mycarforum: 2015 Forester 2.0 part 35

The window shadefrom MI is under MotorImage brand. 6 pieces at $180. With manget and can wind down window with shade in place

Seems like the same type that is sourced outside of MI. Could be all from the same source.

The window shadefrom MI is under MotorImage brand. 6 pieces at $180. With manget and can wind down window with shade in place

Sounds like Same price as laser n groovy

Edited by BenTong, 20 April 2016 - 08:35 AM.

Not yet like a Vezel lah.
At least my mscp still don't have yet..

My carpark only me...

Hi guys,

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Dunno if any of you have this issue with the phone contacts in your forester? �I collected my car yesterday, transferred all the phone contacts via Bluetooth. On my Iphone, the contacts are stored with country code because I travel overseas very often. So for example, my wife�s contact will have +65 XXX XXXX. When she calls me, whether I'm in Singapore or overseas, my phone will recognize accordingly with the correct caller id.�

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I can see that the phone number transferred across to the Forester as +65 XXX XXXX. But when she calls me, on the forester, it shows up as unknown caller. In the call history, I see that the +65 is not there, only the XXX XXXX. Anyone encounter this before?�

Edited by Red_ryder, 20 April 2016 - 02:20 PM.

I went for 1k free servicing recently.�� The service advisor recommended to spray two layers of rubberised coating to protect the undercarriage against corrosion and abrasion etc & it can also improve the soundproofing. It cost around $800 for the two layers of rubberised coating.

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I didn't go ahead with the rubberised coating yet as I'm not sure how effective is the coating.�� Any bros here who have applied the coating can advise? �Thanks.�

I went for 1k free servicing recently. The service advisor recommended to spray two layers of rubberised coating to protect the undercarriage against corrosion and abrasion etc & it can also improve the soundproofing. It cost around $800 for the two layers of rubberised coating.

I didn't go ahead with the rubberised coating yet as I'm not sure how effective is the coating. Any bros here who have applied the coating can advise? Thanks.

Hahahaha.. Same sales pitch.. I did that on my old ride when it was 5 years old.
As for sound insulation cheaper to get a pair of ear plugs when driving..

For the corrosion, they recommend that it is good to do when car reach 30k km.

So you decide...

During the workshop, someone asked and we were told that this rubberised coating thing will add an additional of about 10kg more to the car.

That's a good professional answer. Hee Hee. Basically it could mean "if you want to spend the $$$ spend la.. " or it could mean " what the hell you want to spend for what?"

I belong to the category that spend the $$$ thinking it was worth it and necessary to have for a 5 year old car. Thinking about it .. Won't say it's a waste of $$$ but....

IMO, regarding FC, I wouldnt be too bother by it. Especially if it is a 2.0L car, with/without turbo. Unless one is on the road 6 hours daily, else I feel the few litres more wont make a difference. We are not in those countries where travelling daily 50km one way for work.

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If we get too obsessed with FC, it takes the fun out of driving, let alone the pleasure of owning a more powerful car. So live and let live, the cut back on ciggi or one less restaurant meal will save more than the meagre return of FC monitoring.�

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was thinking of adding these LEDs to the FXT...but its quite costly to do at MI...thinking it might be cheaper to do via other workshops. Would it void any warranty from MI though?

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http://www.subaru.jp...tem/#p_exterior

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was thinking of adding these LEDs to the FXT...but its quite costly to do at MI...thinking it might be cheaper to do via other workshops. Would it void any warranty from MI though?

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http://www.subaru.jp...tem/#p_exterior

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Hi. May I know how much does MI charge�to installing the LEDs at the front bumper? I am thinking of fixing it in the future too.

Hi. May I know how much does MI charge�to installing the LEDs at the front bumper? I am thinking of fixing it in the future too.

I have ask before buying my XT. MI sell the LED but unable to install for us cos it is not compliant to LTA regulations. Maybe thats why our FXT doesn't come with it as standard.

I have ask before buying my XT. MI sell the LED but unable to install for us cos it is not compliant to LTA regulations. Maybe thats why our FXT doesn't come with it as standard.

Not compliant because MI make it a after market option. MI need to send the car to LTA to get it approve.
If you are driving the facelift model, it already had the C LED on the head light which look nicer.

