500+ HP Subaru Forester - One Take

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  • Опубліковано 25 тра 2015
  • Rene came all the way down from Canada with his 480 WHP Subaru Forester. We love the idea of a super-sleeper Forester, and this one doesn't disappoint!
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  • @EvanMoon
    @EvanMoon 9 років тому +130

    Boss Forester!! The boxy stance has always appealed to me, so all the slammed Foresters look really good, and the ones that are STI's guts on the inside are so sick. They say "me, my dog, my groceries, my kayak on top, and you in my rear view mirror".

  • @AlwaysBeSmart674
    @AlwaysBeSmart674 8 років тому +396

    He looks super nervous to let him drive his car

    • @rener6395
      @rener6395 8 років тому +232

      +Cameron Hud Nope, that's just me being socially awkward. Matt's a great guy; Very personable and an excellent driver.

    • @gtrick64
      @gtrick64 7 років тому +7

      Rene R Salut! Es-tu Québécois?

    • @Castdeath
      @Castdeath 5 років тому +14

      I like how most of Matt viewers are expert Physiatrists.

    • @noaidie
      @noaidie 5 років тому +7

      He was all over the road

    • @WillFPaul
      @WillFPaul 5 років тому +3

      @@rener6395 Hey man, just bought a 2011 FXT, want to squeeze out a little bit more horsepower on a tight budget; what do you recommend? Turbo swap and tune?

  • @dawgmanfat
    @dawgmanfat 9 років тому +363

    this is probably my favorite car that u have done on here, nothing better than a rocket small suv. I saw a blue forrester sti when i was in japan and always hated the fact we never got it in the states

    • @MttQaib
      @MttQaib 9 років тому +14

      There a many cars not in the States cuz american are haters only like their muscle

    • @Smackindaface
      @Smackindaface 9 років тому +34

      Hmoob Yaj Wrong

    • @vernonprice5986
      @vernonprice5986 9 років тому +7

      Hmoob Yaj Not true, I would have bought a Forester STi if it had been available here. As it was, I bought a Legacy GT after owning two WRXes, and then after that I got a 2011 STi. I would have loved to have been able to buy a Forester STi.

    • @MttQaib
      @MttQaib 9 років тому +1

      Vernon Price what u guys mean not true and wrong. I wouldn't even buy the Sti in the US if they offered the 22b, Sti spec c, Sti s202, and Sti RAR or all the other imports not in the States

    • @vernonprice5986
      @vernonprice5986 9 років тому +7

      Hmoob Yaj "american are haters only like their muscle"
      That is wrong, and not true. What don't you understand about that?

  • @Bones12x2
    @Bones12x2 9 років тому +25

    I love tuned Foresters. It's one of the best all around useful yet still fun cars IMO.

  • @RussNicholls
    @RussNicholls 9 років тому +277

    Gramps would be proud

    • @seanmurphy5447
      @seanmurphy5447 9 років тому +2

      Lol No ones going To get that reference hahah

    • @bigss2
      @bigss2 9 років тому +3

      sean murphy Just get me that tofu burger...

    • @redlinethin
      @redlinethin 9 років тому +14

      Russ Nicholls Actually its Super Gramps now

    • @TobyWhiteUK
      @TobyWhiteUK 9 років тому +3

      sean murphy lots of people watch MCM, Motortrend, Drive, Smoking Tire. I certainly do :)

    • @seanmurphy5447
      @seanmurphy5447 9 років тому

      Toby White i do too lol i was just kidding around lol jeez tough crowd

  • @seanstanley4085
    @seanstanley4085 8 років тому +99

    best sleeper on the planet

    • @GamerNxUSN
      @GamerNxUSN 5 років тому +2

      Are they though? I mean if I see an xt badge i know it's quick out of the box. Do i think sports car? No, but I certainly don't think sleeper, Pontiac Bonneville, sure, but fxt, no. Especially the easily identifiable hood scooped model prior to 2014. Sleeper indicates to me not easily identified as fast or sporty.

    • @waykool698
      @waykool698 5 років тому +8

      GamerNxUSN that’s because you know. Most don’t. Hence, sleeper.

