@@MatthewHeiskell "hahaha, and a girl was driving!" Can this be anymore sexist? Women drive off road all the time. Off roading isn't just limited to men? Get real. Also, your Subabru is lifted and visibly see that you put other after market parts onto your subaru for off roading. You're those types of people who are making a statement than is about off roading.
Black Bear is not a technical trail. It's the pucker factor that makes it infamous. I've been on plenty of trails in a stock Jeep that a Subaru can't do. And I don't have to let my transmission cool.
Epic. Great drone work. Amanda’s a real trooper. Great driving skills. The waterfalls are amazing. But hey….. that’s not for the faint of heart. Super production on the vid. Keep em coming. It was an amazing ride.
Many, many thanks! 😄 Yeah, I noticed the seatbelts when I was editing. We usually don't wear them offroad, but I guess we don't usually have massive drop offs right next to us, haha. But I would prefer a quick death instead of barely surviving 10 roll overs and being stuck in a crunched car at the bottom of a remote valley.
I appreciate the video and information. I'm hoping to be able to do Black Bear Pass when I make the cross country trip next year. ('22 FW, 2" lift and skids)
Nice setup! You'll have no problem! I recommend Imogene pass too. You just need to check to see when your desired trails are open. This website will help you. www.sanmiguelcountyco.gov/406/Road-Conditions
Excellent video! I have been watching videos of Black Bear Pass for 10 or 15 years. I really enjoy watching the videos, but I wouldn't drive over Black Bear Pass if you paid me! I really enjoyed your video and it was great to see a Subaru do that. The young lady driving is way braver than me.
Many thanks! 😄 It's a beautiful, epic trail, potentially very deadly, but not technically challenging. High stakes, but low difficulty. My wife says thanks for the complement!
Your wife's face on some of these obstacles is hilarious. 😂 She did amazing though! Gonna see if I can convince my wife to drive Engineer/Cinnamon as an into to off-roading when we're there in a few weeks. Great video.
Yes!!!! The Alpine Loop is so epic! Those trails are easier, but air down to about 18 psi for the improved comfort. They are long and just kinda wear you out. You should get the fall colors too!
Thanks! Yeah, I noticed the seatbelts when I was editing. We usually don't wear them offroad, but I guess we don't usually have massive drop offs right next to us, haha. But I would prefer a quick death instead of barely surviving 10 roll overs and being stuck in a crunched car at the bottom of a remote valley, haha.
@MatthewHeiskell pretty much. There is a trail up north and a couple offroad parks I'd like to get to. I've only got about 2k miles on the new outback wilderness but saving up and planning mods asap. I really appreciate the videos for knowledge and inspiration.
Nice! Delete those swaybars! Delete the rear one for sure. Try driving without the front one. If you can't live without it, get the rallitek quick disconnect endlinks. You can DOUBLE your articualtion for free. And it is a reversible mod. ua-cam.com/video/_N0hZR-IxfQ/v-deo.htmlsi=xItOS4y-59gpfLIv
Totally worth the watch. A but at the edge of my seat a few times. Wondering if I’ll find the front bumper/skidplate setup in your past posts. Also wondering if it would work for my lifted 2013 XV. Thanks for the great video work and armchair adventure.
Many thanks! 😄 I built that bumper and skid in my garage solo. The one before it, my friend did the welding. He's a video about the design and construction. ua-cam.com/video/cwDUctWmek4/v-deo.htmlsi=BJgPg-PK0CO9eAPb
Awesome video! That looks like a fun road, I’d like to try it someday in my lifted outback! Was cool seeing you driving back on the highway later that day too haha
This right! Haha. Fully independent suspension and no swaybars is the most comfortable suspension setup. We can comfortable move a lot faster than something with solid axles. The scan gauge is mounted with double sided tape, the GPS has a normal mount behind it that attaches to that part of the dash. The real trick is pulling the closest vent out, and passing the power and data cables down through the opening, then reinstalling the vent.
@@MatthewHeiskell Just noticed I mistyped Keeps. Meant Jeeps. Thanks for the reply. I checked your other videos and found what I was looking for. Thanks! Great content.
