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#1546
11-27-2012, 02:24 PM
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Re: What have you done to your SVX (or other Subaru) today?
Started with the installation of the strong-flex bushings.
Here is the rear right side ready to be installed back. I will also install the GC springs, bontrager bar, $15 mod, rear 4pot Rotoras and the upgraded end links. 
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Danny 1994 Silver SVX in hybernation, awaiting for the monsterous awakening (Lebanon)  1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Euro Specs, Hard/Softtop, White/Red. Under Complete Restoration  2013 Mercedes-Benz SL350 Euro Specs, White/Red. Mint... Another step into SL Collection. 
Last edited by SilverSpear; 11-28-2012 at 06:23 AM. 
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#1547
11-27-2012, 02:30 PM
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Re: What have you done to your SVX (or other Subaru) today?
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'94 Laguna Blue LSi ~159k.......JDM ultra short-geared 3.900 STi Version 7 6-speed w/ Cobb shortshifter, ECUtune 244,8.1mm/256,9.1mm i/e cams, group N motor mounts, '97 grille, JDM clear corners, Momo JDM Legacy GT steering wheel, apkarian's LED tails, silver STi BBS wheels, PWR radiator, redstuff pads f/r, drilled/slotted rotors, bontragerworks rsb #18, Koni/GC 450f/375r coilovers, Megan Racing adjustable lateral links, KMac c/c plates, Stebro exhaust, ECUtune 1v5, Optima battery in the trunk where it belongs. Turbo project '97 Ebony LSi ~137k #036.......Power mode mod, JDM clear corners, BBS wheels. AUX/pocket mod Now a mod "over there"  ............Photo album
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#1548
11-27-2012, 04:36 PM
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Re: What have you done to your SVX (or other Subaru) today?
Had a fun weekend. Found my water pump started leaking which is apparently a tell tale sign that the seal has failed so had to swap that out with a spare I had. Also found 3 x idler pulleys weren't happy as the bearings were worn so swapped them out as well.
Patched up a pin hole leak in the radiator... and then spent a bit more time on the cold start and warm up tune - it's near perfect now and the big cams seem very happy below 1000 rpm. Also finished the aero package, although it's never finished it's just ready to race haha. Front vortex generators, idea is the keep the high pressure air away from the low pressure undertray / diffuser air:  Looking forward from the diffuser:  Many people install air / oil coolers put many tend to leak and catch fire at one time or another so I've just put an extra radiator between the engine and the stock turbo oil cooler - the water feeding the cooler has dropped from 75'C down to 55'C. Oil cooler mod - little water radiator pictured: 
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#1549
11-28-2012, 07:42 PM
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Re: What have you done to your SVX (or other Subaru) today?
Put the snow tires on, changed the oil and had new rear drilled and slotted rotors installed. All ready for winter.
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Dave 1997 Laguna Pearl LSi 39 000 mi 62 000 km 1992 Claret LS-L Sold 105 000 mi 169 000 km 1988 XT6 Written Off 111 000 mi 180 000 km
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#1550
11-28-2012, 10:22 PM
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Re: What have you done to your SVX (or other Subaru) today?
Put a new $37 OEM upper radiator hose on the 6 yo Outback XT.
Began to smoke last weekend; obvious there was an aneurism crack at the engine outlet side that allowed a slow drip directly on the exhaust. Nothing got on the belts. installed myself this morning, topped & burped, problem fixed. Interesting brown color because yellow coolant at JiffyLube had been mixed with Subaru green a year ago, but no sediment. Had it tested and all on spec. Took half a day to burn off the remaining coolant on the pipes 'cause I wasn't going to risk blowing any ignition coils by hosing down the engine bay. Been there, done that... Went to the Kitchener Dealer 30 minutes up the road for the hose instead of my local dealer - over the past 6 years the local has 'lost' several button clips that hold the plastic engine cover and replaced them with mismatched 'whatevers they could find'. Besides losing and leaving off bolts that hold the engine undertray in place and strapping it on with zip ties. Argh! You'd think after 15 years they'd have learned that I know where every nut bolt screw & fastener are on my own car! Explained to Kitchener Service Manager my dissatisfaction with Stratford and he gave me 8 of the correct clips...for free! No-brainer where I'll take my Subies in future if I need something serious I can't do myself. Waiting for the hose to come in I did half the SVX window scratch fix. Took out the stabilizer pads, brushed them clean and set the inner ones back a bit to relieve pressure. Windows move much better & faster. Been driving the SVX all week. Bonus. Gratuitous Double Subie shot...
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1997 Ebony Black Pearl LSi, 80k miles (129k kilometers), JDM clear corners. 1994 Laguna Blue Pearl LSi, 149k miles (249k kilometers), blown tranny, likely using bits and selling as donor transplant project. 2006 Newport Blue Outback XT Ltd 117k kilometers, lowered 2.25" on OEM Legacy GT suspension. 1994 Emerald Pearl LSi w 2006 WRX 5 spd manual. 1997 Laguna Blue LSi, 46k miles (73345 Kms). One owner 25 years, always garaged, pampered and 9/10 showroom condition. Possibly the last Canadian spec Laguna ordered #100134
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#1551
11-29-2012, 05:35 AM
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Re: What have you done to your SVX (or other Subaru) today?
