Step 1. Obtain SVX. This example happens to be a Brilliant Red 1995 with just over 42,000 original miles on it. It's the L trim level with the active safety package which gives us AWD and ABS.

Step 2. Install 2008 STi wheels and tires because we had them sitting around. Ideally a lower profile tire would be nice, but we'll play with these for a few days first.

Step 3. We'll get it up in the air and go over everything.

Step 4. Will most likely look at bushings to start, brakes are HIGH on the list, and we think we may have a solution for the rear bar.

Step 5. Springs and dampers. Calculations have already been done for spring rates, now we get to figure out the whole damper thing (some history input would help here if someone knows what bolts in, and what the gotchas are).

Oh, and here's some pics:
http://turninconcepts.com/forums/svx/image0001.jpg
http://turninconcepts.com/forums/svx/image0002.jpg
http://turninconcepts.com/forums/svx/image0003.jpg
http://turninconcepts.com/forums/svx/image0004.jpg

Sweet! My friend rob would love a swaybar solution!

that things screams for a KITT light in the front grill area..

Wow, great condition. I can tell this is going to be awesome!

that things screams for a KITT light in the front grill area..

It would way better than that fugly Knight Rider wanna-be mustang :lol:

Cool ride! I have always loved those cars.


It would way better than that fugly Knight Rider wanna-be mustang :lol:

So did the shop next to you do your sign out front or did you have someone else do it? :)

Sick! I've always wanted a SVX for a DD, this is going to be a cool project, looking forward to the upcoming changes!

Surprisingly the 08 wheels look pretty good on that beauty :)

So did the shop next to you do your sign out front or did you have someone else do it? :)

We kinda had to have the neighbors do it. Good neighbor thing and all....

"gotcha" Front swaybar is mounted dirrectly to the front struttower brace. I know it sucks for finding a coilover solution on the ease. People are doing it though. Here have a look over here for more info on the car and solutions that other people have come up with. www.subaru-svx.net I'm keeping my 94 LSi pretty low key as all my money goes to the Impreza for a long while. Brakes actually handle VERY well. a few small upgrades of better rotars and good pads with SS lines is all you really need. Best thing you can do now is drop weight. 4455lb curbweight. Good luck though.
-Gaddis

4455lb curbweight

That must be a mistake.

That must be a mistake.
3,580 lbs :D


Everytime I look at these pics it looks better. And it already looked great to begin with.

Interesting...I guess everyone is building these things now! One of the techs at my work has a green SVX with 2008 Tribeca wheels & a 5-speed swap.

Keep us updated!

Nice car

That must be a mistake.

Probably the Gross Vehicle Weight.

Duncan

Probably the Gross Vehicle Weight.

Duncan
Correct. Around 600lbs of load can mean very little room for non-skinny friends.:lol: Still hauls once it's moving though. I gotta get an accurate weight on mine as it stands to get more accurate G-Tech readings. With 4455 plugged in and a skinny friend in the car I get 16.29 second 1/4. Yeah "slow" but as stated weight reduction will do wonders.
-Gaddis

Koni Yellows are the insert most everyone goes with... dropping weight (specifically the back and center) off the car will really make the thing come alive. you guys should enjoy building this, there are a handful of other fun little mods you can do, ie. the rear spacer mod that actually work really well.

Koni Yellows are the insert most everyone goes with... dropping weight (specifically the back and center) off the car will really make the thing come alive. you guys should enjoy building this, there are a handful of other fun little mods you can do, ie. the rear spacer mod that actually work really well.

yeah - I'm starting to think yellow inserts may be the way to go. I've already calculated ideal spring rates, but I need to plug in the damper numbers to see how much damping it needs.

I just can't find anyone willing to modify a current coilover design for these. :(

I am not familiar with the spacer mod. I'll have to look it up.

I have a bunch of bushings that arrived yesterday that I believe will work nicely on it.

We also took measurements for the rear bar yesterday. We think that one may actually be pretty easy to pull off.

Awesome thread...I would love to tinker with one of these someday, hopefully this thread will become a great source for info.

So yesterday and today we got some time to get in up in the air.

Yesterday was new belts, get a lay of the land, and take some measurements.

Things we know -

STi adjustable lateral links will fit in terms of length. I need to check the bore sizes for the bolts, but given the lego-ness of Scoobies I suspect they will work just fine.
The 2008 STi rear bar will not fit (not wide enough)
The LGT bar rear bar will not fit
The older LGT/Outback rear bar will not fit
Look at rear endlinks, and what will be required in order to go to an adjustable rear bar. Pretty darn sure an idea I have will work.
Emailed Whiteline to see if they have a bar that meets the dimensions we need.


Today was the following:

Brake fluid flush
Brakes still suck big time. Two foot stand on the whoa pedal will not induce ABS. While this may seem like a good thing that also tells me I'm not getting what I can out of the brakes.
BADLY need new rear rotors and pads. Pads and rotors for all 4 corners are on order. Been thinking about a brake project, and am waiting to hear back on some specs from a manufacturer
Bushings in the rear need some help. See below.


Bushings:
Fortunately we have the relationships with makers for a number of items. We also have a good bit of experience on new scoobies so we can eyeball quite a bit.

Rear rear diff mount bushings - look to be standard old style R160 bushings. SuperPro makes some and I just got some in. We'll press these in when we get time.

Lower rear trailing arm bushing - These look to be the same as others. We have some from SuperPro here that we can look into pressing in.

Upper rear trailing arm bushings - look to be like what we're used to, but don't have any here. SuperPro does make some though.

