Whammy's Dadwagon Project - Outback 3.6R

[Whammy]

So, some of you know I recently sold the ZHP to another enthusiast here in the Denver area. It was time to pass her on and I'm glad the ZHP has gone to a good home. With losing my 4Runner to a car accident and frame rust, I needed a vehicle that could do both winter and summer duties in Colorado and be somewhat fun to drive.

Last month, I picked up a 2016 Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited. It has under 30,000mi and is fully warranted up to 100,000mi. I got what I thought was a good deal on the purchase, especially buying the extended warranty at employee pricing.
https://i.imgur.com/xof7BCb.jpg?1

Planned Mods for the OB:

Weather Floor Mats - Front, Rear, Cargo *Done*
Upgraded Rear Sway Bar *Done*
Upgraded Front & Rear Sway Bar Bushings *Done, partially*
Transmission Anti-Wobble Bushing
Catback or Custom Exhaust
Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch
XRT Engine Tuning

[ELCID86]

Congratulations from another new Subie owner. We just picked up a 2018 2.5 Limited CPO.
I have not even driven ours yet (wife’s DD).
I’m interested in a hitch as well. And some type of bike rack (hitch or roof mounted).
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181019/047c403a2cb01f3d944ab659ca46df49.jpg

[Whammy]

Congratulations from another new Subie owner. We just picked up a 2018 2.5 Limited CPO.
I have not even driven ours yet (wife’s DD).
I’m interested in a hitch as well. And some type of bike rack (hitch or roof mounted).
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181019/047c403a2cb01f3d944ab659ca46df49.jpg

I saw that! I am going this route with the hitch: https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/Subaru/Outback+Wagon/2016/76227.html?vehicleid=201669970

This version does not require any drilling into the frame. The rear bumper needs to be pulled off so that it can be attached.

[ELCID86]

I saw that! I am going this route with the hitch: https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch/Subaru/Outback+Wagon/2016/76227.html?vehicleid=201669970

This version does not require any drilling into the frame. The rear bumper needs to be pulled off so that it can be attached.

I hadn’t seen that one. I watched a YouTube video today on one that requires holes drilled. I think I may take that route. #dunno

[BMWCurves]

Cool purchase, Whammy!

[Whammy]

Not a lot of updates since purchasing. I've added Weathertech front/rear/cargo mats. I also hit 30,000mi this weekend (car had 26,000mi when purchased).
https://i.imgur.com/jRUl5k4.jpg?1

Decided to change the oil and discovered the oil pan gushes fluid. Almost spilled onto my garage floor. Great design Subaru. #facepalm

[ELCID86]

Not a lot of updates since purchasing. I've added Weathertech front/rear/cargo mats. I also hit 30,000mi this weekend (car had 26,000mi when purchased).
https://i.imgur.com/jRUl5k4.jpg?1

Decided to change the oil and discovered the oil pan gushes fluid. Almost spilled onto my garage floor. Great design Subaru. #facepalm

Good to know (assume the 2.5 is similar). I may go for the extraction route...

[ELCID86]

BTW how are you liking the eyesight adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and whatever they call the thing that nudges you back towards the middle of the lane?

[Whammy]

Good to know (assume the 2.5 is similar). I may go for the extraction route...

If the bolt is a 17mm, beware. Should you do the drain method, putting the car on ramps gives you more room to access the pan. It can be done without the ramps, but given the way the pan drops fluid, having the additional room is nice.


BTW how are you liking the eyesight adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and whatever they call the thing that nudges you back towards the middle of the lane?

The adaptive cruise control is a useful feature. I will say you still need to pay attention to traffic. Otherwise you'll always going with slower traffic. I did have one case where the car should have applied a significant amount of brake pressure and didn't. I had to stomp on the brakes to avoid a collision. I think the system got slightly confused because of how traffic was flowing.

Lane departure warning is useful but annoying. It's more of a tattle tale. The lane assist is a really nice feature especially if you're the type that wandered in-between the lane.

What is the most annoying? The seat belt nazi! As soon as the car moves, it's complaining about people not wearing seatbelts.

I really dislike the infotainment system. It's a huge disappointment.

[3LiterStraightSix]

If the bolt is a 17mm, beware. Should you do the drain method, putting the car on ramps gives you more room to access the pan. It can be done without the ramps, but given the way the pan drops fluid, having the additional room is nice.



The adaptive cruise control is a useful feature. I will say you still need to pay attention to traffic. Otherwise you'll always going with slower traffic. I did have one case where the car should have applied a significant amount of brake pressure and didn't. I had to stomp on the brakes to avoid a collision. I think the system got slightly confused because of how traffic was flowing.

Lane departure warning is useful but annoying. It's more of a tattle tale. The lane assist is a really nice feature especially if you're the type that wandered in-between the lane.

What is the most annoying? The seat belt nazi! As soon as the car moves, it's complaining about people not wearing seatbelts.

I really dislike the infotainment system. It's a huge disappointment.Hahahaha! I HATE new cars because of the nazi! Good way to put it [emoji1787]

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[ELCID86]

Good to know on the adaptive CC. It worked pretty well on my 14 hour round trip to Huntington, WV for T-giving. Will be getting more comfortable on our trip to SC over Christmas. I gust have to remember my other cars don’t have it...!

HU has frozen several times on me. I think I saw on the OB forum that you updated your firmware? Is that done over WiFi?

[Whammy]

Good to know on the adaptive CC. It worked pretty well on my 14 hour round trip to Huntington, WV for T-giving. Will be getting more comfortable on our trip to SC over Christmas. I gust have to remember my other cars don’t have it...!

HU has frozen several times on me. I think I saw on the OB forum that you updated your firmware? Is that done over WiFi?

Sadly no, my HU does not have wifi capabilities. I had to go the manual/USB route. That said, I've been reading a lot of 2018 owners are having issues with the headunit where it either freezes or dies. To get a replacement from Subaru takes weeks. Apparently, Subaru just released an update. I would do some research on SOF. There are a few threads in the Gen 5 subforum about it.

[ELCID86]

Sadly no, my HU does not have wifi capabilities. I had to go the manual/USB route. That said, I've been reading a lot of 2018 owners are having issues with the headunit where it either freezes or dies. To get a replacement from Subaru takes weeks. Apparently, Subaru just released an update. I would do some research on SOF. There are a few threads in the Gen 5 subforum about it.

Yep. Our HU has frozen several times. Mostly when using CarPlay. So far so good on our trip to SC today. We’ve been sitting in traffic throughout VA and NC and have been jamming to SXM the whole way without issue (not using CarPlay). 2.5 hours to go (he says hopefully)

Just got a recall notice on the fuel gauge (not accurate at the bottom and ppl run out of gas...) so perhaps I’ll get both done once the speedo fix is available.

Merry Christmas.

[Whammy]

You too Shawn!

[prowlerflyer]

Miss my Subi wagon.

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[Whammy]

Next upgrade for the 3.6R and my wife's X5. :D

https://i.imgur.com/RuW4NlT.jpg?1

[san]

Congrats


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[ZHPizza]

Weird seat cover, but u do u...


congrats bruh!

[ELCID86]

Awesome. Congratulations!

[Whammy]

Congrats


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Thanks!


Weird seat cover, but u do u...


congrats bruh!

:rofl Thanks!


Awesome. Congratulations!

Thanks Shawn!

[Whammy]

Had the day off today so I decided to install an upgraded rear swap bar with stiffer bushings. The rear of the car handles much better in the little that I've driven it. Still need to install the front bushings.

[ELCID86]

Had the day off today so I decided to install an upgraded rear swap bar with stiffer bushings. The rear of the car handles much better in the little that I've driven it. Still need to install the front bushings.

I saw that post over on the OB forum (yes we are two-timers!, well actually I’m a 3-timer+ as I’m on the TDI and VW MK7 forums too ;)

This is now on my to-do list.

[Whammy]

I saw that post over on the OB forum (yes we are two-timers!, well actually I’m a 3-timer+ as I’m on the TDI and VW MK7 forums too ;)

This is now on my to-do list.

:ROFL

[ELCID86]

:ROFL

[emoji2958]. I would add that the Mafia is by-far the friendliest, most helpful forum I’ve come across. I mean what other place would allow a thread on a non-ZHP/Bimmer?? Love this place and you guys. #mafialove [emoji3059]

[Whammy]

Got a new little buddy to ride along with me :fistpump
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[fredo]

Congrats, man ! :thumbup

[san]

Congrats!


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[shrp11]

Outback - ZHP family here, too.

Ours is a 2018 2.5 Premium. It's a nice car and I enjoy driving it - the antithesis of my ZHP. The CVT is really good, the driving position excellent and the seats comfortable. It's a bit clumsy in the corners, but the ride quality amazes, and winter in the northeast will be a terrific playground for it next year :)

[Whammy]

Congrats, man ! :thumbup
Thanks!


Congrats!

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Thanks!

[Whammy]

Finally got around to installing a tire rack in the garage. Hat tip to Ryan for this idea (at least I thought it was him who originally posted this rack).
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[Whammy]

Not a lot of updates with the car. Swapped the winter and summer tire set just in time for snowstorms.
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