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raulcruz01 and mtsmiths, would you be able to take some pictures of your setups? I found some u-bolts, but they are a little big and may cause me some problems.

The traps are $20 each, MUCH cheaper then any other roof solution. The roof rack bars seem pretty sturdy and seem like they could hold any twisting the bikes may cause. The holes in the bars are a noted concern. I had thought about using small holes and some toggle bolts (toggle on the bottom side so the hold could be small), but the plate/u-bolt suggestion is an idea. Think I will run to the hardware store and see what I can find. The kid kept me busy yesterday so I didnt have a chance to dink around with it.

Sorry!!!! Had 50 things going on at once when I typed this Here is the link http://www.autostyles.com/bike64700.jpg As a side note, I had two of those mounted to my truck bed liner and it worked really well. Just wanted some input on bolting it to the roof rack.

Ok, so I want to carry my bike (or two) but dont want to pay the money for a bike carrier. So....I was thinking, what if I mounted one of the standard bike mounts (see below link) on the cross beam roof rack? I was thinking about just drilling a couple holes and putting some washers/bolts through everything. The specs are ~100lbs for the roof rack, and a bike is surley less then that with little drag. Thoughts???

Thanks guys!

I woke up this morning and started on my merry way to work. I noticed that the car was a tad squirly at times, but it was windy and the roads looked icy so I figured it was that. I got to work and did my thing. I came out a few hours later and saw I had a flat. Took the tire to Sams Club and they said they couldnt find a leak or hazzard, but handed me a handful of rubber from inside the tire. They said it had been driven on too long. I called Firestone and scheduled a tire replacement and called the dealer about a single tire replacement. Firestone registered only a 1/32 to 2/32 difference between all the tires and I belive this equates to 1/4" diameter (or less), which falls within what the dealer said I am allowed for variance. Does anyone think there was any harm to the AWD/diffs on supposedly driving to work on a flat (about 10 miles)? Think my new single tire is ok? I only have 10,000 miles on the other 3.

Thanks guys!

Its from Discount tire, thats the installed price and same model and size (Poneza E92 225/60/R16), but now that I look again, there is a E92A that is an OEM. Might call back. As for Sams, I guess its worth a trip to the store...the website didnt have the tire.

My wife put a nice gash in our side wall (dont ask). I really need to get a new tire, its probably not safe to drive on it. Is it ok to get one new tire? Its a new '05 Outback with around 2300 miles on it. Also, I was quoted $130 OTD, is that about right for the OEM tires?

$10 says that guy doesnt die from being hit by someone "not seeing him". I just sold my bike, but for the 5 years I rode, during the day I always had my highbeams on.

I thought I read that it was the gas and break, but I guess you are right and it is just the gas.

it cant be from the pedal to the master cylinder because when I had the car off, I pumped them and they got really hard like in normal cars. Unless they are doing that mechanically some how:confused:

Bank approved my loan and picked up my Outback a few hours ago!!! Not a bad ride and not a bad deal, $4,000 under MSRP. This board was very helpful with answering my questions, this will be my new home!! Here was my original thread, I know some of you wanted to know if I got it. http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=41695 Couple quick questions: 1) The breaks and gas are fully "drive by wire"? I read this, but the brakes still have that weird pump feeling. Is it "by wire" after the master cylinder?? 2) Does shifting the car like a manual put any undue stress on the tranny? I see it downshifts as you slow down, does upshifting too soon cause any problems? Anything else I should know? I tried to use the search as much as possible.

first app denied because I only listed myself, didnt include the wife(not enough income on just my job). Trying a second time....

Still waiting on the bank:-\