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So I got fined for being too low, then I got a defect for having air suspension essentially.

So I then went to work in making the air suspension compliant!

This involved installing a handbrake cutout for the remote given the rules state that the remote cannot be accessible to the driver. Well it wont be if its off whilst driving.

So I tapped into the EPB with a relay and MOSFET

I installed it under the cup holders

And because I was worried about being defective for being too low (weird rules) - I raised the car mechanically

I then got a new modification plate which essentially said I was not defective

So now its low again!

More pictures and a video of the relay in action here: https://imgur.com/gallery/Yul51vI

Damn. First thing I would do is to throw a cardboard cutout under the car next time you park it at home (best after you drive it). Examine for any leaks or oil spots. Hopefully it's just a little leak and you can just have the CVT serviced. Even if there are not spots I would still take it in for a flush and fill, unless think you have something else going on here.

Well it happens briefly. So hopefully it's not too bad... Definitely not when driving. Just cold starts. Literally just moving from park to drive the car just freaks out for a second. It's getting persistent. I'll definitely check for leaks. I will also have to check when or if the CVT was ever serviced/oiled.

Thanks for the reply

On a cold or coldish start after putting it into drive the whole car will kinda shake, like its having difficulty getting into first gear or something.

I have about 30,000 miles or 47,000 kms done so far.

Had the air manifold thing (for my air suspension) changed as my old one was filled with rust and was causing leaks. Turns out the new one also leaks

Then my cut out exhaust valve decided to die - the motor would power up but wouldnt close the valve. I just got a new valve and got it put in! Easy!

Video of valve!

Last but not least - my car sittin' pretty:

Do you mean the Air Manifold that regulates the pressure for all corners..?

Sorry, yes.

It was changed yesterday (big delay) and the tank is still leaking. What the ****? My mechanic cannot see any leaks anywhere - so its a mystery it seems.

I may have to live with it.

 

But now I have major air leakage overnight. Say 40-50psi in each bag and the tank completely empty. FUN!

Took a while but its been figured out - its the actual actuator itself that is leaking. Its not closing properly. Mechanic is ordering me a spare while they get mine serviced. If they cannot do it they need to give me the newer model, which would be good - but it has smaller fittings, so theyll also have to suffer the cost of getting me some adapters. Ha!

Drama of bagged cars ey.

Well I found out my air suspension, when at 0psi was dropping the CV joint on the sway bar.

Yikes. It also bent the link pin collar.

I got it all fixed, now the car actually bags out completely at the front and is maybe 20mm lower. Victory!

But now I have major air leakage overnight. Say 40-50psi in each bag and the tank completely empty. FUN!

I also changed the fogs to white LED's, turns out it doesn't need a resistor. Nice. Very bright.

Has anybody had experience with Alpine's Halo 9 Headunit? I can't find a photo of it in a 6th gen Legacy, so I am not sure how it would look and if it would block the aircon vents, or just simply look weird.

https://www.alpine-usa.com/product/alpine-halo9-radio-apple-carplay-android-auto-ilx-f309

Or what about this amazing looking but probably shit Chinese unit:

https://www.canavie.com/104-android-601-car-stereo-audio-head-unit-autoradio-headunit-for-subaru-outback-legacy-2015-2016-p862924.html

What are you guys using/recommending? My OEM one keeps crashing and I just want to have some bloody Android support!

Yeah I am kind of sick of the dramas with my car.

Like, this is the rear air strut on my car.

My mechanic, whom installed my setup told me to get that lowered rear lower control arm as it would drop the car by 2-4cm. Why? Well apparently my rear struts cannot be wound down any further. :confused::confused::confused:

I really don't quite get it. It has so much thread there it can surely be wound down into the base of the strut?

So I took this lovely car to get new tires as I got a screw wedged in one

I ended up finding this! The toe arm sleeve collar thing was bent!

Turns out it was put too high and it was causing shit to rub and hit the sway bar

I also found out my rear lower control arms (both) were not screwed in!

So I got a wheel alignment and new tires as it turns out my camber was -3 degrees off on one side and -2 degrees on the other... what the ****? So this butchered my tires

But it turns out the new tires have a larger more stiff side wall which meant it rubbed on my rear bumper panel so I had to order another set in.

Anyways thats my week!

Heres a bonus shot of my go loud bits

Going to get the car lowered more and have a new collar put in on monday!

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No argument there. I would get them if they were cheaper when purchased from Australia. At $275.72 AUD + import duties (not sure how much the import duties are) from japanparts.com they are a bit expensive just to see if we like them.

 

I would rather try the cheaper versions first. If we aren’t happy with those they can easily be removed & it won’t be an expensive exercise.

 

I have fairly large hands & I don’t know what clearance there is between the shifter & the inside larger section of the steering wheel. I want to comfortably grip the wheel & not hit the shifters.

 

I also don’t know what markings on the wiper & headlight stalks are blocked by the top part of the shifter from our two different driving positions. I’m not the only one that drives our Outback so whatever changes I make have to be mutually acceptable.

Did you consult your Owners Manual? The answer is there. In the U.S., Legacys with "steering responsive fog lights" are H11, while those without are H16. It's been that way since MY 2015.

Hahaha I never really looked at the manual, I assumed it wouldn't be in there

http://imgur.com/a/k14LLNS

http://imgur.com/a/APKVlls

Videos of my exhaust!

It was gorgeous out yesterday so I test fit my new carbon fiber lip! Got it off of aliexpress and it looks awesome! Waiting for it to get warmer out before I actually get it all mounted up!

And enjoy!

Looks nice!!did you blackout the headlight?im gonna re-open mine for the 3rd time so I can do a blackout.

Got my lights installed! And my cut out exhaust! Which sounds terrifyingly loud on the open road in my 3.6R.

More photos: https://imgur.com/a/uQZCXnC

https://i.imgur.com/vaWxHuV.gifv

Cutout exhaust coming soon