Tiny Clark

http://www.electronics.howstuffworks.com/speaker.htm Basically, a two or three way speaker has different speakers built into it. 2 way usually have a bass and tweeter, 3 way have bass , midrange and tweeter. Many car speakers, say a pioneer or jensen 6 x 9 3 way use the most basic crossover networks. The crossover allows passage of the correct frequencies to the correct drivers. Higher-end speaker systems will use better crossover networks to make sure this happens. I don't know what the Subie uses for a crossover, but I doubt they spent a lot of money on it, so it will be very simple, maybe just a capacitor and coil. Tweeters need to be placed high, especially in a car, or they really won't perform, that's why they are above the dash. If they are placed, say at the bottom of the door panel, then you probably wouldn't be able to hear what is coming out of them. The high frequncies would be lost in the carpet and upholstery. Bass speakers need to be placed lower to enhance their performance. I don't know what is in your car, but it is usually the minimum manufacturers can get away with, but still sound good. That's why you don't have to spend a lot of money to help the sound out a bit. The worst thing about the wagon versus a sedan is that the rear deck on a sedan is a good place to have some quality 3 way speakers installed. Unfortunatley for the wagon, the speakers are located in the bottom of the doors. Frankly, I don't spend any money on my car stereo system, as I have all my money tied up in my home unit, where I can enjoy it. This is as simple as I can explain it for as slow as I type. Whip me, beat me, tie me up, just don't make me listen to low-fidelity!

Yep, and pressure on the fork engages the throw out bearing. That's why it's optimum to have about a 1/2" play in the pedal.

What strakes said, put a very thin layer of 5 minute epoxy on the other half, making sure it is clean, stick it in, let it set for a half hour, and gently pull it out.

But I believe diesel is closer to kerosene than gas. I don't know why they can't use a very small 3 cylinder constant speed diesel motor, similar to what small sailboats use when caught "in irons", and use that to turn a generator, in turn using electric motors to drive the wheels. Our new portable generators/light-alls run on this engine for hours using relatively little fuel. '

About the only place diesel is more expensive than gas is in the US. It is the cheapest fuel at German pumps. Diesel prices went up to coincide with the advent of diesel cars being brought into the US. The truckers especially loved this. Diesel is used in cargo planes, it's called jet fuel, which is basically diesel with additives. Many cargo aircraft are turboprops. I've driven several cars over here with diesels, and quite frankly, I couldn't hear them any more that a regular engine while up and running. That Audi 1.8TD kicks rump roast.

If they are rated at 55w on the package, they won't draw more than 55w. They may claim to have an "illumination" output the same as a 70 or 100 watt bulb, but the power draw is the same as a standard bulb.

I have fixed many a nail hole with the plugs you can get at auto parts stores. Never had a problem on my vehicles or any other I've fixed, and I drive 85-90MPH regularly. It just can't be on the edge of the tire by the sidewall, too much frikkin' flex.

My left rear bearing went at about 80,000 miles, not very good in my opinion. I think they have a seal problem.

Sometimes people who don't have faith are blinded by it right before they die... No, I'm not holding up a John 3:16 sign, but Darwin may have found a patch of cannibas on the Galapagos islands.

Relax, he seems smart enough not to use too long of a bolt. I epoxy'd a thermostat housing for a dodge slant 6, and it lasted for years. I would drive it and forget it. Oh yea, and torch the other guy's garage.

It wasn't that hard to get out of my '96 Legacy. Biggest thing is loosening the two bolts that hold the steering column up to the dash. Take the plastic panels off from under the steering column, and you'll see them. I loosened one until it came out of the the threads, then put it back in about 2-3 turns. Then I back the other one out the same amount. This keeps them in there and is easier than trying to reinstall them after you are done. There were screws on the upper side of my instrument panel holding it in. Not sure if the outback is different. Check your local library for a maintenance book.

Hmmm, spending all that money and you don't even listen to music...

The '96's had an alternator service bulletin put out on them. Did this shop check the output of the alt?? You haven't seen your brake light come on, have you? If so, my alt did the same thing. Recall is WXX81

I hate to disagree with ya Jake, but recommended pressure takes "how soft the ride is" into account. Most usually, tires set at the recommended pressure wear on the outside edges. I set all mine at 32psi. Maybe I feel the slugs as I run over them, but I maintain even tire wear. Paul, I had a tire cause that on a GEO. The treads were good, alignment was good, but it pulled pretty hard. I swapped the fronts, and it pulled the other way. You can try that for free.

They use the disc brakes for the parking brakes on 2005 models? I thought they were still the mini drum brake shoes behind the rotors. If so, the fronts are warped, which would be more noticeable.

If you only have a two light system on the trailer (brake lights are the same as turn signals), and you have yellow turn signals on your vehicle, then you need the box. Howver, the box is available from most auto parts places, I think I bought my last one at Wallyworld. It's just a bunch of diodes keeping the brake voltage and turn signal voltage separated. They don't cost 100 bucks.

Have the codes read at autozone. That will probably tell you what the problem may be.

You needn't start it, but I would do the following: 1. Change the oil before, or shortly after, you use it for the first time after the storage period. It would be nice to put oil in the cylinders before you store it. If it has a carb, you could start it up when cold, and pour a fine line of oil into the carb until it stalls. 2. Put a small bottle of StaBil in the gas tank to keep it from going bad. 3. Try to store it on cinder blocks if at all possible. 4. I would cover it, but try to keep the bottom open for air movement.

The struts should be the same on the fronts, and the same on the rear sides.

I give up, what do you think you will gain from this? If it ain't broke, don't !@ with it.

Ditto on what cougar said, must be the flapper. A lot of newer cars don't use a valve to close off the hot water going to the heating core, they just divert the air inside the ducting.

Hey Sweet82, I made some of those for my Christmas tree last year, and they really reflected the light off the bulbs. My apologies to the other religious groups here that don't celebrate Christmas, or any other celebration of good ole J.C.

When ya can't figure out what the problem is...

The neutral switch usually allows the car to be started in only Park or Neutral.

I took the cross bars off of my roof rack, it made a big difference in the noise level.