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-Frank P.
This is happening to me as well.
It also happened on my wife's 99 OB a few years ago during the winter, and eventually stopped. The dealer had never heard of it and even called dealers in New England since my problem was in the cold.
I found one or two others (on another board) at the time that were also experiencing it. There is also someone reporting this on the Edmunds Impreza OBS/TS board.
-Dennis
Many of these types are running nitrous and can do quarters in the 12's. They are evidently looking for an XT to show their stuff.
John
Two things:
a. That might explain why you would get noticeably worse mpg for a given tank but wouldn't explain why you'd get better.
b. Dennis- If it only occasionally happens, I would think it would be more a function of the return vapor system on a particular gas pump being more sensitive. If it was a problem with the car's fuel system, you'd think it would happen all the time.
-Frank P.
Let's see how they gear the Legacy GT, we don't know EPA numbers yet. I'd love a GT Ltd wagon if it's more efficient than the XT, and still reasonably priced.
-juice
Granted I'm only one data point, but my opinion of the Geolanders is the opposite. I have found that in the worst conditions I've encountered (heavy downpours with standing water on freeways, foot-deep snow with ice on top in hilly terrain), I could not have asked more from the Geolanders than they delivered. Granted there may be even better tires out there (at correspondingly higher prices), but if it weren't for high levels of road noise, I wouldn't hesitate to purchase another set of Geolanders when these wear out.
Sure it does. If you roll in after 250 miles with your tank near empty and fill it, but you stop when the nozzle shuts off after only 10 gallons (leaving the tank less than full), and you then calculate your MPG as if the tank was full, you'll get 25MPG. If, on the other hand, you continued after the first automatic shutoff and added more until actually full (say, 11.5 gallons), your _true_ MPG for that run was only 21.7. This is what Bob was describing. Unless you are consistent with when you stop adding fuel (i.e. when you consider the tank to be full), your measurements will be all over the map.
Depends on one's expectations. Those who routinely need high breakaway adhesion limits probably do want better tires. I didn't expect anything like a canyon-carving .9-G slalom champion. For ordinary everyday driving in all conditions (dry, wet, snowy, anything but glare ice) - everything but noise levels, in other words - I think the Geos are exemplary. MUCH better than I expected.
-Frank P.
Splash guards. I assume easy screw on install. Lock-tite or any other tips? IIRC, I just screwed the flaps on my Camry with no special care and no probs 7 years later...
Bug deflector. How does it co-exist with the scoop? May look OK on White. Bra essentially sanded the nose off my last white car. Desert and all that.
Bumper cover. Just self-stick?
Have to decide whether to go RoofRack or HitchMount for Bikes.
Making appt for Tint (20% back/35% front?) asap. Any special considerations?
Appreciate any/all input on the above and anything else to make the White Rabbit (Was seriously reminded of my 77 VW Rabbit (on 'roids) as I took the long way home from the dealer yesterday) more functional.
-srp
The dealer had stacks of them waiting to be installed on customers' cars. The dealer knew about the CR report before it came out, and said he recommended them to a customer who insisted that Continental was a better tire. After the CR report was published, the customer came back and wanted to see if he could get a full refund in exchange for the Falkens.
If the Falkens fit the XT, I would recommend them.
Dry traction is so good that I get a little tramlining, i.e. follows the grooves in the road. It's better now after a few miles, but traction is awesome.
-juice
Mine came already installed from the port-of-entry, but I highly recommend them. These last weeks of heavily-sanded roads were probably murder on my rocker panels, but would have been even worse without the guards.
Bug deflector. How does it co-exist with the scoop?
I don't believe you can/should use the bug deflector from a standard Forester; it would disrupt and spoil laminar airflow to the scoop. One owner on another forum meticulously modified one by cutting it down an inch or so in the middle 10", then polishing the cut edge with compound and a Dremel tool. Looked quite nice when he got done. Don't know whether Subaru offers a different XT-specific deflector yet.
Bumper cover. Just self-stick?
Yup, after cleaning the paint with alcohol to get good adhesion. Same goes for the nifty bumper-corner rub strips. I wanted those on mine, but none were available. Meanwhile, I had to push my wife in the Concorde once, and scuffed my front bumper. <sob>
Have to decide whether to go RoofRack or HitchMount for Bikes.
Neither is good for Harleys.
Making appt for Tint
Ash blonde, or platinum?
What about the nifty column-mount boost gauge? Mine was $200 installed, and the fun factor has already paid that back.
Defininte no-no. I suggest you go the clear-bra route. That's what I'm going to do (hope to get installed Friday).
-Frank P.
OK - BugShield out (until/if an XT version appears)
SplashGuards, BumperStep and CornerGuards in
Who do y'all like for online sube-parts shopping?
s(avvy)rp
The kit for my XT had a lot of pieces for the bumper, I'm not sure I'd attack that myself without some practice. The outfit that did mine warranted it for 3 yrs, including a guarantee it wouldn't leave any traces / discoloration if it was ever removed.
If you haven't already, for about $30 I'd add a cabin air filter. I've got them in both my Subie's and after about 7500 miles of the polluted northeast, they're filthy.
HTH
Larry
Curious Deadeye sends
My dealer doesn't have the color I want in stock so he is willing to locate one from nearby dealers. However, he is not using a flat bed but will have someone drive it over. He estimated the car may have as much as 200 miles on the odometer this way. The alternative is to factory order it and wait about 6 weeks. What are the break-in procedures for XT? Since it has a turbo motor, should break-in procedure be followed a little more carefully? Any opinions?
