natoli4 Posted August 29, 2007 Author Share Posted August 29, 2007 ya, hit all the way to the line in between blk and red...not good. Actually happen the weekend before too coming from Palm Springs in 110 degree heat. I think that it really need to be addressed before I go and have the car tuned...that is when that's available. If they have a nice aluminum radiator I can install at the same time it would be a good idea. took more pics today with the car freshly tinted. will post tomorrow once I size them down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyan Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 I've pounded my car numerous times, including drag racing and staging in 100+ heat and 30% humidity with no heat issues... I was sucking enough hot exhaust from other cars that it wrecked my IAT readings. is the outback radiator different from the lgt radiator? Weird, but have you considered flushing your radiator fluid and refilling to see if it improves things? Mike SoCal Duck Hunters Club - Unit 52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psucaptainkickass Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 ^ Yeah i was thinking that too after reading the response with Palm Springs...I too have done that run, and my temp gauge stayed dead steady at about a little less than half way up the gauge. And we were attacking that mountain. Had my AC on as well. If the radiator isn't different in the Outback, it may be worth it to get it checked out by the dealer because switching up radiators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natoli4 Posted August 29, 2007 Author Share Posted August 29, 2007 I'll flush it and see what happens. I think it's just a fluid issue. What's the best fluid on the market BTW? I'd like to use something that is a quality product. Here's some more pics. Also a shot of my carbon markers that I made. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psucaptainkickass Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 I just use subaru coolant from the dealer....mixed 50/50 with distilled water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyan Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 subaru coolant here too...nice new pics SoCal Duck Hunters Club - Unit 52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted September 6, 2007 Share Posted September 6, 2007 Where are those pics??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natoli4 Posted September 10, 2007 Author Share Posted September 10, 2007 pics are above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted September 12, 2007 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Pics tooooo Small:repost: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbigunit Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 another megan pic below, nice color, natoli4 = ) I use about 40/60 subaru coolant / distilled water (more on the water) and a bottle of redline water wetter, seems to do well, but it rarely gets over 85 or under 50 degrees here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natoli4 Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share Posted September 28, 2007 thanks...How do you like the tires dasbigunit? I had them on the last car and they are LOUD!!! I had the coolant flushed at a Lube center. I don't have the availability to do that myself. I'll have to see how it works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbigunit Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 they are loud, but it's because of the reinforced sidewall. can't have it all... i like the low slip angle and the sticky for the right mix of price and performance they also last long enough to be reasonable for daily driving, and have big enough blocks not to chunk when on the track. I don't like - NVH, but yeah... maybe if there's something better when these wear out i'll give it a try... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoobySTi07 Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I guess everyone with the coilovers can respond but natoli how far away from the bump stops do you sit in the rear? I'm currently riding the fine line between bottoming out on the stop and bottoming out on the coilover but I would like to see my car a little lower. I'm just trying to decide what to do. The Ridiculousness is no more But you can have your very own piece of it. **The Ridiculous Part Out.** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbigunit Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 bump stops are intenal in in megans so it's hard to tell... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasbigunit Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 if you want to go lower, don't get the OB specific coilovers, get teh LGT specific ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natoli4 Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share Posted September 28, 2007 The rear Subaru bump stops have been removed so that the car could be lowered even more. I have roughly a 1/2-3/4" that the car can come down before I run out of threads....Ya know? I think if it went any further down I'd be running into rubbing issues based on the offset of the wheels. I would stay away from Legacy Coilovers BTW. The way they are set up don't offer a very comfortable ride. The outback ones are stiff but you can live with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoobySTi07 Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Yeah I figured you must have taken out the bump stops by just looking at the gap between the fender and wheel well because there is no way you could have gotten that low with them on. Is there any reason to keep them on with the MR coilovers on? What about matching the rears height wise in the front do you have rubbing issues when you turn the wheels to full lock? The Ridiculousness is no more But you can have your very own piece of it. **The Ridiculous Part Out.** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natoli4 Posted October 1, 2007 Author Share Posted October 1, 2007 I think I'm gonna raise the back a little to match....then this winter I wanna raise the car and put some winter wheels and tires on for trips to Mammoth/Big Bear. No rubbing issues at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naylor Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 how did you paint your wheels? i think i want to paint my stockers this color. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natoli4 Posted November 3, 2007 Author Share Posted November 3, 2007 Pep Boys sells metallic BLk...better than flt black because it catches a bit of light and give it it alittle hint of silver. Then clear them with satin clear to knock it down a bit. unfortunately the clear I used sucks and is starting to flake off! It takes around 6-8 cans BTW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfdrumr Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Is this a socal car? I think i saw you tonight at sushi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dergara Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Great look on the wagon. I dig the stance. If I hadn't got such a deal on these used Rotas I would have black also. Maybe later when I am done paying for diapers. “Abandon hope, all ye who enter here” -Dante Alighieri http://youtu.be/lLFunBPgPOo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natoli4 Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 Ya I was at 4 on 6 in the Valley last night...Saito is the man. I usually go on Wednesdays with one of my buddies who is in there all the time. Thinking about lifting the car this fall to get ready for winter...not sure as of yet though. want to put 17's with some snow tires...something like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natoli4 Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 Thanks Dergara. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfdrumr Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 i gotta tell you...i was there with my dad and sisters and my dad and I looked at your car for 10 min...it was sick! He was going to go in and find whos car it was but my sisters got mad at him! haha Do you wana sell your coilovers and wheels? I LOVED your setup. Ill trade you my stock 17"s with toyo proxes for your tires/wheels plus a lot of money! We should go grab sushi there next week. Saito IS the man...the Number 3 roll is to die for!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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