2015 Forester 2.0

[Tohto]

38 minutes ago, Ngbernie said:

pg 1035/1036 2 bros mentioned cost and workshop for tein. 👍

Thanks. Found it.

There is BMS and BKS and I am not aware. I checking on BMS.

Will give BKS a call when want to change it.

[richard_crl032]

@Tohto 

BKS Woodland c/o Ah Keong for Tein Endura Pro Plus or Pro.

Cheers.

[richard_crl032]

21 hours ago, 5ub23r0 said:

@Tohto i haven't been looking around much but some Forester drivers prefers the STI springs but i don't know how will you be able to test different suspension setup short of calling a mass forester meetup lol.

STI pink spring is fine but jittery with Tein Endura Pro Plus or Pro.

Go for Swift Spring that does not jitters .

I bought and sold 2 sets of STI pink springs and knows them well.

Cheers.

[JOH]

I just bought a 2017 Forester and I find the ride to be quite bumpy. Is this normal? What can be done to reduce the bumpiness? I was previously driving an MPV.

Thanks in advance!

 

[richard_crl032]

2 hours ago, JOH said:

I just bought a 2017 Forester and I find the ride to be quite bumpy. Is this normal? What can be done to reduce the bumpiness? I was previously driving an MPV.

Thanks in advance!

 

Normal ... few kakis gave up cos wives cannot take it especially for rear seat passenger .. fxt worse than fna due to stiffer setup.

Hence you read of ARB, Pink Springs, dampers, coilover etc.

I did not give up and perservere to what I consider acceptable but not without some significant $ after trying various ... Tein Endura Pro and Swift Springs recommended.

Include Tein EDFC if you can accept some rear motor moving noises due to open rear boot and more $ ... YMMV as usual due to pass experience, inclination and expectation.

Cheers.

Edited April 6, 2022 by richard_crl032

[Tohto]

15 hours ago, richard_crl032 said:

@Tohto 

BKS Woodland c/o Ah Keong for Tein Endura Pro Plus or Pro.

Cheers.

I google and BKS location come out at Yishun Northlink Building.

Is this correct?

[Stratovarius]

15 minutes ago, Tohto said:

I google and BKS location come out at Yishun Northlink Building.

Is this correct?

Not really at yishun. But is at northlink building. 

[richard_crl032]

1 hour ago, Tohto said:

I google and BKS location come out at Yishun Northlink Building.

Is this correct?

Indeed Northlink Bldg but more Sembawang or Admiralty than Yishun 

Edited April 7, 2022 by richard_crl032

[JOH]

@richard_crl032 Thanks Bro. Strangely when I drove up to Melaka over the weekend, FNA is very stable and the bumps didn't appear so intrusive. Maybe I am getting used to it haha

[richard_crl032]

13 minutes ago, JOH said:

@richard_crl032 Thanks Bro. Strangely when I drove up to Melaka over the weekend, FNA is very stable and the bumps didn't appear so intrusive. Maybe I am getting used to it haha

Hi, good to know ! Will save $ 🥳  All have different bum feel and expectation from past experience .. hence the usual ymmv and yes, fna is a bit more comfy cos not as stiff aka better roadholding as fxt for intended racer boys with 350nm 240bhp 😅

[Fordred]

Anyone encounter stiff brake after parking for a few hours?

I did a quick search and it seems like it is due to the brake vacuum leaking. 

[Stratovarius]

24 minutes ago, Fordred said:

Anyone encounter stiff brake after parking for a few hours?

I did a quick search and it seems like it is due to the brake vacuum leaking. 

i think is brake pump or something. If still under warranty get it changed at MI for free. need to park your ride over there overnight. 

But many say is not a safety issue. mine was like that for 1 year before i did anything. 

 

[Fordred]

Warranty ended last Dec.  Sad. 

Ok, maybe i'll drag it abit then.  Thank you.

[CharlesZhao]

anyone know how much to replace Forester windshield washer fluid sensor and where ? my washer fluid light still stay on after fill up tank in full. Thanks!

[richard_crl032]

 

[richard_crl032]

@CharlesZhao Hi Charles, this is a known frequent failure including my fxt ... pls call BMS AMK to check if they had stock to fix the valve/sensor as so many affected that they may run out ... vaguely remember at 130. Cheers.

Edited June 10, 2022 by richard_crl032

[CharlesZhao]

@richard_crl032 Thanks

 

[milynot]

I have this problem for a few years.  Just ignore it.  Water run out.  Top up water.