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Forum: Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - ) 12-22-2011, 02:21 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 32,562
Posted By safdc
I agree with this observation. My Legacy...

I agree with this observation.

My Legacy wanders significantly more when loaded with passengers, a trunk full of luggage and a full tank of gas.
Forum: Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - ) 12-03-2011, 12:00 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 32,562
Posted By safdc
I have considered upgrading from my current 2010...

I have considered upgrading from my current 2010 2.5i Premium CVT to a 2012 or 2013 Limited.

However, the fact remains that I do not enjoy the inconsistant nature of how my Legacy handles on the...
Forum: Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - ) 10-21-2011, 07:10 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 32,562
Posted By safdc
I started this thread 20 months, 388 posts,...

I started this thread 20 months, 388 posts, 18,914 views and 20,000 miles ago after my first highway excursion with the new Legacy.

At that time and to my dismay, I realized that my Legacy had...
Forum: Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - ) 07-29-2011, 07:16 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,216
Posted By safdc
Where did you purchase those filters?

Where did you purchase those filters?
Forum: Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - ) 07-12-2011, 06:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,297
Posted By safdc
Even with the road salt exposure, I don't think...

Even with the road salt exposure, I don't think that surface rust like this developing on such a new car is reasonable.
Forum: Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - ) 07-07-2011, 07:57 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 32,562
Posted By safdc
If appropriate, could a moderator merge this...

If appropriate, could a moderator merge this thread with the thread below as they appear to relate to the same "wandering" issue ?
...
Forum: Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - ) 07-07-2011, 07:18 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 32,562
Posted By safdc
To some extent 5th generation Legacy (and...

To some extent 5th generation Legacy (and Outback) owners previous driving and vehicle ownership experiences may come into play here. Many who have these problems simply may not even know the...
Forum: Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - ) 07-06-2011, 07:57 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 32,562
Posted By safdc
I believe in some cases the wandering may be...

I believe in some cases the wandering may be related to poor engineering in the suspension / steering design of the 5th generation Legacy. Since picking up my Legacy 18,000 miles ago I have found...
Forum: Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - ) 07-05-2011, 08:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,297
Posted By safdc
I'm surprised that more people have not commented...

I'm surprised that more people have not commented on this surface rust thread. Seems like there should be some concern here.
Forum: Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - ) 06-29-2011, 05:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,297
Posted By safdc
Surface rust on trunk lid

While reaching to close my trunk I noticed what appeared to be paint bubbling and surface rust forming around the margins of the four small holes that are on the underside edge of the trunk lid. It...
Forum: Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - ) 05-21-2011, 07:58 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 32,562
Posted By safdc
HJC, would you mind sharing why the TSB work was...

HJC, would you mind sharing why the TSB work was performed on your Legacy. Was the work done on your car solely for "vibration/shimmy" related complaints? And were you also experiencing...
Forum: Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - ) 05-21-2011, 03:02 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 32,562
Posted By safdc
Has anyone who has had the shimmy/vibration "fix"...

Has anyone who has had the shimmy/vibration "fix" performed noticed a reduction in swaying/wandering/darting/tramlining after the work was done?
Forum: Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - ) 05-01-2011, 08:36 AM
Replies: 1,489
Views: 97,759
Posted By safdc
When I first got my Legacy I had a set of...

When I first got my Legacy I had a set of Yokohama Envigors installed with hopes of improving highway wandering and reducing steering wheel vibrations.

Although the stiffer Yoko's made the car...
Forum: Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - ) 04-24-2011, 07:50 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 32,562
Posted By safdc
I started this thread just over a year ago once I...

I started this thread just over a year ago once I realized that something was seriously off with the way my Legacy handled on the highway.

As others here have confirmed these cars are sometimes...
Forum: Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - ) 03-26-2011, 09:47 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 32,562
Posted By safdc
My 2010 Legacy 2.5i CVT now has 14,000 miles on...

My 2010 Legacy 2.5i CVT now has 14,000 miles on the odometer. The car has had a tendency to wander on the highway since I picked it up over a year ago.

A 4 wheel alignment did not help resolve...
Forum: Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - ) 02-20-2011, 12:19 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 32,562
Posted By safdc
Besides the wandering I also have had some...

Besides the wandering I also have had some "steering vibration" related concerns as well. My car had horrible vibrations in the steering wheel the first several thousand miles I had it. The...
Forum: Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - ) 02-20-2011, 09:37 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 32,562
Posted By safdc
Halwith, I started this thread last March after I...

Halwith, I started this thread last March after I first realized that my Legacy had a tendency to wander significantly on the highway.

For me a 4 wheel alignment and road force balance did not...
Forum: Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - ) 02-12-2011, 01:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,861
Posted By safdc
My wife and I both find that using an air...

My wife and I both find that using an air adjustable back support significantly improves the seating comfort in the Legacy. Especially on long trips.

The one we use can be found at ...
Forum: Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - ) 02-07-2011, 05:10 PM
Replies: 1,489
Views: 97,759
Posted By safdc
It will be interesting to see how they reply to...

It will be interesting to see how they reply to this issue. Please keep us posted.
Forum: Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - ) 02-05-2011, 10:05 AM
Replies: 1,489
Views: 97,759
Posted By safdc
Thank you for posting this.

Thank you for posting this.
Forum: Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - ) 02-04-2011, 03:35 PM
Replies: 1,489
Views: 97,759
Posted By safdc
In my case they required that I put the OEM...

In my case they required that I put the OEM Bridgestone Turanzas back on before they would even Road Force Balance it. Fortunately I still had access to them when I needed them.

And now the TSB...
Forum: Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - ) 02-04-2011, 10:16 AM
Replies: 1,489
Views: 97,759
Posted By safdc
I agree. Mine also seems extremely sensitive to...

I agree. Mine also seems extremely sensitive to tire pressure fluctuations, variations in load, cross winds and irregularities in road surface.

Due to vibration/handling concerns I replaced the...
Forum: Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - ) 02-04-2011, 08:09 AM
Replies: 1,489
Views: 97,759
Posted By safdc
Yesterday morning after hopping on the highway my...

Yesterday morning after hopping on the highway my Legacy developed significant and alarming steering wheel shimmy/chassis vibrations. The shimmy/vibrations started at around 55mph and worsened with...
Forum: Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - ) 01-16-2011, 09:37 AM
Replies: 1,489
Views: 97,759
Posted By safdc
This is interesting to hear. My Legacy now has...

This is interesting to hear. My Legacy now has 12,000 miles on it and for the first few months was plagued with vibration issues. A Road Force Balance helped significantly, but did not completely...
Forum: Fifth Generation Legacy (2010 - ) 01-03-2011, 07:24 PM
Replies: 1,489
Views: 97,759
Posted By safdc
With the car loaded up I have noticed some...

With the car loaded up I have noticed some handling changes that I believe may be inter-related to the "vibration" issue. Following are my experiences with steering "vibrations" and highway...
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