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#6647 of 8644 Re: 2002 Outback Wagon Brake Rotor Problems [campagnolo10] by stevenm1

Jan 04, 2007 (2:46 pm)

Replying to: campagnolo10 (Jan 04, 2007 11:24 am)
I would suggest you also look at the following:
 
1) Overheating from driving technique. Cars with automatic tranmissions are especially susceptible since the brakes are the primary way the car is slowed down. Riding the brakes excessively on long downhill stretches would fit into this category.
 
2) Dragging brakes from stuck caliper pins. Subaru caliper pins can be lubricated; this should be checked to make sure the shop did this.
 
3) Excessive torgue of wheel lug nuts -- Most garages torque the wheel lug nuts on a Subaru the same amount as they would a Ford F-350.

#6648 of 8644 Water in headlights by snowbelter

Jan 06, 2007 (10:35 am)

I just purchased a 2007 OB and noticed after driving it home that moisture, a mist, has formed in both front headlights. Think of the mirror in your bathroom after a shower. The mist has been mostly to the side of the center of each headlight although the exact area and size of the water varies. The moisture seems to disappear overnight while the car is parked in the garage. Water doesn't seem to be leaking into the headlights after driving in the rain or washing the car. The Service Manager has seen the moisture and noticed something similar on another 07 in their shop which he looked at while I was there, but had never seen this problem before. He has a call in to Subaru for suggestions, and is wondering where the moisture came from, as am I. I will be calling Subaru myself to start a case to make sure there is a record of this for the future.
 
Anyone else come across this problem?

#6649 of 8644 Outback in snow by denver5357

Jan 06, 2007 (1:21 pm)

Thinking of buying my first Suburu. Live in Colorado, and am sick of geting high-centered on my old Corolla! Wife likes Outback vs. Forester. Can any of your pros tell me how the Outback does in lots of loose snow (i.e. 12 inches or so)? And I see lots of electrical comments in these forums on Suburus and water/snow. Is there something I need to look for? Finally, any idea what a very good price would be on a 2007 basic? I've been shopping but can't get anything below $20,000 before taxes and title. Thank you!

#6650 of 8644 Re: Outback in snow [denver5357] by garandman

Jan 06, 2007 (2:27 pm)

Replying to: denver5357 (Jan 06, 2007 1:21 pm)
Can any of your pros tell me how the Outback does in lots of loose snow (i.e. 12 inches or so)? And I see lots of electrical comments in these forums on Suburus and water/snow. Is there something I need to look for?
There are scattered problems on the 05+ but on the whole they are quite reliable.
 
The stock tires on the 05 and 06 OB's (Bridgestone Potenza RE92A's) were poor in rain and very poor in snow. I understand the 07's have a different tire but it's likely to be a similar OEM A/S. With the right tires an OB can easily "plow" 12 of light snow. In fact while the official ground clearance is 8.4" the actual clearance down most of the center is closer to 10".
 
Does the basic include the Limited Slip Differential on the rear axle like other Outbacks?

#6651 of 8644 Re: Outback in snow [garandman] by xwesx

Jan 06, 2007 (2:47 pm)

Replying to: garandman (Jan 06, 2007 2:27 pm)
Does the basic include the Limited Slip Differential on the rear axle like other Outbacks?
 
It does. That was one of the "musts" I checked before deciding on that trim level.

#6652 of 8644 12" by paisan

Jan 06, 2007 (9:41 pm)

Like he said 12" of light fluffy stuff is fine, dense slushy, packed heavy stuff, and you'll spin all 4 of the wheels as you'll essentially be high centered, same goes for just about any other vehicle. snow tires can help though.
 
-mike

#6653 of 8644 Re: Outback in snow [xwesx] by denver5357

Jan 07, 2007 (1:01 pm)

Replying to: xwesx (Jan 06, 2007 2:47 pm)
Thanks. So would you recommend an Outback over a small to midsized SUV in snow?

#6654 of 8644 Re: Outback in snow [denver5357] by paisan

Jan 07, 2007 (2:18 pm)

Replying to: denver5357 (Jan 07, 2007 1:01 pm)
It's going to be the same as just about any SUV in the snow IMHO. The keys for snow traction are ground clearance and tires. With tires being the more important one. Get a good set of snows on an OB and it'll do just as well as most SUVs in most situations.
 
-mike

#6655 of 8644 Re: Outback in snow [denver5357] by garandman

Jan 07, 2007 (8:29 pm)

Replying to: denver5357 (Jan 07, 2007 1:01 pm)
Thanks. So would you recommend an Outback over a small to midsized SUV in snow?
Well, I've owned three, so yeah.

#6656 of 8644 Re: Outback in snow [garandman] by xwesx

Jan 08, 2007 (11:00 am)

Replying to: garandman (Jan 07, 2007 8:29 pm)
Me too. Really, the only thing being given up by choosing an Outback over a small/midsize SUV is seating height. In place of that, though, one gains easier access to the top of the vehicle (very important for me, as I frequently use my roof rack), lower center of gravity, a better AWD system, and the Outback has more floor space in the cargo area than many small SUVs, even if the total cubic space is similar or even less.

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