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-mike
IIRC, the tires cause problems (diff, etc.) when you replace with a different size or different treads, not when you replace them due to normal wear or a flat. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.
Too bad you were away for the Pine Barrens trip. You would've like it. The blue OBS in the pics is mine.
Dennis
-mike
-Greg
On All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles, it is extremely important that the rolling or outer circumferences of the tires be within 1/4 inch of each other. This means that you must physically measure the size of the tire. This is best done with the weight of the vehicle off the tire and at the tread centerline. Also be certain that the tires are properly inflated since this can affect your readings.
If you need to replace just one tire, the same holds true. The measured difference in circumference between the replacement tire and the other tires on the vehicle cannot exceed 1/4 inch.
Depending on the vehicle mileage, it might be better to replace all four tires.
If the vehicle mileage is low and the tires have been rotated and driven at the proper inflation pressures, then you may be within the allowable 1/4-inch difference in circumference.
If the difference between the new/replacement tire and the current tires is within this 1/4-nch maximum, then the tire should be compatible. If it is not, then other tires will need to be replaced to conform to the 1/4-inch rule.
Exceeding this 1/4-inch difference in tire circumference can place unnecessary wear on drivetrain components, possibly causing them to wear out prematurely.
If your vehicle is AWD (All-Wheel Drive) with an automatic transmission and the temporary spare tire has been installed, put a spare fuse (15 amp) inside the FWD (Front-Wheel Drive) fuse holder (refer to your owner's manual for location). Confirm that the Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) warning light comes on before you drive the car. Installation of this fuse deactivates AWD to prevent possible damage to the drivetrain components that can result due to the use of the smaller temporary spare tire. After re-installing the conventional tire, remove the fuse from the FWD fuse holder to restore AWD operation.
bit
"Ah, beer. the cause of, and the solution to, all life's problems!"
"mmmmmm.......forbidden donut......."
"mmmmmm.......makin bacon on the beach........"
"I fear to look, yet I cannot turn away!"
and of course,
"Don't have a cow, man!"
This also brings up the question of a full size spare. As I posted last week I did a test fit and indeed I can fit a regular tire and wheel from my GT in the spare tire well.
bit
bit - I think it doesn't apply to the manual because of the mechanical VC vs. the computerized AWD system.
Dennis
You might want to check with a large chain store to increase your chances of finding one.
Ken
-greg
I'd expect the center coupling allows more play than the LSD on the rear axle.
-juice
-greg
-mike
bit
-mike
bluesubie: It's "The Simpsons," dude! There's a recurring character named Dr. Nick Riviera who's a real quack - the guy everyone goes to when they can't afford the real doc (Dr. Hibbert, a Cosby-like guy). Dr. Nick's standard line when he walks into an operating room - or anywhere else for that matter - is "Hi everybody!" Everyone else responds "Hi, Dr. Nick!" in the manner most kids' show hosts are greeted by their child audience. You have to be there.
CAVEAT: Please don't take my response as open season on Simpsons riffs.
Ed
1) T-REX
2) SOOBYDO
3) WHEEEEE
BTW, I also debadged the SUBARU letters from the center of the tailgate so that all that appears is the WRX (Impreza in smaller case) badge on the left rear. It really cleans up the back end and makes it easier to clean as well.
Stephen
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Bob
-Colin
-mike
Bob - that was Mike's car. I've actually driven it - quite fun. I've been too busy to keep up with i Club, what'd they do?
I still like SNOPRBM.
-juice
I think there is a theme from the Crocodile Dundee movies, what else? Does the WRC have theme music? Anything else related to Subarus besides the wonderful Scooby Doo theme?
-juice
http://www.ampcast.com/pummelthemonkey
(near the bottom)
Not bad!
-Colin
Rapture - Blondie (says Subarus)
Making Love in a Subaru - Dr. Domento (haven't heard it though).
Dennis
Juice: I like the idea of a Sooby dedicated disc or tape of music. Hey, let me know if you can make me a copy. I'd gladly send you the dinero for your time and CD (or tape). It would be cool to have and I don't have a CD burner (yet?).
Colin: I was a little "on the fence" about debadging but now that I've done it, I like the result. I thought about taking the WRX off too but I realized I like the badge. I didn't know until I looked closely but there is a blue color ring around the border of the silver WRX badge. It looks great against the silver of my wagon's rear :-) I'm also thinking of replacing the pleides symbol in the front grill w/the STI pink one.
Stephen
I'm not sure what I've been waiting for, I debadge most of my vehicles.
