RSX Type S to a 07 Subaru Forester Sports XT 5sp?? [Archive]

keikdasneek

12-31-2007, 10:24 PM

Any thoughts on this???

Forester is built on a wrx chasis and comes with the same engine as an STI with a smaller turbo and such. So everything STi is an easy swap.

I've been looking at getting an STi but I need more space.

MyCarGoesVroom

12-31-2007, 10:29 PM

Once you go AWD, you never look back. The Forester is a fun to mod and easy to extract generous amounts of power. I'd take that station wagon box on wheels over a RSX any day.

keikdasneek

12-31-2007, 10:34 PM

Yeah, I'm pretty much done with my RSX. I really need more of a family car nowadays, but it still has to be fun to drive.

keikdasneek

12-31-2007, 10:35 PM

Check out the sound of this guy's Forester, and then try to tell me if a Forester isn't badass.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGZxJp5zmlQ

TypeS7

12-31-2007, 11:23 PM

I like forester XT's because people who check them out think they're slow, until they drive it. so in a way i think they are good sleepers. I have yet so see a modded one show up to our dealership.

03ssmrsx

01-01-2008, 12:06 AM

the new sti is a hatch, should give you some more space

TSimage

01-01-2008, 02:12 AM

That Forester doesn't sound that grate, sounds like a small open wastegate.. However I do like them. +1

ivtecracer

01-01-2008, 02:31 AM

sell the rsx im sure the new owner be happy.

ODUB

01-01-2008, 02:43 AM

that white one looks nice... but if you haven't done it already, i wouldn't. the new STi's got more space being a hatch. you should just get that.

Gotboost98

01-01-2008, 05:09 AM

sell the rsx im sure the new owner be happy.

you sir will be in the red tomorrow when im off lock.

Gotboost98

01-01-2008, 05:10 AM

+1 for Forester Sports XT

keikdasneek

01-01-2008, 12:17 PM

that white one looks nice... but if you haven't done it already, i wouldn't. the new STi's got more space being a hatch. you should just get that.

The new STI is too expensive and I'm pretty sure they're going to be marked up at all the dealers for a while.

I was looking at used STI's for like 24k.

The Forester Sports XT MSRP is 27k brand new. Hopefully I can get that as close to 20k as possible.

As far as space, I need it in the backseat more than trunk space. I have a 5 month old son and I can barely get his car seat into my backseat of my RSX. Plus I'm 6'4 so my seat is usually all the way back and the backseat is just to small for him and my wife (she has to sit back with him so his head doesnt flap around when he falls asleep).

keikdasneek

01-01-2008, 12:19 PM

That Forester doesn't sound that grate, sounds like a small open wastegate.. However I do like them. +1

Yeah, I guess its all personal opinions. Personally that perticular sound of his car makes me tingle. :giggitygiggity:

Machina

01-01-2008, 12:57 PM

TypeS7

01-01-2008, 01:24 PM

The Legacy looks so much better.... I'd probably get the Legacy before I got a WRX tbh, but the Legacy is really expensive. If you need the room then the RSX just isn't viable anymore. Go test drive a Forester, and an STi, and compare them- even if you're not planning on getting the STi it'll give you an idea for their similarities and differences.

I agree with you, i think the Legacy GT is the best looking subaru. but they get expensive. the top-of-the-line SpecB model costs over 35K but its still less than an STi with BBS wheels. I was acually going to get one but i don't have good enough credit.

keikdasneek

01-01-2008, 02:21 PM

TypeS7

01-01-2008, 02:32 PM

I'm deffinately going to test drive both! But the wife likes the Forester and she thinks the STI is ugly lol. So it's probally going to be a safer pic to get the Forester.

TypeS7, in your sig you say your the Fleet manager?? Can you get me a good deal on a Manual Forester Sports XT?? I dont care what color just not blue, I dont mind traveling for a good deal. I'm in Sacramento, Ca.

I can but if you don't mind driving/flying from Sacramento, im in socal. My best advise for you if you want you can request a quote through edmunds, it will send your info to 4 different dealers and they will all have it and will sent you a low price, that's when you can mess with their heads,

keikdasneek

01-01-2008, 02:39 PM

I can but if you don't mind driving/flying from Sacramento, im in socal. My best advise for you if you want you can request a quote through edmunds, it will send your info to 4 different dealers and they will all have it and will sent you a low price, that's when you can mess with their heads,

Yeah, I know your in socal. I'll try the quote through edmunds. Right now i'm just waiting to sell my car, once it's gone I'm going to go buy a Forester.

