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Re: Whoot! [rsholland] by newtosubie
Jan 23, 2006 (2:43 pm)
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Replying to: rsholland (Jan 20, 2006 4:54 pm)

I rarely seem them, then today on my lunch hour I saw 2 - one blue, one silver. They're getting out there!
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Re: rings [c_hunter] by bman33
Jan 23, 2006 (5:13 pm)
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Replying to: c_hunter (Jan 20, 2006 4:40 pm)

Just wanted to add to Craig's comments on hub-centricity vs. lug-centricity. You don't need a hub ring. Since most aftermarket wheels are not "hub-centric", you need to find a tire shop that has a Hunter GSP9700 road force balancer. The GSP9700 is the latest technology in terms of eliminating high harmonic imbalance from a tire/wheel assemby and uses the bolt circle, as opposed to the hub bore, when measuring the harmonics.
 
Most tire shops still use antiquated conical tire balancers that are very dependent on the wheel being "hub-centric".
 
Do a search for Hunter Engineering, and then use their locator to find the nearest tire shop that has a GSP9700.
 
I'm not trying to be a know-it-all, but I work for a racing wheel manufacturer and have dealt with this issue for over 10 years.
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New Tribeca Owner by mayberryguy
Jan 23, 2006 (5:52 pm)
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My wife is a proud owner of a Tribeca, finally. She loves it so much that I have barely got to drive it. It is a
 
5 Pass LTD.
Titanium Silver
Slate Gray
Puddle Lights Front & Rear bumper guards
Hood Protector
 
The lease deals with our VIP discount were too good to pass up. 1500 trouble free miles after almost a month. I am still impressed every time I get in this car. The ride and road feel are top notch and fit and finish are perfect.
 
Before we bought the Tribeca, we went to the Indianapolis Auto Show and sat in nearly every SUV and Subaru had one of the very best looking interior layouts. Love it or hate it, the exterior will not be confused with anything else, which I really like. A couple of days after the Auto Show we went to drive the BMW X3 and X5. Both were 6 speed manuals with the sport package and they are superb handling machines. If price were no object we would have a 2nd BMW in the driveway, but when you look at the value for the dollar, I couldn't justify the extra money.
 
I would say that the Tribeca handles about as well as a non sport package X5 for less money and you aren't sacrificing all that much. I wish Subaru would offer the Telescoping wheel and 6 speed manual, though. I plan on adding the Driver Side memory function from the '07 model when parts are available.
 
I am fairly impressed with the MPG thus far, especially knowing that Subaru's aren't really broken in until around 10,000 miles. So far we have averaged around 22mpg highway.
 
This is really a great vehicle and I like it more every time I ride in it. I'll keep you posted on MPG as it gets a few more miles on it.
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Re: New Tribeca Owner [mayberryguy] by rsholland
Jan 23, 2006 (6:52 pm)
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Replying to: mayberryguy (Jan 23, 2006 5:52 pm)

Congrats on the new ride! You and your wife made a great (and smart) choice.
 
Bob
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Re: New Tribeca Owner [rsholland] by mayberryguy
Jan 23, 2006 (6:55 pm)
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Replying to: rsholland (Jan 23, 2006 6:52 pm)

Thanks, Bob. She really loves it and I have to admit, I'm more than a little smitten with it myself.
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Said the little lamb to the shepherd boy... by jeffmc
Jan 23, 2006 (8:19 pm)
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memory function
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Re: Sonar and Oil changes [charlest] by jandj94
Jan 23, 2006 (9:54 pm)
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Replying to: charlest (Dec 01, 2005 7:56 am)

I've been using Mobil 1 and adding Tuffoil to all my cars since 1985. (3 Subies, 1 Acura, 1 Saturn) My usual result is up to 10% better mileage and never an engine wear related problem. I just did my first Tribeca oil change (OEM filter) with M1 and Tuffoil and will let you know in 5000 miles if it made a difference. The biggest diference in the winter time is NEVER hearing the engine start up slowly [like it's cranking peanut butter instead of oil]! That has to be better for the engine.
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Re: White [aka1] by jandj94
Jan 23, 2006 (10:03 pm)
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Replying to: aka1 (Dec 02, 2005 8:22 am)

In the fall, I took BMW's "Ultimate Driving Experience" at Shea Stadium -where they showcased the 330's new smart steering system and we compare it to the Audi A4 Quattro and the Infiniti G35. Yes, the Infiti was fast, roomy, and sleek. Having said that, it felt and sounded like it was coming apart in the autocross in comparison to the German makes. The Audi held it's own, in my opinion, thought the new BMW steering, roomier cabin, and that nifty active cruise control might be worth the extra $$$. I drove the X5 (alas, not on the autocross track) and found it to be a mite peppier than the Tribeca, but a harder ride and almost 1980s interior styling.
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Re: My biggest disappointment [vger105] by jandj94
Jan 23, 2006 (11:08 pm)
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Replying to: vger105 (Jan 04, 2006 9:40 am)

I ordered mine with an accessory subwoofer that came mounted under the driver's seat. I'm told another can be mounted under the passenger seat.
Between the heated seat and blasting subwoofer, I have a hard time getting the steering wheel away from my wife.
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Re: rings [bman33] by cluelesspa
Jan 24, 2006 (8:21 am)
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Replying to: bman33 (Jan 23, 2006 5:13 pm)

what about the amount of offset ? any comments on amount of offset differential before it affects components?
 
the factory Offset is +55. the wheels I put on are +40 offset. so they stick out about .5 inches only over factory wheels.

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