Hi, I've got a '98 OBS with a hatch that rattles like (apparently) almost everyone elses. When I test drove another '98 OBS I immediately noticed that it had...
Yeah, you'd think. But here's a funny story about the automobile business. I remember a story about the old MGB....they were once considering a MAJOR restyle...
Yes, i own a 2003 OBS and I occasionally get the hatch rattle. It normally stays quiet, but over odd and wierd angled bumps, it will rattle. I have just...
OK, don't flame me, I'm serious here. After weeks of research I decided on a 2003 OBS and finally test drove a 5 speed today. I went to the dealership with...
Buying a car is always a PITA for me. I got the 2002 OBS and it's the best car I have ever had. (52 years old, many cars) Usually, when I buy a car, I start to...
I see a few transmitters on ebay but none come with the control module. Anyone have a link to the complete system ie transmitter and module for the 99 obs TIA...
Well....we've got two Imprezas in our household right now. A 2001 RS and a 2002 OBS. I think I can address some of your issues. :) First, road noise over...
I have the 2002 OBS with the auto transmission, like Matt. I had a 2000 OBS which was manual and I hated that clutch with a passion (I had driven Volvo's with...
I have a 2002 OBS bought May of last year and now has almost 15K miles in it. No major problems so far, no rattling noise both on and off road (except for...
Downshifting would've helped out the acceleration when you were test driving the car. I understand that you didn't want to rev it up too much since the engine...
Did you just say your floored it in 5TH GEAR at 60 mph? Nothing much happens in my WRX when you floor it in 5th gear at 60 mph either. What were you...
My 03 OBS is very tight, no squeaks at all. Opposite with the 99 Forester Limited I had. I've been in many cars and I find the fit and finish for this price...
Hi - Heard rumors on some net site about offering a sequential shift automatic with manual mode in the 2004 WRX. Is there any truth to this? If so, I am...
Thanks to all for the tips. Some great ideas - get quieter tires, change fuel in summer, remove cross bars. Get a WRX cat-back, great idea. Every WRX owner...
Dynamat works in reducing the amount of road noise that you are experiencing. I have dynamat in my 99 OBS and it made a difference. Granted, it isn't as quiet...
I didn't say a Subaru without road noise. I said I've never been in a Subaru with front-end noise. In my experience, all the road noise in Subarus has been...
Hey everyone! I've owned a 98 OBS for about two weeks now and I signed onto this group about a week ago. It's a great feeling knowing I have all the unbiased...
The thrill of driving a new OBS would be enough for me for a while, then the Dynamat treatment would definitely become an option. In your opinion, is the...
Well it could be because my ears are mounted in a forward facing direction - I'll see if I can get that fixed. Seriously, though, I was a little surprised as I...
The improvement was worth it, just shop around to get the best price on the material. Some of these online stores (ie. autobarn.com, carparts.com) can have a...
Y'all don't know road noise till you've driven an old Volvo wagon. Tailgate, underbody parts, etc... clank, rattle, clank! Man, when I got in this Outback...
I agree. I owned a 1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT before I got my 2002 OBS, and man, is that Subaru quiet compared to my ol' GT. Now, if you are used to a Caddy or...
Funny you should mention an old Volvo wagon. That's what I'm driving. It has a horrible rattle that I can't seem to locate. That, and the noises you describe...
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What are most OBS owners doing to install decent speakers in the front doors? The window glass when down makes for a very limited mounting depth, and I...
Check with Crutchfield, they feature speakers for the OBS. I must have a tin ear but the factory speakers sound just fine. I did think of adding tweeters but...
Check with Crutchfield, they feature speakers for the OBS. I must have a tin ear but the factory speakers sound just fine. I did think of adding tweeters but...
OK, here's my 2 cents. I liked the 2002 OBS so much, I bought two of them. The 2.5 engine is a nice improvement over the less powerful 2.2. You say the test...
I've replaced the stock OBS radio with ones from WRX's on two cars. Never a problem. The trick with phillips head screws is that you should have the proper...