Heronbone

01-01-2008, 03:28 PM

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q307/heronbone/l_3d6efcc3473c76d85e5d956657695ea4.jpg

this is my brothers that he just bought. He got it lowered and is in the process of swapping all the parts he had on his WRX over to it. He said that after hes done putting the parts on and gets a tune, he'll have well over 400 hp. I think it looks bad ass! I love the color too.

Supraru

01-01-2008, 03:41 PM

Supraru

01-01-2008, 03:44 PM

That Forester doesn't sound that grate, sounds like a small open wastegate.. However I do like them. +1

If you read the title of the vid it says open downpipe. That's why it's so loud and raspy.

Full exhaust
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkzUG8PMYAI

Open downpipe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeePVuqC0OM&feature=related

Heronbone

01-01-2008, 03:50 PM

What turbo did he have on his wrx? Was he running an sti turbo?

I just texted him and as soon as I find out I'll post it up.

TSimage

01-01-2008, 03:57 PM

If you read the title of the vid it says open downpipe. That's why it's so loud and raspy.

Full exhaust
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkzUG8PMYAI

Open downpipe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeePVuqC0OM&feature=related

Well I figured that much lol...

Just sounded icky.. :mam:

Heronbone

01-01-2008, 04:54 PM

What turbo did he have on his wrx? Was he running an sti turbo?

He said he just installed a top mount IC (turbo XS) into it, GReddy EVO2 Exhaust, Turbo XS intake, and he has a 16G turbo right now but hes gonna upgrade to a 20G or a FP Green turbo soon. Other than that just a little suspension work. He has a UTEC piggy back computer for sale because it isnt compatible on the forester if you know anyone who might want it. Its for an '04 WRX.

03ssmrsx

01-01-2008, 05:02 PM

i dont think that 16g is going to take him much past 330whp-ish

Supraru

01-01-2008, 05:11 PM

i dont think that 16g is going to take him much past 330whp-ish

Yeah, 16 G's work great on Evo's but not Subies. I've actually seen some success with 16's when they make a hybrid with different compressors. That seems way to much of a pain.

03ssmrsx

01-01-2008, 05:13 PM

my friend had a large 16g on his 98gsx and made about 330whp

Supraru

01-01-2008, 05:16 PM

He said he just installed a top mount IC (turbo XS) into it, GReddy EVO2 Exhaust, Turbo XS intake, and he has a 16G turbo right now but hes gonna upgrade to a 20G or a FP Green turbo soon. Other than that just a little suspension work. He has a UTEC piggy back computer for sale because it isnt compatible on the forester if you know anyone who might want it. Its for an '04 WRX.

hmm...I have an 04' wrx drivetrain. I have cobb but I can't even get the maps to load. I'll think about it. My buddies forrester xt put down around 320 whp with a turboback, tune, and I think it too is a turbo xs topmount. He's running an sti turbo.

Heronbone

01-01-2008, 08:30 PM

thats cool, let me know if your wanting it, he is on the NASIOC website as Lilsix (I think) if you need to ask him anything about it. I dont really know shit about Subaru's but I think with the 20G he should be real close if not slightly over 400 whp, and he says the FP Green is slightly larger than the 20G so who knows. I dont remember exactly how much WHP he was putting down on his WRX but it was over 300.

18psi

01-01-2008, 11:21 PM

20g will come real close, but not quite....on pump gas that is
and i say dooooit, you will not regret it...and itl feel so much better you'll wonder why you were driving an rsx all this time instead of that thing:)

TSimage

01-02-2008, 01:21 AM

my friend had a large 16g on his 98gsx and made about 330whp

4G63>Boxer...

We'll always make more power with the same setups.. :laughing:

jay3737

01-04-2008, 03:26 PM

the FXT is basically a taller, larger impreza wagon. easy to mod, fun to drive, and nice looking in the Sports trim.

i'd get one in a heartbeat...good luck finding a manual sports xt tho - they are somewhat rare.

forester FTW:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/davenow/Untitled-1-1.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b365/Twrx8/golden008.jpg

http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f321/02nighthawksi/Picture011-1.jpg

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k92/joscolem/9-27-07%20Full%20Moon/DSC_0413copy.jpg

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a297/dizizjake/_MG_1735copy.jpg

Game

01-04-2008, 05:25 PM

:drool:

03ssmrsx

01-04-2008, 05:53 PM

4G63>Boxer...

