I am semi-retiring the R from the streets and am in the process of converting it into an Auto X'er. I will be attacking Tsukuba circuit in March and August, and possibly Fuji circuit somethime between.

So because of this, and other reasons as well, I needed a second car. Something a bit more practical than the R but not boring and underpowered. So I got a Subaru Forester Cross Sport 2.0T. I wanted the STi but the woman refuses to drive a six speed, so we compromised and got one with a clutchless sequential shifter (aka sport mode )

Specs so far:
-2.0 liter 4-cylinder turbo boxer engine (a detuned JDM WRX STi engine)
-STi Sports muffler
-17" BBS aluminum wheels
- Bridgestone Potenza RE-011 tires


So here is the new beater....not the most beautiful thing in the world, but it will blow the doors of a lot unsuspecting ricers.A nice little sleeper.

 

Looks like a good beater to me. It's time to change the "detuned", to "tuned"

 

you should be happy with the Subaru, I am with my WRX.

 

Damn haven't see you post up in a while. Nice DD, Lets see some pics of that AutoXeR

You know keepn it R related

 

Yeah its been a while.

I just ordered about $2000 in parts (mostly carbon fiber stuff) I also had to get a racing suit, shoes, helmet, and gloves so its getting costly.

I probably won't do anything with the Subie for awhile. But I joined a Forester forum and there are write ups on how to make the Cross Sports faster than an Impreza Sti for less than $1000. Pretty good stuff. The car has a lot of potential.

 

nice pick up

 

One of those Subaru wagon's (not sure what kind) was tryin to race me yesterday, i didnt give in of course, but that damned thing looked pretty fast!

Nice beater btw

 

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gagsta' style.

 

wow some beater, more like it'll beat on my beater LOL with AWD

 

I love those things. They're pretty fast too.


&lt;---------whose cousin is head of advertising for Subaru Canada

 

Great for beater in daily & winter. I just still can't put my hand with Scubby product with their ugliness even how many times they tried in changing facials.

 

mint daily beator man, these are so much nicer/faster/refined than the old forester.. the sti one is a real head turner but least it might be a bit safer in terms of theift if that exists in japan. im sure it wouldnt be hard to get it as quick

 

The differences between the STi and the Cross Sports are the engine (2.0L vs 2.5L), the transmission, breaks, and the interior trim. There are other details like a taller hood scoop and some small differences to the suspension. Otherwise the performance is about the same. The 2.5L liter engine is the same as the engine that they use on the Legacy and the USDM Impreza STi's, but the 2.0L engine is much more easier and less expensive upgrade in Japan. It can be easily upgraded to 350hp with very little cash.

I probaby won't touch the Forester too much; its suppose to be a grocery getter not a racer. \maybe at most, I'll updgrade the intercooler to and STi one, but my main focus will be on my R.

Cross Sports


STi

 

nice i like it, but i'm curious to know what can be done for less than $1000 to make it faster then a (Stock?) STi. Your DD is better than mine.

 

All parts are used:
-bigger turbo $200 to $400 (depending on size and condition)
-STi intercooler $150 to $300
-STi ECU + tuning $400 -$500
-Hood scoop $100
-STi exhaust $200 to $300 (I already have this)

All this with proper tuning pretty much yields about 320hp to 360hp....stock Forester STi is 265hp

 

Looks like a nice RallyX car.