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I have a nagging feeling that Subaru is going to put the H6 into the Legacy GT line despite what we've heard. In Japan, there's the GT30 model that the GT here is starting to look more and more alike. For me, a 3.0 GT with the sport shift would be a great choice to meet our needs for a larger, more family-oriented vehicle in the future.
Ken
nah...
-mike
-juice
Anyway, he went on to say that these engines will fit just about any Subaru on the road today.
An expensive solution, but perfect in every other way!
On another topic the new Forester is to be unveiled here at the show in Vancouver. The picture I saw shows a front end that resembles the OB. There appear to be a lot of changes to this car.
Does the Legacy GT Wagon still have two sunroofs?
Did they upgrade the interior materials?
-mike
Bob
Thanks mate, I guess I could go wandering into Possum Bournes place and yack to the crew there, cept it plays to know at least what the options are so you dont look a complete prick !
I've been trying, unsuccesfuly, to find somewhere with the tech specs on the TS, I haven't a clue if the drive train is the same as a GT etc etc.. the problem is that the TS is a import and nobody seems to know [non-permissible content removed] about it here.. any clues where I could find detailed specs would be awsum.
Thanks
Gav
I have the OE hitch from Subaru (it's squared off). It includes the hitch and the harness, and it's a custom fit on my Forester. You still need to buy the ball, I have a 2" one I got at Trak Auto for $7. I think even WalMart has those.
Hidden Hitch and Draw-Tite also make hitches that might fit, but don't forget the harness. Luckily, on Forester and Outback the OE ones plug right in, both are pre-wired.
-juice
I would seriously recommend against the Subaru hitch -- they are WAY overpriced and certainly of no better quality or strength than a good DrawTite hitch. My dealership almost refused to sell me one...they would put it on only if I absolutely had to have one that said Subaru, but they pointed out that UHaul (or anyone else in town) would be able to do it for under half the cost.
The only catch is the OE kit costs more than aftermarket models. To me, it wasn't worth the savings to hassle with finding the right harness, and worrying about a custom fit. Darlene delivered it to my door in 2 days for $180 or so IIRC.
Also, the OE hitch bolts down with seven 17mm bolts, while some aftermarket hitches I've seen use just four. That's probably OK, but still.
Maybe Brian can tell us how many bolts his attaches with, and whether the harness just plugs in. If it fits nicely, save your cash.
-juice
Brian
-juice
Anyone know bitman's URL? His site has lots of instructions.
-juice
B
-juice
also I will count bolts and take pictures of my hitch (drawtite IIRC) and post them (what is the best way to post pictures?
steve-v
-juice
I've even ordered pictures from 'em. Course, now I just print from my Sony DPP-SV55, but for pics larger than 4x6", I wouldn't hesitate to order from imagestation again.
that, and the fact that they've hung around while photopoint went up/down/up/?. still free too.
you can click on my profile to see pics from my imagestation albums too (links to my 3 albums are there now).
-Brian
Cheers Pat.
I guess to improve gas mileage, the thing really needs to be coaxed to downshift early, especially if you are already moving. I know 3 liters is substantial for this car, but the engineers designed it to feel quite underpowered.
Having said that, otherwise the Bean is incredibly quiet and smooth when up to speed, and definitely smoother than my previous MB 300E.
No one should think they are getting a powerhouse when buying the H6, though!
Mike
Please correct me if I'm wrong.
Bob
On another topic: is there a way to get the Bean to "vent" outside air, that is just fresh air blowing in unheated and no ac? I'm guessing that you turn the auto temp down to 65, and that is "vent".
Andy
-mike
also, best resources for floor mats (didn't come with that either!) OE cargo mat? negotiate with dealer: bad?
thanks very much!
jack
-mike
paisan: so 2002 GT wagons can be equipped with leather and AWP? Cool. Are they called Limiteds? Or just GTs, with a-la-carte options?
Jack: isn't the cargo mat standard on Outbacks? Carpets too? Forester has both standard. Anyone confirm?
Yes, Seth, you are correct. E-mail Patti (pmickel@subaru.com) if you want her to check the VIN on that car, for a service history.
Kenneth: the window angle is adjustbale, because some one here actually did that themselves. Also check that the roof rack cross bars are in the right direction (like airplane wings, sharp edge at the back).
-juice
-mike
-Brian
Floor mats and cargo mat? Well, they were standard in 2000.
YetAnotherDave
I added rubber floor mats this past fall to ours.
-Brian
You had a Sprint, too? Mine was an '86, also during college. I was lucky - I owned mine during Desert Storm, when gas prices skyrocketed. Once they leveled off I traded up.
Subaru's hitch includes the tow bar but not the ball. I found a 2" ball at Trak Auto for $7 IIRC.
-juice
it did have a nice smooth shifting manual though. made 80 mph once - on a downhill!
-Brian
Mine would only hit 80 if you pushed it off a cliff. Apparently many owners did this! ;-)
Glad to have a real car now.
-juice
I was very glad to get rid of it. But it did help me out financially during college, so it served me well.
hows this relate to subies? sometimes you have to try the rest to end up with the best.
-Brian
Mine had 145SR12s which were smaller than my friend's motorcycle tires. I ditched mine just as the bearings were starting to give.
But honestly, it served me well at a time when I was broke.
-juice
Ken G.
I once read that golf balls travel farther due to the dimples - maybe you could find similar material for those gaps?
Just thinking out loud here, pardon me.
-juice
one thing it did introduce me to was a DIY project - adding a rear defrost grid. most Sprints came with hardly an option, mine came without a rear defroster. So, I bought one at the local auto parts store and spent an afternoon putting it on the rear glass. Was skeptical, but it did work quite well too, if I must say so myself!
Ken G: I haven't heard a mirror whistle on our '00 OB, but I also have the hood deflector, which may dissipate some of the wind around the mirror. I noticed that I heard more wind noise through the roof rack (with the cross bars installed) when the hood deflector was NOT installed.
-Brian
the only Ross
I do care about efficiency, though, so I pledged back then that all my cars would get at least 20 mpg EPA city cycle, and so far have not broken that promise. Even with AWD.
-juice