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The only problem is that the Forester only has one rear tow hook on the right side, hence the Loyale.

I lot less work than shoveling the whole thing!

I have been very busy lately with work, school and other stuff in my life lately, so I haven't been around too much; however, I wanted to share this with you guys: THE SUBARU TOW PLOW Ingredients: 1 driveway with 6" of new fluffy snow, plus 8" of hard packed old snow 1 Subaru with two tow rings on the rear 1 Yakima Load Warrior roof basket (others may work too) 1 large, heavy, cumbersome object that fit on roof basket (I used a plastic box with 100 lbs of my Army junk) 1 tow strap Optional: 2 carabiners, not the weak ones, mine were climbing grade 1 bungee cord Put roof basket on end of driveway, in a way that you may back up the Subaru to it. Place cumbersome object on roof basket. Connect tow strap to tow rings on rear of vehicle, in such a manner that the strap forms two even lines between the roof basket and the tow rings on car. You may use the carabiners to attach tow strap to car or roof basket, and you may use the bungee cord to keep your cumbersome object planted on the basket, unless you like seeing your stuff being strewn by the street as you plow. Get into Subaru and drive up and down the driveway to remove snow. When you drive you may want to drive to one side of the driveway, and then back down the other, so that your tow path is wider. After doing your driveway in a satisfactory manner you may also do your street (I did!). Keep you speed low, as the tow plow will tend to float over the snow and not do such a good job when you are going fast. I found out 15 mph was getting too fast for this. When your neighbor asks you what are you doing dragging a loaded roof basket with a tow strap, explain to him you are plowing the road. Marvel at the puzzle look in his face. You want pictures? Of course you do! Here is the tow plow connected to the Subaru Notice that the large, heavy, cumbersome object is essential to weigh down the roof rack for a proper plowing job. Side view of tow plow, notice the snow levels in front and behind it. Rear view of the revolutionary Subaru Tow Plow View of attachment on the rear of the vehicle, using two carabiners to connect the tow strap to the tow rings. I was worried that the muffler might melt the cheap Walmart nylon tow strap, but it was fine. I don't know if it was the outside temperature was too cold to melt nylon, or if the Loyale's exhaust has enough leaks that the exhaust gases are cold when the reach the muffler. Probably the latter. Here is the driveway before the tow job, notice the tire tracks through the new, fluffy snow. Here is the driveway after the tow job. The center was done by the Subaru Tow Plow, and the edges were done with a snow shovel. Disclaimer: No roof baskets were harmed on the plowing job, despite the flexing on the aerodynamic plate. I gotta patent this!

Here is more: Ronald Reagan's BRAT That's one good looking BRAT!

Yep, forbidden here too...

I see on many forums that when people ask "what size wire should I use?" the answer sometimes sounds like either "the biggest the better", or an arbitrary gauge size without basis for the choice. The gauge size might be correct, or not. As an aircraft mechanic, I am obliged to use the proper size wire when I do repairs, and there are guides I must use. These two graphs are good references for making wire selections. For automotive applications, assume the circuit voltage to be 14v for this purpose. This graph is to be used for continuous loads, like driving and fog lights or anything else that must be continuously powered. This chart shows two curvers, 1 and 2, for wire that are either bundled or hanging in free air. That is due to the fact that wires in bundles can't dissipate heat as well as thos hanging in free air. For most add-on automotive applications the cable is hanging in free air (not bundled), so I'd use curve 2. This one should be used for intermittent loads, such as horns, brake and turn signals, etc. These are instructions for using the charts above. Granted, these are for installation on aircraft, but if it's good enough for an aircraft, must be good enough for a car, imho. I hope this helps anyone trying to determine wire size for any application.

No Turbo here, but why would it fit on a Turbo, but not on a n/a?

Would an H Brace for a 06 Impreza fit a 08 Forester?

Mine does have the heated mirrors, but not the windshield or seats.

Mine is a 2008 2.5X Sports, does that mean it has an LSD? It doesn't feel like it...

Excellent stuff, thanks!

I have been trying to convince the wife that we need some vacation in Oregon this year, and that we should drive the Forester down there. I love road trips, she's not too keen of them... If I do go I'll be in the blue Forester with Alaska plates! By the way, I looked at all the pics of WCSS10 and I didn't see one single Forester! Were there any present? I saw plenty of Imprezas, Legacys, Loyales, Brats, Bajas, etc I didn't see one single Forester or Tribeca.

I'm just curious about dropping a LSD in my Forester... 5MT, 4.111:1 if I'm not wrong (correct me if I am).

Yeah, damn fat fingers!