SVX Network Forums Live Chat! SVX or Subaru Links Old Lockers Photo Post How-To Documents Message Archive SVX Shop Search |
IRC users: |
#1
|
||||
|
||||
It all starts here
.
This thread is about the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the SVX in 2017. The SVX 10th Anniversary Meet was held in Lafayette, Indiana in July of 2002. which was also the home of Subaru Isuzu Automotive (SIA), now known as Subaru Indiana Automotive. It was a resounding success (96 SVXs came and more than 100 people). Many automotive sources are indicating that the Lafayette plant will be producing a new 2 door sports coupe (possibly hybrid) to their lineup in 2017, mainly for the US Market. The project is currently referred to as the SVX, but that name could change before production. So it seems appropriate that the 25th Anniversary Celebration should be held in Lafayette at SIA, where the new generation will roll off the production line 25 years after the first SVX. Would be fantastic to watch that car actually roll off the line. Production scheduling and details are still unavailable, but it if inferred that production could actually begin in late fall, 2016, as a 2017 model. So if this is the way we want to proceed, we would first need the initial production date as a starting point. Once that happens, we can start a poll of available dates for the meet. If an SIA plant tour is to be a definite part of this, then tour arrangements have to be factored in. The tour information for 2016 is in the next post. The updated 2017 tour schedule will be posted when it becomes available. .
__________________
. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016 2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ... 203,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback 2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields. 4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . . Last edited by svxcess; 10-14-2016 at 01:02 PM. |
#2
|
||||
|
||||
Sia plant tour information
SIA PLANT TOUR INFORMATION
__________________
. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016 2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ... 203,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback 2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields. 4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . . Last edited by svxcess; 05-01-2016 at 10:17 AM. |
#3
|
||||
|
||||
Hotel information
.
LAFAYETTE HOTEL INFORMATION Now in keeping a bit of the established tradition of the 10th Anniversary Meet, The two hotels that we occupied then were right across the parking lot from each other, They were the Homewood Suites in Lafayette and the Hampton Inn in Lafayette Each are less than 4 miles from SIA and 10 minutes HOMEWOOD SUITES 3939 South Street Lafayette, Indiana, 47905 (765) 448-9700 Homewood Suites Website HAMPTON INN HOTEL 3941 South Street Lafayette, IN 47905 (765) 447-1600 Hampton Inn Website ,
__________________
. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016 2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ... 203,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback 2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields. 4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . . Last edited by svxcess; 05-01-2016 at 10:16 AM. |
#4
|
||||
|
||||
Re: It all starts here
Alternative Options Realistically we have about a year to pull this off. The Reading X PPG Pace Car Meet took longer than that. If Lafayette proves to be too problematic, can anyone else suggest a location (other than Morgantown, PA) where you would consider going to? Keep in mind that back in 2002 at the Tenth Anniversary Meet, The oldest cars were 10 years old and the youngest one were just barely 6. Most had mileage of less than 90K and parts were plentiful. Jump ahead 15 years. The oldest is now 25 years old and the youngest cars almost 20. Even at 10,000 miles a year, these cars range between 150,000 and 25,000 miles with essential parts becoming scarce. All this means is that we all don't necessarily have to drive our own cars to wherever the meet is being held. There will probably be many local SVXs close by to attend and represent the marque, Those further away could just arrange to fly in for the festivities and reconnect with members. We just need some sort of agreed upon direction and as many options and ideas that we can entertain I still have my many contacts as SOA in Cherry Hill, The Drive and Drive Performance editors, Curator of the "Performance Attic" and some original contacts still at Lafayette. I am sure they would help us out greatly. How many members like us do they come across who are as passionate and determined to keep this marque alive; a car that is a quarter-century old and one the has been discontinued and out of production for 20 years? Subaru is all about customer loyalty and this is great PR. All ideas and suggestions are sincerely welcomed and encouraged. Their wil be many areas that need committees and members. Publicity, hotel accommodations, arrangements and commitments through Subaru and their PR department. Ideas for other events, scenic drives or convoy to places of interest (such as the Indy Museum). Restaurant investigation for group dinners, etc., parts raffle, swap meet, ideas for impromptu tech sessions Much of this has to be done by local members in the area with familiarity of the conditions and offerings, checking out local restaurants. current road conditions to avoid construction, detours and congestion if a scenic drive is planned. I am sure we can all unite to pull this off. This may be the last significant milestone meet for these cars ever. .
