Mr B

Formula 1 country Passed through your airport couple times, How Subaru brand reputation and popularity in Bahrain ? I think most people doing okay here, even if world news suggesting otherwise 🙂 Media got lot answer for in the current pandemic ...

another fairly low cost solution is pick up used complete original keyfob same 1 button style and use the transponder chip in that and get it programmed to ecu, you also got the fob that you can program yourself to the alarm via the keypad . Transponder easy program with autel etc so pretty much most garages could do it and it don't take 30 minutes . With little bit of effort you can cut your key down and fit it into the fob or just cut the key off the fob with small protrusion and drill a hole and put it on keyring . You see used keyfobs around 15 to £25 on eBay which fair if it tidy order as subaru dealers price about 10x that ...

you have to ideally declare it as do anything these days but generally as got twin immobiliser on the sigma S30 that legislation approved and the cars low value they don't care on low theft risk models . I done it to a customers 2003 outback late last year and got them call insurance prior to doing it and getting bunch of keys cut . Is a useful workaround in some situations and on older base model cars that the whole car not worth much more than pair of original keyfobs and programming .

minimal for those sizes, 3 to 5% difference in readings .... Is worth do a speedo comparison to gps data get idea how it falls, Most Jap cars we dealt with tend fall little short from factory on speed reading which helps balance gain to some extent. with large tyre diameter increase it concern that needs be addressed but you got quite few areas to engineer if going for big tyre size diameters .

They didn't have 2 fog lights, for right hand drive fog on right and blanking cover on left for left hand drive EU cars it other way round This layout done on facelift SF models late 99 to 2002 Here's a cover but you have to paint it your colour https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FSUBARU-FORESTER-REAR-LEFT-BUMPER-Cover-Cap-Trim-Black/173684505924

A work around you can do is take the transponder chip out of bottom part of your original keyfob and mount this small transponder chip to inner side of lock column plastic shroud near the transponder receiver which is obviously around the key barrel area thus eliminating need have transponders in keys . Have done this for some owners on older models who got no interest in ecu immobiliser and just want simple low cost low hassle same day solution to adding more keys .

you can not program transponder via keypad as transponder not part of sigma alarm, transponder works with the cars ecu . you should find a local locksmith that will do it, some mobile ones exist too.

M30 alarm document link > https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7Ub2apq5-pfcjJhSm5XUHNyUzQ/view?usp=sharing

The original key has a transponder chip in the fob and that linked to ecu immobiliser cutout that factory built in . (Hold the original key near steering lock while have new key in ignition lock and you will see it will keep running) The Keyfob alarm is done for Europe (meeting required security standard) and is a Sigma M30 alarm system with fob keyboard and front panel custom made for original subaru keyfob which was remote locking only in original design . A good car locksmith can do you the transponder as well and then with key code it will work If you want spare fob you can buy a used M30 fob off eBay and program it to car I'll add link for M30 alarm advanced user guide later as handy thing have if you pretty new to the alarm .

you could go 225 65 16 which give a ground height gain around 17mm 215 65 16 gain about 10mm 215 70 16 gain about 21mm I wouldn't go too big if 90% your time road and more so if do lot of better/faster road driving . I think you will find size availability (not many and even less with H or better speed rating) and price limit choices . I quite like toyo and have had open country on one of my foresters and they not a bad tyre and pretty good value . radar renegade at5 get good remarks from couple farmer customers who have them . 225 should fit without rubbing but 225 75 16 would show up need for lift blocks and trailing link spacer on rear help them fit more central in arch .

They a reasonably good balance between road and bit of light off road and pretty sensibly priced for Toyo Japan tyres . Never really is perfect tyre for both and having spare set of rims for road tyres can be good way go if do a lot of road miles between the off roading . Main downside with A/T is drop in mpg and possibly noise . Is hard one balance and only you going know your exact aimed usage and road conditions Other issue you have is not many choices in tyre size and speed rating you ideally want .

