I suggest driving the car for a couple of months before deciding on any mods. I am proud to say I have never had a speeding ticket in 30 odd years of driving but this baby will test that record ! Yeah they look pretty cool.autoweb.drive.com.au/cms...newsarticle.htmlwww.ambulance-vic.com.au/mas_index.htmlLast links' pics are down :(, Often see them screaming down tram lines and through traffic. Anyone know where they sell Forester body mods like this ?www.cars101.com/subaru/f...oodyconcept1.JPG:P, Not a bad forum. The auto may be just a little less of sheer fun than the manual. Bringing up the rear was the Outback 2.5i.It was really hard to keep my Kluger bias out of this post ;), For those interested, the Territory won on points of 3.81, while the Forester placed well with 3.60. ), Thanks, I will give it a go!! The maximum boost pressure is lower at 600 mmHg (11.6psi) compared to 700 mmHg (13.5psi) in Impreza WRX. i just started to think that also on those recall for subaru stuffi did not realise the subaru recall sizetrying to justify it as a good thingbut seems to be lack of putting together at the factorystoopid things like loose head bolts etcreally stoopid thingo's, Picked up fog and headlight film today for the Forrie.Luckily was able to get it internally at cost.I've sent Subaxtreme an email last night for pricing on the nudge bar and sump protector. *shivers*, *shakes*, *rolls on the floor in fits of laughter*You get the idea.Please don't rice a Forester :(. Mostly related to shift ranges.What was startling more than anything was the shift auto moving on it's own !I hope it was a lemon.Regards. Specifications. Hope it all works outTake care and have fun. Flattened the rear nicely :( I could hear the swearing from inside ! Replacing this with a free flowing 3" dump pipe will yield a MAJOR improvement in throttle response and overall performance (full boost will hit much earlier).Just a thought. I've found that independants like Owens offer great advice. A special silica based compound that reduces rolling resistance, Green X™ increases fuel efficiency and decreases pollution, without sacrificing any performance, tyre life or comfort. With the Forester it is one of finding the space. I could wait for another year and maybe the new Mazda might be ideal. Interesting to see Outback+Forester grabbed almost 30% of the compact SUV market, i28.photobucket.com/albu...kiPhast /xtad.jpg. A special nylon wrapping, it secures the steel belts, helping to counter centrifugal forces and to control the tyre’s shape, producing more predictable handling at all speeds. The Liberty GT has the upper hand I think. www.arb.com.au/flexi_tank_water_tanks.htm Yep. I might be looking for an extended test drive Rerzedep - how do you manage that feat Hi Shapey. No, tow pack refers to the hitch, the ball and cooler. with modern vehicles no real need but I still haven't driven my company cars hard at first. TTI 15 Piece Bolt & Screw Extractor Set. Also the reason why some claim that Subaru have weak gearboxes ;). yessir, but even the manual won't do 5.3, think it's just under 6.0at that power/gearing, it'd ne a bitch to drive. Not from Aussie as you can tell. Yes. A few of us are onto Foresters (I'm going XT early next year). price/value on the wife's Forester XT? print it out, carpoint.ninemsn.com.au/...ktopDefault.aspxenjoy No, as I said I want magazine articles. but i gotta tell you mate if it is a tinted film on rear glass window & mate if you got a heater (demister) on your rear window & you put in on, the tinted film on your rear window will have lottsa bubbles, No it won't. As I have said, there are two at work now, one XT. Apparently the MY05 auto was worse according to the AusSubaru forums.Edit - Deja may be right though. Remeber there's a convenient 12v outlet in the rear cargo area. Too much in the rear even with fade. well i have been very interested in this thread, for my soon to be buying a forester. Sorry to hear that SS. I should share the favourites folder I have now. Not sure if this is the best place to post but it makes sense.My wife's XT needs 2 new tyres replaced on the left hand side.215/60/16 Yoko Geolander Subaru quoted us $220 per tyre + alignment and I declined that they do it as i thought that the dealership would be more expensive.So I went to Bob Jane today and got quoted $237 per tyre! Neither was the Toyota marketing department it would seem. Very Interesting, thanks. If i think it will be a prob I'll be looking at some bembros or just rotors /pads / calipers. What swayed you to the auto ? No, I won't be changing my mind on the leather Leather is noice. Would go well with the internal windscreen wipers and external demister though. However, as I said, might turns into never really quick. Even though the fact I replied to your post in about 3.5 seconds of it appearing would appear to strongly contradict this. end of Feb Is that the earliest, or did you schedule that ? Get it as soon as Tue, Jan 12. Thanks also Everyman.As you know it took me a while to get where I am ;)I just need to sort out the issues with the paint (suspect it is the mircofibre cloths I'm using).As for bird poo, the canoubra wax does a pretty good job of protection.Note also that two days before those shots it was covered top to bottom in mudCleaning it is half the fun ;), and leave the Klugers for dead :P Nah, nothing too wrong with the Klugers (damn, did I really say that) but I'll stick with the Forrie thanks ;)Have to wait a day (was needs to harden) and then off to the mud again :), These photos could very well mean that I jump on the bandwagon, and leave the Klugers for dead :P. Nah, nothing too wrong with the Klugers (damn, did I really say that) An opportunity I couldn't pass up - both those quotes immortalised, in a quote.All the best mate. Hey every, why not start a KLUGER thread ? Deja writes...If i think it will be a prob I'll be looking at some bembros or just rotors /pads / calipers.So Deja, you've had it a short time now. You do realise that replacing only two tyres can lead to diff binding on the ForesterYou need to replace all tyres at the same time or if not possible replace with used tyres to match the rolling diameter of the other two tyresSubaru have already made this known. My trade in hurt, cost me 22,500 over 5 years and was bought used. I don't think he will like the size of the Forester though. They are just geared too high though S-Murfy. Was very average. I could wait for another year and maybe the new Mazda might be ideal. Just make us proud. yes looked a bit more into it, You want a pic of the connector/setup for some contingency planning, so seeing how a recall was mentioned on a rubber mat, Give you a hint - add on parts for a Subaru Forester. go on TINT TINT and you will have a Forester full of virgins as you drive the streets at night. 