__________________
. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016 2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ... 203,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback 2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields. 4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . . Last edited by svxcess; 05-02-2016 at 03:02 AM. |
#5
|
||||
|
||||
Re: It all starts here
Here are two uploaded videos from the 10th Anniversary Meet. Arrival at the hotels, preliminary activities, and on the way to SIA. Have not been seen by many members and those that were there remember them vividly.
Now this is how a parking lot should look... And one of the very first SVX meets in 2001. "Springtime in the Smokies" That thread can be found HERE and photos HERE .
__________________
. Subaru Ambassador 1996 Polo Green LSi #216..138,100 miles...SOLD JFICX8659TH100216.....Date of Manufacture: November 16, 1995..... Fuji Heavy Industries..Ōta North Plant....Ōta City,. Gunma Prefecture, Japan In-Service Date: January 2, 1997 "The Pristine Green Polo Machine” First Polo Green on the Network First Clear front turn signals, JDM Alcyone hood emblem, rear panel, and BOXER engine cover on the Network (US) (2000) First 5000K HID factory fog lights (2007) First SVX JDM BBS wheels on a USDM SVX (2013) HID lighting (5000K) for headlight and H3 fog lights, PIAA SuperExtreme 120W high beams, rebuilt EG33 longblock, Cometic head gaskets, Phase II flexplate, AMR aluminum radiator with custom silicone hoses, 160A high-output alternator in aluminum-ceramic coated case, new design alternator wiring upgrade v.4, rare factory headlight protectors, refinished JDM BBS mesh aluminum wheels and custom, polished billet aluminum new hex center caps, LED grille mod, R1 Concepts high-carbon cryo slotted rotors, Akebono ceramic pads, Goodridge S/S braided brake lines, Smallcar Stage 1 shift kit, ThermalTech aluminum/ceramic-coated valve covers, Energy Suspension urethane front & rear swaybar bushings, Bontrager22 rear swaybar with QS Components Chromoly Teflon/Kevlar endlinks, "$15.00/5 minute" suspension mod. Hella Supertone horns, Custom stainless steel exhaust system with 2" headpipes, Magnaflow cats, AeroTurbine AR25 resonator /AWD "Bullet" muffler. R.I.P. 2010 Subaru Outback Limited 2.5 CVT...338,000 miles. Totaled by a 1,300 lb. COW March 4, 2016 2014 Hyundai Avante Limited ... 203,000 miles. Actually quieter and smoother than the Outback 2007 Mazda Miata MX-5 PRHT...102,000 miles. Plenty of parts, service and windshields. 4th Registered Network member —2/21/2001 My NEW locker..I...My Email..I..Wikipedia/SVX . . Last edited by svxcess; 05-01-2016 at 01:41 PM. |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
Re: It all starts here
Wow ,just Wow.
Watching those clips made me wish to be there. I do plan to be on 25th anniversary. It is not IF,it is WHEN it hapens. Cmon people lets do this again!!!! |
#7
|
||||
|
||||
Re: It all starts here
__________________
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Kenyatta The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see. -Winston Churchill My baby: 94 lsi My fast baby: 2001 Suzuki Marauder My new baby: 2010 Subaru Outback |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
Re: It all starts here
If we can get this together you can count myself and my husband in. I may not have the full time for driving out there but I would happily fly in and rent a car for the date, I don't have an SVX to show off anyway. We would love to do the plant tour! Let me know if there is anything I can do to help!
