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#225 of 258 Re: 2008 Legacy - Wait for `09? [bodble2] by pilot1226

Jun 18, 2008 (12:55 pm)

Replying to: bodble2 (Jun 14, 2008 10:07 am)
Haha, yeah, I've had a few times where - even on brand new tires - I've ended up doing 360's down the highway because slush got kicked up by the traffic in the middle lane and thrown under my front tires.
 
I was VERY impressed with my recent Legacy 2.5i SE test drive. I don't want the limited, nor do I want the 3.0 liter engine because of fuel economy and a personal preference (I don't like leather, especially in summer)
 
I wish they had heated seats with the cloth interior.
 
Thanks for the great replies! Crunching the numbers back and forth with Subaru dealer near me and hopefully will be a proud owner of an `08 Legacy.
 
It's my understanding that VDC is ASR, or acceleration slip reduction, this prevents too much power being transfered from the engine to the wheels, which will eliminate the "peel out" jackrabbit starts. If it does something else, maybe I'll wait for `09's.

#226 of 258 Re: 2008 Legacy - Wait for `09? [pilot1226] by dcm61

Jun 18, 2008 (3:20 pm)

Replying to: pilot1226 (Jun 18, 2008 12:55 pm)
It's my understanding that VDC is ASR, or acceleration slip reduction, this prevents too much power being transfered from the engine to the wheels, which will eliminate the "peel out" jackrabbit starts. If it does something else, maybe I'll wait for `09's.
 
VDC is Traction Control plus Stability Control.
 
Stability Control will attempt to keep you in the direction you intended to go. This is done by either applying the brakes to a specific wheel or reducing engine power.

#227 of 258 Re: 2008 Legacy - Wait for `09? [dcm61] by paisan

Jun 18, 2008 (4:46 pm)

Replying to: dcm61 (Jun 18, 2008 3:20 pm)
VDC is also ABLS which is Anti-lock Brake Limited Slip which creates a pseudo LSD in both the front and rear when slippage is detected either in the front or rear axles by applying a brake to the slipping wheel.
 
-mike

#228 of 258 Re: 2008 Legacy - Wait for `09? [paisan] by pilot1226

Jun 18, 2008 (7:21 pm)

Replying to: paisan (Jun 18, 2008 4:46 pm)
Interesting. Do (we) know if VDC is a standard feature on the `09 Legacy 2.5i's, or if it'd be at least an option? Sounds like something too important to pass up if it's available.
 
Auto-start though, hmm, just can't bring myself to do that. If there was a dealer autostart built into the keyless, perhaps, but I don't want an aftermarket thingie.
 
Thanks for the responses. When are the `09's due? July?

#229 of 258 Re: 2008 Legacy - Wait for `09? [pilot1226] by ateixeira

Jun 19, 2008 (11:36 am)

Replying to: pilot1226 (Jun 18, 2008 7:21 pm)
I'm pretty sure they made VDC standard on all 09 Legacy/Outback models. 'Bout time I say.

#230 of 258 Re: 2008 Legacy - Wait for `09? [ateixeira] by pilot1226

Jun 20, 2008 (8:38 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 19, 2008 11:36 am)
Source: http://www.drive.subaru.com/Sum08/Sum08_OB_Leg.htm
 
Information:
 
STANDARD STABILITY CONTROL
 
For 2009, the Subaru stability control system – Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) – is standard on all Outback and Legacy models except the Legacy 2.5GT Limited with five-speed manual transmission. The system helps to prevent skidding due to understeer or oversteer by managing individual wheel braking and/or reducing engine power to correct the slide. This system adds to driver control of the vehicle, improving active safety.
 
End Quote.
 
Fantastic! 2009 it is - even if it's more money because it's an `09 and not a leftover `08, VDC appears to be well worth it - I mistakenly thought it was JUST ASR (which isn't new technology).
 
Thanks!

#231 of 258 Re: 2008 Legacy - Wait for `09? [pilot1226] by ateixeira

Jun 24, 2008 (1:35 pm)

Replying to: pilot1226 (Jun 20, 2008 8:38 am)
Cool.
 
Wonder why they didn't put it on that one single model? Strange. Maybe they wanted one model where people who did not want it to have an option.

#232 of 258 VDC by cptplt

Jun 25, 2008 (12:43 pm)

when Subaru first offered a ESC as a standalone Bean VDC model , it was always coupled to the VTD system and I recall discussion then that the VDC could not be done on a stick shift but they are offering VDC on the stick shift Spec B!! I this purely marketing or is there some engineering issue?

#233 of 258 Re: VDC [cptplt] by ateixeira

Jun 26, 2008 (8:30 am)

Replying to: cptplt (Jun 25, 2008 12:43 pm)
It's a marketing term. I bet the hardware varies between models and depending upon the AWD system in place.
 
Shoot, early on, it was a model name, too, i.e. Outback VDC.

#234 of 258 Wheel/Tire sizes & Oil changes by nfn

Jul 11, 2008 (7:33 am)

Hi everyone,
 
I recently purchased (and enjoying) a 2008 Spec B. Looking for comments/answers to the following:
 
1. I will be purchaing a set of winter wheels/tires. Are there any issues going to 17" wheels with 205/50/17 tires? (the speedo reading will be off by 2.1%, which I think is within an acceptable range)
 
2. When it's time to replace the stock summer tires, will 235/40/18 fit the stock 18" wheel? Any clearance issues going to this option?
 
3. Re Oil changes. When is it appropriate to start using synthetic oil for the 2.5 turbo engine?
Also, would Castrol 0W30 or Mobil 1 0W40 synthetic be okay to use rather than the 5W30 currently suggested in the owner's manual? (I use the Castrol and Mobil 1 in my A4's 1.8T engine, as these appear to be the 'best' oils for turbos to prevent sludging.)
 
Thank you,
 
Nick

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