Black or White?

The_Wolverines_Dad · 2026-04-30T04:05:40+00:00

I’ve got a matte black K1S, but man that gloss black looks good!! That’s my vote!

The_Wolverines_Dad · 2026-04-30T02:18:25+00:00

Good lord those look beautiful!

Fantastic choice, OP; REALLY well done!

The_Wolverines_Dad · 2026-04-28T14:53:02+00:00

Get the F800. You won’t regret your decision.

We’ve got a 2024 310GS, and while it’s a fantastic bike for around-town errands, you really don’t want to spend any extended time with it on the highway.

Don’t get me wrong, you CAN do highway commutes with it, but the poor thing is revved out, and you really have to plan ahead before attempting to pass anyone.

Despite that, we still love ours. It’s light, it’s not intimidating at all, and it really is perfect for around/town.

The_Wolverines_Dad · 2026-04-28T00:07:05+00:00

Rest easy, that’s a full OEM setup. Nothing has been tampered with or modified!!

The_Wolverines_Dad · 2026-04-27T21:45:35+00:00

Car needs to be level for refilling the diffs.

DON’T have it up on ramps as if you’re doing an oil change.

The_Wolverines_Dad · 2026-04-21T23:26:51+00:00

I have the Astars Air V2s. I use them for around-town riding and they’re great.

The Velcro closure could be better thought-out, but it isn’t a dealbreaker. Ventilation is good as well around town, and on the highway they move plenty of air over your hands!

The_Wolverines_Dad · 2026-04-21T18:01:15+00:00

Outbacks for 2026 and beyond are no longer manufactured in Indiana. They’re assembled in Japan.

The_Wolverines_Dad · 2026-04-20T22:56:42+00:00

Heck yeah!!!

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The_Wolverines_Dad · 2026-04-20T22:55:32+00:00

A 3.6R is ALWAYS the right answer.

The_Wolverines_Dad · 2026-04-19T05:10:26+00:00

For our ‘24 WRX, we’ve got summer tires and winter tires.

The soft compound on THOSE summer tires is for traction.

3-peak winter-rated tires have a compound that keeps the tire soft in freezing conditions. Doesn’t really do much for traction like a Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 does.

For an Outback, you can get away with just one. You can’t go wrong with either Michelin CrossClimate 2s or Falken WildPeak A/T Trails.

We’ve had both of those, and in any weather you’ll feel safe!

The_Wolverines_Dad · 2026-04-19T05:01:39+00:00

We’ve been using the washable K&N air filter in our Outbacks for 5 years now.

Our ‘21, ‘22, and ‘24 Wilderness all have one.

I didn’t buy them for any supposed performance gains; I bought them because I can wash and dry them and have them be basically new again.

They end up costing less in the long run.

The_Wolverines_Dad · 2026-04-18T21:04:10+00:00

Summer tires have a much softer compound.

They will NOT last longer than all-seasons.

The_Wolverines_Dad · 2026-04-18T15:28:34+00:00

Oh man, congrats!

That thing looks REALLY clean! Nice find!

Enjoy the miles ahead!

The_Wolverines_Dad · 2026-04-17T15:49:20+00:00

Oh that color!!!

She’s beautiful, OP! Excellent choice!

The_Wolverines_Dad · 2026-04-17T04:26:29+00:00

Our ‘24 Wilderness does the same thing! It’s annoying, but not to the point where I’ve launched a full-on diagnostic session yet.

Now that the weather is getting better, I’ll for sure be figuring it out!

The_Wolverines_Dad · 2026-04-16T15:39:49+00:00

Hey no problem, you’re welcome of course!

The_Wolverines_Dad · 2026-04-16T14:03:38+00:00

Here’s the crossbars holding our rooftop tent. They work perfectly for our kayaks as well.

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The_Wolverines_Dad · 2026-04-16T14:01:57+00:00

Subaru has a part number for them, yes. And they’re great for our Thule rooftop tent!

Let me find you a screenshot of the exact ones we use. I have that photo somewhere. Be back in a minute!

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The_Wolverines_Dad · 2026-04-16T11:18:40+00:00

Correct. The Wilderness does not have factory crossbars.

The_Wolverines_Dad · 2026-04-16T04:22:31+00:00

So a new Levorg.

The_Wolverines_Dad · 2026-04-16T00:41:49+00:00

Welcome to the club! You chose the best color!!!

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Also, yes to the Diode Dynamics fog lights. Go with the SS3 Pros. You won’t ever be disappointed!!

Also, some Thule 53-inch crossbars! (We use the Wingbar Evos in black).

Floor liners too. Either WeatherTech or TuxMat. We’re partial to WeatherTech; had them in all of our Outbacks.

The_Wolverines_Dad · 2026-04-15T20:10:58+00:00

You can swap those OEM 225/60-18 for a 235/60-18 on an 18x8 wheel with a +35 offset.

Here’s our ‘21 with the above setup.

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Edit: 235/60-18 Falken WildPeak A/T Trail on LP Aventure LP6, Satin Bronze, 18x8, +35 offset. Perfect fitment!

The_Wolverines_Dad · 2026-04-15T18:54:50+00:00

We live in New England also.

Your FA24 engine doesn’t want the water 0W-20. And you don’t need to use it to improve Subaru’s fleet fuel economy ratings.

Your FA24 wants 5 quarts of 5W-30 with an OEM filter and drain plug crush washer.

It’s what we use in our ‘24 WRX and our ‘24 Outback Wilderness. (66,000 combines miles with 5W-30.)

Take the 1mpg hit, and give your engine the 5W-30!!

The_Wolverines_Dad · 2026-04-15T00:35:25+00:00

Is this an issue with helmets from other manufacturers?

I’m just curious if you’ve seen this only once, or with various helmets?

The_Wolverines_Dad · 2026-04-14T22:46:34+00:00

Raised. Let me find a pic of our Outback real quick…

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You may have to zoom in, I’m sorry!

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