Lay of the land in the rear:
Forward rear subframe bushing:
http://turninconcepts.com/forums/svx/rear_bush/image01.jpg

Forward rear diff carrier/Outrigger:
http://turninconcepts.com/forums/svx/rear_bush/image02.jpg

Forward rear subframe and outrigger:
http://turninconcepts.com/forums/svx/rear_bush/image03.jpg

Forward rear diff carrier/Outrigger - looks to be very similar to the setup we're used to. Thus we pulled some Kartboy ones off the shelf. There are two versions - race and comfort. Since we already have some obscenely loud cars we opted for comfort.

There are 3 bushings in this kit - small-thick, big-thick, big-thin. The small-thick works great on the bottom, and the big-thin would work great on the top. Problem is since it's a stud we'd need to drop the carrier to get them on top. We just didn't have time to do that today. We'll do it later. Here's the pics:

Bushings in question:
http://turninconcepts.com/forums/svx/rear_bush/image04.jpg

Small-thick in place:
http://turninconcepts.com/forums/svx/rear_bush/image06.jpg

Back together with small-thick. Notice gap on top that would fit big-thin nicely:
http://turninconcepts.com/forums/svx/rear_bush/image07.jpg

Rear subframe has 4 big bushings that attach it to the chassis. Noticed we had gaps there too. Need to fill those to get rid of the "jigglies" from the rear end.

Pulled the plate and low and behold those spots are perfect for the big-thick bushings that come in the other kit. Problem is there's only 2 in a kit, and we need 4. Not a problem is that Tom@Kartboy has released a kit for the 2008 Impreza that had just those 4 bushings to do the exact same thing. Given the softer nature of the 08 Impreza these are only available in comfort.

The rear subframe bushings are flat on top and mate right to the chassis so nothing goes up there.

Pic of a forward bushing with the lower plate moved out of the way:
http://turninconcepts.com/forums/svx/rear_bush/image08.jpg

The 4 bushings:
http://turninconcepts.com/forums/svx/rear_bush/image09.jpg

The big-thick bushing in its home:
http://turninconcepts.com/forums/svx/rear_bush/image10.jpg

Bushing in its home and buttoned up:
http://turninconcepts.com/forums/svx/rear_bush/image11.jpg

Rear bushining is the same arrangement, but the lower plate has an additional bolt. Here you can see big-thick in it's home and the plate pulled down:
http://turninconcepts.com/forums/svx/rear_bush/image12.jpg

A closer shot:
http://turninconcepts.com/forums/svx/rear_bush/image13.jpg

As for a kit - I will talk to Tom about putting an SVX specific pack together that has 2 small-thick, 2 big-thin, and 4 big-thick.

Overall impression so far:

Rear end is more responsive and feels better planted.
Jigglies are reduced
No increase in NVH that I can hear or feel. Will know tomorrow as we take it to the plant in IN.
REALLY need to do lateral links (or bushings) and trailing arm bushings


Other things in the works as of this point:

We know the spring rates we would like to target for GT class street car, and for street car that sees some motorsport.
We have opened conversation with some folks on good housings for Konis (this seems to be the best way to go at this point, but we'll ask AST about inserts).
BBK - I'm not letting this one die. I know there's a solution out there. I just need to work with the right brake company engineer to get it. I'm not interested in it from a stopping distance standpoint as much as I am for a larger/better heatsink standpoint. Afterall, this is a heavy car.
Rear bar - not letting this die either. We have some options here.
Front bar - in my opinion there's a very good option in Tom@Kartboy. We've been running his prototype rear bar on the 08 STi. It happens to have arms that attach with splines. We could mill the arm shape we need, spline the end of a thicker bar, heat treat it, get some bushings and go to town.
Roll center kit - I keep thinking about this. I think I can make something work with the Whiteline Evo kit (or something close) if I can make a new housing to hold the ball joint to the control arm. Outter tie rods may be a problem as they have a curve in them. The curve is there either for clearance of wheel/tire at full lock or to adjust ackermann. I need to check which.
Front camber plates - looks like the bolt pattern on the front camber plates is very similar as the rear camber plates on the 02-07 Impreza (just bigger). We have plates that that are close, but the slots run the wrong way (they would be caster plates). We can easily get new plates cut for this, and we'll do a backset of the slots to get more static caster out of them.
Front LCA bushings - Forward one I suspect Whiteline has something that will work with a new crush tube. We'll need to measure and check. Rear one - really not sure on that one. It'll take more work.
Motor mounts - have not looked at them closely yet. Need to pull one and measure. We may be able to work something out on those, but we'll have to see.
Seat rails - I'd like to sit lower in the car, but I need to pull a seat and see how they bolt up and take some measurements.
Steering wheel - I just got my newly recovered STi wheel from JPM. I opted for black, real suede with red baseball stitching. I need to pick up a spare wheel and see if they can recover it in a thin wrap of grey alcantara.
I have some power adder ideas, but those will have to wait.

BBK: Really if you can just find one to reduce rotational mass via 2 peice rotors that'd be sweet but I think you have something wrong in your system. I'll try to remember to take a vid of me hard stopping. SS lines, dimpled slotted rotors, and good pads and I stop real nicely. I have notice the lack of ABS "kick" I was used to from my Impreza but have felt it.

Spring rate: To note check this http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/showthread.php?t=45157 Also TomSVX on there is on NASIOC too and I think he user name is tom5spdsvx I'd take the time to ask him what he knows. Or check www.allwelldrive.net

Power Adders: Again ask Tom he's the only one making a real CAI option thanks to the twin throtle bodies. the rest is just general stuff like normal really. ECUtune.com for internals and ecu work. Exhaust everyone does different stuff, mostly custom one-ofs though.

Motor Mounts: People have been using modified Group-N mounts. Basicly shave to fit.

