Subaru Outback Wilderness on Cleghorn trail

[@robertdoback4553]

The BMI is high in the off-road community.

[@theTrailSnail_]

@@robertdoback4553 not sure I know what that is lol can you please elaborate? 🙏🏼

[@robertdoback4553]

@theTrailSnail_ body mass index. I'm calling them fat

[@theTrailSnail_]

@@robertdoback4553Hopefully it’s PH Phat lol 😂 Iets call it thic haha

[@journeymancellist9247]

Laugh laugh laugh…

[@robertclemmons1666]

@@robertdoback4553 lol I’m positive that off-road community doesn’t have a monopoly on high BMI individuals.

[@gravitygabri3l]

It will climb like a 4runner if you install a TORQ locker for the rear. Its only $450 + installation.

[@theTrailSnail_]

@@gravitygabri3l I’ve definitely thought about it, would make the most sense on trails like this, thanks man!

[@gravitygabri3l]

@theTrailSnail_ kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYrRf5SEpL6NbaMsi=oPsycN43XAD8PWay After I saw this video I am definitely looking into buying a 2025 OBW since the 2026 models will look horendous

[@johnkkkj]

@@gravitygabri3l I got a 2024 OBW and I am also dreading the new Outback, horrendous is an understatement. Only saving grace is that the pictures released might actually be an Assent and not the Outback. At least that is my dying hope.

[@MrEricmopar]

@@johnkkkj Yeah, if those pics of the new Outback are correct, I'm like what the heck is Subaru thinking? It isn't an Outback at all in that case, but an actual SUV profile, which will hurt it's fuel economy etc. If a person wants a small SUV there are things like the Forester.

[@sagler9874]

Dude, 2k rpm, steady rev, and the AWD system will do the math and take you there. You're letting go of the gas pedal too early. Not flooring it, but steady gas and let it work. Also, air down the tires - will give you more grip. If you want more of your vehicle - get the torqlocker - it makes things much easier. CVT has its weak spot, and this spot is steep climbes, especially with increasing angle, especially if there are step ups on the way. Otherwise, what limits you is only the geometry. And even with all those limitations, you still can get almost anywhere where big boys play, just it will take more time, and probably more chicken lines and building.

[@theTrailSnail_]

@@sagler9874 Legend! This is huge, I had no idea that I was coming off the gas too early. I’m pretty new at this but it gives me a chance to learn. I had it aired down to 22lbs but looking back I could have gone further. Appreciate the help man, all great points!

[@sagler9874]

@@theTrailSnail_ happy to help, if you want to get some idea what you can do with the Subie, I have a few vids uploaded at my channel youtube.com/@sag_ler?si=_WUcHBmAQEZS8IJf

[@clownfish7776]

Looks like they are already playing amongst the big boys on the trail.

[@theTrailSnail_]

@@clownfish7776 cheers 🫡 lol

[@EdysinSimon]

Looks like...Fun on da buns!

[@theTrailSnail_]

@@EdysinSimon ze buns had fun lol

[@ToastyClam]

Man I want this car

[@theTrailSnail_]

@@ToastyClam one of the best purchases I’ve man, had no idea it would be this capable!

[@4Funner-xtmv]

This is awesome!

[@theTrailSnail_]

@@4Funner-xtmv thanks!

[@Gergm7991]

Nice job. A rear locker would help prevent tearing up the trail. Or even worse, breaking an axle, etc.

[@theTrailSnail_]

@@Gergm7991 im curious how the lockers would affect reliability. Gotta do some more research but it makes sense, thanks! I’ll look into it!

[@Gergm7991]

@@theTrailSnail_Don’t know if locker is available for these vehicles but I’ve been off-roading for decades and I understand a rear locker significantly reduces the risk of driveline shock and parts breakage.

[@theTrailSnail_]

@ Got it, I’ve seen a video where someone added a rear locker to a wilderness outback so I think you’re right, it is possible lol thanks!

[@Steemax]

Sick... about to turn in my Wrangler for a OBW, what size tires are you running?

[@theTrailSnail_]

@@Steemax Thanks! Hope you enjoy the change! It has 245/65/ R17 nitto nomads, no rubbing no issues so far.

[@KenCheng]

Where are all the naysayers whining about CVTs?

[@theTrailSnail_]

I’m bracing for the “still not a truck” comments lol

[@v_n_bot]

@tfl and @savagegeese …. Who complains day and night about cvt flooring it … no average driver floors a car is a hard reality they need to know !

[@theTrailSnail_]

@ you ain’t wrong, I think everyone just gives subies crap because of the cvt lol

[@MrEricmopar]

@@theTrailSnail_ What's even funnier, is that a lot will say Toyota has the only decent CVT... But Subaru is using the same company's CVTs in the newer Crosstreks, Outbacks etc... "Aisin/Toyota manufactures Subaru's Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), also known as Lineartronic CVT. " It is in fact a Toyota transmission lol

[@theTrailSnail_]

@ woah I had no idea, appreciate you sharing the knowledge, that’s awesome. 😎

[@journeymancellist9247]

Wow…. Wonder if my cross trek would’ve done that

[@theTrailSnail_]

@@journeymancellist9247 I’ve seen cross treks go wild, with the right line maybe, only one way to find out lol

[@Noka1219]

Man.. that falken at trail got no grip.

[@theTrailSnail_]

@@Noka1219 these are nitto nomads, I’m sure airing down more would’ve helped but with a little momentum it pulled through lol

[@all_roads_europe]

Niceee!

[@StephenYang]

Are the wheels/tires the only thing different than stock?

[@theTrailSnail_]

@@StephenYang Yes, that’s all I’ve gotten around to changing. Don’t want to ruin the subie platform with anything drastic and ruin mpgs, reliability, drive quality ect.

[@rmarzino]

What size are the tires

[@theTrailSnail_]

@ 245/65/R17

[@rmarzino]

What size are the tires

[@theTrailSnail_]

@@rmarzino 245/65/R17s

[@rmarzino]

Very impressed

[@maxxbenzz7842]

Yawn. Mazda 50 would have done this backwards. Keep your rubber band transmission 🤣🤣

[@theTrailSnail_]

@@maxxbenzz7842 would’ve, could’ve, should’ve lol 😂