Subaru SVX

2000 GT Coupe · 02-05-2010, 07:07 AM

I picked up a different DD while I fix the grand am

Its a nice car I like it. AWD boxer 6 3.3L

DrFabulous · 02-05-2010, 08:31 AM

Those things are pretty rare. I kinda like how they look!

cardude007617 · 02-05-2010, 09:29 AM

nice another subie on the forum. theyre pretty slick cars, too bad theyre transmissions were junk....

[ChaosweaveR] · 02-05-2010, 09:48 AM

YES! I love these cars. Oddly enough, they sound mint with the same Flowmaster 80's we use for the GA's. Heard a sound clip on cardomain, sounded mean.

Nice buy, I've always wanted one in blue.

2000 GT Coupe · 02-05-2010, 10:39 AM

Thanks guys, Fab I picked it up close to you, glenco mn doubt I spelled it right but its about 45 mins west of the twin cities.

ya the trans were problematic, though I read that its mostly because they did not have well enough cooling on the trans fluid, external cooler and they were ok. Or and better yet, 5 or 6 speed swap. wish this one had been

but it did get a complete rebuild about 3 years ago.

For the moment, at this moment its in the muffler shop, it is so quiet you can not hear it.

Its getting exhaust done to be louder and to have better flow.

cardude007617 · 02-05-2010, 11:17 AM

oh jeez, not another car to mod!

tipnitty · 02-05-2010, 11:43 AM

i looked at one but the window shceme just doesn't work for me at all.

2000 GT Coupe · 02-05-2010, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cardude007617

oh jeez, not another car to mod!

ya thats about what the wife said.

GrandAmChick · 02-05-2010, 05:01 PM

Nice find! My friend's brother has one. Have fun with it. =]

02andahalfgt · 02-05-2010, 06:36 PM

Wow, I haven't seen one of those in forever...very nice.

2000 GT Coupe · 02-05-2010, 06:40 PM

We are getting some snow and I am loving the AWD, I got 245/45/17 Blizzak WS60's put on and I can take off like a bat outta hell, and stop Thanks to 4 channel abs, wow for a 92 its got some awesome features.
No Traction control, which is fine by me.

cardude007617 · 02-05-2010, 08:22 PM

haha welcome to the pure awesomeness of subaru awd

, i know iv had a blast this winter in mine

can i say playing in a FOOT of snow?

2000 GT Coupe · 02-05-2010, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cardude007617

haha welcome to the pure awesomeness of subaru awd

, i know iv had a blast this winter in mine

can i say playing in a FOOT of snow?

This thing has a LSD rear diff, and I think a LSD front. I know the rear is factory, but the front may not be.
When I try to spin on pure ICE it runs straight like its on rails, even with the tires spinning.

stanjk3 · 02-06-2010, 12:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cardude007617

nice another subie on the forum. theyre pretty slick cars, too bad theyre transmissions were junk....

Guess some things never change

Subie's tranny's are usually pretty reliable, it's a shame that some of their cars are also held back by them. They're still using only 4 speed autos on base model Imprezas & Foresters.
If they could develop a good DSG tranny they'd probably sell more WRXs and LGTs. They could also get more power out of the 3.6L H6.

stanjk3 · 02-06-2010, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2000 GT Coupe

This thing has a LSD rear diff, and I think a LSD front. I know the rear is factory, but the front may not be.
When I try to spin on pure ICE it runs straight like its on rails, even with the tires spinning.

This page mentions a rear VLSD.
http://www.cars101.com/subaru_svx.html

Pretty sure STIs are the only Subies that have a front LSD from the factory (at least in the US).

They didn't call it symmetrical AWD back then, but it probably was. Not having torque steer also helps with snow traction.

2000 GT Coupe · 02-19-2010, 11:32 PM

If anyone is interested I got some pics today, and changed the exhaust, yes more modding.

I went true dual exhaust 2" piping. I originally put 24" glass packs. Not entirely what I wanted but looked like about the only thing that would fit. I hated the sound, very high pitched raspy. Today I went back and put 2 magnaflows on in addition to the glass packs already there. It sounds much better, though quieter then I would have liked. I have a before, as in before the magnaflows. and an after vid. No stock vid or pics though. Suffice to say stock it was silent as the grave.

And the Video's. First one Glass packs only

[ChaosweaveR] · 02-20-2010, 01:16 AM

The mufflers will break in and the sound will get louder.

My Flowmaster 80 muffler was quiet at first, I almost regreted installing it, but a month later, I got the deeper and throater tone.

2000 GT Coupe · 02-20-2010, 10:08 AM

good to know, I know there is a break in period but how much unknown.

PhantomLover007 · 02-20-2010, 11:30 AM

The Subie is pretty sweet, but all those windows throw me off....

2000 GT Coupe · 02-28-2010, 04:21 PM

well here it is about a week after installing the magnaflows it sounds quite different I think.

02-05-2010, 07:07 AM	#1
2000 GT Coupe Made the move :D AKA: Gene Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jax Florida Posts: 1,416 Vehicle: 00 Grand Am GT1 Coupe	Subaru SVX I picked up a different DD while I fix the grand am Its a nice car I like it. AWD boxer 6 3.3L __________________ 2000 Grand Am GT1 Camaro brake upgrade Goodridge G-Stop SS brake lines MP Racing CAI and tuned PCM LED tails Projector's with HID's Lowered 18" Rims Aftermarket front and rear anti-sway bars

02-05-2010, 08:31 AM	#2
DrFabulous FIGJAM AKA: Matt Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,675 Vehicle: Acura\|Chevy\|Porsche	Those things are pretty rare. I kinda like how they look! __________________ '18 Acura MDX Kid hauler '15 Chevrolet Tahoe Toy Hauler '01 Porsche Boxster Project

