Subaru owners: Let's see your expedition rigs!

[DJGoo]

Yes, one little rock in the wrong spot=time for a new engine, I've been throwing around the idea, but I gotta wait until I get the car lifted.

Jer

Well I mean, the oil pan sits higher than the front bumper (and it's a pretty small target), so with careful placement and slow going I've never had an issue. I've hit the frame plenty of times and I'm surprised I still have an exhaust, but there's not a scratch on my oil pan. And the oil filter is protected by the exhaust manifold (depending on the year); so as long as you're not bouncing on rocks....

I'm more worried about cracking my radiator, or popping a tire, than punching the oil pan. But I would like a plastic belly pan for better gas mileage...

 

[madmax718]

I like it.. and I have an old outback. Hummm...

 

[madmax718]

You could get some coilovers.
Cheapest way is Forester springs and shocks. Will allow bigger tires too. Then get a larger sway bar to compensate for the slightly softer handling.

You can also get a nice aluminum skid plate. GT spec makes a great one, and it, unlike ralitek actually protects the lower part of your radiator.

Id worry more about protecting the timing cover than the oil pan. It is catastrophic if a subaru punctures the timing cover, its usually time for a full engine rebuild.

 

[Superu_legacy]

Good looking setup.
Friend's (now sold)09 on king spriongs, NOT the raised Kings, just the OEM spec (albeit 30% stiffer rate), which still provided lift.
http://dirtyimpreza.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15403

 

[borison]

Still have the light bar if anyone is interested....

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[MCObray]

The Lez. by Bucky Images, on Flickr

 

[DJGoo]

Have I posted mine yet? I dunno if here, but hey, let's keep it up-to-date 8]

It got hungry. . . .

 

[BBerry4430]

Here's my 2010 Forester 2.5X 5MT. I've added wider rims with General Grabber ATs, PIAA fog lights, push bar, various trim bits such as the side trim and window visors, roof rack with basket and Thule bike rack, upgraded the audio inside, and STi front and rear sway bars. I think that's it. More eventually will come (exhaust, maybe a few more things).

 

[MCObray]

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That is one sharp Forester. Well done!

 

[Laxaholic]

That is sick! How does it do on fuel?

Here's my 2010 Forester 2.5X 5MT. I've added wider rims with General Grabber ATs, PIAA fog lights, push bar, various trim bits such as the side trim and window visors, roof rack with basket and Thule bike rack, upgraded the audio inside, and STi front and rear sway bars. I think that's it. More eventually will come (exhaust, maybe a few more things).
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[BBerry4430]

That is sick! How does it do on fuel?

I definitely took a hit with the ATs. Before them I would do 26-27 highway. The best I got on my last trip was 24. I'm still averaging 22 with mixed driving.

 

[Laxaholic]

This is definitely one of my favorite subaru's on this site. How do you like the manual and 2.5 in the forester? I have the same set up, but in an impreza. I really like the Forester XT's, but as I understand it we can't get them with the manual tranny in the newer body style. Pretty good power/quickness?

Here's my 2010 Forester 2.5X 5MT. I've added wider rims with General Grabber ATs, PIAA fog lights, push bar, various trim bits such as the side trim and window visors, roof rack with basket and Thule bike rack, upgraded the audio inside, and STi front and rear sway bars. I think that's it. More eventually will come (exhaust, maybe a few more things).
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[Funrover]

Love this thread, so many wonderful Roo's thanks for letting me look!

 

[BBerry4430]

I really enjoy the manual. Definitely makes the Forester more enjoyable. I would rather have the 2.5 with the 5-speed than the XT and an auto. I will admit, though, that if I off-roaded this more often (I have an old Wrangler for true wheeling) I would go with the auto. Without low-range you really have to ride the clutch and drive too fast to keep from stalling off-road.

 

[MCObray]

Got a healthy dosing of snow in Eugene today.

I. Love. It. by Bucky Images, on Flickr

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