forester

Hi everyone, I haven't been posting lately because of a laundry list of things and it's satisfying to see interesting updates in the forum. I was in the Upper South Island recently and might have encountered the Outback of @Dave Hansford. The Outback looked exactly to the detail like his. I...

Alrighty, the time has come for new tyres! I was looking at some sort of AT for a better offroad tyre etc. I'll be driving probably 80/20 onroad/offroad. I was looking at either the Coopers ATT or the Yoko G015 for a mild AT, both only offering in the 215/65R16 as the smallest. Any...

I've got a 2003 (SG) NA manual. I picked up a spare SG box and have been looking into doing a 1.44 low range conversion. Upon doing some research found that some have done a 4.44 front and rear diff conversion too, using a 0.738 5th gear to keep highway drivability. Basically was just...

I want to upgrade my wheels and I was looking at fitting 215/70R16 A/TS (possibly 215/80R16 if it would work) I was planning on combining it with a 2 or 3 inch lift. Sorry if this is a bit of a silly question, I am new to all of this and want to learn

Having trouble finding a second hand bullbar in NSW for my 2005 MY06 forester. I was wondering if anyone had some experience (or bullbars) to impart I've also been looking into getting a bullbar not meant for the forester and modifying it to fit

Hi Guys Can you recommend Subaru service in Melbourne? In my Forester '07 2.5 XT, I will have to: - replace rear wheel bearing - replace front driveshafts Any tips how much such a replacements would cost are most welcome. Thanks, Seb

Hey Everyone, I'm having trouble trying to get to the bottom of it. What is legislation? What is acceptable? What is overlooked? When do I need an Engineers certificate? I want to go up from standard Forester MY10 215/65R16 Dueller H/T tyres to 215/70R16 BF Goodrich KO2's, plus add a 50mm body...

I have a 2003 XS Forester. I'm currently looking to get new tyres - moving from stock 215/60R16 tyres to Bridgestone Dueler D697 215/65R16 tyres. I am investigating the benefits of a lift - and wondered before I buy these tyres - if I had a lift as well, if this would mean that bigger tyres...

Ive made the decision to upgrade my 2002 Subaru forester 2.5L XS as its getting a bit old at 280,000kms, I do go off roading from time to time and it keeps up with hilux's and nirvaras in some pretty sketchy places so I'm proud of her. But like I said she's getting old so I want to give it some...

Okay, so I'm really excited to learn these cars, and I've already done a ton of research with lifting the GC/GF chassis. I'm hoping someone can help me determine if I should use Forester struts/springs to lift, versus Legacy Outback struts and springs? I've heard a lot of people go with the...

Hi all, Been doing some relentless eBay browsing and came across these frameless weather shields. https://m.ebay.com.au/itm/282056460900?_mwBanner=1 Has anyone got or tryed these style out and want to share their pros and cons? Cheers for any responses and hope that link worked ok.

So I've finally decided on a theme for my Foz - the Zombie Edition. I know it's nothing super original, everyone does it to their trucks, but I think mines gonna be unique because not only is it a Foz, but I plan on heavily modifying it (don't let the fact that the bank still owns it stop you...

I am planning on lifting my Fozzy here in the near future. What have you guys found is the easiest and cheapest route?

I am deciding which make or bulbar to get for my 08 forester. The ecb is a bolt over the top type that doesn't change the approach. Just wondering on people's thoughts?

Finally got my hands on another Forester! It's an automatic 1997 SF5A T/TB (JDM) in two tone Green on Silver just like the first one. Sand/brown interior, just like the first one. And full of dog hair, just like the first one :lol: Only differences between MkI and MkII is lack of rear spoiler...

Hi, Firstly apologies if this has been covered already - I couldn't find anything that seemed to cover it in a quick search. Anyway - It's been a while since I've owned a Foz (too long) and don't have any experience with rust in them. Are there any common places to look out for rust? I already...

Well, I thought I'd better joint this site, owning a Subaru and having offroad aspirations and all... A few weeks ago I took a bit of a roadtrip up to Alexandra in Central Otago with my Dad, and bought a 2002 SG Forester X 5sp D/R, in what is very close British Racing Green. 205,300km (after...

Gidday Folks After towing the trailer around the back blocks of the Dandenongs today, I can see that I really need heavier duty springs in the rear. Note that after taking this photo, I discovered that the rear P/S tyre was flat ... :( Sidewall is busted badly. Only about 6,000 kms on the...

G'day all, Yesterday's trip along the Mundaring powerlines was supposed to be a nice cruisy day out and an introduction to offroading for rookie Twinklz. RedXS and I had driven the track the previous weekend with other members and weren't too worried about taking standard cars and...

So I have a 2003 forester 2.5x.... and I want to lift it 3" I don't know anything about lifting a car! I need as much info I can get.. Such as brand names, websites, different types of kits, DIY tips.... Anything!!!! Thanx, Bangwgn03 Portland, Oregon