Fxt55
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Hi, i’m on the lookout for a forester sti and just trying to get some ideas together. Is there a replacement suspension package available to keep the stock sti ride height? I don’t want to go down the road of lowering if i can help it. i saw a nice sti for sale but it was running Coilovers which put me off the car. If i can figure out how to return a lowered sti to stock with new bits, it will open up my car search a bit more.
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Job done! Got the headlight out, there was silicone all over the ballast electrical connection so it has been a problem before. I took the headlight assembly apart to wipe away all the moisture and put it back together with sealant the best i could. Time will tell if it is moisture tight! Only disaster was i broke/snapped my led sidelight bulb in the headlight seperation process, another one on order from autobulbs direct! £8 plus postage i didnt want to spend.
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Many thanks for your advice, its very much appreciated. So is it all just black clips holding the bumper on to reveal the headlight or is there some sneaky screws too??
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So just one side of the bumper can be dropped to get to the headlight? Does that still involve disconnecting the headlight washers and fog lights?
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Will check fuses in the morning, worth a look. Thing is the same headlight failed a few months back but fixed itself after a couple of days!
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My left hand xenon has stopped working ☹️ Put a new bulb in and still doesn’t work. So next up is change the ballast. A bit of research leads me to believe the bumper has to come off to get the headlight out to get to the ballast!! WTF?! So.... im looking for tips or guides please for the whole process. Any help would be massively appreciated.
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My 05 forester does this. Did my head in at first, then i Discovered that when you turn the key in the ignition, stop when the dash lights come on, then press the unlock button on the key. A click can be heard then crank it over. no need to lock/unlock and is second nature now. Does that make sense?!
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Nothing i saw made me think they didn’t know what they were doing. Car had id say 8 to 10 dyno run ups and all adjusted accordingly. Nothing outrageous. I appreciate road tuning is a good way to set up a car, but in my circumstances just not viable. Car runs alot smoother than it did pre tweak. My car is a daily driver, not a race car, so for now im happy with what was achieved.
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Would like to do an oil change on my SG 2.5xt forester. I’ve done alot or research and i am now so confused i have no idea what grade to use! 114000 miles on the car. 10w40 or 5w40 or ??????? Help please!
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No, but it was fine on my journey home road test. To be fair, im not sure where it could have been taken locally to road test it properly. All the roads are so busy, where do you find a stretch to floor it multiple times??
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Thanks, just hope that it can cope with the little bit extra...
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Looks just like my fxt, but i have an extra layer of dog mud in/on mine!
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My standard 06 fxt had a little tune up... 😀
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Had the codes removed today by race Dynamix.... and while i was there had a mild map tweak. Happy with the results and would highly recommend. Was all done at Surrey Rolling Road. This is on a standard 2.5xt. Made 250 bhp before even starting.
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Well, funny you should say that as I thought the same thing...... maybe a mild tune up while in there. No supporting mods, just a remap alone. Just need to find somewhere. Im new to subarus so still learning lots!
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Yeah, blanking of is definitely the best solution and (eventually) thats what will happen. But for now, bank 1 is failing in the closed position and i assume bank 2 is working correctly so pulling the fuses will disable them in the closed position. Just need a local mapper to permanently wipe the codes till the SAI tear down can begin! The flashing cruise light is particularly annoying.... keep thinking my indicator is still blinking!
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Help required please. 55 plate 2.5xt with frequent engine light on for secondary air injection system stuck closed. I like the idea of just pulling the fuses and mapping the codes out but am struggling to find a place to get it done and a rough cost. Suggestions please. Im in romsey, Hampshire. Any help appreciated.
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Forst time subaru owner here, just a quick hi before i pick your brains for various problems! Pic hopefully below. 2.5xt 2005.
