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June 21, 2023

But actually, why the Forester?

Rumour has it that I was once a forester myself, but whether that’s true or not, we’ll never know – nonetheless, it gives some clue as to why a Forester. Moving on, we all know that the pre-facelift SG models are the most beautiful, and that the 2C6 (Green mica/Gray mat) is the best color for them*.

And why this particular one? I searched for a long time and tried to be reasonable, as one does when buying a car that could walk into a pub and legally ask for a pint. The Swiss gentleman diligently collected stamps from his local dealership, changed the oil when needed, and in general, it was clear he liked his Forester. The seller even went out of his way to provide many underside photos (I encourage you to browse listings on the web – it’s rare to see this), so I thought: I have to go and at least check it out.

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June 14, 2023

Lamco

I once drove a USDM Hawk, though that story is for another day; a bit sad and a bit happy. But what’s important is the boost gauge that was in that Impreza: Lamco. In my opinion, it doesn’t really match the Hawk with its beautiful crimson-red Feng-shui, but I remember thinking: “Hm, in the Forester, that would look really good.” I kept it at the back of my mind thinking about it from time to time, and when, a few months later, a similar one showed up on eBay, I clicked on “Buy it now” without much hesitation. The installation is very simple and well-described at blingstorm.

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June 12, 2023

2*555?

Yes, but probably not today, though maybe?

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June 7, 2023

... and the green lights

My mild OCD made itself known when I noticed that not all the indicators were properly illuminated. I embarked on a crusade in emerald green. It turned out that all the issues could be solved with three types of bulbs:

  • W5W for the gauges - larger ones
  • R5/T5 for the gauges - smaller ones
  • T3 for the buttons

A pleasant surprise was that the problem with the infamous rubber caps that change the backlighting color is perfectly solved with colored bulbs. Two evenings later, the Forester looked like a Christmas tree:

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June 6, 2023

Blue tooth...

The Forester arrived in the land of the Vistula River with a highly advanced car audio system. Unfortunately, the level of sophistication was negatively correlated with the car’s age. And so, the CD changer module integrated with the Clarion navigation system (which must have been a futuristic device some 20 years ago) was replaced with a modest storage compartment, and the radio was upgraded with a Bluetooth dongle. That was the best 50 PLN I’ve ever spent, without a moment’s hesitation. It was completely plug-and-play with the factory unit, powered via quick-connects from the cigarette lighter wires, and with the AUX option added to the radio settings, the driving experience improved tremendously. The only thing I regret a bit is not trusting Chinese technology enough to buy the version without a microphone.

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June 5, 2023

At the Beginning, There Was the Forester

Yes, at the beginning, there was the Forester. If I had to describe this car in one sentence: “A perfect car (except for all its flaws).” After nearly 2 years and 40000 km together, I still can’t get over how good it is. If I ever manage to find the golden rod bearing that allows me to fulfill three wishes (take that, Aladdin), one of them will be for a time travel. To Basel, the year will be 2002, the roads will once again be ruled by the like of Octavia MK1, Golf MK4, and I, for the first time in my life, will have a “2” in front of my age, and I shall walk into the Emil Frey showroom. And there, the Subaru Forester 2.0 XT 4AT — what a car!

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December 31, 2022

Maintenance: 2022 Forester Log

2022 02 16

276131 km

  • Engine oil change (Castrol Edge LL 5W30),
  • Oil filter replacement,
  • Fuel filter replacement,
  • Air filter replacement,
  • Cabin air filter replacement,
  • Transmission oil change (ATF Dexron 3),
  • Transmission oil filter replacement,
  • Front and rear differential oil change (Motul 75W90),
  • Timing belt kit replacement with water pump,
  • Repair of threads on timing belt rollers and tensioner using Helicoil (3x),
  • Timing belt shaft limiter,
  • Timing belt seal replacement,
  • Right valve cover gasket seal replacement,
  • Replacement of steering rack bushings,
  • Replacement of turbocharger actuator hoses connector,
  • Front Lambda Oxygen sensor replacement.

2022 03 18

277752 km

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