Vote For M3gtr's Ride...

[m3gtr]

LOL, yeah fair enough. Thats pretty lame to go on about this and then not tell you what I..sorry..., we got.

Its a 2005 Subaru Forester Sti version. 13,000 kays on the clock and its stock as a rock.

Bloody nice car: 0-100 in just over 5 seconds, around 330 hp, WRC blue...im totally satisfied with the car.

Edited April 14, 2008 by m3gtr

[m3gtr]

Just in case anyone thought the car was slow...

[DaiOni]

Just in case anyone thought the car was slow...

260ps actually.

My old st/b forester would be quicker.

That said, litchfield (who do the version in the youtube vid) remap them (they are detuned from the factory - relative to the impreza) for 300hp.

They add exhaust system to get the 330hp.

If you want to do the same here - get a prova or ksrom ecu (the latter is only ~50,000yen), and, of course, there are plenty of exhaust options.

I like the sti genome cat-back - but it's not cheap (~80,000). I'll probably add a kakimoto regu (I'm assuming the standard sti exhaust isn't going to be loud enough).

I actually just bought my first mod for mine:

Edited April 14, 2008 by DaiOni

[Beer Baron]

nice one butt munch. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

[m3gtr]

nice one butt munch. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

butt munch? lol, whats that supposed to mean Richard?

Brian, youve been a great help as has everyone else who has offered advice and support. Much appreciated fellow SAU members...

ummm....does this mean im going to have to leave here and join a wrx forum or something, lol!

It seems upgrades aren't too far away already and i dont mind spending a bit of coin to get more out of the package. Ive been dying to get stuck into a car for years now and finally, finally, its happening. First things first though.

That recaro baby seat is pimp! Although..thats a while off yet i have to say.

Yep. Happy camper am i.

Edited April 14, 2008 by m3gtr

[m3gtr]

I think what really settled matters for me were a number of different things...

Firstly, the car is a wagon so it has plenty of room. The missus and I, plus another couple, can head off camping in it no problem, chuck the gear in the back. Secondly, its 4wd so it can go anywhere, anytime and it'll be perfect for ski trips up to Nagano next season. Then there's the fact that its extremely rare in Oz and at last count there were only 6 known cars in the country. Brian's and mine will be 7 and 8.

Also, theres the performance and its no slouch. It looks good too, at least i think so and the condition its in is great.

It was also a bargain. Thats important.

It has basically ticked every box i can think of and thats probably the most amazing part.

Edited April 14, 2008 by m3gtr

[DaiOni]

see if you can find a copy of hyperrev 75 (forester) - it doesn't cover our car, but does have plenty of interesting info and leads on aftermarket suppliers.

as you've probably realised, a lot of the WRX parts can be used.

check out club f-star (japanese fanboy site) - check out the member cars. There's a few sg9 owners on there - with mods listed, so that's another good place for hints.

Anyway, be very careful with the modifying! My FD is a good example - I 'invested' bulk $$$ in that because I couldn't help/stop myself. I didn't intend to sell it though, but I also didn't intend to stay in Japan for as long as I have (going into year #7) - so it's gone, I'm still here, money 'invested' is someone else's gift, and I'm starting all over again.

I'm limiting modifying to a cat-back for the burble, and a few STi upgrades off yahoo, when I find them.

If the car is anywhere near as nimble as my old st/b (255ps stock + exhaust @ 1380kg) I'll be happy - that thing rocked.

[NYTSKY]

Very nice Adam Sporty and functional.Full exhaust,ECU a bit of boost and a set of coilovers will sort that thing out. But i would leave it at that if it were mine

[Laurence]

Advan RS, gangster wheel fitment, scraping the frame shakotan style, you know it is the the right thing to do Adam... make it happen.

p.s. You should have got the Mitsubishi, but I am glad you got a Japanese car.

p.p.s. Don't read Subaru forums, they will make you like men. Like SAU is nazi about suspension mods, but Subie ones... WOW

Edited April 14, 2008 by Laurence

[Blitz]

Sadly, the new Sti hatch is starting to grow on me

Nice buy Adam, will you be using the same account name when you register on rexnet?

[m3gtr]

Thanks Nick.

Yeah, rexnet? Not likely...i love youz guyz too much!

[m3gtr]

Very nice Adam Sporty and functional.Full exhaust,ECU a bit of boost and a set of coilovers will sort that thing out. But i would leave it at that if it were mine

Cheers Dave! Yeah, it was an easy decision in the end. Its got great brakes too, 4 pot brembos on the front 2 pots on the rear. Well sorted package.

I think your mods are fine, but the coilovers?..hmmm. Im thinking ill stop at a boost increase, help it to breathe better and upgrade the ECU...that should be plenty. It has enough poke to get me in trouble as it is!

[madbung]

Export where are you sending it?

[Laurence]

but the coilovers?

車高短

[m3gtr]

Export where are you sending it?

Australia. Personal Import.

[m3gtr]

車高短

Lol, true true. Got a pic?

[DaiOni]

they are transformed (from SUV to more of a true wagon) via lowering:

[m3gtr]

they are transformed (from SUV to more of a true wagon) via lowering:

That's much better. Hmm...the wifes not going to be happy about this one little bit, heheh.

Brian, got any recommendations?

[DaiOni]

That's much better. Hmm...the wifes not going to be happy about this one little bit, heheh.

Brian, got any recommendations?

coilovers - I'd suggest tein wagon spec or something similar.

The previous owner of my st/b just used springs - and the inner side tyre wear was horrific.

http://search1.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/sea...=0jp&acc=jp

[m3gtr]

Tanks for the heads up Brian. I checked out wrexs sites and also looked into your suggestions and again, good info.

I know its not a subie forum but im damn proud of my purchase and im sure anyone who knows me will agree.