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Replying to: dcm61 (Jun 18, 2008 2:20 pm) -mike
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Replying to: paisan (Jun 18, 2008 3:46 pm) 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?
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Replying to: pilot1226 (Jun 18, 2008 6:21 pm)
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Replying to: ateixeira (Jun 19, 2008 10:36 am) 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!
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Replying to: pilot1226 (Jun 20, 2008 7:38 am) 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. |
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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?
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Replying to: cptplt (Jun 25, 2008 11:43 am) Shoot, early on, it was a model name, too, i.e. Outback VDC. |
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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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Replying to: nfn (Jul 11, 2008 6:33 am) Better to go to a synthetic sooner than later. I'm pretty sure Mike (Paisan is his user name) has said some gasket problems surface if you use conventional for a long time then switch to the synthetics (because synthetics are smaller, uniform molecules and they slip through the gaskets since the gaskets are "used to" the larger molecules of conventional) Reference the different wheel sizes, if your speedometer is off, then most likely your odometer would be off too. This would affect the mileage on your vehicle. I personally haven't switched to a purely seasonal tire, I prefer all-season since we only have a few days of bad snow yearly here in New Jersey. The rain is more of the motivation behind purchasing a new `09 Legacy. |
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I am thinking of adding the Subaru hi performance exhaust, cold air intake and heat shield to my 08 GT. I know this is subjective but is it worth it? (about $1500 installed) I have been quoted 30 HP and 30 ft-lb torque increases. How loud is it going to be around town and highway cruising? Does it increase dirvability by bringing the torque on earlieer in the rpm range? Thanks in advance for your input!
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