We'll always make more power with the same setups.. :laughing:

hah i told you about his build, its finally done still waiting to drive it :D

Game

01-04-2008, 05:56 PM

4G63>Boxer...

We'll always make more power with the same setups.. :laughing:

and they'll always be more reliable.

18psi

01-04-2008, 10:03 PM

and they'll always be more reliable.

where'd you get this info from?:confused:
being able to produce more power and all that is one thing, but about reliability please prove it to me......we are talking about all cars with 4g63 btw, not just the evo.....

Supraru

01-05-2008, 03:30 AM

where'd you get this info from?:confused:
being able to produce more power and all that is one thing, but about reliability please prove it to me......we are talking about all cars with 4g63 btw, not just the evo.....

Hell my friend has a 1g swap in his 2g. He is on his second engine and twice has been rebuilt. He does have a big turbo on it but doesn't even push the boost at all. He runs 21 lbs on his 50 trim and that's barely efficient for that turbo. He's also going on his 3rd engine on his beater 1g which has no mods except an exhaust. He just scored an engine and gearbox with a 16g for 1700 so we'll be swapping that in the cold.

18psi

01-05-2008, 04:33 AM

thats exactly why i ask....sure the 4g63's make more power than the subies, no argument there, but if you call them much more reliable thats just plain ignorant....

keikdasneek

01-06-2008, 11:54 AM

Everyone knows the Evo is more mod friendly. But I prefer the exhaust note the boxer engine produces compared to the Evo. On YouTube, I listened to a lot of sound clips. While the Evo deffinately sounds good, it is too similar to what I currently have. While the Sti's seem to have a more deep, bubbly grumble which I love.

Supraru

01-06-2008, 02:38 PM

ODUB

01-06-2008, 03:31 PM

The new STI is too expensive and I'm pretty sure they're going to be marked up at all the dealers for a while.

I was looking at used STI's for like 24k.

The Forester Sports XT MSRP is 27k brand new. Hopefully I can get that as close to 20k as possible.

As far as space, I need it in the backseat more than trunk space. I have a 5 month old son and I can barely get his car seat into my backseat of my RSX. Plus I'm 6'4 so my seat is usually all the way back and the backseat is just to small for him and my wife (she has to sit back with him so his head doesnt flap around when he falls asleep).

6'4" crew holla

18psi

01-06-2008, 05:05 PM

4g63 more mod friendly yes, engine reliability no.

qft...no argument about power, but i hate it when people just make random statements like "evo more reliable" and such....it is false.

Supraru

01-06-2008, 05:22 PM

qft...no argument about power, but i hate it when people just make random statements like "evo more reliable" and such....it is false.

I'm surprised you know who isn't in here trying to tell us other wise.

18psi

01-06-2008, 05:24 PM

lol.....i dont think he'll be doing that...sure he's obnoxious, but at least he is educated and doesnt talk out of his ass..he's a pretty cool guy actually, OUTSIDE of crsx:laughing:.....but well see:mam:

TSimage

01-06-2008, 07:38 PM

Hell my friend has a 1g swap in his 2g. He is on his second engine and twice has been rebuilt. He does have a big turbo on it but doesn't even push the boost at all. He runs 21 lbs on his 50 trim and that's barely efficient for that turbo. He's also going on his 3rd engine on his beater 1g which has no mods except an exhaust. He just scored an engine and gearbox with a 16g for 1700 so we'll be swapping that in the cold.

Tell him to stop working on his own cars, put the tools down and don't let subie owners touch the car. It angers the 4G Gods.. :noes:

Sounds like he needs to stop buying junkers and stop being a cheap skate and fork over the dough to have someone do it right... That or sell his car to someone who will..

TSimage

01-06-2008, 07:42 PM

I'm surprised you know who isn't in here trying to tell us other wise.

I'd have no reason to.. All high powered cars are unreliable (you'll get there one day little guy) Its just a matter of how much so.

A 4G63 can handle more power than a boxer so in essence one can be deemed mroe reliable than the other depending on power levels. Same goes for the transmissions... Ours aren't that great but next to a Subie tranny it makes ours look like a damn DogBox. lol. I love subies but if I wanted over 350-400whp I'd look elsewhere.

