[Do "winter blades" work?]

Having a problem with icing on my wiper blades as I'm driving. 2005 OB XT with stock blades on, will the Subaru brand Winter Blades help with icing? If so, how?

[tips for window tinting?]

Looking to have windows professionally tinted and wanted some tips/advice on looking for tinters...bad/good experiences, etc. What to look for? Materials? Thanks.

[Cooling off time for turbo]

I'm a new owner of 2005 OB XT and my friend told me that with all turbo engines, in addition to allowing a minute or two for the engine to warm up, I need to allow the engine to cool off for a minute or two before I turn it off.

 

Any input? Is this true?

[Where to find license plate bracket]

Where can I find a front license plate bracket for my 05 Outback XT? Not just a frame for aesthetics, but the actual bracket to attach the license plate to my front bumper? Thanks.

[06 Forester Brush Guard]

East Coast Bullbars in Australia has some sweet brushguards. Only problem is, well, they're in Australia, but they do export the products, http://www.ecb.com.au/model/Forester.htm

 

 

 

 

We just picked up our new Forester but was surprised to see the cheap plastic "brush guard" basically just a thin plastic cover over the bumper. Does anyone know of an aftermarket company that makes a real metal brush guard for this thing. Afterall we live in the middle of deer country.

[Importing brushguards from Australia]

Has anyone imported anything from Australia? Namely, I've been looking at some of the beautiful brush guards and nudge bars from East Coast Bullbars in Australia. They look really nice, but not sure if importing something from Australia to the U.S. presents any problems with customs/taxes/fees/etc (beyond the ususal shippign and handling)?

[Where to buy steel rims]

They're 17 inch rims on an 05 OBW XT. Thanks for all the great responses.

 

 

 

are you after 15" or 16"

 

i can keep my eyes open

 

Jamie

[Where to buy steel rims]

Great, thanks. Driving an 05 OBW XT and loving it. First time Subie owner and very excited to try it in the snow. USMB is so great, tons of quick great responses!

 

 

 

Right here on the board! There's marketplace threadS and plenty of rad people here. Junkyards are good too. Welcome to the Board, what model do you have?

[Where to buy steel rims]

Okay, so I've read a lot about putting winter tires on an inexpensive set of steel rims, but around where I live (San Fran bay area) all the shops seem to have are spinning chrome and gold 24 inch rims for H2's and Escalades. Where to buy inexpensive steel rims?

[Driving lights for OBW]

No, not for daytime running use, but for use at nighttime on those dark mountain roads. I agree, the lights can be quite blinding and dangerous to others if used when others are oncoming.

 

 

 

 

They're rather easy to install, most even come with instructions. Past experiences tell me to not bother with the el cheapo ones.

 

But, please, please, please don't use them on the road. You'll have great visibility as the oncoming driver you've blinded with them is careening towards while he struggles to regain his sight. Personally, I think that the lights look assume and have their place on those lonely highways, late at night when there is nothing to light the road but the stars. But around town, I think they should be banned and a large fine associated with their use.

[Driving lights for OBW]

Has anyone installed driving lights? I've got an 05 OBW XT and have seen some great driving lights, but have no idea where they would install ... directly on the bumper or on the grill? If I had one of those cool australian brush guards I could install it on there.

 

Also, as I have no mechanical/electrical experience, is it difficult to wire these things? Thanks.

[Snow Chain Question]

New Subie owner (05' OBW XT), what's the deal with snow chains for Subarus? I've read and heard differing opinions (diamond chains versus Z-style cable chains)? Front wheel application only? Any input?

[Wagons only - post your pictures here!]

How'd you install those driving lights? Are they attached to the grill or bumper? Pretty easy installation? I think it looks great! Does it decrease airflow into the engine significantly (ie, you don't heat up do you?). Thanks.

 

 

 

Old school representation Nice!

 

Here is mine with the summer shoes on. Snows go on this week or next...whenever it gets cold again.

 

[Brush guard help]

I would really like a brush guard for my 05 Outback XT. I've seen the beautiful stuff in Australia, but shipping is ridiculous. Anyone out there can help? Anything here stateside?

[New Subaru owner with bra question]

Just bought my first Subaru ever! Super excited! Got an '05 Outback 2.5 XT and am wanting a front bra for it, but all I've seen are bras for non-XT models. Do they make bras for the XT model?