You've got such a super bad-ass Forester! That XT turbo-charged Boxer engine and all your mods make for one hell of an overlander! Liked and subscribed! Cheers!
@@FlowJunkie65Australia got legacy gt tuned by sti as well 276hp 2litre twin scroll turbo redline 7500rpm 6 speed manual , 2007 wrx tuned by sti 252hp was $8000 more than base wrx 230hp new
Hey mate, sorry I missed this comment. It's hard to say how steep the hills were! The steepest ones feel like they would be about 45 degrees but I doubt they'd be that 🤷♂️ Yeah Subaru symmetrical all wheel drive with a classic automatic and turbo works well!
Great video mate, love the Aussie bush mechanic skills well done👌 hopefully @Rallitek will help you out with some of the upgraded arms for all your efforts
Thanks mate, haha cheers it's always good when you can sort yourself out when you're in the bush! You've actually commented on this video which is not the one I had the mechanical issues on but thanks for checking the videos out👍🏻 yeah hopefully they can come to the party and help me out🤞🏻 they were great last time I contacted them when I first had this issue so I believe they'll do the right thing. I'll reach out to them this week 👍🏻
Dude! epic hill crawl....SKILLZ!! @ 7:15 ...Dope! Just bought a 09 XT ...def going to hit some trails and go on some camping adventures with it. Cheers !
Hey mate, I don't have experience with either of those things so I can't really comment on it... I have heard that raised King Springs are no good in the SH Foresters as they make the strut top out from over extending them. I run standard height HD Kings just in the rear with factory S-edition shocks all round and factory springs up front. I've found that to be a pretty good setup 👍🏻 obviously longer travel coilovers would be good for off-road but it's hard to get a balance of flex and also being able to carry all the gear you take away without the back sagging 🤷♂️ it's all a compromise so you just have to figure out what's most important to you👍🏻
Fantastic from the States!! I am currently deciding on a 2009 Forester XT w/60,000 miles in 2024. Is this car in your opinion a Keeper? This was a Great Day Already and dont feel bad about not trying the "Mountain of Rocks"! a Little to Narley for the Liking! Cheers for having the sense Not to!
Hey mate! Although they are getting a bit old now I've had mine for about 8 years so I'd say it's a keeper. I ended up going back and having a go at that section in a more recent video 👍🏻
Hey, sorry I missed this! I have seen some people use them but I don't have any experience myself. If you check out some Subaru offroad Facebook groups there's plenty of information on them👍🏻 Subaru's offroad Australia if you're in Aus or even lifted subie society. Cheers
Why is that? You don't like thumbs that bend backwards? 😂 Just joking! It's a good point! I usually keep my thumbs outside the wheel or at least on the face of the wheel and not inside but occasionally I'll put them in but only when using one hand and I'll really hang on so the wheel can't slip in my grip! Never had an issue and I've hit some good bumps while doing so👍🏻 I do agree though as a rule of thumb 😜 keep them out of the wheel👍🏻
Thanks, a 2.0 non turbo can do quite a lot but it will definitely have its limits compared to this... I think the S-edition that I have is one of the best stock setups for offroad in a Subaru with the 5eat it has a VTD center and being a traditional automatic paired with a good amount of turbo power it works really well!
Hey man, was wondering if you could tell me if you (or your mechanic) has any expectations on how long you could expect your XT engine to last for when subjecting it to this kind of use? Just bought one with 160K, and am interested to know what this kind of action does to the longevity
Hey mate, I'm at 152k roughly but it's been modified and dyno tuned since around the 25k mark... So far no engine issues at all! I have been through 2 rear diffs and 2 centre diff though 🤷♂️🚙💨 probably mostly because of the driver though 🤙🏻
Hello , I have an 2.0x manual with dual range and planning to buy an s edition with 5 at, does this gearbox suffers much in off-road, slow speed over rocky steep soils?
Nice one, in my opinion the S-edition is one of the best Subaru drivetrains available for offroad use. It's not dual range but being a true automatic with torque converter and turbo combination it works really well! Even better if you get it tuned with a few mods👍🏻
It's a full turbo back exhaust, it's made up of an Invidia dump pipe with a Hi-Tech Mufflers cat back and I've had the y pipe custom made to suit the lift 👍🏻
Hey mate, these wheels are aluminium so they're reasonably light weight however with the bigger and heavier mud tyres the wheel and tyre combo is about 30kg which is quite a bit heavier than the stock setup so it is noticeable.
Great video Monty. I've got a xt premium my2010 and I've been researching a lot. All roads lead to similar setup to yours, I'd be happy if I could do that type of stuff. The creek crossings ability are still bit of unknown. What's your thoughts on that?
