gturcotte Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 We are not a big group here with Outbacks! I'm also member of subaruoutback.org forum. The car is my wife's daily ride (lucky her!). I drive a '02 Chevy Blazer (company truck) during the week, but I really enjoy the Outback when I drive it, as it is the only car we own. The mods I have: Brake controller and tranny cooler (we tow a pop-up) Maps lights turns ON with dome light (found this mod here) I have '05 Outback's OEM 16'' alloy wheel for winter Tinted windows http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr259/gturcotte/Outback%202007/IMG_0052Small.jpg Parrot CK3000 Bluetooth system http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr259/gturcotte/Outback%202007/IMG_0833Medium.jpg 2'' trailer hitch + 7-way trailer connector http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr259/gturcotte/Outback%202007/IMG_0741Small.jpg Back-up alarm http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr259/gturcotte/Outback%202007/IMG_0791Small.jpg Camping setup http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr259/gturcotte/Camping/IMG_0766Small.jpg http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr259/gturcotte/Camping/IMG_0745.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredBeans Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Looks like you put that OB to work. Nice Car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dergara Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Holy cow bat man!!! Nobody invited me to go camping. Does that car have a back up alarm? What are those round things in the rear bumper? What mods to do first? Hmmmm, how about a tag frame in black. Great car, wish I could go camping. Next year maybe. “Abandon hope, all ye who enter here” -Dante Alighieri http://youtu.be/lLFunBPgPOo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gturcotte Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 Does that car have a back up alarm? What are those round things in the rear bumper? What mods to do first? Hmmmm, how about a tag frame in black.quote] Yes sir, I was looking to install the Tribeca's system, but it is over 200$. This system cost 40$, shipping included, on eBay. Even the drill bit comes with it! There is a choice in color, I took charcoal and it fits perfectly with the bumper color. It is basically the same thing as the Tribeca's system. There is a small speaker that I installed in the cargo area and it starts beeping if there is an obstable within 6 feet. The beep goes faster as you approach the obstacle. At 1 feet, it beeps constantly. http://i489.photobucket.com/albums/rr259/gturcotte/Outback%202007/IMG_0794Small.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dergara Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 That is an awesome Mod that took guts. Drilling into your rear bumper on a new car! I think it should be an option on all Subarus. I put a flashing third brake light on both of mine. I got sick of people almost slamming my car. It flashes six times and then stops and goes solid. Or stops flashing if you remove your foot etc. Really wakes people up and protects my toddler. I picked it up on Ebay for $14. Couple of wires is all it takes. “Abandon hope, all ye who enter here” -Dante Alighieri http://youtu.be/lLFunBPgPOo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gturcotte Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 Flashing break light: good idea. I may take a look at this. I got rear ended last friday on my Blazer. Fortunately, the bumper is metal and the car was a Mazda Protegé: he broke his grille, I got minor scratches. If it would have been the Outback, I would have got more damage. Guts to drill holes? YES, my car is a lease!!! I checked several times before doing it, believe me. My wife backed up on snow/ice banks a couple times last winter and scratched the bumper. There won't be any other snowbank scratches on that bumper!!! She likes the mod (me too). The buzzer can be turned OFF with a switch on it (when you pull a trailer or hitch mounted bike rack). I REALLY like red Outbacks, too bad they did it only on the XT version in Canada: too expensive for me (the 2.5i premium 4EAT cost 36K $, the XT: 42K $, before taxes). Subaru came back with red for Forester and Tribeca for MY '09. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slomoe2008 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Nice car. My dad has an outback I borrow to haul stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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