I can see you guys really want to find out a lot on your own but really please check in at www.subaru-svx.net Lots of people have invested lots of time and money into these for personal gains and share their findings. Just trying to help you to help us(SVX owners)
-Gaddis

DMS (Drummond MotorSport) has a direct fit coilover for the SVX. You must call or email them in order to get the part numbers, etc.

http://www.sonic.net/~roo/FineLineSVX.jpg

Here's a baseline reading from mine. Just so you know what the engineers at Subaru were thinking when they built it...

If I can be of any assistance, let me know.

I eagerly wait to see what you guys do with the SVX. I have been back and forth on buying one for almost 4 years now. Some of the issues you guys are addressing are the exact issues I had with the SVX aftermarket!

I eagerly wait to see what you guys do with the SVX. I have been back and forth on buying one for almost 4 years now. Some of the issues you guys are addressing are the exact issues I had with the SVX aftermarket!

Right now we're going to focus on the non-power stuff. We'd like to see it handling like we think it should, and then we'll see about power. :)

Hey Clint,

At the Subaru Challenge I offered you the data from my corner weighting done on my SVX last year when I installed the coilovers (Ground Control/Koni Yellows). Excel spreadsheet you might be interested in. Lemme know.

Todd

Subscribed. I want to hear more about SVXs. It's would be nice to have soulutions for making this car great.

Hey Clint,

At the Subaru Challenge I offered you the data from my corner weighting done on my SVX last year when I installed the coilovers (Ground Control/Koni Yellows). Excel spreadsheet you might be interested in. Lemme know.

Todd

Yes please - shoot them over to support_at_turninconcepts.com

Cool build. Man, did I want one of these when they came out...all black...:)

Clint

About a year ago I installed Koni inserts and springs in a local members car and I guess it helped him alot on corner roll for autoX.

For more info shoot letitsnow a pm, I am sure he will answer any questions you may have.

Nice ride, hopefully you got the package that we sent you. If not it will arrive shortly.

Jay-R

Jay-R, Clint and I have already discussed plenty on the SVX Network. FWIW, those springs did not help as much as I'd anticipated - certainly not enough for autocross, so I replaced them with GC coilovers.

Your contributions are appreciated, but I can speak for myself.

Just weighed mine at the drags tonight. just dropping out the spare with me in it. 3720lbs. Lighter than I was expecting to see but still not a GC chasis. Best run of the night was 16.005@88.54mph if that gives you any standing points to look at.
-Gaddis

I need control arm bushings!!! My caster is off, and that's the likely cause...

...besides, having urethane units in there should help stiffen things up a bit.

While you still have the auto tranny (I believe you still do, right?), install a Permacool Deluxe Filter Kit (to replace the stock external one) and install a tranny cooler (preferably with a fan). Just to keep her cool until you put an STi tranny in her. As for the internal tranny filter, WIX makes one of the best fitting ones. Enjoy your SVX!

love it

It looks great in person. Very clean.

What are the future plans for the transmission? I assume FWD with a 3.7 final and cable operation clutch from a 93 impreza? ;)

What are the future plans for the transmission? I assume FWD with a 3.7 final and cable operation clutch from a 93 impreza? ;)

Oooo! Then it could be good competition agenst the ever popular non-turbo Stealths and 3000gt's. I'm sure everyone will be at the edge of there seats waiting for that.

What are the future plans for the transmission? I assume FWD with a 3.7 final and cable operation clutch from a 93 impreza? ;)

DAMN STRAIGHT!!! Then I'm gonna do donuts in reverse!!!!

Actually, we just haven't had time to work on it this week. We've had a customer car here that I think we're over 20 hours of labor on so far.

Bummer too as I have some parts for it sitting here.

I would think that 05-07 STi wheels would be better. From what I've read, the 08 5 spokes weigh a ton.

Todd's car:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v198/dbrier/IIC/SC08/IMG_4463.jpg

I would think that 05-07 STi wheels would be better. From what I've read, the 08 5 spokes weigh a ton.

Todd's car:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v198/dbrier/IIC/SC08/IMG_4463.jpg

funny you mention that - a set of 05 STi wheel that I picked up just arrived yesterday... :D

That's sexAy!:lol:

Todd

I posted this apparently in the wrong forum, but would an EZ30 (or EZ36...) fit into an SVX? I was thinking of planning an EZ30 SVX with a 5speed.

I posted this apparently in the wrong forum, but would an EZ30 (or EZ36...) fit into an SVX? I was thinking of planning an EZ30 SVX with a 5speed.
Yes this would fit, and yes you posted in the wrong area. If you go to the Conversions area you'll be able to ask for more info. The work to swap it is likely not worth the hassle unless you really want it. In which case.... :devil: GO FOR IT!. I personally like my EG33 in my SVX. I will aslo like my EZ30R in my GF. I would suggest going to www.subaru-svx.net (http://www.subaru-svx.net) if you want to find SVX specifics though. NASIOC isn't known for too much dealing with SVX's. This thread is just one of those exceptions.
-Gaddis

I'm still waiting to hear more information on the project car. Looking to work on my suspension setup.

There are some awesome SVX's running around. Good luck with the build!

I'm still waiting to hear more information on the project car. Looking to work on my suspension setup.

Sorry - haven't had much time to work on this. Trying like hell to keep afloat during the economic crisis which means our personal projects take a far back seat.

i like the 08 rims on it!!! its a big enough car to pull them off.

wow. ive never seen those 5spoke 08+ sti wheels look good on anything.... but you guys nailed it. looks better on that SVX than an 08 anyways!!

should be an interesting project... +1 for TiC

Clint- Great work on the SVX. Best one I have seen and I know you guys are going at it the right way.

