My daily driver is a 91 Subaru Loyale and my weekend toy is a 2008 Subaru Forester XT Sports. I've had the FXT for a few years, and its served me as a daily driver, mild off-roader, gear hauler, canyon carver, etc. Now that we have a few more vehicles, it's become more of a garage queen.

It's currently pushing around 300 wtq/whp with the 4-AT. I'm planning on a larger turbo this Summer to get closer to 350 whp. Here's my current mod list:

Exterior

C-West FRP (Asymmetrical) Hood Scoop
Primitive Front 3/16" Skidplate
SSI Front License Plate Delete

Interior

GT Cover Black Ballistic Nylon Seat Covers (rear seats)
Nardi 320 mm Sport Rally Steering Wheel - Perforated Leather
Nardi 320 mm Sport Rally Steering Wheel - Suede
NRG Quick Release
Subaru 2006 WRX One Piece Seats (two tone)
Subaru OEM Cargo Nets (4)
Subaru OEM Rubber Mats
SunTek Window Tint: 20% all-around, 5% moonroof
Works Bell Hub Adapter
Works Bell 30mm Steering Wheel Spacer

Engine/Exhaust

AMR Front Mount Intercooler, 5" Core (AMR-FMIC-0407BR-5)
APS Turbo Inlet
Cobb AccessPort
Cobb Turbo Heatshield
Cobb Catted DP
Cobb Forester Specific Catback Exhaust
Cobb Short Ram Intake
Grimmspeed VFxx Wastegate Bracket
Grimmspeed 3mm Phenolic Spacers
Grimmspeed 160* Thermostat
Grimmspeed EBCS
Hose Techniques Red 90* Coupler
Hose Techniques Red Throttle Body Coupler
IHI VF39
Kartboy XL Exhaust Hangers
Koyo Hyper V-Series Radiator (VH13026)
KS Tech TGV Block-Off Plates
KS Tech Secondary Air Pump Delete Plates
P&L Motorsports 38mm EWG Up-Pipe & Dump Tube
Prodrive Gold Oil Cap
Prodrive Gold Battery Tie Down
StylinMotors T-Bolt Clamps (Turbo to TMIC & TMIC to Throttle Body)
Subaru OEM 2008 STi TMIC
Subtle-Solutions Alternator Cover
TiAL 38mm MS-V External Wastegate
Tuned200 TMIC Splitter
Walbro GSS342 255 lph Fuel Pump
Zero Sports Radiator Shroud

Suspension & Handling

Fuji Heavy Industries Titanium Front Strut Bar
GTSpec Trunk Support Brace (GTS-SUS-1330)
Kartboy Botox Bolts
Kartboy Front and Rear Solid Endlinks
Mo-Boost LLWS
Subaru STi RSB Mounts and Clamps
Swift Forester Springs
Swift STi Fitment Front and Rear Stabilizer Bars

Brakes

Brembo OE 06/07 WRX Front Brake Rotors
StopTech Braided Brake Lines WRX Front Fitment
Subaru 4 Piston Front Calipers - Red
Subaru OEM WRX Brake Pads

Wheels/Tires

Dunlop SP Sport 600 - 245/40/18
Prodrive PFF7 - 18x8 - et51 - Anthracite

General Exclaim UHP - 225/45/18
Prodrive P-WRC1 - 18x7.5 - et46 - Crystal Titanium

My car's been through a couple of stages of modding based on it's intended use.

Bone Stock:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b163/Arthrogrian34/Forester/P1000850.jpg

Off Roader: (Stock suspension, General Grabbers 215/65/16, 3/16" skid plates)
http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z248/ducvanbui/043.jpg

Lowered on A/T tires and helping the gf (now wife) move:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b163/Arthrogrian34/P1020583.jpg

Lowered on Prodrive wheels and Summer tires:
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b163/Arthrogrian34/Forester/7.png

Power mods!
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b163/Arthrogrian34/Forester/Build3.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b163/Arthrogrian34/Forester/Dyno.jpg

Nice man, and now you've got a Pro4X! That's quite the collection!

Sexy, my next ride is going to be a lesbianmobile for sure :)

Nice ride! Never been too crazy about Subies, but the more I see modded up like this, the more appealing they are.

Nice lesbaru! lol ;)

Nice man, and now you've got a Pro4X! That's quite the collection!

Thanks! I've been missing our ability to venture off the beaten path, so the X should be a great vehicle for that.

Sexy, my next ride is going to be a lesbianmobile for sure :)

Thanks - that stigma definitely adds to the 'sleeper factor.':)

Nice ride! Never been too crazy about Subies, but the more I see modded up like this, the more appealing they are.

Thanks - they really are great vehicles, turbo or naturally aspirated. The aftermarket for them is quite large, since they're very very similar to the STi and WRX.

Some more pix:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_iVv0eT6_3Q/TA3QsssghzI/AAAAAAAAAWo/zo0zyDKLWzU/s800/P1030101-800.png

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-tn_y4dN3AFc/TA3QOLGQRiI/AAAAAAAAAWg/xHJHLXNcU8M/s800/P1030579-1024.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-1y425zjNgPE/TdL6Koqw9bI/AAAAAAAAKk4/YWr9X8t8luQ/s800/P1010757.JPG

//threadjack: check out the group buy for the 2nd gen weathertech products, you could order a set for your X and a set for the subie all at a discounted price: end threadjack\\

Looks tight! The WRX STi has been calling my name, and I think that may end up being my DD

nice subie! id like a WRX (non STI) as a DD someday

//threadjack: check out the group buy for the 2nd gen weathertech products, you could order a set for your X and a set for the subie all at a discounted price: end threadjack\\

Thanks, I'll take a look; I do need some rubber mats for the Xterra.

Looks tight! The WRX STi has been calling my name, and I think that may end up being my DD

Thanks! An STi would be a good daily driver, if you can resist modding the bejesus out of it. They're a bit overpriced in my opinion, though, especially for used models. Seriously, check out the 04-08 FXT; same engine as the STi or WRX, depending on the year. Insurance is cheap ($62/mo, full coverage through USAA). They haul a ton of stuff. They're easy to mod, and aftermarket parts are easy to find. You could find an 04/05 FXT with 60k-80k for $10-13k. The same year STi will be $5k more and has probably been beaten on. :)

nice subie! id like a WRX (non STI) as a DD someday

Thanks! They make great daily drivers, and can easily attack an auto-x, rally-x, drag strip or track on the weekend.

Thanks! They make great daily drivers, and can easily attack an auto-x, rally-x, drag strip or track on the weekend.

Yup that what i would do with it. A local BMW club runs an Auto X series a few miles away from me.

Here is my buddies Auto X run in his 04 WRX

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW0AcalLO_0

Awesome man. If you get in on it we'll have 11 to go to get the order started.

^^^Done deal. Signed up for front mats and the cargo liner. I already have two sets of mats for the Forester. :p

^^^Done deal. Signed up for front mats and the cargo liner. I already have two sets of mats for the Forester. :p

Awesome man, I can't believe recruiting actually worked haha.

Awesome man, I can't believe recruiting actually worked haha.

Indeed! I'm actually very familiar with the WeatherTech name, as they're quite popular amongst Forester owners. Our Xterra came with only the carpeted mats and no cargo liner, and the WT mats are a good deal at the group buy price. :)

Nice man! My buddy has a XT, its a mean car. I absolutely love it. Would love to own one some day.

Indeed! I'm actually very familiar with the WeatherTech name, as they're quite popular amongst Forester owners. Our Xterra came with only the carpeted mats and no cargo liner, and the WT mats are a good deal at the group buy price. :)

No kidding. I had them on my wish list but hadn't made the plunge yet and as soon as this group buy came along I jumped on it! 9 More people to go!

Nice man! My buddy has a XT, its a mean car. I absolutely love it. Would love to own one some day.

They are very mean, indeed!!! The 0-60 acceleration of a modded FXT is on par with $100k+ sports cars.

Check these out:

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XnCM9vXH0Y

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

No kidding. I had them on my wish list but hadn't made the plunge yet and as soon as this group buy came along I jumped on it! 9 More people to go!

Looking forward to getting them in the X! Just in time for trips to the beach and hiking trails. :)

Looking forward to getting them in the X! Just in time for trips to the beach and hiking trails. :)

We've just got to get the last few people on board and then we'll be able to make the purchase. If you know ANYONE who has an Xterra recruit them to the forums and have them get in on the group buy.

Building up my parts collection for my next round of modding. I'm currently making 300 whp/wtq at 17.5 psi, with a VF39 (stock STi turbo). The new turbo I'm getting is easily capable of 400 whp+, with the appropriate supporting mods. I'm aiming for a conservative 350 whp, with an automatic. :) That's about 450 hp at the crank, after factoring in drive-train losses. ;)

Parts list for 2nd round of power modding:

***APS SR56 (turbo)
***AMR front mount intercooler (largest one on the market)
***850 cc or 1000 cc injectors (have some 850s, but might go bigger...)
***3 inch MAF/intake (might have a custom one-off made that I designed)

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Mq2H2ZbyibU/TVwqvHYOfcI/AAAAAAAAJrE/IOGj5-QDCws/s800/Big%252520Maf.png

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-AxIeEBwv-rE/TWiwumvXFeI/AAAAAAAAJrE/nRvo6xDJfU0/s800/Big%252520Maf2.png

i think i just wet myself.......

i think i just wet myself.......

lol - I've designed a handful of parts for the shop that works on my car. As an engineer and CAD guru, it's also something I greatly enjoy. (Assuming you're referring to the intake I designed...lol)

Battery tie-down
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XZVBLCx4-7Y/TWis9TmKxbI/AAAAAAAAJrE/vVbsrfla4Ds/s800/Battery2.png


Motor mount
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-JZ-zJIrjxoE/TWdUetJSKnI/AAAAAAAAJrE/oPkXTgxF-v8/s800/AMP%252520Pitch%252520Mount.png

Here's the front-mount (FMIC) that's going on the car. 1,440 cu in of cooling power!

http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq78/AutoMasterAMR1/AMRFMICinst1.jpg