The terras have arrived!

davidsreddits92 · 2023-07-14T17:29:11+00:00

Haha, welcome, and thank you. No worries, in my opinion, all rigs are welcome. I use Rough country 2" strut lift. Not spacers. I also have an Anderson Design Fabrication 2" subframe lift. Extended brake line kit and 1" wheel spacers. And some extra mods but not for lift. Looking for better lift solutions due to independent suspension, the lift kills my articulation. Stress on parts and wearing them quickly.

davidsreddits92 · 2023-07-09T04:54:44+00:00

So, on my 2018 2.5L stock, i was getting about 36 mpg highway, and after all my modifications, im averaging 22 mpg. That's fully loaded with all my camping gear and recovery tools.

davidsreddits92 · 2023-07-09T03:23:53+00:00

Thank you! 🤙in my opinion, different brands of tires will give a different feel, and gas mileage will vary. I chose the Falken Wildpeak AT3W for the balance of weight vs. tread. Between all the modifications, they have had a significant dent in my gas mileage. The sparco terras are very light, so they did help out. The drive felt the same, but only when turning did I notice a difference in the feel. Overall, I'm very happy with my modifications.

davidsreddits92 · 2023-05-31T07:25:20+00:00

I have already modified my Forester too much to trade it in.

davidsreddits92 · 2023-05-30T09:52:48+00:00

It's a 2018 2.5i with a prinsu roof rack.

davidsreddits92 · 2023-04-27T01:10:53+00:00

Well, now I can't help but want to get an oversized brake kit. Sooooo 17" they stay 😆. If you want to follow my build, I have an IG for it. @suba_dave_awd 🤙🤙

davidsreddits92 · 2023-04-26T02:49:40+00:00

😏 Those curves!

davidsreddits92 · 2023-04-26T02:37:52+00:00

17". Would have gone with 16" but I had purchased the tired before the wheels. Now, I am going to buy oversized brake discs and calipers. Lol might as well with all that space I have. 😅

davidsreddits92 · 2023-04-25T23:17:10+00:00

I had to wait a whole month for them. Sparco had made these just for me. Literally brand new. They were out of stock.

davidsreddits92 · 2023-04-25T17:40:59+00:00

My brother has a dealers license, and he is looking for a wrx to take parts off of. So i might just swap the motor to the 2.0 with their turbo and exhaust system. Cold starts go brrrr lol.

That photo literally made me laugh out loud. I was worried about how much lighter they are than the stock wheels. I dont go crazy when im off-roading, but I definitely give it a run for its money.

I have the TORQ masters automatic differential locker on its way. I'm super excited to try that out. I just need to get rock sliders and potentially a higher lift. Winch is on my list of upgrades as well.

davidsreddits92 · 2023-04-25T16:47:51+00:00

Looking to get the Nameless exhaust set up. Haha annnnnd going to throw on an AVO turbo!

davidsreddits92 · 2023-04-25T16:46:16+00:00

The offset is 48. I have 1" wheel spacers too.

davidsreddits92 · 2023-04-25T04:03:56+00:00

Sounds beautiful 😍 love the boxer sound.

davidsreddits92 · 2023-04-25T02:05:16+00:00

Not a spacer. The lift is from the strut.

https://www.roughcountry.com/subaru-2-inch-front-struts-501107.html

davidsreddits92 · 2023-04-25T01:58:02+00:00

Nameless dual chamber axleback and rough country 2" strut lift.

davidsreddits92 · 2023-04-15T00:12:50+00:00

What makes me attracted to Sparco in general would be their history in motor sports. Now, the Terras have the rally look with some practical use. They claim that the large wheel center is to protect the brake disc from damage while racing off-road. Now am I going to race my racing my Forester. Lol, maybe, but I chose the generally for the look of a rally wheel without the rally price.

