@@ahhh6201 Cool. I personally am an SF5 guy. Not a fan of the huge SUV looks. And the fact that they killed the turbo, Subaru is succeeding at chasing me from the Forester 😢😢
You guys do an amazing job. As a car geek, listening to you go over the finer details and specs of these rare JDM cars is truly enlightening. This type of content is almost non existent anywhere else. Keep up the amazing work!
Thank for delivering great quality content with such extremely high production value, dedicated attention to the details we all love to see, and thorough love for motorsports. It really means a lot to me as a fan to see you cleaning the 2.5 marking under the hood even though it's not even your car. We see the real passion you have in moments like that.
I had a 2005 forester sti and 2005 impreza s203, , both car is just a beast, especially driving on the mountain road, every down hill corner will makes your jaw drop.
I have two Foresters. There's my old 2005 2.0 XEN, which I love so much I couldn't sell when I was tempted by a 2008 2.5 XT PPP. The former could take a fridge to the top of Snowdon with its low ratio box, and the latter could humble a lot of sports cars on a track day. Not many cars are as versatile as a Fozzy :).
Wow, I'm so glad I found this channel, so much knowledge and in- depth comparison. I specially love the emphasis I'm seeing in my passion cars like Evo and STi, even today I miss the EvoX and it saddens me to see so many Germans with 4cyl torbos with smart AWD 4 doors replacing V6s with near 300HP. Evo and STi were under appreciated and way ahead of their times.
I own SG5 2002 right now, and I really love it! I agree this car is the best car I have ever drive. Can't wait to drive it after this pandemic situation end... I will definitely keep it until it can't be drive anymore...hehe
I'll tell you the best handling mod for Forester XT and Forester STI, obviously a bigger rear ASB is the key but getting Heavy Duty Steel Sway bar mounts (like Whiteline) and welding them to the chassis, left of field mod, not easy to do but handling is insane and ALL of the creaks and groans go away after doing this this. Reason being is that when you upgrade end links, lateral arms, shocks, mounts and stiffen the hell out of the rear end, the weak link becomes the tiny 8mm bolts that hold the rear bar mounts to the chassis. They back out and eventually break the captive nut the bolts screw into up inside the chassis.
Que soñada esa Forester STI. Sin perder la pasión por la deportividad. y con la familia arriba jaja. Crackeeeee ❤ Subaru ✨ Nunca pierdan la esencia . Muy buen canal
Some more info: The engine is still a EJ255 (not STI EJ257) however more HP. However it has a STI 6 speed, brembo's, STI interior and STI shocks & springs.
JDM Forester STi has a EJ255 v1 = EJ257. Same short block with compression ratio 8.2:1. The only difference was the bolt-ons like turbo and intercooler.
iv'e just notice in mine today even the back seats move forward for a more relaxed seating position for the rear passengers, Its all about the little touches
Love albo's videos too and to finally see an in depth video on his sti and the normal sti forester is a dream come true, thanks again for another amazing video jdm masters!
Damn, never really gave this era/variant of the Forester any attention but after this vid, I want one more than the classic STI Imprezas just for its ultimate utility.
Thanks for that small bit of history of the Forester STI. It's really hard to find historical information on the STI lineups for Foresters especially the STB/STi sf5s. It'd me nice to talk bout those STB STis as well. Really nice channel here. Providing in depth JDM info.
Please please make a GGB detail video (dream car) :) Just found your channel and really enjoying the content - your enthusiasm for the cars, the amount of detail and little pieces of history you provide are fascinating! Thank you!
Subi luv. Cool vid. man. I like your delivery: the influences of your accent: the back-ground information; the research; the knowledge; the passion and deep interest. You have illuminated me.
I completely agree with Albo's sentiments regarding the fantastic mix of performance and utility of the SG9 Forester STi. I love mine, even with over twice the mileage of Albo's mint example here. Where did he get that wing??? Not a fan of version 9 bonnet scoops on these, but to each their own. The wheels and stance are 👌. Point of correction: The SF generation DID have an STi version.
Also drive an sg9 fxt. Just finished up on a jdm forester 6spd swap along with bigger turbo, meth, tune. What a fantastic all around car. Its actually alot bigger inside than yhe newer jeep cherokees
Pretty cool, you featured your buddy Albo's car!!! Love what he has done with it so far!!! Still remembered the video I saw you helped him surveyed the car before he purchased it. I still prefer the GC8 22B Coupe over this anyday as the ultimate Subaru car. More street cred?!?!....hehe ;) Are you going to review your own car, the silver EK Type R... =)
Fantastic video guys! Absolutely love that car! Was going to put those (or the S202) seats in my Bugeye at one point! Really wish we got that car here in the states!
Great content. Presentation is spot on and i do love these Forester sti's as a one car to do all! Going through your previous episodes now and are you going to do a review of your DC2 you mention you own? Would love to see that as i own a Uk spec DC2. Cheers
JDM Masters and Hunter Albo are gems on planet youtube. Thank you for your passionate content.
i like how understated this channel is. not your normal trendy youtuber with cliches and screaming “subscribe” every time. good for car channel
2.5 sti exhaust sound is a different world. Kaptan niye öyle geliyorsun aklımız gitti..