Great looking outback...
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When I was in school I sucked in sports. Then I found out I can buy trophies and now I am great at everything.
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#1552
12-01-2012, 08:08 PM
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Re: What have you done to your SVX (or other Subaru) today?
Scavenged two security modules out of a couple SVXs I came across at some junkyards last weekend. Wasn't sure if either would work, but it was worth it. Pulled the glove box out to connect them and one of them works! Only paid like $25 total for the parts too.
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Trevor Avondale, AZ 1992 LS-L Liquid Silver 126k "BXR6" Sold 3/23/13 1992 LS-L Claret 178k totaled 10/26/09  1987 BMW 325is 60% of the time it works, every time
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#1553
12-04-2012, 12:36 AM
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Re: What have you done to your SVX (or other Subaru) today?
DIY front splitter, pics when its light out
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1992 SVX Pearlie: AmsOil signature synthetic 10w40 and Ea15k20 filter, Cobb crank pulley, Outlaw Engineering spacers and tb bypass, LGT 5spd, Slotted Crossdrilled rotors and ceramic pads, 11:1 compression, EGR delete, Port & Polished heads, SaikoMichi catch can, A/c delete.
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#1554
12-07-2012, 01:44 PM
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Re: What have you done to your SVX (or other Subaru) today?
Re-modifying my struts' internals (well a specialized shop), and installing the GC kit.
Pics of finished struts will come in 24 hrs. 
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Danny 1994 Silver SVX in hybernation, awaiting for the monsterous awakening (Lebanon) 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Euro Specs, Hard/Softtop, White/Red. Under Complete Restoration 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL350 Euro Specs, White/Red. Mint... Another step into SL Collection.
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#1555
12-07-2012, 04:03 PM
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Re: What have you done to your SVX (or other Subaru) today?
   sorry for pics from a potato.
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1992 SVX Pearlie: AmsOil signature synthetic 10w40 and Ea15k20 filter, Cobb crank pulley, Outlaw Engineering spacers and tb bypass, LGT 5spd, Slotted Crossdrilled rotors and ceramic pads, 11:1 compression, EGR delete, Port & Polished heads, SaikoMichi catch can, A/c delete. Last edited by bishop; 12-07-2012 at 04:05 PM.
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#1556
12-07-2012, 07:22 PM
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Re: What have you done to your SVX (or other Subaru) today?
Hmm I don't like that, has a bit of a cheap look.
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1992 LSL ebony pearl 170k - Thank you Ron Mummert Reading Box of Wine Car ----------------------------------- 1992 SVX LSL 5-Speed Sold at 180K 2019 1995 SVX Lsi Polo Sold at 118K 2007
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#1557
12-07-2012, 07:22 PM
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Re: What have you done to your SVX (or other Subaru) today?
Replaced a shredded alt/powersteering belt. Couple of minute job that should have been done a month ago when the belt started shedding pieces of itself.
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#1558
12-07-2012, 11:59 PM
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Re: What have you done to your SVX (or other Subaru) today?
Here is the finished strut:
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Danny 1994 Silver SVX in hybernation, awaiting for the monsterous awakening (Lebanon) 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Euro Specs, Hard/Softtop, White/Red. Under Complete Restoration 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL350 Euro Specs, White/Red. Mint... Another step into SL Collection.
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#1559
12-08-2012, 05:35 AM
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'94 Laguna Blue LSi ~159k.......JDM ultra short-geared 3.900 STi Version 7 6-speed w/ Cobb shortshifter, ECUtune 244,8.1mm/256,9.1mm i/e cams, group N motor mounts, '97 grille, JDM clear corners, Momo JDM Legacy GT steering wheel, apkarian's LED tails, silver STi BBS wheels, PWR radiator, redstuff pads f/r, drilled/slotted rotors, bontragerworks rsb #18, Koni/GC 450f/375r coilovers, Megan Racing adjustable lateral links, KMac c/c plates, Stebro exhaust, ECUtune 1v5, Optima battery in the trunk where it belongs. Turbo project '97 Ebony LSi ~137k #036.......Power mode mod, JDM clear corners, BBS wheels. AUX/pocket mod Now a mod "over there" ............Photo album
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#1560
12-08-2012, 06:29 AM
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Re: What have you done to your SVX (or other Subaru) today?
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I saw him pour the oils, and allowed me to take pics of the emptied strut. But closed the door and worked secretly on the rest. They are stiffer than anything I have felt...
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Danny 1994 Silver SVX in hybernation, awaiting for the monsterous awakening (Lebanon) 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Euro Specs, Hard/Softtop, White/Red. Under Complete Restoration 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL350 Euro Specs, White/Red. Mint... Another step into SL Collection.
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