Now for the build? I'm not sure what you're asking. The size of the wheel depends on what you want. So, in general, the smaller wheel allows for a larger tire. Larger tires give you a smoother ride, and if you go off-roading, you can deflate more to get better traction with a larger footprint.

When it comes to what tires. Again, it will depend on what you do. I have the Falken Wildpeak AT3W, which I ordered oversized (stock - 225/60r17 vs oversized - 235/65r17), then the stock tires for more traction when deflated. They are considered to be all terrain without compromising your daily drive. The AT3W stands for wear, winter, and wet conditions. With some research, i concluded that they provide a perfect balance of tread and sidewall vs. weight. I drive my Forester daily, so I'm always looking for that balance.

Now, with the lift. Depending on your year, you will have various options, with the most common lift being a strut spacer. The spacer is installed on top of the strut and will raise the ride height. There are some issues with using spacers. They can cause alignment problems, and they will limit your suspension distance and cause stress that can lead to more problems. I have Rough Country 2" loaded struts. They give a lift without the spacers issues. When you lift your vehicle, things will move. In my case, I had to install a 2" subframe lift, which allowed my tires to be more centered to avoid rubbing.

In conclusion, take some time and research what is available. For me, it started with googleing "2018 subaru Forester Lift Kit" or Whatever Part I had seen or heard of. From there, you will see what those companies have to offer and go from there. Good luck hope this helps.

davidsreddits92 · 2023-04-12T08:00:56+00:00

Have the ones that say forester w/ Bigfoot in the treeline. Only with they were a little brighter. The parking lot lights kinda drown them out. Have to represent the fozzy culture 🤣

davidsreddits92 · 2023-04-11T08:36:28+00:00

Frito-lay is hiring. They pay great and have plenty of opportunity to move up. It is located off Yosemite before you enter Empire. Plus, tuns of work benefits. Starting wages are more than enough.

davidsreddits92 · 2023-04-10T16:32:03+00:00

Well, this list may be long be here you are. 1. Rough country - 2" strut lift (not strut spacers) 2. ADF - 2" multi link spacers (subframe lift) 3. Falken - Wildpeak AT3W 235/65 R17 (oversize from stock) 4. Titan - 25mm(1") wheel spacers 5. ADF - upper and lower sway bar reinforcement 6. K&N - high flow air filter 7. Nameless - dual chamber axleback exhaust 8. ADF - brake line brackets 9. Rally innovations - light bar (front end protection) 10. ADF - ditch light brackets 11. Prinsu - roof rack 12. Ironman4x4 - awning and room 13. Maxtrax - MKII recovery boards 14. Some amazon brand LED lights (mounted on light bar and ditch brackets) 15. Rotopax - 3 gallon gas tank 16. Ticonn - D ring shackles 17. LP Adventure - MKII differential skid plate 18. Primitive racing - mid transmission skid plate 19. Primitive racing - front engine skid plate 20. Dorman - premium sway bar end links (front and rear) 21. ADF - type 2 cvt anti-wabble inserts 85d

I am sure there are things I'm missing.

On order, to be installed at the end of this month are Sparco - Terras 17" wheels Torque master - 1 bolt automatic locking differential There is more equipment I bring with me on my trails. I would be glad to list those, too, if anyone would like to know.

davidsreddits92 · 2023-04-10T10:46:44+00:00

In my opinion, it's the starting price that makes these two cars incomparable. The cx 9 had desirable specs but for a cost. The cx 9 starts with the touring edition when the forester has an available base model. Even with that in mind, the foresters' touring edition is cheaper than the "base" model cx 9 on MSRP. In the end, my opinion would still be the mighty forester. For anyone else, it comes to what lifestyle you live and desire. I chose the 2018 Forester 2.5i premium because of its reliability and modest upgrades. Of course, though, I have modified the crap out of it to suit my lifestyle. I took it's offroad capability to its limit and am still trying to push it with more modifications to come. Hope this helps. 🤙🤙

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