good oem struts?
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"That which can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence." '92 Dark Teal SVX LS-L, >146,000m 3 pedals, 5 speeds., restoration underway. 2012 Honda Insight, slow but cute. |
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ummm welcome to the world of MODing for SVXers if you wanted to mod cheep you should have bought a honda
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Mychailo :: 2006 Silver Mitsubishi Evolution 9, E85, 34 psi peak, 425wtq/505whp DJ :: 1995 Laguna Blue SVX L AWD 5MT (sold) Visit my locker SVX Mods: ND iridium spark plugs, Impreza RS fpr, afr tuned to 13.2:1 using a custom MAF bypass, custom exhaust, WRX 5MT w/ STi RA 1st-4th gear & stock WRX 5th gear, Exedy 13 lb flywheel & Sport Clutch, STi Group N tranny & engine mounts, urethane spacers in rear subframe, rear diff mounts, and pitch stopper, SVX Sport Strut Springs (185f/150r), custom 19 mm rear swaybar, urethane swaybar mounts, Rota Torque 17x8", 225/45-17 Proxes 4 tires, Axxis Deluxe Plus organic brake pads. |
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Welcome to the world of getting ripped off....
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"That which can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence." '92 Dark Teal SVX LS-L, >146,000m 3 pedals, 5 speeds., restoration underway. 2012 Honda Insight, slow but cute. |
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-Mike ECUTune2v7 - 4.11 5 Speed - Sprung 6 Puck Clutch - D&S Rotors - SS Brake & Clutch Lines - HKS Panel Filter - HeaderBack Exhaust -80GB Hard Drive - GroupN Engine Mounts - - some other "tricks"
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] In progess: track down mystery noise <-identified, paint the new dash, get better pic Spring plans: Replace Trans - Integrate ECU with the carputer - Suspension - Go back to STI Filter - Paint? Maybe not - Next Oil change: Purolator L30165 Member #995 | My Locker | My New Locker Catch you next at: ? Auto-X ? |
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David B. SVXipedia @ SVX-IW.COM -- SVX Information Warehouse 2.0 coming...eventually! Ebony 1992 SVX LS-L 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro 187k miles RIP (Rust In Pieces) 1993 SVX 5 spd Koni/GC Stebro Polyurethane bushings still available! |
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I agree that a how-to with pics would really help a lot of people. I've been putting off suspension mods because of not wanting to rip into the SVX too deep right now. But with the 6MT coming late this summer I might have to use some extra $ on the side to atleast get some springs.
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1992 SVX LS-L: Now TomStock Stage 3... 6MT, R180 Rear, Tomstock Short Shifter and hard rubber mount, Group N Motor and Tranny Mount, Stage 2V6 Chip, Z32 MAF, Stage 3 CAI, Stebro, Intake Cams, 17" STi BBS Powder Coated Black, Bridgestone Potenza RE070, and Koni inserts w/Mychailo's Springs! Sand Diego SCCA Solo 2 #308 RIP 84 VW Scirocco 02 WRX 88 XT6(regret the day I left her behind) socaleuro.com They like the flat 6... Check My New Homepage.. |
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"That which can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence." '92 Dark Teal SVX LS-L, >146,000m 3 pedals, 5 speeds., restoration underway. 2012 Honda Insight, slow but cute. |
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-Mike ECUTune2v7 - 4.11 5 Speed - Sprung 6 Puck Clutch - D&S Rotors - SS Brake & Clutch Lines - HKS Panel Filter - HeaderBack Exhaust -80GB Hard Drive - GroupN Engine Mounts - - some other "tricks"
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] In progess: track down mystery noise <-identified, paint the new dash, get better pic Spring plans: Replace Trans - Integrate ECU with the carputer - Suspension - Go back to STI Filter - Paint? Maybe not - Next Oil change: Purolator L30165 Member #995 | My Locker | My New Locker Catch you next at: ? Auto-X ? |
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I do understand your concern of chopping into a good set. You could probably buy a bad set from someone who is parting out a car. The only bolt-in ones I know of are the ones from Dayle at MotorSport, only about $2900 depending on the Yen/USD conversion: http://store.yahoo.com/svx-motorspor...adsprinco.html Dan |
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hmm
wow so many replies,,, i too am driving on 4 bad oem struts! and its not fun with my 4.44 gears.... we need a koni group buy! im down. thx for your input guys.
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The entire SVX community is who has been ripped off. That's what I don't like. You can bet your ass I'll still do what I have to do to get a better suspension.
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"That which can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence." '92 Dark Teal SVX LS-L, >146,000m 3 pedals, 5 speeds., restoration underway. 2012 Honda Insight, slow but cute. |
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I don't understand the large anti-cutting feeling. If you look at old VWs and other cars the front struts were insert style. So us lopping the top off a worn strut and putting a new insert in isn't that unheard of.Hell, if I had an extra $600 right now I'd have Konis.
Special mock up is something you have to come to accept with this car. We got left behind with the aftermarket and its up to us to make our own aftermarket. Hell, I've been trying to get some CAM core for like 3-4 months now so I can get some more agressive cam profiles. But I'm still here without cams. But this car is worth it, it's worth every moment spent scraping parts and know how. If you want something easy to mod, get a honda or MK IV VW.
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1992 SVX LS-L: Now TomStock Stage 3... 6MT, R180 Rear, Tomstock Short Shifter and hard rubber mount, Group N Motor and Tranny Mount, Stage 2V6 Chip, Z32 MAF, Stage 3 CAI, Stebro, Intake Cams, 17" STi BBS Powder Coated Black, Bridgestone Potenza RE070, and Koni inserts w/Mychailo's Springs! Sand Diego SCCA Solo 2 #308 RIP 84 VW Scirocco 02 WRX 88 XT6(regret the day I left her behind) socaleuro.com They like the flat 6... Check My New Homepage.. |
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$6-700$ isnt that expensive for better handling!!! i cant wait tell they stock up. little bit of custom cuts isnt to shabby. =] but that is my opinion. when u drive around with 4.44 and bad struts it sux!!! especially in california. especially san fran bay areas roads. it isnt a freeway unless it has pot holes,bumps,cracks, warpage in it!!! it sux!
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