Top rated Mod's Forester XT 05

[G4ETR]

Hey all,

Just Joined the Subaru club and already I'm seeking some of your experienced advice, purchased myself a 05 Forester XT 2.5L and hoping you can direct me to some quality user builds or recommendations. The engine has covered 160k miles and has been well serviced & maintained, I'd be lying if I said I didn't want more out of it. Ive seen some engines run well into the 200-250K miles so I'm debating if its worth modifying. Im happy to spend some money on it but thats if in your honest opinion its worth it. Purchase price was 3K in the Milton Keynes area if anyone's up for a meet. 

[Roffel]

Evening! Same here! Mines getting towed to a garage Monday all being well. Just purchased tonight. Mines 04 2.0 XT 66k miles. I have loved foresters for years just until now never found the right one. 
I am also in the same boat as you about putting some little extras on! Just abit unsure, don’t want loud look at me but maybe something to give it a little extra?? Not sure !

[G4ETR]

Fingers crossed all is okay 👍 do keep us updated. It seems from the majority of posts I've come across the main upgrades are the turbo, sti intercooler, air intake, downpipe/exhaust manifold, fuel pump, exhaust, remap ect. Im not so sure about the 2L XT but hopefully all is the same. Just completed my first mod - Cobb Wiper Delete 

[Roffel]

Morning, getting towed to garage today! Does it look better without? I keep seeing these video's of turbo HT Blow of valve, personally its not something I would do however they do sound really cool! 

[G4ETR]

Fk where has a year gone since the last post… it’s been a while and the fozzy is hitting the 190K mark but she’s still going strong.

Current list of upgrades:

• STI TMIC

• Grimmspeed Bypass valve 

• Grimmspeed Cold air intake

• VF41 STI turbo upgrade

• Walbro Fuel Pump 

• Remap (Pushing 350BHP)

• Pedders Suspension  

• Stage 1 Sports Clutch 

• Haywood & Scott exhaust system 

• Sports Cat 

And probably many small modifications too like tints, spacers ect.
 

Next big push is 4pot upgraded brakes & Rims preferably in the warmer days. Ohh and definitely a good wash ready for spring… rims wise any recommendations, offsets rim styles, sizes and clearance ect want to go for a slammed dish style!