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Guess what I drove to work today?
I'll fill you guys in more thoroughly on the Tech Q&A forum once I have my photos developed and scanned. The short version follows:
Todd shipped me his tranny mount and I received it Thursday. Saturday we drove back down to OH and my father-in-law and I rolled under the SVX again. We finished reassembling the car in very short order - I think it took us under two hours. First starting attempt, the car fired. Exhaust leak. Whoops - forgot the O2 sensors. Anyway, it runs great. No complaints and no problems. This morning on the way to work I got onto the freeway and gently took it to about 105mph. Effortless. Warm, happy feelings. What a car. Thanks to everybody on this site who helped me with my questions. Wow, I love this car.
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Isn't the 5 speed great!
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If I ever have a second SVX, I'll put in a five speed.
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Congrats, Nick. In the case of the SVX, absence truly makes the heart grow fonder, no?
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Randy Johnson 3rd Registered Member 02-21-2001 First Member to Reach 10,000 Posts First to arrive at the very first Reading Meet Subaru Ambassador 1992 SVX PPG Pace Car Replica 110+k 1993 White Impreza L 240+K miles 2001 Legacy Outback Limited Sedan 250+K miles 2013 Deep Indigo Pearl Legacy 3.6R 49+K miles "Reading is my favorite Holiday" Mike Davis -- at Reading VI |
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Heh, on the way home that night (we didn't get on the road until after midnight - difficulties with some simple stuff on the Legacy) I passed a newish Lexus GS. It sped up, got along side and behind me, and then slowed back down again. Guy in a brand-new Lexus ogling my ten-year-old SVX? Priceless.
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Congratulations Nick.
Now it's time for the second project.....dropping the Viper V-10 into the Justy.
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Congratulations Nick!
It is such a joy to be back behind the wheel, isn't it? Doug
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1992 LS Touring (6/91) - Currently undergoing a five speed swap Black over Claret with spoiler; 235,000 miles; Mods: 2002 Legacy 5 speed, ACT Pressure Plate, Excedy Clutch, Short Throw Shifter, Aussie Powerchip 1992 LS Touring (6/91) Black over Claret with 2.5" setback spoiler; 202,000 miles; Mods: B&M Cooler 1994 LSi (4/93) Bordeaux Pearl; 198,000 miles; Mods: Weight reduction. 1969 Mustang GT Convertible 1970 Mustang Convertible 2000 Ford Excursion Sola lingua bona est lingua mortua. My Locker |
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Ick. Or is it aluminum? Who cares - I'm holding out on a turbine of some sort.
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Randy Johnson 3rd Registered Member 02-21-2001 First Member to Reach 10,000 Posts First to arrive at the very first Reading Meet Subaru Ambassador 1992 SVX PPG Pace Car Replica 110+k 1993 White Impreza L 240+K miles 2001 Legacy Outback Limited Sedan 250+K miles 2013 Deep Indigo Pearl Legacy 3.6R 49+K miles "Reading is my favorite Holiday" Mike Davis -- at Reading VI |
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Congrats
Congrats Nick! I guess the Justy will be sitting for a while now. Did you get to pee yet or have you been glued to the seat?
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British vehicles are my last ditch attempt to keep the nasty Italian thoughts in my mind at bay. So far its working. |
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Another thing to consider is fuel costs. I can drive to work for a week on one tank in either of the cars - but the Justy's tank is half the size and the fuel costs 20-30 cents less a gallon. It once cost me nearly $35 to fill the tank on the SVX - the Justy has never cost me more than $15. I also enjoy activities that the SVX is not compatible with. Sure, I can fit the bike in the back of the SVX, with the seats down, but what to do about a muddy bike after the ride? I'll probably drive the SVX to work a couple of times a week, at most, all summer long. But I really want to save this season's mileage for a big road trip Amber and I have planned...and a meet I might organize. Stay tuned.
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Glad everything worked out OK with the wire harness and mount!
Todd
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Thanks for your help, and thanks for sending the mount so quickly. I hope your 5-speed is progressing well.
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a big fat CONGRATS!
Kelli
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- Rob |
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