Just wondering what people out there want to do to thier Tribeca.

Personaly I am going to Modify some GPMoto coilovers to fit on it. Then either paint the chrome parts of the grills or do a mesh grill in black.

See how that works for a while from there.

Just wondering what people out there want to do to thier Tribeca.

Personaly I am going to Modify some GPMoto coilovers to fit on it. Then either paint the chrome parts of the grills or do a mesh grill in black.

See how that works for a while from there.

Is there anything available from the aftermarket yet? I don't think this vehicle will get the nearly the attention as performance-oriented Subies do, so I think aftermarket parts might be scarce, at least for a while. Maybe by the time SEMA rolls around you'll see some stuff.

Bob

Well, I think thats the point of the post. What do people want? People voicing desires tend to make things happen sooner rather than later.

i think it will get more performance upgrades than people think. :) thier is a site for everyday kind of stuff though

http://www.subaruwrxparts.com/products.html

While not necessarily aftermarket...I'd be happy to score some factory EDM or JDM parts for it. Specifically the rear fog light assembly and amber rear turnsignal lamps.

:)

I want a lowering kit.

An OEM HID Kit ;) Maybe the 2008's will have HID's. Then wait a few months for people to wreck their 2008's, goto ebay, and Boom....retrofit OEM HID's in your 2006-2007 Tribecas. Or Subaru can be nice and just sell them directly to 2006-2007 owners.

For those former ricers out there, I can get aluminum floor mats made for the Tribeca's to match those w/ the Special Edition package chrome set. Throw in some mods for the puddles lights...maybe change the LED's to other colors, hmm..the possibilities are endless. LOL.

I'd do a drop (1-2") with a comfortable ride and would like a bigger rear swaybar.

supercharger

I'd like to see Cobb come out with an Accessport for the B9, maybe an exhaust and intake as well, nothing crazy.
For the exterior, the only thing I've seen are rainguards from a few different companies.
I've always like grill guards, wouldn't mind seeing something available for the Tribeca.

I'd also like to see a lowering kit made. I'd prefer some coilovers so for the winter I can set it to stock height then lower it on some 19's or 20's for the rest of the year.

Can someone point me to some aftermarket websites for the Tribeca even if our choices are limited.

umm....do u mean aftermarket webstores? Cuz Nasioc IS an aftermarket website forum ;) I don't know of any decent Tribeca webforums though. If I ever do end up getting one, I'll probably add a section in my own website to cover the Tribeca's. Other than that, Tribeca owners are, unfortunately still a rare breed.

I did some research and found that Eibach, one of the world's largest lowering spring shops doesn't even carry any products for the Tribeca. I guess they figure the numbers just aren't there and right now, they're right. Hopefully the May update will increase the numbers of Tribeca owners.

I'm pretty sure I read that Subaru only sold half as many Tribecas as they planned. They're hoping the 2008's will turn this arround.

If I get a used 06 (it's that or a new 08) then I would like to somehow get a body color grille, or at least a black one. I'm not a fan of chrome.

Hey...like when is the last time you saw a tv add for the Tribeca?? I remember them running some ads for the '06 when it first came out....but that was about it! If they'd show off the great looking interior and hit the right exterior camera angles, plug it every day for a year...I bet they could have sold a lot more of them! I think a lot of the problem has been poor promotion. When I'm running around in my '07...people are stopping me all the time and asking me "What IS that? I've never seen one before!" And all the comments I get are good one's about how great it looks!! The puddle lights at night turn heads in any parking lot! If people knew what they were and could see one or test drive one at a dealership...they'd be buying these things left and right! I still think it's the best kept Crossover vehicle secret out there. And believe it or not..I'm kinda happy about it. It keeps it on the down low...makes it a great looking vehicle that get's a lot of attention, with no overkill. (Like the Dodge Magnums or the Chrysler 300's....great looking cars but way too many on the road. Ho-hum.)

My dealer told me that he thought Subaru's where some of the best cars built today...and were one of the best kept secrets in the auto industry. The Beca is Subaru's top of the line. It deserves more. My guess is that when the '08 comes out....this car will be discovered big time. And well it should be!

