Subaru Outback - Video Compilation

I compiled this video with some old and new footage I had which show some of the places my Outback has taken me. Nice mixes of terrain (no snow unfortunately!) and lots of fun had.
Some of the footage is taken with permission off KZbin user: mrgnluke. Check his Channel out for more Subie related videos!
Car mounted camera is a GoPro HD Motorsports Hero.

[@torque297]

The muffler is called a Varex muffler. They're a fairly standardised product so all that needs to change is the exhaust tip to suit the car. Nothing EZ30 specific. Sounds incredible! I was on the sand dunes this weekend past and gave it about 6grand going up a dune with all fours spinning.....awesome :)

[@torque297]

A lot of these places are less than 2-hrs from Sydney. The main ones are the Watagan Mountains, MacDonald Valley and Yengo National Park. Since this video, my car has been lifted 1"inch. Its just about to get another 1"inch lift hopefully tomorrow or the day after. Look out for more videos!

[@MrPaddy51]

Great video. I have a manual Outback, it's taken me some gnarly places, and never put a foot wrong. These cars are surprisingly capable. I recently went up the Skippers Road near Queenstown, New Zealand, in winter. Mud, snow, ice & deep ruts. Great fun!

[@dunedain05]

I have really been thinking about getting an outback and this vid might have sold me...great vid!

[@johannbeitelmann8907]

really nice car! i still have my SUBI !Greetings from Germany!

[@MaqAtaq]

FINALLY someone who drives their subie fast off-road. I'm actually about to trade my Tacoma in for one of these. I had some incredible times with my TRD OFfRoad over the last 10 years, and was getting really depressed about the idea that I'd have to give up rugged terrain. This video made me feel WAY better about my decision. I can't wait to go pick up my new Outback!

[@torque297]

Yes they've got an angel eye fitting which came with the kit. That's wired in independently via a switch so they're not always on. They do make a bright park light though. The kit itself is off eBay. Do a search for "G1 projectors" and they should come up. Let me know if you've got any difficulties finding them. They only cost about $100 USD. The install costs the most as its a delicate job and takes some hours. If you change it, I'm not sure how they will work with your headlight levelers.

[@torque297]

Yeh its an H6 and it comes with the prehistoric 4-speed auto. As much as I'd love a manual, I live just outside of the CBD here in Sydney. I also commute regularly within the CBD centre and the traffic can be downright ridiculous at times. The 4-speed isn't too bad. With its power mode switch on, its reasonably well programmed to downshift when necessary. But often I find myself downshifting manually when wanting to overtake etc.

[@torque297]

Good to hear you're getting yourself a Subie! This video was actually made prior to the lift kit. So check out my latest video and you'll see some of the terrain that is possible in an Outback. It won't be able to tackle the truely rugged stuff like your Tacoma has, but you can still get a decent way off road in an Outback :)

[@gemdog01]

Awesome, thanks for the info. Might give the H6 a closer look.

[@thatmatty231guy]

Love your outback! Miss my one :(

[@connorbusse5670]

Ahh right, have they got an angle eye fitting around the projectors? Where did you get the kit from, and did you have to fit it yourself? Ours is a Japanese import, so it has HID's as standard fortunately, and I agree, the difference is incredible! We've also got a '99 Legacy with the normal halogens and the contrast is amazing haha. Ohh yeah, what muffler is it? And when you change the muffler, does it have to be EZ30 specific? Or can it just fit the diameter of the exhaust?

[@jonathangrider6461]

Great Vid! What tires this video? Any lift in the video, or stock suspension?

[@connorbusse5670]

Hi there, sounds like a great project you've got there! I'm from NZ, well Sydney originally, and we've got an 01 Outback H6 as well, great cars. Just wondering what you've done to the headlights? Looks a little interesting! Also, does your's have a aftermarket exhaust fitted? And are those LED side indicators you've fitted? Thanks heaps!

[@connorbusse5670]

Okay, they look pretty good from the video, but seeing as we've already got HID's I might leave that one. Yeah I've seen a few videos on installing the kits, and it does look a little messy haha. Ahh right, I had a look at your other videos and it sounds great! Wonderful flat 6 :) Giving them a good thrash up to 100km/h never ceases to put a smile on my face :) Although, upon research, it appears an adjustable muffler is illegal here in NZ, might just have to go for an in between muffler...

[@connorbusse5670]

Oh right! I was thinking that too... Although I work part time at a local mechanics and he may or may not approve... But he doesn't have to know ;) What model Varex did you go with? I'm seeing quite a few options...?

[@torque297]

It really depends on personal preference. I do a lot of city driving so I want an auto. But as far as auto's go - this one isn't that great. You cannot get the H6 with a manual option unfortunately. I maintain that a 5-speed 2.5L is almost as fast as a 3.0L auto....

[@torque297]

Hi Connor, my headlights have had an aftermarket projector lens kit installed on it and xenon globes fitted. They improve lighting significantly! Yes those are LED side indicators you've spotted. My H6 has an aftermarket muffler fitted to it. It has a butterfly valve in the exhaust which can be opened or close to increase or decrease the sound produced. All operated via a neat remote control I have stored in the cabin. See my other videos for a clip of it....

