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#2625 of 3640 Body Side Molding Qs by capitano Nov 14, 2008 (1:14 pm)
Has anyone bought the side molding kit and installed it themselves? Does it involve drilling? Replies to this message: dsmrno (Nov 14, 2008 2:18 pm) capitano (Nov 14, 2008 8:59 pm) bikerguy3 (Nov 16, 2008 5:07 pm)
#2626 of 3640 Re: Body Side Molding Qs [capitano] by dsmrno Nov 14, 2008 (2:18 pm)
Replying to: capitano (Nov 14, 2008 1:14 pm) I bought the kit ... installation was a breeze. It includes paper templates so getting the location right is easy. No drilling, just stick on. They include the alcohol wipes to ensure they adhere well. They look great on our grey XT Limited and give me some peace of mind against door dings ... Replies to this message: capitano (Nov 14, 2008 8:59 pm) bikerguy3 (Nov 16, 2008 5:07 pm)
#2627 of 3640 Re: Likes and Dislikes of your 2009 Forester [prndldriver] by bj02176 Nov 14, 2008 (2:26 pm)
Replying to: prndldriver (Nov 13, 2008 8:13 am) I hated my 2003 Forester (I think it was a 2003, it's not something to remember), especially when I slid across Montvale Ave in Woburn from a side st. Very bad abs system.   Better is a 2005 Ford Escape   Better is a 2007 Santa Fe   Better is a 2008 CRV Replies to this message: xwesx (Nov 14, 2008 3:21 pm) p0926 (Nov 14, 2008 9:19 pm)
#2628 of 3640 Re: Likes and Dislikes of your 2009 Forester [bj02176] by xwesx Nov 14, 2008 (3:21 pm)
Replying to: bj02176 (Nov 14, 2008 2:26 pm) Hahahaha! No, it was not your ABS system, it was your tires. Subaru vehicles can deceive you because they will go like hell, even with awful tires, while most everything else is standing still spinning. But, you still have to stop, and the only thing that is there to get the job done are your brakes and your tires, and the buck stops with the tires.
#2629 of 3640 Re: excerpt from LA Timesp today [rsholland] by xwesx Nov 14, 2008 (3:30 pm)
Replying to: rsholland (Nov 14, 2008 12:24 pm) Yes, but Outback must be doing fairly well, as last I saw there were no incentives on the Outback. This time last year, there was a $1500 incentive. The year before, it was $750.   I think between the upgrades to Impreza, the new Forester, and the upgrades to Outback (VDC across the lineup), Subaru is a very compelling purchase for many people right now. With the instability in the economy, it is all about value, versatility, and longevity.
#2630 of 3640 Re: excerpt from LA Timesp today [saedave] by xwesx Nov 14, 2008 (3:32 pm)
Replying to: saedave (Nov 14, 2008 12:14 pm) Boy, almost makes me want to go buy one just for the engine.   Okay, well, maybe not, but I am antsy to see what the debut of the 2010 Legacy/Outback brings....
#2631 of 3640 Re: Body Side Molding Qs [dsmrno] by capitano Nov 14, 2008 (8:59 pm)
Replying to: dsmrno (Nov 14, 2008 2:18 pm) Thanks for the info. I'll have to get a set. My Matrix has enough dings. I don't want to repeat that with the Forester.   Heuberger wanted like $335 for the side moldings installed.
#2632 of 3640 Re: Likes and Dislikes of your 2009 Forester [bj02176] by p0926 Nov 14, 2008 (9:19 pm)
Replying to: bj02176 (Nov 14, 2008 2:26 pm) I hated my 2003 Forester    Better is a 2005 Ford Escape    Better is a 2007 Santa Fe    Better is a 2008 CRV   Best is a 2009 Forester!
#2633 of 3640 2009 Forester Refueling Door by laceydog Nov 15, 2008 (10:00 pm)
Love my 2009 Forester but:   Something's going on with the 2009 Forester's re-fueling door? I need to slide a credit card into the slight opening that the unlatching lever provides. If I use my fingers, I usually end up re-latching the door. Sometimes it take two people to get it open, one working the lever by the driver's seat and the other working with the credit card on the passenger side. I've held up a lot of other drivers waiting in line to refuel.   It's back at the dealer for the 3rd time. The first time they lubricated it and said it is working as designed. The next time I complained, they said they discovered a previously unknown adjustment. It opened about 4 inches when they demonstrated their success. They showed me how to dress the gas cap tether. The first time I went to get gas I had to use my credit card again. The last time I went to get gas it wouldn't open at all. It took two of us to get it open.   Well like I said before, its back at the dealer. They indicated others are having the same problem and the factory is aware of the situation. I have my doubts but they did give me a loaner while they figure out what to do.   Is there anything in the pipeline to improve this poor design? Has anyone else seen this problem? Replies to this message: bigfrank3 (Nov 16, 2008 10:02 am) kurtamaxxxguy (Nov 16, 2008 10:11 am)
#2634 of 3640 Re: 2009 Forester Refueling Door [laceydog] by bigfrank3 Nov 16, 2008 (10:02 am)
Replying to: laceydog (Nov 15, 2008 10:00 pm) I had this exact same problem on my 06. There is a small band spring on the hinge side that is supposed to pop the door open. I found that by taking it out and bending it a little bit cured the whole problem. As I remember it is held in place with 1 screw. It took me about 3 minutes to fix, after weeks of frustration and looking foolish at the self-serve. Replies to this message: kurtamaxxxguy (Nov 16, 2008 10:11 am)

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