2015 Forester 2.0

[kssg777]

Never try before off road yet. But try before on some steep local multi storey car park when no car behind.

It is normal lah. 

Also you can check some of those youtube post when they test it, same .

 

Just goto Bukit Merah Thai temple and try your X mode. When you are coming down from the steep slope from hill top to ground level.

Although the slop is short distance ( about 50 meter)  but is fun.

[Jthl]

I was wondering whether I can hit below 5L/100Km but I think not possible.

 

This is not the norm. I was traveling without much traffic and stops (from west to east)

 

The norm for the forester is 1L = 10 to 11Km.

 

Anything more, we are not be driving in the right way (as one forummer said)

[Carhorn]

I was wondering whether I can hit below 5L/100Km but I think not possible.

 

This is not the norm. I was traveling without much traffic and stops (from west to east)

 

The norm for the forester is 1L = 10 to 11Km.

 

Anything more, we are not be driving in the right way (as one forummer said)

Forester NA or Forester XT?

[Wahtk]

Did any Bros new ride faced car drifting left issue or Steering Wheel not centered?

 

I just took my new ride and found car drifting left. After checking it was not unbalanced tire pressure, I sent in to MI on the 4th day for wheel alignment. Mechanic did not believed me and he went out with me for a drive to confirmed. Drifting issue was addressed after they did 4 wheels alignment. However, now found steering wheel not centered. While travelling on a straight road, the Steering Wheel is positioned clockwise about 1 to 2 degrees. I did not noticed the steering wheel off centered as I was trying to drift the car straight all the time during the last 4 days.

 

Want to check with bros here are all your new rides Steering Wheel perfectly at 0 degrees on straight road?

Yes, when I got my XT, it drifted to the left a little, got it fixed during the 1K servicing, allignment issue, but my steering wheel is centered. Bring back to MI to fix

[WML888]

Anyone tried X-mode yet? Currently doing some off-roading in msia, was descending down a 30-45 degree slope with X-mode on and the front brake was screeching away. Not sure if that's normal...

On X-mode, can you step on the throttle to accelerate ? Or it is fully control by the X-Mode ? (Very slow)

[mrhan1982]

Above tire pressure is for older version of Forester.

For current version, still the same - which is 220 Front and 210 Rear.

See -

http://www.buddssubaru.com/assets/forester/2016-Forester-Owners-Manual.pdf (see pg. 566)

For my 2016 fxt the door label states 230 front and 220 rear. I just lowered my tire pressure to 230 all round for my new mechelins. Ride comfort was excellent. Felt confident and ride was super stable at high speeds.

 

Tried different pressure before from 230-260, felt 230 best for me. At 230 I feel that the car is very comfortable and it rides pretty smoothly over rough surfaces. Very sure footed. If pump too much, I kinda lose confidence and will drive slower. Fc doesn't differ much in both scenarios.

[jg2000]

For my 2016 fxt the door label states 230 front and 220 rear. I just lowered my tire pressure to 230 all round for my new mechelins. Ride comfort was excellent. Felt confident and ride was super stable at high speeds.

 

Tried different pressure before from 230-260, felt 230 best for me. At 230 I feel that the car is very comfortable and it rides pretty smoothly over rough surfaces. Very sure footed. If pump too much, I kinda lose confidence and will drive slower. Fc doesn't differ much in both scenarios.

 

Have you tested 220 for back?  Maybe can try at least once to see if makes any difference.

 

I find for the XV a lower tire pressure for the rear makes a noticeable difference.

 

My guess is because the back has less weight since engine not there and hence, need lower tire pressure to counter-act the greater likelihood of the back jumping up and down over rough surfaces.

 

Also, for an AWD Subaru, the rear wheels also have power delivered there - so the less jumping the rear wheels do, the better the car behaves.

 

Overall, my FC seems to improve - maybe, I have more uphills and downhills on my car journey and I find that with the correct air pressure, can coast downhill very smoothly even on poor road surface that contractors dug and patch badly,  I almost never need to brake to slow down, which I would if the ride was going to be bumpy - hence, I don't waste power by braking and get better FC.  Going uphill, the rear wheel also doing its job better to power the car uphill and again, better FC.

