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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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Re: So my wife got a ticket last week... [drwales] by paisan
Aug 06, 2007 (3:09 pm)
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Replying to: drwales (Aug 06, 2007 11:24 am)

I have the solution!
 
Take a longer route with higher speed limits and do 60mph
 
-mike
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60 K service quote by brainlessbozo
Aug 07, 2007 (4:57 am)
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Just wanted some thoughts. Nearby Subaru dealer says $474.95 + tax for 60K service that includes the following: oil/filter; top-off all fluids; rotate/balance all 4 tires; Fuel injection clean & throttle plate clean; Parking brake adjustment; Automatic transmission fluid; Coolant flush; Spark plugs; Air filter; Fuel filter; change PCV valve; Brake fluid (not sure if this is just from the cylinder or using a machine to include ABS); multi-point vehicle inspection - whatever that is supposed to mean, I hope they check the bearings when they do the tires.
 
I usually bring my own M1 5W30. Cabin filter is $90 more. If I have need spark plug wires, it will be extra (don't know how much). Isn't there also a transmission fluid filter in there somewhere?
 
Am I paying too much? If I bring any parts/oil, I'll get credit for the parts. This is a package deal. But is it good?
 
Your thoughts, opinions, etc are invited.
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Re: So my wife got a ticket last week... [drwales] by ateixeira
Aug 07, 2007 (7:20 am)
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Replying to: drwales (Aug 06, 2007 11:24 am)

On our route to the beach, we drive through Bridgeville, DE, and there is a 25mph zone. I had to set cruise control to keep slow enough. It feels almost unnatural.
 
Having said that, I think they set limits keeping in mind that people go 10 over the limit, so it's essentially designed with 35 mph speeds in mind.
 
I'm surprised she got a ticket at all going just 36, that's pretty borderline.
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Re: So my wife got a ticket last week... [drwales] by samiam_68
Aug 07, 2007 (8:11 am)
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Replying to: drwales (Aug 06, 2007 11:24 am)

The turbo will not spool up at 2800 RPM unless there is heavy load on the engine. If you are just cruising at a steady speed, it will not spool up.

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