Swapping a Subaru STI Recaro Interior into my Forester!

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[@briankelley616]

The absolute joy Sarah felt in just sitting in her new car seat is contagious. It's one reason I love this channel.😀

[@TrumpetBiz]

The "Gump" is looking awesome! Super smart to use the Forester rails to keep the height the same as it was.....really super smart.

[@cayman9873]

I would want the seat lower if possible.

[@SarahnTuned]

@@cayman9873 the seat is power adjustable, you can lower it plenty that way.

[@davidvelasquez6965]

@@SarahnTuned Are the seat mounting points in the STI/WRX the same as the Forester? So you could fit the mounting bracket, sliding rails, and seat straight in the SJ without swapping any parts over?

[@rsprockets7846]

@@SarahnTuned you need a video wall withmultiple montors when you do content in garage with specs and tech of cars on the wall

[@mitchell9153]

Those of us with foresters appreciate your struggles!!!! So we don’t have to go through it and can just order it correctly the first times 😁

[@ravencrestmedia]

Oh quick tip, to stop the spread of corrosion, POR-15 comes in silver. Coat it on the metal with a brush corrosion will be stopped dead in it's tracks.

[@philipmcmurtry4629]

A lot of work to change the front seats but SO worth it especially after you cleaned them. That’s going to be a unique Forester when you are finished

[@James7995]

I’m sorry. Finished? When is a car ever “finished”?

[@plngym]

I can’t decide which is more insane. That this is what Sarah does for a living, or that I watch ALL of her content, and I don’t even like vehicles.

[@josipdjerfi]

thats beacuse we like Sarah :D

[@plngym]

Yup

[@jamesredman1263]

Her obsession with getting everything exactly right is contagious.

[@iplaysdrums]

"Crazy with the cheese wiz" is not a reference I hear enough. I'm a driver. I'm a winner. Things are gonna change; I can feel it.

[@rhllnm]

Me too!

[@SarahnTuned]

With the plastic eyeballs, spray-paint the vegetables; Dog food stalls with the beefcake pantyhose..

[@westwardbound8817]

@@SarahnTuned Butane in my veins cause im out to cut the junkie

[@hampyonce]

Kill the headlights and put it in neutral...

[@garyworokevich2976]

Seats and interior trim looks fantastic. For some reason now, I must go out and buy noodles.

[@noelcunnington6558]

You are amazing, never boring.

[@ThePilotMaximus]

ForreSTI Gump is looking so rad

[@adammiller6606]

Original forester side seat moldings looked 👍

[@Primus54]

I think the videos you create of things you do purely for the fun of it are among your best. You exuded nothing but joy, and even laughed at yourself over ordering the wrong part. 😉 As usual, the editing and music choices are Emmy-level… I know you put in crazy hours producing these. Take a bow! 👍

[@ianprice2298]

I would absolutely never ever underestimate you Sarah!

[@brianhall23]

Keep the lower Forrester piece of the seat. Changing seats makes such a difference in your car. I put BRZ seats in my 1988 200sx and Toyota 86 seats in my 04 Accord coupe.

[@RetirementGoals1]

You’re not the only weird person. I just bought a new truck and I’m doing things to make it more enjoyable for me. The stuff for the Gump is pretty cool.

[@TheShornak]

It's always cool to personalize your car and make it just a little different than all the other ones

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Just a transmission away from F. Gump being a "Super Gump!!!!" Congrats on the Seats, Sarah.

[@NebukedNezzer]

the fact that you keep at things till they are correct is very impressive.

[@andyyuhas7471]

Sarah, you are endlessly entertaining. I'm glad I'm not the only one who sweats the really small stuff in automotive work. Thank you from NM!

[@tonygiraldes7848]

Yet another example of why your channel is just the greatest! Much respect ✊

[@mostcom]

So this what your week end was like. Fine job very productive, very productive. Feels like we experienced the high lights. Through the magic of editing production, about 72 hours packed into short of 17 minutes. What I did in that time wouldn't make for content anyone would care to see. Really enjoy yours as a divergence. Thanks Sarah.

