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Welcome to my 2009 FXT Journal.

Table of Contents

Baby Announcement: http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f76/its-boy-64467/

Fuel economy thread: http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f107/subieoutlaws-09-fxt-fuel-economy-thread-109736/#post1193807

My Winter tires: http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f72/hankook-w409-ipile-studded-61935/
My Discount Tires Direct purchasing experience: http://www.subaruforester.org/vbull...my-first-purchase-discount-tire-direct-62071/
Switch to synthetic: Castrol Syntec 5W30: Synthetic oil post
Magnetic Drain Plugs (auto tran and oil): http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f113/before-after-oil-auto-drain-plugs-77476/#post858928

DIY list

DIY mud flaps: http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f139/diy-mud-flaps-2009-2010-forester-69813/
DIY skidplate: http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f139/build-your-own-skidplate-09-foresters-57974/
DIY Supertone install: http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f85/diy-supertones-2009-10-forester-62926/#post697358
DIY 2009/10 Bumper removal: http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f80/how-remove-bumper-2009-lots-pics-61344/
DIY 2009/10 Grille painted insert: http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f80/diy-painted-2009-10-grille-67085/
DIY light bracket for Yakima basket: http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f85/diy-light-bracket-yakima-basket-71243/
DIY painted skid plate: http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f139/2009-fxt-painted-skid-plate-72323/#post800664
DIY 2009/10 light bar: http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f139/diy-2009-10-light-bar-73812/



Trip Reports

http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f102/ghost-river-oct-18-2009-a-62211/
Ghost River Area Oct 25th 2009 http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f102/subieoutlaw-bettsyboy-go-off-roading-62607/
2009 Kananaskis Rally http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f84/nov-8th-2009-kananaskis-rally-62179/
Burning of pregnant jeans http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f102/burning-prego-jeans-66344/#post734121
Waiporous Creek, Alberta: http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f102/waiporous-creek-alberta-pic-vid-heavy-72987/
Hunter Valley, Alberta: http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f102/hunter-valley-road-april-25th-2010-pic-vid-heavy-73448/

2009 Part number Library

Dash parts (mirror control, VDC etc) http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f77/2009-forester-dash-part-numbers-63808/
Center caps: http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f72/center-cap-size-2009-17-wheels-62653/#post694323
Blanks for dash: post #73: http://www.subaruforester.org/vbull...ester-xt-journal-42139/index5.html#post749502
Wiper blades: http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f80/2009-part-numbers-wipers-68552/
 
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Rallylights.com urethane

Ok boys.

Finally, got the package. 8 sheets of 18" by 24" 1/8" urethane. This will allow at least 2 flaps per sheet.

I have just completed the fronts. No pics yet of them on. Waiting for trail pic. However, here are 2 production pics.

Damn, I love making @#$% myself.:rock:
 

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FXT goes tree hunting

The annual tree hunt included my new FXT. I wrapped the tree to hopefully ensure that some needles remained on the tree when we got it home.

Perfect day to chop down our Christmas tree.

Oh, it was my daughters first Christmas tree hunt too.:icon_redface:

Pretty easy driving on hard packed snow and ice. However, I do tend to drive quite carefully when roads aren't perfect.

Ho Ho Ho
:rock:
 

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#15 ·
Load warrior

The new year brings me a load warrior.

I sold my Sky box 16 and purchased a Load Warrior and locking bracket. The deal did not cost me a dollar or 83 cents American. :biggrin:

I'll post a pic on Thursday when it should be delivered.

Why a basket and not a box? One word. FLEXIBILITY

The cargo box just didn't hold enough of my crap. For example, Chariot (ie jogging stroller).

Like my forum god, Smash81, I intend to haul fire wood and a lot of other outdoor stuff. Like my mother-in-law.:biggrin:
 
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