# Started with a Forester now I'm here.
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/started-with-a-forester-now-im-here/234345
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive
**Created:** [December 26, 2013, 5:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/started-with-a-forester-now-im-here/234345 "2013-12-26T05:35:13Z")
**Posts on this page:** 13
**Page:** 2
### Author:  [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)
#### Post date: [December 27, 2013, 5:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/started-with-a-forester-now-im-here/234345/21 "2013-12-27T05:58:58Z")
Someone said the stock tune these come with is not the best for the car? And I really would like just a Catback to have that lovely Subaru sound I’ve always dreamed of having. haha
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### Author:  [@Geoff](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geoff)
#### Post date: [December 27, 2013, 7:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/started-with-a-forester-now-im-here/234345/22 "2013-12-27T07:25:46Z")
Decent little upgrade here, yamslam :tup:
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### Author:  [@steve2k1116](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/steve2k1116)
#### Post date: [December 27, 2013, 8:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/started-with-a-forester-now-im-here/234345/23 "2013-12-27T08:42:01Z")
> [@XwalkerX](#):
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> exhaust and t00n!!!
This. Down pipe back and head to innovative for a tune. You’ll get great sound and nice power :tup:
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### Author:  [@Bakes](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bakes)
#### Post date: [January 2, 2014, 6:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/started-with-a-forester-now-im-here/234345/24 "2014-01-02T06:41:20Z")
Are these 2.5’s the ones with the HG issues, or was this fixed by then?
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### Author:  [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)
#### Post date: [January 2, 2014, 7:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/started-with-a-forester-now-im-here/234345/25 "2014-01-02T07:12:32Z")
> [@Bakes](#):
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> Are these 2.5’s the ones with the HG issues, or was this fixed by then?
My understanding is all Subaru 2.5’s were head gasket problems. Obviously not all are going to be huge issues… but a known problem.
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updated photos
[](http://s37.photobucket.com/user/boarding087/media/1524756_10153659817775051_862478633_n_zpsd83b10ce.jpg.html)
[](http://s37.photobucket.com/user/boarding087/media/1486895_10153659817795051_1149090600_n_zps2f7f020c.jpg.html)
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[](http://s37.photobucket.com/user/boarding087/media/1544435_10153659818280051_697831317_n_zpsb3df64fe.jpg.html)
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[](http://s37.photobucket.com/user/boarding087/media/1530398_10153659826005051_511240529_n_zpse6709461.jpg.html)
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### Author:  [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)
#### Post date: [January 2, 2014, 7:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/started-with-a-forester-now-im-here/234345/26 "2014-01-02T07:29:55Z")
I hate you so much.
Mostly the n/a worth had Gaskets if I recall correctly
Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk
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### Author:  [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)
#### Post date: [January 2, 2014, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/started-with-a-forester-now-im-here/234345/27 "2014-01-02T07:43:51Z")
> [@KuntryQuestTSi](#):
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> I hate you so much.
> Mostly the n/a worth had Gaskets if I recall correctly
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> Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk
Why the hate? haha
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### Author:  [@piratemosh666](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/piratemosh666)
#### Post date: [January 2, 2014, 7:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/started-with-a-forester-now-im-here/234345/28 "2014-01-02T07:50:02Z")
Because he wants his back in the worst way. I told him he shouldn’t have sold it just because he was frustrated with the situation he had with it. Now it sounds like he deeply regrets it.
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### Author:  [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)
#### Post date: [January 2, 2014, 7:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/started-with-a-forester-now-im-here/234345/29 "2014-01-02T07:52:19Z")
> [@piratemosh666](#):
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> Because he wants his back in the worst way. I told him he shouldn’t have sold it just because he was frustrated with the situation he had with it. Now it sounds like he deeply regrets it.
What was the sitiation?
I’ll let him go for rides in it if he so desires to. haha
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### Author:  [@piratemosh666](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/piratemosh666)
#### Post date: [January 2, 2014, 8:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/started-with-a-forester-now-im-here/234345/30 "2014-01-02T08:01:17Z")
Shortly after he bought it, he had to rebuild the engine. Circumstances beyond his control. It was a freak happening. The build went better than expected as far as the outcome was concerned. Shit, I wanted his car. It would’ve embarrassed my STi.
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### Author:  [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)
#### Post date: [January 2, 2014, 10:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/started-with-a-forester-now-im-here/234345/31 "2014-01-02T10:52:04Z")
No, it was loosing my job. The adult thing to do was ditch the highest payment I could. Seeing TA made me quit my weekend job, and pay was so hit or miss. Now I want it back. There is one close on Craigslist but the guy is on glue for the price. Hell I’d be happy with a 2.5i
Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk
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### Author:  [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)
#### Post date: [January 2, 2014, 12:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/started-with-a-forester-now-im-here/234345/32 "2014-01-02T12:21:43Z")
> [@KuntryQuestTSi](#):
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> No, it was loosing my job. The adult thing to do was ditch the highest payment I could. Seeing TA made me quit my weekend job, and pay was so hit or miss. Now I want it back. There is one close on Craigslist but the guy is on glue for the price. Hell I’d be happy with a 2.5i
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> Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk
Friend at work has an 08 autotragic with about 70k miles on it. Could always offer him money. its a 2.5i.
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### Author:  [@yamba6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/yamba6)
#### Post date: [April 11, 2014, 6:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/started-with-a-forester-now-im-here/234345/33 "2014-04-11T06:52:36Z")
updating this page.
This is how my car sits now.
[](http://s37.photobucket.com/user/boarding087/media/IMG_1803_zps0cef22e4.jpg.html)
Borla catback
[](http://s37.photobucket.com/user/boarding087/media/IMG_1793_zps98a9dd2b.jpg.html)
Wet sanded and ready for paint
[](http://s37.photobucket.com/user/boarding087/media/IMG_1826_zps701cb76a.jpg.html)
First coat
[](http://s37.photobucket.com/user/boarding087/media/IMG_1828_zps72be131c.jpg.html)
I want to wet sand and touch up a few spots, but almost done.
[](http://s37.photobucket.com/user/boarding087/media/IMG_1830_zps8eab0a2f.jpg.html)
winter rims need paint next
[](http://s37.photobucket.com/user/boarding087/media/1545549_10153737405215051_1865553013_n_zpse55cc895.jpg.html)
Removed the rock chip guard in front and added the roof rack.
[](http://s37.photobucket.com/user/boarding087/media/IMG_1389_zps1bb2b491.jpg.html)
Next to put 20% tint on back doors and rear windshield with 50% on front. Nothing crazy. (I’ll be doing it myself)
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