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  • Birthday 02/01/1969

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    Colorado Springs, CO
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    2017 Outback
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  1. Currently own a 2017 Outback. Nice car, the wife uses it and it does have good room inside. Think of it more as a wagon than an SUV and you'll be alright.
  2. Honestly, I think the EZ30 was a great engine and in very basic form it was at 256HP. A slightly more stout design could easily run at 350. Heck, isn't the dude from Finland with a supercharger on here? I forget.
  3. Well, I live in Germany, so $8 to ship it overseas makes the price very attractive. And I saw the $2 difference, WTF?
  4. I wound up getting it from RockAuto. $104 and $102, fully loaded. And shipping is only $8 so it works for me.
  5. UPDATE: Jegs just changed the price to $138 each, and I hadn't even checked out yet. F'er's.
  6. I just had my car inspected today and the guy told me the bushings were starting to go, so I saw this thread looking for a how to do but got some great pricing information. Jess.com has them for $95 each with free shipping: Shopping Cart Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly 2005-2009 Subaru Legacy 2005-2009 Subaru Outback Part Number # 662-CMS80182 This item is expected to ship 01/12/16. $95.99 Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly 2005-2009 Subaru Legacy 2005-2009 Subaru Outback Part Number # 662-CMS80181 This item is expected to ship 01/12/16. $95.99 I'll scour the 4th Gen area and find the how to.
  7. I did use a zip tie for one side, as I left the axle on so the room was tough to work in. So next time I will pull both fronts and re seal the boots. I think re-greasing would also be wise. It's not like I have a lot of mileage on the car (53K Km over 8 years), but cleaning out the joints and fresh grease will make it last longer.
  8. Very little has leaked, but the passenger side grease seems a bit thin, so I think a reboot is in order. The driver side is seeping very, very little. So if I am under there, I may as well do both.
  9. After being under the car this weekend, I can only say this applies to my 3.0R: Who the !@#$ though this would be a good idea without removing the half shaft? Heh. Really, the outers were both fine, it was both inners (not 1) that were leaking a little. No tears. I left the shafts in place, which meant working between the cats with little room to do the work. I could not re-band the boot, but I used a really good tie wrap (very wide and strong. It should hold until I can figure out the next move. So I am pondering ordering two new boot kits and rebuilding or getting two new half shafts. Hmmm.... Is the aggravation worth the $50-100 saved? And if the half shaft does not fit then what? I must mail order (2 weeks), then if it does not work, pay to ship it back. Damn. These Germans are just so expensive for parts/service.
  10. I ordered the kit, so it should be here late next week. However, I will get my first close look at it this weekend. If the clamp is loose only, I'll inspect, re-grease, then camp it down. The nearest Autozone for me is about 4700 miles away. Shipping heavy things to Germany is expensive. I'll try the inspect/reboot option first. I do have access to a full garage with lift bays and air tools, so that makes it a lot easier.
  11. Guys, I read all 33 plus pages, but my car is a bit different. It's a 3.0R JDM spec B (5EAT), and it is an EZ30 engine, the same as the USDM. So armed with that knowledge, here's the situation: The passenger side outer boot has a small leak (very fresh grease). So I think I caught it just at the start. The part listing for what I think I need is this: Non-OEM CV Axel Shaft OEM CV Axel from Subarupartsforyou.com Or should I just reboot it? Beck Arnley CV Boot Kit I hate the thought of going to a dealer here in Germany for a JDM car. But I do have access to a lift and proper tools.
  12. Love the thought behind this. Love being different. Subscribed. Have you talked to Tomcat? He has a H6 3.6, but may be able to offer some high HP advice? I was too lazy to read the whole thread, so if you are just shoot me.
  13. That's insane.... Love the Cusco suspension piece, and the STI strut tower brace...
  14. I found you Carl.....
  15. For normal to spirited driving, the OEM pads should be just fine. As long as you are putting new pads/rotors, you may as well have them flush your brake fluid and give you new. That will help pedal feel a lot.
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