http://www.pbase.com/image/104282794/original.jpg

I've always been a fan of the older SF5 turbo Foresters from Japan. Especially the STi II and STi II Type M Foresters. After the luster wore off my STi swapped GC, I decided to purchase the N/A USDM counterpart of the sweet JDM turbo Forester. I picked it up for a few reasons, but the main one... how awesome would it be to have an STi swapped Forester!? A month after I got it home, it had it's STi transplant.

It was supposed to be a quick project. Swap the Forester and go back to making the GC a dedicated track car. Well, the GC is still sitting in a corner of my garage while the Forester receives all the attention.

The Forester has gone through a lot of iterations during it's life span. Mostly all of which are performance minded for road racing. As it's one thing to build a performance car, but it's another to actually track it.


http://www.pbase.com/image/101351145/original.jpg

My STi swapped 2001 Forester S.




http://www.6040.org/images/at_forester_forester_apbrakes_02.jpg

http://www.6040.org/images/at_forester_forester_apbrakes_07.jpg

http://www.6040.org/images/at_forester_gc_06h_bg.jpg

http://www.6040.org/images/at_forester_gc_06h_bg_2.jpg

http://www.6040.org/images/at_forester_garage_1.jpg

http://www.6040.org/images/at_forester_garage_2.jpg

http://www.6040.org/images/streets_5_25_08/ferdie_travis_1.jpg

http://www.6040.org/images/at_forester_pd_harnesses.jpg

http://www.6040.org/images/at_pd_leather_wheel_1.jpg


Engine:

2004 STi EJ257 2.5L motor
Prodrive CAI
Prodrive 3port BCS
APS EL header w/ uppipe
TXS Forester 3" TBE
JDM Ver.7 STi TMIC w/ Ver.7 splitter
Koyo aluminum radiator
Flex-a-lite slimline fan system
Samco radiator hoses
ARC titanium pulley cover

Trans:

2005 STi 6MT
DCCDPro.com DCCD controller
STi R180 rear diff
2006 STi 5x114.3 hubs/uprights
2006 STi front/rear axles
ARP extended wheel studs
Group N trans mount
Kartboy STi short shifter w/ bushings
Kartboy trans x-member bushings

Brakes/Wheels/Suspension:

AP Racing 6pot 355mm Formula front BBK
AP Racing screw type brake bias controller
OEM STi Brembo 2pot rear brakes
SS brake lines
STi brake master cylinder/booster

18x9.5 Gunmetal Volk TE37 [5x114.3]
265/35/18 Toyo R888 tires

Cusco titanium front strut tower bar
2006 STi front crossmember w/ direct mount STi steering rack
2006 STi front sway bar
2004 STi aluminum control arms
Whiteline balljoint extenders w/ tie-rod extenders
Perrin PSRS
BC Racing coilovers (temporary while I wait for my KW V3s)
Cusco rear camber plates
Cusco adj. rear sway bar
Cusco rear strut tower bar
STi 6 pc pillowball lateral link kit w/ Poltec box endlinks [sedan kit]
STi trailing arms
Kartboy subframe lockout bolts

Interior/Electronics:

2005 STi full dash w/ STi cluster, climate controls and center shifter/ebrake assembly
Beatrush 6MT shift knob/Kartboy 6MT knuckle ball shift knob
PDE all aluminum rally pedal setup
Alpine IDA-X001 digital media receiver
Alpine KCE-BT300 bluetooth interface
JDM Ver.7 STi front seats
Prodrive rapfix
Prodrive leather steering wheel (daily driving)
Prodrive suede steering wheel (track use)
Prodrive floormats
Defi 60mm 3 gauge pod
Defi link series guages: boost, oil pressure & egt [white face]
Deft link II controller
Greddy Infometer
Sparco harness bar [silver]
Prodrive/Sablet 3" harnesses
Hardwired Valentine-1

Exterior:

JDM SF5 Forester STi grille w/ factory pink 'F' emblem
Debadged
Carbon SF5 turbo hood
Tint


Much thanks to the ppl/companies who have hooked me up with gear:
AP Racing
Toyo Tires
Kartboy
DCCDPro.com
GarageTuning
Mann Engineering
SouthCoastSubaru
Mackin
Aerosim Engineering
HBSpeed
Prodrive

Very nice forester build!

simply... beautiful.

That thing is the poop!

