Author Topic: Introduction from Calgary (Read 3514 times)

Bandit · « **on:** September 05, 2008, 02:43:58 pm »

Hey all!

I've got an as-of-yet unmodified 2004 Forester XT, which I purchased last month.

I plant to do a stage 1 ECU flash in spring at the latest, and likely replace the up pipe and down pipes later on in the summer and reflash. I've done some logging with a friend who has an 2004 WRX with stage 2.

I also need to find myself a double DIN to single DIN converter and a wiring harness so I can get my head unit installed. Any help with this portion would be appreciated! I've not had luck in my hunt these pieces.

It should be a fun winter!

Ballin' pic:

Dyno plot from logger (reference is friend's unmodified '04 WRX):

SulfurLad · « **Reply #1 on:** September 05, 2008, 02:47:28 pm »

Welcome, sweet FXT! Talk to GlennC about the stereo stuff, I think that will be the general consensus!!

steveb0t · « **Reply #2 on:** September 05, 2008, 02:58:56 pm »

Welcome to the boards, Colin!

Spreading misinformation are we? J/K My car is a 2004, not a 2003

Also, I don't think that reference curve in your dyno plot are my unmodified numbers. I think they might actually be from some logs I took with the TBE installed on a Stage 1 tune.

pearl boxer · « **Reply #3 on:** September 05, 2008, 02:59:47 pm »

Welcome to the site bud. Nice ride.

GrantC · « **Reply #4 on:** September 05, 2008, 03:00:54 pm »

Welcome! *Nice* location for the pics!

Bandit · « **Reply #5 on:** September 05, 2008, 03:01:12 pm »

Sorry Steveb0t! I've modified my post to reflect the correct year of your car. Don't want to mix you up with the bug eyes!

Thanks for all the positive comments.

darkrid3r · « **Reply #6 on:** September 05, 2008, 03:01:30 pm »

Welcome,

im sure if you asked airboy you could do your stage one sooner than you think

Welcome

wingless · « **Reply #7 on:** September 05, 2008, 03:28:15 pm »

NICE another FXT... love those man. trying to convince the wife she needs one... lol

Welcome to WSC... and x2 for the Airboy tune... easier to come by and safer then some the OTS ones your Ap would come with... but the AP is a cool toy.

Have fun!

STI_Crazy · « **Reply #8 on:** September 05, 2008, 03:34:27 pm »

Welcome to WSC!!

Hurricane · « **Reply #9 on:** September 05, 2008, 03:46:30 pm »

Nice ride and welcome to WSC.

Let me know if you ever want to sell your wheels (Enkei RPM02, 17"?)

Jeff

GrantC · « **Reply #10 on:** September 05, 2008, 03:49:25 pm »

Quote from: Hurricane on September 05, 2008, 03:46:30 pm

Let me know if you ever want to sell your wheels (Enkei RPM02, 17"?)

LOL, what a welcome...

Looking for spares Jeff?

redevil · « **Reply #11 on:** September 05, 2008, 03:52:34 pm »

welcome fellow FXT!

I like the look of your rims.

Hurricane · « **Reply #12 on:** September 05, 2008, 06:23:54 pm »

Quote from: GrantC on September 05, 2008, 03:49:25 pm

LOL, what a welcome...

Looking for spares Jeff?

Was that question a little abrupt?

I'm just thinking about moving down from 18" to 17" wheels but I can't find anything I like better than the RPM02's, so I figured I better get dibs in quick

Could also trade 18" for 17" ?

Jeff

Tommy_tequila · « **Reply #13 on:** September 05, 2008, 07:03:32 pm »

Jeez!!! Another punk in an FXT thinking he's all cool and stuff... No wait, that would be me...

Welcome fellow FXT'er. I just went to stage 1 last week, followed by a trip to the coast and some top quality PURE BC 94 octane. Still can't get the smile off my face.

Enjoy the winter.

Airboy · « **Reply #14 on:** September 05, 2008, 07:31:02 pm »

Quote from: Bandit on September 05, 2008, 02:43:58 pm

Dyno plot from logger (reference is friend's unmodified '04 WRX):

Did you change the "vehicle information" section of the spreadsheet? The FXT has different gearing (shorter) and tire size than the WRX.

Perfect Dark · « **Reply #15 on:** September 05, 2008, 10:48:24 pm »

Welcome, lovin that pic!

TWRC · « **Reply #16 on:** September 06, 2008, 12:12:27 am »

Totally sweet pic! Welcome.

Bandit · « **Reply #17 on:** September 06, 2008, 06:37:30 pm »

I installed my head unit today. Thanks to Visions NW for some assistance with the DIN cubby. I might switch it up. I hope to find one that matches the Forester trim with a door on it. Like the one in Peaty's thread: http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7238

Unfortunately I'm missing out on the sub in the back, due to the oddball way that the stock head unit connects to it. It warrants further investigation, needless to say.

Hydro · « **Reply #18 on:** September 09, 2008, 05:29:11 pm »

Welcome.

I sooo want and XT!!!

Bandit · « **Reply #19 on:** July 31, 2017, 10:31:34 pm »

And so my FXT journey ends.

jellynuts · « **Reply #20 on:** July 31, 2017, 11:31:38 pm »

Oh man

Sorry to see that. How are you?

Bandit · « **Reply #21 on:** August 01, 2017, 09:57:12 am »

I'm sore, but nothing major.

thedude · « **Reply #22 on:** August 01, 2017, 10:21:14 am »

Ahh that's brutal man, glad to hear you're ok though.

Bandit · « **Reply #23 on:** August 28, 2017, 10:10:27 pm »

No decent pics yet, but I now own a silver 2006 STi.

Better update my avatar!

jellynuts · « **Reply #24 on:** August 28, 2017, 11:43:06 pm »

Sweet! The best STI in the best colour!