Edited November 16, 2016 by jg2000

[phraeb]

On X-mode, can you step on the throttle to accelerate ? Or it is fully control by the X-Mode ? (Very slow)

I didn't try accelerating as it was steep down slope lol. Speed is maintained at about 5km/h. However, I did use the accelerator when ascending using x-mode.

 

 

Same here, tried x-mode on multi storey car park ramps. Brakes are not 'screeching'. Actually the vehicle is applying the brakes like during 'anti-lock' to maintain the vehicle speed as the weight of the vehicle will increase the speed when going down steep slopes.

I was descending using x-mode for a few minutes before the brake started screeching. I also further applied foot brake as certain portion was very steep and wasn't comfortable with the vehicle speed. Not sure any interference with the x-mode.

[Jthl]

Forester NA or Forester XT?

Mine is fna

[Kinetic5g]

Should it be different for FNA on stock tyres? I recall SE said 210-220 which sounded low.

There's recommended tyre pressures at the drivers door side. When u open door, check for sticker on car frame.

[mrhan1982]

Have you tested 220 for back? Maybe can try at least once to see if makes any difference.

 

I find for the XV a lower tire pressure for the rear makes a noticeable difference.

 

My guess is because the back has less weight since engine not there and hence, need lower tire pressure to counter-act the greater likelihood of the back jumping up and down over rough surfaces.

 

Also, for an AWD Subaru, the rear wheels also have power delivered there - so the less jumping the rear wheels do, the better the car behaves.

 

Overall, my FC seems to improve - maybe, I have more uphills and downhills on my car journey and I find that with the correct air pressure, can coast downhill very smoothly even on poor road surface that contractors dug and patch badly, I almost never need to brake to slow down, which I would if the ride was going to be bumpy - hence, I don't waste power by braking and get better FC. Going uphill, the rear wheel also doing its job better to power the car uphill and again, better FC.

Normally I pump 230 all round at cold once a month. By the next pump, pressure drop to 220 all round. So my feel is that at 220-230, the car seems to be in a very ideal state where comfort and handling is most optimal for me. I'm using the slime tire inflator btw. Always pump during morning at mscp.

 

So far fc has been excellent at this tire pressure.

[Chucky2007]

It depends on tyres used also. For stock Dueler tyres that's has medium side wall stiffness, 230/220 will be ideal for FC/comfort n grip

[commonjunks]

Anyone can share how is the servicing procedure? For my current ride, normally c&c take the car in the morning and they return back the same day (heard some people complain about 1-2 day servicing at Peugeot). Is breakdown is frequent and servicing is expensive?

 

Trying to make decision if i should buy this or Continental.

Anyone can share how is their experience so far? I am leaning towards FORESTER 2.0XT.

 

TY in advance.

[gm1231s]

Yes, when I got my XT, it drifted to the left a little, got it fixed during the 1K servicing, allignment issue, but my steering wheel is centered. Bring back to MI to fix

Thanks bro, seems like not many saw this problem.

[Jthl]

I am going for my 3rd servicing soon (10K).

 

Is there anything I should take note of?

 

Will they sell me some servicing package? Good to take up?

 

 

 

[Chucky2007]

i just changed to Michelin latitude sport 3, 235/55/18 at $250 each.

was using continental contisportcontact 5 SUV for about 20k km, when it became loud and having this humming sound, decided to change it out. when comparing the 2 tires feel that Michelin is the better tire.

Bro, can share your view in the difference between CSC5 SUV and Latitude Sport3? Don't mind if you can provide some details.. thinking of changing to either Latitude Sports3 or Scorpion Verde.. my current CSC5 almost 20k mileage.. starting to have light humming sound now

 

Which is better between CSC5 & Latitude S3

Dry driving grip?

Dry braking?

Wet driving grip?

Wet brake?

Which cuts wet road with puddle better?

Which is noisier when new?

Which is more comfortable?

[Muser]

I am going for my 3rd servicing soon (10K).

 

Is there anything I should take note of?

 

Will they sell me some servicing package? Good to take up?

 

My advice would be to make up your mind beforehand whether or not you want to sign up for a package. All the prices are already on MI's website and you're unlikely to get any special discount. That way, you can't be pressured on the spot.

 

FWIW, I did my 10k two weeks ago and my SA never tried once to sell me a package. And I didn't bring it up either.

Edited November 17, 2016 by Muser

[Muzzy39]

Hi guys usually how long after registration will u get ur car?