TIA
Ok, I've got it now. I'm referring to a specific problem. Last night during fueling, the pump initially stopped at $6.50. After about a dozen fill/clicks cycles, I squeezed another $5.25 into the tank.
Frank, I've only added 4 tanks since I got the car and it's happened 3 times using 3 different stations.
-Dennis
-Dennis
-Frank P.
Whoever's transporting that car probably isn't worried too much about proper break-in...on the other hand, they'll probably get a chance to really put it through its paces for you.
Call me cynical :<)
Larry
There should be no way to squeeze an extra 2-3 gallons in a tank. Admittedly, when I fill up on the empty line, I only get 13.8 gallons to go in, so in theory I could be short 2-3 gallons when I drive away. But I always get 330-400 miles per tank, so I don't worry about it. Second click, I am out of the tank.
The danger of overfilling is permanent damage to your vapor system, a check engine light, and major non-warranty costs. Don't sweat it, just quit filling when it clicks the first or second time.
John
I'll make a trip to the dealer if it continues.
-Dennis
I would accept this approach only if I can arrange to be the driver from there to here. Nobody else is going to put even 10 miles on my brand-new car until after I've broken it in according to my rules, which are twice as restrictive as Subaru's.
footnote: Knowing that the 5-speed XT I ordered would likely be the first one to arrive in Portland, I required my dealer to agree in writing that no one would drive it any farther than the absolute minimum necessary to get it off the truck and prepare it for delivery. No way was anybody (whether customer or dealer employee) going to 'try it out'. I was there when the truck arrived; it had about 2.2 miles. When delivered to me several days later, it had 2.6.
These guys show a Genuine Subaru XT-specific deflector ($55)
http://www.allsubaru.com/catalog.html
Today I'm driving on the highway and all of a sudden there is a blizzard of styrofoam pieces on the highway. (when has anyone ever seen this, am I cursed?)
As I'm dodging pieces of styrofoam I'm thinking this can't be good if it goes in the scoop. I assumed there was some type of screen in there.....Do people usually add something later? Are debris in there a legit concern?
TIA,
Stuart (first time Turbo Scoop owner)
Interested to know what tints people have selected and their level of satisfaction (especially on a Black XT)
Thoughts/opinions? Thanks!
Grillcraft Hood Scoop Insert - 02/03 WRX '04 Forester XT (BLACK/SILVER)
BLACK
Grillcraft Hood Scoop Insert
Fits: 2002 - 2003 WRX, 2004 Forester XT
$84.95
Seems a tad steep. Would appreciate any DIY info if anybody has made a screen they're particulary happy with...
Grillcraft Hood Scoop Insert
Fits: 2002 - 2003 WRX, 2004 Forester XT
$84.95
price may be 'steep' but it's worth it.
this is not some flimsy mesh
it's powdercoated STEEL. doesnt bend. doesnt rust. doesnt need painting....
and i have all 3 pieces on my wrx
jamie
Bob
California emissions vs federal emissions
on an xt with a/t? Any difference in actual
hp, tq, mpg, or driveability? The local service
manager only knew that the timing belts are
different and ca foresters list replacing at
105k vs 60k for fed.
Ken
Ed
Welcome Jamie, your reputation precedes you :-)
-Frank P.
Regarding my problems with Subaru, they are 95% resolved. If you'll remember, I used to have a RED XT. I'd rather not comment past that until it's completely resolved.
Now....if someone could help me out with some info on those darn cargo nets.....
BTW, the auto dimming mirror and the auto climate control are worthless IMHO. They actually detract from the XT as I'd rather have the option of full time manual control because they are so bad. Still....I love this car.
My neighbor just bought a used 4Motion Passat. What a great interior and the doors are so solid and heavy feeling. Too bad I don't like German cars. Something about the ergonomics just don't feel right and I didn't care for all that wood paneling. Still, the steering wheel leather and interior is a step up from the XT. But, the XT is way more fun to drive/own. They just realized they have a bad oil leak, not sure where it's coming from yet. VW reliability does not impress me.
-Dennis
Having prior experience with auto-dimming mirrors, I deliberately excluded that item from my XT. I'm far happier reaching up and flipping a simple toggle if/when some moron's bright lights annoy me. And I have never really understood the need for automatic climate controls. Bi-level, yes (cool above, warm below). Maybe separate left-right controls - maybe. But I'm never so busy in a car that I can't tweak the fan speed or temp dial to my liking.
For those on a budget (like frugal me) and interested in protecting your intercoolers: Hardware cloth, despite its odd name, is made of steel, is not flimsy, will not rust, and never needs painting. It is galvanized (yielding a dull silver color that looks like it was made for your I/C), can be bought in light or heavy-gauge grades and with a variety of mesh (opening) sizes, is easily trimmed with snips, and (IMO) is perfect for economically shielding your I/C from damage.
If someone figures out how to permanently bypass, disengage or disable the auto mode please send me the instructions. Do you think an owner friendly service dept might be willing to help?
It's too bad that the auto AC has to be so contrary because other than that, I'm completely satisfied with my XT. Can you believe that I've already racked up almost 1,500 miles?!?!
-Frank P.
overtime
Different strokes. I don't like the color of the tint on several I've seen; the darkening action is sometimes not as instant as flipping a toggle; and they cost more than standard mirrors that work perfectly well for me. And you've probably seen reports here from people who parked on hot days, maybe with sunroof open, and came back to mirrors that were dripping their liquid crystal - requiring expensive replacement. Nothing has ever failed on any simple manual mirror I've ever owned. I'm a firm believer in the KISS principle.
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