2015 Forester 2.0

[Lao_Ah_Di]

I think basically more on the performance.

But yeah has anyone changed their brakes or lowered their FXT here?

 

 

Thanks to my friend who gave me a list of possible mods but I will be checking with MI which would not void warranty.

 

Improve braking

 

Economical but minor improvements

1. Stainless steel braided hose

2. Better brake pads

3. Slotted disc

 

Major improvements

1. Big brake kits

 

 

Handling

 

Minor improvements without affecting comfort

1. Strut bar

2. Undercarriage bars

3. Thicker tyres (higher fc)

 

Major improvements and comfort compromised

1. Suspension

2. Camber kits

 

 

Power

Intake, header, exhuast.

[Picnic]

Can be done, my 07wrx was like yours but my SE add on car alarm connecting to car horn. So lock one horn, unlock two horn. Most HiFi shop can do.

 

Do you require a separate key for that? Because in my previous car I installed a car alarm and I was given another key. Otherwise, the horn will not sound when locking or unlocking.

As for the XT, I'm beginning to wonder if it's a tad overkill for local roads. It's too easy to drive above speed limit without noticing.

 

For me, I don't believe too much power is an overkill :p

 

It's always nice to have power when you need it. Of course, there is the danger of exceeding the speed limit....

[Skymax]

Same key, two button on the key, open door 2horn 2 flashes from indicator lights. 1 each for closing.

[EXO]

The best economical upgrade are the tyres. Getting a grippy performance tyre will lower your braking distance and improve your grip.

 

I will rate the following from the least amount of difference to the highest

1. BBK + Slotted disc

2. Better brake pads

3. Better tyres

 

I have not tried SSBH so I can't comment on that

 

I think basically more on the performance.
But yeah has anyone changed their brakes or lowered their FXT here?


Thanks to my friend who gave me a list of possible mods but I will be checking with MI which would not void warranty.

Improve braking

Economical but minor improvements
1. Stainless steel braided hose
2. Better brake pads
3. Slotted disc

Major improvements
1. Big brake kits


Handling

Minor improvements without affecting comfort
1. Strut bar
2. Undercarriage bars
3. Thicker tyres (higher fc)

Major improvements and comfort compromised
1. Suspension
2. Camber kits


Power
Intake, header, exhuast.

 

[foreput]

Have any one check with SE, will MI void the car warranty if owner install a new 3rd parties car camera recorder?

I think basically more on the performance.

But yeah has anyone changed their brakes or lowered their FXT here?

 

 

Thanks to my friend who gave me a list of possible mods but I will be checking with MI which would not void warranty.

 

Improve braking

 

Economical but minor improvements

1. Stainless steel braided hose

2. Better brake pads

3. Slotted disc

 

Major improvements

1. Big brake kits

 

 

Handling

Mm

Minor improvements without affecting comfort

1. Strut bar

2. Undercarriage bars

3. Thicker tyres (higher fc)

 

Major improvements and comfort compromised

1. Suspension

2. Camber kits

 

 

Power

Intake, header, exhuast.

Which brand, size and price that I can replace my current new stock Bridgestone tyre to have better FC and less bouncy ?

[kingfisher1688]

Have any one check with SE, will MI void the car warranty if owner install a new 3rd parties car camera recorder?

 

The warranty booklet says that any unauthorised installation of accessories that requires wiring of the car electronics will automatically void warranty.

 

So it is pretty much self explanatory.

[Tohto]

 

The warranty booklet says that any unauthorised installation of accessories that requires wiring of the car electronics will automatically void warranty.

 

So it is pretty much self explanatory.

But I think if just plug into the 12V point should be OK right?

[kingfisher1688]

But I think if just plug into the 12V point should be OK right?

Yes it will be ok as there is no mod done.

Edited August 29, 2015 by kingfisher1688

[Shoelevy]

Have any one check with SE, will MI void the car warranty if owner install a new 3rd parties car camera recorder?

 

Which brand, size and price that I can replace my current new stock Bridgestone tyre to have better FC and less bouncy ?

 

Not a forester but XV owner.

 

pondering the same question until i met another XV owner who did 3rd party camcorder installation

 

he said MI saw the camcorder and nv questioned or threatened him over the installation

 

my assumption is so long as the camcorder is wired to a spare 12V port under steering wheel, and avoid complicated wiring to battery or ECU, then it should not be a big problem.

 

MI has only 1 version, blackvue DR650 and is priced much higher than shops outside

 

COMEX is coming...feel like going to see see. drivers are talking about thinkware, iroad and blackvue.

[Albacore]

Maybe he meant the premium 2.0 non turbo. From what premium owners gathered, the power is just right, not powerful but not underpowered too.

 

As for the XT, I'm beginning to wonder if it's a tad overkill for local roads. It's too easy to drive above speed limit without noticing.

 

I test drove the car, the pickup is abit slow even the RPM is high. I guess it is due to the CVT.

[Pioneer]

Interesting.... You are the first one to say that the pickup is slow. You tested the premium or XT?

 

Are you using the Sports Sharp Mode or "I" mode?

 

 

 

I test drove the car, the pickup is abit slow even the RPM is high. I guess it is due to the CVT.

 

[Quantum]

 

I test drove the car, the pickup is abit slow even the RPM is high. I guess it is due to the CVT.

I think you felt the pickup slow is due to turbo lag instead of CVT, normally 2.0L and above Turbo engine, turbo lag more obviously,

Before I booked XT, also tested drive XC60, LR Freelander 2, X3 etc , same the turbo lag, even if they equipped 6AT even 8AT gear box, to overcome the turbo lag, have to use supercharged + turbocharged like the latest XC90, but price wise don't think it has big market

[Pocus]

I think you felt the pickup slow is due to turbo lag instead of CVT, normally 2.0L and above Turbo engine, turbo lag more obviously,

Before I booked XT, also tested drive XC60, LR Freelander 2, X3 etc , same the turbo lag, even if they equipped 6AT even 8AT gear box, to overcome the turbo lag, have to use supercharged + turbocharged like the latest XC90, but price wise don't think it has big market

 

The XT may have a "flat spot" from 2500rpm to 3000rpm due to the lag but it's surely not considered to the extend of being "underpower".

[Wahlaoeh]

collected my 2.0i today. saw another bro collecting his forester while waiting for my SE.

 

one question to ask, since the road disc is not given by SE but road tax is already paid, is the road tax disc sending to my home directly? or need to call LTA?

[Pioneer]

I was told by SE that it will be mail to our home.

collected my 2.0i today. saw another bro collecting his forester while waiting for my SE.

 

one question to ask, since the road disc is not given by SE but road tax is already paid, is the road tax disc sending to my home directly? or need to call LTA?

 

[Wahlaoeh]

I was told by SE that it will be mail to our home.

 

thanks for the info!

[foreput]

thanks for the info!

If you have plan to travel to Malaysia, the legal car owner can obtain the disk from LTA office. I receive mine 4 days after registration.

[Lala81]

thanks for the info!

 

Will come in about 5-7 days time.

Enjoy your ride.