2015 Forester 2.0

[Marana]

  On 7/12/2016 at 8:03 AM, JohnSHL said:

hi there! u driving a SJ FXT in Brunei?

 

the 5w50 is more suited for the older EJ20/25 engines. The newer FA20 has a different engine oil requirement.

 

Yes bro.

 

Yeah just knew about it. First time owner of a Subaru. Need to learn more about Subaru car maintenance. Can't really trust the dealer here.

[Shibadog]

  On 7/12/2016 at 8:11 AM, Marana said:

Yes bro.

 

Yeah just knew about it. First time owner of a Subaru. Need to learn more about Subaru car maintenance. Can't really trust the dealer here.

 

 

is the dealer an authorized Subaru dealer?

 

my friend in Kota Kinabalu. Sabah, has problems finding a good workshop to service his 2007 Subaru legacy. And his engine oil issue is the opposite of yours - he needs a 50 weight oil but the local shops there don't seem to carry it. They are selling 30 or 40. He was also thinking of driving to Bandar Seri Begawan to change tires   apparently more choice and cheaper too.

 

other good resources you can check out, if you haven't done so already:

facebook - Subaru forester xt

                - Subaru forester.org

 

website - Subaru forester.org

 

there's a good number of SJ owners on those sites (apart from here)

[Marana]

  On 7/12/2016 at 8:24 AM, JohnSHL said:

is the dealer an authorized Subaru dealer?

 

my friend in Kota Kinabalu. Sabah, has problems finding a good workshop to service his 2007 Subaru legacy. And his engine oil issue is the opposite of yours - he needs a 50 weight oil but the local shops there don't seem to carry it. They are selling 30 or 40. He was also thinking of driving to Bandar Seri Begawan to change tires   apparently more choice and cheaper too.

 

other good resources you can check out, if you haven't done so already:

facebook - Subaru forester xt

                - Subaru forester.org

 

website - Subaru forester.org

 

there's a good number of SJ owners on those sites (apart from here)

 

Yes we got one and only authorized Subaru dealer here.

 

He can drive his Subaru over here and get it service!. I can recommend him to a few reliable workshop.

 

It's probably a half day trip only from KK to here. I'm getting the 50 weight from my Subaru dealer. I think we do have several engine oil that are 50 weight, just need to ask around.

 

As for tires, I would have thought Malaysia side is cheaper. Yes we do have quite a variety of choices for salon/wagon car. As for off-road tires, I would say Kota Kinabalu have lots of choices!

 

Thanks for the resources.

 

Max out my allow post today. Will reply to you guys tomorrow 

[WML888]

  On 7/12/2016 at 6:37 AM, BenTong said:

Probably car will have stroke or an engine (heart) Attack

Wonder what are the signs before car stroke/heart attack ... ? Chest pain light illuminated first...

[mrhan1982]

  On 7/11/2016 at 2:06 PM, Tohto said:

You can request for 5W30 for the servicing. They are using Shell Helix 5W30 if you request.

To me, seehum oil a lousy EO .

 

I like Castrol 0W30 or 5W30 with syntec..

Ya shell helix is crap... I'm thinking of motul 8100 excess 5 w40. Or maybe use their in house

Motul??

[mrhan1982]

  On 7/12/2016 at 5:13 AM, Redfur said:

Wow... 440 watt with amplifier and 8 speaker setup and yet, the sound from this HK system sounds muffled and the tone clarity is bad.

Wa,some of the Bros here have high standards for sound system. The hk system sounded fantastic to me already. Comparing to the Bose in Mazda CX-5 and Mazda 6, this set of hk has better clarify and bass. Maybe I haven really own a really good pair of sound system. Only using a Samsun soundbar at home and a Creative t4 system, which both sounded like crap after listening to my hk in fxt. Nowadays at home I just put on my Sennheiser pxc450, it's a pretty old noise cancelling big ear cups headphones.

 

I actually kinda enjoy the hk system. Recent fav includes Jay Chou 2016 concert which I play via Bluetooth from my iphone (Apple music). Set vol to 23-25 and everything outside seem practically muted. Really in my ow world kinda feeling. Coincidentally, my good Friend's bmw 320 has a customised sound system costing 3k plus didn't sound as impressive as i expected. Everything sounds muffled at the front passenger side. He say dunno wat the system is tune to driver side only??!

Edited July 12, 2016 by mrhan1982

[mrhan1982]

  On 7/12/2016 at 5:36 AM, WML888 said:

AWD+low CG layout+solid chasis, it should perform well >150km/hr.

