I originally purchased the Forester in December of 2005. It had about 20k miles on it and was unmodified. I proceeded to get it to that sweet spot, that perfect vehicle. And then I sold it. Like a dope. That was September of 2007 and I purchased the
LGT Spec B. Eventually that led to the
NSX.
I have greatly regretted that but it went to a great guy (Chuck) who took wonderful care of it. Every so often I’d ask if he was ready to sell it and he’d say no, but when he was ready that I’d get first crack at it. In Sept. of 2010 I struck up a conversation with Chuck about buying it and we worked out a deal to get it back to me. But that failed to materialize due to finances.
Here is a list of the modifications that were made to the FXT (that are still on the car):
ENGINE (click to expand)
| Green Air FilterRemoved SnorkusKartboy Battery Tie DownSTi Version 8 (USDM) Intake ManifoldTGV DeletesFP16G EVO Turbo, ceramic coatedForced Air Tech UppipeSTi Intercooler & SplitterGFB Blow Off ValveTMS Intercooler Hose KitSamco Turbo Inlet HoseE-Autosports MAF TubeEZR Stainless DownpipeWalbro 255 Fuel PumpForced Air FXT MidpipeProdrive FXT AxlebackCrucial Racing 160* ThermostatCrucial Racing 1.4 bar Radiator CapKoyo Impreza GC8 RadiatorGTSpec Radiator ShroudProdrive Oil Cap |
SUSPENSION (click to expand)
| SuperPro Steering Rack BushingsCobb Front Sway BarCobb Rear Sway BarCobb Heavy Duty Mounts (Rear)MY04 WRX Wagon Struts/Top HatsSTi MY04 Wagon Pink SpringsSTi Trailing ArmsKartboy STi / Wagon Rear End LinksWhiteline Quick Release WRX Wagon Rear Strut Bar |
POWERTRAIN (click to expand)
| Kartboy STi Short Shifter LeverKartboy STi Shifter Knob (silver)Kartboy STi Shifter BushingsKarboy Rear Shifter BushingKartboy Transmission Crossover BushingSTi Transmission MountSTi Version 8 6spd TrannyLegacy GT 3.90 Rear DiffAP Racing Group N ClutchSTi Lightened FlywheelSTi Master / Slave Clutch CylinderSTi ClutchlineMY04 WRX Steering Rack |
EXTERIOR (click to expand)
| AaronB Front GrillJDM Forester BadgeSTi ScoopComplete DebadgeCarbon Fiber STi License Plate Holder |
BRAKES (click to expand)
| Rotora Front Big Brake KitRotora Rear Big Brake KitMotul RBF600 Brake Fluid |
INTERIOR (click to expand)
| WRX Pedal ConversionDead PedalJDM Forester STi Hazard SwitchSTi Black floor matsMY04 WRX Black/Black Front SeatsJDM Forester STi rear seats w/ arm restMY05 STi Steering WheelMY05 Forester Gauge Surround |
AUDIO, SECURITY, LIGHTING & ELECTRONICS (click to expand)
| Valentine V1 Radar DetectorOmori 52mm Electronic Boost GaugeMB Forester Boost Gauge (52mm)Alpine IVA-W200Aluminum Tub Driver 6.5 SpeakersA/d/s TweetersPPI Art Series 4 Channel AmpAB Customs Sub box with Element Designs 11k2v.1 SubPIAA Super White H4 HeadlightsPIAA Super White H3 FoglightsBlitz Dual SBC Electronic Boost Controller |
TIRES & WHEELS (click to expand)
| Rota Group A 17×7.5Sumitomo HTR Z III 225/45-17Muteki Forged Lug Nuts (open end) |
And now the pics: