So This is a Thing Now...

"hike" (hike15) 06/26/2019 at 16:37 • Filed to: Subaru

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The local retailer threw a lift kit, aggressive wheels and tires, and some bumper guards with lights on a new Ascent. It looks...kind of good.  Thoughts?

Ash78, voting early and often > hike 06/26/2019 at 16:42

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I mean, it’s not bad, but it kind of comes across like a Dodge Journey with the same treatment. The market is so crowded, it’s kind of hard to stand out, so I guess this is one way.

I’ve seen tons of XV/ Crosstreks with this kind of setup.

Sir Halffast > hike 06/26/2019 at 16:42

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It does look pretty good. It’s a shame that everything behind the driver/passenger seats are so damn cramped.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > hike 06/26/2019 at 16:43

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i dig it. 

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > hike 06/26/2019 at 16:44

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Sovande > hike 06/26/2019 at 16:44

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It's so rugged now. 

TheRealBicycleBuck > hike 06/26/2019 at 16:44

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I spotted one myself last year . Well, it’s an Outback, but the same concept. I really like it.

I tried to talk my daughter into upgrading hers, but she declined. Technically, it’s in my name, so I could do it anyway, but it probably doesn’t make sense to upgrade something she’s going to take away to college if she doesn’t want it.

CaptDale - is secretly British > hike 06/26/2019 at 16:45

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Link?

vicali > hike 06/26/2019 at 16:47

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Never go full catalog..

razorbeamteam > hike 06/26/2019 at 16:49

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Ok ok ok ok, I see what they did there, it doesn’t suck 

fintail > hike 06/26/2019 at 16:50

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Very PNW

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > hike 06/26/2019 at 16:51

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Sharon and Bradly are going to love it

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time 06/26/2019 at 16:52

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why not?

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 06/26/2019 at 16:53

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not to be pedantic but isnt bradley usually spelled with an E?

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 06/26/2019 at 16:56

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Kelsey and Bret?

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > hike 06/26/2019 at 16:59

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That’s a good way to get the price to ascend, that’s for sure. Maybe they have some OEM’s outback, near the forest.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > hike 06/26/2019 at 16:59

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It took me the longest time to realize this wasn’t supposed to be the Escape ST, or whatever. Then you said the Ascent, and I thought, “hmm, is that like a bigger ecosport?”. Then I looked at the picture again, saw dealer installed. So mind went to the ford catalog. Then I finally realized the blue oval on the grill wasn’t a ferd badge. Senior moment or all cars all looking the same? It seriously took me a few minutes to figure it out lol

and 100 more > vicali 06/26/2019 at 17:03

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Jeep guy:

facw > TheRealBicycleBuck 06/26/2019 at 17:07

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Back before the great subblog purge, Wes Siler had an article about modding his Outback for going off road:

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vicali > and 100 more 06/26/2019 at 17:12

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Clean build;

boredalways > hike 06/26/2019 at 17:13

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Does it have skid plates?

camarov6rs > hike 06/26/2019 at 17:35

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I see this treatment done to Crosstreks and wonder how they could even move the car with all those accessories weighing down the under powered thing (jokes...kinda). At least with the Ascent it should have enough power to deal with the added weight and different tire size. Would like to see it on a white car for some contrast, overall not bad.

TheRealBicycleBuck > facw 06/26/2019 at 18:39

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I’ve read it multiple times. One of the takeaways for me was the wheel size. He had to buy smaller wheels to open up options for tires. Our Outback already sports the smaller wheels. I was looking at more capable tires when my daughter started protesting.

Svend > hike 06/26/2019 at 19:40

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I like my Subarus lower.

RPM esq. > hike 06/26/2019 at 19:53

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It’s not bad looking but if the idea is to be better off paved roads those low accessory lights are just asking for it. Actually, even on paved roads if there is ever any gravel , probably.

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > hike 06/26/2019 at 20:16

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I like it. I know it’s a bit bigger than the Passport, but the Ascent has got to compete with it, hard. I’m seeing a lot of the Ascents around me (and, oddly, the Kia Telluride).

gettingoldercarguy > and 100 more 06/26/2019 at 20:34

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Perfect

coqui70 > hike 06/26/2019 at 21:46

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As long as they have proper suspension parts to keep the camber right. Saw a C rosstrek with some serious camber changes during acceleration.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 06/26/2019 at 22:02

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Idk is my name spelt Steven or Stephen.

Is it Connor or Conner, Dylan or Dillon?

Names can be spelt however you damn well please. Lol 

hike > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind 06/27/2019 at 07:43

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The Ascent has to compete more with the Pilot. The new Outback will compete more with Passport, as the adventure, but not like Wrangler level adventure, mid size suv.

I've also noticed a lot of Tellurides lately though.