My Subaru caught on fire - What now?

So the interior of my forester caught on fire! In this video I explain how I think it happened and whats happening next...
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[@dtpprojects]

Seriously sad to hear about the fire, its crazy how quick things can happen. After I saw it on your insta, I actually removed my dual battery system, solar set-up and spot lights, along with that I removed some excess wires. I'm in the process of simplifying my car, the less you have/carry the less things can break. Cant wait to see the new project though!

[@eldorado5650]

Good decision, mate. The worrying thing there is the build quality of these aftermarket components. I know somebody who is in the product design field and he is just shocked by how much poorly-made products are on the shelves. Those poorly-made products are usually the weakest links when installed in well-engineered products like Japanese vehicles. By the way, I watch your channel, too. Yours is also a good SG Forester. Cheers.

[@softroadingthewest]

Sad to see this one meet its end, but looking forward to what's coming next!

[@NotSoFlatAdventures]

Almost emotional watching that highlight reel! Been following you build for a while now and there's a lot of heart, soul and dollars gone into it. That said I'm pretty excited to see what's next! 🐌

[@ALNSMOVERLAND]

2020 is just not the year ... Hopefully you will make the best out of this misadventure ! The highlight at the end was nice. It's incredible how a simple car can create so many good memories ! But sometimes, we just have to move on !

[@mrksbrwn]

I know that this happened years ago but man was this hard to watch. Im happy to see you handled it like a champ and turned a negative into a positive.

[@bruceyyyyy]

I didn't realize you had so many issues on this car. In 70k miles the only thing that's broken on mine is stuff I broke, wear items like tires and brakes, and an end link. Looking forward to seeing where you go!

[@rishatmukhtar]

So sad... so sorry, man... it's a great loss. Good luck with you new challenge! Hope y're gonna go on in the same channel )

[@ignitionoffroad5028]

You won’t be disappointed 😉

[@Fishing4moby]

Your build inspired my build its sad to see it go. Im looking forward to the next adventure.

[@spencerwilliams4657]

Glad you and the Ute is alright bud cheers from Florida!

[@TasHikingAdventures]

New subscriber love the mod playlist dude giving me fresh ideas and things I never knew keep up the great work

[@henryalmonte4964]

This is so sad that had happened, I new to the channel And I’m love with it. My family owns 3 Subaru’s and one is the forester xt, I will miss you forester it was so cool. Nice videos man keep it up bro don’t give up. Really looking for what’s coming next 🙌🏻

[@ignitionoffroad5028]

Thanks for your support! While it was a sad event for my foz, the new XT is fantastic and many of the parts will be transferred across so the build can live on. Unfortunately my state was just put into a 6 week lockdown so no more adventures for a while but plenty of time to build up the XT!

[@notajuan2420]

I'm hoping its a Subaru Brumby or L-series. Best transmissions Subaru ever made!

[@soundsolutions]

Hey Mitre, sorry to see your SG toast. Hope the XT project is going well for you and have a Merry Xmas

[@ignitionoffroad5028]

Thanks heaps! The XT is an absolute dream! Turbo power on road, and a built dual range offroad makes it the ultimate mix between street car and off-roader! Wishing you a merry Christmas as well!

[@roscored1000]

Sorry to hear about your subie, i have the same year and model and have watched you change things around to a nice state of readiness. I had installed some DRLs using the circuit [unused in oz] behind the lights that controls the headlight adjusting electronics perfect for DRLs as it doesnt get power after the headlights are on, anyway it started popping fuses and it turned out to be one of the ground connectors on the relay was very very loose so was pulling a lot of current. Maybe something similar happened to yours up in the sunroof wiring? Anyway I am too old now to fiddle too much with mine but yours was an inspiration of what i could do if i wanted to travel around oz with it and do some mild off roading. good luck with the next one.

[@FlatBrokeAdventures]

Bugger that really sucks mate. Looking forward to watching the next build take place

[@jeffparryncc1701]

Far ouy man, sorry for the loss of a very cool car. Can't wait til your next project car. (better be another subie) You did din't you?

[@softroadingnewzealand5210]

Oh no, sorry to hear that mate.

[@HillDogTV]

thats crazy, il hav to catch up on the build of this little foz. it looked tuff.