    • @MyCrippledWings
      @MyCrippledWings 4 роки тому

      @@waykool698 a stock, 4th gen 4runner is half the horsepower of this built one (in the vid) still faster, and it's NA. On top of no Subaru regardless of model, comes close to the reliability of Toyota. So....¯\_(ツ)_/¯

    • @moneyseeker8886
      @moneyseeker8886 3 роки тому

      @@MyCrippledWings half as strong but the forester has a turbo which means the 4runner wouldn’t be able to catch up

    • @MyCrippledWings
      @MyCrippledWings 3 роки тому

      @@moneyseeker8886 not our 2011 Forester. It's a non turbo model. (Gets about same fuel economy my own 4runner does. It's not exactly fast, but not exactly slow either.) However, my mom's 2018 (she bought new) touring XT has it. And I can pull and pass hers up hill. So....¯\_(ツ)_/¯
      Fuel economy is only slightly better, but doesn't really make that all a difference when hers needs premium and I'm on regular, all for like a 2-3 mpg more on average. And my 4runners on ATs on top of it. (stock sized)

  • @Jakabre
    @Jakabre 9 років тому +14

    This owner is a cool, normal dude. Nice ride, much respect.

  • @DaveyC34
    @DaveyC34 9 років тому +9

    I like how the way you two look at modifying cars! I agree, bolt ons are worth doing yourself, but having the security of someone knowing better than yourself is so much better.

  • @hadynmcloughlin4661
    @hadynmcloughlin4661 2 роки тому +4

    Just picked a 2011 model with no mods as my next Dad project build, Inspiring video thank you

    • @RoGuExPaNcAkE
      @RoGuExPaNcAkE 4 місяці тому

      Did you get to do anything to it???

    • @happybeer1000
      @happybeer1000 29 днів тому

      @@RoGuExPaNcAkE i swapped a vf52 onto mine, cobb cai, turbo xs ebcs ,cobb catted dp, 270 whp, perfect balance for daily

  • @mattborman5780
    @mattborman5780 9 років тому +3

    Great video, Matt! You're really getting to work well with the owners/drivers in these one takes. Keep it up!

  • @StillthatguyJake
    @StillthatguyJake 8 років тому +4

    Saw this car up close and personal in Georgetown the other day. Have to say, looks even better in person! Very well put together!

  • @jackferriter2533
    @jackferriter2533 9 років тому +3

    Honestly, I think these One Take videos are some of the best videos to come out on youtube. They are on par with your friend Mr. Harris! Keep it up Matt

  • @Revitalyzed
    @Revitalyzed 9 років тому +40

    Super clean MR2. 500HP Forester. Canada's got some pretty nice cars Matt! Pretty excited to see what's next!

    • @mikelikefatcat
      @mikelikefatcat 9 років тому +3

      ***** Rene's forester is from washington

    • @Revitalyzed
      @Revitalyzed 9 років тому +3

      Mike Jones "Rene came all the way down from Canada with his 480 WHP Subaru Forester" Matt's description.

    • @rener6395
      @rener6395 9 років тому +16

      It was a mistake. I came down from almost-Canadia. Mike's right. Seattle.

    • @Revitalyzed
      @Revitalyzed 9 років тому

      Rene R Ahh I see. Dammit Matt lol

    • @arleyki
      @arleyki 9 років тому +4

      Rene R lolol "almost-Canadia"...

  • @lito777
    @lito777 9 років тому +4

    These one takes are awesome! So many differnet cars. Keep up the good work guys.

  • @BurnedAura68
    @BurnedAura68 4 роки тому +2

    Rene is a chill dude, just had him replace some stuff on my wrx last week lol. I saw this video from way back like 2 years ago. did not recognize him in person when I went to his shop

  • @socalsupercars420
    @socalsupercars420 9 років тому +16

    This is a very badass build.

  • @jacure123
    @jacure123 8 років тому +6

    reminds me of my old 05 forester xt. i had 30r turbo, coilovers, 6spd manual and the whole nine.:)

  • @ethangee96
    @ethangee96 9 років тому +103

    Thought this was a new episode of MCM when i saw the thumbnail :(

    • @jkflorida
      @jkflorida 9 років тому +2

      lol so did I.

    • @kanan348
      @kanan348 9 років тому +2

      Ethan Gee Same here .

    • @MrThekikster
      @MrThekikster 9 років тому +1

      Haha same

    • @SamsTechTips
      @SamsTechTips 8 років тому

      +Ethan Gee XD that's what made me watch it.

  • @BloodRaven1011
    @BloodRaven1011 9 років тому +1

    So cool, I didn't think much would excite me after that incredible V6 MR2, but this forester is so incredibly cool.

  • @WannabeTuners
    @WannabeTuners 7 років тому +1

    This cars got it all. Power, Practicality, All wheel drive. A wagon this clean is very rare.

  • @onesadtech
    @onesadtech 4 роки тому +3

    Watched this before, but I had to check it out again! Such an amazing build! Around 500hp is top-end for what you want in a street car imo. 😂

  • @bicyclewreck
    @bicyclewreck 9 років тому +16

    Just FYI, the steering rack from the 15 fits in the GR STi and WRX. So, if that is all you need to fit your XT, then yes, it will fit. There is a swap thread on iwsti.