Wow!:eek:

Angry Toaster, I talk about your car at least once a month. The uniqueness alone makes it one of the top Subies in the country imho.

That thing is sexy. props on the build

awesome!

sick ride man, that is the best lookin forester iv seen. that pic with the r/f wheel off the ground is just bad. you should blow it up and put it over your bed:D

Congrats! I enjoyed looking at it in person ;)

Inspiring. Wish there were more Forester enthusiasts out there who went this direction with their cars.

WOW thats is super slick!!

Whats the point? So what, its a fast forester, it has no physical advantage over an impreza on a race track.

Whats the point? So what, its a fast forester, it has no physical advantage over an impreza on a race track.

Sure it does. He can haul 10 large dogs, all the groceries for the month, 2 or 3 cases of beer, and a large grill AND STILL rip around a track.

I'm not a Forrester guy at all but I think it's fantastic. Props man!

Whats the point? So what, its a fast forester, it has no physical advantage over an impreza on a race track.

What a douchebag comment.

I don't think the post was to say "Foresters Rulez Teh Trax."

I thnk it was to show everyone how the OP's dream of an STi-swapped Forester became a reality.

Why bother commenting on a post, when you have nothing but negative, unfounded coments?

If the OP was like, "Look out STis and WRXes! The Forrester STi will dominate your car, beat a Lambo around the skidpad, and drop more panites than Brad Pit!" then I would probably agree with you.

Instead, you've just added another useless comment to an otherwise cool thread.

To Angry Toaster: BAD ASS! That's all I can say. I was envious of Davenow's FSTi clone, but now I've found someone else to hate!

I think my next Soob will be an FXT, though going with the NA car does have advantages (price, insurance, weight, etc.).

Congrats on one SICK Subaru.


SOTC

What a douchebag comment.

I don't think the post was to say "Foresters Rulez Teh Trax."

I thnk it was to show everyone how the OP's dream of an STi-swapped Forester became a reality.

Why bother commenting on a post, when you have nothing but negative, unfounded coments?

If the OP was like, "Look out STis and WRXes! The Forrester STi will dominate your car, beat a Lambo around the skidpad, and drop more panites than Brad Pit!" then I would probably agree with you.

Instead, you've just added another useless comment to an otherwise cool thread.

To Angry Toaster: BAD ASS! That's all I can say. I was envious of Davenow's FSTi clone, but now I've found someone else to hate!

I think my next Soob will be an FXT, though going with the NA car does have advantages (price, insurance, weight, etc.).

Congrats on one SICK Subaru.


SOTC


+12345 to both comments
That is a nice looking forester, I like the old ones way better than the newer bloated ones.

:banana:

Whats the point? So what, its a fast forester, it has no physical advantage over an impreza on a race track.

I'd say because it's a bad @$$ sleeper myself, but really it's all in what you like.

looks good besides the person who mounted the tires...
The red dot goes to the valve stem (makes balancing the wheel much easier...)

Otherwise, SICK RIDE!

what % tint?

Nicely Done.
That looks great.
I snapped a couple photos of those when I was in Japan.

http://s52.photobucket.com/albums/g2/a_holdo/?action=view&current=IMG_1630a.jpg

http://s52.photobucket.com/albums/g2/a_holdo/?action=view&current=IMG_1926a.jpg

thats one amazing subi. i've always wondered how an impreza would look if you were able to fit a forester from end on it. especially if it was a front end of one of the new forester sports. has anyone else ever pondered over that combination?

If I ever get the money together I will make a near clone of that car. one of my reasons for buying an SF was the pics I saw of Angry Toasters car.
all time top 3 foresters ever:)

I still remember being down there for a weekend to chill and helping him install that brake kit on the car in the late night. hehe. :)

Congrats on being the Top Scoob 010.

Gary

Oh yea! That is one mean ride!!! :banana:

What a douchebag comment.

I don't think the post was to say "Foresters Rulez Teh Trax."

I thnk it was to show everyone how the OP's dream of an STi-swapped Forester became a reality.

Why bother commenting on a post, when you have nothing but negative, unfounded coments?

If the OP was like, "Look out STis and WRXes! The Forrester STi will dominate your car, beat a Lambo around the skidpad, and drop more panites than Brad Pit!" then I would probably agree with you.

Instead, you've just added another useless comment to an otherwise cool thread.

