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Eh, the Subaru CVT seems a lot better than any other brand; it's also designed and built in-house, so different than the Aisin stuff plagued with issues. It isn't my first choice either, it is not "fun" to drive, but it's great for long-distance overlanding; great on gas and it can do everything...

Yeah, all auto Subarus after 2014 are CVT, but not all CVTs are the same, and Subaru still makes manuals. CVTs started as early as 2010 (if you don't count the Justy from the 80's). There are two modern CVTs; the TR690 (also called the High Torque CVT), and the TR580 The TR690 was the first...

@Autism Family Travels Go with the 2016, IMO. I'd go with a pre-2014 Subaru if it had a manual or automatic, rather than the CVT. To clarify; there is nothing actually wrong with the CVT performance-wise. There are plenty of videos comparing the two and the modern CVT Subarus perform as well as...

Been thinking about it. I love that it splits in half; perfect for how my build is set up. Do you like it? I wonder how it handles the bump in the rear of the SJ Foz?

Exactly. I had toyed with the idea of selling my Forester a bunch, then decided not to. Reflecting on how I actually used it, I realized I never really came across any terrain I couldn't either make it through, or just pick an easier line for, or a small detour. I had a stove, a sink, a bed...

Anyone given these a shot? BUNKER-INDUST They're a radically different design than any other boards I've seen, but I understand it might be more suitable in distributing weight and providing superior grip. I like that they are made of nylon. I think that should do better in colder temps? My...

Took the Foz out for a bit of fun! Transmission cooler install next weekend, methinks... One day I'll find some more free time :P

Awesome seeing another Subie here! :) Those SF and SG Foresters make for some shockingly capable rigs with the right mods; plenty of Aussies rock crawl them with front and rear lockers. Check out the Subaru OB thread too eh! Subaru Owners Registry

Took the Subaru out over the weekend!

Thanks wawa, link didn't work though.

Oh, this would definitely have a thermostat to control it. The Derale one, like this thermostat. It'd be routed as follows: Red is the OEM cooler/heater circuit. Normally fluid follows the light blue path. I would add a thermostat (yellow box) to keep it following that path if under 180F. If...

I'd stick with what I've got now on the SJ XT Foz; 2" front 2.5" rear 2"subframe ADF spacers, add in fully boxed in lower control arms (I've dragged them across dirt and mud and they haven't received a single dent, but still...) Boxing in a junkyard pair or buying Rallitek ones would be great...

Changed up the Subaru camper's cabinet a bit. The wood was cracking so I just went full-tilt, ditched the previous carpentry, and welded up a nice little tube steel frame for it (the doors are currently missing): And also did a resin pour that doubles as a cabinet...

Thank you! Well as far as wood goes, I can say I'm not a craftsman either... Metal is where it's at for me. The whole reason I took on this project was because screwed up the table the first time, not accounting for warping. :P Love how it turned out though, all things considered. This was my...

Changed up the camper cabinet a bit. The wood was cracking so I just went full-tilt and welded up a nice little tube steel frame for it: And also did a resin pour that doubles as a cabinet light + interior light! Also, new tires! As far as I know I'm the only SJ Forester running...

Excellent looking trailer Terry, and one of the best looking Subarus around here!

Times being what they are now, I haven't traveled much this summer this summer. Been doing a lot of gardening though, and the Subaru has pulled like a champ; even with 2 cubic yards of topsoil in a 5'x9' Uhaul, it didn't feel like I lost much power, and the big brakes on the XT handled it very...

A one-of-a-kind Subaru Forester XT! Perfect as a daily driver or an adventure rig - all in one! Due to a change of careers, I need a large truck or work van to live in long-term, which sadly means I've got to sell this Subaru. This is a Premium trim; the most complete offered by Subaru for...

Of all the BRMB Ontario books (there are 4 I think?) Any that are worth getting first? I assume Northeastern Ont. has the most trails to look at? Great vid by the way @F8OO

Slick looking ride, @Joshbright ! Always glad to see another overlanding Subie out there. I've been working on a new roof rack these past few days. Lighter weight; more rigid, larger, and lower than the OEM room rails, so once finished with fairings, it should be a bit more aerodynamic as...