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Old 07-21-2000, 12:35 AM   #4
hillman
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Join Date: Apr 2000
Chapter/Region: MWSOC
Location: Westmont, IL, USA
Vehicle:
2007 Not a Subaru,
thank God.

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Bone stock. Aftermarket motor oil, and that's it.

The OEM RE-92s are decried everywhere for being terrible tires, but I don't think they are nearly as bad as people claim. I wouldn't buy them; but I'm not going to throw them out either. I've get Nexuses waiting in the garage, but they'll stay until I kill the Bridgestones.

The Legacy handles fine; great for a nearly 3500 pound wagon. The center of mass is a bit high, so it will roll significantly, but it still sticks well.

As far as I can tell, it isn't possible to spin the wagon on corner exit, because of the AWD. This makes it very easy to drive; don't try to carry excessive speed through the corner, instead, concentrate on getting on the throttle as soon as possible after turn-in. WOT and let the car figure the rest out.

Slow in, fast out is the way to go; even moreso than with most cars.

In some of those pictures, you can tell how hard I'm on the throttle while cornering by the lift at the inside front. The earlier you open the throttle, the faster you go on the straight.

I also found the wagon would rotate very well for a relatively big car; not like my deceased MR2, but very well. I was able to negotiate one of the right angle corners at a good speed without braking by lifting, turning in, and punching it.

Most importantly, with the rear seat folded down, I was able to nap in the back between runs.
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