Best looking Forester, now it's plain and mainstream.
The generation before is more my cuppa tea, much meaner in the front imo
@@ahhh6201 SF5?
@@aaronsempa5820 Sorry I misspoke, I meant the previous styling. Same chassis, just the 02-05 version
@@ahhh6201 Cool. I personally am an SF5 guy. Not a fan of the huge SUV looks. And the fact that they killed the turbo, Subaru is succeeding at chasing me from the Forester 😢😢
@@aaronsempa5820 I think it's Toyota who's making them now.
This is the best Japanese car content channel right now!!! Amazing job guys!!! Keep it up! Greetings from Costa Rica.
You guys do an amazing job. As a car geek, listening to you go over the finer details and specs of these rare JDM cars is truly enlightening. This type of content is almost non existent anywhere else. Keep up the amazing work!
Thank for delivering great quality content with such extremely high production value, dedicated attention to the details we all love to see, and thorough love for motorsports. It really means a lot to me as a fan to see you cleaning the 2.5 marking under the hood even though it's not even your car. We see the real passion you have in moments like that.
F
the STI Water boy. Beautiful car.
When the Captain speaks I listen 👍
I had a 2005 forester sti and 2005 impreza s203, , both car is just a beast, especially driving on the mountain road, every down hill corner will makes your jaw drop.
I have two Foresters. There's my old 2005 2.0 XEN, which I love so much I couldn't sell when I was tempted by a 2008 2.5 XT PPP. The former could take a fridge to the top of Snowdon with its low ratio box, and the latter could humble a lot of sports cars on a track day. Not many cars are as versatile as a Fozzy :).
10:50 why do I find that so funny 😂 the passion in the wiping
Wow, I'm so glad I found this channel, so much knowledge and in- depth comparison.
I specially love the emphasis I'm seeing in my passion cars like Evo and STi, even today I miss the EvoX and it saddens me to see so many Germans with 4cyl torbos with smart AWD 4 doors replacing V6s with near 300HP. Evo and STi were under appreciated and way ahead of their times.
I own SG5 2002 right now, and I really love it! I agree this car is the best car I have ever drive. Can't wait to drive it after this pandemic situation end... I will definitely keep it until it can't be drive anymore...hehe
I'll tell you the best handling mod for Forester XT and Forester STI, obviously a bigger rear ASB is the key but getting Heavy Duty Steel Sway bar mounts (like Whiteline) and welding them to the chassis, left of field mod, not easy to do but handling is insane and ALL of the creaks and groans go away after doing this this. Reason being is that when you upgrade end links, lateral arms, shocks, mounts and stiffen the hell out of the rear end, the weak link becomes the tiny 8mm bolts that hold the rear bar mounts to the chassis. They back out and eventually break the captive nut the bolts screw into up inside the chassis.
Que soñada esa Forester STI. Sin perder la pasión por la deportividad. y con la familia arriba jaja. Crackeeeee ❤ Subaru ✨ Nunca pierdan la esencia . Muy buen canal
Thank you for making this... best FSTi review on YT
Nice. I love this car.
Some more info: The engine is still a EJ255 (not STI EJ257) however more HP. However it has a STI 6 speed, brembo's, STI interior and STI shocks & springs.
JDM Forester STi has a EJ255 v1 = EJ257. Same short block with compression ratio 8.2:1. The only difference was the bolt-ons like turbo and intercooler.
@@carsubie both 255 and 257 are semi closed blocks?
im confused about the 255 that came with the sg9, does it have the same internals as the 257?
@@alitoroganan2442 only difference are pistons and auxiliary
@@marvinvisser5039 Pistons are the same. Same part number for both the JDM Forester EJ255 and USDM WRX STi EJ257 engines. That is 12006AC390.
I miss the old thin body panels and spacious cargo space. Oh and the engine/drivetrain/sti upgrades are such nostalgia
Brilliant review by JDM and kudos to Albo for letting us appreciate that jewel.....
I have the 04 XT, but I’m still jealous of this sti, especially the blue.
iv'e just notice in mine today even the back seats move forward for a more relaxed seating position for the rear passengers, Its all about the little touches
Love that color, i think the same as Albo, its simply beautiful, that Subaru in general is really nice.
that car owned by albo
Love albo's videos too and to finally see an in depth video on his sti and the normal sti forester is a dream come true, thanks again for another amazing video jdm masters!
this video made me love my sg5 fozzy even more...
These gems and all Subie turbos are getting harder to find every day ! I have a JDM GDB STI , they are widely available here in Canada !
20:40 Speeding past a slow down sign :) Thanks for the, as always, amazing video
Nice ending with the STI Genome exhaust. Beautiful car, well done on the video!
