Albo’s JDM only Subaru Forester STI SG9 |The Ultimate Utility & Daily Sports Car! | JDM Masters

The Forester STI is an all wheel drive estate/station wagon motor vehicle with a front located engine, sold by Subaru. Power is supplied by a double overhead camshaft, 2.5 litre turbocharged 4 cylinder engine, with 4 valves per cylinder that develops power and torque figures of 261 bhp (265 PS/195 kW) at 5600 rpm and 378 N·m (279 lb·ft/38.5 kgm) at 3600 rpm respectively. The engine transmits power to the wheels through a 6 speed manual transmission. Quoted weight at the kerb is 1500 kg.
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[@nyleen]

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[@indopleaser]

i like how understated this channel is. not your normal trendy youtuber with cliches and screaming “subscribe” every time. good for car channel

[@WarCry389]

This is the best Japanese car content channel right now!!! Amazing job guys!!! Keep it up! Greetings from Costa Rica.

[@superfast30]

You guys do an amazing job. As a car geek, listening to you go over the finer details and specs of these rare JDM cars is truly enlightening. This type of content is almost non existent anywhere else. Keep up the amazing work!

[@Boxer7911]

Best looking Forester, now it's plain and mainstream.

[@ahhh6201]

The generation before is more my cuppa tea, much meaner in the front imo

[@aaronsempa5820]

@@ahhh6201 SF5?

[@ahhh6201]

@@aaronsempa5820 Sorry I misspoke, I meant the previous styling. Same chassis, just the 02-05 version

[@aaronsempa5820]

@@ahhh6201 Cool. I personally am an SF5 guy. Not a fan of the huge SUV looks. And the fact that they killed the turbo, Subaru is succeeding at chasing me from the Forester 😢😢

[@OneNiftyBoi]

@@aaronsempa5820 I think it's Toyota who's making them now.

[@mychannelforfun5523]

When the Captain speaks I listen 👍

[@GebreMMII]

10:50 why do I find that so funny 😂 the passion in the wiping

[@gonzalohernandez5173]

Que soñada esa Forester STI. Sin perder la pasión por la deportividad. y con la familia arriba jaja. Crackeeeee ❤ Subaru ✨ Nunca pierdan la esencia . Muy buen canal

[@donk1822]

I have two Foresters. There's my old 2005 2.0 XEN, which I love so much I couldn't sell when I was tempted by a 2008 2.5 XT PPP. The former could take a fridge to the top of Snowdon with its low ratio box, and the latter could humble a lot of sports cars on a track day. Not many cars are as versatile as a Fozzy :).

[@Sabahzai]

I had a 2005 forester sti and 2005 impreza s203, , both car is just a beast, especially driving on the mountain road, every down hill corner will makes your jaw drop.

[@Nyagathanga]

Brilliant review by JDM and kudos to Albo for letting us appreciate that jewel.....

[@RobertBritoLee]

Wow, I'm so glad I found this channel, so much knowledge and in- depth comparison. I specially love the emphasis I'm seeing in my passion cars like Evo and STi, even today I miss the EvoX and it saddens me to see so many Germans with 4cyl torbos with smart AWD 4 doors replacing V6s with near 300HP. Evo and STi were under appreciated and way ahead of their times.

[@Spy1228]

Love that color, i think the same as Albo, its simply beautiful, that Subaru in general is really nice.

[@MrGembelo]

that car owned by albo

[@onur_14.]

20:40 Speeding past a slow down sign :) Thanks for the, as always, amazing video

[@adriansuva3952]

I miss the old thin body panels and spacious cargo space. Oh and the engine/drivetrain/sti upgrades are such nostalgia

[@taylorasbury4980]

You guys are a great channel. I'm so happy to get to see such content.

[@IanMcVitty]

Absolutely gorgeous car.

[@shonancheta]

this video made me love my sg5 fozzy even more...

[@nathanielfoo96]

Whao, the light artifacts at 1:43 - 1:58

[@kroviken]

I own SG5 2002 right now, and I really love it! I agree this car is the best car I have ever drive. Can't wait to drive it after this pandemic situation end... I will definitely keep it until it can't be drive anymore...hehe

[@heckinchonker_8157]

I have the 04 XT, but I’m still jealous of this sti, especially the blue.

[@ridzwansabtu3918]

Marvelous presentation guys... The Forester... Having a family is not an excuse for us to NOT to have a daily driven performance vehicle.

[@nbkkash9451]

Me and my family should be rolling up to the grocery store in this...

[@sneakyfoz3692]

I'll tell you the best handling mod for Forester XT and Forester STI, obviously a bigger rear ASB is the key but getting Heavy Duty Steel Sway bar mounts (like Whiteline) and welding them to the chassis, left of field mod, not easy to do but handling is insane and ALL of the creaks and groans go away after doing this this. Reason being is that when you upgrade end links, lateral arms, shocks, mounts and stiffen the hell out of the rear end, the weak link becomes the tiny 8mm bolts that hold the rear bar mounts to the chassis. They back out and eventually break the captive nut the bolts screw into up inside the chassis.