As far as aftermarket parts goes...I'd like to see some custom grilles offered, light kits, etc. Most of what I'd enjoy having are interior comforts, though....like true I Pod Integration, Surround sound, Bluetooth, perhaps voice activation. I'm definitely going to rebuild the sound system from the ground up in the very near future (New speakers and power amps added to the existing entertainment system. Stock system is WEAK! I can't stand it!!!)

Of course, these are all things that factory should be offering....maybe in the next few years? Right now, I think the Beca is technologically lacking in a lot of areas...but it's still a great vehicle overall.

Kmunch,

I totally agree; best kept secret out there. I love that only see another B9 maybe once a week around me. My dealer friend told me he sells only about one or two a month.

The sound system is adequate, but definitely lacks the way it should be for a $30k+ vehicle. I, too, have thought about moderately making my sound system better. Keep us up to date on what and how you make it better.

I'm a musician and a bit of an audiophile as well...so, to me, the stock sound system sounds like listening to it while sitting inside a cardboard box. It just sounds dead to me! (Even worse than my '03 Outback Limited system sounded!)

I've talked to a couple of my local electronics stores...and looked up a few things at Crutchfield. I think that by upgrading the main speakers with some better ones, and adding a power amp (About $650 installed for everything) it should significantly improve the stock system. I'm a little concerned about the amp...because it may not power all of the auxillary speakers that come standard in the car (altho I know Subaru offers an accessory amp that works, so I think some aftermarket units may work as well). I'm no expert on this....but I'm almost ready to do this. I'm going to have them take a close look at the car before I buy anything....that's for sure. Don't want to make any expensive mistakes!

I've been down the audiophile trail myself. Not talented enough to play it though. I've owned the stereo push-pull tube amp with tube preamp with a set of Voight (if I recall) 1/4 wave transmission line speakers.

I think that the minimum would be an amp to drive the factory speakers and a real sub (nothing real big though). It's amazing what a good clean power amp can do to the drivers (make or break them). The thing that sucks about car audio, and why I never bought real good stuff, is that you have got to battle the already present 70-80 dB road noise. I've thought about using the cargo space in my 5 pax that the 3rd row would be to place an amp to drive the oem speakers. And even though some don't like them, I would get an 8" or 10" Bazooka tube for a sub. I had an 8" in an F150 and thought it was great for the money.

According to the electrical prints I have you could use a 4 channel amp to drive all but the sub. The midbass and tweeters are tied in parallel with no appearent crossover. Shoot me PM if you want to look at the schematics.

I will be doing a custom mb quart system very soon as soon as its done I will post pics. it will include a 8" 4" an a tweet all in the front doors. :devil:

I realy would love some coil-overs and an exahust. If cobb ever produces the supercharger kit they did I would buy it for sure.

I'd like more chrome decor for the vehicle to give it a more upscale appearance. For example, most of the more "upscale" vehicles I see these days have those chrome moldings around the windows, some chrome around the lift handle on the rear hatch, and even chrome strips running along the doors. Tribeca has none of this.

I'd also like a built in laser to automatically shoot the next f-cker that door dings me! :devil: Seriously, this vehicle seems to be a magnet for door dings as I now have about 8 noticable "dimple" dings on the sides of the car. In fact, i even have one on the roof!

I'd like more chrome decor for the vehicle to give it a more upscale appearance. For example, most of the more "upscale" vehicles I see these days have those chrome moldings around the windows, some chrome around the lift handle on the rear hatch, and even chrome strips running along the doors. Tribeca has none of this.

I'd also like a built in laser to automatically shoot the next f-cker that door dings me! :devil: Seriously, this vehicle seems to be a magnet for door dings as I now have about 8 noticable "dimple" dings on the sides of the car. In fact, i even have one on the roof!

Here is a site that may wet your appetite for what you wish for. http://www.mycarworx.com/tribeca.html I'm considering getting the Body Side Moulding Kit. Unfortunately, they don't sell lasers.

Here is a site that may wet your appetite for what you wish for. http://www.mycarworx.com/tribeca.html I'm considering getting the Body Side Moulding Kit. Unfortunately, they don't sell lasers.

Thanks for the info.

I wish they has the side body moulding kit with a thing recessed chrome strip imbedded in it the way I've seen on the VW Toureg.

