Everything posted by mtsmiths
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REDBULL FLUTAG in PORTLAND Aug 2nd.
- 01 Outback head lights
mtsmiths replied to PaulMidi's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXThose are the daytime driving lights (lower power). It's generally acknowledged that they are for safety purposes, and may be required by law (on a state-by-state basis). I think that the consensus here is if you don't want them on drive with one notch of e-brake to activate the off-switch, but not the brakes. Call us back when you can't get he parking lights to turn off, and we'll explain that too!- New Forester, new ad agency ... too wierd
http://jalopnik.com/389998/subaru-forester-washed-in-sexy-sumo-sudsfest And no, I won't think you are 'iffy' if you watch it. Pretty good parody of car wash hotties. Notice the identity tag at the end?- Only 2 hours left......
mtsmiths replied to EVOthis's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXI keep thinking that a 360 would make a great platform for an electric conversion ... for when we retire in Hawaii. We'll never have to leave the general area we'll be living in, and there's nothing we need that takes a more than ten a mile each way trip. Course, I'll have to have the convertible version.- Eye candy...
mtsmiths replied to TheSubaruJunkie's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXDon't visit the PNW with those racks, at least don't take a WS ferry. We did and got hit with an oversize vehicle charge that was worth more than the bike we had on the roof! :-\- More Jalopnik Subaru worship ...
http://jalopnik.com/382949/engine-of-the-day-subaru-ej- Jalopnik review of he new diesel ...
http://jalopnik.com/383023/the-new-subaru-ee20-boxer-turbo-diesel-in-detail- Improvements running super gas
mtsmiths replied to FSRBIKER's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXWe usually just buy a can of Techron when we get into Chevron Country (AKA Washington state). Lately I have noticed that when you stomp it from a dead stop (like when trying to beat out an approaching logging truck when you're pulling out of a street or driveway) that our normally aspirated '06 Outback has a total dead spot. It prolly takes a full second to start to move, then it's like a turbo lag response. Needles to say, since I have discovered this quirk I no longer attempt to cut off logging trucks. Maybe I should move up the dino-juice food chain.- The attack of the KILLER SUBARUS!
http://blog.wired.com/cars/2008/04/that-blissfully.html- But, but, but ... what about the all AWD?
mtsmiths replied to mtsmiths's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXI suspect it's an old design study, it still has a pig snout ... on it's a$$.- But, but, but ... what about the all AWD?
http://jalopnik.com/377713/first-sketch-of-the-rear+wheel-drive-subaru-impreza-coupe:eek:- Imprezzzzzzzzzzzza
First, I must say I like the Sedan overall, despite the Chrysler front end. I'm far less fond of the five-door (whatever they call it) Mazda clone. But yesterday I saw an Impreza 'Outback Sport', overwrought painted on two-tone that has nothing to do with the lines of the car ... bleccccch; only one word can adequately describe the car 'horrid'!- Jalopnik has somne good Subaru Reviews
http://jalopnik.com/ A whole series on the new WRX and Forester, and a funny bit on the Ghostbusters Outback.- Used Subie Owners: Disgusting Left-Overs From Previous Owners
mtsmiths replied to four-fleet-feet's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXMy first car, a 1948 Ford business coupe. Bought if for $75.00 from a couple of Mormon missionary guys that were finished with it and going back to Utah. $15.00 worth of change in the ash tray ... they had never opened it!- Cost for 45,000 mile check up?
mtsmiths replied to CPAScott's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXI folllow grossgary's method. We have a great young service writer at Simpson's in Kalispell, and he lnows I know, if you know what I mean. When I take it in for an interval onspection we write the specific items to be address, and that's all. I don't know if it's because he is basically honest, or because he knows I will be reviewing the service order, but The Pretty One can take the car in knowing that ONLY the necessary work will be proposed and done. The funny thing is this; if you do a task-specific work order, they will end up inspecting all that other stuff anyhow, because they're there, and if they find something that really IS off, let you know.- Jalopnik tribute to rally aerials
Lotsa Subaru shots (LOOK QUICK) in here ... http://jalopnik.com/362535/professional-hoonage-a-history-of-rally-jumps- How S.M.U.R.F.y is your car????
- 914 sub
Would make a nice car. I'm no expert, but I believe that the 914 is basically a rebodied VW platform, so the basics of a VW-Soobie conversion should prevail. At least on the 914 you've got somewheres to puit the radiator.- Jalopnki revels in tracked Subie hoonage!
I konw it's been seen before. http://jalopnik.com/360134/subaru-with-tracks-opens-up-new-world-of-hoonage?autoplay=true Whoo-Hoo- Given the fate (due to lackluster sales)
If that Maloor8 (thatthehell does that mean anyhow?) was badged and sold as an El Camino in the US they couldn't keep 'em on the showroom floor. The Ford version as a Ranchero would be a dud, far to stodgy looking.- More Jalopnik Subaru fun!
Hoon of the day! http://jalopnik.com/358709/hoon-of-the-day-maximum-wagon-day-edition?autoplay=true- Sheeesh, southern Californios ...
mtsmiths replied to mtsmiths's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXThen we may, I presume, assume that is not your Impreze lying tango uniform in the borrow ditch? For the record (keep this to yourself) I'm from Los Angeles.- Sheeesh, southern Californios ...
... can't even navigate snowy roads in an AWD Subaru. http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/weather/02/15/socal.storm.ap/index.html- new subie advice / what years of the 2.5 are most reliable?
mtsmiths replied to goatman's topic in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVXIf you're looking for a newer model, I'm pretty sure the 2000 and up are OK except for the outside block weeping. Just make sure it had the Subaru Goo recall done. Our 2000 showed NO seepage and was running strong when it got Killed by a Grand Cherokee at 187,000 miles.- Subaru R2 ...
http://jalopnik.com/355291/more-japanese+market-goodness-subaru-r2 ... D2? Be sure to check the Japanese Nostaglic Car Club annual meeting link. More weird Japanese cars than you can imagine, including lots of 360's ... even 360 pedal cars! - 01 Outback head lights
