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So The Forester Project Begins

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clutdav

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Well just like Gus I have started to play with the Mrs' Forester 2.5 XTEN. It was only a matter of time before it was modified in some way. Anyway this is how she arrived...........

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First mods.................

1. Front Lip Spoiler,

2. Black STi Grill,

3. Rear High Level Spoiler,

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I think that these really start to make the Forester look quite mean. I have a VF35 turbo and uppipe sitting in the garage waiting for her (she'll get done when i sort out the issues with my STi9 setup). A set of tints, mudflaps, 18's, lowering springs & an exhaust system should find their way onto her in the coming months.

I just can't help myself. Should be one hell of a sleeper when the performance parts are on................ :P

What do you guys think then??

Dave

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gus the bus

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I think you're still showing a number plate in one of those pictures..

glad to see I'm not alone Dave :P

Regarding the suspension set-up if your running self levelling rear suspension you cannot lower it without the need to replace the rear struts for standard ones. Hence why I'm going for the full D2 coilover kit ;)

Also Dave is the front lip the subaru supplied one? I was in two minds but now that I see it on well, I think i'll just get one (along with the rear skirts)

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clutdav

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glad to see I'm not alone Dave :P

Regarding the suspension set-up if your running self levelling rear suspension you cannot lower it without the need to replace the rear struts for standard ones. Hence why I'm going for the full D2 coilover kit ;)

Ah ok that is something I was unaware of. Thanks for that mate. Do you have any info on this D2 coilover kit you mention, that you would be willing to share??

Dave

gus the bus

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Ah ok that is something I was unaware of. Thanks for that mate. Do you have any info on this D2 coilover kit you mention, that you would be willing to share??

Dave

Dave I'll PM you a link. But you can get them thru Ebay for a very good price imported from New Zealand. Bloody daft when they are manufactured in the UK :P

clutdav

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Dave.....i like your performance mod of using your stuff from your STI 9......

Top notch.

Well I think it makes sense in the long run. The turbo, etc are just sitting there and I don't think I can be bothered with the hassle of trying to sell them on. Ta mate

Also Dave is the front lip the subaru supplied one? I was in two minds but now that I see it on well, I think i'll just get one (along with the rear skirts)

Yes bud the front lip is the genuine Subaru part that is in the options list - it does make the front end a lot more aggressive. It looked rather mean in the rear view mirror when the Mrs was following me the other day.

Dave

PS: thanks for the positive comments so far

clutdav

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Dave I'll PM you a link. But you can get them thru Ebay for a very good price imported from New Zealand. Bloody daft when they are manufactured in the UK :P

The link in the PM doesn't work mate. Do you have any other info? Thanks

Dave

gus the bus

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Well I think it makes sense in the long run. The turbo, etc are just sitting there and I don't think I can be bothered with the hassle of trying to sell them on. Ta mate

Yes bud the front lip is the genuine Subaru part that is in the options list - it does make the front end a lot more aggressive. It looked rather mean in the rear view mirror when the Mrs was following me the other day.

Dave

PS: thanks for the positive comments so far

Dave have a look on www.subaruforester.org plenty of tips on there. Also, I'm gonna get colour coded rear spoiler and colour coded flaps direct from the states

Subaru USA are FAR cheaper than UK supplies and provide a much wider range :P

clutdav

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Gus,

I take it if you fit the coilover suspension you lose the self leveling facility? That is rather cheap even delivered from NZ. I wonder how much the import duty/tax will be though??

Dave

PS: Thanks for the info mate.

gus the bus

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I take it if you fit the coilover suspension you lose the self leveling facility?

No probs mate. Yes, the coilovers remove the self levelling facility as it is incorporated into the Strut. But if you have no intention of towing on carrying large loads in the forester then its nothing lost tbh

Even with import duty (based on the price paid) it would be considerably cheaper than the UK £775 price.

Gus

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thewelsho

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What do you guys think then??

Performance mods for a Chelsea tractor? Something doesn't seem right about that. but as the SIDC cry goes, "each to his own". If I were in your position, I'd blow it all on the Impreza. Good luck with it though, enjoy.

John

gus the bus

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Performance mods for a Chelsea tractor? Something doesn't seem right about that. but as the SIDC cry goes, "each to his own". If I were in your position, I'd blow it all on the Impreza. Good luck with it though, enjoy.

John

Its good to be different :P

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well when the Forrester starts overtaking a few people on the track that will wipe the smiles from a few faces.

i reckon both projects are going to be interesting.

clutdav

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Performance mods for a Chelsea tractor? Something doesn't seem right about that. but as the SIDC cry goes, "each to his own". If I were in your position, I'd blow it all on the Impreza. Good luck with it though, enjoy.

John

I wouldn't exactly call a Forester a "Chelsea Tractor". I have blown loads of money on the STi9 so it is the foz's turn now. People don't buy foresters to pose in they buy them because they are bullet proof, have decent offroad ability, possess good performance & handle quite well for the most part. Driven well this 2.5XTEN could keep a WRX honest on a backroad. Total sleeper..............

Dave

wheelchairscooby

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Performance mods for a Chelsea tractor? Something doesn't seem right about that. but as the SIDC cry goes, "each to his own". If I were in your position, I'd blow it all on the Impreza. Good luck with it though, enjoy.

John

anybody could pass you john ha ha m8

gus the bus

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I wouldn't exactly call a Forester a "Chelsea Tractor". I have blown loads of money on the STi9 so it is the foz's turn now. People don't buy foresters to pose in they buy them because they are bullet proof, have decent offroad ability, possess good performance & handle quite well for the most part. Driven well this 2.5XTEN could keep a WRX honest on a backroad. Total sleeper..............

Dave

Here here! took the 555 for a blast last night and then went straight out in the Forester over the same route. can seriously see a lot of potential in the 2.5 Forester.

Dave, John (Welsho's) "Chelsea Tractor" comments are purely founded on ignorance IMHO I'm sure he would see it much differently if he actually had a go in one! :D

225 BHP in standard format is no slouch and having had three Foresters out of the 7 Subarus' I have had tells you there is more to them than meets the eye. ;)

Gus

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