However, I MIGHT do this:

http://www.mycarworx.com/artwork/Tribeca_pillarsVert_280.gif

I wish they'de have images of it on the car without all of the other stuff on it too so I can better judge its appeal.

A CAI(cold air intake) would be nice, manifold, a super charger would be great. I thought about having an after market speaker system put in. I even had all the speakers, amps, sub, and all the small details thought out with the budget to do everything. I went to my local installer and he told me don't bother. It's an OEM radio and to do everything that I wanted, it still wasn't going to sound as good as a system with an aftermarket radio. I was suprised he didn't try to sell me everything in his shop. this car has so much potential if only items were available. subaru messed up big time by not making items in the 07's compatible in the 06's. i.e. xm radio kit (ask me how I know :( ), ipod interface, back up camera.

May sound lame, but since the Tribeca is the replacement for my wife's mini-van that died, I would like to see direct replacement headrest monitors for the kids sitting in back. Sure missed being able to turn on a movie for the kids on our first long trip in our Tribeca.

May sound lame, but since the Tribeca is the replacement for my wife's mini-van that died, I would like to see direct replacement headrest monitors for the kids sitting in back. Sure missed being able to turn on a movie for the kids on our first long trip in our Tribeca.

You didn't order a rear entertainment system?

You didn't order a rear entertainment system?

It didn't come off the lot with one. Is it possible to order the factory version and install it? Is the wiring there for the option?

It didn't come off the lot with one. Is it possible to order the factory version and install it? Is the wiring there for the option?

You can't add it to a model that doesn't have it. You would have to go aftermarket at this point. Were you not made aware that you could get a Tribeca with a nice fat 9" fold out screen with wireless headsets and a DVD player?

Our front end is getting creamed driving to Tahoe with all the sand they lay down. The paint seems to chip to the bare metal. And the plastic valence is not taking it too well either. Most chips are on the painted bumber surface, the leading edge of the hood, and the front quarter panels just ahead of the wheels. The rest of the car handles the nasty road grime and grit just fine.

I have looked for a BRA for the B9, but so far no luck. There is the front hood deflector, but that leaves 70% of the problem.

Our front end is getting creamed driving to Tahoe with all the sand they lay down. The paint seems to chip to the bare metal. And the plastic valence is not taking it too well either. Most chips are on the painted bumber surface, the leading edge of the hood, and the front quarter panels just ahead of the wheels. The rest of the car handles the nasty road grime and grit just fine.

I have looked for a BRA for the B9, but so far no luck. There is the front hood deflector, but that leaves 70% of the problem.


I purchased a Dealer Add on to replace the need for a bra or bug deflector. I haven't had them put it on yet, but it sounds like a good idea...maybe someone else here can set me straight if I am wrong...its clear 3M material, it goes up the hood about 10 inches and covers everything including the bumper. Not sure if every Tribeca comes with it, but mine came with the material already on the rear doors where they flare out. Its a clear sticker.

I have had bra's on my other vehicles and they scratch the heck out of the paint once dirt get under it and the bug deflector I have on my truck really alters the wind flow and I get a lot of wind noise with it on. take it off and the noise went away. Hopefully the 3M stuff will work out well...I am a little worried about it yellowing after a few years in the AZ sun, but I guess we'll see when and if it ever does.

It may be something you want to look into.

...its clear 3M material, it goes up the hood about 10 inches and covers everything including the bumper. Not sure if every Tribeca comes with it, but mine came with the material already on the rear doors where they flare out.

That is a good solution. But expensive. I think its around $300. If you do opt for this when the car is BRAND NEW with no chips. Since we leased our car I opted for the Newport Pearl Blue (paint code 64z) touch-up paint from Subaru for $10 vs the 3M for $300. I was willing to spend about $60-$80, but after that - LET THE STONES FLY BABY! I got war paint!

BTW - Good luck finding Subabru paint colors anywhere other than Subaru. I went to multiple stores and noone had them.

I've seen the Stoneguard/3M/etc clear plastic coatings work well for preventing this type of damage. Wish I'd gone ahead & put them on my '06 OB when it was new - I've got a "sandblasted" bumper, too.

