singletrack Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 So it finally stopped raining here in arid western CO, so I got to take the Roo on it's first real test. Since I don't even have a spare yet, I took it a little easy (read: throttled up all the big lines) and only went in a mile or so and back. The pics are from when the trail was tame such that I could trust the P-brake and get out. Or I could even open my doors for that matter... so this is the easy stuff. Everythings is from the Tabaguache Trail, about 2 miles from my apartment. Most of the dirt is from driving around in a flash flood on Sunday, on a sandy trail. This trail turns to glue when it gets wet, so I hadta wait for some sun. The dog drives good: First three-wheel! First time a Subaru's been up here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushbasher Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Looks cool! The dog pic is funny, didnt notice till I read the caption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet82 Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Looks good! What size tires are you running? How's the gearing for climbs? Train the dog to be your spotter for the trail rides. Glenn 82 SubaruHummer 01 Forester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archemitis Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 i swear they made emergency brakes just for takin pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajavwnsoobnut Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 hey hey that is good another spot that a subie has marked it's spot lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Hey glad to hear you got her dirty! Dog man did good lifting that tire up there for you to get a shot What size are those tires? They look big! Thats a spiffy wagon too; nice work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singletrack Posted November 2, 2004 Author Share Posted November 2, 2004 Looks good! Looks cool! Thanks! What size tires are you running? How's the gearing for climbs? 225/70/14, so like 26.5-27 ish. They're real friggin wide, though. Gearing was good, some sections are REAL steep, the Roo just chugged up it. It did stall halfway up a big scary rock move, and lit up the clutch getting going again. But that was my fault really; more gas initially and I would been fine. The roo did everything with ease, only scraped bottom a lil bit (again, my fault) although I've seen Jeeps rolled up there. These cars are friggin incredible! I also passed a lifted jeep on 33"s on the way out (he was slow) and he gave me the big . Cool! Train the dog to be your spotter for the trail rides. Right, he'd be off chasin' wabbits when I needed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Only 225/70 R14? Dang man they look like my 235/75 R15 on film there! As for climbing with big tires... it works fine. I climb VERY steap stuff with 235/75 R15s and those are just about 29" tall. Once you are in 4lo its all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matrixops Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Nice stuff there. Great looking Wagon. Must find a way to move back to CO!!!! MatrixOps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flowmastered87GL Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Hmmm looks just like my car will someday :cool: I have the same silver color, though I think I may got slightly larger on the tires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singletrack Posted November 2, 2004 Author Share Posted November 2, 2004 Only 225/70 R14? Dang man they look like my 235/75 R15 on film there! They may be bigger than 27", that's just what the calculator said. $45 @ Walmart!!! As for climbing with big tires... it works fine. I climb VERY steap stuff with 235/75 R15s and those are just about 29" tall. Once you are in 4lo its all good. Yeah, it was no big deal. I can still BARELY do 70 on the highway, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RnrRick Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Nice Pictures..... Looks like fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 LOL good old Wal-Mart... I'm running the $50 Liberator All Terrains from Wal-Mart right now :cool: Hopefully I can afford some mud terrains for next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singletrack Posted November 2, 2004 Author Share Posted November 2, 2004 LOL good old Wal-Mart... I'm running the $50 Liberator All Terrains from Wal-Mart right now Same here, since there 14s they're 3 or 4 bucks cheaper. The kids [mounting the tires] at wall-mart didn't know what a Peugot was, I think the lion on the center caps threw them a little bit - they thought I was putting a/t tires on a Ferrari or something. The service manager knew what a pug was, but still didn't understand why I wanted these tires.... until he helped me load um into the roo. It all clicked, and he got this big grin on his face.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasteland Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Dude, the wagon looks SICK! I might be back down your way this weekend. Maybe I'll bring the Brat and I'll show how to rally that thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singletrack Posted November 2, 2004 Author Share Posted November 2, 2004 Maybe I'll bring the Brat and I'll show how to rally that thing! We can go out to the 18rd OHV area and run the dunes. I've hada hankerin' to do that. Or bring your bike, this car eats up all my time and I don't get to ride enough! Lemme know if your coming down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stngllhm Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 did you get the lsd in yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archemitis Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 peepl dont want to sell/mount the tires for you, they get all freaked out when you say subaru, and mt, or truck tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singletrack Posted November 3, 2004 Author Share Posted November 3, 2004 did you get the lsd in yet Not yet, I've been pretty tied up with skool & work. Soon though. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subynut Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Once you are in 4lo its all good. Ha! Try driving though a rock garden or REALLY soft sand. 4Lo ain't low enough even with my 185/80 13s. Singletrack, Great looking wagon! Looks very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaSkeet Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 schweet... those racks really top off the looks overall. and the dog, of course. so no troubles in the walmart? lucky you... even with all the schtickers and decals i have on my car that say 4WD they wont mount offroad tires on my car. d*cks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RnrRick Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 so no troubles in the walmart? lucky you... even with all the schtickers and decals i have on my car that say 4WD they wont mount offroad tires on my car. d*cks. Thats funny..... I've never heard of such a thing around here. Just get a buddy to help you take your rims over to Walmart in another vehicle and say you are working on a dune buggy and you need some offroad tires.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandman Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 I've never heard of that either. Around here, if you show the money, they'll mount tires on whatever you want. Nice pics by the way. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushbasher Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 I think its some sort of liability thing, cause tire places have been sued for causing accidents by allowing the non-factory size tires to be installed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted November 3, 2004 Share Posted November 3, 2004 Yeah I avoided that whole situation by just bringing in my rims with old tires on it. Then just don't answer any questions about what they are going on. Also don't bable on about how they are going on your Subaru or they might turn down service! As Brushbasher said it can be a liabilty thing and its just company policy... welcome to PC USA :-p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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