 

But, operate long (> 15 minutes) at such higher band of rpm range in high compression ratio boxer engine, I would think the engine likely to generate excessive amounts of heat... any expert can comment ?

Hmm, got once I was on sle, accidentally travelled at close to 140km/h. Think I didn't quite realised it as it was late night and road was clear and I was listening to music and didn't check the speedo. I dun recall the rpm was very high. Think was still less than 3k. I doubt it will rev till 4-5k at 150km/h.

[BenTong]

  On 7/12/2016 at 8:00 AM, Marana said:

Bro, any engine oil recommendation for 5w30 other Mobil 1? Amsoil, Castrol, Shell, liqui moly, voltronic?

Try Motul

[Rachdanom]

  On 7/11/2016 at 1:46 PM, Tohto said:

 

 

FL head light is LED. Not HID.

 

Is it.?. I not expert but  read on sgcarmart under promo tab (extracted below) says HID.  Under spec tab says LED.  I thought it was LED and then thought I was mistaken as it was HID.  I dont know how to tell my looking at the light :-)

 

ALL NEW 2016 SUBARU FORESTER (KEY FEATURES)

- Direct Injection Turbo 2.0 Boxer Engine with 240 bhp (2.0XT).

- DOHC Boxer Engine with 150 bhp (2.0i-L).

- Premium Audio System (Touch Screen).

- Push Start Ignition.

- PIN Code Access.

- Voice Recognition system (Command Speech).

- Keyless Access (Touch Sensor type).

- 8-way Power Adjustable Front Driver and Passenger Seats.

- X-MODE for Easy driving on any road.

- Rear Vision Camera.

- HID Headlamps with Headlamp Washers.

- Dual-zone Auto Air-Con.

- Large Power Glass Sunroof.

- Paddle Shift.

- Subaru Intelligent Drive.

- Sports Grill & Front Sport Bumper (2.0XT).

- Twin Tail Muffler (2.0XT).

- 7 SRS Airbag (including Driver Knee Airbag).

- Harman Kardon Speakers (2.0XT).

- Aluminium Pedal (2.0XT).

- 8-Speed CVT with 3 Driving Modes (2.0XT).

- Power Rear Gate with Memory Function (2.0XT).

- 5 years or 100,000km warranty.

- Fuel consumption: 7.9 - 8.5L /100 km.

- CO2 Emission: 182 - 197g/km.

 

 

Edited July 12, 2016 by Rachdanom

[mrhan1982]

Looking at the brightness intensity, i doubt any LED in the market has this kind of brightness. It should be HID. I can really see the shiny backside of those cars in front of me when stop at traffic lights. I can imagine how the drivers in front of me must have felt. Wa lao,... so bright, better siam..

 

  On 7/12/2016 at 12:07 PM, Rachdanom said:

 

Is it.?. I not expert but  read on sgcarmart under promo tab (extracted below) says HID.  Under spec tab says LED.  I thought it was LED and then thought I was mistaken as it was HID.  I dont know how to tell my looking at the light :-)

 

ALL NEW 2016 SUBARU FORESTER (KEY FEATURES)
- Direct Injection Turbo 2.0 Boxer Engine with 240 bhp (2.0XT).
- DOHC Boxer Engine with 150 bhp (2.0i-L).
- Premium Audio System (Touch Screen).
- Push Start Ignition.
- PIN Code Access.
- Voice Recognition system (Command Speech).
- Keyless Access (Touch Sensor type).
- 8-way Power Adjustable Front Driver and Passenger Seats.
- X-MODE for Easy driving on any road.
- Rear Vision Camera.
- HID Headlamps with Headlamp Washers.
- Dual-zone Auto Air-Con.
- Large Power Glass Sunroof.
- Paddle Shift.
- Subaru Intelligent Drive.
- Sports Grill & Front Sport Bumper (2.0XT).
- Twin Tail Muffler (2.0XT).
- 7 SRS Airbag (including Driver Knee Airbag).
- Harman Kardon Speakers (2.0XT).
- Aluminium Pedal (2.0XT).
- 8-Speed CVT with 3 Driving Modes (2.0XT).
- Power Rear Gate with Memory Function (2.0XT).
- 5 years or 100,000km warranty.
- Fuel consumption: 7.9 - 8.5L /100 km.
- CO2 Emission: 182 - 197g/km.

