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#3020 of 3121 Re: new part order [ateixeira] by cityfisher Oct 24, 2006 (12:26 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 24, 2006 9:19 am) You mean the fender comes unpainted? I thought they would order a fender with exactly the same paint color from subaru. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Oct 24, 2006 12:30 pm)
#3021 of 3121 Re: new part order [cityfisher] by ateixeira Oct 24, 2006 (12:30 pm)
Replying to: cityfisher (Oct 24, 2006 12:26 pm) Primed in black is how my parts have come.   I've ordered from on-line wholesalers because you get a better price than a body shop will give you. And the part is OE.   Body shops basically charge retail and keep that markup.   -juice
#3022 of 3121 impreza sport by handigal Nov 27, 2006 (3:00 pm)
Replying to: paisan (Sep 13, 2004 8:55 pm) Just wondering if the 98-01 impreza sport suffered from the same head gasket problems as the outbacks of those years. thanks, carol Replies to this message: xwesx (Nov 27, 2006 3:21 pm)
#3023 of 3121 Re: impreza sport [handigal] by xwesx Nov 27, 2006 (3:21 pm)
Replying to: handigal (Nov 27, 2006 3:00 pm) The phase I and II 2.5L engine gaskets were the problem, not the vehicles in which they were installed.
#3024 of 3121 OS rack crossbar removal by stantont May 18, 2007 (4:19 am)
Hi,   My son just bought a '98 Outback Sport, and we want to install Thule canoe racks. How do we get the factory crossbars off? There are two Philips head screws on the bottom of each which appear to hold the bars to the rails, but turning them CCW doesn't do anything - it is as if there is something in the base of the rack turning.   Help!? Replies to this message: xwesx (May 18, 2007 10:40 am)
#3025 of 3121 Re: OS rack crossbar removal [stantont] by xwesx May 18, 2007 (10:40 am)
Replying to: stantont (May 18, 2007 4:19 am) The factory crossbars should be removable using a small Torx driver from the *top*. Loosening these bolts (one on each side) will open the "mouth" of the clamp and you just pull one side toward the rear or front, then slip the other side out. It is very fast and very easy.
#3026 of 3121 Impreza crossbars by stantont May 18, 2007 (3:34 pm)
xwesx,   Thanks for the reply. However, there are no screws on the top of the crossbars, only two philips screws on the underside of each "foot" that seem to go into the rails. When we asked the dealer, he said he thought we had to remove an end cap on the rails and slide the crossbars off. That seems awfully complicated for what should be an easy job... Replies to this message: kametaro (May 26, 2007 7:23 pm) damish003 (Jun 08, 2007 11:39 am) kametaro (May 26, 2007 8:37 pm)
#3027 of 3121 Re: Impreza crossbars [stantont] by kametaro May 26, 2007 (7:23 pm)
Replying to: stantont (May 18, 2007 3:34 pm) stantont,   I am having the same problem removing the original roof rack from my outback sport. Any luck on figuring it out yet? Also, what roof rack did your son end up getting? Does it work with the original track or does it attach to the roof by clipping over the window seal? I have been trying to get a canoe on my Subaru too and wondering if Subaru makes any accessories for their roof rack specifically for canoes (not kayaks) It would be pretty sweet if they made hardware that would fit in to that track and accommodate a long round bar (like the Yakima system) that could extend out as far as one needs it. Any suggestions?... Replies to this message: damish003 (Jun 08, 2007 11:39 am)
#3028 of 3121 Re: Impreza crossbars [stantont] by kametaro May 26, 2007 (8:37 pm)
Replying to: stantont (May 18, 2007 3:34 pm) I figured out how to remove the roof rack. It seems to me that the original roof rack wasnt designed for function but for looks. The whole track rail has to be removed in order to remove the cross bars. There are 2 screws holding down each end of the track(they are concealed by a small rectangular pieces of plastic that are glued in place over the access holes). Slip a putty knife under these covers to remove them. Then loosen the screws and the whole rack comes off easily. Once it is on the ground you can attack those stubborn screws holding on the bar that are probably rusted out and therefore that is why they werent backing out when you attempted to remove them, initially. Hope that helps. I am now attempting to modify the rail to accept a yakima riser and round bar.
#3029 of 3121 Re: Impreza crossbars [kametaro] by damish003 Jun 08, 2007 (11:39 am)
Replying to: kametaro (May 26, 2007 7:23 pm) I'll share what I did to get two kayaks on my Impreza. I originally looked at getting Subaru crossbars and a Yakima rack system. Found out that the Subaru crossbars would handle the weight, but might have a problem with updrafts, and with two boats on top you can generate some significant pull on the factory bars. Ended up getting the Yakima 48" crossbars, the LowRider towers and two HullRaisers for the boats. Am extremely satisfied with Yakima. Many others also like Thule, which is just as good, so they say. Main difference is round bars with Yakima and square bars with Thule. I like the round, as I can loosen up and swing down the HullRaisers to improve aerodynamics when not in use. Can't do that with Thule. I'd strongly suggest skipping the factory crossbars. They're just not terribly strong, and a pain to work with. Hope this helps.   -Padron-

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