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02-10-2014, 12:09 PM | #20701 | |
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Depending on the 225 you went with the tread width could be the same as my stock sized contis or another inch wider yet.
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02-10-2014, 12:14 PM | #20702 |
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I lost about 1 mpg or so, Continental PureContact Eco Plus 215/50-17
but the ride is so much quieter. And I feel safe in wet and snow. |
02-10-2014, 12:17 PM | #20703 | |
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But considering how awful the stock Yokos were in the snow, and how the Pirellis ride as well as my Blizzak LM22s in the snow, worth it. |
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02-10-2014, 12:45 PM | #20704 |
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Have you guys noted an improved feel in steering response feel after upgrading to higher performance tires?
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02-10-2014, 12:49 PM | #20705 | |
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But compared to my buddies new 328i, I feel like my Sport Limited is more communicative through the steering wheel. I feel that says a lot about the car. |
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02-10-2014, 01:26 PM | #20706 | |
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Mos def. I replaced the stock Yokos with Michelin Pilot A/S and it's smoother, quieter and definitely grips better. Life is too short to run on crappy tires. |
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02-10-2014, 02:23 PM | #20707 |
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Nope, but for same reason Brys stated, electric assist doesn't provide same feedback hydraulic would. Overall handling is better and compared to my friends 02 wrx and 04 330ci I like the steering on my car better
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02-10-2014, 03:10 PM | #20708 |
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Alright, I'm probably getting them next week then. Anyone have experience with the Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2 vs. the General Gmax AS-03? Handling is the most important factor but noise, steering response and snow/rain handling are also relevant where I live.
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02-10-2014, 05:16 PM | #20709 |
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02-10-2014, 07:57 PM | #20710 |
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Anyone got tips on removing door dents... DIY?
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02-10-2014, 08:01 PM | #20711 |
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Depends on size, location and creases. I have had good luck for certain types with these, but you can end up doing more harm than good if you don't follow directions.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006FKFMC/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_Oxx-sb1G84Y2T |
02-11-2014, 09:21 AM | #20712 |
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There's some techniques to remove dings with dry ice and a heat gun, but you have to be careful. Really does depend on size, location, and creases.
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02-11-2014, 09:33 AM | #20713 | |
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Location: Nashville, TN
Vehicle:2013 Impreza Deep Cherry |
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http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=173 |
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02-13-2014, 11:28 AM | #20714 |
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Vehicle:2012 Impreza Silver |
I've been getting a really loud clicking noise when I lose traction. Never heard it before on my other subarus. Any ideas? Comes from passenger side of the car. Not the brakes since I'm not braking.
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02-13-2014, 11:30 AM | #20715 |
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Location: White Plains NY
Vehicle:2012 Sport 5MT DGM |
Same thing happens with me. I think it's the traction control. It's a similar noise when the ABS kicks in.
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02-13-2014, 11:56 AM | #20716 | ||
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02-13-2014, 12:10 PM | #20717 |
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Yeah, that's the auto braking portion of the VSC nanny.
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02-14-2014, 06:56 PM | #20718 |
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So that's the fun button you speak of! I need to install one of those before I cook my rotors this winter!
I turned off TC yesterday to claw up my driveway and it smelled like roasted brakes! |
02-14-2014, 08:14 PM | #20719 |
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CVT shift boot
Any CVT owners want to help me track down these parts...Supposedly it's available on the 14+ Forester (LHD and RHD) and it appears they either share parts or may require little modification.
Resources: - http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulle...rround-246098/ - http://www.mobile01.com/topicdetail....&t=3478309&p=1 |
02-14-2014, 09:00 PM | #20720 |
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That would be really nice actually. Thought of that when I saw the foreign market ones had them.
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02-15-2014, 12:04 AM | #20721 | |
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02-15-2014, 09:10 AM | #20722 | |
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Anyone else feel like it doesn't take much to smell the clutch in this car? I was getting out of my unplowed driveway and slipped the clutch a little more than normal for a couple of seconds and the smell was coming through the vents. I was surprised...my 06 impreza didn't do this that easily. |
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02-15-2014, 09:47 AM | #20723 |
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You are correct, sir.
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02-15-2014, 10:43 AM | #20724 |
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02-15-2014, 11:59 AM | #20725 | |
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