Why do people lower their Foresters? This defeats the purpose

subarulover1973 · 07-03-2011, 05:50 PM

I don't like when I see foresters 1 inch from the ground, these cars are known for their clearance! I guess if you want a street only car it's ok though. I think it defeats the purpose of an "off-road" vehicle though, I'd never do it to mine.

scubadoober · 07-03-2011, 05:52 PM

That's awesome, congratulations on your opinion.

low n slow · 07-03-2011, 06:00 PM

its a personal style really. every truck ive owned has been lowered. i think love the stance of a lowered mini truck or now in my new case a forester. its all just preference.

why do people do up vans? pointless to some but others love to do it.

good dog · 07-03-2011, 06:07 PM

http://www.brandautopsy.com/images/o...d2f970c-pi.jpg
It serves its purpose to many on the forum in many different incarnations, and while marketing possibly gives you the impression that it is an off-road vehicle, I've always thought my non modded, non lowered nor raised Forester is only a CUV with great ground clearance.

jgrote · 07-03-2011, 06:10 PM

Modification of any vehicle is to personalize it. If you want a sleeper wagon that can run to walmart, take the kids to school, and run an autocross on the weekends, then a lowered Forester is a great choice. I see that you obviously have a strong opinion on this, but it is just your opinion. As a seasoned gearhead that has played with lots of different kinds of cars, I can appreciate good work done to modify a car, even if it's not my personal style.

And, be careful what you say here; you may hurt some feelings expressing your opinion in such a strong way.

Snoshado · 07-03-2011, 06:31 PM

My Forester is lowered and it's awesome so go away meanie!

SierraHotel · 07-03-2011, 06:50 PM

I suspect the majority of Forester owners rarely, if ever, go off road. Lowering does lower the center of gravity, so theoretically should improve handling. It also makes it easier for the pup to hop in the car. :)

Domindart · 07-03-2011, 06:56 PM

this is my opinion too, but its only cause Im excited about my forester being up high and all

Domindart · 07-03-2011, 06:56 PM

I had a vette and hate lower cars rightnow ;p

pleiad7 · 07-03-2011, 06:58 PM

The beauty of the Forester is that you can make it whatever you want it to be. Raise it to go offroad, or lower it to run the twisties alongside the STI's. What's the problem again?

Domindart · 07-03-2011, 07:01 PM

lol i agree

jcd · 07-03-2011, 07:02 PM

Ouch! Good thing your screen name mentions Subaru and Love.

casm · 07-03-2011, 07:04 PM

Oh, dad! We're all DEVO!

markyh · 07-03-2011, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pleiad7

The beauty of the Forester is that you can make it whatever you want it to be. Raise it to go offroad, or lower it to run the twisties alongside the STI's. What's the problem again?

Very well put!

18psi · 07-03-2011, 07:28 PM

Something that is designed on an Impreza chassis is not exactly an "off road" vehicle.
Some people want an impreza with a bunch more interior space.

07-03-2011, 05:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
subarulover1973 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 228 Location: portland, maine Car Year: 2003 Car Model: forester 2.5x Gallery: 5 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Why do people lower their Foresters? This defeats the purpose I don't like when I see foresters 1 inch from the ground, these cars are known for their clearance! I guess if you want a street only car it's ok though. I think it defeats the purpose of an "off-road" vehicle though, I'd never do it to mine.

