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#13695 of 14557 need some info/advice by ladywclass Jan 01, 2009 (6:07 am)
My 2001 Outback has lost something, but I'm not sure what or if it's something to worry about .... so guys ... you have to help me here ... For quite awhile now, I have had something "rattling" under the car. It was only audible when idling, and was louder when I was next to a building (drive-through, etc.) When looking under the car from the front, there was some sort of a 'shield' just behind the front bumper which was held on with a couple of straps. I could see for a long time that one of the straps was hanging down and not really holding the 'shield' very well. My intention was to get it looked at over the holiday break. My schedule really doesn't handle putting in anything extra unless it's an emergency. As you may have noticed, that paragraph was written in the past tense, because sometime in the last week to 10 days, I have completely lost this 'shield'. I can no longer see it under the car. I suspect that I lost it in one of the recent snow/ice storms. Possibly even heard it when I lost it. One evening, I was going to pick up food, and as I went around a busy corner I heard some sort of a loud "rattle", but when I stopped to look I could see nothing and the car was running fine. (Maybe caught on a chunk of ice that had fallen off another car?) At any rate, my question is - what is it that I have lost? Is it necessary? What will it likely cost to have it replaced? Am I a real dummy about this? (LOL) Thanks, guys ... Brenda Replies to this message: lucien2 (Jan 01, 2009 6:28 am)
#13696 of 14557 Re: need some info/advice [ladywclass] by lucien2 Jan 01, 2009 (6:28 am)
Replying to: ladywclass (Jan 01, 2009 6:07 am) you lost the heat shield off your exhaust, along with every other Outback owner with a car more than 7 years old. Be thankful the noise is gone, and remember you don't have one anymore before parking the car in tall, dry grass after a long drive.
#13697 of 14557 Australian Weather by grahampeters Jan 01, 2009 (5:09 pm)
G'day I think you folk are exporting your recent chill. Melbourne is famous for the changeable weather. The claim is that you go out in the morning wearing a swimsuit and overcoat, carrying snowshoes and umbrella. If you don't like the weather, wait ten minutes! Today is swinging between brilliant sunshine and chilly downpours. In the heart of summer, there are warnings of snow on nearby hills! Elsewhere, temperatures were 47C (117F) yesterday. Cheers Graham
#13698 of 14557 New Impreza by hondafriek Jan 07, 2009 (12:57 pm)
Is it just me or does anyone else think that the rear end of the hatchback is horrendous. We were out yesterday and Rita said yuck what car is that. The tailights look like something an 18 year old kid would put on from the aftermarket. I think the derogatory term is Ricer. The big broad chrome bar that runs along the tailgate between the backup lights looks like something GM would have done in the 1960s. I was almost looking for large tailfins And BTW happy belated new year to the crew, hopefully a more prosperous one for all of us, I am getting so depressed watching our retirement savings go in the toilet. I am almost tempted to take out what we have left and stash it under the mattress. Cheers Pat Replies to this message: rsholland (Jan 07, 2009 1:17 pm) volkov (Jan 08, 2009 10:19 am) tsy (Jan 08, 2009 11:29 am) xwesx (Jan 08, 2009 12:14 pm) rsholland (Jan 08, 2009 1:58 pm) ateixeira (Jan 09, 2009 9:11 am)
#13699 of 14557 Re: New Impreza [hondafriek] by rsholland Jan 07, 2009 (1:17 pm)
Replying to: hondafriek (Jan 07, 2009 12:57 pm) I think it's you Pat. Sales on the new-generation Impreza continue to grow. Perhaps even more surprising is the increased sales on the 5-door—the one you don't like—have even surprised FHI and SoA. In fact, in your neck of the woods—Canada, Impreza December sales are up 59.8 % over last December. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=25077813&postcount=1 I love the look of the rear of my '09 WRX 5-door. No chrome bar on it however, but that chrome bar I think looks just fine (IMO) on those models with them. Bob Replies to this message: volkov (Jan 08, 2009 10:19 am) tsy (Jan 08, 2009 11:29 am) xwesx (Jan 08, 2009 12:14 pm) rsholland (Jan 08, 2009 1:58 pm)
#13700 of 14557 I have to say... by kyfdx HOST Jan 07, 2009 (6:31 pm)
... that I'm jealous when I see the hatchbacks.. Even in the same dark gray as my sedan, they look a whole lot better... I think it's the Kia-like rear end of the sedan... Otherwise, it's a handsome little car... But, the hatch is where it's at! just my $0.02
#13701 of 14557 Re: New Impreza [rsholland] by volkov Jan 08, 2009 (10:19 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Jan 07, 2009 1:17 pm) I actually like the lines on my hatch, but agree that there is clearly "convergent" design happening here, as there are definite similarities to the Mazda and Focus. I am also not a fan of the chrome revival, but don't blame Subie - everyone is doing it. That's why I prefer my WRX butt to the regular Impreza.
#13702 of 14557 Re: New Impreza [rsholland] by tsy Jan 08, 2009 (11:29 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Jan 07, 2009 1:17 pm) I must say I like the hatchback too- but I've always been partial to them. I like a lot of the European hatches we don't get here. It's funny, my son would rather have the sedan than the hatch, so I guess it's not an age thing. Other than the appearance though, it's certainly a ton more practical! As far as the clear taillights go Pat, I agree with you, I'm not a big fan of them and am looking to get red overlays for my lights to bring them back to 'normal'. tom Replies to this message: xwesx (Jan 08, 2009 12:14 pm) rsholland (Jan 08, 2009 1:58 pm)
#13703 of 14557 Re: New Impreza [tsy] by xwesx Jan 08, 2009 (12:14 pm)
Replying to: tsy (Jan 08, 2009 11:29 am) Agreed. I think the hatch looks great, aside from those nasty tail lights. They do function well, though: Much brighter than the old red, single-bulb-driven lights. I think red overlays with the same LED setup would work just as well, but look nicer.
#13704 of 14557 Re: New Impreza [tsy] by rsholland Jan 08, 2009 (1:58 pm)
Replying to: tsy (Jan 08, 2009 11:29 am) As to the tail lights, I do agree that some "red" might help; if for no other reason in that it's "expected." Honestly though, the clear lens don't bother me that much in terms of styling. In the daytime, the current brake lights are much brighter, as it's "bright red" against "clear," whereas with traditional looking red tail lights, it "bright red" against "red." So there's more contrast with the existing lights, therefore making them more visible, and therefore safer. Bob