Jay-R

Can't wait to see more of this, I would love to have some options for quality suspension upgrades for my '97 SVX! I'll be watching this one closely...

transmission mount is definitely something to look at i ripped apart 2 on my 94 ls (fwd)

transmission mount is definitely something to look at i ripped apart 2 on my 94 ls (fwd)

I recently got a 4.44 final 4eat from the junk yard and it had a unique (to me) transmission mount design.

The mount was essentially normal except a stud extended from the upper plate (that touches the trans) and through a large hole in the lower plate (that touches the cross beam). The end of the stud had a large flat face with a bushing on it. Under normal conditions it made no contact with the lower plate but under extreme torque it would limit the distance the transmission would move!
Perhaps you could use something similar?

Bump for update!

See post #47. Economy sucks right now. :(

Don't tell me you're going under :(

Don't tell me you're going under :(

No foreseeable plans for that, but as things get tight fun projects get put to one side.

Subscribing in case there are ever any further updates.
Just got my SVX a few days ago.

Subscribing in case there are ever any further updates.
Just got my SVX a few days ago.
Congrats. Hope you enjoy it. You'll find it's VERY comfy to drive, but really lacking on a take off. From a moving point you'll see a whole different machine though. Check in over at www.subaru-svx.net (http://www.subaru-svx.net) You'll find a lot of info and support if you need any.
-Gaddis

I recently got a 4.44 final 4eat from the junk yard and it had a unique (to me) transmission mount design.

The mount was essentially normal except a stud extended from the upper plate (that touches the trans) and through a large hole in the lower plate (that touches the cross beam). The end of the stud had a large flat face with a bushing on it. Under normal conditions it made no contact with the lower plate but under extreme torque it would limit the distance the transmission would move!
Perhaps you could use something similar?My 96 Brighton had the same type of mount. Trim the top ears off an STI tranny mount and it'll sit down in the crossmember.

Jay Storm

So a quick update for folks watching this. Suspension bits are still in an untouched state. Economy sucks too much to go off and work on that when we have more pressing parts we're working on.

The alternator went out on the SVX on Friday so replacement (Bosch remanu) went in today. While we were in there I went ahead and threw in a Kartboy crank pulley. Saves 2 lbs.

bump. so i can stay updated. currently i'm rebuilding my eg33 so i understand tight budget.

bump. so i can stay updated. currently i'm rebuilding my eg33 so i understand tight budget.

Update - I have an idler pulley dying. I hope it's one for the accessory belts. I REALLY need to get into there and see if I can replace it. If not the whole pulley then we've got a shop up the way that's pretty good about matching up bearings if you can press them out.

Still very interested in seeing where this goes...

I dont know if he will help (I am sure he would) but Cris (greenmarinesvx) has quite a bit done to his SVX. I believe he has coilovers, a 5 spd conversion and an ECU upgrade which netted him some better MPG's (oooh) and about 10hp/tq, and it it was fairly inexpensive. IDK what else he has done though,....oh he has a sweet sounding exhaust(FWIW)

I dont know if he will help (I am sure he would) but Cris (greenmarinesvx) has quite a bit done to his SVX. I believe he has coilovers, a 5 spd conversion and an ECU upgrade which netted him some better MPG's (oooh) and about 10hp/tq, and it it was fairly inexpensive. IDK what else he has done though,....oh he has a sweet sounding exhaust(FWIW)

Too bad he doesn't have an SVX anymore.

Yeah he sold it a while back...

I dont know if he will help (I am sure he would) but Cris (greenmarinesvx) has quite a bit done to his SVX. I believe he has coilovers, a 5 spd conversion and an ECU upgrade which netted him some better MPG's (oooh) and about 10hp/tq, and it it was fairly inexpensive. IDK what else he has done though,....oh he has a sweet sounding exhaust(FWIW)

We know Chris. :D I didn't know he sold it though. :(

We know Chris. :D I didn't know he sold it though. :(


Yes, I think he got an 06 STi.

Regardless the knowlege is still there, and thats what is needed.

whats going on with this?

whats going on with this?
Economy sidelined that's what up with it. My car is further along than this one! And I avoid spending money on mine to finish my Impreza.
-Gaddis

Economy sidelined that's what up with it. My car is further along than this one! And I avoid spending money on mine to finish my Impreza.
-Gaddis

Bingo. :( right now it's serving daily duty going back and forth from home to the shop, and from the shop to UPS and USPS.

Bingo. :( right now it's serving daily duty going back and forth from home to the shop, and from the shop to UPS and USPS.
You forgot the "in style" part. ;) But yeah you gotta get something done at some point. Stock suspension parts suck the big one. That's why I finally had to go to a full coilover set up.... and cause I basicly had no top spring perch left on the rear pass side. :rolleyes:
-Gaddis

I recently got a hold of 3 stock 2004 sti struts (the 4th was broken in half). The bolt patterns appear to match up to the SVX. I just need to think about what to do about top mounts and springs. I am hoping only slight modifications are needed because in real weight comparisons, my SVX weighed 3630 with me in it and the 04 STI weighed 3500 with driver. I'd rather replace my struts with an adjustable strut (like Tokico D-Spec (http://www.turninconcepts.com/images/d-spec_1_big.jpg)) than coilover because the coilover ride quality just sucks imo. They are too firm for daily driving and I don't track my SVX.


p.s. I love the Tokico D-Specs. We have been driving around in them and they are awesome. thanx TiC.

