Fastball Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Okay, mind you I live in PA where the roads would probably be smoother if they did them in cobblestone, but I am sick of the harsh ride of my '08 Legacy! This is my third Legacy, my 5th Subie, plus my wife drives an Outback sedan and my step-son has a 2000 Legacy. Of all these Subies, my '08 is the worst for ride comfort!! I have replaced the front struts last year with the OE replacements from Rock Auto, (KYB's), and this thing still rides horrible! I commute 40 miles one way to Baltimore area and it's gotten old...... LONG AGO!!! Not worried about track day handling, this is my daily driver and I want a better ride for comfort. Any suggestions??? Thanks for any/all input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KartRacerBoy Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 I've complained about the same thing to my wife. The bucking and all. Wait? Are we talking about the same thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCASEYS Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 "two" I donated to LegacyGT.com which allows me to have this nifty signature. If anything SCASEYS posts ever becomes a sticky i'm gonna light this whole place on fire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastball Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 Don't know. Never met your wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastball Posted September 5, 2014 Author Share Posted September 5, 2014 "three" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz95 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Check your LCA bushings on the front and back. When these wear out your ride gets crappy, plus they can make some annoying clunking noises. The upside is your ride quality improves along with the handling, the downside is, unless you have a press, it's not a DIY project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastball Posted September 9, 2014 Author Share Posted September 9, 2014 Passed both a Maryland and PA State vehicle inspection. Your from MD, isn't their state inspection rather tough? Think they would have let worn/bad LCA bushings slide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I don't think you will get better ride comfort that OEM springs and new shocks. Wait a sec. What tires are you running and are they in good shape? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz95 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Depends on where you get it inspected...MD inspections can be super tough or complete BS. Plus, MD cars only get inspected when ownership changes hands, not every year like PA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98legwag Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Passed both a Maryland and PA State vehicle inspection. Your from MD, isn't their state inspection rather tough? Think they would have let worn/bad LCA bushings slide? My car passed MD and VA with a bent tie rod..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastball Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 My mechanic is rather thorough and he knows the miles I drive and how I am with the upkeep of my vehicles. I bought it from a dealer in MD and I live in PA. It had to pass the MD inspection at the dealer and then the PA inspection when I transferred everything. I'm running Conti DWS's and they were brand new when I bought the car and it's rode rough ever since. In comparison This Legacy rides as rough as my '91 Taurus SHO that was set up with Eibach springs and Tokico struts. It rode a bit stiff, but she handled like it was on rails! My Subie doesn't handle ANYWHERE as well as the SHO, but she sure rides as rough/stiff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattg Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Put some new Michelins on it. Or trade it for a Cadillac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastball Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 They make an AWD that gets 30mpg and a 6'6" frame can fit comfortably in it and I'll buy the thing! Until then............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 YOu might have heard of the Escalade? Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastball Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 Yes, but have never heard of that boat getting 30mpg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 so what does have awd, gets 30 mpg and fits 6-6 person? I'm thinking a quad. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike07LGT Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 My car passed MD inspection 20k miles ago, and im in need of new LCA bushings already. They are cheap to purchase but expect to pay on the install. Luckily my buddy has the proper tool to do them for me! 03 WRB WRX (RIP) 04 JBP STI (sold) 07 DGM Legacy GT (RIP) 12 OBP STI (DD) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leviman Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Cadillac ATS is available with all wheel drive. And relatively light, around 3500 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 What LGT gets 30mpg? CTS awe should suit your bill. State Inspections may be rigorous on paper but rarely do they do more than look for brake pads and OBDII scans. DWS should be soft enough, what TP do you run? Also why change only front struts? There are a whole host of things that could result in a poor riding car, so I would suggest having a local subie shop check it out for you and let you know if there are any actual issues. -Mike Paisan http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/153798190.jpg Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Enthusiasts since 2001. Like us on Facebook! | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) |AIM: AZP Installs "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Side note my Touareg TDI is AWD, gets 30mpg and easily will fit a larger person. -Mike Paisan http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/153798190.jpg Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Enthusiasts since 2001. Like us on Facebook! | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) |AIM: AZP Installs "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastball Posted October 13, 2014 Author Share Posted October 13, 2014 When I bought the car the front left strut was blown, so I rplaced both front instead of just one that was leaking. I have a 2.5 Limited, not an LGT. Had the LCA bushings checked last week and they look practically new, so that is not the problem. 20+ years ago I was a huge JEEP guy, but then I bought an '87 XT Turbo GL10 that was loaded. First time I drove it in the snow,...well I have never owned another JEEP and have always had a Subie for the winter months. This '08 Legacy is my 5th and as I have said, rides hellish rough compared to ANY Subie I have ever owned. I'm starting to believe it's the low profile tires and the fact they are the Conti DWS, (I have run factory psi AND have tried running at 40psi; still rough), my father had a set of low profile Conti's on his Volvo and he noticed it rode rough as well with those tires. I'm ordering a new set of the Pirreli P7's from Tire Rack for my Subie and my wife's Outback sedan. Will let you know if this helps. Appreciate the input, but I won't own a German made car. Too many friends/family members have had nothing but headaches with theirs and one of them is a VW mechanic at Autohaus in Lancaster. He drives a WRX now, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 For some reason I thought you had a LGT... I've owned about 10+ Subies and we work on them daily so their snow capabilities are well known. The DWS actually has a very soft sidewall so I'm not sure the tires themselves are the issue. I don't mind the German cars, just buy the BtoB warranty for it and dump it before that is up... Have to say so far in 11 months I've put 32,000 miles on my Touareg and just turned 31 mpg @ 80mph on a trip upstate NY. -Mike Paisan http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/153798190.jpg Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Enthusiasts since 2001. Like us on Facebook! | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.AZP1 (2971) |AIM: AZP Installs "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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