Wessneroo's 2008 X - "Roo"

Wessneroo · 05-13-2010, 05:46 PM

2008 Dark Gray Metallic Subaru Forester X Premium PZEV
Bought: March, 2010 ~ 36,000 miles
Sold: August, 2012 ~ 60,000 miles

Current Mileage: 60,000 miles (Updated 6/30/12)

Roo, the Scoopless Wonder

MOD LIST
Suspension/Handling:
Forester-Specific Swift Sport Springs
Kartboy Rear Subframe Locking Bolts
Whiteline 22mm Adjustable Rear Sway Bar
Whiteline KBR16 Lateral Link Support Bracket
Trunk Monkey
Daily/Sport Alignment

Appearance/Exterior:
Rear Spoiler and resulting confusion...
New PZEV Badge --> No PZEV Badge
Painted Muffler Rear Surface
Window Tint - 20% rear then 35% front
Plasti-dipped Limited Grille
Rust Spot --> Fixed
JDM Hazard Switch
Subtle Solutions A/C Knob Vinyl Overlays
3M Di-Noc Carbon Fiber Vinyl Center Console
Momo Subaru Automatic Shift Knob/Completed Center Console Project
Rally Armor Urethane Mud Flaps
3rd Brake Light Screw Covers
Fuel Door Release Handle - Finally!
PDR Work
Forester Sports Grille

Utility:
Bumper Cover
Yakima Fork Lift Bike Rack

Performance:
SPT Oil Cap
STi Axleback
Kartboy Battery Tie-Down

Audio:
AVH-P3300BT Headunit

Lighting/Electrical:
DRL Disable
Audi-style LED Eyebrows
Hella Supertones
Lamin-X Yellow Fog Light Film
Independent Fog Light Mod

Roo at home for the first time:

shalootm · 05-13-2010, 05:49 PM

for black sg X!! im with you there with an 07 sports !!!

2.5x_sleeper · 05-13-2010, 05:53 PM

Nice looking Forester & a great start on your Member Journal!

Bobby...

['07 FSXT MODding Journal] ['03 X MODding Journal]

good dog · 05-13-2010, 06:11 PM

Good to see some advance planning to your mods.

There use to be a commercial where the catch phrase was "you can pay me now or pay me later" or don't pay at all Thank You Skid Plate!

That may help you prioritize some of your mods now. Protect your investment.

Wessneroo · 05-13-2010, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2.5x_sleeper

Nice looking Forester & a great start on your Member Journal!

Bobby...

['07 FSXT MODding Journal] ['03 X MODding Journal]

Thanks! You were my inspiration to start the journal.

Quote:

Originally Posted by good dog

Good to see some advance planning to your mods.

There use to be a commercial where the catch phrase was "you can pay me know or pay me later" or don't pay at all Thank You Skid Plate!

That may help you prioritize some of your mods now. Protect your investment.

Thanks for the eye opener. I knew that's something that had to happen eventually. I just nearly tore it off a couple days ago, so with that incident plus your comment, skid plate is batting 1.000.

2.5x_sleeper · 05-13-2010, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wessneroo

Thanks! You were my inspiration to start the journal.

Thanks! Keep in mind that MODding your Forester can be addictive.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wessneroo

Thanks for the eye opener. I knew that's something that had to happen eventually. I just nearly tore it off a couple days ago, so with that incident plus your comment, skid plate is batting 1.000.

Our Foresters never leave the road, so we run our Foresters with no engine under covers. If we were into off roading, we'd have a metal skid plates.

Bobby...

['07 FSXT MODding Journal] ['03 X MODding Journal]

Duderotomy · 05-14-2010, 05:41 AM

great start to the journal!
you've got some crazy mileage on that thing already though...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wessneroo

Current Mileage: 35,0036 (Updated 5/13/10)

Wessneroo · 05-14-2010, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duderotomy

great start to the journal!
you've got some crazy mileage on that thing already though...

Yeah, I drive ALOT!

Duderotomy · 05-14-2010, 06:51 AM

How many miles were on it when you picked it up?

Wessneroo · 05-14-2010, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duderotomy

How many miles were on it when you picked it up?

About 34,600. I should have used sarcasm font up there^^

Duderotomy · 05-14-2010, 09:08 AM

you really don't drive much at all. I've put almost 40,000miles on mine in 2 years.