I recently got a hold of 3 stock 2004 sti struts (the 4th was broken in half). The bolt patterns appear to match up to the SVX. I just need to think about what to do about top mounts and springs. I am hoping only slight modifications are needed because in real weight comparisons, my SVX weighed 3630 with me in it and the 04 STI weighed 3500 with driver. I'd rather replace my struts with an adjustable strut (like Tokico D-Spec (http://www.turninconcepts.com/images/d-spec_1_big.jpg)) than coilover because the coilover ride quality just sucks imo. They are too firm for daily driving and I don't track my SVX.


p.s. I love the Tokico D-Specs. We have been driving around in them and they are awesome. thanx TiC.


don't forget how the endlink attaches to the front strut. You CAN rework it though to make it attach to the control arm if you have a welder handy though.

I recently got a hold of 3 stock 2004 sti struts (the 4th was broken in half). The bolt patterns appear to match up to the SVX. I just need to think about what to do about top mounts and springs. I am hoping only slight modifications are needed because in real weight comparisons, my SVX weighed 3630 with me in it and the 04 STI weighed 3500 with driver. I'd rather replace my struts with an adjustable strut (like Tokico D-Spec (http://www.turninconcepts.com/images/d-spec_1_big.jpg)) than coilover because the coilover ride quality just sucks imo. They are too firm for daily driving and I don't track my SVX.


p.s. I love the Tokico D-Specs. We have been driving around in them and they are awesome. thanx TiC.
FWD LS model? My 94 LSi with me a full tank no spare and all the junk cleared out is 3720lbs. Or you could have swapped ot a manual. The problem you are pointing out wiht coilovers is a result of spring rate of the coils. Go with a lighter spring rate and you are good to go. Also a matter of making sure the coils were properly precompressed I'm told. I DD mine with coils just fine.
-Gaddis

a clean SvX? = awesome

2008 STi wheels+ Clean SvX? = MY Subaru Dream

lol great job

nice dyno sheet also impressive numbers from a 1992 Subaru

FWD LS model? My 94 LSi with me a full tank no spare and all the junk cleared out is 3720lbs. Or you could have swapped ot a manual. The problem you are pointing out wiht coilovers is a result of spring rate of the coils. Go with a lighter spring rate and you are good to go. Also a matter of making sure the coils were properly precompressed I'm told. I DD mine with coils just fine.
-Gaddis
My svx is a 1993 LS-L AWD model with auto transmission. Up until now, I have maintained my car mostly stock with minor changes (like adding a tranny oil cooler). I haven't done anything to reduce weight and don't have any plans yet to do so.
I'm not sure of what various friends have done when they installed their coil overs as far as what spring ratings.. I might ask around and compare.

a clean SvX? = awesome

2008 STi wheels+ Clean SvX? = MY Subaru Dream

lol great job

nice dyno sheet also impressive numbers from a 1992 Subaru
^^^Umm their's is a 95. I think 94 LSi trim is the best though. ;)
-Gaddis

Ours is a 95 L with the safety pack (AWD and ABS).

I do happen to know of a very low mile, beautiful 92 LSi for sale...

Ours is a 95 L with the safety pack (AWD and ABS).

I do happen to know of a very low mile, beautiful 92 LS-L for sale...
Fixxed it for ya. 92-93 didn't have LSi trim. LS-L was equivilent... well kinda. Any recent pics of the 95 though? Want to compare images of stance?:devil:

Updates?

you guys are right by me, i see your cars all the time even away from your shop.

you guys are right by me, i see your cars all the time even away from your shop.

You should stop in and say hi sometime. :)

*cough* Update? *cough*

I want to hear update.... of coilover option... My custom set needs to be replaced or rebuilt... Should also talk to people on Subaru-SVX.net that are doing sways and stuff about maybe doing the production work on them to maybe be able to make stuff at a more cost effective price point? Along with endlinks and such.

About the only update I have is I picked up spare dampers to drop konis into. They are sitting in the shop until we have time to work on them.

:popcorn: i'd love to see a well done svx! great work so far :)

:popcorn: i'd love to see a well done svx! great work so far :)

I want.... A second one I can cu into a little and not feel bad doing so so I can MAKE a well done one. :D

pretty sweet stuff

I saw you guys in Fontana this weekend. I got it in my head that you were doing an XT project and not an SVX and kept asking about your XT. LOL this is the car I was referring to.

I saw you guys in Fontana this weekend. I got it in my head that you were doing an XT project and not an SVX and kept asking about your XT. LOL this is the car I was referring to.

OH! That makes more sense. Although - at XT project would be pretty cool. :D

I mean Alcyone SVX and Alcyone XT so its easy to get confused!
Alcyone is the brightest star in "Pleiades" which is the english name for Subaru

I mean Alcyone SVX and Alcyone XT so its easy to get confused!
Alcyone is the brightest star in "Pleiades" which is the english name for Subaru
You sir are correct. can you describe the Alcyone badge? ;)
BTW We need something like this on the market and not just custom done.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn281/seraphinwolf/SVX%20Heirloom/P1000714.jpg
I badly need to rebuild this set as all my adjuster rings are frozen and I haven't had time to attack them so I can get a good corner balance on my car.... and cause I badly need helper springs so I stop dying on NE roads with 520 front spring rates...

Please tell me this isnt dead! We need struts and bushings at the least! Save us TiC!

We do. I really don't want to spring for GCs and Konis on my 92, but it'll need struts soon and there aren't any other strut options.

Please tell me this isnt dead! We need struts and bushings at the least! Save us TiC!

We do. I really don't want to spring for GCs and Konis on my 92, but it'll need struts soon and there aren't any other strut options.
Koni's and GC's will always be the "cheaper" route... We would have to bug the hell out of KYB and like EiBach to get a good combo.

Konis are going to be your best bet for dampers. I picked up some dead struts here for some to combine with a ground control set later this spring.

the biggest thing with the SVX is that for me to do anything that's not a one off means that I'm going to need some absolutely dedication from the community, and I'm worried that there just aren't enough of them out there to cover a decent sized run of parts.