-Colin
SU BEAR U
-Brian
Take a piece of string for an accurate measure. 1/4 to 1/2 inch difference should be fine.
Patti
Thanks and sorry!
Patti
Bob
The Texas Trans. Institute did a new study for this year's rankings. They have been doing one since 1987. There are three sections to the studys w/ratings in each. They are as follows:
Travel-time index
Congestion-cost index
Travel-rate index
Seattle ranked 2nd in the first two and 3rd in the last. LA was 1st in all three w/San Fran #2 in the third index.
Travel-time index rating for LA was 2.03 and Seattle was 1.81 meaning that if it took an hour to drive somewhere in free-flowing traffic in LA, it would take a little more than 2hrs @ rush hour. Likewise in Seattle it would take a little less than 2hrs in rush hour.
Congestion-cost index rating for LA was 56 hours a year spent waiting in traffic jams. Seattle hit the dubious 2nd place distinction @ 53 hrs. LA would waste about $1000 in fuel idling in traffic and Seattle about $930. OUCH!! (and I have to use prem now w/the WRX)
Travel-rate index rating for LA was 1.55, SF was 1.45, and Seattle kissed the heals of SF @ 1.44. This means compared to normal driving (incl some congestion)it would take 55 mins longer to get somewhere in LA @ rush hour, 45 mins in SF, and 44 mins in Seattle.
So your Eastern seaboarders quit your whinin'! :-) It could be worse! BTW...I quit doing the
I-5 shuffle chosing back streets instead. I get home faster and have a better view in the process.
Stephen
Every once in a great while (like once per quarter, perhaps) I'll get stuck in traffic due to an accident, which may add 5-20 minutes to my trip time.
I couldn't live with that kind of traffic!
-Colin
bit
-Colin
-mike
Mike in CA: Yeah...baby! I could get into that kind of commute! Ever run into any obstacles that might slow down your commute some??? :-)
Oh well, at least it's beautiful in the Emerald City so I can spend time looking at it (if I'm not stuck in the center lanes that is). Actually, like I said earlier, I take side streets that get me to work faster and the sights are better.
Stephen
"The new Impreza WRX performed flawlessly, I'm very pleased for the entire team," said driver Mark Lovell. "For a car to win its first race right out-of-the box is truly remarkable. We're confident we've assembled the best team to challenge for the 2001 Championship."
"Scoring consecutive wins is a tremendous accomplishment. We've definitely raised the bar for the other teams," said Karl Scheible. "The conditions at the 'Rim' were incredibly tough, but the new Impreza WRX proved to be the class of the field."
Subaru Rally Team USA also swept the top spots in last month's Oregon Trail ProRally in Tillamook, Ore., with Lovell scoring first place overall and first in Open class, and Scheible finishing first in Group N and fourth overall. The Rim of The World victories catapult Subaru to the top of the points and manufacturer standings in both the Open and Group N classes.
Once your house is back in order you need to join us in the Pine Barrens with a VDC or LL Bean for some off-roading!
-mike
Bob
-Frank P.
FYI: I'm not proud of any of these numbers and am happy to report that I'm doing my share to reduce them by starting a carpool with a co-worker.
-greg
Bob - that's gotta be PiperCub (Scott). He's got a turbo and absolutely NO muffler!
Loosh: that'll be a long two weeks, but if you wanted to do any mods while it's off the streets, now's the time. I know, funds are limited!
You commuters have to get on an alternate work schedule. I now start an hour earlier, but it saves me 20 minutes driving. Plus I get a day off every two weeks - schweet!
That plus I go on Clara Barton and Canal Road, so my commute is through trees and along a canal, with a view of the Potomac. I see kayaks, bikers, and the Watergate and Kennedy Center coming in. Not bad.
Good to see the new Impreza is doing better in the US than in the WRC.
-juice
Thanks!
Patti
Plus, you really cannot sing along with silly songs on the radio while in the carpool -- a big downside in my books :-)
Juice: Yes, alternate work schedule is the name of the game but it seems as traffic gets worse, the span of alternate traffic times where traffic is less is becoming narrower.
Frank: I'm didn't see any info about Atlanta's rankings in the study I was quoting from (Texas Transportation Insitute) except that it ranked 9th in the travel-rate index. Anyhow...you're right there certainly aren't any brownie points being awarded for a higher ranking!! I just wish Seattle would get off its butt and do something about the mess. One of the major obstacles is that we've waited so long that the cost of any mass transit is excruitatingly expense.
Stephen
He autocrosses too, so he's fairly tolerant of my new suspension's less-than-friendly ride. ;-)
-Colin
Dennis