Shansen's FXT

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shansen120

Discussion Starter · Feb 19, 2013 (Edited)

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Thought I would start a mod thread for my fozzy.
It's a 2013 Subaru Forester XT in Satin White Pearl (SWP)

Mods so far:
Tint
TurboXS Exhaust
BC coilovers
Projector retrofit

Plans are:
Fog lights
Paint lower part of grille black (or sports grille)
New wheels later down the road
Anything I can think of later

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(After warranty expires)
Stage 2
Probably will do a vf52 or bigger swap much later

On to the pictures
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At the dealer

Photo shoot with my phone before work.

Road trip to get my exhaust

First snow

Finally put my exhaust on

Sound clips:

Start up and rev
The bug wanted to mess with my video

Idle

The journey has just begun...

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shansen120

Discussion Starter · #2 · Feb 19, 2013

Reserved.

Six

· #3 · Feb 19, 2013

Thats the same model exhaust for the 08-10 sedan WRX right? Sounds good and looks even better. I like it.
Can't wait to see the pics with the coils on, how low are you planning to go?

As for far in the future, the vf52 is a great turbo. Itll probably push all the power you want for a fozz

shansen120

Discussion Starter · #4 · Feb 19, 2013

six said:
Thats the same model exhaust for the 08-10 sedan WRX right? Sounds good and looks even better. I like it.
Can't wait to see the pics with the coils on, how low are you planning to go?

As for far in the future, the vf52 is a great turbo. Itll probably push all the power you want for a fozz

Yup direct bolt on. Thanks!
Ill probably stick with the vf52 since its PnP no modifications needed. And plenty powerful.

I cant wait to put the coils on :lol:
I want to go low enough to eliminate most of the wheel gap and be more of a wagon and get the fozzy back to its roots.

Canadian_LX

· #5 · Feb 19, 2013

It's not my first choice in vehicle, but I certainly don't mind it too much in white.

Six

· #6 · Feb 20, 2013

Canadian_LX said:
It's not my first choice in vehicle, but I certainly don't mind it too much in white.

SWP ftw

Also, hurry up and grab a hair dryer and get the dealer badge off

10sbmsport

· #7 · Feb 20, 2013

I like it. This thread actually encouraged me to look for an older FXT for a daily driver.

shansen120

Discussion Starter · #8 · Feb 20, 2013

10sbmsport said:
I like it. This thread actually encouraged me to look for an older FXT for a daily driver.

I like the older ones but never been a fan of their interior.

Six

· #9 · Feb 20, 2013

Heres something interesting for the crappy stock HU, I keep forgetting to try it on mine
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2317060

shansen120

Discussion Starter · #10 · Feb 20, 2013

What does that even do?

Six

· #11 · Feb 20, 2013

Helps with the terrible factory EQ settings, theres a post in there with charts and stuff if you want to see the technical details of it.
I think it should be the same deal for you since iirc you have the exact same HU

shansen120

Discussion Starter · #12 · Feb 20, 2013

Yea its the same HU
I will try it either on my lunch break or after work.
Hopefully it helps!

Canadian_LX

· #13 · Feb 20, 2013

six said:
Also, hurry up and grab a hair dryer and get the dealer badge off

This. Can't believe you took ownership of a new vehicle with a dealerbadge! I'd have raised hell.

Six

· #14 · Feb 20, 2013

I peeled mine off as soon as I got it home

shansen120

Discussion Starter · #15 · Feb 20, 2013

Well I would take it off but I dont have a hair dryer.
At least it isnt too obnoxious.

Six

· #16 · Feb 20, 2013

Step 1: Find female friend/acquaintance
Step 2: Borrow hair dryer
Step 3: Profit

shansen120

Discussion Starter · #17 · Feb 20, 2013

:lol:

I could always ask my mom or my sister...
Rather not do that. :shocked:

Canadian_LX

· #18 · Feb 22, 2013

Don't you have a wife? Surely she must have a hair dryer lol

shansen120

Discussion Starter · #19 · Feb 27, 2013

I do have a wife and she does not use a hair dryer...

Side note:
A guy I work with was amazed with my cars sound.
He said there was no way that it is a 4cyl :lol:
Better believe it buddy :bigsmile: Boxer rumble FTW!

Six

· #20 · Feb 27, 2013

Haha been there, its kinda fun. One of my idiot friends tried to race me off a light when it was bone stock. In his moms old maxima. He said me beating him was only because I had a v8

I'll be honest, were really not friends I just know him from high school lol

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