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RH77 · 08-25-2009, 06:56 PM

Great work!

I really like Sube's non-turbo boxer 4's for FE. Even a 2.5L/Auto yielded 30+ in an '09 Outback I rented recently (that was with 75% easy highway and 25% Rally madness at an undisclosed Ohio location). Plus stock tire pressure and A/C was used. I was shocked. Handling was amazing, even with the extra suspension travel.

I didn't try very hard -- just drove the speed limit on the 75% leg. Your results are excellent.

Anyhoo, I took my folks for a spin in it, and they wanted to buy one on the spot. Since their 2003 Trailblazer literally melted down (no joke), they're looking for a comfortable highway cruiser with some ground clearance, efficiency, AWD, and cargo capacity.

RH77

08-25-2009, 06:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
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