Why No One Has Built a Subaru Forester STi Like This. (Next Level Insanity)

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Welcome back! This is Chris' bagged Subaru Forester STi, swapped with an EJ207 from a GC8 STi for better flow and more power. Power isn't everything though, and this mighty example of Subaru shenanigans proves just that. Plenty of goodies hidden from plain sight. Enjoy!
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[@RoadsUntraveled]

We have 3 EJ20 Key Tags left in stock!! Grab the last of them, not sure when we'll re-stock. roadsuntraveled.com/en-ca/collections/jet-tags/products/ej20-engine-code-jet-tag

[@seanevans8767]

Details on the Forester please, especially who made wide body kit?

[@CUSSLIKEASAILOR]

☝🏾❤️🤙🏾

[@evilclownatwork]

Sick forester, but guys.... We've been building these foresters in Australia for the last 20 years... late to the party but glad you made it :P

[@Luke-bt7ms]

Oh ur one of those guys :p

[@stressed_garage]

its hard to build when you cant even import them till they are 15 years old :p

[@liamodwyer6316]

I'm currently on a build with My06 xt turbo manual (personally really easy to upgrade and sexy) After selling my 1998 forester/GT sf5 for 4k😢👍

[@BoatmayneThaUnsinkable]

Fuck it I’m rolling up to Australia, yall balling out there

[@aaronbryant4025]

love the builds from down under, but these are just getting traction up here! builds this complete are few and far between around these parts. Also, personally met chris, super awesome dude!

[@ayitsyaboi]

Man a Forester STi has been my dream ride for a loooong time and it sucks it will never happen haha.

[@jonlipton9079]

Not true brother, 06-07 FSTI is exempt from the 25 year rule. Just requires extra paperwork to import. As well the 04-08 is an an Impreza product so just buy a base auto forester and make your own.

[@kristianodegaard6682]

I talked w/ Chris at Big Northwest in Washington in August. Car is incredible to see in person, the carbon is just gorgeous. Super nice guy too

[@mb01269]

It's cool..dont know about "no one has done"...ive one sitting in my driveway lol 06 RA sti I appreciate it and love to see not many feature these

[@Kyle-ty6mx]

I've been following his build for a while now on IG, It's amazing to see it be reviewed on KZbin!

[@stressed_garage]

heck yeah!!! this is amazing thanks dude!

[@homer13ist]

Best Foz in town

[@RoadsUntraveled]

Absolutely man! Incredible work.

[@mingshili9769]

Saw this car on subaru summer meet in Vancouver, this is the star of the whole meet, definitely the best build on that day!

[@Mike_44]

My first Subie ever was an ‘01 Forester L, which I fixed its motor after the infamous H/G leak. I did everything on that car from regular maintenance to all sort of suspension work and learned a lot and always enjoyed the awesome AWD. Needless to say, I just fell in love with the brand. I come from the 90s Honda scene and had everything from a Civic Si to a beautiful S2K. But after owning Subies, I’m now on my 3rd Subie and haven’t looked back. This SF5 STi M is simply awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@eggpod4567]

The attention to detail that was put into this car, inside and out is so amazing.

[@skippylegrandgourou2069]

Chris is such a cool guy, he is always the star on Subaru meeting!

[@TrillMurray]

I like the 3d printed bezel for the airlift controller. I'm working on doing the same thing in my 94 legacy

[@stevensiers407]

I have a 2000 subaru forester turbo, it has been my favorite to car to drive! it's extremely fun in the snowy parts of Japan

[@WesleyDropDead]

Been following him for awhile. Love this build. 😊 also wanted to add @9:05, all foresters through 2008 had pillarless doors not just first gens.

[@sandygarage3802]

I saw a same gen Forester (GT model) on my way home from work today, it was lowered with pink wheels.

[@fozzynw9175]

Love my 04 Fozzy xt. Did lots of mods to her over the years. I plan to do many more in the future. She is a keeper

[@mimike80]

In the PNW (WA) Subaru has a factory. They are the Honda Civic equivalent. A dime a dozen. I like this Subaru. Customized. As all cars should be. Expression.❤

[@marvinvisser5039]

Yeah been following him on Instagram ever since I got my own FSTI. Allot of work put in this build 👏 But you should also drive the newer SG STI which is now elegible to be imported in Canada.

[@RoadsUntraveled]

I've seen a few of them around.. love the way they look. Would love to drive one.

[@class2instructor32]

I have one with gold rims 57000km 3" with 91 octane tune from project lambda tune. Awesome car!