 

 

[Legacygts]

  On 7/12/2016 at 9:53 AM, mrhan1982 said:

Wa,some of the Bros here have high standards for sound system. The hk system sounded fantastic to me already. Comparing to the Bose in Mazda CX-5 and Mazda 6, this set of hk has better clarify and bass. Maybe I haven really own a really good pair of sound system. Only using a Samsun soundbar at home and a Creative t4 system, which both sounded like crap after listening to my hk in fxt. Nowadays at home I just put on my Sennheiser pxc450, it's a pretty old noise cancelling big ear cups headphones.

 

I actually kinda enjoy the hk system. Recent fav includes Jay Chou 2016 concert which I play via Bluetooth from my iphone (Apple music). Set vol to 23-25 and everything outside seem practically muted. Really in my ow world kinda feeling. Coincidentally, my good Friend's bmw 320 has a customised sound system costing 3k plus didn't sound as impressive as i expected. Everything sounds muffled at the front passenger side. He say dunno wat the system is tune to driver side only??!

Ha bro.. Good one.. Totally agree with you.. Lets be realistic for the price we pay.. :)

[DioPian]

Could the hk system really be better than mazda's bose system?

 

I was seriously considering a 2.5L maz6 before I crave for FXT....

[Puiru]

  On 7/11/2016 at 3:55 PM, Redfur said:

Ultra disappointment with the so called Harman Kardon system. Was expecting bit more clarity in the sound production. In my previous ride, i was using a pioneer midrange 1din HU as the original HU was spoiled after a while. I also changed to some taiwan brand speaker for the front 2 doors that the installer recommend with a top up of around $300 more and it sound so clear and solid even without any bass speaker nor amplifier. My CO and i will just suddenly mute the sound as it causing frustration and headache from time to time...

Did you adjust the equaliser to suit your hearing? The default settings like impact, flat, bass, etc, seriously cannot make it. I customised it to enhance voice clarity, treble and bass. BTW, I am driving a non-turbo. The HK systems cannot be worse than the 160W speakers on the non-turbo right?

[Legacygts]

  On 7/12/2016 at 12:46 PM, DioPian said:

Could the hk system really be better than mazda's bose system?

 

I was seriously considering a 2.5L maz6 before I crave for FXT....

Go test both bro. Sound is very personal and its individual liking. Bring along your favourite CD and test on both cars...then come let us know your preference.

[Iftiee]

SUBARU FORESTER 2.0i  TYRE FOR SALE !!!

 

 

I have one piece of Subaru Forester 2.0 (FNA) OEM Tyre (Yokohama Geolander G91 225 60R17)  for sale. The Tyre running is only 2,000km and it came with my new forester of which I took delivery End May, 2016. 

 

Reason for selling tyre is that my car front left wheel got damaged in a small hit with kerb. I tried to find the same in all Singapore including Motor Image, Yokohama tyres distributors and 50+ shops but all told me that OEM only come with new car and I need to change to the new tyre model (G055).

 

I have changed the front both tyres to newer model  (Yokohama Geolander G055 225 60R17) due to which I have this remaining.  The condition is excellent due to very less mileage i.e. 2000 KM. 

 

Anyone interested please send me personal msg, ASAP. 

Edited July 12, 2016 by Iftiee

[BenTong]

Can I ask a question? Can I go to Bose and buy a Bose and accesories it with a FXT?

 

Haiya..not happy change la..if scare lose warranty.. Consider getting an audison tuner..

Edited July 12, 2016 by BenTong

[Rayoflight]

The headlights should be full LED including main lights.

 

HID/Xenon simi Bi-Xenon now passe liao haha

[mrhan1982]

  On 7/12/2016 at 1:37 PM, BenTong said:

Can I ask a question? Can I go to Bose and buy a Bose and accesories it with a FXT?

 

Haiya..not happy change la..if scare lose warranty.. Consider getting an audison tuner..

Change audio system with amp and woofer set is a big job. I saw my Friend's brand new 320 kenna rip apart and having all the door panels and etc parts all over the workshop floor. Very heart pain experience. Quite painful to watch. Lol. He did a customised sound setup with dunno wat German stuff and get pro to tune. In the end, I commented That his sound system sounded weird. All the vocals sounded ultra sharp and irritating to the ears and some sounds end up muffled. Really unbalanced and weird.

 

Not just the additional wiring alone but he amp and woofer also took up quite some space in the boot. His a pillars also need to drill holes. Very scary...

Edited July 12, 2016 by mrhan1982