And for the record. I still want one. Sure its low on the "cars I'd buy soon" list but I definitely respect it enough to be on there. And its above the Evo on the list too.. :snap:

AWD Turbo FTMFWB!

18psi

01-06-2008, 08:53 PM

indeed awd turbo ftw:beerchug:

drumnatural

01-06-2008, 08:58 PM

08 Sti ftw

18psi

01-06-2008, 09:11 PM

id get that car in a heartbeat...thing thats holding me back is the fact that i have no car payments right now...it feels GOOOOOOD1!!
just cant justify a 400+ monthy payment when i can have a similar car for 0 monthly and 100 for insurance

Supraru

01-06-2008, 09:13 PM

Tell him to stop working on his own cars, put the tools down and don't let subie owners touch the car. It angers the 4G Gods.. :noes:

Sounds like he needs to stop buying junkers and stop being a cheap skate and fork over the dough to have someone do it right... That or sell his car to someone who will..

He's been in the game for a long time, probably a lot longer then you have. He does buy used 1g engines for his beater 1g obviously he's trying to spend as little as possible. But he always knows where it comes from and they generally come out of never modded cars. They just keep going on him. As far as his 2g he doesn't touch the internals. He has one of the most reputable dsm shops build his engines. I just think he has bad luck with his 2g. But the 1g he never beats on and shit keeps going on him. We'll see how this next one works out. Lastly I don't touch his car. lol I only assisted him on his turbo swap which was strait forward. Next week we'll be installing his gt35r.

Supraru

01-06-2008, 09:16 PM

I'd have no reason to.. All high powered cars are unreliable (you'll get there one day little guy) Its just a matter of how much so.

A 4G63 can handle more power than a boxer so in essence one can be deemed mroe reliable than the other depending on power levels. Same goes for the transmissions... Ours aren't that great but next to a Subie tranny it makes ours look like a damn DogBox. lol. I love subies but if I wanted over 350-400whp I'd look elsewhere.

And for the record. I still want one. Sure its low on the "cars I'd buy soon" list but I definitely respect it enough to be on there. And its above the Evo on the list too.. :snap:

AWD Turbo FTMFWB!

I'm not saying they don't make more power, I'm not that dumb. Just in my experiences with the dsm boys around here there always seems to be an engine problem. Some are the younger kids that think they can put on a mbc and crank it up so we just point and laugh because we told them not to. But most are just random shit on dsms that are set up right.

Supraru

01-06-2008, 09:22 PM

I'd have no reason to.. All high powered cars are unreliable (you'll get there one day little guy) Its just a matter of how much so.

A 4G63 can handle more power than a boxer so in essence one can be deemed mroe reliable than the other depending on power levels. Same goes for the transmissions... Ours aren't that great but next to a Subie tranny it makes ours look like a damn DogBox. lol. I love subies but if I wanted over 350-400whp I'd look elsewhere.

And for the record. I still want one. Sure its low on the "cars I'd buy soon" list but I definitely respect it enough to be on there. And its above the Evo on the list too.. :snap:

AWD Turbo FTMFWB!

Wrx's gearbox's true, sti 6 speeds, older Ra 5 speeds and 6 speeds I really don't see that. I think Subaru has the slight advantage there. But yeah, wrx 5speeds is essentially the same gear box that was made for the gls back in the day. Maybe one day they'll fix the wrx gearbox problem. :bow:

zeroryde

01-07-2008, 05:22 PM

I agree with you, i think the Legacy GT is the best looking subaru. but they get expensive. the top-of-the-line SpecB model costs over 35K but its still less than an STi with BBS wheels. I was acually going to get one but i don't have good enough credit.
+1 for the forester

There's a couple of us guys that sold the rsx for the legacy, me and seth1754

http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=533447&highlight=legacy

18psi

01-08-2008, 12:32 AM

nice car man:thumbsup:

Gotboost98

01-08-2008, 01:31 AM

Wrx's gearbox's true, sti 6 speeds, older Ra 5 speeds and 6 speeds I really don't see that. I think Subaru has the slight advantage there. But yeah, wrx 5speeds is essentially the same gear box that was made for the gls back in the day. Maybe one day they'll fix the wrx gearbox problem. :bow:

06 -07s are doing fine compared to the older over 100 launches 320-330awhp here 400awtq stock clutch still feels like new. :wavey:

aywwsd

01-08-2008, 01:47 AM

Check out the sound of this guy's Forester, and then try to tell me if a Forester isn't badass.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGZxJp5zmlQ

i drove a couple of hours with open downpipe on my sti cuz i lost the connect pipe on my turboback.

i can bounce coins out of the cup holders when i open my throttle all the way.

it wasnt just loud, it was crazy scary loud.

