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My SVX Time Machine
To be honest, at my age of 50 something, my SVX has rekindled the competitive nature I once had when I was a whole lot younger. I have no doubt, it is the SVX. Today, some guy, the MMV version of a yuppy thought he had a pushover in his sights. It was kinda funny, this 30 something guy was on my tail for sometime trying to, well who really knows what those people think. Anyway, he had this semi-tricked Acura CL(nee Honda) and I could not resist, flat out nailed it and left him trying to catch up. I mean, you could see he was going into manual mode to keep up, but failed miserably. There is something redeeming about putting these people in their place, especially if they have a Honda with all their VTEC goodies. I'll take an H6 and AWD any day. Ah to be young again. Nice to go back in time with my new time machine.
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haha Amen.
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we all just have to make sure enjoying our "time machines" too much doesn't result in "doing time" ("But Officer, the car kept telling me to go faster and everyone on the SVX site said the car can do 150 mph...")
-Bill (1+ years since his last SVX-related speeding ticket...)
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Retired NASA Rocket Scientist Most famous NASA "Child" - OSIRIS-REx delivered samples from asteroid BENNU to Earth in Sept. 2023 Center Network Member #989 '92 Fully caged, 5 speed, waiting for its fully built EG33 '92 "Test Mule", 4:44 Auto, JDM 4:44 Rear Diff with Mech LSD, Tuned headers, Full one-off suspension '92(?) Laguna, 6 spd and other stuff (still at OT's place) My Locker |
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Ah yes, the ultimate injury to one's pride, getting caught speeding. The last time I even came close to getting a ticket was outside Demopolis, Alabama. I was close to the Mississippi sate line and was on my way to Colorado, to get my orders for Vietnam. I contemplated out-running the cops (hey I was 19) and established my criteria. If it were two bubble gums, I'd try. If it was one, then forget it. You see, in Alabama at the time the State Troopers had AMX's with 401 CI V8's with one light and 4-speeds along with their Fords. Well, I did get stopped, but a questionable one. The road had a different speed limit for night time, but the cop, seeing I was on my way to Vietnam just gave me a warning. Other than that, I have been lucky...must be doing something right.
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Hey, it just dawned on me...SVXRide, you just ordered a sticker from me on eBay !!!
Cool, thanks. John |
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Be sure to contain your enthusiasm or some here will get on your
case for "racing"! Our cars are getting more beautiful every day, no doubt. Is that because we are aging, or are new cars getting more ugly? |
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Oh, I would not call it racing.....more like blowing the cobwebs out, certainly not an everyday thing. I don't go looking for victims, they just seem to find me every once in awhile.
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I know what you mean. Kids see this car, and react differently: some smile and point, some get a confused look, and some just have to race it! |
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I think kids today have a confused look and when in doubt, your right...race it and get their doors blown off much to their embarrassment adding to their confusion.
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When i first bought my car i had a few ppl that wanted to go at it. But recently ive gotten nothing....alot of ppl seem to think my car is turbo so my belief is that all the ricers here are just to scared and think they cant beat it.
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1993 25th Anniversary Edition # 156 of 301 ~ 121, 488 miles ( SOLD TO svxfiles 8/6/06) 2006 Subaru Impreza 2.5i....5spd - My daily driver 2006 Subaru Legacy 2.5i -7k miles..Mom's daily driver 2,543 Member of the SVX World Network |
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I fihd it funny when they race by me and expect me to go for it and I just keep going the same speed. They don't know how to take that either.
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19 |
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I didn't have hardly anyone try to race me while I was driving the wife's svx. Now that mine is back on the road I have had alot of ricer fly-bys. They probably hear the exhaust and figure I am going to race.
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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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I hope yours doesn't sound like their cars do!!!!!
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. Earl .... ... .... ><SVX(*> Subaru Ambassador [COLOR=”silver”]1992 Tri Color L[/COLOR] ~45K (06/91) #2430 1992 Dark Teal LS-L ~184K (05/91) #0739 1992 Claret LS-L ~196K (05/91) #0831 1992 Pearl LS-L ~103K (06/91) #1680 1992 Pearl LS-L ~151K (06/91) #2229 1992 Dark Teal LS ~150K (07/91) #3098 (parts car) 1992 White LS-L ~139K (08/92) #6913 1993 25th AE ~98K (02/93) #164 1993 25th AE ~58K (02/93) #176 1993 25th AE ~107K (02/93) #215 1993 25th AE ~162K (02/93) #223 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~124K (1/94) #2408 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~144K (10/93) #1484 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi ~68K (10/93) #1525 1994 Barcelona Red LSi ~46K (02/94) #2624 1994 Pearl LSi ~41K (12/93) #1961 1995 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~70K (02/95) #855 1996 Polo Green LSi ~95K (03/96) #872 1997 Bordeaux Pearl LSi ~55K (08/96) #097 2003 Brilliant Red LS1 Convertible ~29K (04/03) #8951 1999 Magnetic Red LS1 Coupe ~33K (04/99) #6420 My Email | Old Locker | New Locker | Picture of 15 of the 19 |
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http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/fil..._suby/2140.wav
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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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That sounds turbo. What did you do to it?
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