I want the optional Limited Subaru grill

Just wanted to keep everyone updated on my proggress. Currently I am working on three things for my Tribeca. I have some springs for a legacy that the delear here thinks will fit and lower the car 1.5 inches and will retain the stock ride quality, I also have an exhaust intended for the Leagacy that I am in the process of getting put on. Ran into a problome with the rear Y pipe not being made right but should have that fixed soon. One thing I did do already was install a Sub in the back and I can say that that by its self makes a huge differance in the overall sound of the Stereo system. My front doorpanels are almost done and will house the before mentioned 8", 4" and tweeter. All MB quart Q" these will be powered by an A/D/S Amp so it should sound about as good as one can excpect for doing a low line converter off the factory deck. Once I get this all done I will be working on doing away with the factory stereo compleatly. What I'm going to do is find a aftermarket head unit that will support an exsternal screen and also support a wired remote and retain the stock steering wheel controls and possibly the stock upper display. If I can't retain the stock upper display I'm going to get a differant one and do a smaller display in the same place as the factory unit as with the custom adapter that I'm going to be making it should be equal to a double din. Then I woll just put a scrren in the top for a DVD. Everything I mentioned will be all custom done as I have found nothing that is made for our cars yet. I'm also working on a custom grill that will get rid of the chrome compleatly. should have that done some time this week. If my grill stock from grillguy.com shows up. As this stuff gets done I will post picks.

I have some springs for a legacy that the delear here thinks will fit and lower the car 1.5 inches and will retain the stock ride quality.

I was thinking of that, too. I wonder what the spring rates are between the Legacy and Tribeca. The Tribeca is about 1000 lbs heavier. But I use to think my wifes Legacy 2.5i road soft. Compaired to the Tribeca it rides firm. i'll be very interested to see how that goes.

I am trading in my '06 OBXT for an '07 Tribeca. Picking it up this Saturday and already have these coming the day I get it:

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/oz/swap/oz_canyon_st_ci3_l.jpg

They will be rapped in Yokohama Spec-X's (255/45/20);)

I am trading in my '06 OBXT for an '07 Tribeca. Picking it up this Saturday and already have these coming the day I get it:

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/oz/swap/oz_canyon_st_ci3_l.jpg

They will be rapped in Yokohama Spec-X's (255/45/20);)

Post a pic when you get them on. I was looking at those, too.

Post a pic when you get them on. I was looking at those, too.

Sense mine is black I'm going to go with a black with chrome lip.

SGT Goltz,

Mind sharing your experience/how-to when you added a sub in the back? I have an amp and some 12s that are sitting around and would love to put them in the back.

Thanks,
PM

SGT Goltz,

Mind sharing your experience/how-to when you added a sub in the back? I have an amp and some 12s that are sitting around and would love to put them in the back.

Thanks,
PM

I used an MB Quart pwd 254 I think is the model number. I wanted to make it flush with the allready exesting floor so I made the box myself I was going to finnish it up last night but due to the fact that its 33 degree's outside I didn't get it done. I used a low/line converter and taped into the factory deck. Although If I could find out where the subout on these things are I would rather of taped into that. But my suspesion is mine that didn't come with it from the factory didn't have the wireing for it. If you remove the back storage box you will have only about 7" of height to work with so not a lot of room to work with. I'm going to be fibergalsing the bottom of the box soon to get the height of the box down. I made it as low as I could and still clear the sub. And I'm still a good inch too high. I also purchesed some dark gray carpet that matches the rest of the car to re-cover the rear. As the factory tan carpet gets dirty if you look at it wrong. I will take some picks tonight when I get home. And post them.

P.S Anyone know anyone that has laser cutter that can cut some plexi for me? Looking to do it flush with the floor but need it vented some how so want to cut some simple designs out of it and doing it by hand isn't working out to well

I picked up my Tribeca.....got my OZ's on.....and I all I can say is wow. The appearance of the truck is incredible now....and the ride quality is somehow......better than with the Stock Tires! I live in downtown Philly where the roads stink.....and this truck is great! I will post pics as soon as I can figure out how to.

I picked up my Tribeca.....got my OZ's on.....and I all I can say is wow. The appearance of the truck is incredible now....and the ride quality is somehow......better than with the Stock Tires! I live in downtown Philly where the roads stink.....and this truck is great! I will post pics as soon as I can figure out how to.