Thanks! 😄 The Forester Wilderness and all the other Wilderness models come with transmission coolers. If you don't have one, you should consider adding one. I added one to my 2019 Forester. I made a tutorial video. ua-cam.com/video/nmiQ6tZj6YE/v-deo.htmlsi=io3bjUVEj7u1rGEx
What kinda Toyota do you have? TRD is just a trim, haha. The Forester Wilderness has 9.2" of clearance from the factory, I got another inch from the taller tires and 1.5" from the Ironman suspension, so it has about 11.7" of clearance.
Thanks! 😄 This is the most recent version that I built completely by myself. The version before, the one on the 2019, we made a build video if you want to learn more. ua-cam.com/video/cwDUctWmek4/v-deo.htmlsi=rkHj2bgg3ccEU9No
It was a blast! The 2019+ Foresters have 8.7” from the factory, according to Subaru. With the Ironman suspension and the larger tires, it’s a bit more, about 11.7 inches total.
Great video but would be nice if you mentioned what kind of driving mode you were in and when you changed it as you're going through the mountain pass. I'm a new subsciber. Luv the Forester. Jim
There’s not much you can change. On trails like this you air down and turn off all nannies and enable x mode and hill assist. If you have dual x-mode you use whatever turns off the most nannies.
She, my wife, just drove the car like normal. It's a 2024 Forester Wilderness. The only thing we did was air the tires down to 18 psi for more comfort and grip. We didn't use x-mode or hill descent control.
@@MatthewHeiskell as tough as that mountain pass was in that trail I can't believe you didn't use x mode that is amazing and I think the extra ground clearance I think a 2-in lift? really helped
Yeah, I noticed the seatbelts when I was editing. We usually don't wear them offroad, but I guess we don't usually have massive drop-offs right next to us, haha. But I would prefer a quick death instead of barely surviving 10 roll overs and being stuck in a crunched car at the bottom of a remote valley, haha.
You should plan to visit Colorado for a week next summer! The San Juan mountains are very special. Rocky Mountain National Park and Great Sand Dunes National Park are also awesome too!
Nice video guys and amazing views! I own a Forester 24 and where I live (Quito, Ecuador) we are around 9.000 to 10.000 ft on average. I felt that my Subie struggles in high altitude, is there any recommendation that you can provide to improve the performance at high altitude places?
Im seriously considering a small 50 shot of NOS for altitude climbs. The existing systems can handle it since they are down 35% in power already. You would just be making it behave like it’s closer to sea level.
@@MatthewHeiskell Thank you. I have a 2017 subaru outback 4 cylinder that Ive taken on some mild trails before but Im trying to get educated on techniques and some mods to get on more challenging trails!
I feel like you guys are going way too quick in some parts, maybe I'm wrong and the camera portraits the speed differently but please be careful guys, good video 💪
I just paid off my 4runner and I'm looking at another debt already. The Forester is something I've been eyeballing. Any input on what year models you would avoid?
Why not modify the 4Runner a bit instead of buying another vehicle? A little lift, slight larger tires, and some skid plates and rock sliders and you can go anywhere you want. I'm very familiar with the SK model Foresters. 2019-2024. I have a 2019 and a 2024. They are great. Just don't get a Forester XT, they have the worst gearing, haha.
@@MatthewHeiskell I've completed the 4runner build. It's sitting at 230,000 miles so I'm trying to get something else to give the Toyota a little rest. I've been developing a little crush on the Subarus lately.
For sure! I was trying to think of a good place to mount an aluminum box for heating food. That would be so cool to pop some food in there and drive for an hour then stop have some hot pockets or something.
Yes, I dropped the tires down to 20 PSI. This added some cushion and traction without sacrificing too much clearance. The Forester has a massive engine bay, so you can run on-board air like me. I made a video about how to do it. ua-cam.com/video/gBaJqTB8pOU/v-deo.htmlsi=taNuzqWfjP6tvPao
Yeah, I noticed that too while editing, but I'm not sure seatbelts would make a difference when you roll 20+ times into a remote valley. I'd prefer a quick death, haha.
