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Not impressed with Legacy in the snow ...
rob_m replied to Norskie's topic in Sixth Generation Legacy (2015 -2019 )
… and which Legacy do you have, Norskie? I will say that my 2015 3.6R is wayyyyy better in the snow than my 2005 LGT ever was. While the OEM LS2 tires were not the greatest, it was more predictable than the rear-wheel bias of the LGT with the fatter low-profile Conti's in the snow. Just replaced the tires with Yoko's this winter and it is already better. -
Installed Diode Dynamics Tail as Turn with backup modules. Sweet little upgrade! Glad to get rid of those lame amber turn signals and the LED's really pop. Did LED's for turn as backup and backup lights while I was back there. Bright as all hell. Like it so much I might do the wife's 2018 Outback Premium. Just replaced the license plate lights with LED's and backup lights on hers. Headlights and fogs next ...
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Finally! Got my SMS messages to work again. After spending weeks of having my phone ping and seeing the blinking green message light and nothing showing up on the HU, I removed the phone, then re-paired it. Although I originally had to do this after the first and second time they did update, and BT and the phone worked fine and my contacts transferred every time I started the car, I wasn't seeing the messages. Who knew?
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Sadly ... there is. Just check the versions on the unit after the update. Probably not in the instructions, though. (This is probably difficult for me to understand because I am not a qualified, certified Subaru service technician, but do write/code/configure systems and software for a Healthcare System and a Hospital and not updating a car )
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Went back to the dealer today. They re-installed the software after I explained why I didn't think it was installed correctly. Dash Compass is now operational as are Turn-by-turn instructions. Had to reset all my station settings and re-pair my Bluetooth phone settings. Mirrorlink still doesn't work with my Galaxy S7.
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Official Crystal Black Silica Thread (2015+)
rob_m replied to rob_m's topic in Legacy Photos (2015+)
Very nice guys! Gonna give mine a nice detail on Labor Day weekend for it's 2 year anniversary. Still looks great. -
Actually, brake maintenance is part of the routine maintenance schedule. Our 03 Outback was well maintained, but because it had such low mileage and went on longer maintenance service intervals, the slide surface on one of the front calipers rusted, preventing proper operation and prematurely wearing out the inner pad. Ended up totally wiping out the rotor and caliper. Ka-ching! Checking the caliper and cleaning/lubricating the pins and slides are key, and highly recommended by Subaru.
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Official Crystal Black Silica Thread (2015+)
rob_m replied to rob_m's topic in Legacy Photos (2015+)
Nice ... the black is so stealth (and totally badass) looking! -
Sorry ... not having much time on the boards anymore where I have a new job and now commute from Dracut to Cambridge instead of Nashua, NH and have been travelling for training. Yeah, I have never had to deal with the route 3 and 128 thing before and that's been a real adjustment. The LGT was a stock dark gray 08-ish where there were reflectors on the rear bumper. Don't think it was a Spec-B. Not like he was going to get anywhere fast in the next two miles! I drove my LGT for 9 years and yes, I did get on it sometimes, (... like my 3.6r ... and my Mustang GT ... and my old 71 Barracuda ... ) but at least I had the sense to respect the traffic and conditions. FWIW, I still wave and give thumbs up to the LGT's and nod approval to the WRX crowd ... but not sure if I get any response where I am in now in a Black on Black 3.6R Limited luxo-cruiser (with my Trunk Monkey sitting on the rear deck waving bye-bye to anyone moving slower behind me).
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Some douche in a grey LGT driving like a total dick during the 6am commute almost took me and my 3.6r out on the Lowell Connector this morning ... does that count as being spotted? There was no thumbs up and 'Subaru Love' from me.
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Amount of oil added between changes
rob_m replied to waldguy's topic in Sixth Generation Legacy (2015 -2019 )
Checked today. At 4k on the last oil change ... no use! -
What vehicle do you want next?
rob_m replied to SubieN8's topic in Sixth Generation Legacy (2015 -2019 )
I'm still holding my breath for a newer rendition of the Turbocharged Legacy GT.