2015 Forester 2.0

[Tohto]

Now 124,800 with trade in. (6bids NG) add 1k without trade in

 

I also dunno what i am waiting for..

Got go go, don't wait anymore...

[Alvinnoob]

Now 124,800 with trade in. (6bids NG) add 1k without trade in

 

I also dunno what i am waiting for..

This is FXT? Waiting for xmas

[Tohto]

Now 124,800 with trade in. (6bids NG) add 1k without trade in

 

I also dunno what i am waiting for..

Don't trade in your f30, sell yourself.

Trade in MI will low ball.

[Yashiro71]

Saw the Forester grille in the glass display cabinet at Toa Payoh showroom. Not sure if it is the STI but it cost $600+.

 

So decided to diy myself with Plasti dip. The black plasti dip was sponsored by 1 forester forum bro here.

Looks awesome! Is it difficult to remove the parts for spraying?

[Rayoflight]

enjoy yr f30 longer la! all your mods still quite new.

 

u will miss the looks, the drive and the power of the beemer when u move over.

Haha bro actually i look at what the fxt can offer me more

 

Other than more power, height etc

 

Sunroof

Paddle shifters

Centre screen showing boost info all these

 

Really quite value for $$

Don't trade in your f30, sell yourself.

Trade in MI will low ball.

Will never trade in to MI man..

 

Everywhere also same

 

Their price without trade in only $1k more

[mrhan1982]

Haha bro actually i look at what the fxt can offer me more

 

Other than more power, height etc

 

Sunroof

Paddle shifters

Centre screen showing boost info all these

 

Really quite value for $$

Will never trade in to MI man..

 

Everywhere also same

 

Their price without trade in only $1k more

From f30 to fxt, u gain some u lose some. It all depends on what y need. I got a friend driving f30 and I'm a regular passenger.

 

Power wise, both are quite equal as in butt feel. Dun just look at paper values. Fxt is 100kg plus heavier and has a mich worse drag coefficient... The way a f30 pick up speeds still feels more direct and engaging due to its marvelous 8 speed gb. Agility wise, f30 is king. It's handling is hard to match even for most sedans not to mention a tall vehicle like forester.

 

Interior cabin space for both driver and passengers I feel f30 dun lose out much. Fxt is taller so it has more head room. Fxt front seats more spacious but f30 has slightly better leg room at back.

F30 has a deeper boot but fxt has a much taller boot which is more versatile.

 

Well, there are more differences I can quote base in personal experiences but I too lazy to type all out.

 

Hope the above helps.

Edited December 5, 2016 by mrhan1982

[gm1231s]

Looks awesome! Is it difficult to remove the parts for spraying?

 

I used these link as a guide.

 

https://projects.geothunder.com/how-to-remove-the-front-grille-on-a-2014-or-newer-subaru-forester/

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4swpNKMJj4Y

 

Bottom grille

 

1) You will need a Long and a Short philip magnetic head screw driver to remove the 4 screws.

2) Go into the centre hole and reach for the plastic tab at A or B. Pinch or push the plastic tab out of its locking hole.

3) Once either side of tab A or B is out, just pull the grille from the front in the following manner A,C,D,B or B,D,C,A to remove it.

4) With the whole grille out, remove the tabs on the chrome part with a small flat head screw driver.

 

**The difficult part was removing the plastic tab for the first time. It was really tight. Subsequent removing the plastic tab will not be as tight. Just pull the grille from 1 side and it will be out.

 

 

Top grille chrome removal

 

After you have removed the subaru emblem grille as per the link.

 

1) Remove the 2 nuts securing the Chrome grille.

2) There are 7 or 8 blue plastic clips securing the chrome grille to the Hood. Just pull it out with some force and the grille will be out.

 

**On the first attempt you may fear breaking the chrome grille as you are unsure. Just pull it out and all the blue clips will pop out. You will know what I meant when you try it.

Edited December 6, 2016 by gm1231s

[Yashiro71]

I used these link as a guide.

 

https://projects.geothunder.com/how-to-remove-the-front-grille-on-a-2014-or-newer-subaru-forester/

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4swpNKMJj4Y

 

Bottom grille

 

1) You will need a Long and a Short philip magnetic head screw driver to remove the 4 screws.

2) Go into the centre hole and reach for the plastic tab at A or B. Pinch or push the plastic tab out of its locking hole.

3) Once either side of tab A or B is out, just pull the grille from the front in the following manner A,C,D,B or B,D,C,A to remove it.

4) With the whole grille out, remove the tabs on the chrome part with a small flat head screw driver.

 

**The difficult part was removing the plastic tab for the first time. It was really tight. Subsequent removing the plastic tab will not be as tight. Just pull the grille from 1 side and it will be out.

 

Grille.jpg

 

Top grille chrome removal

 

After you have removed the subaru emblem grille as per the link.

 

1) Remove the 2 nuts securing the Chrome grille.

2) There are 7 or 8 blue plastic clips securing the chrome grille to the Hood. Just pull it out with some force and the grille will be out.

 

**On the first attempt you may fear breaking the chrome grille as you are unsure. Just pull it out and all the blue clips will pop out. You will know what I meant when you try it.

Top chrome Grille.jpg

Thanks! Not as straightforward as I thought, but I'll prob give it a go when I can find time (after my car arrives, of course).

[Kinetic5g]

Quick question.

When in reverse gear.

I see only 1 white light at rear.

Did 1 bulb blow or is this a feature.

 

Thanks.

[Undertaker_s]

Quick question.

When in reverse gear.

I see only 1 white light at rear.

Did 1 bulb blow or is this a feature.

 

Thanks.

MI short-change us one reserve light. 

[Tohto]

Quick question.

When in reverse gear.

I see only 1 white light at rear.

Did 1 bulb blow or is this a feature.

 

Thanks.

Normal lah.

[WML888]

MI short-change us one reserve light.

Also short changed us one rear red fog light

[Tohto]

Also short changed us one rear red fog light

[Equilibrium]

Quick question.

When in reverse gear.

I see only 1 white light at rear.

Did 1 bulb blow or is this a feature.

 

Thanks.

 

This is normal. Only 1.

 

BTW, i find it excruciatingly painful with this combo: LED headlights but normal halogen for the fog and rear plate lights.

Thinking of changing them. Any idea where can this be done and rough cost?

 

[kenz_26]

Hi

 

Anyone attended the Subaru New Owner workshop? What is expected out of it? Ok to give it a miss? 

[kssg777]

Hi

 

Anyone attended the Subaru New Owner workshop? What is expected out of it? Ok to give it a miss? 

I waited for 4 months and yet to receive their call for the workshop.

[gm1231s]

I waited for 4 months and yet to receive their call for the workshop.

 

The coming one is this Sat.  You can call 67038163 to register for the next one.

[kenz_26]

I waited for 4 months and yet to receive their call for the workshop.

I was informed and has registered for the one on 10 Dec 16, 10am. Its a 2 hours session. Not sure if there is any important enough information.