Thanks mate, I appreciate it! Can't go wrong with a turbo Foz! Although I might be slightly biased... I've got a full snorkel and airbox now but I still haven't done a lot of water crossings so I'm still to find out the comfort level for my car but I think 700mm is probably close the the limit before you'll start floating the rear of the car. Cheers
@@MontyScottMonty, thanks for taking the time to reply, will take that into consideration. I just had one more question come to mind. I was watching a couple of guys say that even though the lifted foresters are great they are just limited by not having low range. I would say to them they probably should watch your most recent video! But what would be your comment about the low range?
Hi, glad to see you posting a vid again. Got a question for you. I am considering buying either 2011 S-Edition or 2009 2.0 XT, any issues with EJ255 engine of yours? Any head gasket/Ringland/Bearing failures while you had your Forester? Thanks - From Auckland NZ
Hey Kevin, I’ve got a 2009 2.0XT. If you can afford the S-Edition I’d go for it. Everything is upgraded in comparison. While I love my wagon I am envious of the extra power and better traction control system.
Thanks mate, I haven't had any issues with my engine and it's done about 150k with about 125k of that being modified and tuned running more power and torque than stock with a driver that gives it a hard time on the regular 🚙💨
The Subaru EJ255 engine is a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that has been used in various Subaru models, including the Forester. While it's a capable and popular engine, there have been some well-documented issues with it, including: Head Gasket Failures: The EJ255 engine is known for head gasket issues. Over time, the head gaskets can fail, leading to coolant and oil leaks. This issue is not exclusive to the EJ255 engine, as many Subaru engines have been affected by head gasket problems. It's essential to check the vehicle's maintenance history and see if the head gaskets have been replaced or repaired. Ringland Failures: Some EJ255 engines are susceptible to ringland failures, which can cause compression and performance issues. This is more common in vehicles that have been heavily modified or pushed to high levels of boost. If you plan to modify the car for increased performance, you should be aware of this potential issue. Bearing Failures: Like any engine, bearing failures can occur if the engine is not properly maintained or if it's subjected to harsh driving conditions. Regular oil changes and proper maintenance are crucial for preventing bearing issues.
most of the time when your off roading in the rain, by yourself it's not what your car/truck can do. it's about making a smart decision that your ego does not have to pay for.
This one is a local pine plantation but I won't be sharing the location sorry! In my new video I'm in the Grampians which is an awesome place to explore 👍🏻
You've got such a super bad-ass Forester! That XT turbo-charged Boxer engine and all your mods make for one hell of an overlander! Liked and subscribed! Cheers!
Thanks mate, I appreciate it! Yeah it's a great little setup 👌🏻
it a s edition they had 270hp factory not a xt 230hp this is a better model with paddle shifts 5 speed auto didnt sell in the states
@@coopsnz1 270 HP?!!! Wow!!!
@@FlowJunkie65Australia got legacy gt tuned by sti as well 276hp 2litre twin scroll turbo redline 7500rpm 6 speed manual , 2007 wrx tuned by sti 252hp was $8000 more than base wrx 230hp new
2000 forester sti legal in usa soon it has 250hp factory ! prices not to bad in japan atm but will go up
Glad to see you posting vids again. Smart call to not test the limits when your solo.
Thanks mate, yeah it was definitely a recipe for disaster! I'll be keen to get back there though 👍🏻
an estimated steep angle of the 'very steep hills would be good info'. quite impressed by the 4x4 system on the Subaru tbh
Hey mate, sorry I missed this comment. It's hard to say how steep the hills were! The steepest ones feel like they would be about 45 degrees but I doubt they'd be that 🤷♂️
Yeah Subaru symmetrical all wheel drive with a classic automatic and turbo works well!
That’s some steep terrain! Great video mate.
Thanks mate, yeah some of those climbs were pretty steep indeed! I'd be interested to go back when it's dry and see how slippery it is in comparison.
@@MontyScott Ide love to explore this area, looks amazing
Yeah mate, Victoria has plenty of awesome places to check out 👌🏻
Great video mate, love the Aussie bush mechanic skills well done👌 hopefully @Rallitek will help you out with some of the upgraded arms for all your efforts
Thanks mate, haha cheers it's always good when you can sort yourself out when you're in the bush! You've actually commented on this video which is not the one I had the mechanical issues on but thanks for checking the videos out👍🏻 yeah hopefully they can come to the party and help me out🤞🏻 they were great last time I contacted them when I first had this issue so I believe they'll do the right thing. I'll reach out to them this week 👍🏻
They are such capable vehicles...surprising should be in capitals.
