Forrester STI
06 January 2006, 09:01 PM
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Forrester STI
Does anyone have one of these? Just looking for feedback...
Got a WRX300 but was considering something different, maybe Spec C or a Forrester STI.
On Iains web site it quotes 280bhp for standard remap, but in the review it is higher 300+
Does standard remap mean the remap you get as supplied from Litchfield for UK fuel, or an additional remap after the remap!
Havent really seen any decent photos, the ones on DHCARS seem to show it in a better light...
Cheers,
Mark
Got a WRX300 but was considering something different, maybe Spec C or a Forrester STI.
On Iains web site it quotes 280bhp for standard remap, but in the review it is higher 300+
Does standard remap mean the remap you get as supplied from Litchfield for UK fuel, or an additional remap after the remap!
Havent really seen any decent photos, the ones on DHCARS seem to show it in a better light...
Cheers,
Mark
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06 January 2006, 09:03 PM
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Look in the members gallery - Mog has just taken delivery of a new 06 FSti
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=479036
As far as I know you get a standard remap for UK fuel as part of the deal - good for 300+
Get a Miltek though and you're looking at 330'ish
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=479036
As far as I know you get a standard remap for UK fuel as part of the deal - good for 300+
Get a Miltek though and you're looking at 330'ish
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07 January 2006, 09:04 AM
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Some pics of mine here:
http://www.thegaddfamily.co.uk/Fores...STi/index.html
That's the pre-facelift shape, but internals are pretty much the same.
Pros:
Doesn't attract unwanted attention
Fast, and easy to drive fast
Fun, and easy to drive fast
Practical, can get bikes in the back
Cons:
Ugly
Can drive it too fast too easily
...er... mine isn't black like Mog's.
http://www.thegaddfamily.co.uk/Fores...STi/index.html
That's the pre-facelift shape, but internals are pretty much the same.
Pros:
Doesn't attract unwanted attention
Fast, and easy to drive fast
Fun, and easy to drive fast
Practical, can get bikes in the back
Cons:
Ugly
Can drive it too fast too easily
...er... mine isn't black like Mog's.
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07 January 2006, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by shaggy1973
The sf.com site is fine, just needs a new host, but as always it isn't for free !
In the meantime the Forester section on NASIOC is unusually active...
07 January 2006, 11:02 AM
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By the way Marky, the 'standard' remap is simply for UK fuel, and keeps the original exhaust system. Optionally there is the Milltek exhaust system, which replaces the system from the turbo back, using a sports cat. Mapping for that gives 330/330 (slightly variable car-to-car), so that map and the exhaust are the 'performance' package. The car reviewed in Evo is Mrs. Mog's car (the blue one, now replaced by the black facelift one).
Best if you talk to Iain about the options, Litchfield Imports are on 01684 850999.
And finally.... Forester only has 2 'r's, is it this you are actually after
?
Best if you talk to Iain about the options, Litchfield Imports are on 01684 850999.
And finally.... Forester only has 2 'r's, is it this you are actually after
?
07 January 2006, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by ricardo
The site is run by enthusiasts in the US, and is non-commercial (otherwise Subaru would be after them, like they did for a few other sites with Subaru trademarks in their names). Being non-commercial, it was hosted by a fairly low-cost service hosting company. You get what you pay for - the hosting company let their domain expire, and somebody else grabbed it. I wouldn't stick around the placeholder site for long if you haven't got up-to-date malware detection running !
The sf.com site is fine, just needs a new host, but as always it isn't for free !
In the meantime the Forester section on NASIOC is unusually active...
The sf.com site is fine, just needs a new host, but as always it isn't for free !
In the meantime the Forester section on NASIOC is unusually active...
07 January 2006, 06:16 PM
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Work is in progress in setting up a new site, but it looks like it will be a temporary one until the 'real' site is back on an even keel. Then I think they envisage the new site being a kind of backup of the normal one.
This NASIOC thread has the details - the last post on page 12 is the beginning of the discussion about the recovery efort. Some generous people have provided hosting and a lot of support to get things going again.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...&page=12&pp=25
This NASIOC thread has the details - the last post on page 12 is the beginning of the discussion about the recovery efort. Some generous people have provided hosting and a lot of support to get things going again.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...&page=12&pp=25
07 January 2006, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by ricardo
Work is in progress in setting up a new site, but it looks like it will be a temporary one until the 'real' site is back on an even keel. Then I think they envisage the new site being a kind of backup of the normal one.
This NASIOC thread has the details - the last post on page 12 is the beginning of the discussion about the recovery efort. Some generous people have provided hosting and a lot of support to get things going again.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...&page=12&pp=25
This NASIOC thread has the details - the last post on page 12 is the beginning of the discussion about the recovery efort. Some generous people have provided hosting and a lot of support to get things going again.
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...&page=12&pp=25
07 January 2006, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ricardo
By the way Marky, the 'standard' remap is simply for UK fuel, and keeps the original exhaust system. Optionally there is the Milltek exhaust system, which replaces the system from the turbo back, using a sports cat. Mapping for that gives 330/330 (slightly variable car-to-car), so that map and the exhaust are the 'performance' package. The car reviewed in Evo is Mrs. Mog's car (the blue one, now replaced by the black facelift one).
Best if you talk to Iain about the options, Litchfield Imports are on 01684 850999.
And finally.... Forester only has 2 'r's, is it this you are actually after ?
Best if you talk to Iain about the options, Litchfield Imports are on 01684 850999.
And finally.... Forester only has 2 'r's, is it this you are actually after
?As for Forrester, back in the day I did find Miss Forrester quite fetching.....thinking mans crumpet I think is the phrase....
09 January 2006, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Marky9074
I see there is one on Autotrader 04 STI Blue 22k....is this ex-Mrs Mog?
There's one on Litchfields website for a little more. I'd be tempted but i don't like them in blue.
09 January 2006, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Marky9074
I see there is one on Autotrader 04 STI Blue 22k....is this ex-Mrs Mog?
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09 January 2006, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Mog
Have you got a link to it and I will tell you...............
Mog
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http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/WWW...ch_full=SEARCH
09 January 2006, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Marky9074
Mog
http://www.litchfieldimports.co.uk/stocklist.asp
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Too late - seen it now.... Where can I find the order form? LOL
Guess the kids and the dog would have to sit in the back and freeze tho'.
Mrs Mog XXX
Guess the kids and the dog would have to sit in the back and freeze tho'.
Mrs Mog XXX
10 January 2006, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Mog
Too late - seen it now.... Where can I find the order form? LOL
Guess the kids and the dog would have to sit in the back and freeze tho'.
Mrs Mog XXX
Guess the kids and the dog would have to sit in the back and freeze tho'.
Mrs Mog XXX
Pitty you cant buy one though
16 January 2006, 03:10 PM
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Mog...
Are there any issues with suspension, with it being a JDM model...if you know what I mean? I know its not exactly a spec C but I am just wondering...
Mark
Are there any issues with suspension, with it being a JDM model...if you know what I mean? I know its not exactly a spec C but I am just wondering...
Mark
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Originally Posted by captain ted
What kind of performance do you get from a Forrester STI?
275lb/ft@3600 RPM (Litchfield Standard Remap 300lbft)
With a new exhaust and a further remap better than an Impreza STi (in a straight line)....