Good question! The most important one is free and reversible! Disconnecting or deleting your swaybars. I made a video about it. It doubles your suspension articulation, way more comfort and traction off road. ua-cam.com/video/_N0hZR-IxfQ/v-deo.htmlsi=SjencZxEtMRE6wZZ I have Ironman suspension and larger tires. 245/65R17 Nitto Nomad Grapplers, skidplates, and a DIY winch bumper.
I made the bumper myself! My friend helped me make an earlier version. I made a video about that one if you want to check it out: ua-cam.com/video/cwDUctWmek4/v-deo.htmlsi=7QfSx2ouxG-11z31
I love my Forester Wilderness, but Subaru should have dumped the CVT a long time ago. And they should have made the Japanese plant facilitate at least the same lift and stock tire size as the Outback Wilderness. My only gripes.
Or just use the Toyota DCVT launch gear approach as a 25:1 crawl gear. Toyota and Subaru already have a partnership, no reason they can’t make a DCVT happen. A DCVT w/25:1, 30” tires, and 11” of clearance would make it perfect.
The early CVTs earned a bad reputation, but the modern ones are fine if you add a cooler and monitor the temps. I've been abusing my 2019 Forester since it was new without a single issue. The current Foresters can actually fit larger tires than the current OBWs. The OBs that are a few years old can run slightly larger tires though. The CVT is the reason that I can still get 30 mpg on the highway at 65-70 mph. It ALWAYS has the perfect gear ratio, even after changing to larger tires.
Yeah, I noticed the seatbelts when I was editing. We usually don't wear them offroad, but I guess we don't usually have massive drop offs right next to us, haha. But I would prefer a quick death instead of barely surviving 10 roll overs and being stuck in a crunched car at the bottom of a remote valley, haha.
I said oncomming traffic, but I meant people comming along the trail. We usually go a pace much quicker than most 4x4s. Yeah, I noticed the seatbelts when I was editing. We usually don't wear them offroad, but I guess we don't usually have massive drop offs right next to us, haha. But I would prefer a quick death instead of barely surviving 10 roll overs and being stuck in a crunched car at the bottom of a remote valley, haha.
The boys all have the big jacked up Jeeps and a Subaru Forester strolls by. Gotta love it.
Yeah, that was RIGHT after the famous "steps" haha, and a girl was driving! 😂
@@MatthewHeiskell "hahaha, and a girl was driving!" Can this be anymore sexist? Women drive off road all the time. Off roading isn't just limited to men? Get real. Also, your Subabru is lifted and visibly see that you put other after market parts onto your subaru for off roading. You're those types of people who are making a statement than is about off roading.
@@photomaker4502someone pissed in your cornflakes huh
Black Bear is not a technical trail. It's the pucker factor that makes it infamous. I've been on plenty of trails in a stock Jeep that a Subaru can't do. And I don't have to let my transmission cool.
@@photomaker4502Relax. Have some fun.
Absolutely awesome video! Will have to watch again and gather everything I can. Congrats!
Thanks Bruce! It's a beautiful trail, potentially very deadly, but not not very technical.
Didn't fall off the mountain. 10/10
Epic. Great drone work. Amanda’s a real trooper. Great driving skills. The waterfalls are amazing. But hey….. that’s not for the faint of heart. Super production on the vid. Keep em coming. It was an amazing ride.
Great video, thanks for sharing it. Excellent photography and top driving skill. Fantastic team work.... Congratulations on an outstanding adventure.
Thank you for your encouraging message! 😄 It means a lot!
Is your Forrester stock? Amazing video! I am really impressed.
Well done epic track and great drive from your partner
Many thanks mate! 😄
Wow - not a Sunday afternoon drive!!! Well done.
Haha, it'd be funny if you said, "oh, I know a shortcut to get to Telluride." 😂
Spectacular video, nice mods on the Subaru, great drone flying and nice driving!
SEATBELTS…. Especially off-road on a road like that.