Dude! epic hill crawl....SKILLZ!! @ 7:15 ...Dope! Just bought a 09 XT ...def going to hit some trails and go on some camping adventures with it. Cheers !
Thanks mate! Nice one, you'll love it! They're great little rigs👍🏻
This brings Back memories 😅 .
Totally awesome my guy! Love the footage you get
Thanks mate, it's good fun! I've got to try and do it more often 👍🏻
Nice cut man!
Definitely keen to have a look at that rock section
Thanks man, yeah we'll have to get back there with a couple of cars and have a crack at some of those more difficult sections 👍🏻
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Haha yep!😂
Great video thank u for sharing with us
No worries, thanks for checking it out 👍🏻
Great Video Monty! Awesome climb!
Cheers mate, yeah they were good fun!
Have Forester, will travel 😎👍👍
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U F' ing SAVAGE !!! 6:53 to 7:21 Awesome ! is it a stick or auto , & what kind & size of lift ? tire size also , Thanks !! 2 Severed Thumbs Up !!
Haha 🤣 it's auto but a 5 speed being the S-edition. All the mods are in the description 👍🏻
does anyone know what kind of wheels and tires those are?? looking to add something like that to my forester! Much appreciated and thank you!
Hey mate, they're method 703 with BFG km3s👍🏻
If you were to do suspension again, for handling offroad and twistys getting there, would you go for coilovers or the raised king springs?
Hey mate, I don't have experience with either of those things so I can't really comment on it... I have heard that raised King Springs are no good in the SH Foresters as they make the strut top out from over extending them. I run standard height HD Kings just in the rear with factory S-edition shocks all round and factory springs up front. I've found that to be a pretty good setup 👍🏻 obviously longer travel coilovers would be good for off-road but it's hard to get a balance of flex and also being able to carry all the gear you take away without the back sagging 🤷♂️ it's all a compromise so you just have to figure out what's most important to you👍🏻
Man, you are brave!!!
Haha thanks mate 🚙💨
Çok iyi be.
Fantastic from the States!! I am currently deciding on a 2009 Forester XT w/60,000 miles in 2024. Is this car in your opinion a Keeper? This was a Great Day Already and dont feel bad about not trying the "Mountain of Rocks"! a Little to Narley for the Liking! Cheers for having the sense Not to!
Hey mate! Although they are getting a bit old now I've had mine for about 8 years so I'd say it's a keeper. I ended up going back and having a go at that section in a more recent video 👍🏻
Have you had/heard off any experience using coilovers off road? Looking to replace stock suspension with better
Hey, sorry I missed this! I have seen some people use them but I don't have any experience myself. If you check out some Subaru offroad Facebook groups there's plenty of information on them👍🏻 Subaru's offroad Australia if you're in Aus or even lifted subie society.
Cheers
Привет братишка, подскажи что по лифт подвеске? Какие колёса стоят? Всех благ братишка.
I want hills like that! Actually looks steep on camera...
Yeah, they were properly steep! Definitely got the adrenaline pumping when I was sliding sideways halfway up those climbs!
Always keep your thumbs outside the wheel when offroad
Why is that? You don't like thumbs that bend backwards? 😂 Just joking! It's a good point! I usually keep my thumbs outside the wheel or at least on the face of the wheel and not inside but occasionally I'll put them in but only when using one hand and I'll really hang on so the wheel can't slip in my grip! Never had an issue and I've hit some good bumps while doing so👍🏻 I do agree though as a rule of thumb 😜 keep them out of the wheel👍🏻
ahhh,, S edition gearbox sounds, wonder if all subi auto boxes sound like that
The CVT definitely sounds different! I much prefer the sound of the old traditional autos👌🏻
Amazing video. Would a Forester 2.0 non turbo do the same stuff you did? In a market looking for a used one
Thanks, a 2.0 non turbo can do quite a lot but it will definitely have its limits compared to this... I think the S-edition that I have is one of the best stock setups for offroad in a Subaru with the 5eat it has a VTD center and being a traditional automatic paired with a good amount of turbo power it works really well!
Hey man, was wondering if you could tell me if you (or your mechanic) has any expectations on how long you could expect your XT engine to last for when subjecting it to this kind of use? Just bought one with 160K, and am interested to know what this kind of action does to the longevity
Hey mate, I'm at 152k roughly but it's been modified and dyno tuned since around the 25k mark... So far no engine issues at all! I have been through 2 rear diffs and 2 centre diff though 🤷♂️🚙💨 probably mostly because of the driver though 🤙🏻
@@MontyScott okay, cheers man
@@MontyScott
what's the cost of those fixes?
would like to compare with costs in my country
What tires are you running I’m having a hard time tracking down a nice set of tire I want mt tires or something more aggressive then a at tire
Hey mate, I'm running BFG Km3s they're definitely pretty aggressive 👍🏻
Hello , I have an 2.0x manual with dual range and planning to buy an s edition with 5 at, does this gearbox suffers much in off-road, slow speed over rocky steep soils?