Not compliant because MI make it a after market option. MI need to send the car to LTA to get it approve.
If you are driving the facelift model, it already had the C LED on the head light which look nicer.

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Thanks for the feedback Brandon Tan and Tohto. Actually I have not book the XT yet, I'm in overseas for some time and will only be back in Sg next week. Will book a XT in May, hopefully the first COE bidding in May will go down a bit....

OMV vs Selling price

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Forester 2.0IL�� - $15483 (Selling $113,800)

Forester 2.0XT�� - $19097 (selling $125,800)

XV�� - $15454 ($101,800)

Mitsubishi ASX�� -� $17228 ($103,000)

Nissan QQ 1.2T� - $18740 ($106,988)

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Maybe this is�pointless and noob observation, but why Subaru selling their cars at much larger margins as compared to the other Jap brands? I'm also quite surprise that the OMV of non-turbo Forested is almost the same as the XV, yet forester selling for more than S$10K more. ?? [hur]

Edited by Tunge, 22 April 2016 - 03:15 PM.

OMV vs Selling price

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Forester 2.0IL�� - $15483 (Selling $113,800)

Forester 2.0XT�� - $19097 (selling $125,800)

XV�� - $15454 ($101,800)

Mitsubishi ASX�� -� $17228 ($103,000)

Nissan QQ 1.2T� - $18740 ($106,988)

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Maybe this is�pointless and noob observation, but why Subaru selling their cars at much larger margins as compared to the other Jap brands? I'm also quite surprise that the OMV of non-turbo Forested is almost the same as the XV, yet forester selling for more than S$10K more. ??

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Ok managed to find some discussion on another thread >> http://www.mycarforu...ctual-car-cost/�and got some kind of idea.

OMV vs Selling price

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Forester 2.0IL�� - $15483 (Selling $113,800)

Forester 2.0XT�� - $19097 (selling $125,800)

XV�� - $15454 ($101,800)

Mitsubishi ASX�� -� $17228 ($103,000)

Nissan QQ 1.2T� - $18740 ($106,988)

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Maybe this is�pointless and noob observation, but why Subaru selling their cars at much larger margins as compared to the other Jap brands? I'm also quite surprise that the OMV of non-turbo Forested is almost the same as the XV, yet forester selling for more than S$10K more. ??

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I think the NA is pricier than the XV for a few reasons. There is an additional 5k CEV surcharge on the Forester and also the difference in COE because they belong to different categories. MI's margin on the Forester is also higher than the XV. Check this site out:

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http://www.onemotori...e/car_cost.html

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Base on the website the ASX has a lower margin for sure but there is no 5k CEV surcharge.

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I think the QQ1.2T cannot be compared because it has a -5k CEV surcharge and also is a different COE category. Nissan is also making about the same margin compared to Subaru - which is not surprising since TC and MI are branches from the same tree..On that score I actually feel the QQ1.2T is slightly overpriced.

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OMV vs Selling price

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Forester 2.0IL�� - $15483 (Selling $113,800)

Forester 2.0XT�� - $19097 (selling $125,800)

XV�� - $15454 ($101,800)

Mitsubishi ASX�� -� $17228 ($103,000)

Nissan QQ 1.2T� - $18740 ($106,988)

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Maybe this is�pointless and noob observation, but why Subaru selling their cars at much larger margins as compared to the other Jap brands? I'm also quite surprise that the OMV of non-turbo Forested is almost the same as the XV, yet forester selling for more than S$10K more. ??

That's why Subaru Forester sure can get COE. They have a big margin to play with. Go for non-guaranteed COE.

would like to check how much does one has to put down for booking fee?
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would like to check how much does one has to put down for booking fee?

$10k as booking fee

For those who collected their FXT recently, are the tyres Bridgestone dueler H/L sport or H/L 400?

When I went down to make the final payment today, I saw it was HL 400 on the showroom cars. 2 months ago, I recall seeing HL sport or maybe I saw wrongly

Edited by Jamesgetz, 23 April 2016 - 12:20 AM.

typo in my earlier post

For those who collected their FXT recently, are the tyres Bridgestone dueler H/P sport or H/L 400?

When I went down to make the final payment today, I saw it was HL 400 on the showroom cars. 2 months ago, I recall seeing HP sport or maybe I saw wrongly

Edited by Jamesgetz, 23 April 2016 - 12:54 AM.