On the AWD system you want keep all 4 tyres as close same wear level (good tyre rotation a must on awd vehicles) and never different size and never different models either . you'll ruin transmission pretty quick with different sizes and even just size from wear difference front/rear as cooks the centre viscous diff due to axle speed differences . you can go up a tyre size without lift blocks no real problem so might be good idea get a full set (spare needs be same size too)

A power feed or ground connection issue that all those circuits feed on, Should be fairly easy find by tracing likely causes from wiring diagram and good old visual inspection to start with . Don't overlook ignition switch either although likely cause more faults and fault lights I expect but have consult wiring diagram to get full idea on possibilities ...

generally it just a case of the extra 10mm to the rear helps Ballance no SLS and gives car good stance . You could try 20mm all round as if using the HD springs it sits a little higher on rear any way and handles some load better . Best way is fit first, do measuring and see ride heights front and rear and compare to original ride heights then choose your spacers to get close to desired height from measured heights. I realize your time constraint on parts so a gamble on 20mm spacers all round could be good choice based on new kyb rear shocks with kyb HD springs . You can go up to 30mm without much hassle and no major effect on driveshafts but they will wear quicker due to angles if used off road a lot . You may also find you want trailing arm front mount spacer to centre wheel in rear arch at the 30mm+ lift

Is one in Europe but don't think they have them on shelf to ship and make to order . Will try dig up details as they do nice sump guards . You may find someone UK/Europe who stocks one of the US kits but it be pricey . Plus with Russian ones is good height choices and cost pretty low .

good job on using decent grade parts, skf boots decent and your brakes decent ... Any more decent DOT 4 fluid do on road ... We use castrol react mainly as deal with castrol oils a lot Motul is decent fluids .. Get out get some miles on her and some money into the economy lol ... Positioning difference of rear front arm bush generally differs to change castor value . Fozzy has difference too due to increased ride height as it a light suv station wagon off of what is a impreza chassis with different body panels . . another option to remember for removing rubber bushes ifnot in ideal environment let out the black smoke lol is drill lots of holes through the rubber then push centre out and go to hacksaw step. Threaded bar and sockets also make good forcing screw press although proper forcing screw and cup kits can be had for fairly sensible money these days . Keep up the good work and have fun wrenching 👍

The parts listed will fit all Forester SG models X XT XE , it mainly parts data that gives confusion of it not fitting . Some tyre options for subaru 16^ rim could be 215 65 16 , 225 60 16 or 215 70 16 *** Change of tyre size and lift block will need be declared to your insurer *** Don't laugh it off as they love refusing a claim based on this and in any major incident you will truly be in deep !Removed! . Insurers not as soft on this as was decade or 2 ago so educate yourself on it and speak to your insurers before doing it to see if they still cover you and if want a supplement charge to do so . My advise would be do the rear struts and see how it sits then review what height you actually like gain and cost of doing it legally with insurers. YOU can be penniless quite quickly these days in an accident and Insurance invalidated . I would say go with the HD springs mainly as they best compensate for fact you no longer have SLS thus ride height goes quite low on rear heavy loaded or heavy tongue weight trailer . Ride comfort is marginally better with standards but not much in it and what people consider decent will vary anyway . What I will say is you will notice a massive improvement over the current failing SLS. People don't realise how much of a safety issue it is but cornering, sudden swerve and braking will be far more controlled on new excel G struts and either spring option .

