The Hearse

[thepieman]

The H E A R S E

Huge thanks to Rich for selling me an incredible car

1st wash:



Interior cleansed:




2nd wash: (now ready for few touch ups and then polish and wax)


1st mod!!

dodgy old second remote...


replaced by shiney new one


Engine bay to work on next, then its finishing off the exterior........

[Hongkongfooi]

That's not a standard alarm fob is it?

[majorscooby]

Very nice indeed.

[Hallsy]

Very nice, I absokutely love the foz sti's. Don't see many around either.

Will have to own one one day.

[Anger]

Originally Posted by Hongkongfooi

That's not a standard alarm fob is it?

JDM... Prob didn't come with one

[thepieman]

Originally Posted by Anger

JDM... Prob didn't come with one

Exactly that it has remote locking/unlocking on the master key as standard but required a CAT1 alarm/immobiliser when entering/registering in the UK

All the innards of the fob seemed ok and the fob was working but was all taped up, nice new casing acquired and innards swapped over... Job done

[SpecB]

Really should clean both mine, but it's too hot!

[NorthDownsScooby]

Originally Posted by Anger

JDM... Prob didn't come with one

^ that.

[thepieman]

Now booked in to Roger Clark towards the end of the month for a service and health check.

Following on from Rich's main dealer service schedule its now due (overdue by date) a 100k service Will have only covered approx 2k since the last one though, so all should be good.

Whats the betting a new rear arb goes on to replace the flakey whiteline one

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by thepieman

Now booked in to Roger Clark towards the end of the month for a service and health check.

Following on from Rich's main dealer service schedule its now due (overdue by date) a 100k service Will have only covered approx 2k since the last one though, so all should be good.

Whats the betting a new rear arb goes on to replace the flakey whiteline one

Lol that's what I was thinking with my arb!

[SUBARMAN]

You should both do it, and we can see who's is the shiniest!!!

[thepieman]

Nothing much new so far just enjoying it and loving it

Performed well for our annual trip to new forest for a few days, dogs seem to like it too


got some funny looks being the only person who was detailing there car on the campsite until the VW boys turned up! must be a flat four thing

[Lucky]

Looking good. Glad it's not just me that cleans the car on a camp site!!! More for something useful to do!!!

[scooby doo]

very smart

[HYDROSCOBY]

that looks amazing, what a beast of a car

i have never seen 1 of them around and in great shape

[Cath]

So can I stop be tight lipped now everythings all out in the open 8)

[Mad Paddy]

Looks awesome Ron

[thepieman]

Originally Posted by Mad Paddy

Looks awesome Ron

Cheers Phil, all down to the previous owner all i've done is start to clean it Its a cracking piece of kit, if its a box ticking exercise? it does very well indeed One of those cars that I honestly wish I had got earlier.

Forgot to update! Service went well at RCM, top job as always and a great day out, would recommend them to anyone. Everyone seemed to like the FSTi, especially Matt who actualy commented that "thats a bit of me that is, I really like that" I was surprised just how much he liked it

Huge thanks to everyone at RCM as always.. No new rear ARB as they didn't have one on the shelf but, one is being found to suit the setup, along with some RCM floor mats made to fit

Thanks for all the comments

[thepieman]

Well, its been a good few months of ownership under the belt and what can be said about the FSTi?

In truth........ Rich must really miss this car its been faultless as a daily driver and as expected (the reason it was purchased) he really did put together a stunning all rounder....credit where its due:thumbup:

so, some small updates.....

Had some small vibration under braking and after investigation it has been necessary to change the front discs and pads..... so a quick trip up to RCM and some new grooved / dimpled discs and pagid blue's soon sorted the problem



only fitting that the rears had to match:thumbup: so the same was fitted at the rear



With the recent weather highlighting some aquaplaning on the local roads (tyres nearing replacement limit anyway) and the finish on the old black wheels starting to look past its best, the choice was new rubber and a refurb or new rubber and wheels:shrug: the latter won and following a quick call to Keith @ revolution the postie dropped off some new alloys / tyres

Went for flat silver finish to contrast the roof rails and rear hatch trim with a slighlty more aggressive fitment option to try and compliment the car more....... hopefuly its worked







can't recommend an FSTi enough to anyone thinking or needing to go down this route........absolutely brilliant cars

[Scooby_Greg]

Looking great - the wheels really suit the car

[Sti mayhew]

Agreed, looks lovely that nice choice

[14a-dam]

I LOVE those wheels!

[Hongkongfooi]

Originally Posted by Scooby_Greg

Looking great - the wheels really suit the car

looks more aggressive from front now

[Matt23]

That looks so much better with those wheels IMO, more aggressive best looking forester on the road

[Banstead Stig]

Yeah, it's a cracker this one. Certainly makes my top three... not displaced fpan's yet at the top spot though.

[bigemp]

Looking good ron

[NorthDownsScooby]

Glad you're enjoying it Ron !!

