2015 Forester 2.0

[Tohto]

I heard Fi premium can achieve about 12. Anyone can verify?

 

Isnt turbo added to achieve better FC as some claimed?

 

FC are all depends on individual driver.

Different driver had different driving pattern, some more heavy foot, daily route  more jammed. FC will be worst.

Others maybe light foot, but daily route also jammed. FC different again.

Another driver may be always super light foot, with light traffic route......

So at the end, still depends on how you drive..

[BenTong]

For those who are on the free solar film, a cheaper upgrade will be installing those custom (Groovy brand) sunshades that fit perfectly.

 

Costs $160-180 for the 6 side windows. Cuts out most of the heat and they are removable.

 

I also got 3M type car mats for $55, no smell, quite well made and fits well.

 

Both were purchased from carousell sellers: perfectshadesg and rosesbed if anyone interested.

 

Also tried self-applying glass coating but turned out far-from-perfect because I couldn't keep out the dust on the windy night. Ah well it's only a forester and its just usd50 for their "ultra" grade. I advise you to go to the professionals if you are particular. Otherwise you can try googling "Nina Enomoto TOP RUN CO., LTD." and ask for their sample

Any Bros here kena kacau by LTA while driving wifh these magnetic clip on shades. Especially with the rear windshield shades up too..

 

LTA regulations on sunshades.

 

The following requirements must be made when installing sunshades:

 

(a) No part of the sunshades shall be AFFIXED(?) :

 

- more than 6 inches from the TOP edge of the front windscreen

- more than 4 inches from the TOP edge of the rear windscreen and side windows.

 

Radx : you r cced..

[Cboonh]

Hi bros, sister here... Keen on Forester due to look & size.... Only concern is FC. Tried searching through the thread, didn't really see much discussion on the actual road FC. Care to share pls? My current Mit EX is about 11-12. Thanks :)

 

If you're looking at vehicle with the same look and size, i guess the FC is quite competitive. Many folks who choose FXT are conscious that there's certainly a trade-off between power and FC.

 

Sharing the FC on my XT so that you have some idea. Mileage about 10k km, 60%highway 40%road.

 

Best FC: 11km/l

Worst FC: 8.5km/l

Average: 9.55km/l

 

From what i hear, the NA version has got much better FC. 11-12 is definitely attainable.

 

Cheers and join us soon! 

[Vratenza]

Any Bros here kena kacau by LTA while driving wifh these magnetic clip on shades. Especially with the rear windshield shades up too..

 

LTA regulations on sunshades.

 

The following requirements must be made when installing sunshades:

 

(a) No part of the sunshades shall be AFFIXED(?) :

 

- more than 6 inches from the TOP edge of the front windscreen

- more than 4 inches from the TOP edge of the rear windscreen and side windows.

 

Radx : you r cced..

 

my groovy sunshade made it through:

1. 3 X incidences of LTA motorcycles cruising by next to me.

2. Biannual Vicom inspection.

[BenTong]

my groovy sunshade made it through:

1. 3 X incidences of LTA motorcycles cruising by next to me.

2. Biannual Vicom inspection.

Both sides and rear shades were up? or you took out during inspection?

[macrosszero]

I heard Fi premium can achieve about 12. Anyone can verify?

 

Isnt turbo added to achieve better FC as some claimed?

Yes it is - but not how you expect it. The point of reference you're thinking is wrong.

 

You should be looking at an equivalent NA car and its fuel consumption to produce those torque figures, and a smaller-capacity turbocharged car can achieve that same performance on less fuel.

[Vratenza]

Both sides and rear shades were up? or you took out during inspection?

 

front 2 sides and rear 2 sides. my car already have the electronic controlled retractable rear centre shade.

 

Did not take out.

 

Still remember the inspector automatically took out my rear one partially to do the VLT test on the glass and he did not replace properly. Was cursing under my breath then .. 

[JX83]

I would like to know last time those who drove Subaru ones are the maintenance of the car expensive as all of my colleague told me for their timing belt is very expensive to get and even their spare parts and among all the jap cars Subaru cost is the highest.. For me fc is not a concern but maintenance is a concern though.. Initially was considering this as 1 of my option since still got about 7 more months on my current car..

