('08-'10) 08 2.5i

[aceofskies05]

First snow here in Grand Rapids. First time driving in snow with new car. I was not expecting the rear to break so easily in the snow. Both awesome for hoonage but bad for daily driving. Also, I sorta expected the extreme contacts to have more grip in snow but what can I say I bought all seasons over winter (too poor). What psi are you guys running in the snow? Mine are probably too high, 34-35psi. Anytime I drop below 34 psi the damn low tire light comes up.

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[KartRacer3]

Originally Posted by Digital Dillon

Check if anything is rubbing on the fender liner!

+1, also it wouldnt hurt to check your endlinks or other various suspension components theoutbackdream. You never know until you check it

[KartRacer3]

Originally Posted by aceofskies05

First snow here in Grand Rapids. First time driving in snow with new car. I was not expecting the rear to break so easily in the snow. Both awesome for hoonage but bad for daily driving. Also, I sorta expected the extreme contacts to have more grip in snow but what can I say I bought all seasons over winter (too poor). What psi are you guys running in the snow? Mine are probably too high, 34-35psi. Anytime I drop below 34 psi the damn low tire light comes up.

If anything you want to run higher psi due to the temperature difference between summer/winter: http://www.tirerack.com/winter/tech/...jsp?techid=168

[aceofskies05]

Originally Posted by KartRacer3

If anything you want to run higher psi due to the temperature difference between summer/winter: http://www.tirerack.com/winter/tech/...jsp?techid=168

What about different front and back pressure for maximum handling?

[Digital Dillon]

Originally Posted by aceofskies05

What about different front and back pressure for maximum handling?

I go with 1-3 PSI more up front because their is more weight up there but any variations beyond that may cause uneven wear. Also, it may not be the best for the AWD system.

[KartRacer3]

Originally Posted by Digital Dillon

I go with 1-3 PSI more up front because their is more weight up there but any variations beyond that may cause uneven wear. Also, it may not be the best for the AWD system.

This, couldnt have said it any better myself.

[KartRacer3]

Doublepost....

[BSP671]

Originally Posted by premier00000

Mine went at about 38-40k and at a local repair shop it cost around $200 including parts and labor and a 'performance' alignment to my specs.

It would have been over $400 without an alignment at the dealer.

Lucky you, dealer quoted me $849 for the axle assembly only! Good thing I found a refurbished one at Napa for $150 (just need to buy it first lol). They said that the axle is the same for either side, can anyone confirm this?

[Digital Dillon]

Originally Posted by BSP671

Lucky you, dealer quoted me $849 for the axle assembly only! Good thing I found a refurbished one at Napa for $150 (just need to buy it first lol). They said that the axle is the same for either side, can anyone confirm this?

Holy ****!!! I had a brand new axle installed for $105. Free labor, just paid for the part!

[TravisM]

I got her back from the body shop with a sport grill. http://imgur.com/y0LlB

[monskie]

Originally Posted by TravisM

I got her back from the body shop with a sport grill. http://imgur.com/y0LlB

Looks nice

[TDN2.5]

My 08 2.5 6000k and 3000k HID's with 18x8.5 Rota D Forces on 235/40/18 Nitto NT NeoGen ZR's

[KartRacer3]

Looking good^
My friend finally sent me some dslr photos of my own...

[09subi2.5i]

Originally Posted by KartRacer3

Looking good^
My friend finally sent me some dslr photos of my own...

Urg I want that grill so bad! Cannot find :/

[KartRacer3]

Originally Posted by 09subi2.5i

Urg I want that grill so bad! Cannot find :/

You want the stock '10/'11 grille?
I think that you think its a wrx grille, right? lol.

[Montanascooby]

So i decided to drop in....I have a 2008 2.5i in the Newport Blue. It was slightly used when i bought it but still pretty new! only has 65k on it right now. I have had it since about April of this year! Here are a couple of pics

[09subi2.5i]

Originally Posted by KartRacer3

You want the stock '10/'11 grille?
I think that you think its a wrx grille, right? lol.

Very aware of this. I just live in New York where my grill looks/looked a lot different from factory. Wrx grilles are cool too though but I'd almost prefer this if I could find one!

[TravisM]

Originally Posted by monskie

Looks nice

Thanks.

[premier00000]

First REAL snowfall of the season.

Snowplow status.

[Digital Dillon]

Originally Posted by premier00000

First REAL snowfall of the season.

Snowplow status.

Awesome photo!

[premier00000]

Originally Posted by Digital Dillon

Awesome photo!

Thanks. The ****ty all seasons I have are actually not bad in the snow.

[btaggartjr]

Originally Posted by premier00000

Thanks. The ****ty all seasons I have are actually not bad in the snow.

Which all seasons are you running?

[premier00000]

Originally Posted by btaggartjr

Which all seasons are you running?

Hercules something, I honesty have no idea. I got them when 2 of my tires got blown.

[btaggartjr]

Originally Posted by premier00000

Hercules something, I honesty have no idea. I got them when 2 of my tires got blown.

Gotcha. Mine had new capitol sport uhp on it when I got it. Curious how the all seasons are in the snow

[Steve2.5i]

Originally Posted by btaggartjr

Gotcha. Mine had new capitol sport uhp on it when I got it. Curious how the all seasons are in the snow

Oh god I just had my Capitol Sports all seasons removed. The body shop gave me a discount on my deductible because the OEM potenza's i had blew up in a incident and they were on back order. Im so glad they're off i hated them with a fiery passion. kartracer i want those mudflaps did u get them at full price?