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Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 12-22-2010, 10:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 473
Posted By RuhRoh!
Routine maintenance or a mechanic's upsell?

Looking for new snowtires, and decided to get a quote from my local independent shop.

The service writer gave me a quote and added $90 saying I would "absolutely" want to have an alignment...
Forum: Wheels/Tires 04-29-2010, 12:09 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,912
Posted By RuhRoh!
Well, just had the Contis swapped out for a set...

Well, just had the Contis swapped out for a set of Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sports and drove them home -- about five miles. Can't review anything but the noise yet, but the difference there is...
Forum: Wheels/Tires 04-27-2010, 10:38 AM
Replies: 306
Views: 57,389
Posted By RuhRoh!
Reviewed Tire: Continental ContiExtreme DW...

Reviewed Tire: Continental ContiExtreme DW (215/45 ZR-17 XL) -- summer max performance

Location: Northern Virginia

Use: Daily driver/roadtrip/familymobile -- mostly suburban driving, with a...
Forum: Wheels/Tires 04-27-2010, 10:26 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,912
Posted By RuhRoh!
UPDATE ON THE CONTINENTAL CONTIEXTREME DW As...

UPDATE ON THE CONTINENTAL CONTIEXTREME DW

As I reported earlier in the thread, a salesman at the Tire Rack talked me out of the Hankooks, warning me that directional tires on a powerful all-wheel...
Forum: Wheels/Tires 04-09-2010, 11:35 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,912
Posted By RuhRoh!
You know, the jury is still out -- but for a...

You know, the jury is still out -- but for a strange reason.

I actually ordered two sets of these tires ( edit: I'm now talking about the CONTINENTAL CONTIEXTREME DW), one for my 2001 VW GTI GLX...
Forum: Wheels/Tires 03-31-2010, 09:08 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,912
Posted By RuhRoh!
Got them mounted today and proceeded to drive...

Got them mounted today and proceeded to drive about an hour on a combination of freeways and suburban streets. My daughter had fallen asleep in the back (hence my hour-long trip) so no high-speed...
Forum: Wheels/Tires 03-30-2010, 02:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 356
Posted By RuhRoh!
Yep -- that they do. I was pretty much...

Yep -- that they do.

I was pretty much decided on getting new ones, but I thought I would check to see if other people thought the same as me.

Placed an order for Continental ConiExtreme DW...
Forum: Wheels/Tires 03-29-2010, 04:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 356
Posted By RuhRoh!
Eight year old tires...

Continental ContiSportContact 2 on my 2001 GTI GLX. Purchased and mounted in 2004, manufactured in October 2002, and they have between 5/32" and 6/32" tread left.

If I were to go by tread alone, I...
Forum: Wheels/Tires 03-29-2010, 04:05 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,912
Posted By RuhRoh!
Well, just went ahead and ordered a set from the...

Well, just went ahead and ordered a set from the Tire Rack.

Only I ordered a set of Continental ContiExtreme DW tires.

The salesman at the TireRack warned that the Ventus, being a directional...
Forum: Wheels/Tires 03-25-2010, 04:42 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,912
Posted By RuhRoh!
Thanks -- keep me posted.

Thanks -- keep me posted.
Forum: Wheels/Tires 03-23-2010, 05:24 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,912
Posted By RuhRoh!
I like the price, but as you said, I couldn't...

I like the price, but as you said, I couldn't find any reviews. Know anything about these? I like the price, but am hesitant about pulling the trigger on something completely unknown....
Forum: Wheels/Tires 03-22-2010, 07:25 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,912
Posted By RuhRoh!
Questions about Hankook Ventus V12 evo K110 (and other questions....)

So I've had my Legacy GT Limited Wagon 5-speed for almost five years and 75,000 miles now, and since I have been running dedicated snow tires during the winter, I am only now reaching the point that...
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 08-17-2008, 08:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 216
Posted By RuhRoh!
NoVa detailing/paintless ding remover recommendations?

So last year I hand waxed my car at dusk and must have gotten my applicator contaminated without knowing it. Yep -- nice swirl marks all over my regal blue wagon.:mad:

I also have to say, I have...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 11-29-2007, 08:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,367
Posted By RuhRoh!
What's involved in installing the auto-dimming...

What's involved in installing the auto-dimming mirror? If it's easy (I have neither many tools nor much mechanical talent) I might be interested....
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 11-27-2007, 07:28 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 6,091
Posted By RuhRoh!
Hmmm... mostly minor things, but in no particular...

Hmmm... mostly minor things, but in no particular order:

--its thirst for premium fuel;
--during the rain, its completely ineffective rain gutters;
--at night, the overhead light is much too far...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 11-12-2007, 12:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 572
Posted By RuhRoh!
If you have kids (I'm guessing you do since you...

If you have kids (I'm guessing you do since you need to fit a child seat) you might want to consider a wagon.

The only Legacy that would fit your needs would be an XT Outback Limited (turbo and...
Forum: Member Classifieds - ARCHIVE 10-04-2007, 03:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 813
Posted By RuhRoh!
pm sent

pm sent
Forum: Member Classifieds - ARCHIVE 10-01-2007, 08:47 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 813
Posted By RuhRoh!
I'll talk to my brother and see if he has the...

I'll talk to my brother and see if he has the cash right now....
Forum: Mid-Atlantic 10-01-2007, 08:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 723
Posted By RuhRoh!
Stohlman in Herndon used to be Paul Brothers...

Stohlman in Herndon used to be Paul Brothers Subaru. I think it changed ownership about a year ago or so.

In July 2005 I bought my 2005 Legacy GT wagon limited 5-speed from them -- I had emailed...
Forum: Member Classifieds - ARCHIVE 10-01-2007, 07:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 813
Posted By RuhRoh!
Where in Jersey are you? I know my brother...

Where in Jersey are you?

I know my brother is looking for rims and I might be able to swing a local pickup if you're near I-95....
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 09-28-2007, 09:27 AM
Replies: 233
Views: 12,580
Posted By RuhRoh!
I wonder if that's how severe it is with the...

I wonder if that's how severe it is with the people complaining the loudest (if so, then it's certainly worth complaining about).

My 05 Legacy Wagon GT 5-speed has what I would characterize as a...
Forum: Member Classifieds - ARCHIVE 05-07-2007, 01:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,221
Posted By RuhRoh!
Such a deal! And only $800 more than I paid for...

Such a deal! And only $800 more than I paid for my brand-spankin'-new '05 LGT limited five-speed wagon in July 2005!

:icon_roll
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 03-07-2007, 01:26 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 26,761
Posted By RuhRoh!
Of course, any info that we assemble here is...

Of course, any info that we assemble here is purely anecdotal and has no statistical significance whatsoever.

That said, my 05 Legacy GT Wagon Limited (25k miles, purchased new 7/05) has had very...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 02-20-2007, 09:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 717
Posted By RuhRoh!
It fits, with the proviso I mentioned -- there...

It fits, with the proviso I mentioned -- there will be some interference with the hatch, but if you put it as far forward as possible, it will be minor and can be managed.

No Thule load bar kit --...
Forum: Fourth Generation Legacy (2005 - 2009) 02-19-2007, 09:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 717
Posted By RuhRoh!
Yep -- with twins on the way you are absolutely...

Yep -- with twins on the way you are absolutely going to need a nice big topbox. I have only one child, but if the entire family is going someplace for an extended trip and we have to bring all of...
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