MI no stocks atm so they jack up prices to see which robert bites

Wait until May shipment fully unload.. Confirm see price back to 11x when they need to take orders for next shipment

$10k as booking fee

For those who collected their FXT recently, are the tyres Bridgestone dueler H/L sport or H/L 400?

When I went down to make the final payment today, I saw it was HL 400 on the showroom cars. 2 months ago, I recall seeing HL sport or maybe I saw wrongly

I had HL400 on my FXT reg in Apr 16.

typo in my earlier post

For those who collected their FXT recently, are the tyres Bridgestone dueler H/P sport or H/L 400?

When I went down to make the final payment today, I saw it was HL 400 on the showroom cars. 2 months ago, I recall seeing HP sport or maybe I saw wrongly

It is always H/L 400.

OMV vs Selling price

Forester 2.0IL - $15483 (Selling $113,800)
Forester 2.0XT - $19097 (selling $125,800)
XV - $15454 ($101,800)
Mitsubishi ASX - $17228 ($103,000)
Nissan QQ 1.2T - $18740 ($106,988)

Maybe this is pointless and noob observation, but why Subaru selling their cars at much larger margins as compared to the other Jap brands? I'm also quite surprise that the OMV of non-turbo Forested is almost the same as the XV, yet forester selling for more than S$10K more. ??

My 6 month old XV OMV is around 18k. Not 15k. Has it change so much?

Hope someone can post the pricing for car show...

From newspaper advertisement, the car dealer throw in a lot of promo like lower interest (1.99% / 2.38%), $500 petro voucher, blackvue camera, coast cycle, 1 yr road tax, 3 yrs servicing..... Seem quite attractive. Don't think they will lower the selling price.

MI no stocks atm so they jack up prices to see which robert bites

Wait until May shipment fully unload.. Confirm see price back to 11x when they need to take orders for next shipment

Rumors has it that the May shipment is already fully booked by Roberts They work on advance orders right now. You book. Then they order from Japan. New FL Forester selling like hot cakes not only in SG. Lots of Roberts around.

Edited by BenTong, 23 April 2016 - 12:25 PM.

New price list, up 2K�

New price list, up 2K�

on hold 1st, to August sure drop,

1. COE quota increased

2. Ghost Month

3.�Expo Car show orders cleared

4. Economy further recession��

Edited by MQX87511, 23 April 2016 - 12:45 PM.

on hold 1st, to August sure drop,
1. COE quota increased
2. Ghost Month
3. Expo Car show orders cleared
4. Economy further recession

Dont be so sure hor. Last time many ppls also believe in sure drop when May increase in quota arrive. Why u didnt hold on to this believe?

Edited by Axela72, 23 April 2016 - 01:13 PM.

Dont be so sure hor. Last time many ppls also believe in sure drop when May increase in quota arrive. Why u didnt hold on to this believe?

May to July COE quota increasing is diff from previous one, this time CAT B got significant 40% increase, CAT A only 9%, obviously CAT B sure drop dramatically, possible to below 30k�

Dont be so sure hor. Last time many ppls also believe in sure drop when May increase in quota arrive. Why u didnt hold on to this believe?

Good point bro. When supply is fixed n complement it with a open bidding system, the pressure to get will set a natural resistance to how much COE can go down to. That level can be debated and each have their own number. Me thinks that line is $35k.

On the other hand the timing of demand which buyers think they have control on is unfortunately flawed. The ADs have enough strategies in their bag to stir that demand at different points.

My sense COE will stay within a range between $40K to $50K.

May I know if anyone has changed the rims? What is the stock size for the XT? 18x7? Or 18x7.5? Cheers

May to July COE quota increasing is diff from previous one, this time CAT B got significant 40% increase, CAT A only 9%, obviously CAT B sure drop dramatically, possible to below 30k

Bookmark this

Hope someone can post the pricing for car show...

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123.6k adfter all discount with in house loan, trade in and insurance for OB and FXT.

Taking current stock for OB and FXT can kncok off 1-2k.

FXT left red, silver and blue. There is still white for OB.

White FXT seems to be a popular choice.

