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#2457 of 14558 by ateixeira Nov 14, 2002 (6:55 am)
Heck yeah, Bob, cost cutting on a $50k vehicle? No excuses at that price. Trooper's is also split, right? That's smart, the doors aren't quite so huge. Someone parks behind you in a RAV4 or CR-V and you can't open it all the way. Element has one major omission: no full size spare. Imagine getting a flat on the beach, and then using a thin donut to dig yourself into the sand. Does Baja get a donut? If so they should fix that. -juice
#2458 of 14558 Yep... by rsholland Nov 14, 2002 (7:07 am)
The Baja has a donut stored under the bed. Subaru even puts a warning sticker in the bed saying NOT to place a full-size (flat or good) tire in the spare tire carrier, as it could cause damage. Another half-baked Baja solution, IMO. Bob
#2459 of 14558 by ateixeira Nov 14, 2002 (7:09 am)
That's a mistake considered they advertise in Surf magazines. If there isn't enough clearance I'd get the taller springs and lift the whole thing while I'm at it. You could do both for about $500. I still have 3 spare 15" steelies, any Crew member can have 1 free if they want a full size spare. It would fit on any TS wagon, Forester L, or Legacy L. -juice
#2460 of 14558 I think... by rsholland Nov 14, 2002 (7:12 am)
any vehicle that has "trucking aspirations," no matter how minimal, should have a full-size spare. Heck, I think all vehicles should have a full-size spare! Bob
#2461 of 14558 I've looked under the bed... by rsholland Nov 14, 2002 (7:13 am)
and it appears there is room for a full-size spare, but Subaru says no... Bob
#2462 of 14558 Split doors by paisan Nov 14, 2002 (7:21 am)
Yeah it's 70/30 split and that is very nice. The only change I'd make to the rear doors would be to have the 70% portion's window go into the door like a regular side door would have the window go down so that you could place larger items sticking out oh and I would also bring back the inside door handle so that you could open the rear door from the inside. -mike
#2463 of 14558 I'd rather see... by rsholland Nov 14, 2002 (7:36 am)
a set up like that found on Ford's Excursion, and is optional on GM midi-vans: The complete window hinges from the top, and the bottom 2 doors split 50/50. It's sort of like a "dutch-door" set up. You can open the top rear window section, yet keep the bottom doors shut. Bob
#2464 of 14558 Excurison flip-up by paisan Nov 14, 2002 (7:48 am)
I don't like it cause it doesn't go far enough up. I'm not tall 5'10" and almost smack my head on the flip-up! -mike
#2465 of 14558 That's a problem... by rsholland Nov 14, 2002 (7:53 am)
with the execution, not the concept. Bob
#2466 of 14558 by ateixeira Nov 14, 2002 (7:55 am)
Agreed, Bob, full sizers on every car. Well, maybe not the Miata. "It won't fit" is a poor excuse. It fits fine in my Legacy L. The Outback doesn't fit? Fix it. Redesign the spare tire well. The 4Runner set up is my fave. The glass powers down, and the whole thing lifts up for rain shelter. Plus lift over is easy. -juice