Many, many thanks! 😄 Yeah, I noticed the seatbelts when I was editing. We usually don't wear them offroad, but I guess we don't usually have massive drop offs right next to us, haha. But I would prefer a quick death instead of barely surviving 10 roll overs and being stuck in a crunched car at the bottom of a remote valley.
I appreciate the video and information. I'm hoping to be able to do Black Bear Pass when I make the cross country trip next year. ('22 FW, 2" lift and skids)
Nice setup! You'll have no problem! I recommend Imogene pass too. You just need to check to see when your desired trails are open. This website will help you. www.sanmiguelcountyco.gov/406/Road-Conditions
Incredible video! Great filming and way to go tackling those trails. Amanda has nerves of steel! :)
Many thanks! 😄 We appreciate you nice comment!
The head-scratching look of all the rubicon owners is too funny.
Yeah! Passing them right after the famous "steps" was perfect! 😁
A Rubicon can go places in 2WD that the Suby can't.
@csuengr Well, yes. Obviously it can. My point is that's it's funny to see the reactions.
A place for a travelling movie. Thank you.
Many thanks! 😄
Excellent video! I have been watching videos of Black Bear Pass for 10 or 15 years. I really enjoy watching the videos, but I wouldn't drive over Black Bear Pass if you paid me! I really enjoyed your video and it was great to see a Subaru do that. The young lady driving is way braver than me.
Many thanks! 😄 It's a beautiful, epic trail, potentially very deadly, but not technically challenging. High stakes, but low difficulty. My wife says thanks for the complement!
Love the longer videos. Hope to see this thing in the snow in some videos!
Oh! That's cool to hear! I was worried that it was too long. Yeah, this winter I want to film some snow wheeling adventures.
Great job on the video. That whole area is awesome.
Thanks! 😄 Yeah, the San Juan Mountains of Colorado are my favorite!
Your wife's face on some of these obstacles is hilarious. 😂 She did amazing though! Gonna see if I can convince my wife to drive Engineer/Cinnamon as an into to off-roading when we're there in a few weeks. Great video.
Yes!!!! The Alpine Loop is so epic! Those trails are easier, but air down to about 18 psi for the improved comfort. They are long and just kinda wear you out. You should get the fall colors too!
Great adventure- love seeing your Forester do so well! You really should be wearing your seatbelts tho- that part is not ok.
Thanks! Yeah, I noticed the seatbelts when I was editing. We usually don't wear them offroad, but I guess we don't usually have massive drop offs right next to us, haha. But I would prefer a quick death instead of barely surviving 10 roll overs and being stuck in a crunched car at the bottom of a remote valley, haha.
@MatthewHeiskell how is it not beeping at you, my outback won't shut up till their clicked.
Man, that was fun to watch. Nice job. Crazy what Subi’s are capable of.
Many thanks! 😄 Glad that you enjoyed it. They are very capable vehicles, safe, efficient, and AFFORDABLE compared to most 4x4s.
A couple of hairy spots for sure. Nice job to you both! I gotta get out of Florida and back to the mountains😂
Many thanks! 😄 Yeah, just swamps and mud in Florida, right?
@MatthewHeiskell pretty much. There is a trail up north and a couple offroad parks I'd like to get to. I've only got about 2k miles on the new outback wilderness but saving up and planning mods asap. I really appreciate the videos for knowledge and inspiration.
Nice! Delete those swaybars! Delete the rear one for sure. Try driving without the front one. If you can't live without it, get the rallitek quick disconnect endlinks. You can DOUBLE your articualtion for free. And it is a reversible mod. ua-cam.com/video/_N0hZR-IxfQ/v-deo.htmlsi=xItOS4y-59gpfLIv
Totally worth the watch. A but at the edge of my seat a few times. Wondering if I’ll find the front bumper/skidplate setup in your past posts. Also wondering if it would work for my lifted 2013 XV. Thanks for the great video work and armchair adventure.