[@andrewjohnson7960]

Love the SF5 manual extremely rare nearly all automatic i had a 2001 uk s turbo sf5 manual here in Scotland lost it too rust rear subframe snapped off almost half and it rotted in usuall rear suspension turrets i sold it and its had thousands spent its on road with prodrive exaust and wrx subframe

[@PastorOfMuppetsVIVIVI]

In your country sure

[@uncleben4560]

Thought about it 20yrs ago because it had one of the best body style... i didnt have the means!!

[@makotacos3018]

Forester Culture Representing 😎

[@lordraiden5398]

HaHa I bought my SH Forester in 2019 as a daily while I was replacing my engine in my WRX. My WRX is still in garage and my Forester is lowered on coilovers, 25mm rear sway bar, adjustable lca's and lateral bars. Stronger font and rear endlinks and 18x9 1/2 wheels with 245/40 tires. It handles so well I had to put a well bolstered drivers seat in it. Next is STI full drivetrain minus engine. Maybe one day I will get back to the WRX.

[@Kiwi_Bayer]

Dont quote me on this but the model 08 -11 has a more bulletproof engine. We had a couple people push the stock block to over 400Hp (in NZ) and I think also in Australia. Very similar to the 04 model just with more comfort etc. I never had one personally, I had a 04 TbSTi Legacy and 05 ST, although 2 of my brothers have had a few foresters and still do and theyre nice to drive.

[@30debt55]

Yes the SH is better comes with a EJ255, mine makes 350awhp

[@30debt55]

All in at 3000rpm

[@stressed_garage]

so the idea behind this was if in 2001 they made an actual Forester STI with the ej207. if I ever need another engine I'd probably do a hybrid 2.5 block with these 207 heads.

[@coffeejj00]

Down here in St . Lucia in the Caribbean we have people who have builds like that for it

[@moto46]

Now thats what you call a beast wagon wow

[@jrodsumpthin7516]

8:15 Love it !

[@chrisholt5001]

I miss my 2000 gt the good old ej20 sound

[@Sacshotit]

got to see this car in person last year 👌🏻 beautiful subaru

[@Mcevoy91]

Had an s-turbo also. Best car I ever had.

[@DG_427]

Cool build, the moulding on the fenders is bit rough though.

[@stressed_garage]

i want to mold it in but abs to metal in my climate will probably crack :(

[@DG_427]

@@stressed_garage I don't think so, I'm from Finland and people do it all the time. 🤔

[@Temppy1]

for the rack you can all ways do the 2015+ rack mod

[@stressed_garage]

just gotta find a JDM one

[@bluegizmo1983]

I love my '04 Forester XT! It's an auto, but since the auto is actually stronger than the 5 speed glass box I'm fine with that.

[@eggpod4567]

I love everything about this car. I'd say my only dislike would be how low it is to the ground. I'd definitely raise it if it were me. Just a personal preference though. Other then that, absolutely gorgeous car. I wish I could do something like this with my subaru outback. Lol

[@stressed_garage]

thats what the airride is for ;)

[@shad3128]

Short answer why: money and time Long answer why: also time and money

[@lukehinds4537]

Awesome video. Love the fozz

[@defi_luvr7904]

Mad fozzy! Practical yet looks phenomenal ❤️🔥

[@blakelip3]

That carbon hood 🥹🥹😍😍

[@MooseCannon]

I feel like they should have made a manual STI Exiga. Just because

[@sethjoseph965]

awesome content! on the Forester STi

[@tomasz1643]

Chris, this is masterpiece, i love ideas implemented here. I have the same fenderist kit, aby idea how to fit rims with that big ET?

[@stressed_garage]

I'm actually using factory alignment specs. and no spacers. 18x10.5 +12 I have plans going forward to extend my lower control arms in the rear a little bit and then a couple other little things here and there.

[@tomasz1643]

@@stressed_garage i was wondering if 19 inch would fit in those fenders but your example shows that 18 is big enough :-)

[@stressed_garage]

@@tomasz1643 I thought about it. but 19s make it less useful imo. I still daily it and I also beat the shit outta it and slide it in the snow :)

[@senpaisaucyy]

Love seeing more Forester content on the youtubess

[@Itswagonfall2]

i have an 09 SH forester XT with a near full sti swap, runs at about 400 wheel on 25lbs of boost:)

[@kyleelder1253]

U really maxing that turbo out might upgrade to a big turbo

[@grantbuxton]

I had the ej 22 normal, it was fun, i have an opportunity to grab a wagon manual 2.2 I might go for it

[@MoosesquadonPC]

saw it in person when he went to winnipeg last month

[@klimmenty]

I`m not from russia. I`m from Ukraine:) (designer of this bodykit)

[@stressed_garage]

I'm sorry. I'll make sure in the future to let people know that it's designed in Ukraine and only printed in Russia. glory to Ukraine!

