Guest *Jedimaster* Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 OK- so we all know that the stock tires need to be replaced on our cars. But I'm seeing toom uch body roll on my car. I wonder if there's an easy way to fix this, ie a bigger rear sway bar. I don't want to lower the car or switch springs/ shocks- the car just rides too comfortably to mess with it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoldonSubie Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 [quote name='jedimaster']OK- so we all know that the stock tires need to be replaced on our cars. But I'm seeing toom uch body roll on my car. I wonder if there's an easy way to fix this, ie a bigger rear sway bar. I don't want to lower the car or switch springs/ shocks- the car just rides too comfortably to mess with it that way.[/quote] It does roll, that's for sure. As I said before I was willing to accept the roll in exchange for the higher ground clearance (snow). I must say that I never fee out of control and that all things considered this is a pretty good handling car. One thing I was going to ask was would the strut tower brace listed here help? [url]http://www.subaru.com/microsites/spt/lookupParts.sptaction?command=&year=2005&model=OUTBACK&trim=2.5+XT+WAGON[/url] I checked and it's the same part # as the one available on the GT sedan. Sorry for answering your question with a question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 No, that's cool- it's good to have another XT owner to go back and forth with. I think the brace might help- once they start making them from other companies and the price goes down, I'll get one. I'll also get better tires eventually and the swaybar upgarde as well. I wonder if a Legacy GT wagon swaybar is the same as ours- if so, some of those guys will be swapping their stockers out and maybe we could get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoldonSubie Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 Jedimaster: Cool. I think I may be upgrading tires myself. Possibly the Falken 512's or even Michelin sport AS. Problem with the Michelins is that they are VERY expensive. If I remember correctly you came out of a WRX. My former ride was an 01 OB. So, the XT is an improvement over that which was an improvement over my previous two cars (99 Calamity err Camry and a 92 accord). So, my perspective is different. At "lower speeds" (30 to 60) I just keep accelerating and the car evens out nicely. I haven't done that too much at higer speeds yet. I'm past 1,000 miles so I'm reving her and she is REAL nice. The other day I was on the raod with a 330xi. He was willing to go much faster than me on a pretty deserted part of the road. He took off wehn I was at 95 and honestly, I didn't want to go any faster. He was ahead when we got off at the same exit (onto another expressway) and I closed the gap VERY QUICKLY in 4th gear. He got out of my way. :D After he let me pass to take a look he kept trying to pass on the right at speeds of 60 to 85 or so. I kept it 4th gear and he SIMPLY DIDN'T HAVE ENOUGH POWER to keep up with me. I was playing with him. Childish, I know, but it was somewhat satisfying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted July 24, 2004 Share Posted July 24, 2004 Man, that sounds like fun! I'm at about 430 miles now, but a good friend of mine asked me to meet him in Connecticut- no problem- gotta get those miles on :twisted: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 If Subaru keeps up like this - people will think twice when they see a Subaru. :twisted: - Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 I'm over 630 miles now- this car just gets more and more powerful. In the WRX, it seemed like 2nd gear was an all out power gear- in this car, it seemes to be 3rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoldonSubie Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 [quote name='godwhomismike']If Subaru keeps up like this - people will think twice when they see a Subaru. :twisted: - Mike[/quote] One thing I have noticed is that when I'm charging in the left lane.....people get out of my way :D The 330xi did that last week (it was dark so all he could see were my headlights). Let me pass and I pulled into the right lane ahead of him. That's when he insisted on passing again and taking his car over 100 for about a 10 mile stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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