Its a gamble for sure. Since there are no options anyway, if someone needed struts, they could only turn to TIC. Make sense?

every svx owner needs struts. either right now or soon. I replaced mine in 2005 with oem but know I will be moving to something better soon.. unless I save money for the Aragosta $2900 suspension kit. :p

Konis are going to be your best bet for dampers. I picked up some dead struts here for some to combine with a ground control set later this spring.

the biggest thing with the SVX is that for me to do anything that's not a one off means that I'm going to need some absolutely dedication from the community, and I'm worried that there just aren't enough of them out there to cover a decent sized run of parts.

So make very small runs of well thought out, useful parts. Those seem to sell well. Just don't spend time any money developing something like a strut bar. Look at Nevin's Rear sway bar thread. If you concentrate on the right parts, the market is there. Bling and CAI just aren't going to do it. SVX owners are too practical.

Small structural parts like fender and subframe braces maybe?
But if someone did find a coilover setup that was cheaper than GCs and konis, it'd sell like crazy - cause as has been said, everyone needs struts. (keep in mind that if you buy them already put together, it's not even close to being cheap, and some people like me would prefer to buy something assembled that didn't involved chopping up my stock housings)

I get annoyed when I see that basic coilovers for a WRX can be bought for $800 in some cases, ready to bolt in. BUt assembled Koni/GC's are closer to 1,400.

I'll give you an example - I've been trying to find a company in the US that can make me empty strut housings for some time now.

The tube and lower clevis - no problem at all.

The tooling to do the stamping for the lower spring perch - $70,000. Each.

It would have to be coilovers as most of the work is already done, BUT I need to figure out that endlink attachment. Let me see what AST has.

As for basic WRX coilovers being $800. Well, that's going to be 800 wasted, whereas koni and GC at 1400 is actually not bad.

End link attachment "could" be solved using GM's method of attaching the RSB to the strut on the '88 (only) Pontiac Fiero. There is a bracket that bolts to the strut using the 2 strut to hub bolts. Simple and stupid easy to make. They have long since been out of production and I have made many sets over the years.

End link attachment "could" be solved using GM's method of attaching the RSB to the strut on the '88 (only) Pontiac Fiero. There is a bracket that bolts to the strut using the 2 strut to hub bolts. Simple and stupid easy to make. They have long since been out of production and I have made many sets over the years.

The DC5 RSX and a few others also use the link to strut trick. I know that AST makes coilovers for some of the hondas so I've asked to see if they have a way to handle this.

If they do then I'll take some clevis measurements and see if they have a damper that will work.

Then I'll have to figure out top hats.

Guys - keep in mind this is going to have to be a back burner project as I have three things new products that are going to need lots of money in the very near future.

i have to subrscribe to this. SVX was always one i desired but never owned. so cool so different being a subaru.

End link attachment "could" be solved using GM's method of attaching the RSB to the strut on the '88 (only) Pontiac Fiero. There is a bracket that bolts to the strut using the 2 strut to hub bolts. Simple and stupid easy to make. They have long since been out of production and I have made many sets over the years.
Didn't I post a picture of mine? I got them second hand and are a custom one of but the idea is there. But we've had teh probelm of trying ot find a manufacture as stated, willing to put int he development time to make a part and make sure it works right with the car. These cars are HEAVEY and need a lot of attention to suspension. That's also why I so bady want a second to start cutting up and doing CF across the board on. Untill then I'll have to stick to picking up spare pannels here and there and sending them off to get molds made and eventually parts made. Mmmmm.. wingless trunk from junk yard for $40. :)

Anywho i'll pull up a pic of my coilovers and repost if i don't already have them posted earlier in the thread. I'm soon to do a GC/Koni build though as these are WAY too stiff for the car and need a rebuild. I keep not wanting to take women anywhere in the car cause it's so bad. :lol: I bet they'd fail the B-Cup test...

Found my previous post.
You sir are correct. can you describe the Alcyone badge? ;)
BTW We need something like this on the market and not just custom done.
http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn281/seraphinwolf/SVX%20Heirloom/P1000714.jpg
I badly need to rebuild this set as all my adjuster rings are frozen and I haven't had time to attack them so I can get a good corner balance on my car.... and cause I badly need helper springs so I stop dying on NE roads with 520 front spring rates...

So what does TIC offer currently for the SVX? Maybe a separate thread?

that would be sick to see on the track someday......yo dawg you just got passed by a subaru SVX

that would be sick to see on the track someday......yo dawg you just got passed by a subaru SVX

There are plenty of autoxing SVX already. Most around NJ...

Update. Svx was just hit. Guy ran stop sign and nailed back right corner.

Thats too bad. Is it totaled? Do you have any pictures?

Thats too bad. Is it totaled? Do you have any pictures?

No idea on total. Gonna get pics now. It just happened (posted while waiting for police to finish report).

I hope it's not total, but given rarity of parts and body panels, and value of the car I wouldn't be surprised.

Just from limping it to the shop (I was 200 yds away) I can tell rear diff is dead. From glancing under, I have the list so far:

Knuckle
bearing
hub
upright
lateral links
axle
strut
wheel
rear bumper cover
Perhaps ARB
rear quarter panel

Bummer part is I JUST had filled it with gas this afternoon. :sadbanana:

http://turninconcepts.com/forums/svx_wreck/image0001.jpg
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Damn :(

Damn :(

Yeah. I said the same thing. Insurance adjuster is coming to look at her tomorrow.

I see a child seat, I hope there wasn't a child in there when it happened :(

That sucks, hope all turns out well.

I see a child seat, I hope there wasn't a child in there when it happened :(

That sucks, hope all turns out well.