[Steve_PPP]

Love the new wheels mate

[Bolesroor]

This looked stunning on Saturday Ron

[bigh221]

That's a cracking piece of kit😄👍

[thepieman]

for all the comments guys...... nice to get some positive moments over what we have been (still) dealing with over the past few months

[ralliart didz]

wicked car ron dam shame they don't do a automatic forester sti model as I would love one. wots the wheels name and specs.

[thepieman]

cheers Didz, mate you would love one they are cracking cars.......I / we really do love it.

wheels are XXR 527...in flat silver 18 x 8.75 ET35 gone with 235/40/18 vredestien ultrac sessanta....

[Banstead Stig]

Originally Posted by ralliart didz

wicked car ron dam shame they don't do a automatic forester sti model as I would love one. wots the wheels name and specs.

They virtually do as it goes. The Forester Cross Sport.

It's got many of the FSTi features and an auto box. It's a JDM model, but pretty rare in the UK, but I have seen them over here.

Sorry for the tangent to the main thread!

[thepieman]

Originally Posted by Banstead Stig

They virtually do as it goes. The Forester Cross Sport.

It's got many of the FSTi features and an auto box. It's a JDM model, but pretty rare in the UK, but I have seen them over here.

Sorry for the tangent to the main thread!

No apology necessary, thats how threads and information progresses

Indeed, was thinking I'd seen an auto box STi previously listed on the auction sites (you can get an earlier type with one? the STi II typeM IIRC) but it was possibly a cross sports...

[Banstead Stig]

The SF versions of the STi were basically s/tb's with trinkets as far as I am aware, i.e. the engine was the same, but the bodykit and interior differed

There was an auto and manual version, with the "M" denoting manual.

[ralliart didz]

don't like the look of the cross sport STIG only rons model forester. just shame no auto boxes.ill just have too stay on the darkside and keep an eye out for one of these. http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/used...001/index.html

[thepieman]

That's a good alternative didz, liking the look of that myself....

[Banstead Stig]

Originally Posted by ralliart didz

don't like the look of the cross sport STIG only rons model forester. just shame no auto boxes.ill just have too stay on the darkside and keep an eye out for one of these. http://www.goo-net-exchange.com/used...001/index.html

Really? The facelift SG Cross Sport is virtually identical to the STi, with the auto box.




As to the Evo wagon, I almost bought one rather than a FSTi but, somewhat ironically given what you're after, it was an auto and I wanted a manual. They're rare and my FSTi came up first, so I bought that!

Edit: just seen JPP in Crawley have a Evo wagon that appears to be their latest project.

[ralliart didz]

wow thanks STIG I thought it was the new suv model. I thought the 2.5 xt was the only nearest one too the sti. didn't no about this one and its a 2.0L not the chocolate 2.5L. I will look in too the differences between that an the sti model. thank you.

[Banstead Stig]

Happy to be of use for once.

[thepieman]

Now looking at front splitters

[Banstead Stig]

Tricky to come by FSTi specific ones (japanparts have them), but I am given to believe the Hawkeye STi splitters can be adapted to fit on the facelift SG.

I've been toying with fitting one for quite some time.

The official FSTi one can have a second part fitted to it so it is "thicker" (for want of a better word). I'll dig out a photo later of a friend of mine's. The only pic I have to hand has his plate showing, which he may not necessarily thank me for sharing.

[ralliart didz]

when you get time ron would you do some photos of your car.front,back and both sides.

[thepieman]

Originally Posted by ralliart didz

when you get time ron would you do some photos of your car.front,back and both sides.

Sure can Claire's got it at the moment but soon as I get a few minutes when its back, I'll take a few for you

[thepieman]

quick one of the rear, whilst having tea with Subarman

[Scooby_Greg]

That's a nice photo of your rear!

[ralliart didz]

hi ron, got my eyes on a silver 2.5 xt forester. you got any idea where too go for lowering springs and would it be worth sticking fatory sti exhaust on or a better complete non fatory one on. I did read somewhere the sti shocks and springs and tophats will bolt straight on. and then theres wheels,what get. they have 227bhp standard so would only want too get over the 250 mark. so would it be the same sort of stuff/mods as the saloon cars.

[Banstead Stig]

The XT PPP runs about 252bhp from memory, so your aim is very achievable.

A chap I know has a 2.5XT running 340bhp. 18 months on and still going strong... albeit with new head gasket!

subaruforester.org is worth a look at, particularly the Europe section. Between them, the guys on there know most things.

Oh, and the XT exhaust is a four piece, STi a three piece (similar to the classic). The standard STi system is hard to come by and not much of an upgrade, so I shouldn't bother. I do have a STi backbox you would be welcome to if you wanted to try it. Pretty quiet!

[ralliart didz]

cheers stig for your help. ill have a look at that site. I would be happy with the same bhp as my evo,but one of the main reasons that's going is 1 the dogs are going too wreck it and 2 I cant help myself keep booting it lol.