[@mikeburt5222]

I so love the comment you made, "Don't ever underestimate me". I don't think we do. I think you are so brill "sensei". What a worthwhile job on those seats. Wish I had your work ethic. Keep it up.

[@stevenadeau62]

Nice seat in your forester hope to see it finish you should winning a Grammy award for Best clear car details and keep doing a great job beautiful

[@johnfarrington5565]

Gawd these videos are so much fun to watch... Bonus is I learn a bunch of shit...

[@superbri007]

Hi Sarah! You’re the best…thank you for who you are and what you do.

[@superbri007]

I’d go with the STi trim pieces for your seats… might allow easier access if something falls underneath the seats and you have to reach from the side. My cellphone has slid under the seat in my 2013 Camry SE V6 and it’s super tight going in from the side, so I’d have to ol power the seat forward or back just to gain access.

[@Canadiancarguy1987]

Hey, Kalmah I just wanted to say You're The Best...thank you for who you are and what you do!!!! :D

[@luisamoa2500]

@@Canadiancarguy1987 🧐

[@Canadiancarguy1987]

@@luisamoa2500 I like making weird comments ok LOL

[@superbri007]

@@Canadiancarguy1987 So, like… I guess that means my comment was weird? 🤨

[@akaydogan]

The meticulous attention to detail, the fastidious need to clean, and the joy of accomplishing tasks are why I watch this channel. You are awesome.

[@donaldjackson4456]

Fender flares will look amazing. Love what you do and i wait every week for a new video. So entertaining

[@terryroberts5947]

You are making the most of the Subaru. You are and excellent technician too. I love the humor, double entendre and low cut shirts!

[@tonywinstead1869]

Sarah legit has the best SJ content on YT. My '14 XT super duper appreciates it!

[@DougSims]

I was a bit skeptical at first. But after cleaning those front seats, I agree that they look amazing.

[@Doctors_TARDIS]

Sarah, I recently got a Ranger Tremor, but you can't get the black appearance package with the tremor. SO I ordered all the badges from the black appearance package separately. I disassembled the fender vent badge my truck came with, and then disassembled the one from the black appearance package, harvested JUST the lettering rom the black appearance package and reassembled my badge with the black lettering instead of the chrome. What I'm trying to say is. I get it. Because NO ONE will ever care but me.

[@SarahnTuned]

🥰 this so much!

[@robbuchanan4870]

Your attention to detail is absolutely amazing.

[@lot27a]

At first, after seeing the seats side by side, I thought the originals looked better. I should have known, your OCD trumps my OCD by miles and you nailed it. I'm canceling the intervention. I await your next video. Love your attitude and penchant for perfection.

[@gniac]

You are relentless 👍

[@greggo7978]

I'm sure many will agree when I say that one of the most admirable aspects of your personality which flows into each video is that you are not afraid to admit your human. You show everyone your mistakes and always explain them honestly and inadvertently comically enough to make me wish I hadn't taken that swig of a adult beverage right as your explanation is revealed. The world needs more people like yourself,your friends have no idea how lucky they are to have a friend like yourself. I don't give comments like this to just anyone,so stay who you are and please never change. To some you are that moment in a day that brings something other than the same ol-same ol.

[@kevinlyon9501]

Yay those do look brand new now they've had the Sarah treatment. I think stick with the Gump trims round the front seats wouldn't of noticed the gap if you'd not pointed it out.👌❤

[@keironastbury9399]

you're doing a fantastic job there I can't fault you in any way and I'm so glad the MR2 is working great too.

[@archmagexiv]

Thank you Sarah!

[@rayschoch5882]

The new(ish) seats look great! Using the OEM rails to maintain seat height was excellent thought and work.

