simple Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Well after owning my '06 OB XT for two months I believe I am done tweaking for at least a little while. It has been a fun experience with a new car brand. Super easy to work on, parts are inexpensive, and of course a nice knowledgeable online community to get hints, tips, and used parts from. Let me know what you think. The VW Passat below was my last car. I loved it but the maintenance killed its value to me. Too many weekends spent fixing stuff. Mods are: JDM Tails Megan Racing Coilovers JDM Rear ASB Cobb Accessport V.2 4300k Xenons Lamin-X yellow fog tint 18 x 7.5 ADR Z1 http://lh5.google.com/onegear.onelove/RzeZRtQjNSI/AAAAAAAABoI/2bW8yXdvyPc/s800/DSCF2395.JPGhttp://lh4.google.com/onegear.onelove/RzeZidQjNTI/AAAAAAAABoQ/PFL7ggQwM3Q/s800/DSCF2396.JPGhttp://bikepartsdotcom.typepad.com/photos/msc_2/img_1584.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainmorgan Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Clean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftride Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 looks good i like the drop. *vb gallery* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacks GT Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 looks sweet. on what site can you find the jdm tails Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmoll70 Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 looks sweet. on what site can you find the jdm tails I got a used set from HKC-Speed.com I couldn't believe shipping from Japan was so fast! Thanks for the compliments. I can't wait to drop it another inch in the summer. These wheels will be off in a week when the snow tires show up for the stock 17 inchers. I'm thinking eyebrows to enhance the look. Maybe even paint the hood scoop flat black to match the trim. Opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urfsin Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I like it!! I really like the look of an OBXT with a lowered stance. With the fender flares it looks mean. Slide It Sideways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmoe Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 That's the best looking OB XT I've seen! I think the hood scoop idea would look pretty cool. Maybe smoke the front marker and tails too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 is that Vail behind the VW? painting the scoop might make it look bigger My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urfsin Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 It's just too bad the tires can't go all the way to the outer edge of the fenders That would look really mean I run 245/45/18 tires on 8.5" wide wheels (48 offset, 3mm spacer in rear) and I have no rubbing issues at all. It fills the gap quite nice. Slide It Sideways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I run 245/45-18 as well, but on 8" wide wheels No rubbing either. Why the spacers on the rear? My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urfsin Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 The inner sidewall of my back tire would rub ever so slightly against the inner side of the plastic wheel well. I did not have to use the spacer, but I thought it was a good idea. Now I have a quasi staggered fitment Slide It Sideways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 i've got at least an inch of clearence on mine....weird spacer is just wearing out your bearings.... ditch it if you can. My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 is that Vail behind the VW? painting the scoop might make it look bigger Actually, it is Angel Fire, NM. We race there in the summer. A 3mm will have almost no impact on the bearings. Now a 15 or 20mm spacer is a whole different story. VW guys use spacers a lot to get the perfect look. My passat had 18x8.5 with a 45et. It cleared the suspension arms by 1mm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawfish Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Very clean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewster Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 i've got at least an inch of clearence on mine....weird spacer is just wearing out your bearings.... ditch it if you can.That's probably the difference between 8" and 8 1/2" wheels if all the offsets are similar. Also depending on the tires the widths may be different. I have/had 8 1/2" wheels w/48mm offsets running 245/45 and I barely touch the inner wheelwell in back, not enough contact to require a spacer. I think this is the first lowered all white Outback that i've seen, i like the look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple Posted November 14, 2007 Author Share Posted November 14, 2007 here is a another photo of the Passat from years ago. Also, a photo of the Outback from the day I got it. http://lh5.google.com/onegear.onelove/Rzsw-kL30YI/AAAAAAAABpI/c_VzbV7zSJM/s800/giantonwagon.jpghttp://lh6.google.com/onegear.onelove/Rzsw-0L30ZI/AAAAAAAABpQ/5CTg4MMn7J4/s800/Outback-1stDay.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacks GT Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 I got a used set from HKC-Speed.com I couldn't believe shipping from Japan was so fast! Thanks for the compliments. I can't wait to drop it another inch in the summer. These wheels will be off in a week when the snow tires show up for the stock 17 inchers. I'm thinking eyebrows to enhance the look. Maybe even paint the hood scoop flat black to match the trim. Opinions? My new favourite site lol i like the silver ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natoli4 Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lo Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 still and always will be a fan of VW. here is a another photo of the Passat from years ago. Also, a photo of the Outback from the day I got it. http://lh5.google.com/onegear.onelove/Rzsw-kL30YI/AAAAAAAABpI/c_VzbV7zSJM/s800/giantonwagon.jpghttp://lh6.google.com/onegear.onelove/Rzsw-0L30ZI/AAAAAAAABpQ/5CTg4MMn7J4/s800/Outback-1stDay.jpg 258k miles - Stock engine/minor suspension upgrades/original shocks/rear struts replaced at 222k/4 passenger side wheel bearings/3 clutches/1 radiator/3 turbos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple Posted January 10, 2008 Author Share Posted January 10, 2008 I am also. My wife drives a new GTI 4-Door in Candy White. It is so enjoyable to drive. More fun than my Outback that is for certain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmraman Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Mine is bone stock and I am looking an doing a few upgrades. But here is a pic of my car. http://farm1.static.flickr.com/77/200740998_353a1bfe0c_o.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmraman Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 Well after owning my '06 OB XT for two months I believe I am done tweaking for at least a little while. It has been a fun experience with a new car brand. Super easy to work on, parts are inexpensive, and of course a nice knowledgeable online community to get hints, tips, and used parts from. Let me know what you think. The VW Passat below was my last car. I loved it but the maintenance killed its value to me. Too many weekends spent fixing stuff. Mods are: JDM Tails Megan Racing Coilovers JDM Rear ASB Cobb Accessport V.2 4300k Xenons Lamin-X yellow fog tint 18 x 7.5 ADR Z1 http://lh5.google.com/onegear.onelove/RzeZRtQjNSI/AAAAAAAABoI/2bW8yXdvyPc/s800/DSCF2395.JPGhttp://lh4.google.com/onegear.onelove/RzeZidQjNTI/AAAAAAAABoQ/PFL7ggQwM3Q/s800/DSCF2396.JPGhttp://bikepartsdotcom.typepad.com/photos/msc_2/img_1584.jpg Nice car. What parts did you use to lower it? how much lower is it over stock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacks GT Posted February 3, 2008 Share Posted February 3, 2008 Well after owning my '06 OB XT for two months I believe I am done tweaking for at least a little while. It has been a fun experience with a new car brand. Super easy to work on, parts are inexpensive, and of course a nice knowledgeable online community to get hints, tips, and used parts from. Let me know what you think. The VW Passat below was my last car. I loved it but the maintenance killed its value to me. Too many weekends spent fixing stuff. Mods are: JDM Tails Megan Racing Coilovers JDM Rear ASB Cobb Accessport V.2 4300k Xenons Lamin-X yellow fog tint 18 x 7.5 ADR Z1 http://lh5.google.com/onegear.onelove/RzeZRtQjNSI/AAAAAAAABoI/2bW8yXdvyPc/s800/DSCF2395.JPGhttp://lh4.google.com/onegear.onelove/RzeZidQjNTI/AAAAAAAABoQ/PFL7ggQwM3Q/s800/DSCF2396.JPG very very very nice ride m8, good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple Posted February 5, 2008 Author Share Posted February 5, 2008 thanks for the compliments guys! I'm not sure how much lower than stock but it should be about 2 inches. I'll be dropping it some more this spring/summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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