anyone mod'ing their 2013 - Subaru Outback

JimDod · 11-08-2012, 01:30 AM

I am weeks away from a 2013 purchase and was just wondering. From my time lurking on the forum, the 2010-2012's enhancements are 19mm sway bars as well as the STI shifter. Anything similar for the "improved" 2013?

fun2drive · 11-08-2012, 09:56 AM

Blaze had many mods on this forum. I did a minor mod of adding HIDs to my low beams because the low beams are not that great.

Car is pretty close to spot on for my needs but others will jump in to what they are doing

OBnube · 11-08-2012, 11:42 AM

I swapped the 19mm RSB I had put on my '11 to my '13.

paulfolio · 11-08-2012, 12:04 PM

You'll become familiar with plastidipping!

Also, Hella Supertones is one of my favorite mods.

jogosub · 11-08-2012, 12:23 PM

OBNube

Do you "really" feel any difference between the stock 2013 RSB and the 19mm? If so, at what condition...
Is the stock 16mm?

OBnube · 11-08-2012, 03:56 PM

Couldn't tell you.

I drove it about seven miles home from the dealer and swapped it out that night. I wanted it on for a trip to Lake Tahoe the next day so I had no time for comparisons. I am extremely pleased with the ride and ability as it sits. It might be better with the stock bar--but I don't know how.

jogosub · 11-08-2012, 05:07 PM

I will in Mammoth for Christmas...I hear they've closed June lake because last season was without enough snow and enough skiing days... oh well...no Whistler this year - airline tickets to SEA are out of control!

JimDod · 11-08-2012, 10:24 PM

My understanding is that the '13 has a larger sway than the 10-12's. What are the size differences?

Also Does the STI shifter fit the '13 I did not see it in the list of options.

oldboy · 11-09-2012, 12:17 AM

The 13 Outback rear sway is 16mm as measured w my micrometer. So, we are talking about 3mm difference between the larger sway mentioned above. I think prior year sways are 15mm, but not sure.

foxrider68 · 11-09-2012, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by oldboy

The 13 Outback rear sway is 16mm as measured w my micrometer. So, we are talking about 3mm difference between the larger sway mentioned above. I think prior year sways are 15mm, but not sure.

You've got it right. The 19mm upgrade is very nice and balances the car and makes it great in the corners. Very slight increase in ride harshness but its minimal and worth the upgrade. It also handles high winds better with the 19mm as well. No idea on the STI shifter knob.

11-08-2012, 01:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
JimDod Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Bernardino Mountains, SoCal Car: 2013 2.5i Premium M6, 19mm, Posts: 39 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	anyone mod'ing their 2013 I am weeks away from a 2013 purchase and was just wondering. From my time lurking on the forum, the 2010-2012's enhancements are 19mm sway bars as well as the STI shifter. Anything similar for the "improved" 2013?

11-08-2012, 11:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
OBnube Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sackatomatoes CA. Car: 2013 Pearl White Limited /SAP/Moonroof+ many other goodies Posts: 2,105 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I swapped the 19mm RSB I had put on my '11 to my '13. __________________ I'm not happy....till you're not happy

11-08-2012, 12:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
paulfolio Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: San Jose, CA Car: 2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium CVT Posts: 257 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You'll become familiar with plastidipping! Also, Hella Supertones is one of my favorite mods. __________________ paulfolio 2013 Outback 2.5i Premium AWP, CVT "Olivia" Little Mods/ Accessories: 32% tint on front windows c/o Mr. Tint MagnetBra Red Hella Supertones Harness Kit and Bracket from Subimods.com Yellow LaminX tinted Fog Lamps Plastidipped Rear Emblems and Grille

11-08-2012, 03:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
OBnube Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sackatomatoes CA. Car: 2013 Pearl White Limited /SAP/Moonroof+ many other goodies Posts: 2,105 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Couldn't tell you. I drove it about seven miles home from the dealer and swapped it out that night. I wanted it on for a trip to Lake Tahoe the next day so I had no time for comparisons. I am extremely pleased with the ride and ability as it sits. It might be better with the stock bar--but I don't know how. __________________ I'm not happy....till you're not happy

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11-08-2012, 09:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
fun2drive Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Florida Panhandle Car: 2013 Outback, E93 and E36 BMWs Posts: 417 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Blaze had many mods on this forum. I did a minor mod of adding HIDs to my low beams because the low beams are not that great. Car is pretty close to spot on for my needs but others will jump in to what they are doing

11-08-2012, 12:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
jogosub Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rolling Hills/PV-CA displaced in NW Florida. Car: 13 Outback 2.5i Limited/DDF-PZEV, Crystal Black Silica with Option Pkg 23 Posts: 1,638 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	OBNube Do you "really" feel any difference between the stock 2013 RSB and the 19mm? If so, at what condition... Is the stock 16mm?

11-08-2012, 05:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
jogosub Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rolling Hills/PV-CA displaced in NW Florida. Car: 13 Outback 2.5i Limited/DDF-PZEV, Crystal Black Silica with Option Pkg 23 Posts: 1,638 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I will in Mammoth for Christmas...I hear they've closed June lake because last season was without enough snow and enough skiing days... oh well...no Whistler this year - airline tickets to SEA are out of control!

11-08-2012, 10:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
JimDod Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Bernardino Mountains, SoCal Car: 2013 2.5i Premium M6, 19mm, Posts: 39 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	My understanding is that the '13 has a larger sway than the 10-12's. What are the size differences? Also Does the STI shifter fit the '13 I did not see it in the list of options.

11-09-2012, 12:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
oldboy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Car: 2013 Satin White 2.5 Limited w SAP, Puddle Lights, Rear Seat Back Protector Posts: 45 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The 13 Outback rear sway is 16mm as measured w my micrometer. So, we are talking about 3mm difference between the larger sway mentioned above. I think prior year sways are 15mm, but not sure.

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