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05-20-2012, 09:31 AM | #12151 | |
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05-20-2012, 11:25 AM | #12152 |
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05-20-2012, 12:52 PM | #12153 |
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just checked my tire pressure, not quite what it should be, but 36-38psi. a lot better than the 45 some were seeing from the dealer
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05-20-2012, 07:21 PM | #12154 |
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I think that's the harness for the fog light switch or some such. Do you have fog light installed already?
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05-20-2012, 07:41 PM | #12155 |
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05-20-2012, 08:40 PM | #12156 |
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05-20-2012, 08:51 PM | #12157 |
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Ive got the 2.0i 5door and i took it on a trip this weekend. I discovered with 3 passengers and 2 bikes on back i wasnt able to make it up the bigger hills in 5th gear going 70 mph. Would it be unwise to downshift to 4th a rev it at 4,000 rpm for a few minutes?
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05-20-2012, 09:19 PM | #12158 | |
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05-20-2012, 09:27 PM | #12159 | |
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I dont think that would be an issue either. |
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05-20-2012, 10:07 PM | #12160 |
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It's better to downshift than to lug the engine. Any serious hill with AC on also requires downshifting.
The engine and transmission are geared to make power in the lower three gears, 4th is ok for higher speeds but 5th is overdrive and if you try driving up a big hill in 5th with your AC and cruise on (or a lot of weight like you described) you will notice that the car cannot maintain its speed in 5th gear. Last edited by Zeeper; 05-20-2012 at 10:21 PM. |
05-20-2012, 10:55 PM | #12161 | |
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05-20-2012, 11:04 PM | #12162 | |
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I think some people have an unrealistic idea of what this vehicle is capable of and what their past vehicles were capable of also. |
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05-20-2012, 11:36 PM | #12163 |
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05-21-2012, 12:17 AM | #12164 |
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I'm not sure if this was a coincidence, but I think I felt my AC cut out when I tried to accelerate on the hill on the highway during my commute. If this is a design feature to prioritize the engine power going to the wheels instead of the AC compressor running on the serpentine belt, I'm impressed.
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05-21-2012, 12:43 AM | #12165 | |
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05-21-2012, 06:10 AM | #12166 | |
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It is just geared so high, with power output from the engine pretty maxed out, to be used when climbing significant grades (especially with the AC on). Rolling hills are not a problem, I'm talking steeper climbs. And if you want to pass quickly on the highway, you need to downshift to 4th. The car needs to be actively 'driven' to maintain the right powerband, but I bought a manual because I like to control the powerband, and 5th gear is perfect for what it does. The issue is the engine power, which is perfectly adequate for the lower gears and offers ample acceleration down low but not quite enough to cruise in 5th gear in the mountains. Not that I care, I downshift. It is only for steep mountains so not all that much for me (but I don't live in Colorado). I'd rather see my overall MPG average hitting 30mpg and have to downshift occasionally than have the fuel hog 2.5 liter engine that was in last years model and leave it in 5th while climbing mountain roads. If you disagree, you can still trade it in for a WRX and get the power you desire, with the fuel economy that comes with it. |
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05-21-2012, 08:46 AM | #12167 | |
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05-21-2012, 11:00 AM | #12168 | |
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"To improve acceleration and gas mileage, the air conditioner compressor is designed to temporarily shut off during air conditioner operation whenever the accelerator is fully depressed such as during rapid acceleration or when driving on a steep upgrade." |
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05-21-2012, 11:16 AM | #12169 | |
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05-21-2012, 02:07 PM | #12170 |
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2012 Impreza Driver's knee airbag a danger for short people?
One of my daughters has recently started to learn to drive. She is very short/petite. I've noticed that when she is in the driver's seat of my 2012 Impreza, she has to bring the seat almost all of the way up in order to reach the pedals properly. In this position, her knees/legs are almost touching the bottom panel of the dash, the area where I believe the new knee airbag is located.
Is there a danger that, being so close to the knee airbag, should the airbag deploy, my daughter's knees/legs might be damaged from the "explosion" of the airbag coming out? Come to think of it, she's also by necessity rather close up to the steering wheel as well, so perhaps in danage of that airbag too? Sorry if this issue has already been addressed somewhere else and I msissed it! |
05-21-2012, 02:31 PM | #12171 |
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I don't know about the knee airbag, but for the steering wheel you should have a minimum of 10 inches of clearance between the wheel and your breastbone.
If she or anyone is unable to meet those clearances, a vehicle with movable pedals is required, or pedal extensions. Proper pedal extensions that do not impede function and safety would be essential. |
05-21-2012, 04:42 PM | #12172 |
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05-21-2012, 04:44 PM | #12173 | |
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exactly. I noticed i could cruise around town at 30mph in 2nd and still achieve 32mpg and still have plenty of power if i needed to speed up quickly, or i could shift to 3rd.... |
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05-21-2012, 05:30 PM | #12174 |
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That type of features has been in many makes and models since the late 80's and 90's. I believe Texas Instruments created some of the first circuits and sensors for the technology.
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05-21-2012, 10:54 PM | #12175 | |
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Are these extensions a normal thing for "short" drivers? Where would I get them? Are they approved by insurance companies, etc? I tried contacting Subaru of America, to see what minimum distance they advise...but they had no info whatever! They were totally clueless! Thanks for the info! |
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