[@imjco1927]

Those humor of yours is what i really like! 😅😅😅

[@metalbob3335]

I must be a Brute. Our host brings civility for our craft. With my past projects I was lucky to put back floorboards. You replaced an entire interior!? I concede .

[@Bluemountainbowls]

Let’s see a bolster test for the new seats👍🏻

[@rockervdrive]

Wow, those front seats look awesome! And that cleaning montage was satisfying to watch. 😊

[@berndeckenfels]

Yes, go all SARAH on us, we need that

[@Rollormotor]

I cant wait to see your rear Seat of course

[@jamestucci8318]

Beautiful XTI in progress

[@jkK-lw9lu]

Just soooooo awesome, great work! I don’t even care what ride you are working on, it’s your attention to detail that is awesome.👍

[@thetezz0001]

It's sooo satisfying once each job is complete

[@bosgaurus1]

The perfectionist in you even added the diamond shaped vacuum marks on the seats. You're awesome. 😁😎

[@joeswilkins1]

I love how thorough you are. It's impressive.

[@Baldskul]

Nice thinking on the height of the airbags, I don't think many would have caught that.

[@JackBWatkins]

Love the red trim.

[@witchcraftauto]

Your videos are so satisfying to watch because of all the detail and time you put into each part! I'm the same way, if I take anything off my car and its rusty, it's either getting replaced or sanded down and repainted! Keep up the great work!

[@eefneleman9564]

It's amazing how NEW everything on your car looks. I mean, those seat frames. Brand spanking new. Those Recaro's look absolutely great! I wish I had noodles now.

[@lancerowe5388]

Your videos are so entertaining to watch. You are a very accomplished mechanic and you have the ability to make people laugh on almost every video you do. Real talent!!!

[@BasementGarage]

hello, I could be wrong but check that the seat backs have the airbags accommodated as it should be. I seemed to see the labels inward and not outward. regards

[@brianjohnson6183]

Interior looking fabulous 👌!! That's some tedious work too.

[@emantabrizi8218]

I don't know why... but the seat cleaning was very satisfying to my OCD. Thank you, Sarah.

[@jdoesmath2065]

I admire your determination and bravery. Gump is looking really awesome.

[@pmscalisi]

It’s nice to know there’s someone else who orders parts like I do!

[@scottmcclary594]

From the thumbnail I already knew you took them apart for cleaning!

[@Ejiokpa16]

I love the oem+ look and feel of this car. I think it’s a lot art in the car community! Great work!!

[@popularzero]

The Gump is coming out really nice. Fast Wagons are always awesome.

[@GoofytekSF]

Wow, just wow. This is going to be one special Forrester!

[@wallywallyblack1]

Damn Sarah your forester is looking outstanding. Happy for you. :)

[@bstclub8936]

I dont know you, but I love you! You always put a smile on my face. Thanks for that, it was highly needed

[@steveskrobot9496]

You and the Subaru are looking nice!

[@jfan4reva]

Overboard? Yes! That's why we're here.

[@jshrawder49]

Mr hump is looking great!!!

[@BillsShop]

if you cant find seatbelts to swap, you can swap just the one part out of the seat belt. All you have to do is remove the tensioner, pull the belt all the way out and it is held in the tensioner by running through the center with a loop and pin. once removed you can swap the just the seatbelt buckle and reassemble. Also you could get a sheet of foam and poke it behind the leather to fill the small gap in the side trim.

[@johnwilkes8847]

Another option is that it was just a salt belt car. My 02 wrx had the same issue, and the floor boards in the driver side also started rusting apart. It's just the nature of living in a wet environment with salted roads.

[@EstonianBerserker]

Sarah, We need longer videos from you! I just cant get enough quality content you put out every other day. Make it 30 mins now 😉

[@anthonywagner3273]

Sarah, i absolutely love what you've been doing to Gump. And great job on Mr Dos also.

