The svx is not THAT much heavier than an STI
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Anywho, I have decided on a few things. Number one, I am for sure going to be going with a 6mt with a 180 rear. This swap will be happening mid summer most likely. One of the overlooked benefiets of switching to this tranny is going to be the weight savings =D. Other things that will be done at the same time as the tranny switch: Removal of ABS(I will be putting some non abs brakes out of a FWD svx in it) and removal of airbags. Now before you go dogging on me for removing the airbags, consider this...I am a twig and more likely than not the force of these airbags(unlike modern airbags) would own the living crap out of me.
In an unrelated note this is HOT
http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/atta...1&d=1141795868 black chrome ftw. My car is eventually going to be painted grey so I think black chrome wheels would look great. Which reminds me scott, what offest will fit on a SVX if I want to put 18's on with no rubbing?
One last thing to consider, this is not a drag car, this is not an auto-Xer, instead it is being built with grand touring and luxury in mind.