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BenTong

BenTong

Turbocharged

 

I think your assumptions are more or less accurate, though I didn't manage to force my HU to use filenames for title display.

 

I copied AAC music files with both Chinese and Japanese character file names to a USB flash drive.

 

Title were still blank on the HU.

 

I then used Windows 7 to strip the files of metadata (right-click, select Properties, Select All, remove), and tried again.

 

Still blank on the HU.

 

So, I think that:

- Our HUs could benefit from a firmware update, or

- I'm missing a way to more thoroughly strip my files of metadata in order to force the HU to default to the file names.

 

On another note, perhaps a better workaround would be to find a way to update our Gracenote database, because I prefer to use my iPhone for playback instead of a USB flash drive. Anyone know where we can find an updated library, please? Because if we can, then uploading it looks like the easy bit:

 

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subaru's response about grace note.

 

Thank you for contacting Subaru of America, Inc. We appreciate you taking time out of your day to contact us.

 

The Gracenote database is designed to be upgradeable by a Subaru retailer technician; this function is not designed for a customer to use.

 

Although we don't currently have an available Gracenote update for your 2015 Legacy, our engineers are looking into the possibility of offering this type of update in the near future.

 

Thanks for the opportunity to be of assistance.

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JuzFXT

JuzFXT

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Judging by how active this thread is, is the forester going to be the 2nd vezel? :-p

Yah I think I see more and more forester 森林人 on the road
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Muser

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subaru's response about grace note.

 

Thank you for contacting Subaru of America, Inc. We appreciate you taking time out of your day to contact us.

 

The Gracenote database is designed to be upgradeable by a Subaru retailer technician; this function is not designed for a customer to use.

 

Although we don't currently have an available Gracenote update for your 2015 Legacy, our engineers are looking into the possibility of offering this type of update in the near future.

 

Thanks for the opportunity to be of assistance.

You wrote to them? I know this topic has cropped up on various Subaru forums around the world, including Legacygt.com, but I've yet to Google a solution. Other makes like Toyota have posted Gracenote updates but I doubt they are compatible. Maybe I'll write Gracenote directly. I think I might even have an old business card somewhere if I can find it on my messy desk.

 

I don't think I'd want a Gracenote update from SOA (Subaru of America), but from Subaru in China. Do you think an American Gracenote update would include Chinese album info?

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BenTong

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You wrote to them? I know this topic has cropped up on various Subaru forums around the world, including Legacygt.com, but I've yet to Google a solution. Other makes like Toyota have posted Gracenote updates but I doubt they are compatible. Maybe I'll write Gracenote directly. I think I might even have an old business card somewhere if I can find it on my messy desk.

 

I don't think I'd want a Gracenote update from SOA (Subaru of America), but from Subaru in China. Do you think an American Gracenote update would include Chinese album info?

I asked Uncle goo gle too
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Summer_s1

Summer_s1

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Just a question to ask.

If install blow off valve only. And not changing anything else.

Does it do more good to turbo or more harm to the turbo?

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signer4

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Will Forester 2017 come to SG next year? Just saw some youtube videos of Forester 2017, but not sure if legit and whether the 2017 version is a FXT.

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Rachdanom

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(edited)

Price list since 27May16, attached.

 

Since last 2 Saturday, Subaru no longer advertise Forester on Straits Time. Does it mean Ex-stock is sold out?

By early June all Forester ex stock sold out liao. Edited by Rachdanom
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Tryxx

Tryxx

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Hello,

 

I'm new to the forum, have a Forester 2.0 bought end of last year. Thinking of putting in new solar film and doing some soundproofing (the road and wind noise a bit loud). Looked around, found many solar film, not sure which is good. Also dunno where to do soundproofing for Forester. Any good recommendations? thanks!!

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Swaku

Swaku

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Hello,

 

I'm new to the forum, have a Forester 2.0 bought end of last year. Thinking of putting in new solar film and doing some soundproofing (the road and wind noise a bit loud). Looked around, found many solar film, not sure which is good. Also dunno where to do soundproofing for Forester. Any good recommendations?

I was recommended by fellow owners to go to Zen for window film. Their package price for Forester including sun roof is $430. Workmanship is pretty good and most importantly, their film is decent.

 

My old car's film (think it's Rike Cool) compared to my 2 colleague's Latio stock film was already quite good. I find the Zen one even better than my old car's film.

 

When I was at Zen, another Forester was there too and he had the stock film provided by MI. He was there to replace the stock film with Zen's. Zen boss took the Forester stock film and folded it to give a double layer and put it under a lamp to test the heat. The heat rejection was quite bad. The single layer Zen film cuts more heat under the same lamp. Zen contact number is 98459289 (Jimmy).   

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SUV-Lover

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Imho, the forester has a more lasting and solid look than vezel.

 

I agreed. How can Vezel be compared to Forester. Different class. 

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Tohto

Tohto

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I agreed. How can Vezel be compared to Forester. Different class.

Vezel supporter will tell you Vezel is Honda.

While Forester is Subaru, a Ah Meng/Seng car...

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inlinesix

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Hello,

 

I'm new to the forum, have a Forester 2.0 bought end of last year. Thinking of putting in new solar film and doing some soundproofing (the road and wind noise a bit loud). Looked around, found many solar film, not sure which is good. Also dunno where to do soundproofing for Forester. Any good recommendations? thanks!!

 

I recommend Infratint.  Infratint done up my previous 2 cars.

 

There is 1 flim which i can't rem the name now.  It is a clear flim that reject 90+% IR (source of heat in car) but 50% clarity.  For new car, u can keep it for 3 years before inspection.

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WML888

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Vezel supporter will tell you Vezel is Honda.

While Forester is Subaru, a Ah Meng/Seng car...

I heard Vezel scores better in FC.

FXT scores better in BHP/Torque.

Which one suit your needs (and the 'animal' inside you... ) ?

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BenTong

BenTong

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Vezel vs FXT

 

(1) both are cars

(2) both made in Japan

(3) one always sees the other car's butt

(4) in MY FXT always like to park next to a Honda

(5) In MY FXT get scratch, Vezel don't..

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