    • @JoshuaWilliamsMA83
      @JoshuaWilliamsMA83 Рік тому +1

      Dude! I just bought a 2013 XT. Thanks for this piece of info!

  • @mdcohen
    @mdcohen 9 років тому +52

    For drive by shootings in Vermont this is the ultimate. Great build!

    • @rener6395
      @rener6395 9 років тому +9

      Best comment ever!

    • @mdcohen
      @mdcohen 9 років тому +7

      haha. All kidding aside its a great build. What I love about this hobby is that people can take a car and make it exactly what they want it to be.

    • @dallasbreault289
      @dallasbreault289 8 років тому +1

      +Michael Cohen Watch it pal.......I like guns, live in VT, and own a Forester........just kidding. But I do like guns, live in VT, and own a Forester!
      Subaru's are literally every third car here. Best mother F'n mud/snow/ice/rain/mountain/dirt road car EVER!

    • @denkmack
      @denkmack 8 років тому +1

      +Dallas Breault I hear yah I live in Illinois and own a gun .. I am tired of hearing that this car is a liberal car ... Co worker who says he went to liberal Vermont and said all he seen was foresters no pun intended just hate myself to be labeled !

    • @politicallyunreliable4985
      @politicallyunreliable4985 8 років тому +1

      +Dk DK Fellow Forester (has the man-pedel) and gun owner signing in.

  • @kungpaochicken1353
    @kungpaochicken1353 9 років тому +3

    that's a bad ass forester. sleeper status always seems to be more fun because you don't expect it

  • @somekindofabird-man7282
    @somekindofabird-man7282 7 років тому +238

    please just have like a 30 seconds of showing the car before you drive it smh

  • @dubprocesslbc
    @dubprocesslbc 9 років тому +32

    best car i ever owned..2010 Subaru Forester XT and I will never sell it. I went more with the off-road route but thats the beauty of the Foresters, you can go either way.

    • @Thomas22may
      @Thomas22may 5 років тому +1

      Do you still have your Fozzy?

    • @_cam-
      @_cam- 4 роки тому +1

      Thats the beauty of Subaru... I'm 16 so I can get a job my dream Subies are a Bugeye WRX STI, Bugeye wagon, and this the Subaru Forester

  • @Xsoul1000
    @Xsoul1000 8 років тому +2

    Rene, your car is amazing. Thanks for sharing it.

  • @ethangee96
    @ethangee96 9 років тому +83

    There is always a fly that has to suicide on the lens!

    • @zxbc1
      @zxbc1 9 років тому +78

      Ethan Gee Technically the fly was just minding his own business, until a giant slab of metal and glass came blazing by and murdered him.

    • @hisnameisiam808
      @hisnameisiam808 8 років тому +3

      +zxbc dude, have you seen a flies reaction skills?!

    • @surf403
      @surf403 7 років тому

      zxbc Im guessing youre a make love not war left thinking type huh?

    • @AshAirheart1995
      @AshAirheart1995 5 років тому

      surf403 if he is then so what. Ever listened to John Lennon’s IMAGINE!?

  • @thatamerican550
    @thatamerican550 8 років тому +4

    Really nice sleeper, looks very aethically pleasing as well

  • @callanklimts
    @callanklimts 9 років тому +3

    Real cool guy with a real cool build. Awesome!

  • @Antifaith29
    @Antifaith29 9 років тому

    This has to be one of the best builds ive seen here.
    Really seems like it's all been done properly without cheaping out anywhere.

    • @rener6395
      @rener6395 9 років тому

      Did you see the surge tank in the back (Pic on WheelWell)? i1202.photobucket.com/albums/bb371/eugeneutopia/2010%20FXT/FXT%20Build%20Thread/Built%20motor/Radium_zpsdpnxnivw_1.jpg

  • @wadesloan
    @wadesloan 9 років тому

    When I saw the title I knew this would be a great episode. I like this build a lot

  • @N54B30BMW
    @N54B30BMW 9 років тому +4

    Wow! I love the car. Great work!
    Rene the owner seems like a really cool dude who knows what he is doing. Massive respect!

  • @SexyBulldozerMan
    @SexyBulldozerMan 8 років тому +10

    foresters are amazing.

  • @mikejohnson5345
    @mikejohnson5345 5 років тому +1

    That is a really great car! I have had 6 subarus and currently have a 2017 crosstrek and love it.