[@HomebrewSubaru]

The fuse was the secondary problem. I have come to find that there are cheaply manufactured fuses that aren’t really fuses. They have flooded the online market. Likely you are correct and there was a short on the map light circuit that blew the first fuse. The replacement 15amp fuse made the circuit go live but allowed more than 15 amps to flow. This caused the plastic to melt from the wiring and start the fire. In no way was this your fault and now I may have to make a video on fire starting fuses. So sorry this happened to your Foz man. If you’re considering on parting out, please let me know. 👍

[@ignitionoffroad5028]

Thanks for the insight. At this stage I will not be parting out the car.

[@eldorado5650]

I agree fully. I am usually conscious of the quality of the electrical components I put in my vehicles. Shops and stores, online or physical, are usually flooded with poorly-made ones.

[@neilb6029]

I hope you get another Forester, perhaps the XT, if not I could be interested in parts from it. Especially that gearbox.

[@neilb6029]

Please say you are getting an XT and transferring the good stuff. If I have correctly read between the lines then with the replies, I think I'm right!!!! Make me have to rebuild my own gearbox, haha.

[@countercivilization]

I'm sorry for you mate!

[@soundslikeaplan841]

Dam that's no good man! Maybe time for XT?

[@nickoloughlin8706]

I'm really sorry to hear about your loss Mitre. What a blow. Knowing you as I do, via KZbin and FB, etc, I reckon you have moved on already and this is the greatest way to deal with your loss at this time. Turn it into a positive. You've already told us you want more grunt and a blower is far less complicated than a turbo. So I expect to see you transfer everything into another SG with a fresh motor and forged pistons. A single blow set up without the turbo... but then again it wouldn't surprise me if you retained a small turbo for grunt low down for the he'll of it. Either way, I'm looking forward to you big reveal. While you are transferring your Rally Armor mudflaps, can you trace one side and give me the dims please? I've got a 600 wide roll of 3mm rubber and I'd like to make some of my own. A good budget measure. Keep up your great inspirational work Mitre. I love it all! =))

[@ignitionoffroad5028]

Hey Nick! The new car reveal will be live this Friday! And I will make sure to get some measurements for you as well.

[@nickoloughlin8706]

Yo Mitre, my SG is up to 208k and I'm thinking about not investing in the car. I fear the head gaskets letting go. My 2", 2.5" lift kit is on it's way too. As such..., I'm going to sell my n/a and get an SG XT. Funny that. =))

[@EDXR61993]

damn mate this sucks :( feeling for you hoping your next project is a suby but will stay tuned regardless.

[@danmatts2559]

Sucks to hear, that Subaru was one of the few cars on the border track that didn't seem to struggle on anything. It was certainly one of the subies that changed my opinion of them. I'm intrigued to see what you have lined up next

[@ignitionoffroad5028]

That was a good trip that one! Will have to do border track again soon

[@BenMitro]

Damn, I just challenged Ronny Dahl to take you on one of his adventures to prove that a suitably done up Subaru can keep up with his heavily modded 70 series. Ronny is damn lucky! I reckon he put the mozz on your car Mitre!

[@ignitionoffroad5028]

I had a look at that comment! But don’t worry, my next build will be worthy of a modified episode!

[@410kane]

Ronny Dahl had a guest on his channel with a modded Subaru. It was a pretty nice setup. Check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIKyc4lsr9Wqm5o

[@BenMitro]

@@410kane Yeah, I watched that. Tied up, kicking and screaming Ronny. He didn't seem convinced though. He really loves his 70 series!

[@410kane]

@@BenMitro yeah. That cast aluminum bumper blew my mind.

[@BenMitro]

@@410kane I forgot that. Yes, very impressive. Anything to save weight and look good!

[@eliteinventor]

I think that's going to be my next vehicle ,

[@lawtonc9441]

I'm sorry mate but the next build I bet will be great. We will miss the foz but itll live on in the videos and inspire others .

[@mattluszczak6567]

Maybe look into a late 99s pajero..v6?

[@aidenstefanson2175]

i really hope its another subaru, so you can swap all of the awesome parts you've built up into it

[@digitalvaultoftruth]

Fuuuuuuck. So bad. Im sorry for you. We are "forester on fire" brothers. (I have the same car). Is not a bad idea if u make some vídeos fixing that interiors. Congrats by your new forester turbo. Ill Wait to see what u do with it now

[@eldorado5650]

Mate, this is such a tragedy. At least, you weren't inside the car when that happened. By the way, what bulb do you have in the map lamp?

