2015 Forester 2.0

[Jaris32]

Is the NA's system Harman Kardon like the FXT?

 

I am ok with the FXT's system. An upgrade from my old Civic, which was decent already.

NA sound system is not HK. If you put up the sound proof mats, it should sound even better on your HK system

[Slowcat]

NA sound system is not HK. If you put up the sound proof mats, it should sound even better on your HK system

 

Where can I go for that? My KL fren saysin KL it is RM150 per door, and 2.2K for entire floor

 

Cheers

[edcho37]

The best SE.

Wat is e price u bought from him?

Any freebies?

[Jaris32]

Where can I go for that? My KL fren saysin KL it is RM150 per door, and 2.2K for entire floor

 

Cheers

Depends on the material, thickness and brand. I went to Designer ICE at Bukit Batok Midview building

[Slowcat]

Depends on the material, thickness and brand. I went to Designer ICE at Bukit Batok Midview building

 

What is the gong rate for a door? 

[Icecube187]

has anyone upgraded their ICE? add a sub and new speakers? Believe our HU has not sub pre-out and need to add a pre-amp to filter out the low pass?

[mrhan1982]

Hey Forester owners

 

Do you feel there's quite high level of road noise intrusion from your stock rides? The doors sounded like milo tins when you knock it. Have to install sound proofing mats to make it sound sweeter..

 

Or my ears are too picky? stock tyres are lousy? Only did 600ks on them

The stock xt tires are deuler 400. Kinda for off road use. Not too good for grip and traction on Tarmac. On hw speeds definitely got road noise even for bmw. My fren BMW on 18 inch low profile the tire noise worse than xt.

 

Any bro here manage to source for better tires for xt? Thanks.

For those who just collected their forester and find the ride bumpy, pls do check your tire pressure.

 

My xt all 4 tires different pressure when I check this morning. Range from 235 to 265! Lol. Anyway, I adjusted to all 240. Ride so much better.

[Grisson]

If u wanna add a sub (eg. active sub with in-build amp), installer will tap signals from the front door's speaker...for a start, by soundproofing your front doors (2 layers), your stock speakers will sound better...& lower the muffling or vibrations if u turn up the volume...

 

has anyone upgraded their ICE? add a sub and new speakers? Believe our HU has not sub pre-out and need to add a pre-amp to filter out the low pass?

 

Local market for soundproofing material is using the brand STP...there're both silver STP & gold STP (different in thickness)...usually a silver STP is adequate if u just need it to provide sound deadening of the door, & market rate is $50 a piece...think about close to 4pcs is required if just for one layer on the front doors; 7pcs for 2 layers.

 

What is the gong rate for a door? 

 

Edited June 1, 2016 by Grisson

[Jaris32]

What is the gong rate for a door?

Comes in 2 variants. $50 per PC and $80 per PC. 3 pcs used for 2 front doors

The stock xt tires are deuler 400. Kinda for off road use. Not too good for grip and traction on Tarmac. On hw speeds definitely got road noise even for bmw. My fren BMW on 18 inch low profile the tire noise worse than xt.

 

Any bro here manage to source for better tires for xt? Thanks.

For those who just collected their forester and find the ride bumpy, pls do check your tire pressure.

 

My xt all 4 tires different pressure when I check this morning. Range from 235 to 265! Lol. Anyway, I adjusted to all 240. Ride so much better.

My FNA comes with 260 at all tyres. Adjusted on day 1 of collection

[Slowcat]

If u wanna add a sub (eg. active sub with in-build amp), installer will tap signals from the front door's speaker...for a start, by soundproofing your front doors (2 layers), your stock speakers will sound better...& lower the muffling or vibrations if u turn up the volume...

 

 

Local market for soundproofing material is using the brand STP...there're both silver STP & gold STP (different in thickness)...usually a silver STP is adequate if u just need it to provide sound deadening of the door, & market rate is $50 a piece...think about close to 4pcs is required if just for one layer on the front doors; 7pcs for 2 layers.

 

I am curious about Autofoam that is in KL.  I may drive up and do if the savings is a lot. Plus take a holiday.

[leadlim73]

Just ordered my ride.. can't wait to collect it !!

[Icarus]

Just ordered my ride.. can't wait to collect it !!

 

That photo is last year's model right? 

[leadlim73]

That photo is last year's model right? 

haha.. don't care.. it just look nice.. 

[Cboonh]

haha.. don't care.. it just look nice.. 

 

hahhaa~ love the design of the pre face-lift rims.

 

Congrats btw!

[Civicguy]

Just ordered my ride.. can't wait to collect it !!

Heard price went up $1K today ?

[Julian99]

Should I swap out MI's solar film or not?? I've have scoured thru' this thread. nothing conclusive. can new owners please let me know if the MI solar film is decent?

[Grisson]

For me, MI's tint cmi...I changed it away to another brand of tinting...now in the afternoon hot sun, my aircon temp's setting is 24deg...last time with the stock's tint was 22deg to keep myself cool lol...

 

Should I swap out MI's solar film or not?? I've have scoured thru' this thread. nothing conclusive. can new owners please let me know if the MI solar film is decent?

 

[mrhan1982]

Should I swap out MI's solar film or not?? I've have scoured thru' this thread. nothing conclusive. can new owners please let me know if the MI solar film is decent?

heard a lot of bad reviews on the MI solar film. So i parked my car under hot sun for 3 hours plus at thomson medical centre the other day. After i came back to fetch car, i was expecting a huge gush of hot air when i open the door. But, no leh, the air temp inside was not very much hotter than outside. The seats didn't feel hot too. The perforated leather seats help to keep things cool too i guess. so far the solar film seems to work well, no bubbles or anything. I don't think there's a need for me to change it.

For me, MI's tint cmi...I changed it away to another brand of tinting...now in the afternoon hot sun, my aircon temp's setting is 24deg...last time with the stock's tint was 22deg to keep myself cool lol...

 

Hmm strange. The one given to me was Autotint brand. think its some local in house brand. Anyway, I normally set to 24-25 degrees and find its quite cold already. Btw, i'm a big size guy who sweats real easily. haa.