I haves me an Outback!

MY_STI · Post by **MY_STI** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 7:20 pm

Well, tomorrow, barring some cataclysmic event…

Of the ’97 vintage, totally stock, and it’s practically begging for a few scratches and some soft sand.
Keen to find some nice unsealed terrain over the weekend and give it a better test drive. Are there any good spots relatively close to Perth? Anyone keen for a mission?

Also after a few goodies to help her adjust to her new lifestyle:
- Roof racks, kayak 'bits' would be a bonus.
- Shifter linkages/bushings – existing ones are well slogged out.
- Wreckers, who’s worth going to and who isn’t?
- Window tinting, any particular recommendations?

That will do for starters, plenty more on the cards, never fear!

Thanks,
Will.

thunder039 · Post by **thunder039** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 7:41 pm

congrats on the new car. have fun giving it hell in the sand!

taza · Post by **taza** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:15 pm

Two Rocks, Wibinga and Wedge are north of perth. 70km or so and are good fun. Can always go out to the pines aswell for some really soft bush sand.

Davidov · Post by **Davidov** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:07 pm

All those places Taza mentioned i wouldnt reccommend attempting in a stock height outback without decent size all terrains. They are very challenging locations, Two Rocks/ Wibinga caused huge problems even for my 4.5" above stock height outback.

At the pines there are some areas where clearance isnt too much of an issue but you will deffinately be needing either some very offroad capable H/Ts or some A/T tires larger than stock. Pines is good fun.

taza · Post by **taza** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:14 pm

Davidov wrote:All those places Taza mentioned i wouldnt reccommend attempting in a stock height outback without decent size all terrains. They are very challenging locations, Two Rocks/ Wibinga caused huge problems even for my 4.5" above stock height outback.

At the pines there are some areas where clearance isnt too much of an issue but you will deffinately be needing either some very offroad capable H/Ts or some A/T tires larger than stock. Pines is good fun.

I seem to remember your car and mine being the only 2 lifted ones at Two Rocks and Wibinga with 17 other Subarus..... It'll go fine but of course lift does help.

When did you have clearance issues!!?

Yes the pipes is fun but lift is almost definately needed for a stock Subie and AT tyres really help.

Davidov · Post by **Davidov** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:18 pm

taza wrote:I seem to remember your car and mine being the only 2 lifted ones at Two Rocks and Wibinga with 17 other Subarus..... It'll go fine but of course lift does help.

And every single one of them struggled. Im saying if you want to have a much more enjoyable experience try somewhere a little easier untill more kitted up with at least A/Ts and some recovery gear.

taza · Post by **taza** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 10:31 pm

Davidov wrote:And every single one of them struggled. Im saying if you want to have a much more enjoyable experience try somewhere a little easier untill more kitted up with at least A/Ts and some recovery gear.

Yours didn't though and neither did Longy...

My power was a small issue but I managed and clearance was once.

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 1:36 am

All those places Taza mentioned I have done successfully in my STANDARD Brumby. I would expect a 97 Outback to be a breeze. Of course there are the usual things to playing in the sand.. the biggest key is tyre pressure and pick your lines (remember not to follow the larger 4WD tracks).

Will.. I recommend Wedge and I'm planning to go on Sat arvo.. you are welcome to join me.

niterida · Post by **niterida** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 2:25 am

RSR 555 wrote: I recommend Wedge and I'm planning to go on Sat arvo.

Is that on your way to my place with 2 half cuts on a trailer ?????

hahahahahahaha

d_generate · Post by **d_generate** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 3:00 am

What time you thinking of going Paul? I might come for a run too.

guyph_01 · Post by **guyph_01** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 10:06 am

RSR 555 wrote: Will.. I recommend Wedge and I'm planning to go on Sat arvo.. your welcome to join me.

I need a gearbox :.( lol.

Yeah Paul is right, you don't need that much lift. If a Nissan Micra Made it, I don't see why an outback wouldn't. U may have to try a few times or even dig yourself out but its all part of the fun. Just go with a group of people/cars and you'll be fine.

bluesteel · Post by **bluesteel** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 2:27 pm

nice work will... let the modifying begin!!!

MY_STI · Post by **MY_STI** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 2:55 pm

Sounds good Paul. I'm in.
Please shoot some details through! PM, sir.willg@gmail.com, 0438 596 116 or carrier pigeon.

Also couldn't help but notice your sig, and:

your welcome to join me.

Have driven on sand once or twice before

as I'm sure Master Bluesteel can atest. Have nothing in the way of recovery gear at present though.

Do some work Johnny!

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 4:29 pm

niterida wrote:Is that on your way to my place with 2 half cuts on a trailer ?????

hahahahahahaha

yeah right.. like they'll really survive the beach run

d_generate wrote:What time you thinking of going Paul? I might come for a run too.

Thinking of leaving around 2pm, as I'm planning on camping on the beach and having an early morning fish but people can come and go as they please.

MY_STI wrote:Sounds good Paul. I'm in.
Please shoot some details through! PM, sir.willg@gmail.com, 0438 596 116 or carrier pigeon.

Sending SMS now so you have my details.

MY_STI wrote:Also couldn't help but notice your sig, and:

hahahahahaha.. opps.. fixed and edit notes will explain

MY_STI wrote:Have driven on sand once or twice before as I'm sure Master Bluesteel can attest. Have nothing in the way of recovery gear at present though.

Do some work Johnny!

Fixed

Oh and I have the recovery gear if needed but doubt you'll need it on Wedge Is. beach, unless you want to start exploring 'D-gen style'

MY_STI · Post by **MY_STI** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 4:59 pm

Touché!

NachaLuva · Post by **NachaLuva** » Thu Mar 22, 2012 11:07 pm

Congrats on the new OB

chriSTIan · Post by **chriSTIan** » Sat Mar 24, 2012 11:59 am

Bought genuine shifter bushes from subaru, $40 for 4
Makes a world of difference,bit of a pain to replace but worth it

longy99gt · Post by **longy99gt** » Sun Mar 25, 2012 2:16 pm

taza wrote:I seem to remember your car and mine being the only 2 lifted ones at Two Rocks and Wibinga with 17 other Subarus..... It'll go fine but of course lift does help.

When did you have clearance issues!!?

Yes the pipes is fun but lift is almost definately needed for a stock Subie and AT tyres really help.

well, glad to see you forgot i was there...
i was that guy that was umm, yanno... just the trip leader???
and there were another 2 members with small lifts i think.
not sure how he had clearance issues out there????

Longy.

RSR 555 · Post by **RSR 555** » Sun Mar 25, 2012 6:30 pm

Awesome overnighter Will.. thanks for coming and staying.

Good to see your Outback made the beach run without having to let the tyres down or needing a lift

Must post the pic of the Outback coming off the dune

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Wed Mar 28, 2012 9:49 am

RSR 555 wrote:Must post the pic of the Outback coming off the dune

It's been 3 days already Paul!! I need a pic of this outback!!!

Sounds like it went very well in the sand! Did the front bar become a sand scoop? Phizinza's did on our robe trip early last year but I'd imagine that the conditions were very different!

Cheers

Bennie