2015 Forester 2.0

[DioPian]

Would also like to learn more about some basic plug and play mods, like exhausts. Besides Invidia and HKS, anything else?

 

Is there any remap that can up the torque as much as possible within tolerance of the lineartronic?

 

For e.g., Volvo has Polestar, VAG has MTM etc.

 

Anyone tried buying without leather seats? Meaning to stick with original factory fabric. Any discount given?

 

Lastly, any good chin chye male SE to recommend for TPY MI? planning to test drive tomorrow but decision only next year so I need someone who is not so hung up over sales.

 

Thanks all and all replies much appreciated!

As it is, FXT's torque is already equivalent to Landrover's Discovery which cost 100k more. U looking to race from traffic light to traffic light?

 

Just pop by the showroom & test drive. They wont be pushy because they understand its a 100k+ item

[Tohto]

I have been reading this forum but noticed that not much discussion regarding tyres. I find that the original tyres (FXT) squeal too much and does'nt seem to grip very well. Anyone here changed their stock tyres and what is a good tyre recommendation?

I change tyre to 235/50/18 right after collect my car.

[Pocus]

Would also like to learn more about some basic plug and play mods, like exhausts. Besides Invidia and HKS, anything else?

 

Is there any remap that can up the torque as much as possible within tolerance of the lineartronic?

 

For e.g., Volvo has Polestar, VAG has MTM etc.

 

Anyone tried buying without leather seats? Meaning to stick with original factory fabric. Any discount given?

 

Lastly, any good chin chye male SE to recommend for TPY MI? planning to test drive tomorrow but decision only next year so I need someone who is not so hung up over sales.

 

Thanks all and all replies much appreciated!

Remapping of ECU to higher power and torque is only available through 3rd party tuners, so warranty will not be covered if you go that route.

[Theoldjaffa]

Hello theoldjaffa, i am also considering the FXT for change next year. Perhaps maybe we can try together for a better price?

 

As for your questions, i am not sure if MI has the fabric seats as a option. Those units in the showroom came with full black leather or the half leather-half alcantara(Black edition)

 

Let me know if you are keen to head out to see-see look look?

 

Thanks

Sure! When the time comes when you and I are both form to buy, we can then go together:)

 

Now I just wanna look see, test drive, see if got feel anot. Haha.

As it is, FXT's torque is already equivalent to Landrover's Discovery which cost 100k more. U looking to race from traffic light to traffic light?

 

Just pop by the showroom & test drive. They wont be pushy because they understand its a 100k+ item

More torque means better throttle response and a more enjoyable drive. It's like money, no one complains that it's too much.

 

Not all who aims for higher bhp and torque are looking to race.

Remapping of ECU to higher power and torque is only available through 3rd party tuners, so warranty will not be covered if you go that route.

You have any recommendations? Edge, SPT, BMS?

 

Taking warranty out of the consideration.

 

Btw if it's too sensitive, we can PM. Thanks mate

[kssg777]

Has been driving FNA for slightly more than a month. Physically calculation base on starting fill ESSO 95 till full tank till 31 August and refill till full tank for closing. 70% highway, my FC is per litre 9.6 km.

I have already travel 2234km for the first month

Edited September 6, 2016 by kssg777

[Bplakad]

Bro Tohto, what brand of tyres did you change to? Actually I am trying to find out what brand of tyres are preferred by Forester owners.  

[Jthl]

for those wanting to measure FC, personally i think using the AVG FC reading is better than using the Current FC reading.

 

no need to track for every trip.

Instead can track starting from the last trip meter reset.

 

But usually, the wanting to track FC will only last for less than one year.

If you are the one who constantly want to track FC after year 1, you should not consider Subarus. 

 

No point making our lives miserable :)

[Tohto]

Bro Tohto, what brand of tyres did you change to? Actually I am trying to find out what brand of tyres are preferred by Forester owners.

Michelin Primacy 3 ST.

 

I don't go off-road. So I don't need off-road tyre.