Subaru Forester owners who want to experience some mild off road adventure on a guided day trip driving convoy to�LeMarko Waterfall,�click on thread below for more info.�� [:)]

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http://www.mycarforu...-3#entry5800823

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LeMarko Waterfall is presently unmarked on any tourist map of Malaysia. It lies outside the perimeters of Labis Forest Reserve (which is close to Endau-Rompin National Park). And there is no publicity to promote this forlorn sexy waterfall. This is probably because this waterfall is only accessible by 4x4 off-road or SUV vehicles.

For now, this waterfall is only visited by 4x4 or SUV owners who know about it.�The last 2.8km to the waterfall is an exciting mild off-road track.�And it is a good time and place for you to put your Hill Descend/Ascend toys.....to good use!�

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*I am posting this here, as I received a few PMs requesting that this thread be shared here for Forester owners who might be keen.

May I know if anyone has changed the rims? What is the stock size for the XT? 18x7? Or 18x7.5? Cheers

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Stock rims and tyre details below. Have fun with the rim change, and do share what you are going to change to. :)

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Stock XT rims:

18x7

Pcd 5x100

Offset +48

25lbs, ~11.3kg

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Stock tyres:

Bridgestone HL/400

225/55/R18

Stock rims and tyre details below. Have fun with the rim change, and do share what you are going to change to. :)

Stock XT rims:
18x7
Pcd 5x100
Offset +48
25lbs, ~11.3kg

Stock tyres:
Bridgestone HL/400
225/55/R18

Thanks so much. This indo is difficult to get. You did this when u changed your rims? I'm thinking volk or prodrive.

Stock rims and tyre details below. Have fun with the rim change, and do share what you are going to change to. :)

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Stock XT rims:

18x7

Pcd 5x100

Offset +48

25lbs, ~11.3kg

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Stock tyres:

Bridgestone HL/400

225/55/R18

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that's useful info for everyone... 18x7 only? that's really skinny, even STI are 18x7.5 and that also quite restrictive on tyre choices.

wonder if anyone found a 18x8 with appropriate offset for this car?

worst is the stock tyre profile, even Stamford tyre when I last enquired don' t have Continental Cross Contact in stock for that size...

Dont be so sure hor. Last time many ppls also believe in sure drop when May increase in quota arrive. Why u didnt hold on to this believe?

Sure drop, when all the kam jiong spiders buy finish all their cars, including uber, grab, or watever.

Worst case those not willing to pay high coe will take public transport. Let the KJS n uber drivers enjoy their $50k coe.

Rumors has it that the May shipment is already fully booked by Roberts They work on advance orders right now. You book. Then they order from Japan. New FL Forester selling like hot cakes not only in SG. Lots of Roberts around.

No wonder they have been jacking up the price of XT above the norm. X-Trail used to be 1-2k more expensive than XT and now XT is 5k more expensive.

I've a fren who used 18x8.5 on his 2015. And crammed the stock tyres onto it.

It am into the 3rd week with my FXT. Can anyone share if there is any forester group to share more information ?

I've a fren who used 18x8.5 on his 2015. And crammed the stock tyres onto it.

The stock 225/55/18 tyres will fit but will look a little stretched. Better tyre size for 8.5" wide rims is 245/50/18

Any views on whether the weight savings on rims are worth the cost? Sorry, I'm a noob at this. The Internet seems to indicate well hAve some savings on city driving but no difference for highway.

I'm not changing for looks. But for performance and economy if possible.

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Just to share with you some research that I did.�

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By way of background, I am a noob and have never "played rims" on my cars. Just take the stock and use. Now, being older and since I found that I have spent below my budget for a SUV, have some leftover cash which I can use to consider rims.

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It seems that there are 2 basic types of rims, cast and forged, with some hybrid. �This is a good article for me when I started:

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http://autokinetics....ms-saga-begins/

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The cast rims are much cheaper, but the forged rims are stronger.�

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There are loads of articles on "upgrading" rims sizes, and it seems that the reason why people change rims are for looks. For me, I read that it improves city driving and FC, so these are my objectives. I quite like the new facelift rims actually. The 2015 ones were for me, well truly ugly (see the first pic here: http://www.sanyora.i...with-black-rims),

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but the facelift ones are nicer, more simple (see http://www.autoevolu...but-100720.html).

