120 replies to this topic

[Liberty]

Very nice man. It's good to see someone going the opposite way with a Gen IV.

[zahmad]

Only thing I don't like is aftermarket front bumper bars....

They surely will be more useful however

[Shiv]

 

keeping the loud bits secret? 

 

Oh yeah I totally forgot! Matt sold me some Hella Supertones. Matte black in colour so you don't see them

 

I bought them with one thing in mind - blind corners on switchback mountain 4WD tracks. I also scared the shit out of a work colleague which of course is another motivation for a stupidly loud horn!! 

 

 

That would bug me so much!

 

Yeah it was a small blip in the manufacturing process which they did not realise until install. I'm not fussed about it all; they're making a full replacement one at the moment with a further modification to give my tyres a bit more breathing space in the event they're fully compressed under load. These are the compromises you have to make when undertaking something as custom as this. Its worth it if you get what you want, and that's exactly what I've got. Couldn't be happier with the outcome, I reckon it looks good enough to be in an ARB catalogue. 

[Matt]

Matte Satin black in colour so you don't see them

 

Gotta come for a 4x4 with you soon Shiv!! ill bring the Pajero

 

and maybe we can get Alex to bring the Disco!!

[Adam]

I've got a mate with a Navara itching to get out, so let me know too

 

 

 

Looks good, Shiv! ALMOST didn't even recognise that they were aftermarket bars

[Shiv]

Sounds like a plan gents Once the suspension lift is in, I will be itching to get some mud on this thing. 

[Matt]

yep im keen as

[RX25SE]

Nice one Shiv.

 

Very tastefully done.

[Robert]

So awesome!!

It does make the front look a little boaty but least you won't be ripping bumpers off.


Ill tag along in dads hilux.

[Samwise]

It does make the front look a little boaty 

 

Haha, Outboat.

 

Admiral Shiv of the USS Urabus!

[Robbks]

Looks great mate!

I've been contemplating a small bar for the front of mine.
Like this

http://www.subaruout...-nbsp-044-2.jpg

Ideally I'd love one like the gen3 Outback had, wonder if I can retro-fit one

[Shiv]

It does make the front look a little boaty but least you won't be ripping bumpers off.

 

Well that's exactly right. I spent a small fortune buying replacement front and rear bars for my previous Outback. 

 

This was my motivation to do it properly:

[Forester 2.5i S]

Looking hot shiv
How's the ATS tyres
Been thinking about then for my XV
Did u get 225/60 r17

[Bumpty]

Bumpers make the car look hideous, however they are very subtle - so for this, I likey.

[Shiv]

 

Looking hot shiv
How's the ATS tyres
Been thinking about then for my XV
Did u get 225/60 r17

 

They're excellent.

 

Had a set on my last Outback and they never let me down. Give a really good ride quality on your typical unsealed country road. I opted for this size because I find it to be a good middle-ground between off-road ability and good on-road manners -- I want both those things! There's also no discernible difference in road noise, which is impressive when going from a standard highway tyre to an all-terrain compound.  

 

 

Bumpers make the car look hideous, however they are very subtle - so for this, I likey.

 

Yeah offroad bars aren't usually done with aesthetics as a top priority. When you look at the side on profile shots of the car, they best illustrate the increase in approach and departure angles, and that's what its all about. The benefit of this is I'm going to be able to get further out in the bush where my last car couldn't and I can race up sand dunes without having to dab the brakes at the base of the hill out of fear of smashing the front bar. 

[WillC]

best outback ever! can't wait to see the lift in this beast! Makes me want to do the same in the nugget B4

[Shiv]

I got a set of GT-B seats for from a liberty.asn.au member. These are the ones with the perforated leather and integrated headrests.

 

They're pretty nice, a bit more supportive than the ones I had. They're both electric and the drivers side has memory settings. 

 

Now all I need is bloody lift kit to finally arrive from the States and this car is ready to do chew through the miles

 

 

[Robbks]

Love my SPecB Seats.
ALthough mine don;t have the memory functions, the earlier model (04-06) ones are a little more supportive

[Liberty]

+1. I've got the SpecB seats although mine don't have the memory functions either. They're comfy as! Good upgrade Shiv.

[RX25SE]

Nice one Shiv.

 

I never even noticed that the seats were different. Seems odd that they are, seeing as you get everything else the B Spec cars get.