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Hi all,

i know there isnt a HEAP of knowledge about foresters on these boards, but did the 2.0L GT turbo forester ever come in dual range manual? Im looking around the 2000 models, maybe slightly newer.

any other info i need to know about them? and offroad capabilities?

thanks

alex

Dual range was not an option.

A lot of the Foresters we used to see at the wreckers were rolled. For some reason they tend to fall over more so than any of the other Subaru range.

Pretty much, although not exact, the same suspension as an Outback. They are a very popular choice for Subaru offroaders. They are noisier inside than an Outback.

The B pillar can also cause issues with comfort. Quite a few people I know have whinged about the B pillar being right at your arm rather than just behind it. It really only becomes an issue if you like to drive with your arm resting on the window sill.

Ask the guys over here they are GT enthusiasts http://www.gtrydaz.com/home/forum/index.php

I recall that turbo'ed forresters had single range, the N/A had dual range.. I could be wrong..
I've test driven Forrester before (borrowed for weekend) and I didnt like it as I like more of "car" style which was Liberty/Outback and I didnt like the arm rests that forresters had.. Thats my opinion...
I think if you lift more on Outback or Liberty to same height as Forrester would be way to go... that is my opinion... I respect your opinion.
Cheers
AP

AlpineRaven wrote:I recall that turbo'ed forresters had single range, the N/A had dual range.. I could be wrong.

No, that is correct. There seems to be a policy of not putting a d/r behind any turbo Subaru.

hrmmm ok guys thanks for the info. Thats abit of a letdown. I shall continue researching

alex

Alex
I was looking at a 00 gt foz after i sold my legacy gt,still wanted a turbo but in a newer car.
Drove 1,it was a manual,drove a 2.5 lib wgn the next day and ended up buying the lib.
It had no power,waiting for turbo to kick in and never came.
They of course can be made to go faster but i wasn't prepared to spend the $$ on top .

A lot of people mistakenly think that the Forester has more clearance than an Outback. Truth be told they are exactly the same height from the factory. They look higher because of the "4wd" look but that is where the difference ends.

The GT Forester has around 165kw.
The XT Forester has around 121-122kw
The Outback 2.5 come sin at 127-128kw
Then the Outback H6 is 180kw. It would be the pick of the bunch.

BYB-01 wrote:A lot of people mistakenly think that the Forester has more clearance than an Outback. Truth be told they are exactly the same height from the factory. They look higher because of the "4wd" look but that is where the difference ends.

The GT Forester has around 165kw.
The XT Forester has around 121-122kw
The Outback 2.5 come sin at 127-128kw
Then the Outback H6 is 180kw. It would be the pick of the bunch.

Where did you get those figures Brett? AFAIK according to my sources (brochure for each model) it is more like this:

GT Forester (2.0T): 130kW
early XT Forester (2.5T): 155kW @ 5600rpm & 320Nm @ 3600rpm
later XT Forester (2.5T): 169kW @ 5600rpm & 320Nm @ 3600rpm
early X & XS Forester (2.5L) 112kW @ 5600rpm & 223Nm @ 3600rpm
later X & XS Forester (2.5L) 121kW @ 5600rpm & 226Nm @ 4400rpm
Early Outback (EJ25): 115kW
Early Outback H6: 154kW
Outback 2.5i (MY04-07): 121kW @ 5600rpm & 226Nm @ 4400rpm
Outback 3.0R (MY04-07) : 180kW @ 6600rpm & 297Nm @ 4200rpm

From 2006 it appears that NA Outbacks didn't have D/R.

Others FYI:

(Liberty 2.5i and 3.0R (+Tribeca) same details as Outback variants, 2.0i :
112kW @ 6800rp, 187nM @ 3200rpm)

Liberty GT (Aus)(2.0T): 190kw @ 64000 rpm & 330Nm @ 2400rpm (auto detuned by 10kW and 20Nm)


MY00 Impreza WRX: 160kW @ 5600rpm & 290Nm @ 4000rpm

MY00-02 Impreza LX/SPORTSWAGON, GX, RX & RV (2.0L): 92kW @ 5600 rpm & 184Nm @ 3600rpm