Edited March 8, 2016 by JX83

[Rayoflight]

I would like to know last time those who drove Subaru ones are the maintenance of the car expensive as all of my colleague told me for their timing belt is very expensive to get and even their spare parts and among all the jap cars Subaru cost is the highest.. For me fc is not a concern but maintenance is a concern though.. Initially was considering this as 1 of my option since still got about 7 more months on my current car..

 

Dont anyhow listen to them la..

 

Timing belt max $1k..

I think Forestor on Timing Chain?

 

I think if you plan to keep it stock, the maintenance is very reasonable.. Just need to know which workshop to go to.. some are GST registered, some are not.

[Laurencelau]

If I'm not wrong, Forester Timing Chain is suppose to last for as long as the car's life. No need to change.

[Singtel88]

If I'm not wrong, Forester Timing Chain is suppose to last for as long as the car's life. No need to change.

 

u r right SE have confirm is running timing chain.

[Tohto]

u r right SE have confirm is running timing chain.

 

Now already 2016, which car is still using timing belt 

[Fannz]

Any Bros here kena kacau by LTA while driving wifh these magnetic clip on shades. Especially with the rear windshield shades up too..

 

LTA regulations on sunshades.

 

The following requirements must be made when installing sunshades:

 

(a) No part of the sunshades shall be AFFIXED(?) :

 

- more than 6 inches from the TOP edge of the front windscreen

- more than 4 inches from the TOP edge of the rear windscreen and side windows.

 

Radx : you r cced..

I had the groovy sunshade for more than 4 years in my previous ride but don't have the rear windshield shade. So far so good and for sure it's much better than the solar film. Good to know that they have it for forester and maybe can try to organize group buy next time

[Vratenza]

Any Bros here kena kacau by LTA while driving wifh these magnetic clip on shades. Especially with the rear windshield shades up too..

 

LTA regulations on sunshades.

 

The following requirements must be made when installing sunshades:

 

(a) No part of the sunshades shall be AFFIXED(?) :

 

- more than 6 inches from the TOP edge of the front windscreen

- more than 4 inches from the TOP edge of the rear windscreen and side windows.

 

Radx : you r cced..

 

Now that I read what you posted carefully, what you quoted from LTA is for the strip of sitcker that some cars install  in the top length of the windscreen.

 

[BenTong]

Now that I read what you posted carefully, what you quoted from LTA is for the strip of sitcker that some cars install in the top length of the windscreen.

 

Bro, issue is how do you define "affixed" ? And whether LTA uses the same definition re the 4 inch from TOP to the magnetic clip on shades.

 

Apparently some Bros kena Kacau

[Vratenza]

Bro, issue is how do you define "affixed" ? And whether LTA uses the same definition re the 4 inch from TOP to the magnetic clip on shades.

 

Apparently some Bros kena Kacau

 

i will define it as semi-permanent bond. like window tint.

 

Curtains and removable shades are not affixed since they can be removed or drawn at a moment notice.

[BenTong]

i will define it as semi-permanent bond. like window tint.

 

Curtains and removable shades are not affixed since they can be removed or drawn at a moment notice.

LTA/TP modus operandi usually will give you warning then if you kena caught again will saman $100.

 

Got a bro that kena. He had the magnetic shades all 4 sides. First time warning then kena stopped 4 mths later. Kena $100 saman. He appealed to LTA but to no avail. That's real strange coz I have been putting those foldable shades while driving and bo tai chi. That's why ask question..

[Vratenza]

LTA/TP modus operandi usually will give you warning then if you kena caught again will saman $100.

 

Got a bro that kena. He had the magnetic shades all 4 sides. First time warning then kena stopped 4 mths later. Kena $100 saman. He appealed to LTA but to no avail. That's real strange coz I have been putting those foldable shades while driving and bo tai chi. That's why ask question..

Oh well, I can't verify for the other guy. My experience is as stated. So you have to tikum who to believe now.