Thankfully no. TiC Jr. was at home in bed. I was heading into the shop to print his B-day party invitations and get a head start on Monday's to do list. Sadly, neither got done as I spent a good bit of time on the phone with my insurance company.

PM me a list of the parts you need, there's an almost complete SVX at a junkyard nearby. :)

PM me a list of the parts you need, there's an almost complete SVX at a junkyard nearby. :)

Sweet! Let me see what the body guys come back with, and if we need to pull a rear quarter or suspension they can't get I'll hit you up.

Sweet! Let me see what the body guys come back with, and if we need to pull a rear quarter or suspension they can't get I'll hit you up.

Sucks man, that is/was a good looking SVX. BTW, I get the tax returns soon, and will be hitting you guys up. I need new powersteering pump, and a ps leak in the lines fixed. then check and see if my trans is up to snuff. then check and see if I just need a themostat, or why it won't warm up. So, some business coming you way, then you can talk me into buying into your new stuff??

That really sucks. I hope the guy got a ticket or something. :/

On the brighter side, getting donor parts is not very hard up north. If you wanted to take this misfortune as an opportunity, the whiteline lateral links will bolt up and there is a group buy on new 22mm sway bars. I have one on my car and handling was greatly improved. Also you might be able to fit some of your Tokico struts on the rear as the bolt pattern lines up, maybe just fit with the SVX top mounts. (This is my planned project since we got the Tokicos for the 04 STI, leaving me with 04 STI struts to play with).

The only thing that makes me cringe is the rear body panel as it would require some persistence to get it back to normal.

Totaled. :( Now I have to dispute the amount.

That sucks. Buy it back from them and put the money into fixing it and making it better.

That sucks. Buy it back from them and put the money into fixing it and making it better.

thing is buying it back, then paying to fix it will end up costing me more than the check is for, and put more money into it I really can't afford. :(

thing is buying it back, then paying to fix it will end up costing me more than the check is for, and put more money into it I really can't afford. :(

Lemme know what junk yard it goes to then. That's BS you can't just keep it.:furious:

Buy it back from the Junk yard?

thing is buying it back, then paying to fix it will end up costing me more than the check is for, and put more money into it I really can't afford. :(
I'll supply parts. :)

I have a 92 Clar that has no title for sale :) Perfect body motor is healthy but needs a trans ..


Iffffffffff you wanna try and get a title or make a track car out of it

Knuckle- Have it
bearing- Have it
hub- Have it
upright- Have it
lateral links- Have them
axle- Have it
strut- have one, but pretty sure it is shot
wheel- Don't have it
rear bumper cover- Have it
Perhaps ARB- ???rear quarter panel- Have it



And here is inspiration for you...
My silver that was destroyed...
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s73/facagoalie/IMG_8418.jpg

And now the ebony that received the transplanted motor and 6spd from the silver...

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s73/facagoalie/Ebony%20SVX/dgabry.jpg

I think I've still got a good strut.

Struts were dead anyway. I was planning on doing the koni inserts or something else.

Right now we're in a holding pattern. I have disputed the amount they want to pay for the car as I feel it's not adequate based upon what I have seen others going for.

so.... until I get everything settled I'm stuck driving a rental. A chevy HHR. :sadbanana:

I need to get everything settled because this HHR just isn't going to do for long. Last night TiC Jr. started taking apart the interior while sitting in his car seat, and holding up each part and asking "Daddy, what is this for?"

I had an HHR when on business in Ohio. One of the worst vehicles I have ever driven ... hell I'd put a PT Cruiser above that in quality.

worse yet driving the hhr is kinda like a battle tank ... smallest front window ever

UPDATE!!

Resolution with the insurance company. They did some more research, and reached a conclusion that I am happy with. It will allow me to keep the red car for spare parts, and get a new SVX that I know of.

Replacement is a black on white 92 LSi.

Now to go in search of one 05-07 BBS wheel to replace the dead one...

Nice!

UPDATE!!

Resolution with the insurance company. They did some more research, and reached a conclusion that I am happy with. It will allow me to keep the red car for spare parts, and get a new SVX that I know of.

Replacement is a black on white 92 LSi.

Now to go in search of one 05-07 BBS wheel to replace the dead one...

Good to hear...

so.... until I get everything settled I'm stuck driving a rental. A chevy HHR. :sadbanana:

I need to get everything settled because this HHR just isn't going to do for long. Last night TiC Jr. started taking apart the interior while sitting in his car seat, and holding up each part and asking "Daddy, what is this for?"
Probably better than the Corolla I'm driving. :unamused:

I didn't even know people actually desired these... Sucks that it got wrecked, woulda been nice to see how far you went with it

:) I heart TiC. Glad to hear things are looking up for you. I'm still waiting on a phone call for an interview btw...will let you know as your house is on the way. :)

UPDATE!!

Resolution with the insurance company. They did some more research, and reached a conclusion that I am happy with. It will allow me to keep the red car for spare parts, and get a new SVX that I know of.

Replacement is a black on white 92 LSi.

Now to go in search of one 05-07 BBS wheel to replace the dead one...

Grrrrrreat. Got the replacement yet? pics?

Grrrrrreat. Got the replacement yet? pics?

It's sitting out back. Tranny slips. I'm going to try and get it in today to drop the pan, change the filter, replace the fluid, and adjust the brake band. We'll try that first. If that's not go I will swap the tranny over from the red car.

then I need to swap over my engine wiring, put in the good alternator, and figure out what's up with the sunroof.

Pics or it didn't happen :)

It's sitting out back. Tranny slips. I'm going to try and get it in today to drop the pan, change the filter, replace the fluid, and adjust the brake band. We'll try that first. If that's not go I will swap the tranny over from the red car.

then I need to swap over my engine wiring, put in the good alternator, and figure out what's up with the sunroof.

