Subiesport Magazine - August/September 2008 - (Page 43)

2004 FORESTER XT duties are handled by a set of 17-inch BBS wheels shod in B.F. Goodrich KDW 225/45ZR-17 tires. “We started with a plan for the finished project and had most of the parts and pieces already stockpiled,” said Steve. “The only things we added after the build were the Endura-Tech coilovers and the JDM Forester STI front bumper and grille.” The interior is mostly stock with stock leather Forester XT seats, for that G-ride comfort. Engine vitals are monitored with a full array of DEFI BFAmber gauges mounted in a custom dash pod, built by Steve himself. The audio system has been given a nice bump with an Eclipse AVN 5435 stereo with DVD and navigation, Alpine sub and main speaker amplifiers, Pioneer sub-woofer mounted in the factory location, and Diamond car audio front and rear door speakers. The sound system was custom installed by “Nick,” formerly of Magnolia Hi-Fi. While the USDM Forester is a good-looking car, the JDM Forester is clearly the more attractive shoebox. Recognizing this, Steve and crew installed a JDM Forester (chassis code SD9) front bumper, grille and headlight trim. They even swapped over the SD9 JDM HID headlights. But really, why go through all this trouble to build a Forester, of all things? “The advantage to me is the fact that you get to own and drive a very unique vehicle, and you get the interior space and functionality of a breadbox Forester in a much more visually pleasing package. As for the drivetrain, what can I say, there is nothing quite like STI power and handling,” said Steve. But more than that, the car and the business are a family endeavor; the car was built as a showcase to the shop and the Talbot family’s talents. “I worked for Subaru dealerships for 25 years and was ready track oven eet pr str INE WAR MACH ECH’S STi RA T ANANSALA CE’S / ENDU BY:ERNIE M N DESIGNED PERFORMA BOSAL GET A GRIP Endura-Tech coilovers, developed with performance requirements in mind. These coilovers are designed to offer a comfortable and nimble driving experience for you daily drivers and occasional weekend racers. Endura-Tech coilovers feature 10-way dampening adjustability, pillow ball mounts, front camber plates and more. Avialble for Mazda RX-8 Mitsubishi EVO 8 / 9 NIssan / S13 / S14 / 350Z Subaru Impreza / WRX / STi Honda Fit (GD3) “For more information or for dealer inquiries, log onto” www.endura-tech.com SUBIESPORT MAGAZINE 43 http://www.endura-tech.com http://www.endura-tech.com

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