Wessneroo · 05-14-2010, 09:52 AM

Yeah I usually never need to go too far. My school, girlfriend, and favorite restaraunt are all less than 1.5 miles from home.

Wessneroo · 05-14-2010, 06:12 PM

This afternoon was a busy one with all the work on the Foz. It was time to finally give Roo the wash and wax he deserved, so my first stop was over at Target to pick up some car washing stuff and finish off my car wash product selection.

My products:
1. Meguiars Gold Class Shampoo and Conditioner
2. Meguiars Clay Bar
3. Meguiars Quik Detailer
4. Meguiars Cleaner Wax
5. Meguiars Hot Shine Tire Spray
6. 5 Microfiber Shammy's
7. Microfiber Wash Mit
8. 2 Wax Applicator Pads
9. Red Bucket

I spent about 3 hours in a muggy Georgia afternoon first washing, then claying, then waxing every square inch of the Foz. It was brutally humid and tiring but I couldn't be happier with the end results. A quick onset thunderstorm forced me to zip into the garage, but sometime tomorrow, I'll freshen'er up with some Quik Detailer and hit the tires again, and I'll make some real pictures.

[PICTURE(S) OF DETAIL HERE]

Then I wiped the wax right off my bumper and put the new bumper cover on...

...And replaced my PZEV badge.

illmannered · 05-14-2010, 07:32 PM

Nice foz.

2.5x_sleeper · 05-14-2010, 07:59 PM

That bumper cover looks good on the dark gray bumper!

I didn't care for it on my WRB bumper, so when I had the bumper skin replaced, I opted to leave it off. I figure if my bumper gets scratched up, then I'd add the bumper cover.

Bobby...

['07 FSXT MODding Journal] ['03 X MODding Journal]

05-13-2010, 05:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Wessneroo Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 4,182 Location: Atlanta, Knoxville, Greenville Car Year: 2006 Car Model: XT Limited Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Wessneroo's 2008 X - "Roo" 2008 Dark Gray Metallic Subaru Forester X Premium PZEV Bought: March, 2010 ~ 36,000 miles Sold: August, 2012 ~ 60,000 miles Current Mileage: 60,000 miles (Updated 6/30/12) Roo, the Scoopless Wonder MOD LIST Suspension/Handling: Forester-Specific Swift Sport Springs Kartboy Rear Subframe Locking Bolts Whiteline 22mm Adjustable Rear Sway Bar Whiteline KBR16 Lateral Link Support Bracket Trunk Monkey Daily/Sport Alignment Appearance/Exterior: Rear Spoiler and resulting confusion... New PZEV Badge --> No PZEV Badge Painted Muffler Rear Surface Window Tint - 20% rear then 35% front Plasti-dipped Limited Grille Rust Spot --> Fixed JDM Hazard Switch Subtle Solutions A/C Knob Vinyl Overlays 3M Di-Noc Carbon Fiber Vinyl Center Console Momo Subaru Automatic Shift Knob/Completed Center Console Project Rally Armor Urethane Mud Flaps 3rd Brake Light Screw Covers Fuel Door Release Handle - Finally! PDR Work Forester Sports Grille Utility: Bumper Cover Yakima Fork Lift Bike Rack Performance: SPT Oil Cap STi Axleback Kartboy Battery Tie-Down Audio: AVH-P3300BT Headunit Lighting/Electrical: DRL Disable Audi-style LED Eyebrows Hella Supertones Lamin-X Yellow Fog Light Film Independent Fog Light Mod Roo at home for the first time: __________________ -Matt '06 FXT Limited 4EAT CGM - "Roo II" Last edited by Wessneroo; 08-18-2012 at 07:42 AM.