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On weights, generally the stock rims for cars are in the range of 25 lbs while the forged aftermarket ones can go to about 17 lbs. �The science behind it is that rotational mass is more important for performance / FC than static mass i.e. 10 kg lost from the boot versus 10 kg lost from the spinning wheels.�

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There is no point to changing rims if the end result is lighter bigger wheels but the tyres are bigger - the total end weight and the distribution of the weight away from the axle (which is the centre point) may actually make it worse by increasing rotational mass.

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On the cost of rims, rims can be like $150 per piece for something nice looking with not much weight savings or up to $900 for forged lightweights, which save about 4-5 kg off each wheel.

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Also to note, the Premium's rims are actually designed to minimise drag (see below), while the XT's ones are not.

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The 2015 rims on the XT are 18x7.5, and this was reduced to 18x7 for the 2016 facelift model. Perhaps this was done to improve FC, at the expense of more roll which may be acceptable since these are SUVs and not sedans. For both the PCD is 5x100, and the offset is +48.

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Please note that the MI sales rep told me that if a different offset is used, it may affect the gearbox and MI may not honour the warranty.

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My search for rims continues.

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Edited by Slowcat, 25 April 2016 - 09:11 AM.

thanks for the info!

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suggest you stick with the stock rims if�warranty is a concern.�if I recall, the stock rims are made by Enkei.� look pretty decent and are relatively easy to clean.�weight is quite decent for stock rims.

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if I were to change my rims, I would not just look at the weight but also�quality/brand, offset and width as well as looks (yes, I'm vain...)��I would also take the chance to change the tyres as 225/55r18 have limited options.� but the usual caveat�applies:� if scared, then don't mod.�

Edited by Jamesgetz, 25 April 2016 - 11:32 AM.

Where to get rear bumper cover, to protect upper surface of the rear bumper?

Hi all, managed to see 2 bronze forester side by side today at my carpark and one is facelifted and the other not. Notice the facelifted bronze forester appears a lot darker than the bronze forester before facelift. may I know if sephia bronze is a new color added after the facelift or it's simply because the bronze on the older forester fade?

Hi all, managed to see 2 bronze forester side by side today at my carpark and one is facelifted and the other not. Notice the facelifted bronze forester appears a lot darker than the bronze forester before facelift. may I know if sephia bronze is a new color added after the facelift or it's simply because the bronze on the older forester fade?

Sepia Bronze is a new colour for Face Lifted models. The pre-FL colour is known as burnish brown if I am not wrong.

Stock rims and tyre details below. Have fun with the rim change, and do share what you are going to change to. :)

Stock XT rims:
18x7
Pcd 5x100
Offset +48
25lbs, ~11.3kg

Stock tyres:
Bridgestone HL/400
225/55/R18

The stock rims are made by Enkei. Don't play play hor.

Where to get rear bumper cover, to protect upper surface of the rear bumper?

Can get the original one from motorimage toa payoh. Or aftermarket ones from Tao bao or eBay

Sepia Bronze is a new colour for Face Lifted models. The pre-FL colour is known as burnish brown if I am not wrong.
The stock rims are made by Enkei. Don't play play hor.

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Don't play play indeed! It's very well made. If I recall correctly, enkei produces stock rims for a number of subaru cars too. :)

Hi, need yr advice. The Subaru workshop recommend to do major service every 20,000km, need to follow? My previuos Toyota do it every 40,000km (at Stamford Tyre).

Don't play play indeed! It's very well made. If I recall correctly, enkei produces stock rims for a number of subaru cars too. :)

Would it make sense to upgrade to the STI rims carried by Motor Image?

P.S. Hi all, I enjoyed reading your posts! They are very informative! I intend to purchase the Forester XT later this year.

The 2015 rims on the XT are 18x7.5, and this was reduced to 18x7 for the 2016 facelift model. Perhaps this was done to improve FC, at the expense of more roll which may be acceptable since these are SUVs and not sedans. For both the PCD is 5x100, and the offset is +48.

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Thanks for sharing!

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Just one correction... the 2015 pre-facelift xt are using 18x7 rims. If i recall correctly, so does the facelift xt. I stand to be corrected for the latter.

Hi, need yr advice. The Subaru workshop recommend to do major service every 20,000km, need to follow? My previuos Toyota do it every 40,000km (at Stamford Tyre).

I tght major is 30k,60k,90k etc?

Sepia Bronze is a new colour for Face Lifted models. The pre-FL colour is known as burnish brown if I am not wrong.
The stock rims are made by Enkei. Don't play play hor.

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May I know how do you guys know that the rims are made by Enkei? Is it stated in the brochure?

I tght major is 30k,60k,90k etc?

Every car manufacturer have different maintenance practice i suppose, just service mine FXT 2 weeks ago for 10k mileage and the service advisor also tell me the next 10k is considered a major servicing that need one full day or maybe more time so need to send in early. My package is free 5years service maintenance so dun think he have a reason to bluff me.

This is from Subaru Maintenance Service Package brochure. If don't follow may void the 5 yrs warranty.

Every car manufacturer have different maintenance practice i suppose, just service mine FXT 2 weeks ago for 10k mileage and the service advisor also tell me the next 10k is considered a major servicing that need one full day or maybe more time so need to send in early. My package is free 5years service maintenance so dun think he have a reason to bluff me.

5 yrs FREE? Very good leh, can save a few k.

Would it make sense to upgrade to the STI rims carried by Motor Image?

P.S. Hi all, I enjoyed reading your posts! They are very informative! I intend to purchase the Forester XT later this year.

Managed to attach a pic of the STI rims I was referring to. S$750 a piece. No detailed specs though. Worthwhile?

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"Enkei" is embossed on the rims!

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May I know how do you guys know that the rims are made by Enkei? Is it stated in the brochure?

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Managed to attach a pic of the STI rims I was referring to. S$750 a piece. No detailed specs though. Worthwhile?

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If you are will to pay $750/rims... you'll be spoiled for choices in the aftermarket world. Unless you really really really really like the pictured sti rims. Else I would look else where. :)

Managed to attach a pic of the STI rims I was referring to. S$750 a piece. No detailed specs though. Worthwhile?

what specs do you want? these are cast rims from Enkei. at $750 you are approaching forged rim prices.

though there's nothing wrong with cast cos' I don't think most pple go for regular track days with Forester.

should be 18x7.5 offset 48 if I remember correctly. can always get specs from japan website.

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and not all cast rims are poor, Enkei has their MAT process, ADVAN Racing�are mostly cast as well yet these are one of the most popular racing rims.

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Personnally, I would rather buy good cast rims from such brands than unknown brand (not track tested) forged rims... but that's just me... :)

Managed to attach a pic of the STI rims I was referring to. S$750 a piece. No detailed specs though. Worthwhile?

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there's a guy in the sf.sg fb grp that advertised this:

3. 18 Inches jdm legacy sti rims with 40% meat Goodyear asym2 $1100

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chk the offset if it fits your ride

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edit: it's 18x7.5jj, +55mm, 5x100

the offset is too much for frosty (which shld use the +48mm wheel), unless u wanna use spacer.

even the +48 will not be anywhere near�flush, if this SJ is anything like the SF/SG/SH models.

so, perhaps the +55mm paired with 15mm spacers will be good, if you want the flush look.

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whether new�$750/pc worth or not is really subjective. If you like the rim design, it's worth it. I personally prefer thicker rim spokes.

Edited by JohnSHL, 26 April 2016 - 10:35 PM.

sorry should be 18x7J +48

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http://www.subaru.jp...ter/item/#p_sti

IMO, maybe passed that age already, if purely for aesthetics, I rather keep stock. Unless $750 per rim gives a better ride, or has safety enhancement, else I will still keep stock. That 3k can be better spent elsewhere.�

5 yrs FREE? Very good leh, can save a few k.

Of cos good lah. I paid for the 65K COE. That was last year when FXT was considered the bang for buck car to get. Compare to the FL FXT, I paid more for lesser specs. All thanks to COE.

IMO, maybe passed that age already, if purely for aesthetics, I rather keep stock. Unless $750 per rim gives a better ride, or has safety enhancement, else I will still keep stock. That 3k can be better spent elsewhere.�

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I think should opt for wider wheel so that can fit wider tyre for better traction.

