Recent content by RunningPirate

Hi Bay Area OB folks! So, I recently bought an Outback and am selling my XC70. I thought I'd put it on here for anyone that's looking for a relatively cheap wagon. It's a good, solid car and makes for a nice blank canvas - it's fine for most roads now, but I've seen these lifted and fitted...

So what made you choose the Anderson lift kit over others? more complete? better build quality? Did you install it yourself, or have a shop do it? You spoke towards handling, but what about the ride? The stock set up rides quite smooth.

Thanks! I'll have a look at your build thread to check out your suspension set up, closer. Also, in regards to your handle - is Wawa a reference to the convenience store? (I used to live in Macungie many years ago, and WaWa had outstanding coffee, IMO)

Checking in - See avatar for 2015 Outback Limited. Currently stock, but I reckon by end summer/ beginning of fall, there will be new wheels and tires in place...then maybe some skid plates, and a brush bar and Oh God, I can see me losing control... So, a question for the folks that did lifts...

Very nice. Also, liking the Westfalia-style sticker...

Goddamn tragic...

Hi Tom - Greetings from the other side of the hill! Nice truck, you got there!

Hi folks- Living in SF Bay Area. Just bought a 2015 Outback 3.6 Limited to replace my well loved, but aging XC70. Until recently, I did not realize what a capable (within limits) off-road vehicle it is! Currently things are stock, but upgrades will happen with time (wheels and tires, skid...

Hi John- I own a 2004 XC70. I’ll have to ask you to define “Big”for me. I’m 5’10” 270 lbs (fat and muscle, TBH) and I found it to be very comfortable. One thing if you plan on going off-road with it, I understand that the AWD system, while fine for snow, leav s something to be desired...