New Saabaru

jstevens411 · 01-15-2013, 09:08 AM

Hi everyone - I am new to the forum. I just bought my first subaru, but my second saab: a 2006 Saabaru 9-2x Aero. So far I am loving it and the car is a blast to drive. Right now it is bone stock but I am a interested in waking it up a little. I also want to add a set of roof rails and some more comfortable seats (the stock ones are awful) that look pretty low key (AKA not STI). What is the most cost effective/easy/reliable way to get a little more power out of the 2.5? I have heard AccessPorts don't make that much of a difference on the 2.5 engine without other mods. True or false?

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GrimmSpeed · 01-15-2013, 10:28 AM

The Cobb stg2 and accompanying mods would be a good place to start. For a lot of people it's enough power and if not it's a great base for moving forward. For seats you might just want to keep an eye out in the FS sections. Anything from an 02-07 Impreza should bolt in fairly easy.

Mike

jstevens411 · 01-15-2013, 10:33 AM

I would like to do Legacy GT ones, but I don't think they would bolt directly in. I think they changed their mounting points in '05 maybe. There seem to be differing opinions on the forum. This is the best thread I can find but it still doesn't seem to address my question:

http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulle...-thread-53142/

GrimmSpeed · 01-15-2013, 04:52 PM

I'm not positive but i believe LGT seats are not a direct bolt in for your car. Any of the ones that say :yes to the forester fitment in the thread above should also work in your 06.

Mike

jstevens411 · 01-16-2013, 08:49 AM

Bummer...I may just try to repad the ones I have

Sid03SVT · 01-16-2013, 09:09 AM

I just picked up an 06 WRX wagon with limited package (heated leather), I find the drivers seat to be very comfortable, did the saabaru have a different seat?
I should note my wife says the back seat and the front passenger seat are uncomfortable (I think it's because they havent been broken in yet) or maybe these seeats just fit me better than others.

jstevens411 · 01-16-2013, 09:19 AM

I think they are the same basic design but with different headrests and covers. My main gripes are no leg support (all my weight ends up on my butt) and no lumbar support. I am usually fine for the first hour or so in the car, then it gets messy.

01-15-2013, 09:08 AM	#1
jstevens411 Scooby Newbie Member#: 343687 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC Vehicle: 2006 Saab 9-2x Aero Silver	New Saabaru Hi everyone - I am new to the forum. I just bought my first subaru, but my second saab: a 2006 Saabaru 9-2x Aero. So far I am loving it and the car is a blast to drive. Right now it is bone stock but I am a interested in waking it up a little. I also want to add a set of roof rails and some more comfortable seats (the stock ones are awful) that look pretty low key (AKA not STI). What is the most cost effective/easy/reliable way to get a little more power out of the 2.5? I have heard AccessPorts don't make that much of a difference on the 2.5 engine without other mods. True or false? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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01-15-2013, 10:28 AM	#2
GrimmSpeed NASIOC Vendor Member#: 136396 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle: 2012 wrx white	The Cobb stg2 and accompanying mods would be a good place to start. For a lot of people it's enough power and if not it's a great base for moving forward. For seats you might just want to keep an eye out in the FS sections. Anything from an 02-07 Impreza should bolt in fairly easy. Mike

01-15-2013, 10:33 AM	#3
jstevens411 Scooby Newbie Member#: 343687 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC Vehicle: 2006 Saab 9-2x Aero Silver	I would like to do Legacy GT ones, but I don't think they would bolt directly in. I think they changed their mounting points in '05 maybe. There seem to be differing opinions on the forum. This is the best thread I can find but it still doesn't seem to address my question: http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulle...-thread-53142/

01-15-2013, 04:52 PM	#4
GrimmSpeed NASIOC Vendor Member#: 136396 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Minneapolis, MN Vehicle: 2012 wrx white	I'm not positive but i believe LGT seats are not a direct bolt in for your car. Any of the ones that say :yes to the forester fitment in the thread above should also work in your 06. Mike

01-16-2013, 08:49 AM	#5
jstevens411 Scooby Newbie Member#: 343687 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC Vehicle: 2006 Saab 9-2x Aero Silver	Bummer...I may just try to repad the ones I have

01-16-2013, 09:09 AM	#6
Sid03SVT Scooby Newbie Member#: 183032 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: CT Vehicle: 2006 WRX Wagon Silver	I just picked up an 06 WRX wagon with limited package (heated leather), I find the drivers seat to be very comfortable, did the saabaru have a different seat? I should note my wife says the back seat and the front passenger seat are uncomfortable (I think it's because they havent been broken in yet) or maybe these seeats just fit me better than others.

01-16-2013, 09:19 AM	#7
jstevens411 Scooby Newbie Member#: 343687 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Charlotte, NC Vehicle: 2006 Saab 9-2x Aero Silver	I think they are the same basic design but with different headrests and covers. My main gripes are no leg support (all my weight ends up on my butt) and no lumbar support. I am usually fine for the first hour or so in the car, then it gets messy.