SubieN8

It hurts just thinking about that.

LOL, maybe for you in your GT, but for us 2.5r's

shifts typically mean from one gear to another and there is a loss of engagement between them. CVT's (continuously variable transmissions) don't do this, they VARy their ratios, and should do this CONTINUOUSLY. in my mind this means the "shift" from one ratio to another isn't a shift a all but simply a quick varying of drive ratios... of course this is all semantics but saying that subaru forces "drive ratios to vary quickly to simulate the way that traditionally geared transmissions shifts between predetermined drive ratios" just doesn't role off the tongue as nice as "shifts between pretend gears"

 

 

to my knowledge pretend shifts are not only during aggressive acceleration. when i had a forester as a loaner it always pretended to have gears.

 

 

... you got a problem guy?

If you keep the RPMs under 2,500 (or a little less), you won't feel those "shifts". I also drove the 2019 Forester, as well as the Ascent and both act the same around 2,000 RPMs, as mine and the Husband's 2018 Crosstrek.

Thanks you guys. That is what we do too. We open the door. Get out. Lock the door from the inside door lock button and go about our business. In the morning, we use the black keyless Fob and BAM....horns waking everybody up.

Yep, something is wrong.

Video showing before and after sound. After sound courtesy of Nameless Axelback exhaust with 5" muffler.

 

Sounds great!

I have Hella Super Sharp Tones their the yellow ones.. The tone is a little lower tgan the Red Ones.. But I also have the Train Horns from Hornblasters..

 

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Jesus Christ!

I found the cause of creaky seat on my 2018 legacy premium and the noise is completely gone now.

 

I took a picture a bottom of seat with highest seat height.

https://imgur.com/a/ihhfXzi

 

There is a rubber cable clip on the seat frame (Red squared part on the above picture). I found the rubber part was out of the frame a little bit, and it made exact same creaky noise when I rubbed the rubber. After I lightly applied PTFE spray to the rubber and seat frame, the noise was gone. I also applied PTFE spray to the linkage just in case.

Good find! It’ll be interesting to know if that’s a fix for it, when we’re out of warranty.

I still don't really understand what you're saying. I haven't really heard complaints from the 14ers.com crowd about the CVT's being able to get to trailheads like Matterhorn Creek, Nellie Creek, Willow Creek, South Colony Lakes, etc. And those are typically about the limit of those vehicles anyway.

 

If you're trying to get them on more severe 4wd roads, you're bringing the wrong tool for the job.

Hearing complaints and being in the off-roading group, here in CO are two very different things. I had a 2016 FXT (HD CVT) that was lifted with BFG KO2s, etc and it wasn't as capable as the older non CVT rigs, (stock or modded) more heavily than mine. A 2015 Forester (non HD CVT) had the same issues with the same obstacles I did.

Your comparison makes no sense, traditional automatics don't have low range either without a transfer case. But you can use the paddle shifters in manual mode to lock the CVT into a low ratio.

I hadn't had my coffee, before typing... you're correct about the first part. I guess my point is the Subaru guys that have the non CVT trans don't have issues with climbing up and/or over obstacles, like the CVT'rs. The CVTS just can't hang with them and it's a fact - I know this first hand.

The 3rd gen is the best looking, hands down.

Dig the new ride though.

New battery #34, so my wife left work and the key fob would not open the door and the key also would not open the door. Ended going threw the trunk and got a jump start. I called Subaru and explained that we have never tried to use the key to open the door in the 3 yrs and I have 59,000 miles on it. I asked if they would cover checking the door lock, they said they would pay me back for the battery, do the battery update and cover the cost to repair the door lock. Great customer service. Got a email the check is on it's way for the battery!!!!!!

Just another reason that I am proud to stand behind Subaru! You wouldn't have this experience with most other brands. #subaruambassador

Fair enough. Sorry for jumping to conclusions.

 

With that low of annual mileage, why not buy used or lease? Nothing wrong with doing what you want. I'm just curious.

 

I was able to get my '15 Legacy Premium for $15,750 with ~30k miles on 'er.

Tis a good point. I guess the short version is, I am super loyal to Subaru and Shortline. I think it's kinda neat being an Ambassador and owning a 50th Anniversary model, and I love the Legacy in this trim.

Ah, so you're still under warranty.

 

If not, then I stand by my statement.

Of course, it's a 2018.

6-months, ~600 miles OCI's sounds like a complete and utter waste! I would suggest changing yearly, and even that is a waste, IMO.

I am by the book or better, with my maintenance (RTM).