Many thanks! 😄 I built that bumper and skid in my garage solo. The one before it, my friend did the welding. He's a video about the design and construction. ua-cam.com/video/cwDUctWmek4/v-deo.htmlsi=BJgPg-PK0CO9eAPb
Incredible video
Many thanks! 😄
Awesome video! That looks like a fun road, I’d like to try it someday in my lifted outback! Was cool seeing you driving back on the highway later that day too haha
Yeah, you've got to hit it when it opens again! It was cool seeing you too! Cheers! 😄
Great video, the Subaru is tearing it up.
Many thanks! 😄 It's pretty dang capable with a couple little mods.
what mods did you do?
Turning radius on the Forester is pretty sick. I'm always amazed by how tight mine can turn.
Yeah, it’s pretty amazing. Super useful in town and on the trail!
Jeeps moving out of the way for a Subaru. RESPECT! Great video. How do you have your GPS and accessories attached to the top of your dash?
This right! Haha. Fully independent suspension and no swaybars is the most comfortable suspension setup. We can comfortable move a lot faster than something with solid axles. The scan gauge is mounted with double sided tape, the GPS has a normal mount behind it that attaches to that part of the dash. The real trick is pulling the closest vent out, and passing the power and data cables down through the opening, then reinstalling the vent.
@@MatthewHeiskell Just noticed I mistyped Keeps. Meant Jeeps. Thanks for the reply. I checked your other videos and found what I was looking for. Thanks! Great content.
Nice vid. I appreciated the updates on the trans temps. Wilderness must be more efficient cause id be burning up
Thanks! 😄 The Forester Wilderness and all the other Wilderness models come with transmission coolers. If you don't have one, you should consider adding one. I added one to my 2019 Forester. I made a tutorial video. ua-cam.com/video/nmiQ6tZj6YE/v-deo.htmlsi=io3bjUVEj7u1rGEx
Thanks for sharing brother. Yall did good. I think the ascent could have made it buuuut after a lift 😂
Thanks! 😄 Yeah, throw a lift on the big thing! I'd delete the rear swaybar, but maybe leave the front one.
@@MatthewHeiskellI will return and I will concur!! 🎉
And that is why the Park Service stepped in. They stack destroyed Subarus like cord wood up there in the summer.
hahaha
NICE video!! Thanks for sharing! What is your clearance on your Subie? I have stock Toyota TRD and would like to try this next fall. 😃
What kinda Toyota do you have? TRD is just a trim, haha. The Forester Wilderness has 9.2" of clearance from the factory, I got another inch from the taller tires and 1.5" from the Ironman suspension, so it has about 11.7" of clearance.
Go Subaru! You guys did great! Looks like someone hit a bit too hard before you @2330.
Many thanks! 😄 Yeah, it looks like someone hit their engine oil pan and bled oil on the rocks 😳
Great Video. What oil do you use in your differentials?
You can use pretty much any 75w-90 gear oil.
@@MatthewHeiskell That’s what I thought. I saw Supertech 75w-90 API-GL5 at Walmart and I was thinking about getting it but wasn’t sure.
@@terrellboyd7583 Yeah that's good stuff.
Hey man I love your bumper. Where did you get it please?
Thanks! 😄 This is the most recent version that I built completely by myself. The version before, the one on the 2019, we made a build video if you want to learn more. ua-cam.com/video/cwDUctWmek4/v-deo.htmlsi=rkHj2bgg3ccEU9No
Hello, does your tires are 225 60 r17 like mine? And did you lift him? I also have a Subaru Forester in Switzerland
Hallo! Ich habe höhere und breitere Reifen. 245 65 r17 kann man ohne Hebebühne montieren, aber ich habe die Ironman-Federung.
@@MatthewHeiskell Okay thank you, I'm going to talk about it with my Subaru dealer 🙂
How much clearance do you have? That looked like fun!
It was a blast! The 2019+ Foresters have 8.7” from the factory, according to Subaru. With the Ironman suspension and the larger tires, it’s a bit more, about 11.7 inches total.