Nice one, in my opinion the S-edition is one of the best Subaru drivetrains available for offroad use. It's not dual range but being a true automatic with torque converter and turbo combination it works really well! Even better if you get it tuned with a few mods👍🏻
@@MontyScott thank you for the answer, I already bought it, still think it’s more tarmac oriented, stock at least
And what type of exhaust cause I don't have that sound for mine
It's a full turbo back exhaust, it's made up of an Invidia dump pipe with a Hi-Tech Mufflers cat back and I've had the y pipe custom made to suit the lift 👍🏻
Are they steel rims? Can you feel the difference on the car with weight?
Hey mate, these wheels are aluminium so they're reasonably light weight however with the bigger and heavier mud tyres the wheel and tyre combo is about 30kg which is quite a bit heavier than the stock setup so it is noticeable.
Great video Monty. I've got a xt premium my2010 and I've been researching a lot. All roads lead to similar setup to yours, I'd be happy if I could do that type of stuff. The creek crossings ability are still bit of unknown. What's your thoughts on that?
Thanks mate, I appreciate it! Can't go wrong with a turbo Foz! Although I might be slightly biased... I've got a full snorkel and airbox now but I still haven't done a lot of water crossings so I'm still to find out the comfort level for my car but I think 700mm is probably close the the limit before you'll start floating the rear of the car.
Cheers
@@MontyScottMonty, thanks for taking the time to reply, will take that into consideration. I just had one more question come to mind. I was watching a couple of guys say that even though the lifted foresters are great they are just limited by not having low range. I would say to them they probably should watch your most recent video! But what would be your comment about the low range?
Gday auto or manual ? You do some amazing's feats
Thanks 😁 it's a 5eat in this Foz👍🏻
Location?
I won't be sharing the exact location but this is in Victoria Australia 👍🏻
Hi, glad to see you posting a vid again. Got a question for you.
I am considering buying either 2011 S-Edition or 2009 2.0 XT, any issues with EJ255 engine of yours? Any head gasket/Ringland/Bearing failures while you had your Forester? Thanks - From Auckland NZ
Hey Kevin, I’ve got a 2009 2.0XT. If you can afford the S-Edition I’d go for it. Everything is upgraded in comparison. While I love my wagon I am envious of the extra power and better traction control system.
Thanks mate, I haven't had any issues with my engine and it's done about 150k with about 125k of that being modified and tuned running more power and torque than stock with a driver that gives it a hard time on the regular 🚙💨
@@RumbleOverland Now both of you guys are teasing me haha. Not sure which one to go for haha. EJ207 or EJ255 - Forester :D
@@MontyScott Now both of you guys are teasing me haha. Not sure which one to go for haha. EJ207 or EJ255 - Forester :D
The Subaru EJ255 engine is a turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that has been used in various Subaru models, including the Forester. While it's a capable and popular engine, there have been some well-documented issues with it, including:
Head Gasket Failures: The EJ255 engine is known for head gasket issues. Over time, the head gaskets can fail, leading to coolant and oil leaks. This issue is not exclusive to the EJ255 engine, as many Subaru engines have been affected by head gasket problems. It's essential to check the vehicle's maintenance history and see if the head gaskets have been replaced or repaired.
Ringland Failures: Some EJ255 engines are susceptible to ringland failures, which can cause compression and performance issues. This is more common in vehicles that have been heavily modified or pushed to high levels of boost. If you plan to modify the car for increased performance, you should be aware of this potential issue.
Bearing Failures: Like any engine, bearing failures can occur if the engine is not properly maintained or if it's subjected to harsh driving conditions. Regular oil changes and proper maintenance are crucial for preventing bearing issues.
most of the time when your off roading in the rain, by yourself it's not what your car/truck can do. it's about making a smart decision that your ego does not have to pay for.
Yeah you're spot on, I had to check my ego for sure! I can always go back and do it another time when I've got some company 👍🏻
bro thats a fukin weapon nice rig
Thanks mate 👍🏻
Where is this nice place？
This one is a local pine plantation but I won't be sharing the location sorry! In my new video I'm in the Grampians which is an awesome place to explore 👍🏻
Hi mate, nice rig !!where did you get your snorkel?
Thanks mate, it's from Jmax engineering 👍🏻
Do you have low rang on youre
No low range, this is a 5eat 👍🏻
You talk too much