Firkinell Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Hi, just bought our first Subaru. It's a 09 Forester Diesel. Never really considered one before but was impressed when I read the owners reviews. Particularly on the off road capabilities. My wife needed a 4x4 for work mostly to access remote places during the winter but also because we've just got a place in the country ourselves. Mpg seems very impressive on paper so will be interesting to see how this is in reality. It drives great & looks the business! I've just ordered a rear tailgate spoiler & now want to get some roof rails, but I've been told these are factory options only & can't be bought as accessories. Bummer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Wotcha and welcome - a very capable piece of kit you have there. I would be surprised if there are no aftermarket suppliers of the rails at all. These models are very popular in Canada so it may be beneficial to widen your search across the pond, if I get a chance ill do some digging myself today and see what turns up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Hi mate welcome to S.O.C I take it the profile picture isn't your car then :) And as Jay said I would have thought you would have been able to get them. And again as said above be ideal for your needs for the off roading I know a guy near me has one for shooting and swear's by it :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firkinell Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Thanks Jay and Gambit, your help is greatly appreciated. There maywell be an aftermarket supplier of these rails but as of yet I aint found any. I'm just sifting my way through the internet looking for late model subaru salvage dealers, but I agree a widening of my search may well be needed. I can get new ones but they're well over £1000! Gambit- you are correct in that the picture isn't of my Forester, its identicial except for the spoiler & rails (hence my quest). I take it your picture isn't of you then... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Gambit- I take it your picture isn't of you then... oh dear we had to look in Pandoras box didn't we.... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 All I have found so far are cross rails for raised bars or no bar fitting. The fitting / supply of the raised bars appears to be quite the subject, possibly an aftermarket opportunity - what seems to be putting people off is the requirement to take down the roof lining on the interior to fit the raised rails, not exactly your straight bolt on solution. Also thule aero cross rails get rave reviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firkinell Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Thats all I could find. I actually want the rails to enhance the aesthetics of the car; to make it less estate like & more 4x4. Dropping the headlinning is not something I'm phased by (I was a Thatcham trained BMW Panel Beater many years ago) but your probably right about that being a reason these are not sold as an accessory. I Shall have to keep searching for a write-off that's being broken for spares. I'm going to check the overseas/us/Canada sites to see what I find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I agree the one form the picture does look great and more 4X4. And yep very hard to find :( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Does this help, comes at $550 but better than £1K http://estore.subarupartswarehouse.com/parts/2010/SUBARU/FORESTER/X/?siteid=217823&vehicleid=1444424&diagram=7603316 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subaru Owners Club Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Welcome to the Subaru Owners Club! :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firkinell Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 Jay- that's amazing! I've emailed them to see if they'll ship to the uk. Can't believe the price difference! That's about £330 Stirling compared to uk dealers rip off £1000+. I'll you posted how I get on with these. My tailgate spoiler has just arrived this afternoon. Very useful template with it too. I'll take a few photos of the installation after I get it painted. I'll put photos on of the roof rail fitting too when I get them. In the meantime, I'm going to tint the windows with the tinted film. Strange I know but I'm kind of looking forward to the work! Lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firkinell Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 That's odd. I thought I'd uploaded a photo of my new spoiler but it showing anywhere! More learning needed:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jay762 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 try loading it to a hosting site like photobucket then pasting the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny b Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Welcome bud!!! I do believe that ιs gambit in the picture!! Iam yet to be proved wrong lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Some how to guides here mate if you get stuck with stuff for the forum :) http://uk.subaruownersclub.com/forums/forum-2/announcement-3-how-to-use-our-forum-video-guides/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDTOLAND Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 HI Firkinell, welcome to the world of subaru I jus saw a part of your post saying you looking for bits for your car This company here is good for aftermarket and genuine Subaru parts & the ship worldwide they are Uk Based here is a link to check em out http://www.subarubits.co.uk/ I have got a few thing from them and one item I needed which they didnt have they put me in touch with a place well hope you enjoy the car and once again welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Welcome bud!!! I do believe that ιs gambit in the picture!! Iam yet to be proved wrong lol Proper lush ain't I ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny b Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 I would!!! Hubba hubba lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Bottle of Beefeater I'm anyone's :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firkinell Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 Just had a reply from the dealer in the states about my rails... They won't post them to the UK because of their size?! They said I'd need a freight forwarder whatever that is. Looks like I'm going to wait for some unlucky soul to right one off:( I'll be adding the dark window film this weekend. I haven't tinkered with a car this much for 20 years! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Haha you have fallen in to the trap of modding again :D I'm just wondering if there is anyway of getting someone from over there o buy them and ship them over for you ? I think cost will be a fair bit for the postage but it's not impossible or have you had a look to see if you can arrange a firm to pick them up and ship them over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I think you could have a courier firm collect, someone like UPS etc who do door to door might be worth asking for dimensions and weight then getting a quote? They are located just outside New York so it shouldn't be alien to them to package things up for collection Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny b Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Don't forget import taxes bud! Don't know why they wouldn't ship em over, my cousin got his csl wheels from the states as ιt was the same price for just the fronts over here lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Iv'e heard of people getting gearbox's sent over even body panels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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