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[Morgan]

Basic laws of physics explain that when an object is moving forwards, it has momentum. To change the direction of this object, it will encounter resistance or, inertia.

Especially with the big, heavy Outback, breaking this resistance was difficult.

I found that after tightening up the front end with the strut brace, it was able to 'glide' into corners with ease.

Of course now that I'm used to it I can't notice it at all but I'm sure if I took it off I would appreciate it!

[Sam]

Basic laws of physics explain that when an object is moving forwards, it has momentum. To change the direction of this object, it will encounter resistance or, inertia.

Especially with the big, heavy Outback, breaking this resistance was difficult.

I found that after tightening up the front end with the strut brace, it was able to 'glide' into corners with ease.

Of course now that I'm used to it I can't notice it at all but I'm sure if I took it off I would appreciate it!

Ok well hopefully I can feel a difference. But I'm not expecting much. Rear sway bar is on the way though.
Here's a pic of the strut brace.

[Sam]

Some new bling bling..

[Morgan]

Notice any difference?

[Sam]

Nope

[Sam]

Painted the *** woodgrain dash plastics Satin Black. Looks waaaaaay better IMO.





Also, here is a pic of the custom Short Shifter I had made up. I'm guessing the white paint is so that the welds don't rust?

[Shiv]

That's a really neat mod Sam, and you've done it juuuust right.

Good job.

[Sam]

That's a really neat mod Sam, and you've done it juuuust right.

Good job.

I reckon it looks absolutely great! Tomorrow I'll do the brake calipers black..

[Sam]

Also just put in some Alpine Type-R 200w 2-way Co-axial speakers. They are ok in quality. Hoping for something a bit better but are still better than stock.
Cost- FREE!!

[Scuba-Roo]

Shifter looks good, red looks good in the engine bay. Calipers sound good. Gonna paint the discs aswell? Painted silvery/grey they look clean with the black calipers

[Sam]

Oh ok. I might save on buying two cans of paint as I've already bought the blue to do them in the first place. All black I think I'll go.
Cheers mate.

[SAV84C]

Painted the *** woodgrain dash plastics Satin Black. Looks waaaaaay better IMO.

I second this!

[Sam]

I just purchased a DVD player. Clarion one. Hopefully it does the trick. Just waiting on delivery.

[AussieTemplar]

Dash looks fantastic. I want to do the same or find some RSK-marble or B4-silver dash surrounds.

[SAV84C]

I just purchased a DVD player. Clarion one. Hopefully it does the trick. Just waiting on delivery.

Which model did u get?

[Sam]

Which model did u get?

Max386VD. It's a used one but in pretty good nick. At the right price too

[SAV84C]

Max386VD. It's a used one but in pretty good nick. At the right price too

Not a bad unit but doesnt come with phone/bluetooth intergration...How much did u get it for if u dont mind me asking?

CLARION MAX386VD

[Sam]

Oh right. Oh well, not going to complain till it arrives and I put it in. Is install pretty similar to a normal head unit?

[SAV84C]

Oh right. Oh well, not going to complain till it arrives and I put it in. Is install pretty similar to a normal head unit?

Very simple if u know ur basics... Same as a normal headunit... Just ground the wire that is suppose to go to the handbrake to a chassis point so you can bypass the dvd warning during driving...

[Sam]

Ok cool thanks for that mate. Should be expecting it by the end of the week.