sasquatch Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Okay, don't gang up on me, but I've seen several threads since I showed up here extolling the RX. Why? What makes the RX so desireable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stngllhm Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 upgraded suspension and ground effect. it was the sport modile basically Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 I saw one in the junkyard today when I was getting parts for my wagon. It looked pretty cool I thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torxxx Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Everyone wants a RX because of how rare they are. I've only seen 4 Rx's in all of alaska. I talked to 3 of the owners and asked them if they would sell the car and all of them said no, just becuase of the fact that they are hard to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danbob99 Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 An Rx, in a junkyard? any one up for a road trip to idaho...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyruss Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 better seats. 5speed duel range trany full time 4wd. locking center diff. LSD in the rear. Turbo. ground effects. hard to find yes. car has tons of traction. stiffer springs and struts. rear sway bar. rear disc. a real gauge cluster. probably more but thats all the stuff I miss after selling mine:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myxalplyx Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 better seats. 5speed duel range trany full time 4wd. locking center diff. LSD in the rear. Turbo. ground effects. hard to find yes. car has tons of traction. stiffer springs and struts. rear sway bar. rear disc. a real gauge cluster. probably more but thats all the stuff I miss after selling mine:( Wow! I didn't realize the RXs had all those things. No wonder they are heavier than the earlier modelled scoobies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RnrRick Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 better seats. 5speed duel range trany full time 4wd. locking center diff. LSD in the rear. Turbo. ground effects. hard to find yes. car has tons of traction. stiffer springs and struts. rear sway bar. rear disc. a real gauge cluster. probably more but thats all the stuff I miss after selling mine:( I thought the RX was a single range tranny? And you had the option of fulltime AWD or you could lock the center dif to make it true 4WD. And there was NO low range.... Am I wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyruss Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 I thought the RX was a single range tranny? And you had the option of fulltime AWD or you could lock the center dif to make it true 4WD. And there was NO low range.... Am I wrong?it should have a locking center diff AND a low range. at least all the ones I have seen(not manny) have that tranny set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushbasher Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Its a very weak low range, only 1.2:1 or something, but it is a low range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 I thought the RX was a single range tranny? And you had the option of fulltime AWD or you could lock the center dif to make it true 4WD. And there was NO low range.... Am I wrong? short answer.. yes. 85-86 RX part time dual range no locking center diff 87-89 RX FT4WD D/R with locking center diff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 So what ratio do they have in the rear? I'm picking up a 3.9 rear to do my dual range swap in my turbo wagon this weekend. Can you swap the rears out? I would like a LSD rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stngllhm Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 the rx will be a 3.7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 But it will have the LSD right? I'll check mine and I they are open, perhaps I'll snag this unit and swap the LSD over. Thanks for the ratio info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RnrRick Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Its a very weak low range, only 1.2:1 or something, but it is a low range. Well that sucks...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 The low range on the RX isnt meant for crawling like the EA81 and EA82 low ranges. The RX's low range is meant for better gearing on gravel and rough roads, keeping the power in the right range no matter what gear you chose. ALL real RX's have a Dual Range Full Time 4WD 5spd. No auto, no single range, no pushbutton 4WD. And they all have a center diff lock as well. Some GL10's were offered with Single Range Full Time 4WD Gearbox's with Diff locks, but only the RX got the dual Range FT4WD. Also, it does have an upgraded suspension and a rally interior. -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 ALL real RX's have a Dual Range Full Time 4WD 5spd... And they all have a center diff lock as well. -Brian No... look up a few posts.. if you don't believe me, find one for yourself to look at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximumBRAT Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Wow. i can say that i didnt think RX's were that in demand. Serioulsy, i live in a ford town (fools!) and folks make fun of me driving the box that is my RX. I always think its cool, but no third person admiration. Then i pointed out to the kid in the '04 jetta that i had the same motor as him (1.8 w/ turbo) only i had full time 4wd. made him scratch his head.. The single crappiest thing on my RX is the fact it has no cup holders.. i have to fit beverages (mason jars of iced tea) in the little gap between the range selector and the e-brake. That and the fact it would really soar if i fixed the gearing, eliminated 3rd, moved 4th down and put on a bolt-on OD gear for 5. I do have a 3.9 diff, in no way is this how they come, it was a frankenstein part dad hillbillied up to work with the engine he rebuilt using componets of 3 (to my knowledge)other engines, non of the others being RX's. I've seen no other RX's in northern CO other than my father's shop, and it is definately not a head turner outside of the rally track. I have no idea the resale value, even, as i have yet to see one advertised for sale. don't get me wrong, we are NOT looking to sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Does anyone know if the suspension parts are swappable into a GL 10 Wagon? I would hate to see this RX just rot in the junkyard if some of the parts are that good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Then i pointed out to the kid in the '04 jetta that i had the same motor as him (1.8 w/ turbo) only i had full time 4wd. made him scratch his head.. I do have a 3.9 diff..... . *sigh* either you are wrong or you are ruining a perfectly good RX. Corky/? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Does anyone know if the suspension parts are swappable into a GL 10 Wagon? I would hate to see this RX just rot in the junkyard if some of the parts are that good. All the suspension parts from the RX are a direct swap for an EA82 wagon if you want the rear swaybar, easiest way is to take the whole traiking arm with the mounts.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. RX Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 The doctor is in the house. Alright, first off, and I know Calebz will disagree, but all RXs with standard trannys had D/Rs, 85 to 86 had on-demand 4WD D/R, but from 87 to 89 they had Full Time 4WD D/R trannies with center locking diffs. In 89 there was an optional automatic of the RX (first and only year offered). With the expection of the automatics, all RXs have LSD rear diffs. In 90, Subaru release a RS which was close to a RX in looks only, very few were turbos, and even then only had a single range tranny. These are what most people see when they say they saw a RX with a single range tranny. To answer your question, the RX is to the EA82 series car what the WRX is to the GC and GD series Imprezas. It was a car that Subaru set up for rallying and made availabe to the public. I hope this answers your question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Alright, first off, and I know Calebz will disagree, but all RXs with standard trannys had D/Rs, 85 to 86 had on-demand 4WD D/R, but from 87 to 89 they had Full Time 4WD D/R trannies with center locking diffs. In 89 there was an optional automatic of the RX (first and only year offered). With the expection of the automatics, all RXs have LSD rear diffs. .Eh? Why would I disagree.. with the exception of the part about the automatics, you said the exact same thing I did....... I was hoping you might have some input on the gentleman above that has an 88 with FT4WD D/R and a 3.90 rear diff... PS.. I don't disagree with you just for the sake of disagreeing.. I'm not that disagreeable.. I only disagree with you when you are wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RnrRick Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 The doctor is in the house. Alright, first off, and I know Calebz will disagree, but all RXs with standard trannys had D/Rs, 85 to 86 had on-demand 4WD D/R, but from 87 to 89 they had Full Time 4WD D/R trannies with center locking diffs....... So is low range on all these RX models 1.2 ratio? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 I'll see about grabbing the rear swaybar then. Thanks. Would it be worth getting the front end suspension parts also? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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