0.53SHGC 0.45Reject 53.9Reflect 9.7Absorb. Are you looking mainly for cosmetic upgrades? on what may I ask ? From what I've seen Subaru are one of the better wrt warranty. I respect your opnions and would love to know what was wrong with the 3.0L R--a flat 6 with 180 Kw should be nice but real world driving is the best testing ground of all I have an XT A for the whole weekend. I'll be looking for links to suppliers and ideas. Appears that symmetrical drive is not always that way ;) Man she must have been spanking it, the buggers grip like mud on a ....... Man she must have been spanking it, the buggers grip like mud on a ....... No, no, noRe read my post - sorry, was a bit of a messy post ;)Two incidentsThe first was the XT, the second was a Liberty GT. I'm still farting about. Shop our vast selection and save! Rather than face an extended time on the "Geosqueelers" which have a horrendous rep. $280 for a life time warranty film- various colours / shades from same place Subaru local dealer get theirs done. Across the center, through the Tanami to Broome, up the cost to Darwin, across the top to the easy coast and back to Sydney.Towed a trailer.He is itching to get back out there.I tend to stick to the B tops and Hillend and the like plus a few private places ;). Had to breeze past it today when buying the Brita filter. Although I really don't think I've driven enough ( only about 500km ) to really make a proper judgement.At about the 1500km mark, I'll be better able to judge.edit: Morning viZitor. Any idea why they dropped dual range in the MY06 XT manual I could be wrong but I don't think low range was ever on any of the turbo foresters. For general driving they are more than up to the task, for repeated hard applications (the times when the turbo has you grinning) they aren't really up to it. This Forester is a Jeckyl and Hyde it would seem and I like cars which have the yin/yang equation, I must admit though there is only one colour for them and Deja has it right. I need to send some stuff to a mate to look at, They are fast Yes, a nice unit.I like the look pf the new LE Liberty STi too. Appears that symmetrical drive is not always that way ;) Didn't make much differnece as he disappeared off into the distance. Cant believe the insurance difference on them though I love it, a V8 killer for around $700/year for me.I think the resale value for the Forester is about 75% - one of the highest.The earlier Gt's were a good vehicle if the owner took time to change stock running gear.Good luck, Mine costs just $55 more than my wife's Berlina ! Until it spools up, you are just being driven by the motor itself. Auto did well but it did hunt at times. A Liberty GT Auto. if you dont want others to have interest, no pobs, Heya Viz. Everyone's a winner ! I'm not convinced on those but it was limited time on them. Having seen a number of bubbled screens around ....Mind you, I got my ex's car done when we bought it about 10 years ago and still looks like new. I got some bloody funny looks though especially with the Dealers signwriting on the side :) I was more surprised by the nose dive under brakes and will be sorting that out quick smart.Edit www.4wdworld.com.au/products are pretty good too. Covers warranty and other various interesting topics. I did read that there are some button sequences you can press to change things - will have to find the newsgroup where I read it. Better tyres - select for mainly road use (where most XT's do their work)4. I'd take all three, if only I could get them. Still, looks good huh ;). That said it is not going to be hardcore offroading Stay away from low sidewall street tyres like the Advans then (great on road apparently). The paint finish is quite unique. I didn't hence my question. A good question. No worries. The Forester is a great all round vehicle, whereas the patrol is a truck.Just be careful if you tint the windows on either one. My Avic (that I got for another vehicle) won't work on the Forester.Go for a built in GPS system or a stand alone like the TomTom ?Shapey. Was the woman more appealing than her car ?---LOL.Take care mate and enjoy what ever you can, while you can. How good are the brakes ? Often see them screaming down tram lines and through traffic. That said it is not going to be hardcore offroading, Kevin or Dicknose - hardened offroaders with Foresters. Just need to settle on accessories and final price. So if that's all your after, then Geos are for you. Other things first though ( swaybar and exhaust ). I wonder if it can be programmed in the head unit ? I'll stick with the Geolanders, at least they have some semblance of being off-road/dirt tyres. A few of us are onto Foresters You make it sound like you've made some kind of revolutionary discovery. Tribeca Rerzedep ?I know we discussed it in the Murano thread.Not sure when it makes it here.Still reading good things about it.I was just digging on the Disco thing (as I am sure you were aware).The Territory is a great vehicle and was on the list for me as you know. good goin' ?I have an assortment of Suby keyrings and an embossed cd holder, but only afer picking the car up ! It'd come down to driver I reckon. The interior of this special Forester is outfitted with a number of MOMO accessories, including Street Race GT seats, Challenger pedals, a Trek R steering wheel, emergency brake handle and boot and shift boot.www.subdriven.com/news/u...aru_News/008.jpgWrong colour and too low IMO, Damn, got totally burnt by a Forester XT coming back from the Ortho today.I must admit I thought the chick driving it wouldn't even bother.She saw me checking the car out (and her). Tony on the site below pushes the his Forester very hard offroad too: Yep. maybe a brake pad or caliper upgrade ? For my use pattern they are ideal. Have you been scouring the Forester forums to see if they have any common problems so you are well armed for warrenty claims? It's such a short trip from Tonka land to Ricey Monstertruckville. All hardware is included img294.imageshack.us/img...916custom3uf.jpgEdit - sorry it took so long - went out to get more Coopers :). 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