[@klimmenty]

@@stressed_garage Thank you! forester looks amazing!

[@dackbowland1876]

Sf is hands down my favorite Subaru. I’d take an na auto sf fozz over wrx any day

[@Magic_sk8board_media]

Sick! I always give a rev for the fan boys aswell!

[@boostin364.]

I'm currently building my genuine sti forester. Would be sick to make it look similar to this one day

[@ChrisPBacon198]

Torque Steer on AWD Holy S*** ! 🤯

[@Skydrag.V60]

Lord have mercy that’s beautiful

[@blueridge8992]

I’m own a ‘17 STI, FBO and e85, and I think I have PTSD from all the issues I’ve had with it in just 8 months of ownership. Now every time I watch a video about a modded Subie, my brain starts yelling, “ROD KNOCK, HEAD GASKETS, TIMING BELT, OIL CONSUMPTION, CYLINDER 4 MISFIRE, DAM DROP, FALSE KNOCK IS REAL KNOCK” and I get the urge to write the owner of the car in the video to warn them to sell their Subaru while they still have their sanity (and short block) intact. On a completely unrelated note, does anyone want to buy a nice clean 2017 WRX STI? It’s bone stock and only used for picking up my Grandma from her weekly Bingo tournament. I love the car and it’s been SUPER reliable. Only reason I’m downgrading to a Golf R is for the extra cargo space to fit my Grandma’s wheelchair. 🤞😇

[@stressed_garage]

sounds like some bad luck.

[@FuJiNF]

Not enough "fans" to justify bringing the Forester STI. A simple 04-08 FXT build with the STi DCCD 6spd drivline into a Forester would blow the doors off the JDM SG5 Forester STI. No top end because the small turbos Subaru chooses to run. That VF28 is SO SMALL. The VF39/43/48 are small turbos too. They don't give you the greatest powerband. Throw in a 62MM turbo and it'll give you top end on both 2L & 2.5L.

[@stressed_garage]

built anything would

[@TrillMurray]

By stock ecu, do you mean the fozzy ecu or the stock 207 ecu?

[@stressed_garage]

the only difference between the two is the 207 has an intake air temperature sensor where the 205 ECU does not. I'm actually swapping it out to a 208 legacy ECU it's pretty close to the same. the main difference is it has four outputs for spark instead of just two. I'm also going to speed density while retaining the stock ecu

[@richardtaylor9656]

Have you driven a 20 or newer Outback Xt turbo ? When you speak of Subaru losing there direction , many of the people saying this haven’t driven a new Subaru

[@stressed_garage]

yup i have, they are okay but so chunky

[@RoadsUntraveled]

Newest Subaru I drove was a 2019 Outback 3.6R. It's the move to CVTs that have largely killed the brand for me... 0 feel.

[@jjsorenavki7005]

Come to Australia or NZ.. plenti Fori at this level an more haha :D Sick build though

[@RoadsUntraveled]

It's on the list!

[@RF-zn8xx]

A budget accessory based fozzy is found in most Cities lol

[@knowntalker135]

That's just nasty! Great job

[@RoadsUntraveled]

Great word.

[@MADTrolleyMotorsport]

Nice foz

[@PilatuS23]

Not really my thing, but that's very cool.

[@evanch123456]

I agree.

[@p.victoryy]

regards from Ej20 - BG 😊 Very impessive Fozz

[@steadyboost7]

Probably a long shot, but do you have any info on the dragon boat team in the B-roll shot at 0:59?

[@RoadsUntraveled]

Haha nope! All I know is that they made it back in one piece that day

[@Hondacbr600rrish]

love these wheels 🔥🔥🔥 great video.

[@Hondacbr600rrish]

What wheels are these? and thank you.

[@plboardman]

Kansai reps

[@Hondacbr600rrish]

I wanted these for my g37s coupe, but they only go up to 18 inch 😕

[@mrunrealizedprofits8431]

"its all ball bearings nowadays"

[@pnwchris2000]

Are all of the Impreza Platform steering racks bolt on to the Forester? Could I pretty easily put an STI rack into my ‘98 Forester?

[@CloerSignature_TruckBeds.]