To Angry Toaster: BAD ASS! That's all I can say. I was envious of Davenow's FSTi clone, but now I've found someone else to hate!

I think my next Soob will be an FXT, though going with the NA car does have advantages (price, insurance, weight, etc.).

Congrats on one SICK Subaru.


SOTC

well, the OP mentioned he had a gc that he put on hold to build this into a track car, so I wanted to know why....

Awesome car. :)

Brown Chicken Brown Cow!!!!!!!!!!

WHERES THE VID! damn..i wanna see a vid..eff a pic

Nice work... all hail the king 'Timber truck'

haha i have so many pictures of that forester on my computer... its AWESOME.

Angry Toaster, that is one heckuva Forester you have there. When I looked at it, I was like HOLY $%#^! That is one truly unique ride. I have been a fan of the Forester STi II as well. The worst part is that I have a guy who lives on the street behind mine who owns a black one. My wife bugs me every single time that we pass it on the way home about getting a Forester. Heck the woman is lucky that I let her drive my BG5 Legacy GT(twin turbo) back and forth to work. So I guess I had better keep her away from this article on the NASIOC or I'll never hear the end of it!......LOL.:lol: Anway, congratulations on a job well done and one SICK Forester!

Patrick

Nice ride, + one for the build.

Congrats Travis.

--- Omfg ---

Congrats !!!

Congrats Travis, now the rest of the Subie world can share what we've known all along over on sf.org! ...that your SF is the shiznit

does this mean your too cool to hang out with us now? nice job travis.

The pic on the front page lifting the inside front wheel is pretty badass.

i wanna buy it

job well done sir. congrats!

W0W this makes me remember why I love this site. Truly amazing!

awsome fozzy dude.. nice work!

Nice ride..............engine bay pics.

well, the OP mentioned he had a gc that he put on hold to build this into a track car, so I wanted to know why....

everybody does the STi swap into an RS. He wants to be different he likes it and so does about every other Subie person on this Forum. SO **** n00b, and GTFO go DIAF. I say bad a$$ Forester STi.

Also wagons are known to be a more badass track car than the coupes and sedans

everybody does the STi swap into an RS. He wants to be different he likes it and so does about every other Subie person on this Forum. SO **** n00b, and GTFO go DIAF. I say bad a$$ Forester STi.

Also wagons are known to be a more badass track car than the coupes and sedans

Which is why i have a swapped gf8. It's ugly now but i'll make it pretty with lots of <B :banana:

I don't think it's a case of hate, it's a case of 'I r stoopid'. STILL it is a pretty sick Forester OMG I WANT IT...... I want it SOOOOOOOOOO bad. I have first dibs to buy it :p

everybody does the STi swap into an RS. He wants to be different he likes it and so does about every other Subie person on this Forum. SO **** n00b, and GTFO go DIAF. I say bad a$$ Forester STi.

Also wagons are known to be a more badass track car than the coupes and sedans

n00b? srsly? :unamused:
something something kettle black

Yes, angrytoaster's Forester is the envy of all Foresters. Hey Travis, how many Prodrive CAIs have you had on that sucker?

Sweet but we crave engine compartment pics! :p

that's a very nice build

Tremendous build you have there.

Thats what an STI hatch should look like. ;)

Sex.
i need a cig now. haha

GRATS TRAV!!!

Can't wait to see whats next!!

Props to build! Looks sick.

Simply amazing. I never liked the FXT until I saw Angry Toaster's & SonicYellow's. Sweet ride man!

Congrats B!

this is awesome

what kind of rims are those in the first picture second post?

i absoultely love it

NICE!

Any pictures with the 18x9.5's? What modifications were done to make them fit?

that is one nice subaru! diggin' the picture one the track with the front-inside tire off the ground btw!!! nice- very nice!

i want one. love your ride. that is one clean fxt!!

Beautiful ride man, screw what the haters say!

it looks awwsome.. congrats!

we all know Travis' forester killz it.

WOW! That is a beast! Looks great!

Vid... Watch the first couple of minutes. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQIdIg_71YM

very nice

wish i had money for 3 different sets of really nice rims.

Great car.

I have never been a toaster fan....until now. Absolutely beautiful! It's clear that a lot of attention was paid to the details. It has a great stance and just looks like it means business. I would love to see what some of those guys driving around in pushrod V8's look like when you blow their doors off. Yours looks nicer than the Type M Forrester to boot. Great Job!!