Sign up at photobucket.com or similar site. It's free.

Anyone find a front brush guard for the Tribeca yet? LOL. We get a lot of fog between my house and our mountian chalet so some extra fog lights would help a LOT!

I actually saw a Tribeca locally with a brush guard on it. However, it was the type that only covers only the front section of the bumper, similar to the picture below. Also, it didn't have the bar going accross the middle to mount any lights to. It was more of a dress up piece. Wish I had taken a picture of it.
http://images.autoanything.com/images/products/med/grille_guards/aries_off_road_sport_bar.jpg

I want the optional Limited Subaru grill

I want the '08 grille, but unfortunetely, that'd require major bodywork to do... :(

I contacted Romik and they informed me that they carry the side-steps and bull guard for the Tribeca's. I'll post up more as soon as I get pics and more info.

Their products can be seen at www.romik-usa.com
I'm interested in their bull guard w/ skid plate product ;)

I actually saw a Tribeca locally with a brush guard on it. However, it was the type that only covers only the front section of the bumper, similar to the picture below. Also, it didn't have the bar going accross the middle to mount any lights to. It was more of a dress up piece. Wish I had taken a picture of it.
http://images.autoanything.com/images/products/med/grille_guards/aries_off_road_sport_bar.jpg

I contacted Romik and they informed me that they carry the side-steps and bull guard for the Tribeca's. I'll post up more as soon as I get pics and more info.

Their products can be seen at www.romik-usa.com
I'm interested in their bull guard w/ skid plate product ;)

Here's a pic of their products. Answers both of your posts I think. I really dig both accessories, but I fear the step may block the puddle lights. Anyone know for sure?

http://www.romik-usa.com/web-content/2007%20REV/Subaru_Artwork/Tribeca/Romik_MBSS_SUBARU_TRIBECA.jpg

Thanks for the reply SGT Goltz.

I'll probably do the LOC thing as well since getting to the rear sub is so easy and it probably won't make much difference if it's not used. :)

Now how would I punch through the firewall to run some large gauge wire for the amp? Anyone have any suggestions? I took a look from the engine bay and the interior but nothing pops out at me yet.

thanks,
PM

I like the side steps but swayed away from the bull bar. I'd like it either a bit lower and/or wider. That pic certainly makes it look great, but its a bit deceiving. It only comes in stainless right now, and it doesnt look like a perfect match with the side steps.

YMMV.

If you go to Romik, the main site, not USA site, you can see a different angle on the bull bar for the Tribeca.
Cant link yet, since I have very limited posting history.

Thanks for the reply SGT Goltz.

I'll probably do the LOC thing as well since getting to the rear sub is so easy and it probably won't make much difference if it's not used. :)

Now how would I punch through the firewall to run some large gauge wire for the amp? Anyone have any suggestions? I took a look from the engine bay and the interior but nothing pops out at me yet.

thanks,
PM

Sorry, havn't goten much pics up lately in middle of moving and the camera is packed. I got the back mostly done. Not real happy with it so it will be getting re-done soon. The carpet I orderd turned out to be junk so going to replace it when I get all moved. Got the door panels back and installed and after some tweeking and a slight re-doe of some of the triming and what not they might just work out ok. When I get settled in to my new place I will snap some new pics and post them up. As well as a How too I promised.

P.S I can't bellive how much better it sounds. Sounds like I feal it should have to begin with.

2007 Tribeca owner - I would like to see a lowering kit 1"-2" and a cold-air induction kit.

I want these Subaru Europe official chrome accent accessories to come to the US:
http://195.212.11.58/imggb/www/subaru_accessories.nsf/NULL/DEA3183D4750AC3F8025720300460B9C/$FILE/E755EXA100.jpg

http://195.212.11.58/imggb/www/subaru_accessories.nsf/NULL/8869EE6540DF6DBB802572030045FF3D/$FILE/E755EXA000.jpg

http://195.212.11.58/imggb/www/subaru_accessories.nsf/NULL/7491EFD48FD500C48025720600309AB4/$FILE/SEBDXA3000.jpg

http://195.212.11.58/imggb/www/subaru_accessories.nsf/NULL/A12332D7F5DFD2CB8025720600344882/$FILE/SEBDXA3100.jpg