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Re: STI block [dstew1] by ateixeira
Jul 30, 2007 (12:58 pm)
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Replying to: dstew1 (Jul 30, 2007 11:54 am)

No, I'll take your word for it.
 
Should not make any difference with stock tuning. For those that do heavy mods I would seek out the earlier block, though.
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Re: Best tires & weird tranny shifts [dstew1] by kavoom
Aug 01, 2007 (10:30 am)
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Replying to: dstew1 (Jul 29, 2007 4:45 am)

The Geosquealers apparently do have relatively good characteristics in snow, and that apparently is about it. They will start hydroplaning somewhere around 35K is the scuttlebut and my 04 started to show that characteristic in the late 30's. You will note their nickname and that always made me laugh.
 
I keep mine at 36 lbs pressure all the time as I don't mind the hard ride and that improves mileage and actually seems to cut the squeal. The mechanics told me they see 32 lb tires wearing on the outside all the time... but a lot of people like that mushy soft ride of the 06's forward. I call the suspension engineering designs and boosted power steering after 05 as the "soccer mom" changes... The Geosquealers are the same...
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Forester headrests?? by memereto3
Aug 01, 2007 (4:41 pm)
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Does anyone know if the back headrests in a 2006 Forester would fit in the back of a 2004 Forester?
Please ....need your help.
Thanks so much,
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Re: Best tires & weird tranny shifts [kavoom] by paisan
Aug 01, 2007 (5:51 pm)
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Replying to: kavoom (Aug 01, 2007 10:30 am)

They will start hydroplaning somewhere around 35K
 
Most tires lose effectiveness around the 30k especially OEM ones.
 
-mike
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Re: Forester headrests?? [memereto3] by tifighter
Aug 01, 2007 (7:41 pm)
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Replying to: memereto3 (Aug 01, 2007 4:41 pm)

I can't claim to know, but I would be surprised if they didn't.
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Re: Best tires & weird tranny shifts [paisan] by kavoom
Aug 02, 2007 (3:24 am)
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Replying to: paisan (Aug 01, 2007 5:51 pm)

The best OEM's I had were on my 99 Outback Sport (Impreza). They were BF Goodrich TA's and I got 80K out of them and they never let me down. I then replaced them and when I sold the car at 147K the dealer kept the tires on the car for re-sale...
 
They will be high on my list for the second set on my Forester.
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Re: Forester headrests?? [memereto3] by ateixeira
Aug 02, 2007 (6:54 am)
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Replying to: memereto3 (Aug 01, 2007 4:41 pm)

I dunno, 03-05 was similar, but 06 was a pretty significant face-lift. I recall the fabric was different, the Forester got the cloth from the Tribeca.
 
It might be a coincidence that the support bars are the same distance apart, but no way would the fabric match.
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Re: Forester headrests?? [ateixeira] by tifighter
Aug 02, 2007 (9:40 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Aug 02, 2007 6:54 am)

Yeah, your right, the fabric is probably different, but I cannot imagine them changing the structure underneath. That would require new tooling and parts (i.e. cost) for something relatively minor. I just have to believe it would fit in there, but who knows?
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Re: Forester headrests?? [tifighter] by ateixeira
Aug 02, 2007 (5:02 pm)
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Replying to: tifighter (Aug 02, 2007 9:40 am)

I get what you're saying, but for instance they did change the front headrests for MY2006, in fact IIHS tested them and they scored extremely well. So even little things like headrests can and do change.
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So my wife got a ticket last week... by drwales
Aug 06, 2007 (11:24 am)
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36 in a 25 zone. No jokes please, and say what you will about her driving habits, speeding tickets as revenue generators, or the merits of that particular road having a 25 limit, the point I want to make here is: It is virtually impossible to drive our car (06 XT, manual) at a constant 25mph!
 
In 2nd gear, 25mph equates to about 2800rpm, at which point the turbo is beginning to spool up nicely, and the car feels like it's straining because it is being held back...
In 3rd gear, on the other hand, 25mph equates to about 1800rpm, and unless we're on flat ground or a downhill grade, we're lugging the engine. Can't win! (And the house will take your $50!)
 
I really notice this in 2nd-3rd (although I guess there's a similar problem at 3-4 and 35-40 mph, although maybe the turbo mapping smooths that out more). I'd been pondering this oddity for a while, and whether to share with you all, and she provides the perfect vehicle for my thoughts.
 
No points, though.

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