Mr.Maker 148 Posted January 31, 2014 Never been a red stripe fan but I like the style. My buddy just got a Forester that he's moding. So far he's done exhaust and STI stock 17s. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
priorityparty 0 Posted January 31, 2014 Hey, My opinion of Motegi is that they are on the cheap side of the scale. Some designs are ok, but I would hold out and find a good used set of splits in 5X100, with an et in the 20's or so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theprotester 1,015 Posted January 31, 2014 Not sure you'd get a +20 offset on a Forester. I've never heard anything close to that. Even if you did, would you really want to be the dick running 'poke' on an '04 Subaru? Haha. Aim around +48 if you want them to fit nice. Heaps of fitment advice for your car here; http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f72/tire-size-wheel-size-offset-etc-log-will-fit-11836/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shittles..TasteTheAsshole 153 Posted January 31, 2014 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MekA_OnES? 86 Posted February 1, 2014 I'm whippin dat 2013 civic si (not my pic) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fist 666 2,929 Posted February 1, 2014 Not sure you'd get a +20 offset on a Forester. I've never heard anything close to that. Even if you did, would you really want to be the dick running 'poke' on an '04 Subaru? Haha. Aim around +48 if you want them to fit nice. Heaps of fitment advice for your car here; http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f72/tire-size-wheel-size-offset-etc-log-will-fit-11836/ I've been looking at that forum a bunch, this thread has been helpful w/ wheels so far. Next will be STi suspension, I'm a tad concerned about the radiator in it, so that might happen, but won't touch engine stuff until I get an accessport. I don't really need it to be much faster than it is stock, I'm mostly concerned w/ handling and aesthetics. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny 36 Posted February 2, 2014 Rs4 would suck as a daily. Definitely a fun car though, just needs to be pampered maintenance wise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theprotester 1,015 Posted February 2, 2014 True, but I don't mind that. But true enough indeed. Still bummed it fell through, but there will be something else just around the corner I'm sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theprotester 1,015 Posted February 2, 2014 What are your radiator concerns, Fist? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fist 666 2,929 Posted February 2, 2014 I believe its just the cap, but I'm having a bitch of a time finding an OEM cap. The cap that was on it when I got it was only 16 pounds (1.1 or 1.2 bar, can't remember), oem is supposed to be 1.3 bar. The auto parts stores here have caps that are labelled oem but are only 1.1 bar. can't find a 1.3 that actually fits While hot, if I just press down on the cap slightly coolant will flow out. I've jury rigged it using two gaskets to make it tighter, and stops it from leaking w/ pressure, but I'm still getting a burnt coolant smell intermittently while driving. After driving there will be some coolant (4 or 5 drops worth) sitting on the inner edge of the radiator. I haven't found another coolant leak, but have read that the stock radiators can go around this 130-140k miles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theprotester 1,015 Posted February 2, 2014 Your car is OEM 1.1bar a 1.3 is an STi part for high pressure. Sounds more like a seal. Just order an STi one, they are all interchangeable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theprotester 1,015 Posted February 2, 2014 But you're right, the top tanks are notoriously a weak link. Don't let someone sell you a whole new core if it's fine though, should just need the top tank if it's actually cracked. What coolant are you running? Extra pressure there could be telling you the start of a story that goes deeper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fist 666 2,929 Posted February 2, 2014 Also, pretty sure i'm going to go w/ these wheels instead of the motegis MB Weapon in a 17x7in gunmetal This is kinda the same as I'm going for, mine is real dark tint though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fist 666 2,929 Posted February 2, 2014 Coolant is whatever the subie import shop put in it. I can't find an actual crack, the drops all seem to come from the radiator cap area. I'll order the STi cap and see if that fixes it. If not then I guess I'll keep hunting Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theprotester 1,015 Posted February 2, 2014 Is yours a colour coded C-pillar? I thought that was a USDM thing. That photo makes the C-pillar look photoshopped? Those look cool, but they will expose your teeny tiny brakes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theprotester 1,015 Posted February 2, 2014 As long as the coolant isn't starting to go cloudy, you're probably fine. Let me know how you get on, if you want. There's a lot of Colorado XT owners. Go Seahawks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fist 666 2,929 Posted February 2, 2014 Mine is that color: mirrors, c-pillar, and the piece on the back gate w/ SUBARU on it are all that gunmetal grey color. Brakes will be dealt with in time, too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theprotester 1,015 Posted February 2, 2014 If you're doing the brakes, just check that those will clear 4-pots before spending any moolah. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fist 666 2,929 Posted February 2, 2014 I'll probably just read those forums and see what other people have already done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny 36 Posted February 3, 2014 Z06 protester. Don't look back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
injury 780 Posted February 3, 2014 really liking kia's luxury models. sharp. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theprotester 1,015 Posted February 3, 2014 Z06 protester. Don't look back. Z06 in Aus is a $160K car, bro. I'm not saying you're wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Maker 148 Posted February 3, 2014 Switched up my rims from gunmetal to bronze a few weeks ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theprotester 1,015 Posted February 3, 2014 Improvement. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Maker 148 Posted February 4, 2014 Thanks, I really like it. The gunmetal was nice too though. Here's a link to my thread on another forum I frequent If you want to check it. http://tl.acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=797407 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