KYB excel G shocks 334344 334345 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shock-Absorber-Single-fits-SUBARU-FORESTER-SG-2-0-Rear-Left-02-to-05-Damper/232563218743 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shock-Absorber-Single-Handed-fits-SUBARU-FORESTER-SG-2-0-Rear-Right-02-to-05/333585256342 Springs (use heavy duty springs if load or tow it a lot and standard if just used more family light use road driven SUV) RC6431 standard duty https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Kayaba-RC6431-Rear-Suspension-Coil-Springs/323873684791 RA6028 heavy duty https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Kayaba-RA6028-Rear-Suspension-Coil-Springs/323874493110 Note: The seller (partsinmotion) who selling the shocks are always in the eBay coupon offers so you can get 20% off those prices if wait for a coupon . The seller also has the springs but price not as good as what linked above as a pair set . We use partsinmotion as registered business is near us and their prices on lot of parts far cheaper than best price on trade account factors we use. We actually stock parts from eBay sources using 20% discounts as that cheap and enables us fit better brand parts at competitive pricing . If you don't have spring compressor you need buy one but they under £15 . I would advise the KYB protection kit which includes the bump stops as yours will be pretty bad I expect, most are on ones I done Protection kit is under £20 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shock-Absorber-Dust-Cover-Kit-fits-SUBARU-IMPREZA-GG9-2-0-Rear-05-to-07-EJ204/333556449826 Lift blocks link below for you look at ... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Front-strut-spacers-20mm-for-Subaru-BRZ-FORESTER-IMPREZA-LEGACY-OUTBACK-Lift-Kit/192541769644 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-strut-spacers-30mm-for-Subaru-FORESTER-IMPREZA-LEGACY-Lift-Kit/192541771902 Good thread on fitting shocks and finer details to SG forester >

Go KYB strut and spring. Cost will be under £200 and it easy DIY job on the SG . * I will link the parts (motorfactor trader on eBay) bit later as busy working at moment * Do not lift by adding longer spring because side efect of that is travel range of strut reduced . If want raise it use better quality lifting blocks with metal tube inserts found on ebay from russia (they well into foresters over there) I would do 20mm lift in rear and 10mm in front or max 30mm in rear and 20mm front . For more ground clearance you be best going up in tyres like 215 70 15 or 205 75 15 20mm rear 10mm front and 215 70 15 tyres give sensible gain and keep road handling as should be also get a alloy skid plate or make one for front sump and dump the plastic nappy subaru put on from the factory . The Fozzy is a big boy now and got no use for a nappy ...

Not just brakes, good tyres and suspension/steering in good condition too . Amount of people tight arses on poor shock and steering and worn bushes but don't care it causing more expense in ruining tyre set which important on a awd like subarus and also not bothered about safety, accident or recovery costs . Unfortunately UK MOT's are **** poor on suspensions especially shock condition, Australia for example has a performance test for shocks which a good idea. I would like see requirement of shock replacement at set mileage or age .

they look great now good job 👍

red rubber or silicone grease every time . That how it done at manufacture. brake fluid pretty corrosive so using that at assembly results in some of it in grooves to outer side of seals/boots and then aiding corrosion. the grease will help slow corrosion and feed and lubricate seals far better . Same as copper slip debate on slide pins and pad to calliper contact, that far from a great idea, silicone grease or ceramic grease (plenty available specific for brakes and cheap) do a far far better job, also any grease on pad hardware should be between pad mounting hardware and the caliper not in the track and on the ear of the pad that runs in the hardware groove (grease job is reduce noises and corrosion that would rust jack making pads become tight in clips . For DIY guys it worth picking up a tub of silicone grease and red rubber grease as last you decades and make your work better and easier . Again this not just my opinion but what happens at manufacture, is written in service data and trained to technicians at dealership training seminars .

That should be good to go . Is amazing what can clean up and rebuild if want to, we simply can't do it as labour and rebuild parts/materials come out 2 or 3 times the cost of a decent reman caliper . About most we do these days is piston boot and slide pins. In some circumstances we still do piston and seal but it generally due to parts availability and completion times or upgrade pistons/seals on good order calipers

It was front arms for recall but I do not recollect the SF forester had an issue or was included in the recall, SG was in the front control arm recall and done a few of them myself . . Best proper fix for that was alloy arms off the XT or a STI .

They the same as the impreza arms so easily available new or used . ebay and import car parts good places start looking . here's some used forester ones for £35 https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=forester+sf+trailing+arm&_sacat=0&rt=nc&LH_ItemCondition=4 you can find them listed under impreza bit cheaper, worth having bolts as they save a few quid if yours junk . Parts for the SF easily sourced and pretty cheap .