Sell me on a Forester
12-13-2012, 10:18 AM
#151
Resurrected thread is resurrected.
Without ever seeing this thread, back in July I went on a binge to find an E30 Sedan. Couldn't find one that wasn't a beater, so I started looking at WRX's, when immediately I realized I wanted an FXT.
Here's mine on DGR Coilovers and 18x9.5's. STi axle-back and a K&N panel filter keep things nice for now, but sway bars, end links, lateral links are due soon and a Cobb AP is already on its way.
Without ever seeing this thread, back in July I went on a binge to find an E30 Sedan. Couldn't find one that wasn't a beater, so I started looking at WRX's, when immediately I realized I wanted an FXT.
Here's mine on DGR Coilovers and 18x9.5's. STi axle-back and a K&N panel filter keep things nice for now, but sway bars, end links, lateral links are due soon and a Cobb AP is already on its way.
12-13-2012, 10:44 AM
#152
If in doubt, FLAT OUT
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Location: Nor Cal SJ
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Car Info: 2010 Hatch, 2011 Sedan
When I bought the wagon, my son said "Kind of plain grocery getter for you isn't it?" I just smiled and took him out to Calaveras reservoir. He doesn't think that anymore 
I would have preferred a FXT, but when I was looking there were pretty much zero around and this WRX was bone stock one owner.
Last edited by 04GG; 12-13-2012 at 10:47 AM.
12-13-2012, 12:45 PM
#156
12-13-2012, 03:09 PM
#159
The Seventh Sister
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Location: Alameda, CA
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Car Info: MY04 Forester XT
Believe it or not, while the SH looks heavier, the difference in curb weight over the SG is only ~80 lbs. That's odd, though... losing like 5-6 mpg just by going to stage 2?
12-13-2012, 03:16 PM
#160
Resurrected thread is resurrected.
Without ever seeing this thread, back in July I went on a binge to find an E30 Sedan. Couldn't find one that wasn't a beater, so I started looking at WRX's, when immediately I realized I wanted an FXT.
Here's mine on DGR Coilovers and 18x9.5's. STi axle-back and a K&N panel filter keep things nice for now, but sway bars, end links, lateral links are due soon and a Cobb AP is already on its way.
Without ever seeing this thread, back in July I went on a binge to find an E30 Sedan. Couldn't find one that wasn't a beater, so I started looking at WRX's, when immediately I realized I wanted an FXT.
Here's mine on DGR Coilovers and 18x9.5's. STi axle-back and a K&N panel filter keep things nice for now, but sway bars, end links, lateral links are due soon and a Cobb AP is already on its way.
12-13-2012, 03:32 PM
#162
i'm thinking about flashing stage 2 economy mode to see if it runs less rich, just to see what mpg i get
Last edited by Rescuer; 12-13-2012 at 03:39 PM.
12-13-2012, 04:58 PM
#163
Thanks man. Needs more low and more suspension.
18x9.5's in a 40et. The 40et pushed them out a bit to clear the suspension. Had I done the factory 48et they'd definitely run on the coilovers.
As for the outside, the 235/40-18 tire helped a bit, but ultimately it was the fender rolling that made the biggest difference. Never did it before, so it took me a little over 2 hours to do all four, with the help of a buddy. Before rolling, fronts only ever rubbed one time. The rears, though, especially on Highway 87, were miserable. Now that they're rolled, I haven't rubbed once. Not a single time.
TL;DR: No trouble. Just roll the fenders and you're golden.
For science (just because the stock ride height of a Forester is absolutely ridiculous):
Before lowering:
After lowering:
As for the outside, the 235/40-18 tire helped a bit, but ultimately it was the fender rolling that made the biggest difference. Never did it before, so it took me a little over 2 hours to do all four, with the help of a buddy. Before rolling, fronts only ever rubbed one time. The rears, though, especially on Highway 87, were miserable. Now that they're rolled, I haven't rubbed once. Not a single time.
TL;DR: No trouble. Just roll the fenders and you're golden.
For science (just because the stock ride height of a Forester is absolutely ridiculous):
Before lowering:
After lowering:
