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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by amorphiss
buzzword - how'd you find doing the Brembo caliper swap? Pretty straight forward other than removing the rear dust shields? I have a set of Brembo calipers for mine that I've been meaning to throw on when I get some free time.
Very easy. I used brackets and DBA4000 conversion rotors from KNS Brakes and just removed the dust shield using a cold chisel and hammer.
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 02:49 PM
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05 xt 5spd with 83k and its silver
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Old Jan 12, 2012 | 02:57 PM
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04 fxt 5spd are amazing, love mine
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 03:29 PM
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Dude Daniel you and I parralell so much.

I want one too for when I have kids and such, the wife not only said no but HELL NO!!!!

Just like the EVO LOLOLOLOL!!!!!!

You want me to sell you on one well here you go

Get one Do EEEETTTTT probably be more comfortable for you. Turn on the heated seats and watch your back pain ease away, lay the seats down and let your dogs walk in circles in the back."whats that you say, you keep your dogs in crates for saftey in the vehicle", well thats just fine theres enough room back there for two or hell even 4 full size dog crates.

You need a place for you telescope, well it will fit just fine in the back just slide it between the dog crates.

Oh you like to keep your mountain bike in the car for fear of theft.....Well thats just fine too you can fit yours, the wifes, and when you have 4 kids thier little bikes with the training wheels will fit to.

You wanna talk performance well you own an STI so I dont have to tell you its practically the same car only with all its size 300-400 lbs lighter....

Need I say more??????

You like it????? You wanna Buy it????? Just follow me inside let me get you some coffee or some water and we will get the paperwork started.....

LOLOL's
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 03:45 PM
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At the Eklund Rallyx school, they had 2 Forester n/a's. Totally rallyx capable. Try that in your high center of gravity other CUVs.

Forester's rock.
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by brucelee
Yeah, but when you're a giant with back problems, the Forester seems way more appealing.
I have an 08 Forester and a 2011 Outback (dad) - I'd recommend an 09 Outback more for space
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 05:06 PM
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Well damn, now I kinda want a FXT
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 05:17 PM
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I don't need to convince you. Do it. Join the Mafia. The Don needs reinforcements.
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by sybir
I don't need to convince you. Do it. Join the Mafia. The Don needs reinforcements.
appropriate avatar
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Overbear
One thing pigboat said, sunroof...DO NOT GET, if you do your research a lot of them start having problems. Most XT owners ive met avoid them like the plauge because of the increased body roll (less metal) and increased weight.
I don't plan on making a Forester a dedicated track car. I have the sunroof in my current one along with the winter heating package and don't think I would want a car without those options, even if it does save some good weight up top. I have nearly 220k miles on mine and haven't had a single problem with my sunroof. I would just get the premium because it's my idea of a nicer car.

Silke's XT ftw. That thing hauls. Drive one. There are probably half a dozen XT monsters for sale on subaruforester.org.
Old Jan 12, 2012 | 10:19 PM
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Old Jan 13, 2012 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by sybir
I don't need to convince you. Do it. Join the Mafia. The Don needs reinforcements.
yes, yes I will obey...

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Silke, don't forget that I still owe you a pie!
Old Jan 13, 2012 | 11:04 PM
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Andy with the win! ONE OF US, ONE OF US.
Old Jan 14, 2012 | 07:49 AM
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*sigh* I need to find $10k so I can get the forester back on the road :P
Old Jan 14, 2012 | 03:35 PM
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Silke, don't forget that I still owe you a pie!
Mmmm... pie! Anytime you want to come by and hang out with us for a bit... we should be around all weekend.



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