  • @mikebakhsheshi8230
    @mikebakhsheshi8230 9 років тому +1

    The most badasss forester I've seen so far lol

  • @SpaceG95
    @SpaceG95 9 років тому +5

    I gotta love a tuner that my 6'4" azz can actually fit. Awesome job my man

  • @Creatorem94
    @Creatorem94 9 років тому +3

    That is beyond wonderful. I would really like to do something similar to a 05 or 06 outback xt. Great car!

  • @04passatbass
    @04passatbass 9 років тому

    This thing is too sick, and looks so clean! Good review Matt!

  • @simonhutton1
    @simonhutton1 9 років тому +1

    This is what the one takes are all about. Lols at the 8ft hop to the left! That woke you up Ferrah! Hehe good work buddy :)))

  • @jkflorida
    @jkflorida 9 років тому +7

    Looks like Moog's Forester! Very nice!

  • @JohnnyDeMaddalena
    @JohnnyDeMaddalena 9 років тому +3

    I love the Subaru Rally Team shirt just as much as the car!

  • @WldTraveller
    @WldTraveller 8 років тому +2

    Sweet Forester! Nice build!

  • @AleksT.RiffZillaInc.
    @AleksT.RiffZillaInc. 7 років тому +2

    1:18 lol "I feel so high!" he says it right there!

  • @DrRyan82994
    @DrRyan82994 9 років тому +5

    I always keep an eye open for manual XT's for sale, kind of a rare find and it sucks that the turbos tend to die

  • @Mr_Sentoo
    @Mr_Sentoo 9 років тому +17

    You know how you can spot Subaru owners at a car meet?
    They always wear Subaru branded cloths.

  • @christopherlopez8205
    @christopherlopez8205 8 років тому +2

    Clean looking, mad power. Very nice car!

  • @nateMEEZY
    @nateMEEZY 9 років тому

    This is one of the coolest cars I think you have done a one take on Matt. Lookin forward to the speed 6 you mentioned in the podcast a few weeks ago tho, hope that vid is coming soon!

  • @johnevanderveen
    @johnevanderveen 8 років тому +4

    I love this car so much. Perfect aesthetically. Kind of kicking myself for buying a 2012 Jetta GLI over one of these....

    • @rener6395
      @rener6395 8 років тому +1

      +John Vanderveen How about do an in-between? VW R32? Damn nice cars. It would be awesome if they offered an R32 in a sedan or wagon as well as a hatchback. Maybe they do?

    • @johnevanderveen
      @johnevanderveen 8 років тому

      I believe they offer a Golf R Sportwagen in Europe, that would be pretty rad as well!

    • @MrSystane
      @MrSystane 5 років тому

      Just read your comment and I know it's an old one. I had a 2014 GLI and traded it in for a 2014 Forester recently haha. Hope your vehicle choice worked out for you in the end dude.

  • @ItsJR516
    @ItsJR516 9 років тому +11

    4:07 bug hit the camera LOL

  • @ScapeUwa
    @ScapeUwa 9 років тому +1

    PIA KILLS IT with their Forester STI projects. So dope!

  • @tvanb
    @tvanb 9 років тому

    i'm digging the subtle induction and intake noises !

  • @Laser92dsm
    @Laser92dsm 9 років тому +7

    What I hated most about this generation XT, was that they only came in automatic. I wished they would have came in manual, but I'm sure Subaru didn't want competition for the WRX sales. Nice car though, built it to his tastes and hope he enjoys it.

    • @anonony9081
      @anonony9081 5 років тому

      You are right but luckily this gen has a sports mode and optional paddle shifters that makes up for the lack of manual Trans

    • @noredcr
      @noredcr 5 років тому +1

      @@anonony9081 umm no.

  • @revoltoff
    @revoltoff 9 років тому +491

    Matt, do you still smoke weed

    • @TheSmokingTire
      @TheSmokingTire  9 років тому +1230

      Revolt yes, it's good for you.

    • @NikoMoraKamu
      @NikoMoraKamu 9 років тому +20

      TheSmokingTire Matt Hello if you ever come to Spain , tell me , will be the beginning of a beautiful friendship ;)
      PS thanks for doing a magnific work

    • @adrian.p_
      @adrian.p_ 9 років тому +35

      TheSmokingTire you're the coolest car reviewer I've ever seen! awesome videos i'm enjoying these one takes a lot. i hope you do a 6spd manual r8 v8 or v10 one day.

    • @Ryan-9000
      @Ryan-9000 9 років тому +5

      TheSmokingTire playaaaaa!

    • @Adamo2JZ
      @Adamo2JZ 9 років тому +2

      TheSmokingTire LOL yes!

  • @01FozzyS
    @01FozzyS 9 років тому +2

    Yes! Representing the Fozzies!

  • @wilfreddiaz996
    @wilfreddiaz996 8 років тому +1

    A very awesome set up on this forester.

  • @bluestudio67
    @bluestudio67 8 років тому +26

    This is my kind of car. Really a great combo of things. Cool.

    • @rener6395
      @rener6395 8 років тому +2

      +bluestudio67 Thanks! It's got a larger turbo, correct suspension height and the '15 STI steering rack now. So much yay!

    • @bluestudio67
      @bluestudio67 8 років тому

      +Rene R So you were able to get the rack in there? That's great. Make a big difference? What I like the most about your car is the sleeper factor. They're fantastic utes, but a 500hp one.... oh yes.

    • @rener6395
      @rener6395 8 років тому +3

      +bluestudio67 The STI rack made a huge difference. Instead of feeling like a Forester with an improved suspension, it feels like you're driving an STI with an improved suspension, and the sense of being in a Forester (road handling-wise) is gone all together. Thanks for the kind words! I'm taking it to the drag strip at the end of the month with the new turbo setup dialed in, to see what kinds of times it'll do now. I'll be posting the video on my UA-cam channel.

    • @bluestudio67
      @bluestudio67 8 років тому

      I will be watching!

    • @iljin해결책
      @iljin해결책 8 років тому

      Agreed! I love love love my FXT, thought I would regret not getting an STI but being able to have fun and move almost anything when required has been a huge bonus, plus you always get those occasional shocked drives that pull and go "Wow I was looking around for a WRX or STI, that is that" and I tell them about the XT and how versatile it is.

  • @Afrocanuk
    @Afrocanuk 9 років тому +20

    We need brand new 1988-1991 Honda Civics back at the dealerships.

    • @cameronsmith1149
      @cameronsmith1149 4 роки тому +1

      I completely agree I think they should start with the 1st gen (1972-79) and go up from there, they would sell so many

  • @bignuts4555
    @bignuts4555 9 років тому +2

    I love the Forester. So awesome.

  • @momentum.zach.
    @momentum.zach. 9 років тому

    Love all these Subaru one takes!!

  • @brandoninks264
    @brandoninks264 7 років тому +4

    the chive on sticker gives it 10 more horsepower

  • @howie_mtb
    @howie_mtb 9 років тому +3

    The '15 steering rack will work

  • @strswag
    @strswag 9 років тому

    Man you are by far the best car reviewer out there, your videos are kickass and in-depth, and all around well made. Awesome work!

    • @rombierto
      @rombierto 9 років тому

      Are you serious? These are not reviews. These are friendly encounters between two guys who love cars.

    • @strswag
      @strswag 9 років тому

      When was your two cents called for?

  • @TheKolya1991
    @TheKolya1991 9 років тому +1

    Finally a Fozzie! My dream to make it out there with mine someday. Matt, Keep the great vids coming!

  • @thatsInzeyne
    @thatsInzeyne 9 років тому +3

    Is this the road you guys filmed the 135i with E92 V8 video on? Awesome car btw, 480 wheel in a Forester is mental.

    • @TheSmokingTire
      @TheSmokingTire  9 років тому

      ***** no, that was up near san francisco

  • @Pickle312
    @Pickle312 9 років тому +26

    60 fps still looks weird to me for videos, but video games don't. I dont know why

    • @kanan348
      @kanan348 9 років тому +23

      Pickle312 Because you are not used to it . All this years you consume media in 30 , 24(mostly in movies)fps.I love it personally . Especially stuff like this with a lot of motion.

    • @BalkanBoyBiH
      @BalkanBoyBiH 9 років тому +2

      Pickle312 ur not used to it thats why same goes for PC gaming i love 60 fps videos now begin it was also abit weird but now its the same feeling when i went from a ps4 to a PC with 30 fps vs 100 fps :p

    • @rfouR_4
      @rfouR_4 9 років тому +1

      Because frames in a camera are caught in motion with natural blur in movements and capture of natural light as the shutter opens and closes while frames in games are rendered one at a time instantly not smoothly captured. You need to have games at a higher frame rate to feel normal than you do film.

    • @Pickle312
      @Pickle312 9 років тому +5

      I studied video broadcasting and from my courses the general consensus is that, at least in cinema, 30fps is better and more natural to look at. Because of the lack of motion blur with 60fps video in part. I still prefer 30fps, but gaming 60fps.
      Getting used to it has nothing to do with it looking "better"

    • @kanan348
      @kanan348 9 років тому

      Pickle312 So you are saying smooth motion is not "better"?

  • @davidwright1743
    @davidwright1743 8 років тому +1

    AMAZING QUALITY

  • @XCozens
    @XCozens 9 років тому +1

    Repping the AB's! Nice. Sick Forester.

  • @whereisbenzo
    @whereisbenzo 9 років тому +6

    Matt the 2015 STi rack does go into the 2014 STi so it might be able to go into the Forester as well.

    • @BlakesGarage
      @BlakesGarage 9 років тому +1

      Alvin Rohani That would be a nice upgrade, wonder what that would cost.

    • @louishamilton9529
      @louishamilton9529 9 років тому

      blake866 around 600-650 depends where you buy it

    • @BlakesGarage
      @BlakesGarage 9 років тому

      Louis Hamilton Nice thats not bad for that precise quick steering.

    • @louishamilton9529
      @louishamilton9529 9 років тому

      Blakes Garage Yeah but at my point in my build I rather spend that on brakes or a Clutch.

    • @whereisbenzo
      @whereisbenzo 9 років тому

      If anyone is interested this is info on how it goes:
      www.iwsti.com/forums/showthread.php?t=268436

  • @miguelc1634
    @miguelc1634 7 років тому +3

    fuck, gonna have to buy a forester now.😮 that thing is a beauty

  • @ADRIANWINMILL
    @ADRIANWINMILL 7 років тому +2

    love the all blacks jumper

  • @Copedawg_340
    @Copedawg_340 9 років тому +2

    woo this forester is too clean!

  • @SearchEast2069
    @SearchEast2069 9 років тому +19

    IMO a car is not very sleepery when you black it out completely, lower it, and put an aftermarket exhaust on it because when I see (and hear) that car i'm going to say to myself "this thing has been tricked out, I bet its fast". Now of course you can never predict just how fast, some might not even be fast, but you just lose the element of surprise when you do these visual mods to your sleeper. Now, if I took my granny's Deville, dropped in an LS motor, and didn't alter the stock look or exhaust, NOW I have a true sleeper. see what I mean?

    • @rener6395
      @rener6395 9 років тому +7

      Antwon Jenkins It was just lowered last week, for this event specifically. It'll be back to normal ride height very soon. The exhaust is quiet unless it's opened up. The headlights and wheels can give it away if you know what you're looking at, but I think the term "sleeper", at least in part, assumes that the average person doesn't really know that to look for. It's been mistaken for an Uber taxi more than once (people actually got in it once), and most people think it's a soccer mom car. :)

    • @smumm
      @smumm 9 років тому +3

      Rene R The Uber part is funny as I have had the same thing happen to me before. Guy hopped in when I was sitting at a light and I was like, can I help you dude? (this was before I was slammed and I still had the stock rims)

    • @kellybrendan7555
      @kellybrendan7555 9 років тому

      Antwon Jenkins You have a point, but then it can also be a false positive of sorts. There's an XT around me, slightly lowered, nice wheels, and an exhaust. No idea what's under the hood, if anything. Now if you know cars you know an XT qualifies as quick, I mean 224 horse and AWD isn't a bad combo by any means.
      Small cosmetic changes like that could just be cosmetic and it's still just a relatively quick Forester, or maybe they aren't. Given that so many people ONLY make cosmetic changes, in a way I think the car's appearances almost assures it's just a relatively quick Forester, not a five hundred horsepower rocket...

    • @sthr2110
      @sthr2110 8 років тому +1

      Agreed...not a sleeper. If I saw that car on the street, I would immediately think it was modified.

  • @rener6395
    @rener6395 7 років тому +5

    This car is currently for sale!

    • @bradd4664
      @bradd4664 7 років тому

      How much are you asking for it?

    • @rener6395
      @rener6395 7 років тому

      All of the specs and price are here: www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f93/2010-forester-xt-limited-652762/

    • @ThatsDT
      @ThatsDT 7 років тому

      Rene R nooooo don't you do it 😓

    • @rener6395
      @rener6395 7 років тому

      It's been sold twice! I sold it 1-2 months ago and that guy sold it as well. It's living on the East Coast now!

    • @bebopclownshow
      @bebopclownshow 7 років тому

      Rene R
      Rene--where does she currently reside? Interested and in the NYC area

  • @33larrybirds
    @33larrybirds 9 років тому +1

    suby envy is taking me over.... love it bro!!!

  • @1shot1soul
    @1shot1soul 9 років тому +1

    Love this road so damn much!

  • @tkalyvas
    @tkalyvas 8 років тому +3

    Great car nice sleeper!! What are the car mods?? Engine and turbo and ecu? Thanks! Enjoy it man!!