02-05-2010, 09:29 AM	#3
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	nice another subie on the forum. theyre pretty slick cars, too bad theyre transmissions were junk.... __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

02-05-2010, 09:48 AM	#4
[ChaosweaveR] So that's Vtec... AKA: Chris Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Medford, NY Age: 34 Posts: 6,783 Vehicle: ‘15 Honda Accord Sport	YES! I love these cars. Oddly enough, they sound mint with the same Flowmaster 80's we use for the GA's. Heard a sound clip on cardomain, sounded mean. Nice buy, I've always wanted one in blue. __________________ 2015 Honda Accord Sport Sedan: K24W 2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES: 4G64

02-05-2010, 10:39 AM	#5
2000 GT Coupe Made the move :D AKA: Gene Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jax Florida Posts: 1,416 Vehicle: 00 Grand Am GT1 Coupe	Thanks guys, Fab I picked it up close to you, glenco mn doubt I spelled it right but its about 45 mins west of the twin cities. ya the trans were problematic, though I read that its mostly because they did not have well enough cooling on the trans fluid, external cooler and they were ok. Or and better yet, 5 or 6 speed swap. wish this one had been but it did get a complete rebuild about 3 years ago. For the moment, at this moment its in the muffler shop, it is so quiet you can not hear it. Its getting exhaust done to be louder and to have better flow. __________________ 2000 Grand Am GT1 Camaro brake upgrade Goodridge G-Stop SS brake lines MP Racing CAI and tuned PCM LED tails Projector's with HID's Lowered 18" Rims Aftermarket front and rear anti-sway bars

02-05-2010, 11:17 AM	#6
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	oh jeez, not another car to mod! __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

02-05-2010, 05:01 PM	#9
GrandAmChick RIP 4/25/96-6/25/05 AKA: NOT Ashlee Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Central NJ Age: 38 Posts: 2,253 Vehicle: 04 stg II WRX	Nice find! My friend's brother has one. Have fun with it. =] __________________ Grand Visions ~ East Coast My N-Body \|\| My CarDomain E/T: 16.33 @ 84.96, R/T .071 RIP Grand Am 8/2000 - 3/13/2006 AMRAAM4: you are my hero Mel!

02-05-2010, 06:36 PM	#10
02andahalfgt Camaro Junkie AKA: Jon Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orefield, PA Age: 39 Posts: 3,638 Vehicle: 06 Jeep/10 Camaro SSRS	Wow, I haven't seen one of those in forever...very nice.

02-05-2010, 06:40 PM	#11
2000 GT Coupe Made the move :D AKA: Gene Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jax Florida Posts: 1,416 Vehicle: 00 Grand Am GT1 Coupe	We are getting some snow and I am loving the AWD, I got 245/45/17 Blizzak WS60's put on and I can take off like a bat outta hell, and stop Thanks to 4 channel abs, wow for a 92 its got some awesome features. No Traction control, which is fine by me. __________________ 2000 Grand Am GT1 Camaro brake upgrade Goodridge G-Stop SS brake lines MP Racing CAI and tuned PCM LED tails Projector's with HID's Lowered 18" Rims Aftermarket front and rear anti-sway bars

02-05-2010, 08:22 PM	#12
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	haha welcome to the pure awesomeness of subaru awd , i know iv had a blast this winter in mine can i say playing in a FOOT of snow? __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

02-19-2010, 11:32 PM	#16
2000 GT Coupe Made the move :D AKA: Gene Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jax Florida Posts: 1,416 Vehicle: 00 Grand Am GT1 Coupe	If anyone is interested I got some pics today, and changed the exhaust, yes more modding. I went true dual exhaust 2" piping. I originally put 24" glass packs. Not entirely what I wanted but looked like about the only thing that would fit. I hated the sound, very high pitched raspy. Today I went back and put 2 magnaflows on in addition to the glass packs already there. It sounds much better, though quieter then I would have liked. I have a before, as in before the magnaflows. and an after vid. No stock vid or pics though. Suffice to say stock it was silent as the grave. And the Video's. First one Glass packs only __________________ 2000 Grand Am GT1 Camaro brake upgrade Goodridge G-Stop SS brake lines MP Racing CAI and tuned PCM LED tails Projector's with HID's Lowered 18" Rims Aftermarket front and rear anti-sway bars

02-20-2010, 01:16 AM	#17
[ChaosweaveR] So that's Vtec... AKA: Chris Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Medford, NY Age: 34 Posts: 6,783 Vehicle: ‘15 Honda Accord Sport	The mufflers will break in and the sound will get louder. My Flowmaster 80 muffler was quiet at first, I almost regreted installing it, but a month later, I got the deeper and throater tone. __________________ 2015 Honda Accord Sport Sedan: K24W 2003 Mitsubishi Galant ES: 4G64

02-20-2010, 10:08 AM	#18
2000 GT Coupe Made the move :D AKA: Gene Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jax Florida Posts: 1,416 Vehicle: 00 Grand Am GT1 Coupe	good to know, I know there is a break in period but how much unknown. __________________ 2000 Grand Am GT1 Camaro brake upgrade Goodridge G-Stop SS brake lines MP Racing CAI and tuned PCM LED tails Projector's with HID's Lowered 18" Rims Aftermarket front and rear anti-sway bars

02-28-2010, 04:21 PM	#20
2000 GT Coupe Made the move :D AKA: Gene Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jax Florida Posts: 1,416 Vehicle: 00 Grand Am GT1 Coupe	well here it is about a week after installing the magnaflows it sounds quite different I think. __________________ 2000 Grand Am GT1 Camaro brake upgrade Goodridge G-Stop SS brake lines MP Racing CAI and tuned PCM LED tails Projector's with HID's Lowered 18" Rims Aftermarket front and rear anti-sway bars