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After hydrolocking the engine 3 weeks ago she’s back on the road!
04:55 UTC
Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 Snow performance.
I'm currently running Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015's on my 2013 Subaru XV (WIP) and I live in a semi snowy area and also work in the mountains on construction sites in Japan.
My co-workers keep telling me I need dedicated studless (Winter) tires but I had zero Issue with my current tires last year.
I got a little stressed out and paranoid about it today when they mentioned it again, yet they have all had slippage on snow with their dedicated tires yet I had zero.
Am I over thinking things?
My co-workers are asses to be honest, but anyway I've attached some photos of the sort of conditions I drove in with zero trouble, yet they had slippage coming up the hill into the jobsite.
10:33 UTC
Popped an axle this week
15:14 UTC
Suggestions on lift/tires?
Looking to throw a 1-2” lift and maybe some wild peaks. I like to go to national parks where snow is the main obstacle. Any and all suggestions welcome!
19:25 UTC
Update: 2016 Subaru Outback Overhead Radio Mount (Icom 2730A)
https://reddit.com/link/1galwvs/video/71l11623pkwd1/player
Hello everyone. Recently I posted a few photos of an overhead radio mount for my 2016 Subaru Outback. I had some interest for it and I have decided to try my best to refine the design and make it available. First things first though. The first design I made was nowhere near perfect and needed a lot of tweaking. This is just an update of the work-in-progress design. I understand some of you want this for your accent, crosstrek, or even the forester. Now I am planning on making it for those models as well however it will take time. Currently, this part should fit Outback from 2015-2019. I have ordered an overhead console for the 2015 Forester. I do believe that is the same part number for 2010-2016 however I will have to do more digging to be sure.
The problem with the first version:
- It required you to cut a hole in the back of the sunglass cubby so you could install it
- It didn't bottom out in the cubby. You had to hold it level and screw it in.
- The icom 2730A was screwed to it so it could not be easily removed without dropping the whole console.
Besides the lack of eye-pleasing design, most of the issues had to do with the installation process. The design requires you to have dremals, blades, and 90-degree drill bits to install the part. This just doesn't work for 90% of people so this is the main issue I am currently addressing.
The new version:
- Uses factory Magnetic mount for easy removal or access to the head
- Screws in from the sides on the outside instead of the inside.
- Currently need to fix mounting in the cubby so it will sit flush and not too far back like it is in the photos.
This new version takes advantage of the Magnetic mount. I originally didn't use this because I was afraid it would come undone on trails or bumpy roads but after trying it I'm confident it's not going anywhere. I then set out to make it so that you no longer need a big hole in the back. Just a small one for the communication wire to pass through. I was able to achieve this relatively easily. Next was making it so it bottoms out in the cubby where it should be screwed in. You'll notice I didn't include it in the list above. That's basically because I failed. I had to make some adjustments to the CAD file and hopefully, this next print will come out correctly. I was off by about 2 millimeters. Also, the file color will likely be black unless I can get a hold of the factory interior paint.
This next print should be done late tomorrow evening. I appreciate all the interest in this project and will keep everyone updated as it comes along. Feel free to provide input as to any personal preferences, design aspects, or even ideas of ways I could improve the design. I am working within a tight space so I do have some constraints however I'd love to hear yalls ideas.
21:28 UTC
Gremlin
20:35 UTC
New tires
Got some 225/60/17 falkens Friday. Barely rubs, figured it would rub more actually. I’ll probably get a 1” lift, but kinda wishing I went one size bigger. More to come I guess.
02:37 UTC
Outback Strut/lift
Hi yall, i have a 2005 OBXT Any recommendations on a proper lift of 1-2 inches? i need to redo my rear struts as it is (very bouncy) and was thinking i might as well just lift the whole car at the same time. currently running 225-60-R17s on my car, pretty tight on the clearance as it is.
06:29 UTC
Ironman ATS feedback please?
Hi all. I just purchased the Ironman Ats for my OBW. I keep seeing people mention their front struts failed at 20k, 40k etc. I know IM is the "budget" version of full suspension kits esp with the lack of choices, but is their quality not great? Kind of rethinking my purchase that arrives today. For reference I got the medium load.
Thanks!
16:52 UTC
Saturn SL2
Hey guys, does anyone know the biggest tire size I could fit on a 2001 Saturn SL2 with a 1 inch lift?
Also, does anyone recommend a particular resource (website or book) I could use to help me balance tire size with lift?
I’m really just using it to drive in snow and up and down forest roads, which can get pretty rough sometimes. No extreme off-roading.
Thank you all in advance.
21:11 UTC
Tire size with 1 inch lift?
14:36 UTC
Is there a way to wire around o2sensors on a Subaru Impreza I gutted the cats and my check engine light is on which means also no cruise control (stupid Subaru)
02:20 UTC
Can a 09 murano be a battle wagon? (difference between suv and wagon)?
02:00 UTC
My Nippon Wagon
00:05 UTC
Battle Wordle
05:09 UTC
Wagon racing for the win
2004 xc70, mod list is below what yall think?
• 5 cylinder B5254T2 • EFR 7064 turbo w/ 0.83 T3 housing @ 20psi • S4 MAF w/ re-pinned connector • DO88 big intercooler and piping kit • Modified S60R exhaust manifold (flattened T3 flange & mild port job) • Custom 3” down pipe w/ 3x O2 bungs • IPD catless Oval Exhaust w/ custom 3” • Shimmed block • Injector Dynamics ID1050X injectors • Aeromotive 340 fuel pump (11542) • Hilton stage 4 tune • 2” lift • Michelin SP4S tires
23:06 UTC
A few changes since the last time I posted
Added 235/70/16 roughly 29” tire. Custom rear subframe drop. Front 1st gen Toyota Tacoma V6 KYB Mono Max struts and springs in the rear. Cut, chop and hammered wheel wells front and rear. I’m sure I’m forgetting something.
18:52 UTC
AMC Eagle
Popped up in my memories today. I semi regret selling it years ago 😔
03:07 UTC
Test Fitting the brushguard before I paint it
21:33 UTC
The quest for 31" tires.
17:30 UTC