Car is incredible 🔥

[@tedorr5449]

Hi! If you have the budget to come to the UK for a few days, ur welcome to come and have a go & film in mine... i got the Fozzi 2.5 STI Litchfield tuned 330bhp that goes like a rocket...

[@crisnmaryfam7344]

sorry to burst your bubble but plenty of people have slammed and air bagged fozzy's LONG before you came along lol.

[@stressed_garage]

yup that's true. I don't know anyone that's done it with a JDM Forester in North America tho.

[@ctroutt77]

Why has no one built an "STI" like that one? Also what were the easter eggs? Seriously people need to learn to title their videos

[@rcdchannel3162]

what wheel do you put on

[@zib0b]

Шикарный СУБАРЬ!!!

[@jmj5150]

Love it!!

[@offici4llyg4pp3d]

Hey men where you get that gauge pod to replace the glovebox?

[@matthewtonks4937]

Also sold in Australia

[@ДанилДанил-х2е3д]

wow!!!! very beautiful!!!

[@Shi_Okami161]

See ive seen some of these amazing forest builds and i want to get one cuz the i loved the wagon style impreza but getting one where i live in good conditions yeah nah good luck

[@30debt55]

Torque steer my ass, that would be the wide tyres tracking

[@stressed_garage]

just a lil bit

[@pablovtec3069]

The one for the front blow is from bugeyes prodrive?

[@gustomassini407]

whered you buy that sti hood scoop from??

[@eckzel2761]

I love the tails on the facelift gt, sadly I’ve got the first gen gt with the ugly tails

[@stressed_garage]

you can swap but if you want reverse you gotta get a facelift hatch

[@eckzel2761]

@@stressed_garage wouldn’t I need to swap rear panels aswel? Swear they facelift version aren’t as tall

[@stressed_garage]

@@eckzel2761 i have not tried it but i have seen it done online

[@eckzel2761]

@@stressed_garage I did some more looking and you’re right, may I also ask where can I find that hoodscoop?

[@stressed_garage]

@@eckzel2761 it came with my hood from vis racing. I think they have one similar on eBay

[@richardwilliams3788]

I am Liking the rim set ,what is the name and model ?

[@stressed_garage]

kansei KNP 18x10.5 +12 in gunmetal grey

[@richardcornforth1770]

lovely car bud, shame she's not the STI 2 Type M though!

[@RoadsUntraveled]

I drove one a few years back! Video is on our channel.

[@richardcornforth1770]

@@RoadsUntraveled Yes you did! Probably the first 2M video / review I've watched. Great video on that one too. I have one here in the UK. Love her.

[@SteampunkDream]

what overfenders are on this thing? Is it all burn up?

[@PedroFTeixeira]

mixed feeling on this. Some nice thing, some ricer things...

[@DFPFTW]

Yooooooi drive a na 01 sf with 217k miles 5sp:)

[@kenpowers6546]

What are those wheels I need them in my life

[@plboardman]

Kansai reps

[@davonhenry7467]

What engine is in this

[@stressed_garage]

ej207 (version 6)

[@Kevinsrepent]

What rain deflectors r those

[@stressed_garage]

hicusastore.com ;)

[@georgesegovia8865]

Whats the wide body kit on this?

[@melmom1102]

It's sooo pretty 😢.

[@benpapworth6555]

I live in Vancouver and would love to know where this road is.

[@RoadsUntraveled]

Google maps. Look for squiggly lines. We don't have many. Washington state on the other hand...

[@dontketcheeky6695]

😍😍😍💥

[@jmoore9806]

Anyone know what rims are these ?

[@itsalpca]

maybe a canadian has never done a build like that

[@dylantheriault9007]

What wheels are those?

[@stressed_garage]

kansei knp

[@harveyhernandez6619]

Cause not everyone has the cash to blow on fun

[@sin8364]

I remember seeing a post in a group where they wanted to see only static foresters. This guy got triggered because he couldn't show off his bagged forester on a static only post lmaoooo

[@stressed_garage]

awh honey, there was a lot more to it but Im too old to like drama... so sure that's exactly what happened

[@jonlipton9079]

I’m gonna put this out here. The reason the United States does not get any of the cool cars is because we would not of bought it. Subaru made the Legacy Spec B and they did not sell well. We only want them now because we can’t have them.

[@RoadsUntraveled]

That's a large part of it. I'd much rather have a performance wagon than an SUV, but I'm the vast minority

[@ricusmate]

When is someone going to build a proper offroad Forester or Crosstrek.

[@綠川創毅]

初代　フォレスター　typeM　５MT　ですか？