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Subaru Legacy/Outback 2005+

10758 messages, Last post on Nov 14, 2009 at 1:16 PM

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#10632 of 10758 Re: Safety Issue [6422130] by xwesx Jan 20, 2009 (9:01 am)
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.
#10633 of 10758 Re: 05 legacy 2.5i [legacyman1] by xwesx Jan 20, 2009 (9:02 am)
Replying to: legacyman1 (Jan 19, 2009 7:47 pm) If I still had my Outback, I would put a 40% on the rear passenger windows and perhaps darker in the cargo area. The #1 complaint I get from my children while driving is sun in their eyes. Replies to this message: legacyman1 (Jan 20, 2009 9:14 am) xwesx (Jan 20, 2009 1:23 pm)
#10634 of 10758 Re: 05 legacy 2.5i [xwesx] by legacyman1 Jan 20, 2009 (9:14 am)
Replying to: xwesx (Jan 20, 2009 9:02 am) Ok great! i'll check on the tinting laws here right now i want it to look good but i also want it be dark enough to be safe aswell. I really love this car i just bought it last week and still looking for ideas and suggestions on what i could do to this 2005 legacy 2.5i automatic. Its white so i think the tinting will look real good. Replies to this message: xwesx (Jan 20, 2009 1:23 pm)
#10635 of 10758 Re: 05 legacy 2.5i [legacyman1] by xwesx Jan 20, 2009 (1:23 pm)
Replying to: legacyman1 (Jan 20, 2009 9:14 am) White - yeah, those look really good with tint (paisan has a white '05 GT wagon with dark tint), but you probably ought to go for consistent tinting on those windows behind the first row, as the difference in tint will be much more apparent on a white car. I would not go any darker than 40% on my rear passenger windows simply so that the children could easily see out them, yet they would still cut down the "light in the eyes" issue.
#10636 of 10758 Ski Rack by wallie502 Feb 09, 2009 (9:38 pm)
Anyone have good ideas about aftermarket ski roof racks? My Legacy doesn't have any sort of rack right now, so I feel like a temporary (aka removable) one, if available, might be cheapest and most flexible (I could transfer it between cars). I found one that seems to hook in at the door openings, but I think that it won't work with the Legacy's frameless windows. Has anyone heard of that kind/tried it? Any insight would be appreciated. Replies to this message: morin2 (Feb 10, 2009 2:10 pm)
#10637 of 10758 Re: Ski Rack [wallie502] by morin2 Feb 10, 2009 (2:10 pm)
Replying to: wallie502 (Feb 09, 2009 9:38 pm) The two big players in the roofrack business are Thule and Yakima. Both are very nice & work with frameless windows - but careful about how you close your doors. If you prefer round bars, its Yakima, rectangular bars are Thule. Then the specific attachment for bikes, boats, skis, etc., attach to the bars. Its not cheap - but what is? My son's many Thule racks and attachments to carry 3 bikes on his 94 Legacy are probably worth as much as the car itself. I've got Yakima, so we have both. You are right - without gutters, the racks use clips that will just touch the frameless windows. We're just careful. The manufacturer sites list the applications and part numbers for your specific year & model.
#10638 of 10758 floor mats by sidious6688 Feb 20, 2009 (7:04 pm)
Just bought a 2005 Subaru Legacy GT Limited 5 speed manual with 55K miles for 12K. I feel I stole it. Its in great shape , all records, new clutch, new brakes, new yokohomo avid tires. My only complaint is that it has no floor mats. To my shock, no dealer in my area seems to have the light beige/ivory interior floor mats for this car and say that only the black carpeted mats are for sale. Can this be right?? Please help. Looking for OEM floor mats here, not aftermarket that don't fit specifically this model. Looking on internet, not coming up with anything. Replies to this message: plim77 (Feb 21, 2009 10:17 am) xwesx (Feb 23, 2009 11:16 am) sidious6688 (Feb 23, 2009 3:17 pm) and 4 more...
#10639 of 10758 Re: floor mats [sidious6688] by plim77 Feb 21, 2009 (10:17 am)
Replying to: sidious6688 (Feb 20, 2009 7:04 pm) I would forget the floor mats and go with the all weather mats. My floor mats are still in the plastic and sit in my closet because I love the all weather mats. I'd sell you mine, but I'm keeping them for when I trade the car in a few years. You may want to look at eBay for the mats, I find a lot of OEM parts there. Replies to this message: xwesx (Feb 23, 2009 11:16 am) sidious6688 (Feb 23, 2009 3:17 pm) xwesx (Feb 24, 2009 3:09 pm) and 3 more...
#10640 of 10758 Re: floor mats [plim77] by xwesx Feb 23, 2009 (11:16 am)
Replying to: plim77 (Feb 21, 2009 10:17 am) I agree. If water, ice, or spills is a potential issue, I strongly recommend WeatherTech mats. They are form-fitted to the model, and work quite well. They also come in tan, grey, or black. Replies to this message: sidious6688 (Feb 23, 2009 3:17 pm) xwesx (Feb 24, 2009 3:09 pm) sidious6688 (Feb 28, 2009 2:55 am) and 2 more...
#10641 of 10758 Re: floor mats [xwesx] by sidious6688 Feb 23, 2009 (3:17 pm)
Replying to: xwesx (Feb 23, 2009 11:16 am) I don't disagree. I actually want both. the rubber ones seem to be readily available, the carpeted more of a challenge. subaru of america is looking into it now and will respond tomorrow. Replies to this message: xwesx (Feb 24, 2009 3:09 pm) sidious6688 (Feb 28, 2009 2:55 am) ateixeira (Mar 02, 2009 11:21 am) and 1 more...

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