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Re: Shift knob / armrest extension? [wallie502] by bat1161
Jan 04, 2009 (10:12 am)
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Replying to: wallie502 (Jan 02, 2009 3:21 pm)

And I'm the other way from plim77 - I like the arm rest extension (I have the LL Bean also). I've read either here or one of the subaru specific sites how to do the install yourself. As for the shifter knob, I never did it but ebay sounds like a good alternative.
 
Mark
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Re: Shift knob / armrest extension? [bat1161] by xwesx
Jan 05, 2009 (1:21 pm)
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Replying to: bat1161 (Jan 04, 2009 10:12 am)

I cannot say for sure on the Legacy, but they typically screw on to the shift rod and are quite standardized. Replacing one should take a matter of minutes. The only fit issue that seems quite possible is if the boot attaches to the knob. In that case, if the replacement knob did not have a similar attachment point, the boot would be troublesome thereafter....
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Safety Issue by 6422130
Jan 16, 2009 (7:41 pm)
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I have a 2009 Subaru Legacy SE (base) and I have on a few occasions experienced the car's rear end sliding out of control in a tight medium speed turn(on ramp). I asked Subaru about this and they said they would note the issue. I feel the car is very unsafe. Any suggstions?
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Re: Shift knob / armrest extension? [plim77] by longislander1
Jan 17, 2009 (10:36 am)
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Replying to: plim77 (Jan 02, 2009 7:55 pm)

There are a bunch of aftermarket places that offer shift knobs, but the cheaper ones that I've seen look cheaper. If you google "Legacy" and "shift knob", you can find the suppliers. Also, you can check the archives or put up a query at legacygt.com/forums. The guys there are always talking about aftermarket suppliers.
 
Removing the knob is basically a twist-off deal where you're breaking some kind of adhesive bond. Some of the aftermarket suppliers post the installation instructions when they list the Momo know. You can also probably find instructions at the above mentioned forum. Because it's basically a twist-off, a lot of aftermarket knobs should fit.
 
I'm the opposite of Wallie. My wife drives the LLBean Outback and I drive the Legacy. We both have the extended armrest. My wife doesn't use hers. I couldn't do without it.
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Re: Considering buying a 2009 Outback Special Edition [maxxmd] by longislander1
Jan 17, 2009 (10:42 am)
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Replying to: maxxmd (Dec 19, 2008 1:30 pm)

I just drove an '09 Outback SE loaner with 1,600 miles. Nice car. My wife has an '08 LLBean and they handle essentially the same. The Harmon Kardon sound system is definitely better than the '08 version and it's great that they added power and heated seats. Two drawbacks in the SE, IMHO: manual climate controls, which are a pain to operate, and lack of a sunroof.
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Re: Considering buying a 2009 Outback Special Edition [longislander1] by 28firefighter
Jan 17, 2009 (5:37 pm)
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Replying to: longislander1 (Jan 17, 2009 10:42 am)

I have an '09 Legacy SE and I love it. The SE package on the Legacy does come with a sunroof. I agree about the manual climate control though...I was driving an '01 Taurus SEL that had Auto Climate Control, and it was nice to set it and forget it.
 
However the Legacy just drives so much nicer than the taurus that the climate control thing is a worthy sacrifice.
 
Outta curiosity, does your LLBean have the 6-cylinder or the 2.5 4-cylinder?
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05 legacy 2.5i by legacyman1
Jan 19, 2009 (9:07 am)
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Hey everyone, I am now an owner of an 05 subaru legacy i just bought it last week! Its an auto matic and not the gt model, since i am new to the subaru legacy can anyone tell me how to get this thing louder with out changing out the exhaust? Any trickd you guys may know? Any thought about tinting the windows?
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Re: 05 legacy 2.5i [legacyman1] by plim77
Jan 19, 2009 (12:42 pm)
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Replying to: legacyman1 (Jan 19, 2009 9:07 am)

Don't make it louder...you'll just annoy the hell out of the people around you and give Subaru a bad name. Besides, I don't think there is a way to do it without fooling with the exhaust. I don't recommend messing with the exhaust either.
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Re: 05 legacy 2.5i [plim77] by legacyman1
Jan 19, 2009 (7:47 pm)
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Replying to: plim77 (Jan 19, 2009 12:42 pm)

hey thanks for the info any thoughts on tinting?
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Re: Safety Issue [6422130] by xwesx
Jan 20, 2009 (9:01 am)
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Replying to: 6422130 (Jan 16, 2009 7:41 pm)

Well, sounds to me like you are simply pushing the car beyond its traction limits in these situations. The stock tires, Bridgestone RE-92A, are not particularly adept at managing traction anyway, so best to not push it unless you replace the tires with better rubber.
 
Are you accustomed to driving FWD vehicles? If so, take some time to learn how to drive the Subaru AWD and control the rear end, and you will come to appreciate the responsiveness and ability to control the car. It is truly a joy.

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