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Pilot1226 · 03-30-2018, 11:20 AM

All, thank you for the overwhelming responses to my topic. I'm reading through them now - thank you for being so thorough. It's quite the dilemma!

Regarding the Boxer design - the plugs are pretty accessible from my Outback on the side. I know the 3.6's (6-cylinder Boxer for those not familiar) are a true beast because of the two plugs closest to the firewall... I would be surprised if this was different. Before I started doing my own maintenance, I believe the cost for a spark plug job in the 09 Legacy I used to own or even in my 11 Outback was around $250 at the dealership.

Thanks for all the real-world experience with people and things in the back seat and trunk. I figure I'm in the same boat as 6'0" with people not being able to sit behind me, but the rear passenger would be okay.

Okay, heard you all loud and clear about winters.

What bolt pattern would I use? Is it possible to get OEM steelies that fit on, say, a base model Legacy or Impreza or something like that, and then use OEM hubbies to hide the black steelie look?

How about TPMS sensors - I've used the QuickSet in the past, but I couldn't wake up the sensors that were in a factory sleep mode and had to pay a local shop a few bucks (not much) to "wake them up" using a tire tool.

Ideally I'd love to have a programmable TPMS in there, clone the codes from the original OEM rims, and that way I don't have to change the TPMS sensor registry.

Thanks again, all.

03-30-2018, 11:20 AM	#27
Pilot1226 Subaru Ambassador Join Date: Mar 2018 Drives: 2011 Subaru Outback, 2.5i Limited Location: NJ, USA Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	All, thank you for the overwhelming responses to my topic. I'm reading through them now - thank you for being so thorough. It's quite the dilemma! Regarding the Boxer design - the plugs are pretty accessible from my Outback on the side. I know the 3.6's (6-cylinder Boxer for those not familiar) are a true beast because of the two plugs closest to the firewall... I would be surprised if this was different. Before I started doing my own maintenance, I believe the cost for a spark plug job in the 09 Legacy I used to own or even in my 11 Outback was around $250 at the dealership. Thanks for all the real-world experience with people and things in the back seat and trunk. I figure I'm in the same boat as 6'0" with people not being able to sit behind me, but the rear passenger would be okay. Okay, heard you all loud and clear about winters. What bolt pattern would I use? Is it possible to get OEM steelies that fit on, say, a base model Legacy or Impreza or something like that, and then use OEM hubbies to hide the black steelie look? How about TPMS sensors - I've used the QuickSet in the past, but I couldn't wake up the sensors that were in a factory sleep mode and had to pay a local shop a few bucks (not much) to "wake them up" using a tire tool. Ideally I'd love to have a programmable TPMS in there, clone the codes from the original OEM rims, and that way I don't have to change the TPMS sensor registry. Thanks again, all.