I assume that your Sony head unit has a rated output of 23 watts for four channels, not two, in which case, yes, you are heading in the right direction with...
Okay, you guys win. I read a little more of the archived stereo messages here, and my Sony unit is going back to Crutchfield, and it's off to ebay I go. I'm...
... Hash: SHA1 it sucks. so I'm looking for a used tranny for a 2.2L 1998 OBS or a gearset etc. anyone know where to get one? thanks. JUST the gearset, not...
Hello James, If you're looking for a factory CD changer, try Ebay or even better, www.nasioc.com , they have a for sale section and a wanted to buy classified...
Thanks Matt, I'm on my second bid on ebay so far (the first seller cancelled bids presumably because he found a local buyer), so we'll see how that goes. And...
I have a 12 disk changer under the driver's seat and it works quite well there. It fits with plenty of room left, and to access it, I just slide the seat...
My new 2004 OBS has only 1100km (~700 miles) on it so far. However, I got only 19 mpg for mixed city/Hwy drive. Is it normal? How long it normally takes to get...
Hi, I got mine blue OBS couple weeks ago. Still enjoying it. No problem so far except the mileage a little bit low, got only around 19mpg for mixed City/Hwy...
I noticed the same thing actually. Mine is probably due to my heavy foot. ;) I have noticed a slight improvement and then better still since I changed the...
Aside from the heavy foot on the accelerator, you're going to get lower milage for the first 600 miles or so while the engine breaks in. Try to keep the speed...
Hello James, I like the upgraded speakers, however I believe its also got to do with placement of speakers. I've got an RS coupe and the rear speakers are on...
I have a 2002 OBS (not sure how different they are from the 2004), and I regularly get 22-24 mpg in mixed city/hwy driving, and about 27- 29 on the freeway,...
Hi, Since this is a WRX list I'm sure the opinions will be biased but I'll keep that in mind :-) I drive a '99 Passat that runs really well so there's no need...
It is a Clarion CDC1200 (or something close to that). It uses the Clarion CeNet system with my head unit and processor. Like I said, there is plenty of room...
Subaru's have very good build quality of major components, i.e. engine, trans, differential, drivetrain. The all wheel drive is as good as any other put out by...
... My wife is getting 30 MPG in her 03. we have gotten 32 on Premium, but are not sure it was the gas or the actual terrian of the drive. the car has 6,000...
... Hash: SHA1 ... If you do any engine mods, expect the tranny to have issues. go to www.nasioc.net and read the transmission forums. but, that said, I'd...
I now have 34500 on engine and other 36,000 miles being towed behind my motorhome on my 2002 OBS. It has never seen the inside of a shop, mobil one every 3000 ...
Has anybody experienced an intermittent high-pitched buzz coming from above the driver and passenger-side front seats? I've been hearing this from the...
... Hash: SHA1 ... do you have a sunroof or anything? roof rack? any of those things on the roof of the car can buzz at high speeds... drive slower ;) (j/k) ...
... Hash: SHA1 ... well I work at REI and we sell Yakima racks. it's a little plastic 'wind shield' that goes between the front edge of your roof, and the...
He means "fairing," ie an aerodynamic piece to smooth out the airflow and hence the noise. An example would be the ones semi-trucks tractors use on their...
I concur. You cannot really directly compare an OBS or WRX to any model of Toyota or Honda. (Even though consumer reports certainly tries to...whole other ...
Jon, Thanks for your response.... I'm a little confused, an OBS is an Outback Sport.. (??). You beat your brother's GTI VR6 with an OBS? The first time...
They are both Imprezas of course but...Price, slightly wider, 16" alloys standard, slightly higher, more suspension travel (and a differnt suspension I think...
Oh, Kevin, look under the Outback area if it is the subaru site you are talking about. You'll find it there. I think that is how it is "marketed" (although...