Great video but would be nice if you mentioned what kind of driving mode you were in and when you changed it as you're going through the mountain pass. I'm a new subsciber. Luv the Forester. Jim
There’s not much you can change. On trails like this you air down and turn off all nannies and enable x mode and hill assist. If you have dual x-mode you use whatever turns off the most nannies.
@@anonymous..- ok, that is the info I think that Forester enthusiasts want to hear.. is that a Forester Sport? A 2025 model?
She, my wife, just drove the car like normal. It's a 2024 Forester Wilderness. The only thing we did was air the tires down to 18 psi for more comfort and grip. We didn't use x-mode or hill descent control.
@@MatthewHeiskell as tough as that mountain pass was in that trail I can't believe you didn't use x mode that is amazing and I think the extra ground clearance I think a 2-in lift? really helped
Where are the seat belts????????
Yeah, I noticed the seatbelts when I was editing. We usually don't wear them offroad, but I guess we don't usually have massive drop-offs right next to us, haha. But I would prefer a quick death instead of barely surviving 10 roll overs and being stuck in a crunched car at the bottom of a remote valley, haha.
@@MatthewHeiskell Interesting philosophy.
I was just there in my Subaru and pissed Black Bear pass was closed. Not enough videos of Subarus crossing it.
Yeah, I just saw that too. Imogene Pass too. 😔
@@MatthewHeiskellI got across Imogene Pass in the Outback but it closed the same night. I got lucky.
That's great to hear! It's my favorite trail, especially the Ouray side, so green!
Again, very jealous... One of these days ill get out west in the summer
You should plan to visit Colorado for a week next summer! The San Juan mountains are very special. Rocky Mountain National Park and Great Sand Dunes National Park are also awesome too!
Nice video guys and amazing views! I own a Forester 24 and where I live (Quito, Ecuador) we are around 9.000 to 10.000 ft on average. I felt that my Subie struggles in high altitude, is there any recommendation that you can provide to improve the performance at high altitude places?
There's a modification that you can do to improve the engine air intake: ua-cam.com/video/F1JmOKKAgyQ/v-deo.htmlsi=lH2TsZq72_38eCd8
Im seriously considering a small 50 shot of NOS for altitude climbs. The existing systems can handle it since they are down 35% in power already. You would just be making it behave like it’s closer to sea level.
@anonymous..- Yes, that's also an alternative that I have been considering it too.
What do you use to check your transmission temps?
I use a ScanGauge II. I made a video about how to program it to display CVT temp and other useful stuff.
ua-cam.com/video/S3g0PtDsTkU/v-deo.html
@@MatthewHeiskell Thank you. I have a 2017 subaru outback 4 cylinder that Ive taken on some mild trails before but Im trying to get educated on techniques and some mods to get on more challenging trails!
I feel like you guys are going way too quick in some parts, maybe I'm wrong and the camera portraits the speed differently but please be careful guys, good video 💪
Many thanks! 😄
I just paid off my 4runner and I'm looking at another debt already.
The Forester is something I've been eyeballing.
Any input on what year models you would avoid?
Why not modify the 4Runner a bit instead of buying another vehicle? A little lift, slight larger tires, and some skid plates and rock sliders and you can go anywhere you want. I'm very familiar with the SK model Foresters. 2019-2024. I have a 2019 and a 2024. They are great. Just don't get a Forester XT, they have the worst gearing, haha.
@@MatthewHeiskell I've completed the 4runner build. It's sitting at 230,000 miles so I'm trying to get something else to give the Toyota a little rest.
I've been developing a little crush on the Subarus lately.
Stopping to let things cool in a great time for lunch. Find a place on your engine to put some food and let the engine heat it up while you climb.
For sure! I was trying to think of a good place to mount an aluminum box for heating food. That would be so cool to pop some food in there and drive for an hour then stop have some hot pockets or something.
Bro!! I was in Durango this weekend!
We filmed this about a month ago. Get out of Durango and up in the San Juan mountains!
@@MatthewHeiskell That’s where I grew up! We have done every trail up in those mountains. Be it by way of SUV, ATV, horseback, etc.
Did you air down your tires for this? I would love to do this trail with my forester wilderness!
