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Assuming torque is expressed in ft-lbs (or in lb-ft, take your pick) and power is expressed in horsepower:

 

1) If peak engine power is produced at higher than 5252 rpm, the power value will be a bigger number than the torque value.

 

2) Conversely, if peak power occurs below 5252 rpm, the torque value will be a bigger number than the power value.

 

This is basic mechanics.

 

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Power = Torque x Angular Rate (e.g. rpm)

 

It's not just a good idea, it's the law!

I am not a mechanic or mechanical engineer. What I am saying is that Subaru's hp to tq percentage seems to be low. Indeed there are cars that have a higher torque than horse power. My comment regarding the CVT was that by using this new, modern transmission one would hope that the tq. would be higher.

That it all.

What are your thoughts on the Subaru Lineartronic CVT?

I think I have owned about 20 cars in my life, many of them automatics.

The CVT doesn't really bother me, it is not as good as some regular autos I have driven and not as bad as some of them either. The "simulated" shifts are not bad at all in my opinion.

Wish I could have a manual though (shoulder prevents it) getting old sucks.

I am also concerned with the longevity of the CVT.

What I do find odd is that many car manufacturers get more torque from a car vs. horse power. For example the new Impreza has 150 or so hp. but the tq. is in the 140s. Many car companies get more tq. from their cars with less hp. Why have the CVT if it isn't transferring the hp. into more tq.?

Just an amazing build, quality is top notch. Not a fan of the rims or the color (would be amazing black).

Curious, did you keep a build book on the project? Cost? Hours?

Not sure if anyone else has seen this but it looks like the Subaru lineup with get special editions for the 2018 model year. I am wondering what they will do, and look forward to seeing the 2018 Legacy Special Edition (hopefully) http://www.media.subaru.com/pressrelease/1084/1/subaru-america-announces-50th-anniversary-celebration-year

That link doesn't work for me.

In the 80's that would have been top level models power. However many cars were lighter then compared to now so the acceleration was better.

 

But I would like more torque at the low/mid, that's more useful on a daily driver.

LOL Oh I know that! I am in my 50s, my first car was a 1977 Audi Fox I think it had 80hp! And it was a pretty fast car for a HS kid to own.

Have to admit here that I don't know what you guys are talking about regarding the seats being uncomfortable.

The seats on my 2013 Leggy are quite comfortable. More so than in several other make cars I have owned.

Maybe it has something to do with body type?

I really really really wish the 3.6 was an option through all the trims. I'd be all over a 3.6 premium, but I don't want to spend the money or care to have most of the features of the limited

 

 

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Yea....I dunno, the bottom of the line Ford Fusion compares to the bottom of the line Legacy and they both have 175hp. I just wish that Subaru took the "power road" and gave a bit more for the entry level. That is all I am saying.

Entry level models:

The 2.5 Altima has 179 hp.

Passat has 170 hp.

Camry has 178 hp.

I actually prefer volleyball pants over yoga pants.

Nice tow ring, I have one on it's way atm

I would think that leaving it in like that it would constantly bang into the paint and scratch it.

I can't even tell what is going on in those photos they are so dark.

But I for one would not want to put an engine other than a Subie power plant in my Leggy. One of the great things about Subarus is the low center of gravity of the engine.

Just my opinion.

Yea mine are 48" and They are at just about the very end of the bars.

I got mine for free, if I were buying a rack I would get 50" bars.

Better Photo of my rack.

http://www.submiturpics.com/images/syff73qnn7jvqdolha8m.jpg

Got my rack put on. Thule rack with fairing and square bars. I went to Home Depot and bought plumbing insulation foam and wrapped the bars with zip ties, works very well.

http://www.submiturpics.com/images/wekinsg9y5xp5oherb1s.jpg

I think you're right. I was trying to figure that out. Will fix it today.

Mine did the same thing, then I realized that I had all of the position (fitment) holes in the "one" position.

You want the two middle ones on the two position and the outside ones on the "one" (furthest in) position. When you do that it kind of curves the fairing.

Hope that helped.

When I tried to put my rack on today I realized that one of my bars is to short, it is about 47 inches and I need a fifty.

Woohooo! Just got a free Thule rack that my father in law had on a new Beetle. All I need is a Fit Kit 1340 ($55.00) and it will fit right on!

Man did I luck out.

slus, how much did you pay for them? The ones I have looked at are pretty darn expensive!

Just bought a kayak today (black Friday sale), had to use the wifes Outback to get it home.