Awesome car, I love it. :banana:

love you long time travis!!

Ok. Im doing this to mine.

i've always dreamed of having a Forester STi... maybe one day.



Is there an 08-09 Forester STi?

Dang I want the full story!!! That forester has to have a sweet story behind it. Give us some entertainment!

One of my favorite pics:
http://www.6040.org/images/at_forester_gc06.jpg

that "F" emblem is nice

love that forester

gorgeous !!!! very nice !!!!

Whats the point? So what, its a fast forester, it has no physical advantage over an impreza on a race track.

I'm not sure you're right about that. Back when I had an FXT and was doing some research on rims, I came across a post here on NASIOC from one of our well respected members in Japan....the screen name escapes me now, though. White somethingorother, or maybe it was bearsomethingorother. ANyhoo, this person was clearly a track enthusiast, and an engineer, and pretty close to the SUbaru organization in Japan. And his assertion was that in fact the Forester did have an advantage over the impreza during the GC years. With an STi suspension it had the same center of roll, but because of its setup and +48 offset it sported a slightly wider track. It'll take me ages to find that post again unless I remember the person's screen name.

:eek:

Holy Fxcking Sheit ....!


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(pardon my French, but those are the only words applicable)

very nice fsti man... looks like a lot of attention to detail and the mindset of what a clean car should be...

supaaa clean!!

+1 for the bastard child.

Hello, I am new in this forum. I am a Spaniard trying to learn a bit more about modifying a Forester (which I want to buy, I still do not own it).

First of all, congratulations for the car, it looks awesome.

My second question is: I see from the pictures the car is much lowered than a stock Forester. So, apparently it loses most of its off-road capabilities.

Is it possible to modify a Forester like you have done, but without losing its off-road capabilities? Of course, I am not talking about wheels, but about (1) height and (2) robustness (a Forester is robust, but I do not know if a Forester modified is robust, even with off-road wheels and a bit elevated).

I have seen some coilovers, which are apparently quite good, and have some height adjustments.

Would this fantastic car, with height adjustable suspension and adequate wheels, as able as a stock Forester for off-road?

hotness... thanks for making my day

Damn NICE job! And I LOVE that first pic :)

Well she's no STI swapped forester, but in waiting for a nice new WRX motor with lots of goodies. With thanks to a generous budget and some good friends, im aiming for an even 400whp and at least 340tork. I'll try to keep the posts updated as i go with the motor rebuilt and swap. but for now heres a few pics to date.
http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp17/mikelatter/22.jpg
http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp17/mikelatter/021-1.jpg
http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp17/mikelatter/DSC_0756.jpg
http://i393.photobucket.com/albums/pp17/mikelatter/DSC_0759-1.jpg

hmmmmmm finally the sf gets the nod of approval unlike the old days when everyone told me I was crazy and said "who mods a Forester??"
~Benson

^^^Hi Benson. If it makes you feel better, your SF helped me pull the trigger with mine.

Sorry for not replying in this thread... I had no idea it was even here. There is a top-scoob sticky in the members gallery that I've been posting in.

Thanks everyone for the very kind words. It's nice to hear such things from your peers.

I'll have some new engine bay pics in the near future as I'm working on a new turbo build, new wheels, new brake setup, suspension, etc. :devil:

Last pic taken of the engine bay before it was gutted...
http://www.6040.org/images/at_subietech_meet_2.jpg

Well she's no STI swapped forester, but in waiting for a nice new WRX motor with lots of goodies. With thanks to a generous budget and some good friends, im aiming for an even 400whp and at least 340tork. I'll try to keep the posts updated as i go with the motor rebuilt and swap. but for now heres a few pics to date.

You do realize this isn't the place to put _your_ pictures... this is sorta a congrats thread to Angrytoaster... where his and only pictures of his car should be posted.... :furious:

easily one of the sexiest Foresters on the road.

omg... I want to touch the hiney...

Many kudos to the nastiest forester I've ever seen.

+1 december bump for one of my my favorite threads

anything new with the toaster ??

thanks for reminding me how nice this car is

*should* be back on the road mid January. :(

There is a crap load of custom fabrication going on, so there is a lot of hurry-up-and-wait. Currently waiting on a few things including a back ordered AP Racing master cylinder. New body parts coming from Japan too. :devil:

I'm trying to keep the build hush hush until it's ready to show off.