    • @rener6395
      @rener6395 8 років тому

      +yellow boy Thanks! The easiest place to see the details of the build (inlcuding pictures and links to the places I bought the parts and their costs and timeline) is in the WheelWell link in the Smoking Tire review. The basics are a fully built motor (closed deck, cams, head-work etc), Blouch 2.5XTr Dominator turbo (Polka Pickle), coil-overs, sway and strut bars, 6-speed transmission swap (one of 3 or 4 USDM SH Foresters with the swap that I'm aware of), radium fuel surge tank with one 460lph pump in the gas tank and two 460lph pumps in the surge tank), ID 1300 injectors and other supporting mods. I've got an EFR7670 and ID1700's waiting to go in, as soon as Treadstone re-manufactures the turbine housing. Should get me in the mid-500WHP output range

    • @tkalyvas
      @tkalyvas 8 років тому

      Great built man!!!! I have something similar to mine. But not so much. Thaks again and keep up.

    • @GoreLeak
      @GoreLeak 8 років тому

      +Rene R How much would you say a build like this would run an average person? I'm definitely interested in creating such a gentle giant for when I start my new family :)

    • @rener6395
      @rener6395 8 років тому

      If you know what to get (all new parts) and do it all at the same time to reach 480hp, you'd be looking at $10 - $15,000, depending on how much you do yourself vs having a tuner do, and it's done with good parts and built with skill. That doesn't include all of the parts I've put on this though, just the stuff to get to that power level. I've had cosmetic stuff does as well, and bought items that aren't needed at this point, but were installed keeping the direction that the car will go in the future. Here is a good, basic breakdown for Subaru builds:

    • @rener6395
      @rener6395 8 років тому +2

      If there's some magical formula on how to properly build an EJ engine, chances are our top tuners have found it! Follow along as they offer a simple how-to guide to help point you in the right direction whether you're planning on building a 300 whp, 400 whp, 500 whp, or
      500+ whp engine.
      Per Quirt Crawford Of Crawford Performance
      300 whp: To obtain this horsepower level, the EJ motor only requires an
      upgraded intercooler, larger sized fuel injectors, and a retune of the ECU-no
      internal engine modifications are required. We highly recommend the use of an
      air/oil separator (AOS) on any turbocharged EJ motor to eliminate oil from
      coating both the intake tract and the inside of the intercooler, which causes a
      reduction in cooling efficiency that can cause detonation.
      400 whp: There are no internal engine modifications needed at this
      power level. The car would need a larger turbo, intercooler, fuel injectors,
      fuel pump, AOS, and retune of the ECU.
      500 whp: At his point, we suggest replacing the OE rods with a set
      of stronger, aftermarket forged rods, along with forged pistons, head studs,
      and the external components listed under 400 whp.
      500+ whp: The same engine components are needed in the 500-whp
      package but you will probably need a larger turbo, and of course, proper
      tuning.
      Per Albert And Robert Bonamici Of Auto Master AMR
      300 whp: The EJ20/EJ25 engines can handle 300 whp maximum with stock
      internals with no further modifications other than a proper fuel management
      tune.
      400 whp: We suggest a set of forged AMR pistons and billet rods to safely boost up the engine.
      500 whp: The same components previously mentioned in the 400-whp
      package but also include our AMR 9/16-inch "Big Boy" head studs, AMR
      plate hone, and O-ring the block to increase sealing of the heads to the
      cylinder block.
      500+ whp: Previously mentioned items with the addition of a line-hone
      to ensure proper bearing clearances, AMR billet crankshaft, and ductile iron
      sleeves for additional cylinder strength.
      Per Paul Yim And Paul Leung Of Yimi Sport
      300 whp: No modifications are required to the stock block, assuming all
      the bolt-on parts and ECU tuning are working in harmony.
      400 whp: For an EJ205, you should be doing a basic build on the
      block that would include forged pistons, rods, good bearings, and head studs.
      Obviously, quality machine work and tight tolerances/quality control are
      crucial. For an EJ255 and EJ257, all the block needs is a set of forged
      pistons. 400 whp (particularly on 91 octane pump gas) is when cylinder
      pressures are high enough that a random knock event can take out the stock
      pistons. The rest of the internals are more than up to the task.
      500 whp: We suggest adding forged rods, aftermarket rod and main
      bearings, and ARP head studs to the EJ25 along with making sure that the oiling
      system and cooling system are in 100 percent operating order.
      500+ whp: For over 550 whp, we recommend sleeving the block, as the
      stock sleeves can become a failure point. For really high-horsepower
      applications, pinning the mains and oversized head studs and/or an O-ringed
      cylinder head may become necessary.

  • @andrewa3362
    @andrewa3362 9 років тому +3

    In the background of one of your one takes there was a yellow Ferrari, I think it may have been a 360 judging by the back, will that eventually be posted or was the car not there for a one take?