[@87ssstans]

Love the Gump Sarah and your attention to detail!!

[@Gene1969]

Keep the Forrester piece for the seat.

[@BlackstarBSP]

+1 for "Keep the Forrester piece for the seat."

[@JW-gb6hq]

+2 for keep Forrester piece for the seat

[@philtech8657]

Add upholstery foam to the seat bottom behind the leather it will fill that Gap, I believe the Forester cushion is actually a 1/4” wider

[@johnwilliamson467]

Keep the forester bottom and add son black foam if the gap stays after you settle in . Leave the seat belts with the contrasting clip if it matches the headliner. That way it easy is see when grabing for the belt.

[@karlcoomler73]

Yea!! Forest Gump content!!

[@STi.Rick.Cortes]

Awesome upgrade to the Forester. Can't wait to see the fender flare installation.

[@eric19875]

Great work Sarah. The Forester Gump looks amazing with the Recaro seats. And all the other improvements too.

[@markanthony6332]

Those Ricaro seats look incredible great job Sarah😁

[@thecashew8077]

There ain't NOTHING better than a Sarah model Forester !!

[@johnygrasa]

Keep the Subaru trim piece and start a "Sarah Fail Wall". Put all your cool stuff up there.

[@oldblueshhrchannel1847]

More interesting then most videos about interiors. Those seats look so comfortable. Tough luck about that rear lower trim panel.

[@droppindeuces6981]

The attention to detail you put into your projects is soooo next level! Great Job!

[@raymondfrato367]

I can’t wait to see the video of your rear

[@andrewwilgus336]

get the STI parts that are interchangeable all seat interior trim etc. - (don't use the WRX seat if a different size appears smaller the forester) just swap seat coverers if available call dealer and order one in correct trim or have interior shop to duplicate the wrx seat for forester. the performance upgrades is usually just exhaust cold air intake and maybe tune +15 to 20 hp less weight

[@andrewwilgus336]

STI red accents !

[@HammerPowered]

I love the concept of modifying a vehicle with other OEM parts from higher trim levels or similar models with different desirable features. I'm doing that on a truck I own - makes people look twice and scratch their head lol

[@99wolfseditionify]

Nice work Sarah.

[@Beer20001]

Awesome video Sarah! Leave the seat belt harness grey for contrast or paint it red to match the seats. As for the headlight...beautiful! Also keep the forester lower seat thingy...it give some height for a comfortable driving

I should do this to my new Corolla HB! I wasn't able to get the XSE trim I wanted in a manual, but I really am considering it!

[@ocyrus411]

You're the dopest, I love your style Sarah!

[@larrydavidson3402]

Forester is looking great Sarah! It is absolutely one of a kind, just like it's owner.

[@dougmasters3875]

Maybe already mentioned, but..... you can get round USB outlet inserts on Amazon super cheap to fit the hole the cigarette lighter outlet is in. Not an adapter thingy, an outlet that fits in a hole. I used a square one in my dash for the USB connections for my aftermarket head unit.

[@timkoryciak5622]

You’re awesome Sarah ! Love your channel !

[@martyfarrell974]

You are a sparkle in my day. Thanks Sarah

[@RichGT350r]

Nice update on Gump! Let’s get working on Grandma’s Ranger! 👍👍

[@Duaneoca]

I wouldn’t worry about the seat gap. It will settle out. You would be proud. When I had the back seats out of my mini, I found a metal bracket that was unpainted and rusting. It had to be painted before it went back in, even though no one will ever see it.

[@sunglassesguys]

Keep up the amazing content! You’re a great person! Awesome personality 😎🤙🏾💙

[@davidmahan4160]

Oh wow, Gump is looking mighty fine, love those seats. Can't wait till the Gump is all finished, we done sarah a job well done. 😊👍

[@annemickelson2621]

Nobody fiddles with a car better than Sarah.

[@aaspookyaa]

Your vision for this vehicle is truly BADASS!