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-mike
I'd go with Axxis Deluxe on my OB when its due.
If I plan to keep the car for another three months or so, do you think my brakes will last to past a safety, or should I bite the bullet and get them changed now?
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At 90K miles on my CR-V, they said I had about 15% left... I drove it until the next oil change at 97.5K before doing the brake job... no issues..
If you are only putting on 7.5K/yr, then you've got a good 18 months left..
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-mike
Cheers.
Also i saw a conversation about the Ipod Integration kit. I dont think the impreza kit works for ourbacks but i have found an aftermarket kit. Let me know if interested I will provide a link.
Thanks
Once you have it, you get a 3% rebate on all purchases. They come in $100 Subaru Bucks at a time, up to $500 per year total.
Over time we used $400 and accumulated another $1600, which we applied towards our 2009 Forester purchase. We got a Limited model for $23.4k after that credit. :shades:
I've used my bucks for all weather floor mats and air filters. I'm saving them up now for the next time I need an expensive service that I only want done at the dealership.
The cool thing was we were reimbursed by insurance so that meant we got $300 cash. Ka-ching. :shades:
As for the iPod integration kit, I believe it will work with any OEM stereo that has satellite radio capabilities. You won't be able to have both though as the iPod kit uses the satellite radio input on the back of the head unit.
I've got it working on an '07 head unit (that I bought with Subaru Bucks ). I don't know if it will work on the newer head units, but I suspect it would. If you buy it and it doesn't work you could always sell it on the lgt.com classifieds.
Cheers!
Any other suggestions? Has anyone have had a similar failure?
As for a rubber hose for the oil, I'm fairly certain that there are hard lines that feed the oil to the turbo. The hose may be for the PCV valve or a vaccum line. I'll have to check the factory manuals though.
On a side note, I've gotten my turbo red-hot and never melted that line on my 2.5GT.
-mike
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some stuff I've had or heard of others having had go wrong:
brakes and rotors
struts
engine gaskets
cat converter
tune up
-mike
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Heat degradation appears to be the factor.Mechanic and insurance adjuster felt it was a poor design in hot area. Anyone experienced similar problem?
-mike
I've got a few questions about the '09s which are trickling in to our local dealers. My impression is that they are basically identical to the '08s, but with standard VDC and a much nicer radio available in the sub-$30k models. Is that right?
My other question had to do with VDC. I've owned several Legacies, none had VDC. In day-to-day driving situations, do you typically feel VDC working at all? or is it only if something goes horribly wrong when cornering? I've gotten sort of used to my Legacy's tail kicking out a bit in icy conditions, i assume VDC prevents those sorts of shenanigans?
thanks!
When I had my RWD 3 series sedan, I often noticed the stability control correcting a skid or other types of wheel slippage whether it be from slick ground or max performance.
Now I have an AWD 3 series coupe and after 5 months I have yet to feel it engage. No bad weather but you can see it's less likely to be engaged in a full-time AWD vehicile.
It will shift power between left and right sides in deep snow and ruts.
It will brake a slipping wheel to put the car in the intended direction based on your steering input etc.
It's not very noticeable.
If you want to mess around in the snow, there is an "Off" button.
-mike
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I can compare my VDC wagon with a previous VW Passat W8 with stability control: The Subaru VDC is less of a nanny and permits much more sporty driving without intervention, particularly during fast corners. However, pointed straight ahead with heavy throttle on snow, VDC generates a wiggly path versus perfectly straight for the VW.
I would not buy a car without stability control; Subaru's VDC is a good compromise between sport and safety.
The guy at the stereo place was pushing this Harmon Kardon Drive + Play with an FM modulator (plugs inline between the antenna and the stereo) and mimics the iPod's interface on this screen and knob thing. Its like $80. Drive + Play
That helps the iPod situation I guess.
I am trying to figure out what to do about bluetooth for the phone though. I want it to be built into the car, not my head. I want it to be able to dial by voice (a'la SYNC), and I would like the radio to mute or and see who is calling, but the caller ID isn't imperative.
Any suggestions?
Everybody's different, but there you have my take on Legacy's driving position.
As for the bluetooth, I was in the same boat as you and found that a Parrot bluetooth kit with the quick connect harness provided by www.quickconnectproducts.com was very easy to install. I got the MK6100 for it's integrated mics and low profile look.
If you read back a few pages you'll find that I went a different route for the iPod and upgraded my stereo/climate control head unit to one from an '07 model Legacy (that will plug right into your '05 and work with no modifications) and then bought an iPod integration kit for an '08 Impreza that will work with any head unit that is satellite radio capable (so likely anything newer than '07 as well).
Cheers!
-Ian
See you there!
Thanks!
Kristen
Thanks,
John
If you have a turbo version beware of the rubber tube feeding oil to the turbo.
That tube should never have been made of rubber in such hot environment. Replace it with none subaru pipe for high temp application before it blows.
Looking at Nokian WR or WRG2 tires, 225-55/R17 to replace the worn out stock Potenzas on our 06 Outback.
I was just quoted $941 for 4 mounted and balanced by a local dealer (central Oregon). After doing some web searching to find a better price I turned up THIS link for "Hakkapeliita WR G2 AW" in the correct size, $788 shipped. I'd still need to pay for mounting and balancing, but I think I could still come in under the local dealer, or get them to price match.
But I thought "Hakkapeliita" was the name of some other Nokian tire model. Is this the WRG2 I want? Or are there different variants of WRG2s? The tread looks exactly the same, but this is the only site I've found that lists the model name this way...
I'm truly astonished at how much these tires cost, but they are supposed to be great tires. We're moving back to the west side of the Cascades, so we'll see mainly rain, but also occasional snow on ski trips and road trips during winter. These tires would be used year round.
Thanks in advance.
I've got the normal WR's for winter and they're great. I'm on the West side of the Cascades as well, just a bit further North (Seattle).
Those G2's look to be a great choice. Yes, Nokian's are very expensive but supposedly last a long time and are the only real snow worthy choice of of "all-season" tires I could find.
Cheers!
-Ian
Sounds like you should get it checked. It shouldn't be that hot in the lowest setting. It does fluctuate the temperature though. That's just how it works.
There have been malfunctions of these units though that can lead to fires (in other brands, not sure about Subaru). Best to get it checked.
Cheers!
-Ian
Thx.
-mike
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I traded it in for a Malibu Maxx as I had a huge GM card rebate. It's time for another new car.
Are there any issues to be aware of in the 2009 models? Are there any build dates to avoid? I know all the information is here in the discussion group (HG, trans, etc) but with over 25,000 posts I don't have time to read everything with the holidays approaching. I am looking for the Cliff Notes version.
Thanks in advance for your help.