Newbie here, pics to follow!

 

1998 s/tb in white here..Standard other than a powerflow system.
Hoping to do much more over the coming months.



http://www.flickr.com/photos/73217446@N08/6600124477/


Scrap that i just totaled the thing..................Gutted is not the word........

 

Any new owners recently....?

 

Picked this up recently





Martin

 

Picked up a FSTI about a month ago now, will post pics after a detailing session

 

Ive saved this one a few months back.Since ive had it ive changed the turbo to a td04 item,bell mouth down pipe 3 inch into 2 1/2 inch and middle section decat.New front pads and discs and inner front cv boots,rear brake pads and new spark plugs with an oil change using car lube 10w/60 fully synthetic oil.Drives a lot better now the brakes used to drag a bit but sorted that out.

 

How do you find the td04 power wise on the foz mate?

Martin

 

A big difference in power especially top end its still on factory boost.Im yet to lower it yet and get it looking mint.I rescued it from Lincoln

 

Good stuff mate, was initially going for a td04 but then got told a vf35 would be better... Not looking to take it more than 250-270 then put some bc coilovers and a few other suspension mods

Martin

 

Im heading for 280 with a map.I want to change my fuel pump first I think its a bit dicky and being a 2000 model its a long time with out a change

 

Think a vf35 would put you into the 300bhp mark easy with a map

 

Think I'll wait for a decent 35 to come along.. Suspension mods are a must aswell imo

Martin

 

Next job for me after the fuel pump

 

As yours appears to be a JDM model (S/Tb), it will already have a TD04 as standard, as it comes with the equivalent year WRX engine (so big cams compared to UK cars).

Have you paid a visit to http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f75/
Lots of info and UK/European members upgrades...........

 

It was apparently running a vf41 before I bought it mate but they've put the standard turbo back on to my annoyance... So sourcing a vf35 to chuck on now with supporting mods to give it more.

Have tried to sign up there buddy although it won't let me keeps coming up with an error message about my email address... Gave up which is ashame as after a browse there's lots of good info on there.

Martin

 

Where abouts in Manchester are you I will keep an eye out for the forester

 

Near the Trafford centre mate... Well it goes all over at the minute seen as the bugs just parked up lol

Martin

 

That's the thing with these foresters I carnt leave mine alone

 

Resurrecting this thread as it needs more photos.

Recently picked up this '05 XT which will be referred to from now on as the Golden Nugget

IMG_20150711_170353 by Ian Gate, on Flickr

IMG_20150713_165014 by Ian Gate, on Flickr

First thing i did was begin to tidy up the headlights as they were starting to look a little faded.

IMG_20150714_203734 by Ian Gate, on Flickr

Plans are for wheel, tyre, suspension changes and an exhaust change then we will see where it goes from there.

 

I had modified SF and SG foresters in the past - dealing on a SH and looking for inspiration - where do I get SH STi parts from anyone???

 

Japanparts

https://www.japanparts.com/parts/cat...hp?dl=1&cm=136

although certain parts will be common

You'll find some UK SH owners in the European forum of

http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f75/

 

My 1999 edm sf .h & s sports cat back hyperflow tmic harvey smith polished and ported headers and trick up pipe vf34 .possibly for sale

 

hi all,the main blub on our forester has gone(dipped) but the bulbs and codes or part numbers on ebay for this year of car is doing my head in,is it a h1 or h4 or if any one can point me in the right direction would be great,,been to halfords but a set is £15 is this right price thanks

 

Bit of a thread resurrection ??

According to the spec sheet it should be fitted with HID headlights which will have a D2R bulb (item6) for dip and an HB3 (item 1) for main.

Usual problem with HID's is the ballast (item 24) mounted under the headlight fills with water long before the bulb goes.

 

JDM SF5 2001

 

My daily.



My progress thread from the day of purchase.

https://www.scoobynet.com/members-ga...ester-sti.html

 

Heres mine.

 

Here is my foz.only owned it a month or so.great car,goes well and practical haha.

 

I do like those wheels.a lot!!

 

Picking mine up Next week. Fresh Import....