Proud owner of a 2001 Outback
- Gannon
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Proud owner of a 2001 Outback
I just got back from Wyong, Central coast NSW (a 5 hour drive each way)
I bought a 2001 Outback 2.5 Luxury for $10,100
Its auto, has electric everything, leather seats and is a pretty red colour
It also has a nudge bar for mounting extra lights
I was utterly impressed with how it drove on the way home, its so smooth, quiet and refined compared to my old L
My only questions so far are,.... what tyre presures do you run? (the book says 28, but it feels very soft)
...and the rubber case around my key, has expanded and is falling to pieces, can i replace it?
Photos to come tomorrow
I bought a 2001 Outback 2.5 Luxury for $10,100
Its auto, has electric everything, leather seats and is a pretty red colour
It also has a nudge bar for mounting extra lights
I was utterly impressed with how it drove on the way home, its so smooth, quiet and refined compared to my old L
My only questions so far are,.... what tyre presures do you run? (the book says 28, but it feels very soft)
...and the rubber case around my key, has expanded and is falling to pieces, can i replace it?
Photos to come tomorrow
Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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I'm running outback tyres on mine and i'm on 46psi. I find 46psi comfortable for me. 28psi is too soft and i can feel it... i just dislike that psi.. 46 is enough for me.
Cheers
AP
Cheers
AP
Subarus that I have/had:
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
- Gannon
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Have you got any recommendations for tyres? Im looking for road tyres that have good all round grip for dry, wet & uneven road surfaces (my daily route has a lot of potholes and patches) Im willing to spend $150 a corner, maybe more.
Currently there are Turenza somethings on the front, a Pirelli and a Geolander on the rear.
Cheers
Currently there are Turenza somethings on the front, a Pirelli and a Geolander on the rear.
Cheers
Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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- Gannon
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Thanks for the recommendations on tyres
My other question is... Is removing the Air bag steering wheel a dangerous job?
When the wheel alignment was done by the last owner, the mechanic forgot to centre the steering wheel. Is it a job i should tackle myself, or should i take it to a tyre and suspension shop?
Thanks
(when this rain stops, i'll take some photos like i promised)
My other question is... Is removing the Air bag steering wheel a dangerous job?
When the wheel alignment was done by the last owner, the mechanic forgot to centre the steering wheel. Is it a job i should tackle myself, or should i take it to a tyre and suspension shop?
Thanks
(when this rain stops, i'll take some photos like i promised)
Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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pressures and insurance
Hey there,
I just joined this site myself! It's fantastic to have found a local (well, local enough) forum to discuss these things.
But RE your issues, I have to say that if the rubber key handle is your only real concern, you're doing well!
I say this as, even with the mighty mighty Subaru Outback, a 2001 model will always come with it's share of problems.
As far as psi is concerned, I am not familiar with these pressures mentioned. i have a moderate lift kit, and have shod Kumho 215/70 R15 (which is only a little larger than a standard).
When I go offroad I deflate to between 25 and 30 psi depending on what I'm about to do, and I travel daily on 34 psi.
The max recommended for my tyre is 36, I think. So it sounds like your driving on smooth surfaces too low, but overinflating to above 40psi, regardless of what you're doing, is NOT a good idea.
It all depends on the tyres, tho. If you have genuine, thick offroaders (like Coopers) then your psi can go up to 45psi for daily driving. Doing difficult offroad driving would require you deflate them MY standard road psi, or thereabouts; 30 - 35 psi.
Hope this helps
Abaddon
I just joined this site myself! It's fantastic to have found a local (well, local enough) forum to discuss these things.
But RE your issues, I have to say that if the rubber key handle is your only real concern, you're doing well!
I say this as, even with the mighty mighty Subaru Outback, a 2001 model will always come with it's share of problems.
As far as psi is concerned, I am not familiar with these pressures mentioned. i have a moderate lift kit, and have shod Kumho 215/70 R15 (which is only a little larger than a standard).
When I go offroad I deflate to between 25 and 30 psi depending on what I'm about to do, and I travel daily on 34 psi.
The max recommended for my tyre is 36, I think. So it sounds like your driving on smooth surfaces too low, but overinflating to above 40psi, regardless of what you're doing, is NOT a good idea.
It all depends on the tyres, tho. If you have genuine, thick offroaders (like Coopers) then your psi can go up to 45psi for daily driving. Doing difficult offroad driving would require you deflate them MY standard road psi, or thereabouts; 30 - 35 psi.
Hope this helps
Abaddon
- Thalass
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The kumho's on the front on my outback are max 48psi, I think. I think they're the standard outback tyres for that model. I usually run 42ish on the front, but the tyres on the back are crappy cheap ones that won't go higher than 36. I'll have to buy a new set of kumhos when I get back to australia.
For highway driving without a large load in the car, you should be ok with 40+psi, though you should always check the side of your tyres for the max figure. Higher pressure should help your fuel economy, though of course it makes the tires crap for off road.
For highway driving without a large load in the car, you should be ok with 40+psi, though you should always check the side of your tyres for the max figure. Higher pressure should help your fuel economy, though of course it makes the tires crap for off road.
Living in Canada now. Looking at all these SVXs for sale...
I'VE GOT AN OUTBACK AGAIN WOOT
I'VE GOT AN OUTBACK AGAIN WOOT
- Gannon
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Ive let them back down to 36psi, so the ride is a little softer.
4wd-ing isnt a concern as i only use it to drive to work.
4wd-ing isnt a concern as i only use it to drive to work.
Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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- subarooster
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- Gannon
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Of course you can watch me take off the steering wheel Tom..... you can sit in the drivers seat.
Here are a few pictures of my new baby beside my old baby (excuse the crappy camera phone pics at 5pm)
My first mods are gonna be some driving lighs, Narva rectangular ones, and convert the tape input on the headunit to an auxiliary input
Here are a few pictures of my new baby beside my old baby (excuse the crappy camera phone pics at 5pm)
My first mods are gonna be some driving lighs, Narva rectangular ones, and convert the tape input on the headunit to an auxiliary input
Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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