MY01/02 Impreza WRX (2.0L): 160kW @ 5600rpm & 292Nm @ 3600rpm

MY02 Impreza RS (2.5L): 112kW @ 5600rpm & 223Nm @ 3600rpm

MY02 Impreza WRX Sti: 195kW @ 6400rpm & 343Nm @ 4000rpm

MY03 Liberty GX (2.0L): 92kW @ 5600 rpm & 184Nm @ 3600rpm

MY03 Liberty RX & HERITAGE (2.5L): 115kW @ 5600rpm & 223Nm @ 3600rpm

MY03 Liberty B4 (2.0TT): 190kW @ 6400rpm & 230Nm @ 4800rpm

MY04 Impreza WRX Sti: 195kW @ 6400rpm & 343Nm @ 3400rpm

MY06/07 Impreza 2.0i & RV: 95kW @ 5600rpm & 184Nm @ 3600rpm

MY06/07 Impreza 2.0R: 118kW @ 6400rpm & 186Nm @ 3200rpm

MY06/07 Impreza WRX: 169kW @ 5600rpm & 320Nm @ 3600rpm

MY08 Impreza R, RX & RS (2.0L): 110kW @ 6400rpm & 196Nm @ 3200rpm

MY08 Impreza WRX (2.5T): 169kW @ 5200rpm @ 320Nm @ 3200rpm

MY08 Liberty 2.5i: 129kW @ 6000rpm & 226Nm @ 4400rpm

MY08 Liberty 2.5GT: 184kW @ 6000rpm & 339Nm @ 3600rpm

MY08 Liberty 3.0R: 180kW @6600rpm & 297Nm @ 4200rpm

MY08 Outback 2.5 & 3.0 same as for MY08 Liberty


B11S: 294kW @ 6400rpm & 550Nm @ 3600-4800rpm


MY86 L-Series DL, GL: 61kW @ 4800rpm & 137Nm @ 2800rpm

MY86 RX TURBO & TURBO AT: 83kW @ 4800rpm & 181Nm @ 2800rpm

brumbyrunner wrote:No, that is correct. There seems to be a policy of not putting a d/r behind any turbo Subaru.

RX L-Series?

Figures are based on current shape.

Brett, sorry to say mate but the current XT Forester is indeed:

XT Forester (2.5T): 169kW @ 5600rpm & 320Nm @ 3600rpm

http://www.subaru.com.au/models/foreste ... fications/

the XS has the 121Kw engine from the 2005 model onwards.

well im one that can say i throughly enjoyed off roading my GT Forrester
up-grades,2'' lift,td05,3''exhaust,
areas,double island,coboolture shire forestry,rover park NSW,private property kingaroy,chinchilla,
had no probs with clearance or power

Pete, I didn't know the exact number. That is why I put around 165kw

I am not saying they are a bad car in any way. Quite the opposite. Excellent car actually. Just saying that they aren't more offroad clearance wise. They do have a tendency to fall over for some reason when compared to Outbacks.

BYB-01 wrote:Pete, I didn't know the exact number. That is why I put around 165kw

I am not saying they are a bad car in any way. Quite the opposite. Excellent car actually. Just saying that they aren't more offroad clearance wise. They do have a tendency to fall over for some reason when compared to Outbacks.

I'd say the falling over problem would be because of a higher COG compare with the OB. It could also be the difference in the wheelbase figures between the 2 of them too, the Forester is smaller.

I just did a trip to Melbourne and back for 8.17 L/100K, I also recorded my best ever figure of 7.75 L/100K during the trip.


Caspers Fuel Log

BYB-01 wrote:Pete, I didn't know the exact number. That is why I put around 165kw

BYB-01 wrote: The GT Forester has around 165kw.
The XT Forester has around 121-122kw
The Outback 2.5 come sin at 127-128kw
Then the Outback H6 is 180kw. It would be the pick of the bunch.

For the GT Forester, which is 130kw. You got the last one right though. Pick on Brett thread.

if you fitted a dual range box to a GT forester do you think it would last.

Depends on the loose nut behind the steering wheel.

If you use it as a 4wd yes it will last. If you use it as a drag car then it won't last very long.

brumbyrunner wrote:No, that is correct. There seems to be a policy of not putting a d/r behind any turbo Subaru.

heard the same thing, was looking at the forester GT for my dad and thay only had the d/r in the NA,
Would have been nicer to have put the d/r box in the turbo... can see that doing rather well.