05-13-2010, 05:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
shalootm Forum Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 600 Location: 07' Sports X Auto / UPSTNY Car Year: 2007 Car Model: Forester Sports Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	for black sg X!! im with you there with an 07 sports !!! __________________ http://tinyurl.com/shalootm ^ build Journal

05-13-2010, 05:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
2.5x_sleeper has awakened! Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 17,363 Location: Newberg, OR Car Year: 2007 Car Model: Forester Sports XT Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 36 reviews	Nice looking Forester & a great start on your Member Journal! Bobby... ['07 FSXT MODding Journal] ['03 X MODding Journal] __________________ '07 FSXT - COBB Surgeline dyno Protune - Stage 1+ '03 X +AVO turbo kit = XT (son's) '95 Neon Sport

05-13-2010, 06:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
good dog Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,305 Location: Dundas, Ontario, Canada Car Year: 2008 Car Model: XS Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Good to see some advance planning to your mods. There use to be a commercial where the catch phrase was "you can pay me now or pay me later" or don't pay at all Thank You Skid Plate! That may help you prioritize some of your mods now. Protect your investment. __________________ 2008 2.5XS 4EAT Last edited by good dog; 05-14-2010 at 01:57 PM. Reason: spill cheick

05-14-2010, 06:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
Duderotomy ɹoʇɐɹǝpoɯ ɹǝdns Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 16,369 Location: Tim Horton's Car Year: 2007 Car Model: Sports 2.5XT Limited Transmission: 5MT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 16 reviews	How many miles were on it when you picked it up? __________________ 07 XT - VF43'd 02 S 03 Outback H6 98 S - H6/Ver.8 swap 90 Nissan Skyline GTS-t

05-14-2010, 09:08 AM	#11 (permalink)
Duderotomy ɹoʇɐɹǝpoɯ ɹǝdns Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 16,369 Location: Tim Horton's Car Year: 2007 Car Model: Sports 2.5XT Limited Transmission: 5MT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 16 reviews	you really don't drive much at all. I've put almost 40,000miles on mine in 2 years. __________________ 07 XT - VF43'd 02 S 03 Outback H6 98 S - H6/Ver.8 swap 90 Nissan Skyline GTS-t

05-14-2010, 09:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
Wessneroo Forum Member Thread Starter Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 4,182 Location: Atlanta, Knoxville, Greenville Car Year: 2006 Car Model: XT Limited Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Yeah I usually never need to go too far. My school, girlfriend, and favorite restaraunt are all less than 1.5 miles from home. __________________ -Matt '06 FXT Limited 4EAT CGM - "Roo II"

05-14-2010, 06:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
Wessneroo Forum Member Thread Starter Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 4,182 Location: Atlanta, Knoxville, Greenville Car Year: 2006 Car Model: XT Limited Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Exterior Detail, Bumper Cover, and New PZEV Badge This afternoon was a busy one with all the work on the Foz. It was time to finally give Roo the wash and wax he deserved, so my first stop was over at Target to pick up some car washing stuff and finish off my car wash product selection. My products: 1. Meguiars Gold Class Shampoo and Conditioner 2. Meguiars Clay Bar 3. Meguiars Quik Detailer 4. Meguiars Cleaner Wax 5. Meguiars Hot Shine Tire Spray 6. 5 Microfiber Shammy's 7. Microfiber Wash Mit 8. 2 Wax Applicator Pads 9. Red Bucket I spent about 3 hours in a muggy Georgia afternoon first washing, then claying, then waxing every square inch of the Foz. It was brutally humid and tiring but I couldn't be happier with the end results. A quick onset thunderstorm forced me to zip into the garage, but sometime tomorrow, I'll freshen'er up with some Quik Detailer and hit the tires again, and I'll make some real pictures. [PICTURE(S) OF DETAIL HERE] Then I wiped the wax right off my bumper and put the new bumper cover on... ...And replaced my PZEV badge. __________________ -Matt '06 FXT Limited 4EAT CGM - "Roo II" Last edited by Wessneroo; 05-14-2010 at 06:26 PM.

05-14-2010, 07:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
illmannered aka BooCakes Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,954 Location: Northern Cali Car Year: 2008 Car Model: Forester XT Limited Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	Nice foz. __________________ MY08 XT LMTD 5MT Looks like granola, hits like a HAMMER - Forester Owner

05-14-2010, 07:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
2.5x_sleeper has awakened! Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 17,363 Location: Newberg, OR Car Year: 2007 Car Model: Forester Sports XT Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 36 reviews	That bumper cover looks good on the dark gray bumper! I didn't care for it on my WRB bumper, so when I had the bumper skin replaced, I opted to leave it off. I figure if my bumper gets scratched up, then I'd add the bumper cover. Bobby... ['07 FSXT MODding Journal] ['03 X MODding Journal] __________________ '07 FSXT - COBB Surgeline dyno Protune - Stage 1+ '03 X +AVO turbo kit = XT (son's) '95 Neon Sport

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