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Also Handling + SUV is kind of an oxymoron. One could say it's also not too versed at rock-crawling and thus one of the worst off-roading SUVs....
-mike
smooth TriB
It may not represent "rock-crawling" but all the other important things it sure does.
-mike
But it's got plenty of room, lots of luxury for a great price, much better drivability than nearly any SUV, and better offroad capabilities than nearly any CUV (highlander, RDX, MDX, RX350, CRV etc). With 8.4" of clearance and a decent AWD system- it's my off road vehicle. (but I'm not an 'off road' enthusiast)
-mike
Towing is rated for 3500# with trans-cooler..np
They are neither made, sold or advertised as such.
-mike
-mike
Also Handling + SUV is kind of an oxymoron. One could say it's also not too versed at rock-crawling and thus one of the worst off-roading SUVs....
-mike
Well I was going to ignore your posts because I felt they didn't warrant my time... Now you go and say I am wasting $$... why are you here in this forum if you hate the Tribeca? GO back under the rock you crawled out from under. :mad:
I obviously don't feel its a waste of money on the Rims an Grill and other B9 Owners have echoed the improvement to the looks going to 20" wheels. :P
(remember fellow B9 Owners - don't feed the Trolls and hopefully they will go away :shades: )
-mike
PS: Sorry to point out the emporer's new clothes!
I drive alot of highway miles and if I can send anything over the top or stop a few rocks from chipping the front end ...
-mike
If you're shopping in this class, you do not want a truck, period. Few owners tow, and if they do it's a little utility trailer. Off roading might mean getting up to a camp site or a gravel road, but no boulder hopping. Mostly people want something safe in the snow.
The features are there, the fuel economy is at least acceptable, and the size isn't too large to make it easy to park (at least with the rear cam/NAV screen).
I drove it and a Murano, and the Tribeca handled better despite being bigger. Plus it's nicer inside, and offers the +2 in a pinch.
-juice
-mike
Thanks.
1) Trailer hitch?
2) transmission Oil cooler upgrade (to pull >2000 lbs)?
-Level of difficulty, i.e., can it be done yourself?
-Are there instructions of how to do it?
-or price paid to have it done by professionals?
Thanks for any input
Cheers/Tribeca owner since Aug 2005 in New England
Peaty has done that and has posted good directions and pictures.
i have not installed yet
Also at Pep Boys
purchase wind guard for sunroof
helps big time
Looks good on black B9 as well
Eric :shades:
I have 7 pass. Black B9
Looking for new tires (i am at 25k in miles)
I am in CT so rough winter roads etc
Should i get 20 inch?
Are the all season?
i am on lease and return it in 2008
but also like look of 20 inch wheels but concerned about the handling in ice and snow
thanks
ESC
-juice
Anyone else had to replace tires yet? I am at 18k and would anticipate at least 40k (and one more winter here in Massachusetts).
Jerry
LS 2's and hoping for something better. I guess there are not too many choices to pick from.
-mike
That's good news- for those that aren't picky about tires. And - from Subaru's perspective having trouble free, long wearing tires keeps most customers the happiest.
However- for enthusiats who notice the less than stellar ride quality, road noise, and mediocre traction in snow/dirt I guess it's a down side, as you'll need to put a lot of miles on them to wear them out before you replace them.
-mike
they are a hard tread which even in light snow is like driving a sled. or in medium rain the tires suck. and not to the road.... You get long mileage at the sacrifice of traction. I think you really do not realize how great the AWD is of Subaru and the Winter handling with the LS2 Good Year tires!
I run 20" Summer only tires and for Winter I use the OEM rims and put on a nice set of 4 Pirelli Scorpions ($150 per tire). So far after 1 foot of snow in the NE (luck not in the thick part of the snow). The Pirellis are great! a little squirmish on ice but if you drive really slow it still gets you thru the icy patches. Places where the Goodyear would leave you stranded or driving 5 mphs.
Off set is important, so it will limit you on what Wheels you can use. The off set I think is 55 mm? Do a search I had posted it earlier... I am 5 MM further out then OEM which is LESS then 1/2 inch. I had no issues as I went with a size that at 20" was exactly the same outside dimensions as the 18" tires were.
The only thing was the lower profile did tend to knock the alignment out slightly. This is because the suspension has to take more of the bumps then a tire with a larger side wall which will act as a shock absorber somewhat. The plus side is the B9 handles much much better with a lower profile tire! I have lifetime alignment so no big issue. Plus I have learned to ignore the Tire Pressure light instead of paying for a new set in the 20" wheels
-juice
I need a seat cover that fix 100%... do you know where can I find this seat covers?
Subaru has this seat covers?
Daniel
Only one I'm familiar with is Wet Okole, they have one for the Forester (not sure if it will fit yours):
http://wetokole.net/page/WOH/PROD/SUBARUF
-juice
It is expensive at 150 for each side but if it works it is a solution for ppl with an 06 Tribeca wanting the retractable cargo cover.
Please let me know before i waste my time if for some reason this isnt' possible and others have been through this.
if it works out i will report back so ppl willk now this is a viable option for 06 owners to have the retractable cargo cover.
We all know the 06 bungy cord one is sub par.
-juice
-mike
Daniel
Just bought a new '07 7 pass limited. I have a question about hooking up my Valentine One radar detector - and I'm not an electrician, so please bear with me. My B9 has the auto-dim rear view mirror, and it's obviously powered by the wire that leads to it. Is it safe to tap this wire for power? My V1 came with a tap connector for such a connection. Any help is appreciated.
I have just bought a wireless backup camera from Walmart. Can you send some instructions.
I can't see your email so if you can email me at soumyaroopbhatt@yahoo.com
Thanks