Moderators BarManBean Posted August 15, 2013 Moderators Share Posted August 15, 2013 If your car burns enough oil to cause problems in 50 minutes at 110 mph, then it should probably not be on the road in the first place. If you're going for 5 hours at that speed, then stop at some point and check the damned oil. then you'll run out of gas... "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users seabass07 Posted August 15, 2013 Mega Users Share Posted August 15, 2013 exactly, so check the oil at the gas station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theflystyle Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I agree. Car will be fine. Remember we are talking about the company that, in 1989, ran a car 100,000km at an average speed (including pit stops) of 138.78mph. If this is the same reference then here is an excerpt: Legacy's American competition feats outside of rallying (virtually invisible on the American landscape in those days) include setting an FIA endurance record, using a Japan-spec Legacy at the company's test facility outside of Phoenix. It shattered the 100,000 km FIA World Land Endurance Record by maintaining an average speed of 138.780 mph (223.345 km/h) for 447 hours, 44 minutes and 9.887 seconds, or 181/2 days. Full Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silinc3r Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Yes sir and I am glad someone brought this up. Subaru didn't design no slouch. Silinc3r's 05 SWP GT/Spec B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbohip Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I think my family road trip with the wife, 2 kids, and all our luggage and misc. crap was harder on the car than what the OP is planning. Sure, we weren't doing 110 for an hour, but we were going 80 up and down all sorts of hills with a heavily loaded car. Then there were the passes coming out of Phoenix and into Colorado. I wasn't doing 80 on them, but even at 60 the turbo was running the whole time. As for oil usage, the car didn't burn over a 1/4 qt. in 2,000 miles. Lol, my Nissan Maxima burns more than that in a week, just commuting in the city. I just wish the gas mileage wasn't in the low 20's for the whole trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee07 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 No, it shouldn't be a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 If this is the same reference then here is an excerpt: Legacy's American competition feats outside of rallying (virtually invisible on the American landscape in those days) include setting an FIA endurance record, using a Japan-spec Legacy at the company's test facility outside of Phoenix. It shattered the 100,000 km FIA World Land Endurance Record by maintaining an average speed of 138.780 mph (223.345 km/h) for 447 hours, 44 minutes and 9.887 seconds, or 181/2 days. Full Link Much thanks for posting this article. Excellent to read the history of the car that we all covet so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 OP, it's 2 weeks 'til the event. What's the latest news? All prepped ? Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 For posterity, I drove 600km (round trip) in a Ford Galaxy van today with the throttle pinned going around 180kph. There were occasional slow downs for traffic and some construction, but for the most part it was flat out. No roll cage or racing gear necessary. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators BarManBean Posted August 29, 2013 Moderators Share Posted August 29, 2013 "Bullet-proof" your OEM TMIC! <<Buy your kit here>> Not currently in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuskiTrombone Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Ford, built tough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
700watts Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 you'll be fine.....I drive around that speed for hours when going down south...just remember to have fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Those speeds are a lot less stressful when you aren't worried there is a cop behind every pebble. Since this is a sanctioned event, just have fun. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idiot4hire Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 I think as long as you have kept up on Maintence it will be fine. Just make sure your tires are good, bring oil and let it rip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJr Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Deven, ask Corey or Kevin to navigate. They both should know if the car will hold up! GL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank_ster Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 people in germany do it all the time! actually maintain 110 mph is easy. Now that's thinking out of the boxer! fyi all 05 + legacy's have built in code reader Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobshane Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Anybody look in the owners manual to see what the duty cycle specs are? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoUtink Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 The original question Just seems silly to me. First thing that pops in my head is have these people never driven on a highway before. Lol. Yesterday I drove to 550 miles. 275 from Pinellas to Miami. The way there I wasn't in a hurry. But the way back I averaged 90mph. My car is a stock beat up legacy wagon with 205,*** miles on it. If I didn't need a front wheel bearing and some other with front suspension parts I would have been going much faster. I have traveled very long distances at high speeds in old crappy cars many a time, never a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 The original question Just seems silly to me. First thing that pops in my head is have these people never driven on a highway before. Lol. Yesterday I drove to 550 miles. 275 from Pinellas to Miami. The way there I wasn't in a hurry. But the way back I averaged 90mph. My car is a stock beat up legacy wagon with 205,*** miles on it. If I didn't need a front wheel bearing and some other with front suspension parts I would have been going much faster. I have traveled very long distances at high speeds in old crappy cars many a time, never a problem. Darwin & Miami police have a few questions for you. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoUtink Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users seabass07 Posted September 2, 2013 Mega Users Share Posted September 2, 2013 On I-75, 90 is just keeping pace with traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoUtink Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Lol barely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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