__________________
Jackie Annapolis Subaru 149 Old Solomon's Island Rd Annapolis, MD 21401 443-837-1422 www.AnnapolisSubaru.com Jackie.Whetzler@AnnapolisSubaru.com |
#9
|
||||
|
||||
Re: It all starts here
Quote:
__________________
Peter ART Cryogenic/Slotted Rotors, Stainless Steel Brake Lines, PWR Radiator, Tranny cooler, Stebro, Earthworm's Poly Differential/front & rear swaybar bushings, Koni Inserts and Mychailo SVX Sport Springs all 4 corners, Indigo Blue paint. Liquid Silver Wheels. |
#10
|
|||
|
|||
Re: It all starts here
The only reason I don't own one is just simply the finances. I already have a 2008 Forester in need of head gaskets and a 2003 WRX that is a constant money pit. I worry that I wouldn't have enough money to keep an SVX in good running shape as repairs can often exceed that of the WRX due to age and limited part availability/manufacturing.
Just this weekend I was driving the WRX and one of the clamps on the FMIC pipe down in the fender blew apart and my husband and I had to push the car about 8 blocks to our house. She's a temperamental turd but she's long been paid for so she's gonna stick around a while. One day if I come across something pristine and a fat bag of money I will be sure to pick one up!
__________________
Jackie Annapolis Subaru 149 Old Solomon's Island Rd Annapolis, MD 21401 443-837-1422 www.AnnapolisSubaru.com Jackie.Whetzler@AnnapolisSubaru.com |
#11
|
||||
|
||||
Re: It all starts here
I plan to attend... Hopefully in a SVX....Will do what I can to help out.
__________________
Huck Subaru Ambassador 92 SVX LS-Tour Magnaflow Exhaust, 5-Spd-AWD 88 XT6 AWD 5-Speed "Bride of FrankenWedge" 15 Impreza Premium Sedan 15 Crosstrek XV 5-Speed My 5-Speed "How-To" Write-up 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula Current Count of Subaru's Owned.... "70" |
#12
|
||||
|
||||
Re: It all starts here
As they guy who did the 10th Anniversary SVXWN Merchandising, I would be willing to do that again for the 25th meet. Hats, Shirts, Mugs, ??? etc..
As someone who was there 14 years ago, I'd prefer the Lafayette location for the 'big' meet. Hope I can get my same SVX I had at the 10th repainted in time for the 25th.
__________________
'93 Anniversary Edition SVX 122k - 3.7 FD 5MT Swap, ECUtune 1a1, Bontrager RSB, Mad Restoration underway! '20 Honda Ridgeline Custom Oil Caps, Battery Bars, Phenolic Spacers for sale here: http://www.x35design.com |
#13
|
|||
|
|||
Re: It all starts here
Buy one AND get it shape? Maybe one of two! I'm searching high and low for a rental. No luck yet!
__________________
1995 Caterham 7 Twincam 2002 Porsche 911 targa -- now with FSI 4.0L power! 2007 BMW 328i Cabriolet 2012 Tacoma 4wd v6 Access Cab 2013 Mercedes E350 4Matic Wagon 2005 STi - totaled after 10 great years 1994 SVX LSi 5spd - sold but not forgotten 2000 Legacy GT 5spd sedan - gone after 150K miles of bliss |
#14
|
|||
|
|||
Re: It all starts here
As an attendee of both the '01 Smokies, AND the 10th anniversary meets, I could probably coax the semi-pristine ebony from beneath the carport for a summer road trip. Let's see how it goes.
Ron.
__________________
Good s**t happened. 69 was worth the wait. '92 stock semi-pristine ebony - 160K '96 Grand Caravan - 240K '01 Miata SE - 79K '07 Chrysler Pacifica - 60k - future money pit. |
#15
|
||||
|
||||
Re: It all starts here
Smokies Meet is were we met for the first time Ron......But we're both still hanging around.....
__________________
Huck Subaru Ambassador 92 SVX LS-Tour Magnaflow Exhaust, 5-Spd-AWD 88 XT6 AWD 5-Speed "Bride of FrankenWedge" 15 Impreza Premium Sedan 15 Crosstrek XV 5-Speed My 5-Speed "How-To" Write-up 1976 Pontiac Firebird Formula Current Count of Subaru's Owned.... "70" |
|
|