[@Veltrida]

The lights on the bottom of the bumper, do they rattle when you are driving?

[@Stratoszero]

Nice wheels - standard or aftermarket?

[@Rexcation]

I JUST bought a 1997 Outback, 5 speed. Loving it so far. For going offroading, sand dunes, two tracking, etc, what kinds of mods would you recommend? I'm thinking spacers and wider tires (factory 205's) as well as skidplates for the fuel tank and engine area.

[@torque297]

Dollar for dollar, the best investment you can make are chucking on some decent rubber. Apart from that, a skidplate is a must. Everything else (lift kit etc) can come after that, IMO...

[@Bigstevesmb]

The vehicle in this video, is it automatic or stick shift??

[@paully2298]

hi mate just wondering what tyres are you using??

[@aussieoff-roadmowers2365]

One day come down to newie and come for a drive with my subie

[@torque297]

Aussie off-road mowers I come up to Newy every so often, I'll send you a message if I plan a trip up. Some cool little tracks around there I'm yet to go to...

[@grisza56]

Awsome car, I need to buy and I will.

[@torque297]

Do it - you won't regret it!

[@mikeuchiha5972]

ozSubie same mate I'll get 1 as a first car

[@torque297]

Aftermarket. They're off a MY09 Forester XT. Nice and easy to clean. Currently for sale if anyone is interested...

[@sido2189]

Im looking at a subaru im gonna trade my ram i just wanna go fats on bumpy road hows the suspension ?

[@torque297]

They're illegal here as well but Police don't tend to pay much attension to my Outback because its not normally a car you see modified. I usually close the valve anyway, so it sounds like a hybrid.

[@robertperez1907]

what year is the outback?

[@blackmatrix04]

Where did you get your headlights? Are they OEM?

[@torque297]

The lights are modified OEM. Everything is stock EXCEPT for the projector lens which were retrofitted in using a kit found on eBay.

[@virtual_balboa]

Lol at the automatic haters

[@torque297]

I drive both auto and manual. Both have their advantages/disadvantages. Each to their own. I live in inner Sydney where traffic crawls at a snails pace. Auto is 1st choice...

[@davidhernandez3557]

Xtian C. No

[@torque297]

Its auto. Definitely the weak point of this car. Only 4-speeds, so it struggles going up steep inclines.

[@agm5148]

The practically go anywhere family car.

[@gemdog01]

Can't quite make out the badge on this. H6 yeah? How do you find it, esp. the Auto box? I made the stupid mistake of selling my '01-RX25, but I couldn't handle it's heavy clutch in Melbourne traffic anymore. I think it's time for an Outback...

[@subarulancaster2024]

Самая надёжная машина в мире🎉

[@torque297]

They're Yokohama Geolander G95's - standard issue for all current model Forester XT's. This Friday, my Outback will be getting larger Yokohama Geolander AT-S all terrains. Should give me a bit more grip off-road!

[@torque297]

They shudder yes, but no they don't make any audible noise if that's what you're referring too.

[@thatmatty231guy]

Awesome! makes me wanna take my outback out more! (too dry though at the moment)

[@athomas2k8]

ive seen you on the foms but i have projectors on my 03 h6 aswell, used to ave led parking lights but one burned out and started lickering. got hid driving/fogs. and jus installed (2)100w off road lights to my bumper. oh yeah and i have a AM muffler which i so badly want to take off. so we pretty much have the same car except i repaited it grey and tinted the windows aswell as my tail lights!

[@ioda006]

Very cool! Do you have a list of all the places in this video? Some look like pretty cool places to go.

[@torque297]

Yeh wouldn't mind tinting my tail lights some time....

[@herman58100]

Yea, I am hoping to pick up an Outback this week, cant wait.

[@mrgnluke]

Epic compilation man. Love it!

[@italianguy192]

Auto smh

[@KlutchBelgium]

Automatic, that's disgusting :( that's a Subaru not a mamy's car :(((

[@KlutchBelgium]

torque297 Why buy it in automatic ?

[@luissubarurx]

Hey, moron! I you have the money to by a subaru manual to drag racing, and crash it, go ahead. but for yor impormation, when it comes to extreme off road, automatic comes first choice.

[@KlutchBelgium]

luissubarurx extreme off road, lol ... And manual is not for drag racing, stop watch american TV dude. In my country, automatic is for big rich car, for grandpa and people who have an handicap. Automatic in offroad, if you don't have electronic help, you can't brake engine in down hill. Automatic is more for lazy people who can't use normally a clutch. (American buy manual but hey can't use a clutch correctly)

[@VladNYPD]

luissubarurx i agree with Kletch, Automatic is for people who can't use manual correctly. A lot of Austria/American people can't use manual. If you have NO experience doing the kind of driving, you should probably get an automatic... And training wheels. So, If you can drive correctly , take Manual IF you can't drive and just put gas pedal and pray for have a good AWD ...

[@luissubarurx]

***** Why you bring another view to this topic that has nothing to be with the video or Clutch comment. i didn't mention anything about skills. read the post correctly before talking shit.