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#13736 of 14473 Re: Australia and Snow [grahampeters] by w8ifi Jan 14, 2009 (1:48 pm)
Replying to: grahampeters (Jan 13, 2009 7:38 pm) Graham: I also enjoyed your "mini-travelogue". Fascinating. Wonder if you've done any prospecting for opal? I think a place called Coober Peddy(sp?) was where some are located. Anyway pretty awesome the barren distances between population clusters there. Jim
#13737 of 14473 Edmunds adds long-term Suzuki SX4 to test fleet by rsholland Jan 16, 2009 (1:34 pm)
AWD, standard NAVI, handsome styling, and for $18K. That's what Subaru needs to offer. http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=139726 They will have the car for a full year. So if interested, bookmark the following thread. http://blogs.edmunds.com/roadtests/2...roduction.html Bob Replies to this message: kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 16, 2009 6:48 pm) ateixeira (Feb 03, 2009 1:40 pm)
#13738 of 14473 Re: Edmunds adds long-term Suzuki SX4 to test fleet [rsholland] by kurtamaxxxguy Jan 16, 2009 (6:48 pm)
Replying to: rsholland (Jan 16, 2009 1:34 pm) Interesting that Edmunds has not added a Forester to the long term fleet - yet. Subaru should either rework their old Navigation system, or just dump it for a Suzuki-approach solution such as integrating an existing NAV system, or possibly sub-contracting a Garmin or other product to work with a larger display screen.
#13739 of 14473 Turbo heat shield - a good idea? by kurtamaxxxguy Jan 19, 2009 (8:58 pm)
I am trying to understand the value of the "turbo heat shield" being bandied about by a number of aftermarket sources, including Subaru. The claim's the heat shield keeps heat from other engine components, and keeps the turbo warmer. Uh....my understanding is heat's a major problem for Turbos. Heat cokes the turbo's oil and oil bearings, causing turbo failure. Does it make sense to add a shield that makes the turbo run Hotter ??
#13740 of 14473 and by the way..... by kurtamaxxxguy Jan 19, 2009 (8:59 pm)
there is an oil additive that helps keep oil from failing at high temperatures. It's made by a former Exxon research chemist, has been thoroughly tested, and works. The stuff's called ASL CAMGUARD and those interested can find it with a web search.
#13741 of 14473 Disappointing 09 Outback cargo area :( by amsbear Jan 23, 2009 (10:07 am)
I've been planning on replacing my 98 Outback Limited in the near future and naturally envisioned myself in an 09 Outback 2.5i SE. Did a great deal of research online and did notice a decrease in cargo area volume between mine and the new model but until I saw it in person last night did I realize how much less usable space there is now. Mine is a nice boxy shape that is deeper and taller, whereas the 09 has a roofline that slants down and decreases the ceiling height and the tail gate opening size. The 09 also has a seatbelt coming out of the ceiling in the cargo area that further removes ceiling room and impedes the installation of a standard shaped dog barrier like I have in the 98. Not being able to put my Yellow Lab back there is a deal breaker Too bad that the Outback misses the mark on the utility factor as it certainly looked to be a great replacement and improvement in all other areas. Seeing all this, I am now checking into the Forester and I certainly like the available cargo area height and am ok on the depth. It's more spartan in certain areas when compared to the Outback but I certainly like the additional interior room and am loving the idea of that moon roof. I'll being going for a test drive this weekend. Thanks for listening, Alan 98 OBW Ltd (159,000 miles) Replies to this message: kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 23, 2009 10:22 am) rsholland (Jan 23, 2009 10:28 am)
#13742 of 14473 Re: Disappointing 09 Outback cargo area :( [amsbear] by kurtamaxxxguy Jan 23, 2009 (10:22 am)
Replying to: amsbear (Jan 23, 2009 10:07 am) If you can be sure to drive the X and XT versions of Forester. They have distinctly different driving characteristics.
#13743 of 14473 Re: Disappointing 09 Outback cargo area :( [amsbear] by rsholland Jan 23, 2009 (10:28 am)
Replying to: amsbear (Jan 23, 2009 10:07 am) Alan, here's a tiny photo of what appears to be the next-gen Legacy wagon, and it appears to be be significantly larger. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showpost.php?p=25194956&postcount=1172 Should be on sale later this summer. We won't get the Legacy, but rather the Outback. Even so, assuming this picture is the real deal, it will give you some idea of size. Bob
#13744 of 14473 48hrs of Tristate by paisan Jan 26, 2009 (6:24 pm)
Just as an update, the trip was great. 48 cars for most of the trip. We had a great time at SOA and got to play around with the Forester Rescue Truck, 22b, and a few other toys. We also raised over $25,000 with $7,000 of that coming from SOA's matching money for The American Cancer Society. We gave away over $10,000 in prizes from various sponsors and had coverage by the editor of Drive Magazine or the entire trip, and even had a police escort by the NJSP from exit 9 to the GWB on the NJ Turnpike! http://48hrs.info if you guys want to check it out, and I encourage folks to think about doing the trip next year with us. -mike Subaru Guru and Track Instructor Replies to this message: xwesx (Jan 27, 2009 8:47 am) rsholland (Jan 27, 2009 9:57 am) kurtamaxxxguy (Jan 27, 2009 10:24 am) xwesx (Jan 27, 2009 2:54 pm) and 1 more...
#13745 of 14473 Re: 48hrs of Tristate [paisan] by xwesx Jan 27, 2009 (8:47 am)
Replying to: paisan (Jan 26, 2009 6:24 pm) That was a fantastic turnout, Mike! Congratulations!