Yes, I dropped the tires down to 20 PSI. This added some cushion and traction without sacrificing too much clearance. The Forester has a massive engine bay, so you can run on-board air like me. I made a video about how to do it. ua-cam.com/video/gBaJqTB8pOU/v-deo.htmlsi=taNuzqWfjP6tvPao
What wheels and tires are those?
The best combo for any Subaru! I made a video all about them: ua-cam.com/video/cx_4JVFqgYc/v-deo.htmlsi=wXPyLbTuDbPfFn8w
epic.
Thank so much! 😄
Love Subies....good vid...thanks
Me too! Many thanks! 😄
@@MatthewHeiskell Yes Sir, we're looking at our retirement Forester this fall. Blessings
No seat belts on a dangerous road?
Yeah, I noticed that too while editing, but I'm not sure seatbelts would make a difference when you roll 20+ times into a remote valley. I'd prefer a quick death, haha.
I noticed the same. I too have disconnected the screaming warning, but I do wear them.
How long does it take to do the entire pass?
Pavement to pavement, it took 2 hours and 45 minutes.
What year forester is that?
It's a 2024 Forester Wilderness.
Whats mods did you do to your subie?
Good question! The most important one is free and reversible! Disconnecting or deleting your swaybars. I made a video about it. It doubles your suspension articulation, way more comfort and traction off road. ua-cam.com/video/_N0hZR-IxfQ/v-deo.htmlsi=SjencZxEtMRE6wZZ I have Ironman suspension and larger tires. 245/65R17 Nitto Nomad Grapplers, skidplates, and a DIY winch bumper.
@@MatthewHeiskell great video. Fine work all around!
Matt, who did the grill ?
I added those amber lights to the grille. I got them from Amazon. About $10 for 10 of them. amzn.to/4cSLwur
@@MatthewHeiskellSorry, I meant the bumper.
I made the bumper myself! My friend helped me make an earlier version. I made a video about that one if you want to check it out: ua-cam.com/video/cwDUctWmek4/v-deo.htmlsi=7QfSx2ouxG-11z31
I love my Forester Wilderness, but Subaru should have dumped the CVT a long time ago. And they should have made the Japanese plant facilitate at least the same lift and stock tire size as the Outback Wilderness. My only gripes.
Or just use the Toyota DCVT launch gear approach as a 25:1 crawl gear. Toyota and Subaru already have a partnership, no reason they can’t make a DCVT happen. A DCVT w/25:1, 30” tires, and 11” of clearance would make it perfect.
The early CVTs earned a bad reputation, but the modern ones are fine if you add a cooler and monitor the temps. I've been abusing my 2019 Forester since it was new without a single issue. The current Foresters can actually fit larger tires than the current OBWs. The OBs that are a few years old can run slightly larger tires though. The CVT is the reason that I can still get 30 mpg on the highway at 65-70 mph. It ALWAYS has the perfect gear ratio, even after changing to larger tires.
No one died on black bear pass before
Ohh, you're right! I thought that Jeep rolling down the pass was fatal, but apparently she recently walked again finally.
@@MatthewHeiskell yes, terrible accident but I am glad she is better now
Can’t believe no seatbelts
Yeah, I noticed the seatbelts when I was editing. We usually don't wear them offroad, but I guess we don't usually have massive drop offs right next to us, haha. But I would prefer a quick death instead of barely surviving 10 roll overs and being stuck in a crunched car at the bottom of a remote valley, haha.
@@MatthewHeiskell yes you’re right. If you go off the side, the seatbelts aren’t gonna do any good.
There is no oncoming traffic once you get west of the pass (at least there’s not supposed to be) & no seatbelts? 😬
I said oncomming traffic, but I meant people comming along the trail. We usually go a pace much quicker than most 4x4s. Yeah, I noticed the seatbelts when I was editing. We usually don't wear them offroad, but I guess we don't usually have massive drop offs right next to us, haha. But I would prefer a quick death instead of barely surviving 10 roll overs and being stuck in a crunched car at the bottom of a remote valley, haha.