Edited September 6, 2016 by Tohto

[Wt_know]

if Forester looks as good as Levorg ... i'm totally sold

[DioPian]

4 Reasons Why Subaru Forester Wins "SUV of the Year" Again

 

http://www.torquenews.com/1084/4-reasons-why-subaru-forester-wins-suv-year-again

Edited September 6, 2016 by DioPian

[Rachdanom]

Michelin Primacy 3 ST.

 

I don't go off-road. So I don't need off-road tyre.

Any palpable difference in drive/handling minus any post-purchase rationalization? :-)

 

Or mainly for looks?

 

I also am researching this when bored...

Edited September 6, 2016 by Rachdanom

[Axela72]

I think it is his way of driving that resulted in this skew numbers.

 

From 0km/h, he will slam his throttle & chiong all the way to traffic light. Brake hard at red light.

Why both of u only subjectively focus on my drive in this car but not all my drive on other cars? Yes, u may be right on the way i drive. So this should also apply to all the previous cars i have driven.

 

So why the previous cars i driven only have 1 to 2km/l FC difference apart between city & expressway drive but Forester has almost 11km/l difference apart?

 

I suspect that it is because 4 wheel drive will have very bad FC if hard stop and go vs 2 wheel drive car. On the other hand, it has better FC during cruising vs 2 wheel drive car

[WML888]

Been following the thread as I've shortlisted FXT as a potential choice for my next car.

 

I read some changed to 235/50/R18.

 

Using Goodyear F1A2 or Michelin Primacy I think.

Any specific features of FXT you like ?

[Sarion]

Why both of u only subjectively focus on my drive in this car but not all my drive on other cars? Yes, u may be right on the way i drive. So this should also apply to all the previous cars i have driven.

 

So why the previous cars i driven only have 1 to 2km/l FC difference apart between city & expressway drive but Forester has almost 11km/l difference apart?

 

I suspect that it is because 4 wheel drive will have very bad FC if hard stop and go vs 2 wheel drive car. On the other hand, it has better FC during cruising vs 2 wheel drive car

 

if your previous ride is NA or only LPT, then why compare so hard to FXT?

weight is also another consideration. AWD is not the main culprit, since Forester NA can go 13.2km/l.

[Iluvchoco]

Maybe you re-circulation auto off and outside air come in.

Actually my air con is always set to recirculation. I have noticed this will have more chance to happen when the engine rev to more then 2k rpm. Have asked Subaru lengkee during my 5k servicing but what they do is just check and clean the filter, but The smell still comes in sometime. No choice need to go in again...

 

In addition, the reverse camera also lags a bit after I Change from R to D, meaning when I Change to gear D, the screen still shows the reverse camera footage...

 

Anyone? Lol.....

[Theoldjaffa]

Any specific features of FXT you like ?

Mainly price/performance ratio.

 

Then the FL has LED, GPS, active safety.

 

That's why need to go see if got feel anot.

[Tohto]

Mainly price/performance ratio.

 

Then the FL has LED, GPS, active safety.

 

That's why need to go see if got feel anot.

Are driving a Alfa Romeo now? From a car that had very strong character, a Forester you will not feel special.

[Chucky2007]

Would also like to learn more about some basic plug and play mods, like exhausts. Besides Invidia and HKS, anything else?

 

Is there any remap that can up the torque as much as possible within tolerance of the lineartronic?

 

For e.g., Volvo has Polestar, VAG has MTM etc.

 

Anyone tried buying without leather seats? Meaning to stick with original factory fabric. Any discount given?

 

Lastly, any good chin chye male SE to recommend for TPY MI? planning to test drive tomorrow but decision only next year so I need someone who is not so hung up over sales.

 

Thanks all and all replies much appreciated!

Exhaust.. Currently LTA approved only HKS and Invidia.

 

Can choose factory fabric seat.. Discount $300 or $500.. Choose it better Bec locally fitted leather quality not there think the jin is rushed. Might as well take that $300-500 saving and TOP up outside at a good upholstery shop if your choice.

 

Remap yes. Ecutek. At least 3 tuner can do FXT using ecutek in Singapore.

 

SA at MI rotate between Leng Kee n TPY. Male SE that's quite Ching chai I know is:

 

Timothy Png

Andy (sorry forgot surname but is a soft spoken thin guy.. Not a fat Andy)

Christopher Tan