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Could not believe the first time I saw it I thought the hood had been replaced, but I went to a dealer and found they were all like that, Incidently we only had one Suzuki dealer in Ottawa still do if I am not mistaken.
Leather is only available here on the Limited sedan GT, matter of fact it is standard, cloth is the only option on the GT wagon and sedan.
Cheers Pat.
The Chevy Sprint was a predecesor to the Geo Metro, both made by Suziki. I believe the Chevy/Geo's could only be had with the 3cyl 1 liter engine. Suziki's could be had with the 4 cyl model.
-Brian (the first Bear on these boards?)
Any system that uses the existing bolt holes will probably require that two disks of plastic be drilled out to access them (requires a hole saw).
I went with the OE kit and installed it myself. With a 20% courtesy discount, it ran $206, and included the lighting interface (converts separate bulbs to standand trailer #1157 type).
It includes a draw bar (but depending on your trailer height, you may have to buy another one), but not the ball. Most small class I utility trailers use 1 7/8" balls.
Steve
Their comments include:
"....sort of vehicle most SUV buyers really need"
"The Outback was a successful 'crossover' before the term came into vogue."
"....pulling power is adequate rather than spectacular"
They praised the AWD system, comfy seats, HVAC & general controls, build quality, sunroofs, huge std equipment list, space.
They were down on the gated shifter and engine power with the 4.
Closing statement: "With its plucky engineering, right sized dimensions, and make the most of a station wagon packaging, the Subaru OB points to the future of SUVs-- even if the rest of them can't see it, yet."
They listed it as an alternative to the BMW 325xi, VW Passat & Volvo Cross Country.
Steve
the only Ross
BUT, the highway noise is bothersome. I have experimented, with limited success, with placing small amounts of house weatherizing strips in between the rubber seal, just above where the side view mirror housing contacts the seal. If you look, Subie has already placed a small rubber strip in there to increase contact between the rubber.
This is not a perfect solution as I think the issue is a poorly designed side view mirror housing. Just my guess.
I also have some clutch issues, but it seems very sporadic (sometimes I feel like I am back in high school learning to drive a clutch again!)
Scott
This comes from experience on a Mercedes.
Given you think the problem is the mirror rather than the door seal, get some masking tape and place across all joint areas near the mirror. Most likely one is actuually the forward area of the joint between the mirror and swivel base beneath.
Test drive vehicle with all joints covered and then remove tape, one piece at a time. Retest.
When the piece of tape removed dramatically increases wind noise, you have localised the problem. From here, attempt examination of the joint. It is likely that there will be some apparent flaw in moulding of plastic or a displaced saling washer of some sort.
If you can identify problem, look to disturb wind flow locally. Furry tape like weathershild strip may help if applied to one side or other of the joint.
A separate area to check is the weathershield rubbers on the door surrounds. After my then 4yo son pulled off one of these, I was nearly driven mad by the windnoise. It became apparent though when I gently pulled at the rubbers that they had slipped from their tracks. Easily fixed!
Cheers
Graham
I bought a 'Hidden Hitch' for my 2001 Outback from 1800hitchit.com - no cutting of valance panel required, and it sits up high very nicely so it's almost not noticeable.
Re: Floor mats - were included in my base model 2001 Outback.
I also bought the Subaru rubber mats which I would highly recommend. Very heavy duty with deep, grooved channels that catch winter crud quite well, also molded to fit nicely in their respective floor spaces. About $50
YetAnotherDave
-juice
* turn volume knob clockwise until the wind noise is imperceptible
-juice
Who told you my trick for wind noise?
Macintosh+Volume=No Wind Noise!!!!!
Dukephoto
-juice
We've moved on to "The Powerpuff Girls" (love Mojo Jojo). At least it beats the purple dinosaur.
Greg
I have photos posted on the replacement of cabin filters that I snagged from a Photopoint album posted here some time ago. I knew I would need them someday and, fearing they might disappear, copied them.
A few months ago someone else posted asking for them, so I put them up on my pbase account.
Are you the original photographer? If so, please accept my apologies, and my offer to continue posting them for you.
www.pbase.com/ffsteve/filterpics (cut and paste)
Steve
http://www.subaru-parts.com/_instructions/2001MY68JH4Security.pdf
For stereos I really like eclipse (by fujitsu), they are not too flashy, are easy to learn and they have a security code or CD, so that you never have to remove an face plates, but still makes the head unit inoperatable if removed. ·but the new MP3 cd units have a nice advantage: 10 hours per disc capacity! (which bruce album do you want to hear next?) (or you can have power puff girls, sponge bob, telletubbies, and the purple dinasour on 1 disc! - for those parents)
good luck
steve-v
-juice
The hardware can't be causing repeated problems like that. They must be doing something wrong.
-juice
Brian
-juice
Suggestion: place masking tape over where the holes are to be located. Mark the hole locations on the tape. If your drill bits are worn, splurge on a single high-quality bit. Having a good sharp bit would be critical, as you don't want to have to bear down to cut the sheetmetal. Use a variable speed drill so you can start the hole very slowly to prevent the bit from wandering. (You could even start with smaller pilot holes - smaller bits wander less). Follow these steps and you'll do a better job than the jamoke who installed my spoiler.
Funny thing, once you drill through the skin of your OB (successfully), you feel, for better or worse, that its really, truly YOUR car.
Enjoy the anxiety,
YetAnotherDave
Thanks,
Greg
According to Pat, body shop supply places can put any color in a spray can for you, though. There is a color code in your door jamb they can use to get factory specs to mix it right.
-juice
-mike
For anyone else, once again, please see Goose's pictures showing the replacement of the Outback cabin filters I have posted at the address below. I found them to be well done, and very useful in performing the replacement, and think you will too.
www.pbase.com/ffsteve/filterpics
Steve
I have been enjoying the education and comradarie of this board in preparation for purchasing my first Subaru....looking towards an Outback (either a Limited or Bean).
I note mention of a board for the "Subaru Crew"...is this accessible thru Edmund's? Does anyone have a link? My thanks in advance.
Tom
-Brian
Steve
So, $18k is solid resale.
Edmunds may consider those accessories instead of options?
-juice
Brian
-mike
-mike
-juice
I've used 15" Nokias on my '98 Forester, but I intend to move on to a Subaru that uses 16' tires ('03 Forester, Legacy, or Outback models with 16" tires).
The Nokias have a a lot of tread left, and, due to the expense of new tires, wheels, etc. I would hate to have to sell them to get new 16" version of the Nokia when I get a new Subie.
I understand that t some U.S. versions of Outbacks and Foresters get 16" wheels/tires, while other countries may get 15" as standard.
So, my question is: Even if I get a US version of an '03 Forester, Legacy or Outback, with 16' tires as standard equipment, would I be doing any harm to the suspension, handling, etc. if I were to continue using the 15" Nokias that I have?
I know my odometer would clock faster, but I wonder, again, if suspension, handling, and clearance would be a problem?
I am posting this on other Subaru Crew boards, so excuse me if you see this post elsewhere.
Thanks!
Tom
If Subaru is indeed going to make the home-market versions wider, I would say that bodes well for wider North American versions too.
Bob