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  1. Regarding the STIFFER Swaybar, It wasn't put in to correct this condition, it was put in the elminate the tail wagging with the stock Swaybar that's installed in the cars that are built in the USA (20mm is the standard everywhere elso I'm told). This condition is pre-oversteer, it's dynamic rear suspension based in my view/experence. I installed it last spring so this is the first winter driving it with it installed. All I can tell you is that the condition is greatly reduced (but it always hard to compare winter driving conditions from one day to the other). This is my third AWD car I have owned (88 Pontiac STE AWD - 98 Legacy (which doesn't have the issue) and the 05 OB Sedan). I live in Michigan and travel 40 to 50K a year for my work (Company supplies front wheel drive/non Subaru). I was an Instructer for 19 months for USMC at the Military Defensive Drive School in Quantico Virginia, so I'm pretty confident in my winter driving skills. I also owned a 76 Jeep CJ5 back when I was in the Marines in the 70's, which was the worst winter vehicle I ever owned (monster mud tires and a short wheel-base and snow don't make it). The concerning aspect is this vehicle can't be driven at a speed that the other traffic is traveling at when these conditions are in-place. I've made the car better (the Dunlop M3's have helped also) but I would say it no where as good in these conditions as my 98 Legacy.
  2. Thanks for the replys. Tirerack.com has them (M3) highly rated so like always it depends who you ask. What's nice about Tirerack's data is that it's ratings system is based on real life owners of the product. I have had the car aligned and there wasn't anything major that was off (minor adustments). Subaru must know something is wrong since they just issued a technical update on changes to the spec for the rear alignment and to make sure rear tires are at 30psi with no load <200 LBS. and 37.5 when greated then 200 LBS. If you go to http://www.subaruoutback.org/ there's a very active thread on this topic. Do a search for "05 Outback and Newer DANGEROUS ON THIN ICE". I didn't start the thread but have experernced the issue. I own a 98 Legacy also and driving the same road, same conditions, and it's a night and day difference. The 98 is safe and secure. The 05 is a handful. I drive around 40K a year for busines in all types of conditions (company car and not a Subaru). So I'm aware how to drive in these conditions (and don't expect to drive on thin snow/ice conditions the same as dry pavement) but when other car/trucks are passing you left and right, and to keep the car safe you need to stay way below the speed the other traffic is traveling, there's an issue (and I beleive its with the car). The bases of me asking this here was to determine if there's a difference with the 05 and newer Legacy's compared to the Outbacks.
  3. I have an 05 Outback Sedan 3.0 and it seems that the rear end is always breaking lose (very unsecure feeling) when driving on thin black ice or snow conditions at highway speed (above 50 MPH). This topic is pretty hot on the Outback Fourm, I was wondering if 05 and newer Legacy owners have the same issue/feeling. I have upgraded to winter tires (Dunlop M3's) and installed a upgraded rear swaybar (seems to have helped). Driving the same roads other cars and trucks pass me like I'm a little old lady when these conditions are in-place. Thanks In Advance
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