The 04 Outback thread.......

mattl200 · Post by **mattl200** » Wed Nov 28, 2007 5:45 pm

bf goodrich make mt and at in that size too

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 12:21 am

BYB-01 wrote:I went for the Bridgestone duelers. 225x70/16. Quiet tyre but I hate them already. The tread is too narrow for the case. I recommend you pick some thing else.

Whoops!!!!!!

L-Raiser · Post by **L-Raiser** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 4:46 pm

BYB-01 wrote:I went for the Bridgestone duelers. 225x70/16. Quiet tyre but I hate them already. The tread is too narrow for the case. I recommend you pick some thing else.

Hi Brett, love the wheels....!!

What size are they...???
You say they have 225/70R16's on there.

Ive just spoken to TEMPE TYRES, the main aftermarket Rim company, in NSW and they say that this rim (Starcorp Racing SHIKAYNE) is not available in 16".....

.....'Confusious say ".....me confused"...'

Outback bloke · Post by **Outback bloke** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 9:47 pm

L-Raiser · Post by **L-Raiser** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 1:52 pm

BYB-01 wrote:

.........RIGHT....OK....<nods>

....Where did you buy these Brett...?

Do they have many other choices in 16's...?

I've been seaching the net for months trying to see what rims are available for late model subes.....with little success other than 'Tempe Tyres'.

Karen

Outback bloke · Post by **Outback bloke** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 8:36 pm

I have a mate that owns Goodyear at Caboolture. I just went in and told them I wanted some brochures. Picked out the wheels I liked that were available in a 16x7, marked them and then dropped the brochures back. Rang him about 3 days later and asked which ones were available for Subaru.

There was quite a few of them and those ones are the ones I picked out of the bunch.

Bumpty · Post by **Bumpty** » Mon Dec 03, 2007 8:49 pm

So when is the goldfish orange being introduced to the car? haha

will you be doing anything along the lines with colour like the gen2 lib?

Outback bloke · Post by **Outback bloke** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 5:17 am

The next paint job is going to be candy apple red and on a Subaru of mine but not that one. It is also going to have 2 turbos and 2 doors.

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Tue Dec 04, 2007 10:32 pm

Vortex????

INEEDABEER · Post by **INEEDABEER** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 6:03 am

brumbyrunner wrote:Vortex????

I think it's a chicken coupe!:mrgreen:

LUXO_8 · Post by **LUXO_8** » Sat Mar 15, 2008 10:12 am

im sorry for bumping an old thread, but this outback is wicked.... pretty much the same height i want mine to be.

how has it gone offroad? did you change the tyres to something more suitable?

thanks

Outback bloke · Post by **Outback bloke** » Fri May 16, 2008 8:26 pm

Hopefully this will slow the roos down a bit before they hit the important parts of the car. Brand new bullbar and not half an hour after fitting it I was in to it with a hacksaw and grinder. The centre bar between the main loop has been removed and being relocated lower to allow me to fit the spot lights.

Fitting the LSD to it tomorrow if all goes to plan. Maybe an extra little bit of lift too if I can be bothered.

Outback bloke · Post by **Outback bloke** » Fri May 16, 2008 8:33 pm

LUXO_8 wrote:im sorry for bumping an old thread, but this outback is wicked.... pretty much the same height i want mine to be.

how has it gone offroad? did you change the tyres to something more suitable?

thanks

I did change wheels and tyres. It came with 17 inch wheels with pretty much road tyres. I opted for the 16 inch wheels and some Bridgestone 225-70/16 in the D694 pattern. I have been informed that they are no longer making this pattern, so I suppose that means something different next time.

I haven't had it in the bush other than dirt roads and minor tracks around some fishing areas I know. Nothing really exciting that way yet. I have had it up the beach heaps though. Probably done over 1000 k's on the beach in it already. Bribie has been getting a flogging lately while the fish are on.

It goes quite well on the beach. Not as good as the old one but it only has half the power and smaller tyres. It still goes well though and I wouldn't hesitate to take it up the beach on high tide. I won't tow any thing (camper) at high with it until we get some more power and bigger rubber under it.

stinky · Post by **stinky** » Fri May 16, 2008 10:01 pm

Wow that car is looking amazing Brett! Let me know when you're heading up to bribie next, I'd be keen to tag along, never actually driven the beaches ( or fished them ) properly yet. By next weekend I should have a new toy to test on the beach too.

Wilbur · Post by **Wilbur** » Sat May 17, 2008 8:15 am

Huzah for the bullbar. I was wondering if you were still doing that. Looks good.

Post by **Captain Obvious** » Sat May 17, 2008 9:03 am

that looks sweet brett!!!

brumbyrunner · Post by **brumbyrunner** » Sat May 17, 2008 7:05 pm

Spending the bucks ay? Good to see.

Outback bloke · Post by **Outback bloke** » Sat May 17, 2008 8:32 pm

Booked and paid for a while back now. Just showed up last week.

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Sat May 17, 2008 10:17 pm

Brett, the Outback is looking awesome! That bullbar really sets off the dark colour of the car.

Cheers

Bennie

Willie · Post by **Willie** » Tue May 20, 2008 9:47 pm

Brett, this car looks the goods!

Like the rest of your subarus over the years - you have a knack for making great cars look (and go) even better.

Thanks for providing us with this great forum and the motivation to keep our passion for Subarus alive.

Cheers,

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