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#6706 of 6715 Re: Rear Differential Protection [ateixeira] by apawar Oct 18, 2006 (8:12 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 17, 2006 6:50 am) Yeah, dstew1 got it right. It's $60 + tax for the part and $100 (+tax??) for install so about $170- $180. I mean money is not a huge concern but I just wanted to know if I am being ripped of and if I could get it done at some other auto place for cheaper. My dealer told me that Subaru mentions that it will be about an hours worth of labor.   Mark. Replies to this message: apawar (Oct 18, 2006 8:15 am) ateixeira (Oct 18, 2006 9:22 am)
#6707 of 6715 Re: Rear Differential Protection [apawar] by apawar Oct 18, 2006 (8:15 am)
Replying to: apawar (Oct 18, 2006 8:12 am) the only advantages I see for having it done at the dealer is if some warranty related issues come up later.
#6708 of 6715 Re: Rear Differential Protection [apawar] by ateixeira Oct 18, 2006 (9:22 am)
Replying to: apawar (Oct 18, 2006 8:12 am) It takes an hour - so in that manner the dealer is being honest.   It's just 4 bolts IIRC, but access to one bolt requires that you lower the exhaust from the cat back. You have to undo a few exhaust hooks, use zip-ties, plus lower the exhaust with a jack (that meant I needed two jacks).   So it was not a quick and easy job.   Though I did do the trailer hitch at the same time...   -juice
#6709 of 6715 Re: Snow tire? [done37] by killer2 Oct 18, 2006 (1:18 pm)
Replying to: done37 (Oct 13, 2006 1:36 pm) I was thinking of going with the 205/55's because I already have them and they have a couple of winters left on them. If I've done the numbers right I'd only be losing 0.66 inches in sidewall height. You all are thinking that's too much to lose?   John Replies to this message: done37 (Oct 18, 2006 3:08 pm) ateixeira (Oct 19, 2006 6:45 am)
#6710 of 6715 Re: Snow tire? [killer2] by done37 Oct 18, 2006 (3:08 pm)
Replying to: killer2 (Oct 18, 2006 1:18 pm) What a person prefers and what's realistic can be two different things. A larger aspect ratio would be preferred, but realistically if ya got 205/55's I would save the cash and use em. I could be wrong.   Don
#6711 of 6715 Re: Snow tire? [killer2] by ateixeira Oct 19, 2006 (6:45 am)
Replying to: killer2 (Oct 18, 2006 1:18 pm) That's about 10% of the clearance you have. Your call. If you get a lot of accumulated snow, the clearance might be a big deal.   If they clear the roads quickly, and the issue is more the residual snow on the roads, then put those on, sure.   -juice
#6712 of 6715 Chat night by pf_flyer HOST Oct 19, 2006 (8:03 am)
It's Thursday, so that means Subaru Crew chat time! Stop in and chat about Subarus (or all the other stuff that comes up)   I'll also be picking your brains for dicsussion suggestions for the Subaru vehicle groups as we reorganize the forums. Your input and assistance is greatly appreciated!   The Subaru Crew Chat is on tonight. The chat room opens at 8:45PM ET Hope to see YOU there! Check out the schedule
#6713 of 6715 Re: New Tires [samiam_68] by krccrk Oct 24, 2006 (10:10 am)
Replying to: samiam_68 (Oct 01, 2006 8:50 pm) For what it is worth Consumer Reports gave the Yokohama Avid H4S their worst rating for both snow traction and for ice breaking in the latest issue. It was the only H-rated tire to receive their worst rating for either. Replies to this message: krccrk (Oct 27, 2006 9:44 am)
#6714 of 6715 Re: New Tires [krccrk] by krccrk Oct 27, 2006 (9:44 am)
Replying to: krccrk (Oct 24, 2006 10:10 am) Just replaced the OEMs with Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S HRs. The handling is noticeably better and no more squealing. They are the 2nd highest rated performance all-season tire by CU and the highest rated by tirerack.com customers.
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