Forester got low low low low low low low low...

[UndercoverObbie]

Kyle is impatient, and I have the pictures already uploaded. So here is Zebra's thread- his car, not mine!

His '06 WRX struts and Tanabe gf210 springs came in the mail a day or two ago, and we headed up to Ohio to meet Kreitz3 and install them. Learning experience for both of us.

With the exception of Zebra's panic attack over how LOW it was halfway through the process, it went without a hitch. The phrase of the night was "Don't rip the boot! Don't tear it! Somebody move the brake line!!"

I was skeptical. I didn't think lowering a Forester 3.5 inches would make it functional, or remotely cool. I was really #&$*ing wrong. It's SICK. It's just like riding in a WRX, only without the boost. Soooo stiff.

Then Kreitz and Zebra and I went and romped it in the mud and pouring rain at Dwires. :mrgreen:

Enjoy. Video too.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=c9P7LLQ6HTw


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Dr. Kreitz says "Congratulations, proud parents, it's a strut!"



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"Like kids in a crack store..."



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Wheel off, time to get cracking


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Before- stock height

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c7/Kiishka/DSCF1095-1.jpg

After- 26" of lowered Forester-ey goodness



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29.5" from ground to top on stock struts/springs



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Amazing what 3.5" will do!!



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So of course we stopped by the local dealership to compare notes...


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The '08 is jealous. You can just see it.

[Dynapar]

looks awesome!

[kreitz3]

I love the Forester long time!!!

Good times, and the best part was taking it out in the mud after it was slammed.

[409industries]

Looks sick!!! Do you have enough camber adjustment to keep tire wear at bay?

Muddy and lowered huh? sweet.

[rollo]

"Like kids in a crack store..."

Wait.. they have crack stores now? :D

Car looks mean.

[I Like It Sideways]

that is nuts... so nuts.. I need a ride. ASAP! I wish I could have made it over for the install.

So about your used forester struts...

I can keep them safe and warm in my garage...

[Orion]

Hmmm, I think I may have to slap the STi springs I have on the wife's 08 WRB FSXT.....

[lminette]

I love lowered foresters!!!!

[martinus]

So, that's what I missed-out on ...

... and you got me all exited, with that you tube link ... but, I dont see S&M, just a garage ... :(

BTW : The site has youtube embedding now :bannana: ... just type "up" some tags, and paste ONLY the part of the link fallowing the "v=" .


Like this : [youtube]c9P7LLQ6HTw


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[Galen]

sweet!

[kreitz3]

martinus...it was too rainy and muddy to get any good footage at S&M. It made me sad.

But I got some "after" shots of my car in my thread if it makes you happier.