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#29 of 78 Re: Sciatic Nerve Irritation with the 05 Forester [jwfbean] by ateixeira

Jul 17, 2006 (9:51 am)

Replying to: jwfbean (Jul 14, 2006 11:08 am)
My only other idea would be to consult with a local upholstery shop. Usually any place that installs leather can also custom-modify your seat, maybe add heating elements while you're at it.
 
Turbos crave octane, I would not starve them of the stuff. As gas prices go up, the premium for premium as a % of your total fuel costs actually gets smaller. It's only about 6.67% extra cost at $3 per gallon when premium is 20 cents more, or $150 per year or so.
 
-juice

#30 of 78 Re: Sciatic Nerve Irritation with the 05 Forester [ateixeira] by p0926

Jul 20, 2006 (6:12 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jul 17, 2006 9:51 am)
As gas prices go up, the premium for premium as a % of your total fuel costs actually gets smaller
 
Hey that's my argument! Actually though, I've noticed a disturbng trend recently around here where the price of premium at some stations is now 26 cents more than regular. Let's hope that pricing model doesn't catch on
 
-Frank

#31 of 78 Re: Sciatic Nerve Irritation with the 05 Forester [p0926] by pf_flyer HOST

Jul 20, 2006 (1:29 pm)

Replying to: p0926 (Jul 20, 2006 6:12 am)
Price of regular went up 6 cents here today to $2.95. But Premium is at $3.35, a 40 cent leap!

#32 of 78 Re: Sciatic Nerve Irritation with the 05 Forester [pf_flyer] by ateixeira

Jul 20, 2006 (1:36 pm)

Replying to: pf_flyer (Jul 20, 2006 1:29 pm)
Around here it's pretty consistently 20 cents between the two. Like I said, 6.something %.
 
-juice

#33 of 78 Re: Sciatic Nerve Irritation with the 05 Forester [pf_flyer] by steve_ HOST

Jul 20, 2006 (4:16 pm)

Replying to: pf_flyer (Jul 20, 2006 1:29 pm)
Hmmm, Sneakers posted and didn't plug the Subaru Crew chat tonight. The shock of filling up the tank will do that to you I guess.
 
Differential in Boise is still .20 between regular and high test.
 
Steve, Host

#35 of 78 Re: Premium over Regular by kavoom

Jul 27, 2006 (4:29 am)

Replying to: p0926 (Jul 20, 2006 6:12 am)
As gas prices go up, the premium for premium as a % of your total fuel costs actually gets smaller
  
Hey, that's my argument too...or is that three now.
 
Wow, those 40 cent differences between the two kind of shoot down the argument, but here in Kansas it is like they can't sell the premium as I have seen it (last Sun) at my local BP only 16 cents higher and silver only 8 cents.
 
I have a plain old X manual, but I tow an 1800 lb pop up trailer in the mountains occasionally. People say I am nuts, but I know that premium at 8,000 feet works better than regular (87 in the mountains) while pulling. My observations are subjective, but I did utilize some rigor in my tests. I have done the same climb with both and was eyeing 2nd gear at one point with regular and didn't worry about it with premium. It was subtle, but distinct.

#36 of 78 Re: Premium over Regular [kavoom] by terry92270

Jul 28, 2006 (11:13 pm)

Replying to: kavoom (Jul 27, 2006 4:29 am)
So far as I know, the Octane need actually decreases the higher you go.....that is why regular unleaded will be dispensed as 85 Octane in higher elevations, and in NYC or LA, regular unleaded will be 87.

#37 of 78 Good source for sheepskin seat covers by 204meca

Oct 22, 2006 (8:58 pm)

After spending 3 weeks in two rentals, it was good to get back to my 03 Forester XS. However, after riding a couple of cars with rather plush seats I fully realized how hard the fabric seat surfaces on my Forester. So I am considering something softer to sit on and 1" sheepskins sound like the ticket. Any suggestions for an economical source of good ones? Thanks

#38 of 78 Re: Good source for sheepskin seat covers [204meca] by terry92270

Oct 22, 2006 (10:20 pm)

Replying to: 204meca (Oct 22, 2006 8:58 pm)
I bought mine the Subaru dealership, fit fine, made with the side airbags in mind, and high quality. I believe it was less than $100 for the pair.....

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