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  1. Forester Shopping
    Hi all. I have a 2011, and I LOVE the panoramic sunroof! The only problem is, it's an automatic. I REALLY miss driving a manual. And if I'm looking into manuals, I might as well get a turbo, right? What year Forester would you recommend that has the panoramic sunroof and comes manual, with a...
  2. Transmission and Driveline
    Hey all! I’ve just tried to install an aftermarket shift knob, and upon installing it i went to move through the gears (car off) and realised that i couldn’t pull up the collar that allows the car to shift into reverse, even with a bit of force. I’ve tried putting the original knob back on, but...
  3. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    2018 Subaru Forester, 6MT - 109K miles, just purchased from corner lot/used car dealer 3 weeks ago. If it matters, I have always ONLY driven manuals my entire life, my other car is the mighty IS300(Lexus), 2002, bone stock, 120K miles now. If i'm in 3'rd gear or higher and RPM's dip to...
  4. Forester Shopping
    Hi, I am looking for advice on a new car. My current situation: I have 2002 Outback with the 5MT. I really like it but it is getting high in mileage and needing much more work. I am looking to replace it with another Subaru with a Manual Transmission because I enjoy it. My partner has 2014...
  5. Sourcing Parts & Accessories
    Hey guys! I’ve developed a leak at my passenger side axle seal. I’ve tried looking everywhere for the correct ones but I get multiple different part numbers. What are the correct axle seals for a 2003 manual transmission?? Thanks!
  6. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    So my 2010 manual 2.5L has a new problem after sitting for about a month. When I take the car out of gear (usually coming in for a stop) the rpm will dip below its usual level (which should be about 600) and sometimes stall. Most times it will dip to around 100-200rpm and idle rough before...
  7. Motor Conversions
    To anyone who has done a full sti swap please chime in. I have a 2004 forester xt manual and a 2006 sti that will be my donor car. Would it be easier to swap the entire sti harness over or keep the fxt one and modify it. I understand no matter which harness i chose I’ll be missing pins. If I...
  8. Parts For Sale or Trade
    Hi all, I sold my '22 Wilderness. But when Carmax took it, the owners manual was not in the car neither was the original drivers floor mat, because there was the weather proof ones in place. Is anyone missing the grip of documentation including owners manual ? How bout a floor mat? Just asking...
  9. Transmission and Driveline
    So I was driving normally down 35mph roads, not stressing the car or driving it hard at all, when I came to a stoplight. When it turned green & I shifted from first to second I noticed it suddenly felt different - it feels like 2nd is 'lower' than it usually is as in it needs sort of pushed down...
  10. Motor Conversions
    I have now a 201 but due to the lost horses over the years I’m looking for an power increase, and have found a 251 locally for a good price. Has anyone done a swap from a ej201 to an ej251? Is it hard or easy or not worth doing? Foz is used for all things, driving, hauling, light to mid...
  11. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    I got an obd reader and it threw me a po13e code not sure what to do so I dont waste too much money trying to asses/fix. I was driving on a little road trip and about 3 hrs in the cruise control stopped working, no flashes just wouldnt set just, kept disengaging like I was tapping the brake or...
  12. General Troubleshooting and Technical Help
    i got some ongoing issues with my 03 na ej25 manual foz. got an idle of 600ish, but when pulling up to lights it will drop down to even 200 sometimes. Usually when hot. When lights and loads are on and turning the car will stall due to the low revs. Cleaned IACV- responds to turning off engine...
  13. EE20 - 2.0L Diesel
    I am looking to improve the performance and sound of my diesel forester but not sure where to start. Have heard that exhaust upgrades don’t exactly do too much for these which is kinda sad but any recommendations on what I could do would be awesome. Any way that I can make a turbo diesel get...
  14. Engine Management, Tuning and Datalogging
    I just finished my remote tuning experience with Mike @rallisport Automotive and I am beyond impressed. The ecu in the SJ Forester may have been "optimized" for a CVT transmission but is frustratingly bad when paired with a manual transmission. I was not expecting significant power gains but...
  15. Transmission and Driveline
    Howdy there! Firstly I want to say I've been searching multiple channels to find info but no dice! I recently bought a 2010 Forester X with the five-speed manual. Overall the car has been very well maintained and is in quite good condition considering what I paid for it. However, it does have...
  16. Motor Conversions
    Hello, I have just recently purchased a 2007 Subaru Forester with a N/A ej 253 and was wondering what kind of modifications could be done to the engine or the car. I have been reading around and heard of a raptor supercharger, but I cannot find a place to purchase one. I am really just wondering...
  17. EJ25 - 2.5L Non-Turbo (1998-2010)
    I have a 2009 2.5x subaru forester manual and I want to get a low mile used engine for it. I wanted to know what other years I could put into it without any modifications. The used 2009 engines from JDM are expensive relatine to 2010s.Thanks!
  18. EJ25 - 2.5L Non-Turbo (1998-2010)
    I bought a 2005 Forester xs manual with a rebuilt motor and after owning it for a couple weeks suddenly starting burning oil and through a code for running rich. Might need a new motor if it wasn't done correctly . Just wondering what motors to look for that would work with the ecu and harness
  19. Transmission and Driveline
    So eventually down the line I'm looking to swap my CVT to a manual. While this is a way away I do like everything about my 2017 premium the price difference between an out of warranty CVT and a manual to be a big factor in my thought process. My question is: How difficult would it be? Being that...
  20. Transmission and Driveline
    Hello guys! This is Benjamin, as you can see i am one of you guys! A Subaru Owner! I drive a Subaru Forester SH5 (2008) Manual and i love it every way! Few days ago, due to worn out clutch disc and broken clutch plate i had to replace them with the help of my dad. Everything seemed fine but...
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