2015 Forester 2.0

[DomiNome]

Thanks. How to include the red skirting line at the edge of the grill? Any wrapping expert workshop in Singapore or Malaysia?

 

You can start with http://www.sgcarmart.com/directory/listing.php?CAT=32

The wrappers will know how to include the red pinstripe.

[cacho]

 

You can start with http://www.sgcarmart.com/directory/listing.php?CAT=32

The wrappers will know how to include the red pinstripe.

Thanks bro!

[Cboonh]

Just collected my ride today which is dark grey metallic premium. All is well, just need some time to accustom to the new car from my previous Airwave. And gonna hoot on 4d this wkd! Huat ah!!!

 

Congrats bro! Enjoy the ride and wish you huat huat!

[Cboonh]

Guys, anyone know what is STI model? The front grill looks nice, any way to modify the FXT into this?

 

Check out this vid. This guy added quite a number of things onto his ride to make it more STI-like and JDM-ish.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcbF5bczjHI

 

Also there's this subaru forester forum (subaruforester.org), it's a forum dedicated to forester and has an international community. Truckloads full of poisons/ideas that you can do to the car in there. Beware! Having said there, a lot of technical sharing and diy tips too.

 

Have fun!

[7hm]

Those who test-drive the Forester XT; how is the actual econ? 9km/l?

Does it require 98 RON or 95 RON?

 

Then also, I been wondering, Subaru insurance usually higher, or is this a false info I've been given?

Guys, anyone know what is STI model? The front grill looks nice, any way to modify the FXT into this?

 

Now MotorImage offers the so-called "Black-Edition" FXT for $5k extra. Has this same grille and some more STI garnishes like a rear under-diffuser, carbon interior trim and alcantara+leather STI badged seats from the factory.

[Pocus]

Those who test-drive the Forester XT; how is the actual econ? 9km/l?

Does it require 98 RON or 95 RON?

 

Then also, I been wondering, Subaru insurance usually higher, or is this a false info I've been given?

RON 95 can.

 

insurance I think only the WRX and STI will have higher insurance, it's already proven that Forester owner's insurance are within normal range.

[Lucille]

Insurance premium the norm but the excess is higher right?

[7hm]

RON 95 can.

 

insurance I think only the WRX and STI will have higher insurance, it's already proven that Forester owner's insurance are within normal range.

 

Whew. False alarm then. Because an extra 10¢/ℓ, adds up to maybe $5 extra if i always pump at half-tank, so it's $5/week, $20/month, adds up...!!!!

 

 

Other thing I'm wondering about... this car, got puddle lamps, footwell lighting/ambience lighting? What about the rear sensors, does it show you on a display, or can view camera only?

When I ask them can install front sensors, they told me can if top up, but when I ask them how can I tell whether it's front or rear beeping, they say the car will show on the MFD.

Then also ...the headlamps, I know the mainbeam are HID xenon reflectors, but when I went to look up, it seems the high-beam are white-temperature halogen bulbs. Anyone can confirm it's not a full bi-xenon cluster?

[Cboonh]

Insurance premium the norm but the excess is higher right?

Only if you take up the in house insurance plan. Checked with AIG, the excess for this particular model is higher (1.4k). I think Pocus pointed out before that AIG offers 'new for old' replacement in the event if the car is totaled. Probably one of the reasons..

 

I've asked for a few quotes from other insurers, quotes are lower (900-1.3k), and the excess is normal range. ($0-600).. AIG more branded lo.

[cacho]

 

Check out this vid. This guy added quite a number of things onto his ride to make it more STI-like and JDM-ish.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcbF5bczjHI

 

Also there's this subaru forester forum (subaruforester.org), it's a forum dedicated to forester and has an international community. Truckloads full of poisons/ideas that you can do to the car in there. Beware! Having said there, a lot of technical sharing and diy tips too.

 

Have fun!

Can't view the video from my handphone or tablet. Not sure why. Do you have the link?

Those who test-drive the Forester XT; how is the actual econ? 9km/l?

Does it require 98 RON or 95 RON?

 

Then also, I been wondering, Subaru insurance usually higher, or is this a false info I've been given?

 

 

Now MotorImage offers the so-called "Black-Edition" FXT for $5k extra. Has this same grille and some more STI garnishes like a rear under-diffuser, carbon interior trim and alcantara+leather STI badged seats from the factory.

The last roUnd like two weeks back I saw the black edition model in MI on silver body still selling at 9k extra which doesn't feel worth it.

[AnthonyKu]

List of Forester Owners

 

 

 

1) Whitemondeo/ Satin White Pearl/ 2014 - XT

 

2) cboonh/ Satin White Pearl/ XT (still waiting for ride)

 

3) Kingfisher/Dark Metallic Grey/Premium (collecting in early Aug)

 

4) Laurence Lau/Ice Silver Metalic/XT (going for 2nd bidding 5th Aug)

 

5) Dtsw/Bronze/2015 XT

 

6) DomiNome / Satin White Pearl / XT (going 1st bid 5th Aug)

 

7) Quantum / Silver / 2014 - XT

 

8) Airtrek_newbie /??? / Premium

 

9) db597 / ??? / XT

 

10) nckeong / ??? /XT

 

11) etoh77 / ??? / Premium

 

12 ) Aideyin / ??? / Premium

 

13) engineoperator / ??? / XT

 

14) ctleo / ??? / XT

 

15) Frakymjaykay / ??? / XT

 

16) subarudreamer / ??? / XT

 

17) Pocus / Silver / XT

 

18) Koolman1968 / Dark Metallic Grey / 22 Jul 2015 XT

 

Hello Bros, just added myself to the list. Have been following this Forester discussion for a while and found the sharing very educational and interesting. Hope to contribute my inputs soon.

[nckeong]

Can any bros share pic of how/where front and rear blackvue installed in FXT look? Thanks

[7hm]

Satin white pearl is popular, I see.

[7hm]

I'm wondering... does the FXT have any interior ambience lighting or puddle lamps (under the exterior mirrors)? I can't seem to find concrete info on this.

 

Then also, alamak, poison makes me want to replace the reflector main-beams.

[Wrxykh]

The latest Forester catalog named the white color as Crystal White Pearl, NOT Satin White Pearl.

 

Are they the same?

[Pocus]

The latest Forester catalog named the white color as Crystal White Pearl, NOT Satin White Pearl.

 

Are they the same?

Satin white is more whitish, Crystal white is more metallic.

 

Imho Crystal white is less proned to yellowing due. From far Crystal white will look darker

Edited August 1, 2015 by Pocus

[7hm]

Other thing I'm wondering about... this car, got puddle lamps, footwell lighting/ambience lighting? What about the rear sensors, does it show you on a display, or can view camera only?

When I ask them can install front sensors, they told me can if top up, but when I ask them how can I tell whether it's front or rear beeping, they say the car will show on the MFD.

Then also ...the headlamps, I know the mainbeam are HID xenon reflectors, but when I went to look up, it seems the high-beam are white-temperature halogen bulbs. Anyone can confirm it's not a full bi-xenon cluster?

 

Someone got some answers for these questions of mine? Am really wondering.

Plus very curious to know it it has ambience/mood lighting and puddle lamps.

 

Also, can someone kindly post photograph of the key fob? I saw a picture of it in the user manual (I like to read those when I am particularly interested in a car)... it looks like it came from 2002...

Edited August 1, 2015 by 7hm

[Dtsw]

got 2 ambient lighting 1 at the storage holder at the roof, and another at the center console. there is no lighting at the footwell.