Martinjmpr Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 Well, I just got back from my first "long" trip. I drove down to Daytona Beach for Bike Week (I've got a friend who lives there and we both ride.) Anyway, here are my stats: Miles driven (odometer): 4561 Miles driven (GPS): 4391 Total fuel consumed: 168.3 gal Average MPG: 27.10 (odometer) 26.09 (GPS) Overall it was a good trip, but the only real gripe I had was with the drivers seat. Like many older Subarus, my seat has gotten worn to the point where it's very uncomfortable. Does anyone know of an upholstery shop in the Denver metro area that will re-stuff or re-shape the seat? I don't want to replace the seat, I'd just like to restore it to a new or better-than-new condition, while still keeping the overall shape and the in-seat heater that is so nice in cold weather. The minor gripe I had is that the low fuel light seems to have stopped working some time on the trip, which is annoying but not critical, since the gas gauge itself still works. The Subaru is noisier than I like, but since I'm used to driving trucks (the Subaru is the first "car" I've ever owned) it's not that bad. Maybe the newer ones are better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 There's a great write up (a do-it-yourself project) with excellent pictures in the archives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 New foam seat buns are available from Subaru for about $110 (lower cushion only). I haven't changed mine yet, but did verify they are available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 How do I find the archive with this project? There's a great write up (a do-it-yourself project) with excellent pictures in the archives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtsmiths Posted March 16, 2005 Share Posted March 16, 2005 FInd a shop that advertisis that they do aiviation work, and get new Temper Foam cushions made. A 'tad' spendy, but your butt and back will thank you forever. Ask Steve Fossett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northguy Posted March 17, 2005 Share Posted March 17, 2005 How do I find the archive with this project? It's in the USRM under interior. It's written by Gravityman. Good stuff (pardon the pun). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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