[@bruceholinight7978]

These gems and all Subie turbos are getting harder to find every day ! I have a JDM GDB STI , they are widely available here in Canada !

[@DRCrimeCircle]

that car is a classic

[@AlexanderPews]

My new favorite channel on KZbin!

[@ScorpioIsland]

Greatest DD ever made. My ultimate dream ride. Thanks for the content

[@mikesgarage9026]

Yiay, another rainy day episode!

[@sideways4life993]

Seeing the Cameraman struggle is kinda funny but respect to him

[@michael_qu11]

I have just got my sg9 ，and I like so much

[@franqueee]

Basically, if were in a post apocalyptic world , id take this car. Its quick, practical but not too huge and it handles great

[@Villajesse]

Awesome share! Just sharing my opinion. The bugeye GD WAS not an ugly car. It was a very unique Subaru. With some of the best lighting available

[@craiglewis7508]

Love these cars cant wait to get me one

[@adismail]

Thank for delivering great quality content with such extremely high production value, dedicated attention to the details we all love to see, and thorough love for motorsports. It really means a lot to me as a fan to see you cleaning the 2.5 marking under the hood even though it's not even your car. We see the real passion you have in moments like that.

[@mauricio2507]

F

[@jaceolson9392]

Totalled my nice Forester 1 month ago. A deer hit me. Just got it replaced with a even nicer one! 2000-2005 is the best year. Imo.

[@bigbeartanner]

Such an amazing car. Something I would definitely import

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

imagine a subaru forester = NINJA - twin turbos - left and right banks - iag style 2.7 700 hp engine and with all top shelf race parts !

[@aciditywormhole9898]

I currently drive a stage 2 2011 wrx and if I were to have a family in the future, this is the vehicle I want.

[@artilleryisbetter]

Absolutely immaculate!

[@kenmichigwan234]

1:45 love that effect

[@marvinvisser5039]

Some more info: The engine is still a EJ255 (not STI EJ257) however more HP. However it has a STI 6 speed, brembo's, STI interior and STI shocks & springs.

[@carsubie]

JDM Forester STi has a EJ255 v1 = EJ257. Same short block with compression ratio 8.2:1. The only difference was the bolt-ons like turbo and intercooler.

[@alitoroganan2442]

@@carsubie both 255 and 257 are semi closed blocks?

[@alitoroganan2442]

im confused about the 255 that came with the sg9, does it have the same internals as the 257?

[@marvinvisser5039]

@@alitoroganan2442 only difference are pistons and auxiliary

[@carsubie]

@@marvinvisser5039 Pistons are the same. Same part number for both the JDM Forester EJ255 and USDM WRX STi EJ257 engines. That is 12006AC390.

[@davedm6345]

nice review, love the snow part

[@ericn7698]

I completely agree with Albo's sentiments regarding the fantastic mix of performance and utility of the SG9 Forester STi. I love mine, even with over twice the mileage of Albo's mint example here. Where did he get that wing??? Not a fan of version 9 bonnet scoops on these, but to each their own. The wheels and stance are 👌. Point of correction: The SF generation DID have an STi version.

[@palaciosfreddy9189]

Also drive an sg9 fxt. Just finished up on a jdm forester 6spd swap along with bigger turbo, meth, tune. What a fantastic all around car. Its actually alot bigger inside than yhe newer jeep cherokees

[@grandphotography1328]

wonderful review..☑ this is my dream car.

[@BaddaBigBoom]

The exhaust note is identical to my 2006 (also SG9/EJ255) Forester XT though mine has aftermarket (Prodrive) backbox/tailpipe. Thumbs up.

[@DarkInstinct05]

Canada can get these puppies now 😍 Maybe I can trade my '11 WRX

[@ahkiii_]

The boss on the mountain 🔥🔥🔥

[@devereda40]

glad I own one! such a sick family performance car, love it!

[@NapFloridian]

That Subaruooks like a Honda Fit

[@svboypt]

Excelent presentation, keep the good work ,rgds from Portugal.

[@asdreww]

Great video. Really enjoying your content

[@aomaggots-]

Great video! Like always.

[@solidsnake3861]

binge watch your videos all great stuff greats from Bosnia

[@MrEdo320]

I love this wagon!

[@harrisonmorin616]

Such a beautiful car and great information awesome content

[@howardahhon7600]

Pretty cool, you featured your buddy Albo's car!!! Love what he has done with it so far!!! Still remembered the video I saw you helped him surveyed the car before he purchased it. I still prefer the GC8 22B Coupe over this anyday as the ultimate Subaru car. More street cred?!?!....hehe ;) Are you going to review your own car, the silver EK Type R... =)

[@JudauAshta33]

The turbo EJ25 was also used in the 2009 STi A-Spec coupled with an autotragic.

[@q2subzero]

this would have sold out in the USA so fast. my word... i wish we had these here.

[@HOOD2358]

I'd take a Ej207 over a Ej257 any day. Albo is crazy!

[@wheeldealstt5445]

Ej25 turbos were also used in the JDM automatic impreza wrx Sti's aka the GVF A-line

[@stefanc4873]

Amazing car ❤ Great presentation 👍

[@Kaoniaw06]

amazing Foz, the ultimate !!!

[@kwekseowbin]

2:15 intense aura around 🔥🔥

[@andrewherron3342]

Great video and great detail. I wonder how many SG9 STI versions were built?

[@joey13187]

Apperantly just over 3500

[@popomomo12]

An episode just for me! Just got an XT😊😊😊 Edit: just for us*

[@jayharper1894]

great video!

[@damienlee1165]

A performance crossover before they were even a thing

[@Shane-zx4ps]

A Spoon Honda FN2 next please

[@koolkat969]

Great content. Presentation is spot on and i do love these Forester sti's as a one car to do all! Going through your previous episodes now and are you going to do a review of your DC2 you mention you own? Would love to see that as i own a Uk spec DC2. Cheers

[@jimmyk7626]

Nice vid guys.My dad had the 2006 XT variant and it was a great car.Now,when are you gonna do a full review of your ek9?😉😉

[@dariusmatei3627]

Nice car !!!

[@WarHammer1911A1]

Yeah, that's awesome. I like my boring 2000 Forester.

[@minecraft0011master]

I’d really appreciate it if you did review the S402 legacy and nice video as always 👍🏽

[@class2instructor32]

There was a full Sti SF5...I have one it's a 2000 from Japan....

[@beargraham5245]

🐻💙 love it

[@konglee7284]

The new 2019-2020 Forester is just not there anymore... it needs that look like yours.

[@Roihan54]

dream daily car

[@oriongear2499]

Ah yes... the DriftHunterAlbo Forester STI.

[@wazzat50]

What do you mean there's no sf5 STi? Never heard about the STi-II type M?

[@williepie]

This is the one car im truly jealous of japan having and not the US.

[@mayhemnmadness9266]

You get the sport tho don't you?

[@williepie]

@@mayhemnmadness9266 We got the forester XT. Which arent nearly as good.

[@mayhemnmadness9266]

Liberty Prime a few mods and you would get one looking somewhere near maybe

[@williepie]

@@mayhemnmadness9266 Most americans bought them as automatics so even the weak 5 speeds are rare. It would cost alot to engine/trans swap a fxt. :\

[@mayhemnmadness9266]

@@williepie Yeah autos no good

[@paologarcia8541]

Hey JDM Masters! Can you do an episode on the Mitsubishi GTO Twin Turbo 1996 - 199 and the Mitsubishi FTO Version R in Manual 1997 - 2000? Thanks!

[@trustgtr33]

i own a GGB5EH bugeye sti wagon, seem that it is the last sti wagon model made by Subaru..I hope you could do an episodes on the sti wagons..

[@catnamestaken]

Love the car. Such a shame it wasn't sold in my country, I want one.

[@drake5557]

I own a 2005 Forester XT with a 5MT. Would love these if they were sold in the states :(

[@philipchoi6753]

Great review, very impressive. Any chance there will be a review for Legacy wagon as sell maybe?

[@GHBlake]

Where can I get a contact to buy the Subaru Forester STI? I WANTS THIS CAR

[@j4259]

If this was a quick review I want to see your in depth reviews! Great work. Maybe get a go pro or a stabilizer for more stable POV videos. But other than that great content.

[@chris9783]

Hope you can review a legacy s402 :)

[@andrewpaige9152]

GG Impreza Wagon has roof racks and Australia gets the JDM / Japanese models ? So that statement is very untrue mine also has an extra lever for Low range / High range its a 2004 Blob eye, non turbo GX EJ20, Also have MY99 WRX GC8 EJ20, 04 Outback ( known as Legacy in US market ) with the 3 Litre Boxer Engine and 2000 B4 Liberty Premium Sedan all a JDM version as again we get the same models in Japan. Only our GC8s gear ratios were extended longer for fuel economy and octane changed to 98 and all came with a 4 digit pin code immobiliser OEM pin pad for insurance purpose .

[@AUT_Whitewolf_AUT]

man i love your channel the car reviews are so detailed keep going :D my FD2 Type R is close to get on the streets of europe ^^

[@tadficuscactus]

I have a 1990 legacy wagon. I love it. I'm slowly upgrading it. Slowly because I'm poor as fck.

[@subscriber6181]

Can you do the review of the Subaru F.U.C.K.S edition?

[@hiroshis.9754]

I saw all your videos but you never talk about the Subaru legacy gt wagon or sedan they are some sti version too

[@nishurulz4]

Please do a review on Legacy Sti gen 4

[@benardojambojr5030]

@JDM thnks

[@fajrdn]

The ultimate soccer mom's car

[@manufernandes3190]

Fajar Dwi Nugroho no F soccer moms let them by Prius

[@dancingwulf3351]

i like it when you two team up🐺🚬

[@MrVayolence]

The Guage display, please share the details thanks.

[@KiaAlvin]

Please do an episode on the bugeye GGB sportwagon, I have one and there's little information about it out there