225/55/18 really don't have option for sports tyres like CSC5 or Goodyear F1A2 (and probably eventually A3) or PS3

what specs do you want? these are cast rims from Enkei. at $750 you are approaching forged rim prices.
though there's nothing wrong with cast cos' I don't think most pple go for regular track days with Forester.
should be 18x7.5 offset 48 if I remember correctly. can always get specs from japan website.

and not all cast rims are poor, Enkei has their MAT process, ADVAN Racing are mostly cast as well yet these are one of the most popular racing rims.

Personnally, I would rather buy good cast rims from such brands than unknown brand (not track tested) forged rims... but that's just me... :)

Thanks everyone for the views! Actually, I have a few considerations for the rim change:

1. Looks. I understand that there will be lots of foresters out there, so I do want to have a slightly personalised car (with different rims) that I can call my own. Yes looks are subjective, but the STI rims look pretty good to me. Doesn't matter that it is not forged because I won't go tracking anyway. In any case, these are still STI rims at the end of the day so still have a certain (high) level of quality to them.

2. Price. At $750 a piece, it is definitely not the cheapest around. But I was thinking of swapping the stock rims upfront when I get the car, so perhaps can negotiate with the SE for a lower price. (This point should be considered together with point 3 on warranty below.)

3. Warranty. Motor Image is super ngeow when it comes to warranty. Hope to avoid any unnecessary warranty issues by going through them for the rim upgrade. So in a way, the higher price for the rims is a premium to keep the warranty intact.

4. Future upgrade. I may decide to upgrade the stock brakes to BBK in future (knowing fully well that I may void the warranty). The stock rims have very little clearance, so I was thinking that the STI rims may provide more clearance. But this point seems to be moot because both rims have the same offset -- or am I mistaken?

All this talk of rims and aesthetics ... Haiz when are you going off road? That's why you buy a forester right? Come on guys ..

All this talk of rims and aesthetics ... Haiz when are you going off road? That's why you buy a forester right? Come on guys ..

Very comforting to know this :)

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I think FNA and FXT owners have a really good deal in Singapore from an OMV perspective. I really wonder how they manufacture it so cheap considering it comes from Japan. The FXT at 250 HP and 350Nm is even cheaper than a 1.6L Altis assembled in Thailand. There is just no comparison..

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Nice. Congrats on getting the car!

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Anyone got the new Sepia bronze recently? Can post some pictures?

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Edited by Newkid, 27 April 2016 - 08:46 PM.

I am looking to rims for performance and FC benefits. I can totally understand if anyone is doing it for looks. To each his own.

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For BBK, crucial to check that the rims can clear. I think offset of at least 49 or wider rims (8.5) is necessary for the Forester. Bear in mind that wider rims while generally believed to achieve better road holding, will lead to stiffer turning and worse FC.�

STi 18" has always been able to clear the 4P/2P Brembo / STi calipers used on WRX.

a lot of 17" also will clear this Brembo setup.

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as for FC.... I seriously don't think it will really matter for XT, maybe NA bah. I don't ever feel FC improved on my Prodrives / Volk Racing compared to stock rims.... unless u drive really really gently with this car...

Nice pics! The FL headlamps look great!

Finally collecting my FNA tomorrow...less than 1 month to get my COE (w a 8 bid NG) and a 3 weeks wait for car collection (could be earlier if not for Motor Show).

Anyway, all's good and it is going to be Sleepless in Singapore tonight...

Finally collecting my FNA tomorrow...less than 1 month to get my COE (w a 8 bid NG) and a 3 weeks wait for car collection (could be earlier if not for Motor Show).

Anyway, all's good and it is going to be Sleepless in Singapore tonight...

Congrats! What color you selected? I just booked one with Sepia Bronze Metallic, a super special color even myself don't have any idea what it really look like.

I am looking to rims for performance and FC benefits. I can totally understand if anyone is doing it for looks. To each his own.

For BBK, crucial to check that the rims can clear. I think offset of at least 49 or wider rims (8.5) is necessary for the Forester. Bear in mind that wider rims while generally believed to achieve better road holding, will lead to stiffer turning and worse FC.

Keep the 3k and not worry about fuel consumption... Can pump extra 1500 litre abt 15000 km of mileage?

Finally collecting my FNA tomorrow...less than 1 month to get my COE (w a 8 bid NG) and a 3 weeks wait for car collection (could be earlier if not for Motor Show).