18psi

01-08-2008, 02:20 AM

lol..my buddy drove around for a YEAR with a catless bellmouth dp and 3" straight through no resonator no muffler mandrel bent piping for exhaust......it got to the point of me telling him he cant drive up to my house after 9pm cause all the neighbors would wake and be pissed haha

Supraru

01-08-2008, 06:47 AM

06 -07s are doing fine compared to the older over 100 launches 320-330awhp here 400awtq stock clutch still feels like new. :wavey:

Yeah. Anyone who sucks at driving can destroy a gearbox. There have been dudes that have fucked up sti and evo boxes. If you know how to launch your car chances are you're going to be fine.

Heronbone

01-10-2008, 04:26 PM

a couple more pics of my brothers Forester:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q307/heronbone/Forester1.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q307/heronbone/forester2.jpg

jay3737

01-10-2008, 05:14 PM

a couple more pics of my brothers Forester:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q307/heronbone/Forester1.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q307/heronbone/forester2.jpg

very nice. what suspension is he running - wagon struts and springs? swifts?

details!!

Gotboost98

01-10-2008, 05:21 PM

Yeah. Anyone who sucks at driving can destroy a gearbox. There have been dudes that have fucked up sti and evo boxes. If you know how to launch your car chances are you're going to be fine.
QFT
a couple more pics of my brothers Forester:

http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q307/heronbone/Forester1.jpg
http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q307/heronbone/forester2.jpg
OMG thats so clean...........:drool: If I had a wife and family an I couldnt have a sports car thats exactly what id be owning.
very nice. what suspension is he running - wagon struts and springs? swifts?

details!!

TWIN! :wavey: hows my cars brother doing!?

jay3737

01-10-2008, 05:32 PM

TWIN! :wavey: hows my cars brother doing!?

doing just fine!

this was me last week:

http://i3.tinypic.com/86rv95u.gif

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2037/2158372525_c8bfd11d76_b.jpg

:weeeeeeeeee:

i installed whiteline front & rear sways for xmas (gift from the wifey). COMPLETELY changed the way the car handles... :thumbsup:

Supraru

01-10-2008, 05:37 PM

doing just fine!

this was me last week:

http://i3.tinypic.com/86rv95u.gif

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2037/2158372525_c8bfd11d76_b.jpg

:weeeeeeeeee:

i installed whiteline front & rear sways for xmas (gift from the wifey). COMPLETELY changed the way the car handles... :thumbsup:

get endlinks and you'll notice an even bigger difference.

jay3737

01-10-2008, 05:42 PM

get endlinks and you'll notice an even bigger difference.

sorry, left out the kartboy endlinks (got those too).

:laughing:

Gotboost98

01-10-2008, 05:46 PM

Im doing suspension next in a month or two.. I did power.....to hold me off til I got gt30.

11.89@114 1.69 60ft.

Car looks good, props on suspension

jay3737

01-10-2008, 05:51 PM

Im doing suspension next in a month or two.. I did power.....to hold me off til I got gt30.

11.89@114 1.69 60ft.

Car looks good, props on suspension

nice!

thanks for the props -- helps to have a wifey who is a car chick. we're considering trading her type S in on an FXT or LGT in the spring/summer (crosses fingers).

Gotboost98

01-10-2008, 05:52 PM

nice!

thanks for the props -- helps to have a wifey who is a car chick. we're considering trading her type S in on an FXT or LGT in the spring/summer (crosses fingers).

Ty.

OMG *fingers crossed for you for fxt*:D:beerchug:

Heronbone

01-10-2008, 05:58 PM

very nice. what suspension is he running - wagon struts and springs? swifts?

details!!

He said he just installed a top mount IC (turbo XS) into it, GReddy EVO2 Exhaust, Turbo XS intake, and he has a 16G turbo right now but hes gonna upgrade to a 20G or a FP Green turbo soon. Other than that just a little suspension work. He has a UTEC piggy back computer for sale because it isnt compatible on the forester if you know anyone who might want it. Its for an '04 WRX.

he's only running Progress Springs so far. He's only had it for maybe 2 months. I have yet to see it in person and I cant wait!