    • @TheSmokingTire
      @TheSmokingTire  9 років тому +29

      Andrew A if I remember correctly it was a 355 GTS, and no, that was not part of our shoot. It was just there hanging out. I do have a manual gearbox 430 Coupe coming up though.

    • @ipawdutube
      @ipawdutube 9 років тому +1

      TheSmokingTire They have open gate shifters, right? Was it very 'clacky' I guess is the right word? Idk how to explain other than the word 'satisfying'.

    • @TheSmokingTire
      @TheSmokingTire  9 років тому +5

      Dan yes, the click, click is awesome when shifting.

    • @ipawdutube
      @ipawdutube 9 років тому +1

      TheSmokingTire
      I'm really happy to hear that! It was one of the things that made the Audi R8 awesome in my opinion was the open gate gearbox, it gives an amazing noise and feel.

    • @andrewa3362
      @andrewa3362 9 років тому +2

      TheSmokingTire With a well off LMU student in the passenger seat?

  • @MrMnMade
    @MrMnMade 9 років тому

    easily my favorite one so far!! God damn I love me some forester action!!

  • @zacpetersen893
    @zacpetersen893 9 років тому

    Glad to see you're wearing the All Blacks jacket !

  • @AdamGMarcum
    @AdamGMarcum 7 років тому +3

    This Forester is for sale right now.

  • @Crisheight
    @Crisheight 9 років тому +3

    What kind of tires?

    • @recklessactn
      @recklessactn 9 років тому +4

      Durararide!! Michelin Pilot Super Sports

    • @Crisheight
      @Crisheight 9 років тому

      thanks it was a bit hard to hear in the video for me.

    • @rener6395
      @rener6395 9 років тому +7

      Durararide!! Sorry, I have a low voice and I mumble

    • @RudigerDumiharter
      @RudigerDumiharter 9 років тому +1

      Rene R nice car

    • @Crisheight
      @Crisheight 9 років тому

      Rene R no worries, it was just bad timing with the both of you talking one after another really fast. I was just interested in what you chose, maybe in the future I'll be able to throw on a nice pair myself.

  • @CrossWindsPat
    @CrossWindsPat 9 років тому

    SOOO MUCH GREATNESS HERE!!!
    SLEEPER FTW!!!

  • @MrPantopantalones
    @MrPantopantalones 9 років тому +1

    What an awesome sleeper!

  • @ArthurR
    @ArthurR 9 років тому +5

    ONLY 500+ HP...???

  • @iantownsend5480
    @iantownsend5480 8 років тому +1

    I must say I love these

  • @TimmahNZ1
    @TimmahNZ1 9 років тому +1

    Digging the All Blacks jersey! And the car of course :)

  • @xDRAN0x
    @xDRAN0x 9 років тому +1

    awesome build Rene.

  • @chufa72
    @chufa72 9 років тому +1

    Nice to see this car! There are a couple of fast Foresters here in the Des Moines area that autocross with me; very nice cars (and guys)

  • @WarShrike
    @WarShrike 9 років тому +1

    Thanks alot, now I have to go look at Foresters on e-bay again...

  • @joelgaspar1673
    @joelgaspar1673 9 років тому +1

    Awesome ride!

  • @steadyfetti
    @steadyfetti 6 років тому

    Love Foresters, need a build like this one!!!

  • @kamikazekeebler
    @kamikazekeebler 9 років тому +1

    I own a forester, when it grows up, it wants to be like this.

  • @andresalizaga1
    @andresalizaga1 4 роки тому

    Just got a 09 FXT
    Makes several SPG's (smiles per gallon)
    Awesome ride, good for driving slow and when someone tries to pass you drop a gear and dissapear :)

  • @tropmonky
    @tropmonky 9 років тому

    Love love love Foresters! I'd love to have this car! Good pick

  • @Primitivegarage915
    @Primitivegarage915 9 років тому

    This is just awesome!

  • @BigfootRunning
    @BigfootRunning 2 роки тому

    My black 09 Fozzie XT (auto) is getting a new sti engine, bigger turbo, turbo back exhaust, vented brakes and repaired front suspension as I type this. Decided it was as keeper. Love the Fozz and it’s getting a second lease on life.

  • @F4izzle
    @F4izzle 4 роки тому +1

    So sick!

  • @Stigs722
    @Stigs722 9 років тому

    One of the most interesting cars yet!

  • @greezay
    @greezay 9 років тому

    Nice ride! I didn't even notice the bug till about 8:30 into the video. Hehe! Love the 60fps though. It looks great!