Anyway, all's good and it is going to be Sleepless in Singapore tonight...

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Congratulations...

Am waiting for my SE to confirm collection date :)

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Thanks, definitely looks darker than the burnish bronze :)
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Hi guys, does the XT have low tire pressure sensor?

I think FNA and FXT owners have a really good deal in Singapore from an OMV perspective. I really wonder how they manufacture it so cheap considering it comes from Japan. The FXT at 250 HP and 350Nm is even cheaper than a 1.6L Altis assembled in Thailand. There is just no comparison..

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MI could have brought in the eyesight technology t

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I'm thinking whether some performance and features were compromised,

safety feature: 7 airbags??? who verify?�

Bhp: 250??? tested?

Nm: 350Nm, highly doubt

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Edited by MQX87511, 28 April 2016 - 11:44 AM.

I'm thinking whether some performance and features were compromised,

safety feature: 7 airbags??? who verify?�

Bhp: 250??? tested?

Nm: 350Nm, highly doubt

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Singapore spec is 240bhp lah.

250hp is for US market.

Hi guys, does the XT have low tire pressure sensor?

No.

I'm thinking whether some performance and features were compromised,
safety feature: 7 airbags??? who verify?
Bhp: 250??? tested?
Nm: 350Nm, highly doubt
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Errrr. Why you say so leh?

I'm thinking whether some performance and features were compromised,
safety feature: 7 airbags??? who verify?
Bhp: 250??? tested?
Nm: 350Nm, highly doubt
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US or some overseas market always list the FXT at 250hp. But in Singapore it's spec at 241hp. Not sure why the difference but doubt I can feel the 9hp difference anyway.

7 airbags why must verify? It's listed as that by Subaru Singapore (MotorImage), so we have to take their word for it bah. What to do...it's the same for other manufacturers, either we go challenge their claimed specs or just believe we are getting our money's worth as promised.

Performance of the bhp/Nm I don't think there's any shortchange or compromise. Removing the Eyesight Safety System and Navigation module might have a play in the reduced OMV though.

Edited by razor54, 28 April 2016 - 04:08 PM.

for airbags, just look out for imprints or tags with SRS AIRBAGS. They are usually located at sides of seats, rear pillars... You go around the interior and check for 7 SRS AIRBAGS. [:p] But I doubt you want to test if they are in working condition.

Edited by Kangadrool, 28 April 2016 - 04:36 PM.

for airbags, just look out for imprints or tags with SRS AIRBAGS. They are usually located at sides of seats, rear pillars... You go around the interior and check for 7 SRS AIRBAGS. But I doubt you want to test if they are in working condition.

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Mine has 8 leh� :huh:

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I think FNA and FXT owners have a really good deal in Singapore from an OMV perspective. I really wonder how they manufacture it so cheap considering it comes from Japan. The FXT at 250 HP and 350Nm is even cheaper than a 1.6L Altis assembled in Thailand. There is just no comparison..

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Some locally fitted parts? leather? HU?

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FOREX plays a big part in imported goods.

USD was stronger than YEN, hence MIT cars are more expensive than MIJ cars.....

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I rem back in 2010/2011, a Mazda 6 2.5 and a BMW 318 has the same OMV of around $33k.... purely because EUR was cheap and YEN was expensive...

Edited by Notsogoodman, 28 April 2016 - 05:08 PM.

I'm thinking whether some performance and features were compromised,

safety feature: 7 airbags??? who verify?�

Bhp: 250??? tested?

Nm: 350Nm, highly doubt

......

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My mother in law drives an Altis. While it is a good car, reliable and everything you will expect from Toyota, it is just a car to get from point A to point B with no surprises and feel good factor.

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Considering that, I actually feel very happy to own a Forester because of the excitement you get every time you get into the car knowing it costs less (once again OMW point of view) than an Altis :)
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My mother in law drives an Altis. While it is a good car, reliable and everything you will expect from Toyota, it is just a car to get from point A to point B with no surprises and feel good factor.

Considering that, I actually feel very happy to own a Forester because of the excitement you get every time you get into the car knowing it costs less (once again OMW point of view) than an Altis :)

During the time I signed, Forester NA was 101k and Altis was going at 102K so literally it was really cheaper in dollar sense...

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