Dr. Acula

If ur looking to upgrade audio and u still have the original speakers I would start by replacing them and deaden the doors. Replacing stereo is an easy job. Single din, double din, just get a subaru harness (£ 5) and Bob's your uncle.

Thank you, next week I'll go and see it in person at a dealer and maybe ask you some more questions. Then the scary part, explain the benefits to my wife who would be the beneficiary of the new car.

Use to have a 66 XV but the CVT drove me out of my mind and we went for the BMV (8 speed auto) wich I would call it sluggish even in sport drive.(by the way service every 19k miles, first service 300£, quored 650£ on next one) And all this because of the forester cross sports JDM, 2.0 turbo, sport auto four speeds. This thing is snappy. Don't get me wrong I'm not a racer (former 18 wheeler driver) but like fast response. I really hope RAV4 is the answer.

Thank you, helps a lot. Not really looking for a pure 4x4 but just to b on the safe side in all weather situation. The car is going to do about 100 miles a day out of wich 80% highway, so I'm looking for a good reson to get rid of a one year old BMW. Diesel is out of question and can hardly wait for ur full review as by the end of the year I need new tires and possibly my second (expensive) service.

I'll definitely keep my Forester jdm but looking to go hybrid for the other car we have. BMW X2 petrol. @ ernieb - As per the attached picture seems to b hybrid. Is it AWD? What kind of mileage u get out of it? TIA

I've seen it before, not on a Subaru but same problem. First make sure the wheel nuts / bolts have the right profile (cone or ball). They may seem ok and tight but they can be off center. If you can borrow a set of wheels change the one you have and see if any change. Balance all tires and change front to rear and see if it makes any change. Just a few ideas.

Just give it an Italian tune up, and hope for the best.

Just finished the same project on a 2007 forester. Kept the JDM head unit for now and the advice I received was not only to change speakers but also sound proof / deaden all doors. Front doors received a component speakers system (JBL 6.5" about £80) Based on ur budget you can go up to hundreds of £. Rear doors received a quite cheap (Kenwood 5.25" 2 way speakers) that I'm quite happy with. All four doors sound proofed. You have ur choice of sound proofing / deadening mats but be aware, the material is heavy and I'd suggest to get the thinnest you can get. Also an appling roll is a good idea. By the way, I was quoted £500 by a "specialist" to have my front doors upgraded but decided to have a go myself. All in all, I'm really happy with the outcome of my project.

2007 JDM Forester 2.0 turbo auto 25/26 mpg town / B roads / mostly short trips Road tax £270

I had the same problem with a JDM. Solution, take one pad off, take the code from the back and crossreference it. Right pads ordered. Problem solved.

Part of the alarm system. Ultrasound sensors.

A turbocharger?

Bump

Re: antifreeze, I've just learned that OAT (organic acid technology) is the recommended one for my 2007 Forester.

Thank you guys.

Is Subaru ATF ok for power steering?

Due to an upgrade I have my 2007 Forester mufler for sale. When changed, car had 32k miles (JDM import) In very good condition, no rust, no rattling inside. Asking £125 (shipping included)

Low quality / cheap tyres tend to do that. I almost change wheel bearings because of that. Just a thought.

Amen !!!

No sure about early models, I've got an '07 JDM with HID no leveling.

Most likely you have a HID xenon D2S light bulbs, no leveling check.

I had a XV with CVT (2016) and got rid of it because of the cvt. It is what it is !

Try this www.partsouq.com

Anybody?

As per the title, can anybody help with the location of either one of these two relays. Fuel pump or Starter relay. I know one box is located in the engine bay and one behind small tray under the steering wheel. None shows fuel pump or starter. Thank you