Cool. I suppose the red one will hang around the shop for a while? I may want to buy a driver side seat off ya, that is if you have good one in both.

Good luck swapping stuff out. How late you gonna be there today? I may stop by and chat with ya about the bearings and a thermostat for mine. I found my power steering hose goes to the radiator?? :lol: I'm gonna tackle the PS pump myself, due to it not likeing to run without growling at me:lol:

edit: my sunroof didn't wanna work, till I shoved up real hard on it, and broke the seal it made from sitting so long. Put some silicone spray around the seals, and it works good now.

I just got back from driving my SVX in to work today. I was reading this thread earlier and it inspired me to get out again.

It was a fun drive in.

I'm very glad to see that you guys are still at this even after the accident. I'm still really looking forward to seeing what you guys come up with for the SVX. :)

Cool. I suppose the red one will hang around the shop for a while? I may want to buy a driver side seat off ya, that is if you have good one in both.

Good luck swapping stuff out. How late you gonna be there today? I may stop by and chat with ya about the bearings and a thermostat for mine. I found my power steering hose goes to the radiator?? :lol: I'm gonna tackle the PS pump myself, due to it not likeing to run without growling at me:lol:

edit: my sunroof didn't wanna work, till I shoved up real hard on it, and broke the seal it made from sitting so long. Put some silicone spray around the seals, and it works good now.

Give me a call on Monday.

Pics or it didn't happen :)

Oh, it happened. I stand as an eye witness that is sits behind the shop. He had a huge :D on his face when he told me he got another SVX.

It's sitting out back. Tranny slips. I'm going to try and get it in today to drop the pan, change the filter, replace the fluid, and adjust the brake band. We'll try that first. If that's not go I will swap the tranny over from the red car.

then I need to swap over my engine wiring, put in the good alternator, and figure out what's up with the sunroof.
The sunroof sticking is a common svx issue, requiring a nudge to get it moving. The solution to fix it: near the dome light there is a little cap covering a screw. Remove the cap and you can turn it to tighten something (I forgot what it's called) so that the motor can properly pull the sun roof open.

The sunroof sticking is a common svx issue, requiring a nudge to get it moving. The solution to fix it: near the dome light there is a little cap covering a screw. Remove the cap and you can turn it to tighten something (I forgot what it's called) so that the motor can properly pull the sun roof open.

BINGO!!! That's exactly what I needed to know. It sounded like something was slipping, and I was wondering how to tighten it.

Thank you! That saves me from having to drop the ceiling liner.

Glad to see this project is moving along again. Looking forward to more updates when you guys get a chance.

UPDATE!!

Resolution with the insurance company. They did some more research, and reached a conclusion that I am happy with. It will allow me to keep the red car for spare parts, and get a new SVX that I know of.

Replacement is a black on white 92 LSi.

Now to go in search of one 05-07 BBS wheel to replace the dead one...
You'll love the auto up windows... not likely so the power seatbelts... I hate those damn things with a passion in my budy's 92' (Bobby knows the one don't cha Bobby.) I say turn the red one into a track only car and widen the fenders out.
But yeah as Cozy said run the adjustable latterals from an STi and one more problem down. I still need to get me a few sets for my SVX and Impreza...:) I also need replacement doors for the SVX. the door cancer got BAD this year and I didnt' find time to get it fixxed. Any parts you need let me know. I've got two up here at the local yard. I'm grabbing a wingless trunk and a pair of doors for myself.

pics, told you it existed.

White or black??

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_em-TjXv-bp0/S47MMTXCwSI/AAAAAAAAAQw/WbfhmnTxQCc/s640/photo%20%287%29.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_em-TjXv-bp0/S47MHpJbH_I/AAAAAAAAAQs/XXHKN0-A0d0/s640/photo%20%286%29.jpg
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_em-TjXv-bp0/S47MFeuZ-YI/AAAAAAAAAQo/ZDlzaXaZJUc/s640/photo%20%287%29.jpg
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_em-TjXv-bp0/S47MCIpWXrI/AAAAAAAAAQk/hWJV9RfmX18/s640/photo%20%286%29.jpg
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_em-TjXv-bp0/S47MAPdvivI/AAAAAAAAAQg/PCV0qh5NaXg/s640/photo%20%285%29.jpg

white.

Then again black would be pretty "Batmobile" and that has it's advantages.

Confirmed. 17x9's with 255's fit. Just need some fender rolling.

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_em-TjXv-bp0/S47VvTp4bXI/AAAAAAAAASo/03-xxb9MlOQ/s640/photo%20%286%29.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_em-TjXv-bp0/S47VndIxGwI/AAAAAAAAASk/XWuOl6AUYmY/s512/photo%20%287%29.jpg

What is the offset? I am about to buy a set of 17x9 +43 with 255's.. I think I will be fine though..

Thanks so much for confirming 17x9's fit. That's a plunge I've been wanting to take.

They do fit the front as well right?

It doesn't matter which color, you know you want to get it painted John Deere Blitz Black:banana:

Thanks so much for confirming 17x9's fit. That's a plunge I've been wanting to take.

They do fit the front as well right?

Not so good on the front. they are a little wide. Some rolling and some negative camber in the front will help with that.

Not so good on the front. they are a little wide. Some rolling and some negative camber in the front will help with that.

Thanks, when you have them fit, please share everything that was necessary.
Also, is the car your testing on currently on stock struts/springs, or koni/gc's?

Thanks, when you have them fit, please share everything that was necessary.
Also, is the car your testing on currently on stock struts/springs, or koni/gc's?

Stock as a box of rocks