WRRCwayne Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Hi all, names Wayne and I've not long brought a Forester S turbo....and absolutely loving it! Coming from an accord type r, I wasn't sure how I'd like it or take to the style of driving that comes with an all wheel drive. Honestly though, it's awesome! She is currently running 240bhp with 265 ftlb of torque with Sti impreza suspension and anti roll bars. Got a mix match of wheels but will be running the Sti wheels when tyres are on. 😊 she has a few other bits to go on but they are the main bits I remember aha I have brought her like this, so feel free to aid me with pros and cons of what it's got :) Here are a few pics and I hope to speak to you all and meet up at events in the near future. 😊 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Wilkinson Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Hi Wayne, welcome mate Your Forrester looks cool. Is it lowered? Are you thinking of any mods for it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanny Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Welcome. ..very tidy looking motor you have there ...I've just got a Forrester myself and like you I'm blown away with it there a awsom bit of kit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Hello & welcome Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 Wotcha and welcome - plenty of Fozzie owners on here so feel free to get stuck in 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRRCwayne Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 Cheers for the warm welcome all. I don't think it's lowered ( well wasn't told) just assumed with the Sti suspension it was naturally sitting lower than the normal forester what would be the normal clearance for Sti (blob eye) suspension? Anyone know what maximum power output would be on this set up? And what I'd need to get around 300bhp mark? New to boost lol I'm not to bothered as I've got a couple of bits to sort and she already puts a grin and a half on my face when I put my foot down (untill I look at petrol receipts ) lol Mods, I've got the Sti forester rear spats to go on then I'd like to find the rest of the kit and eventually I'll spray her blue (think it's called wr blue) the normal subaru blue lol Always loved the colour. Wouldn't mind Sti seats with blue centres and white dials. Other than that I think she will keep me happy for a while 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 You'd need a bigger turbo, I assume there's a td04 or vf series in there as the UK cars come with a smaller tf03 stock, but you'd have to go bigger again as the 04 runs out of puff at around 270 It's got 4pots from an impreza on by the looks of things so that doesn't need touching, Did the suspension come off a wagon? Or does it have stronger springs in the rear If it did then the back end should be reasonably ok you can usually tell if they haven't changed the springs as it sits lower at the back, Any front seats from an impreza will bolt straight in (can't see in the pics what's in there) Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffLeggy Posted February 5, 2017 Share Posted February 5, 2017 Welcome Wayne! Good to hear your lovin the Foz. Looks really tasteful and the wheels suit perfect. 240bhp is a really nice output esp with the torque your getting. My torque figures read like your old lawnmower 😜 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRRCwayne Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share Posted February 5, 2017 Cheers, yeah it's a td04. I'll wait a bit if I need to upgrade the turbo as it's also running a standard intake so would be a good time to get a mushroom or cone filter on it :) (take it that would help it breath? Lol) Believe it was off the wagon as it seems pretty level, it also has a bigger whiteline anti roll bar. It has a nice bit of oversteer when you lay off the throttle into the corner, which I like. The brakes, you are right, they are 4pot fronts and 2pot rears. 😊 Just cleaned her today and love her more each time 😀 Have got a Sti short shifter to fit, apparently it's a bit of a pig to do 🤔 any tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Don't bother with a cone filter, The standard airbox is good for 350ish just drop a panel filter in. Wagon shocks are stiffer to accommodate the extra weight so you shouldn't encounter saggy butt syndrome, Good news on the arb, one of the best value mods you can do, does it have the uprated mounts too ? The stock ones will snap at some point. As for the shifter kit is it the one with the separate bushes for the linkage that goes under the car ? If so good luck as the easiest was is to drop the box 😩 . It can be done it's a pig to get at though If it's just the throw shouldn't be too hard just have to remove the centre console Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRRCwayne Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 Think the mounts have been polybushed (again, so I'm told) really need to get it in the air so I can take a look lol It is just the throw so doesn't sound to bad then. Got a ball joint so guessing it's just a matter of popping it in and other one out? Cheers for the heads up on the filter. Save me a couple of quid :) lol Any make of turbos to avoid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 welcome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Cheap Chinese ones ! Avoid Presume so not done the ball joints on mine Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRRCwayne Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 18 minutes ago, Tidgy said: welcome Cheers 😀 8 minutes ago, stants said: Cheap Chinese ones ! Avoid Presume so not done the ball joints on mine Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Meant the short shifter looks like a ball joint type. But speaking of the ball joints themselves that I'll look at as got slight knocking at the front but only when the wheel is turned half to full lock. Do they suffer any common rack or suspension problems? Sorry to sound like a noob, know my way around cars well but this is the first scoob ive done mechanical work on and owned aha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Could be anything dies yours have uprated metal droplinks ? Things to check are all the usual bits really, Droplinks ball joints track rod ends, arb to chassis bushes, may even be the top mount that's shot, or a break pad moving around and clunking Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRRCwayne Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 The drop links look polybushed but plastic? this normal? Lol Good call on the pads as it's due a new set of fronts. I'll pull new ones in and take a look at the rest at the same time. Any places in particular that are good for getting parts from? Cheers for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Www.importcarparts.co.uk for oem stuff cheap Then depends on what you want godspeed are good for braking etc Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRRCwayne Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 I changed the front pads and put on a new set of tyres. While I was under there I thought I'd take a few pics of the suspension etc anyone able to fill me in what suspension is on there. Is this standard Sti? They are pink/red in colour the struts and springs with subaru written on . (pic of the the front strut got corrupted 😑) I believe the anti bar is upgraded, looks heavy duty lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stants Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Judging by the colour and the corrosion on the bar I'd say it's a whitline one, and the droplinks look like whiteline too 🖒 Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WRRCwayne Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Well after a great weekend having a car weekend and mini meet, I got some pics of the fozzy. showed up an St and overall still loving and learning the sf's abilities. Loving the hill stop aswell!!!! What an awesome gizmo! 😀 Here are a few pics 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rps Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 That looks cool man 🖒 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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