[@ignitionoffroad5028]

LED’s which I had been running in there for 4 years without any issues

[@eldorado5650]

@@ignitionoffroad5028 Yes, there are so many of those that cause headaches when they fail. When I inspected what I used to place in mine, some of the solders are just poorly-done, prompting me to revert back to high quality incandescents. LEDs in Japan are well-made but we don't have access to those. At least, we do have access to Hella ones. Those are really good quality and can be bought here in the Southern Hemisphere. Most importantly, though, the fuse failed you. I agree with one viewer that our markets are flooded with poorly-made aftermarket electrical components. We need better regulations regarding the sale of those but I guess it will be hard to police/inspect. Anyway, stay safe and I look forward to your next project! Cheers.

[@EDXR61993]

when you say bigger and better how about an SH forester? it's bigger :P

[@ignitionoffroad5028]

Haha, the thought has crossed my mind.

[@hectorirazabalbernardo]

Where did you buy the grill

[@ignitionoffroad5028]

Made it myself using the JDM F badge from a SF forester

[@anbu999]

All metal dash and big GPS screen like trophy truck

[@willmitchell2508]

fuck mate, thats really upsetting.

[@Helioror]

the reason of fire was faulty fuse in the relay?

[@ignitionoffroad5028]

The fuse played a part. It didn’t blow when it was suppose to and allowed for the short in the wiring. That’s my assumption anyway.

[@Helioror]

@@ignitionoffroad5028 thanks for answering, wish you good luck

[@rockybro1918]

Mate how much do you want for it I will buy it only problem is I am in QLD Ipswich cheers

[@ignitionoffroad5028]

The car won’t be for sale unfortunately. You’ll find out why if you tune in next week 😉

[@rockybro1918]

Ignition Offroad oh ok it was a good Ride through are you Selling the lift kit on it or the roof rack? Or rims and tires

[@christineayres7094]

Ban map lights in cars no one even needs them anymore as we all have google maps for that on our phone now lol

[@pinzone4358]

It was an emotional episode to watch and definitely difficult for you to face. I'm glad you are safe and it didn't happen in some remote part of Australia. You are an inspiration to myself and credit to your generation. I watch your's and a couple other Forester channels, I just purchased my own 2005 SG9 Foz and want to share my journey on KZbin with people also. But will definitely follow your next adventure and chapter in Ignition Off-road. Do you have any 2" / 2.5" lift kits laying around?

[@ignitionoffroad5028]

Welcome to the subie community! You will be pleased with your new purchase. I only have the monster lift in the foz at the moment and no other lifts lying around.

[@slol144]

Look on the bright side, if you were a rescue swimmer it would have died by hydrolock and if swift water rescue, it would have been washed to sea in a biblical flooding event. She can live on in another build or in other's builds. That Legacy in the background looked a little needy....

[@410kane]

A bird tried to commit arson to your car

[@ewanlockhart3943]

Would you sell it?

[@ignitionoffroad5028]

Eventually I might sell the rolling shell but for now there’s a few parts I want to grab off it for myself

[@v26224]

Another forester

[@smerkutube]

Certainly got a nice gearbox to put in it...

[@mattluszczak6567]

Look at it this way...now you can buy a real offorader and go further??

[@chubbs2484]

Why?

[@BenMitro]

He has a real offroader, just a bit of melting...I didn't hear him break an axle, a leaf spring or cook the motor like "real" offroaders seem to do in youtube land.

[@ignitionoffroad5028]

Definitely will one day, but I’m not ready for a “real off-roader” yet!

[@chubbs2484]

@@BenMitro I've broken more in my real off-roader than anyone in the subaru off-road Australia page so your spot on there

[@headless7345]

You worked so hard to make this car now you leave it like it is peace of garbage.....

[@BenMitro]

Look, he's done the maths and knows the risks. He's choosing another vehicle because that makes more sense. That leaves the current forester literally as a piece of garbage WHEN you take out the good bits. (My guess is he found another forester, same vintage that he can transfer the bits to....

[@ignitionoffroad5028]

Don’t worry, while the car won’t continue the journey, many of the parts on it will 😉

[@headless7345]

@@BenMitro I hope it is forester xt

[@BenMitro]

@@headless7345 yeah, me too!