mantis147 Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Hi all, I'm totally new to subaru's but always fancied the boxer burble!! Randomly stumbled across a 2005 forester 2.5xt I picked it up today, 1 owner from new, subaru service history and it's done 44k!! Absolutely made up with it, it's a total sleeper/ Wolf in sheep's clothing! I was out for a performance hatchback but had to get this. I will have many questions as I like to do my own mechanical work when possible, if the wife & kids arent on my back haha. My last car was a 1994 Toyota celica st205 wrc, was forged running 310bhp but sold it last year after 5 years ownership [emoji3] Who is a good supplier for brake pads/discs? Cheers Lee Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideSam Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Import car parts are always really good. Welcome to the forum! Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage bulldogs Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Hi n welcome to the fold [emoji106] one of the foz fellas might be able to recommend some options to suit your needs/budget otherwise Alyn @ Asperformance is worth a call (he's helpful over the phone) If you know what you need and just want to buy online have a look at the godspeed or aztec performance websites as well [emoji6] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantis147 Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 Thanks for the info I will check those websites out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideSam Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Oh yeah, forgot about Alyn- incredibly helpful guy Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
passg1 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 That's a beautiful Forester, and that's the best color IMO B) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantis147 Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 Cheers, it's killing me not being able to drive it until tomorrow though as I need to tax it in the post office. Grrr! Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 Wotcha and welcome - tax online, drive immediately ;) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantis147 Posted September 1, 2015 Author Share Posted September 1, 2015 Got it taxed today in the post office so all legal now. Anybody know the volumes of oil in the manual gearbox and the rear diff at all? I have found the oil type on the manual but that's it. Cheers. Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkeyeLawrence Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 If it's the same as an impreza manual the quantities will be in the rear of the manual with all the other specs... Rear diff is usually fill till it spills so don't need to know the exact quantity for that! Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mantis147 Posted September 3, 2015 Author Share Posted September 3, 2015 I have ordered 5lts of gulf competition hopefully that will be enough. Ordered new brake discs and pads along with some platinum spark plugs. The Cambelt had already been changed although I'm concerned it doesn't mention anything about idler pulleys or waterpump? Just a Cambelt. Any ideas where I can get subaru workshop manuals cheap? Maybe on cd? Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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