TurboAWD Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Here's our 2006 2.5 XT, purchased November 2005. Has almost every possible option. Mods/extras include: Jazzy's iPod input mod with custom center console input jackWindow tint (35% front sides, 15% all other)InvincaShield full front end maskDe-badged rear endDRL disconnect modRemoved lateral bars from roof rackFumoto Valve oil drain valveBumperPlugs to cover holes in front bumper from dealer drilling to mount license plate (www.bumperplugs.com)JDM Legacy GT rear sway bar (20 mm)Blizzak snow tires mounted on 16" 2002 Outback wheelsAll-weather floor matsSilver painted calipers (to preserve OEM look)Anthracite painted mufflers (Duplicolor wheel coating, just for "stealth" look - they'd rust & look like crap, anyway)Full Sylvania SilverStar bulb install (regular, high beams, F turn signals)Clear Corner ModThat's about it, I think. So much for Outback owners not modding! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 weak sauce, but you'll get there eventually My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 You didn't list the oil you use, or the day the oil was changed! -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainmorgan Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Are you in the Milwaukee area? Where did you get your tints done? You should swing by and I'll show you what happens to an OBXT when you get carried away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Let the powertrain mods begin & you'll forget about that S4 Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboAWD Posted September 18, 2006 Author Share Posted September 18, 2006 Thanks for the comments. I should point out that this is the wife's car, so I'm just having some fun with it. I'm very impressed with the refinement and quality of the new Subarus (having gone through a 99 Legacy GT and 02 Outback) and I even remarked on the way home from the dealer that if Subaru has come this far, there's no point in spending extra money on an Audi in the future. I personally don't think the auto rags have given Subaru enough credit for their accomplishments in this area. As it stands, the Outback XT's trump card is it's pure stealth and straight line performance. I personally think the power is too much for the Outback suspension, and since it's the wife's car, I'll probably leave the engine alone. The worst thing about the car is the mileage, as my 320hp S4 gets 1-2 better MPG driven over the same routes and driven much more aggressively. On the other hand, the Outback did just average over 25 mpg fully loaded during a road trip that took us around Lake Michigan recently, though, so it's not all bad. BTW - I am in the Milwaukee area (Muskego) and I went to TenderCar on the south side for the InvincaShield and tint. (http://www.tendercar.com/) Very good guys. When they took more than a day to complete the work, they gave me a certificate for a free wash/detailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 my dad traded his Allroad in for an LLBeanie after he saw my XT My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_knoxville Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 curious, why do LGT wagons get exhaust tips, but OBXT's do not? anyone? bueller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I dunno, but i want them My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboAWD Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 Nope - while I don't mind the look of the bumper guard, I felt it only served to make the car appear as if it was trying to look like an SUV. On that same note, I wish someone would make springs for these cars just to drop them down 1.5 - 2.0 inches to help them look a bit less truck-ish. Anyone who's ever seen the Audi Allroad, which has an adjustable suspension, at it's lower, high speed setting, knows that car looks better when it's hunkered down a bit. Same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 I actually liked the allroad all bumped up OBXT suspension: http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41524 My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboAWD Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 I kinda like it a bit lower But not so low that it looks like a lowered S4. Absolutely - me neither! I think the XT would look mighty good dropped 1" to 1.5", or closing the fender/wheel gap by about 50%. Since I doubt I'll ever be buying aftermarket wheels for this car, I would like to install spacers to move the wheels out a bit. I think about that almost everytime I'm in the garage looking at the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrande Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Here's our 2006 2.5 XT, purchased November 2005. Has almost every possible option. Mods/extras include: [*]Blizzak snow tires mounted on 16" 2002 Outback wheels Enjoy! What size are the snow tires? I want to put my 16" steelies from my 2002 GT. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fzanetti Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Thanks for the comments. I should point out that this is the wife's car, so I'm just having some fun with it. I'm very impressed with the refinement and quality of the new Subarus (having gone through a 99 Legacy GT and 02 Outback) and I even remarked on the way home from the dealer that if Subaru has come this far, there's no point in spending extra money on an Audi in the future. I personally don't think the auto rags have given Subaru enough credit for their accomplishments in this area. As it stands, the Outback XT's trump card is it's pure stealth and straight line performance. I personally think the power is too much for the Outback suspension, and since it's the wife's car, I'll probably leave the engine alone. The worst thing about the car is the mileage, as my 320hp S4 gets 1-2 better MPG driven over the same routes and driven much more aggressively. On the other hand, the Outback did just average over 25 mpg fully loaded during a road trip that took us around Lake Michigan recently, though, so it's not all bad. BTW - I am in the Milwaukee area (Muskego) and I went to TenderCar on the south side for the InvincaShield and tint. (http://www.tendercar.com/) Very good guys. When they took more than a day to complete the work, they gave me a certificate for a free wash/detailing. Agree at some points with you man... I also had an 01 Imola Yellow S4 6MT, and loooved my baby, however after putting some serious miles on it, it started to give some headache, and decided to sell/buy the Subie.... Most of the refinement is there, however still not at the same level... Nice pics on your OBXT.... Flavio Zanetti Boston, MA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboAWD Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 I worry all the time about my Audi getting sick and costing me mucho dineros, especially the always possible, much-feared turbo failures. In fact when my car approached the end of it's warranty period, I just assumed I'd be selling and moving on. But since I've only got 37k miles on it after nearly 6 years on the road, I don't worry too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eVoMotion Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 There are lots of options to lower, firm up and make your OBXT safer - springs, coilovers, sway bars - tires are a HUGE improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted October 30, 2006 Share Posted October 30, 2006 And your driveway is so neat and uniform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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