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I have an '05 Forester 2.5X. I frequently get an exhaust smell when I drive with the driver side window down about 1". When I took it to the dealer to have an alarm installed ( bad move) I asked to have it checked. They said they checked it out, and all was "OK". I got a story about exhaust being close to the ground during cold weather, and that's why I get the odor, they said. I have been driving for a long, long, long, time, and have never experienced this before. I do not experience this in my Ranger PU, which is my second vehicle. The temps have ranged from 10, to 50 F, so as far as I'm concerned, thats not a reasonable explanation!! Anyone have a similar experience? Thanks, Frank

When you start the car, the airbag light goes on for a few seconds, then turns off. There is a good reason for this. If you get an inspector with the IQ of a grape, you should pass. If you don't, you won't They look for this. Frank

I just purchased an '05 Subaru Forester. Although there are kayak carriers that will fit the factory bars, they are not what I want. They don't fit well at all. Universal units that don't fit anything well. In the accessories brochure from the the dealer there is a set of square bars listed, #E36ESA100. I am trying to get some cross section measurements, width, and thickness. The bars with towers are $105, Thules locally are $250. I sent emails to a couple of vendors. The replies I got were "approximately 1 3/8 wide" "about an 1 1/2 wide". A lot of help. Am I dealing with moron city? I have two carrying attachments that are Thule, H2GO, and a J frame. I just would lke to know if they will fit. There are no local dealers that have them in stock, or know what the measurements are. I sure would appreciate any help! Thanks, Frank