Pezimm's 2007 Forester

pezimm · Post by **pezimm** » Sun Sep 09, 2012 9:25 pm

El_Freddo wrote:Where's the second spare going to be stored on the trip?

Either boot or roof, depending on how much stuff I end up taking... I want to get a jerry can before then, so might need that on the roof, will see.

pezimm · Post by **pezimm** » Tue Oct 30, 2012 4:37 pm

Got a package in the mail today... Will install on Friday... Let's just say it will be a lot harder for me to have an oil leak as a result of impacts with rocks!

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Wed Oct 31, 2012 5:55 pm

pezimm wrote:Got a package in the mail today... Will install on Friday... Let's just say it will be a lot harder for me to have an oil leak as a result of impacts with rocks!

Cheers

Bennie

pezimm · Post by **pezimm** » Mon Nov 12, 2012 10:08 pm

And here it is: my Subaxtreme sumpguard!

I didn't really like the undercuts from the griding... I wonder if they will become stress concentrators out in the bush and lead to cracks... (time will tell!)

And here it is installed:

I couldn't get it exactly where I wanted because the read of the guard was fouling on a chassis member:

So next weekend I will pull it out and chamfer that square corner.

Overall, I think the guard's ok. But really for the price it should be great, so I'm content, but that's it.

Cheers,
Pedro.

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 12:44 pm

I wouldn't worry about the grinder over cuts, at least you've now got some confidence that comes with sump and extractor protection!

If you wanted to you could bring it to subaextreme's attention so that if it does fail prematurely you might be able to say something to them about it being a manufacturing failure.

Cheers

Bennie

pezimm · Post by **pezimm** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 7:27 pm

El_Freddo wrote: If you wanted to you could bring it to subaextreme's attention so that if it does fail prematurely you might be able to say something to them about it being a manufacturing failure.

Yeah, that's the idea of taking a lot of photos prior to install. I haven't sent them an email yet, but planning on doing so...

I'm not overly worried - otherwise wouldn't have installed it - it's certainly better than the plastic. But it's just one of those things, it doesn't look very nice.

Pedro.

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 8:01 pm

pezimm wrote:I'm not overly worried - otherwise wouldn't have installed it - it's certainly better than the plastic. But it's just one of those things, it doesn't look very nice.

If someone's under your car picking on the look of your bash plate you need to change your driving style or get a very very good lawyer!!

Cheers

Bennie

pezimm · Post by **pezimm** » Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:51 pm

Today I spent about 2 hours washing, vacuuming and cleaning the car...

After all that effort, I had to take a few beauty shots!! Note: first ones with my new wheels/tyres

Pedro.

pezimm · Post by **pezimm** » Thu Dec 06, 2012 8:28 pm

Finaly sorted out the issue with the sumpguard hitting the chassis. A 15-minute job with a flat file and here's the result:

And a pretty healthy clearance...

Cheers,
Pedro.

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Sat Dec 08, 2012 5:23 pm

Yeah much better mate. Have you still got the grinder cuts or have you filed them out too?

Cheers

Bennie

pezimm · Post by **pezimm** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 9:33 pm

^ I just filed it all out... So it was all aluminium dust, and it's gone. May I ask why the interest?

Pedro.

taza · Post by **taza** » Sun Dec 09, 2012 10:32 pm

Looks good mate, looks real mean with the steelies

What size are your geo's?

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 4:19 pm

pezimm wrote:^ I just filed it all out... So it was all aluminium dust, and it's gone. May I ask why the interest?

Just wondering if you tidied that up or if you were still going to pursue subaextreme...

Cheers

Bennie

pezimm · Post by **pezimm** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 5:08 pm

taza wrote:Looks good mate, looks real mean with the steelies
What size are your geo's?

Went with 215/65R16.... Fills the wheel space well and the spare fits in the boot, after a little surgery

pezimm · Post by **pezimm** » Mon Dec 10, 2012 5:11 pm

El_Freddo wrote:Just wondering if you tidied that up or if you were still going to pursue subaextreme...

Cheers

Bennie

Ahhh, now I get what you meant... I must have been half-asleep.

I din't do anything else to the plate. I did contact Subaxtreme and got them to commit to repair/replace if I do get any cracks. I don't think I will get anything, but just wanted to have my bases covered.

Cheers,
Pedro.

NachaLuva · Post by **NachaLuva** » Wed Dec 12, 2012 11:49 am

pezimm wrote: I din't do anything else to the plate. I did contact Subaxtreme and got them to commit to repair/replace if I do get any cracks. I don't think I will get anything, but just wanted to have my bases covered.

Good idea. Shouldnt have happened in the first place though, & when will they do a proper plate alloy guard instead of brittle cast alloy. They've done such a good job on their other products, its just very disappointing

pezimm · Post by **pezimm** » Mon Apr 01, 2013 3:42 pm

Went on a bit of a touring trip over Easter. Teaser photo while the others are being downloaded and a trip report prepared:

Cheers,
Pedro.

Rodeo4jake · Post by **Rodeo4jake** » Mon Apr 01, 2013 5:17 pm

Cool shot there Pedro, will be waiting for the other ones & the report.

Cheers

pezimm · Post by **pezimm** » Sun Aug 04, 2013 4:59 pm

As I mentioned on the "What have I done to my Subi today" thread, I got rear-ended about a week ago. I was driving on Kings Way getting out of the city. I was on the right hand lane as it stopped due to the amount of cars turning right on Park Street, I stopped, but this fella behind me was just switching lanes and didn't see the traffic stopping. I saw him coming as he hit me at about 40km/h. Lucky I had plenty of space ahead of me and managed to release the brakes to reduce the amount of damage from the impact.

Got the guy's details and contacted my insurance company. I'm taking the car in next Wednesday and will not have to pay any excess, which is fair enough...

Here's the damage:

The boot closes and opens perfectly, so Im thinking there's no alignment damage - which is good. I reckon it will be down to a new bumber skin and mounting bar as well as a new tow bar, which is banana-shaped at the moment.

I'll report what actually gets changed...

Pedro.

YouTube · Post by **El_Freddo** » Thu Aug 08, 2013 9:23 pm

That's crap mate! Hope it's all sorted soon.

The damage doesn't look as bad as what I was imagining - but these days the damage is usually hidden and is worse than it looks

Cheers

Bennie