yacoub Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Curious to know if it's sporty or generic family sedan or somewhere in between. I assume it's not Evo8 sharp... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken S Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Oh, it's far more sporty than your family sedan. Relatively quick 2.8 lock-to-lock steering ratio and nicely weighted feel. [url]http://vocuspr.vocus.com/VocusPR30/Temp/{15563d35-2ab0-499b-b968-00dc2b3e4bd1}/2005%20Legacy%202.5%20GT%20Specs.pdf[/url] Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfaxe Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 I think I remember reading that it is 35 ft. but I'm not absoulutely sure. It is pretty tight- much better than most cars when making the daily U-turn into work.... Rimfaxe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.7L H6 Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 15:1. Pretty sharp. I tend to agree with Motor Trend in that it lacks feel to a certain extent. Still precise and smooth tho. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerdave Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Motor Trend? Which issue, an old one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubie02 Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 No it was relatively recent--maybe the last one actually. They didn't have a fullblwon test or anything and it seemed to more be talking about the outback and wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outahere Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 AutoWeek and Automobile have suggested that the steering is too quick, and will lead to wandering on the interstate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfaxe Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Yeah, on the interstate I tend to wander onto the exit ramp doing 80 mph, especially if they have one of those nice sweeping 'S' turns on them! :D :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnSub Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 The August issue of Motor Tend made the comments about steering, but everything else they said sounded like a scripted paid commercial. Something like this car has more capability and flexibility than a heard of SUVs and can run with many sport sedans. I think they also said the Outback was so fast and handled so well, they are not sure they would give up the all roads capability of the Outback for a Leg GT. I bet this is true or typical thinking for much of Subaru's traditional mkt, not just the press. BTW, I am hoping that larger wheel/tire combo (17x7.5 or 8 and 225/17/45 will firm up steering weight feel. Anyone upgraded tires and wheels out there to comment on steering feel impact? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken S Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 [quote name='outahere']AutoWeek and Automobile have suggested that the steering is too quick, and will lead to wandering on the interstate.[/quote] No problem with my GT Ltd wagon on the interstate. Tracks dead straight. There is some tramlining due to the tire tread though on grooved pavement, but that's a different issue. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 I think most of the issues are once again... attributed to RE92's. Kevin said it firmed up with his Dunlop 9000's. I will give a report on sunday. Note, I will not be driving ANY miles on RE92's, they will all be on Toyo Proxes 4's so it should be a bit stickier and more firm off the bat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yacoub Posted July 13, 2004 Author Share Posted July 13, 2004 [quote name='outahere']AutoWeek and Automobile have suggested that the steering is too quick, and will lead to wandering on the interstate.[/quote] Excellent, that means it might actually have some precision to it. They're a buncha old men now and they want a Cadillac that drives itself. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnSub Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Hey, hey, hey, watch the old guy bashing. Now that some of us old guys are done raising you kids, we can finally trade in the family SUV or Benz and drive a real MT sport car again and we are not nearly as concerned about all the little nit-pics you kids are snibleing about. Ben there done that. Since my last attempt at humor was taken seriously, note, I am kidding around kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 [quote name='SUBE555']I think most of the issues are once again... attributed to RE92's. Kevin said it firmed up with his Dunlop 9000's. [/quote] Dunlop Sp9000s? That is interesting, considering that my wife's 99 miata has dunlop SP9000s on aftermarket 16x7 inch rims, in 215/45-r16. Had them when we bought the car, 3 years old, with less than 3500 miles. that's right, 35 hundred. That thing tramlines like crazy, on any kind of ribbed, ridge'd, uneven, troughed, or slighly rough pavement. Its bad enough I am kind of wondering about what it's doing to the alignment. On one road that I have to frequent, it is rutted so bad, it almost rips the steering wheel out of my hands, but that is an exceptionally bad road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4_Maniac Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 [quote name='SUBE555']I think most of the issues are once again... attributed to RE92's. Kevin said it firmed up with his Dunlop 9000's. I will give a report on sunday. Note, I will not be driving ANY miles on RE92's, they will all be on Toyo Proxes 4's so it should be a bit stickier and more firm off the bat.[/quote] Sube..you change tires like every post man! Make up your mind.. Wanna here something funn...I put off my vacation to Jamiaca till september so I can get new tires now for my Leggy....I know..I am a freak.. :evil: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRXTom Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 Steering weight increased somewhat when I put on Rota Subzeros with Kuhmo MXs (stock tire size). Compared to the WRX, the quicker steering of the GT can require more attention on the highway especially if you are running at higher speeds (80 mph +). Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUBE555 Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 B4_Maniac, I haven't changed that decision in some time. It's been weeks since I asked for a comparison between the PZero Nero M&S and the Proxes 4's. And you are a freak. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 [quote name='B4_Maniac'][quote name='SUBE555']I think most of the issues are once again... attributed to RE92's. Kevin said it firmed up with his Dunlop 9000's. I will give a report on sunday. Note, I will not be driving ANY miles on RE92's, they will all be on Toyo Proxes 4's so it should be a bit stickier and more firm off the bat.[/quote] Sube..you change tires like every post man! Make up your mind.. Wanna here something funn...I put off my vacation to Jamiaca till september so I can get new tires now for my Leggy....I know..I am a freak.. :evil:[/quote] LOL!! -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awdG35killer Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 so what cars does it beat in terms of busting a U-turn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken S Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 [quote name='iamEJ25']so what cars does it beat in terms of busting a U-turn?[/quote] Answering your question with a question: what cars have a smaller turning radius than 35.4 ft? Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimfaxe Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 [quote name='Ken S'][quote name='iamEJ25']so what cars does it beat in terms of busting a U-turn?[/quote] Answering your question with a question: what cars have a smaller turning radius than 35.4 ft? Ken[/quote] Lessee, Mini Cooper, Mazda Miata, oh- and that bear on a unicycle! The Legacy has a great turning radius, especially compared to Lexus, and many American cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 BTW, I am hoping that larger wheel/tire combo (17x7.5 or 8 and 225/17/45 will firm up steering weight feel. Anyone upgraded tires and wheels out there to comment on steering feel impact?[/quote] I put Bridgestone S03's in a stock size. The steering firmed up nicely. I never noticed a problem with on center weighting with the RE92's (All 100 miles on them). I don't see a need to alter the size. I think you risk adding poor tracking on uneven roads with this approach. Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenonk Posted July 18, 2004 Share Posted July 18, 2004 I wonder if [url]www.rev-lab.com[/url] can rebuild my Legacy rack to even a quicker rack. I use to have (actually still do) a 11.5:1 rack for the WRX (turning radius of 34.5 feet). So from 3 turns lock to lock, I got it down to 2 turns lock to lock. The car feels soo much more alive, so much less effort to turn the car and switching lanes. The car doesnt walk from me either. I'll email rev-lab later to see what they can do for me... anyone interested in a quicker rack than stock? Keefe Keefe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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