07-03-2011, 05:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
scubadoober Forum Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 2,543 Location: Johnson City, TN Car Year: 2004 Car Model: fxt A/T Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	That's awesome, congratulations on your opinion. __________________ 2004 FXT A/T (vf43 08 STI TMIC)

07-03-2011, 06:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
good dog Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,367 Location: Dundas, Ontario, Canada Car Year: 2008 Car Model: XS Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	http://www.brandautopsy.com/images/o...d2f970c-pi.jpg It serves its purpose to many on the forum in many different incarnations, and while marketing possibly gives you the impression that it is an off-road vehicle, I've always thought my non modded, non lowered nor raised Forester is only a CUV with great ground clearance. __________________ 2008 2.5XS 4EAT

07-03-2011, 06:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
jgrote Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4,341 Location: Denver, CO Car Year: 2004 Car Model: Forester Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Modification of any vehicle is to personalize it. If you want a sleeper wagon that can run to walmart, take the kids to school, and run an autocross on the weekends, then a lowered Forester is a great choice. I see that you obviously have a strong opinion on this, but it is just your opinion. As a seasoned gearhead that has played with lots of different kinds of cars, I can appreciate good work done to modify a car, even if it's not my personal style. And, be careful what you say here; you may hurt some feelings expressing your opinion in such a strong way. __________________ 04 X a/t 00 L a/t w/ 200K!

07-03-2011, 06:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Snoshado Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2,419 Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA Car Year: 0408 Car Model: Forester XT Sports Transmission: 5MT Gallery: 8 Feedback Score: 3 reviews	My Forester is lowered and it's awesome so go away meanie! __________________ '04 FXT @ 24psi!!

07-03-2011, 06:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
low n slow Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 122 Location: ontario Car Year: 98 Car Model: forester Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	its a personal style really. every truck ive owned has been lowered. i think love the stance of a lowered mini truck or now in my new case a forester. its all just preference. why do people do up vans? pointless to some but others love to do it.

07-03-2011, 06:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
SierraHotel Forum Member Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 486 Location: Decatur, GA Car Year: 2010 Car Model: Forester 2.5x Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I suspect the majority of Forester owners rarely, if ever, go off road. Lowering does lower the center of gravity, so theoretically should improve handling. It also makes it easier for the pup to hop in the car. :) __________________ 2010 Forester Premium Paprika Red Pearl

07-03-2011, 06:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
Domindart Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,287 Location: atl ga Car Year: 2004 Car Model: forester xt Transmission: 4eat Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	this is my opinion too, but its only cause Im excited about my forester being up high and all __________________ 04 XT in silver (gone, sold but not forgotten)

07-03-2011, 06:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
Domindart Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,287 Location: atl ga Car Year: 2004 Car Model: forester xt Transmission: 4eat Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I had a vette and hate lower cars rightnow ;p __________________ 04 XT in silver (gone, sold but not forgotten)

07-03-2011, 06:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
pleiad7 The Seventh Sister Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 24,337 Location: Sonoma County, CA Car Year: 2004 Car Model: Forester XT Premium Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 66 Feedback Score: 46 reviews	The beauty of the Forester is that you can make it whatever you want it to be. Raise it to go offroad, or lower it to run the twisties alongside the STI's. What's the problem again? __________________ -Silke 04 FXT PP PSM ~ "Subed" 98 Forester S ~ "Slynki"

07-03-2011, 07:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
Domindart Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,287 Location: atl ga Car Year: 2004 Car Model: forester xt Transmission: 4eat Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 1 reviews	lol i agree __________________ 04 XT in silver (gone, sold but not forgotten)

07-03-2011, 07:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
jcd Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 321 Location: Santa Fe, NM Car Year: 2011 Car Model: Forester 2.5XP/AWP Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ouch! Good thing your screen name mentions Subaru and Love. __________________ James

07-03-2011, 07:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
casm Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 418 Location: Virginia Car Year: 1999 Car Model: Forester S Transmission: 4EAT Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oh, dad! We're all DEVO! __________________ '99 S. 4EAT, leather, lifted.

07-03-2011, 07:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
18psi Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 451 Location: in the shop Car Year: 08 Car Model: fxt Gallery: 0 Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Something that is designed on an Impreza chassis is not exactly an "off road" vehicle. Some people want an impreza with a bunch more interior space. __________________ 08 FXT Sport - 388/373 00 Miata turbo - 307/287

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