Top review presenter has lots of knowledge, owner is cool geezer sick forester STI 👍
I loved this. I was second guessing my purchase, but I'm happy
Dope Forester! I got a 2000 Forester that I'm going to modified. Thanks for the video gave me some ideas for my Forester.
imagine a subaru forester = NINJA - twin turbos - left and right banks - iag style 2.7 700 hp engine and with all top shelf race parts !
Damn, never really gave this era/variant of the Forester any attention but after this vid, I want one more than the classic STI Imprezas just for its ultimate utility.
Marvelous presentation guys... The Forester... Having a family is not an excuse for us to NOT to have a daily driven performance vehicle.
that car is a classic
Awesome share! Just sharing my opinion. The bugeye GD WAS not an ugly car. It was a very unique Subaru. With some of the best lighting available
Thanks for that small bit of history of the Forester STI. It's really hard to find historical information on the STI lineups for Foresters especially the STB/STi sf5s.
It'd me nice to talk bout those STB STis as well. Really nice channel here. Providing in depth JDM info.
Another awesome car that we did not get in the US. We got a watered down version in 07/08 aka Forester Sport.
I currently drive a stage 2 2011 wrx and if I were to have a family in the future, this is the vehicle I want.
Basically, if were in a post apocalyptic world , id take this car. Its quick, practical but not too huge and it handles great
Please please make a GGB detail video (dream car) :) Just found your channel and really enjoying the content - your enthusiasm for the cars, the amount of detail and little pieces of history you provide are fascinating! Thank you!
Subi luv. Cool vid. man. I like your delivery: the influences of your accent: the back-ground information; the research; the knowledge; the passion and deep interest. You have illuminated me.
Totalled my nice Forester 1 month ago. A deer hit me. Just got it replaced with a even nicer one! 2000-2005 is the best year. Imo.
You guys are a great channel. I'm so happy to get to see such content.
Whao, the light artifacts at 1:43 - 1:58
Just came across your channel......My new favorite!! Keep up the tasty JDM content! Thanks for your passion
awwwwwww snap boys! you made the perfect episode for me!!!!! big love from your mate SLUMDOG!!!!!!
Greatest DD ever made. My ultimate dream ride. Thanks for the content
this is one of the best JDM SUV
Absolutely gorgeous car.
I completely agree with Albo's sentiments regarding the fantastic mix of performance and utility of the SG9 Forester STi. I love mine, even with over twice the mileage of Albo's mint example here. Where did he get that wing??? Not a fan of version 9 bonnet scoops on these, but to each their own. The wheels and stance are 👌.
Point of correction: The SF generation DID have an STi version.
Also drive an sg9 fxt. Just finished up on a jdm forester 6spd swap along with bigger turbo, meth, tune. What a fantastic all around car. Its actually alot bigger inside than yhe newer jeep cherokees
The exhaust note is identical to my 2006 (also SG9/EJ255) Forester XT though mine has aftermarket (Prodrive) backbox/tailpipe.
Thumbs up.
Me and my family should be rolling up to the grocery store in this...
The turbo EJ25 was also used in the 2009 STi A-Spec coupled with an autotragic.
My new favorite channel on TH-cam!
Absolutely immaculate!
I have just got my sg9 ，and I like so much
Yiay, another rainy day episode!
Ej25 turbos were also used in the JDM automatic impreza wrx Sti's aka the GVF A-line
Such an amazing car. Something I would definitely import
Love these cars cant wait to get me one
Please do the 2000 Legacy GT-B TT. Love to watch your videos somehow so satisfying. xD
That TT Legacy GT, Legacy RS and this Forester SG9 are three of my most favorite cars from Subaru.
Barnaby Same here dude xD
Cant wait to evolve mine into this
Great video and great detail. I wonder how many SG9 STI versions were built?
Apperantly just over 3500
Pretty cool, you featured your buddy Albo's car!!! Love what he has done with it so far!!! Still remembered the video I saw you helped him surveyed the car before he purchased it. I still prefer the GC8 22B Coupe over this anyday as the ultimate Subaru car. More street cred?!?!....hehe ;) Are you going to review your own car, the silver EK Type R... =)
Love an estate/wagon/sportback!
Seeing the Cameraman struggle is kinda funny but respect to him
Canada can get these puppies now 😍
Maybe I can trade my '11 WRX
Fantastic video guys! Absolutely love that car! Was going to put those (or the S202) seats in my Bugeye at one point! Really wish we got that car here in the states!
this would have sold out in the USA so fast. my word... i wish we had these here.
My dream car man.. & I own a Gen 1 SF Forester STI ✨
glad I own one! such a sick family performance car, love it!
Such quality videos thanks!!
Excelent presentation, keep the good work ,rgds from Portugal.
Badass car. If they way suvs are selling now I'm surprised they don't make a modern version
I'd take a Ej207 over a Ej257 any day. Albo is crazy!
Awesome video, keep it up bro. Please review the bugeye sti, it's my favourite of the sti's
nice review, love the snow part
Guys how do you compare Forester STI 265HP to Lrgacy B4 280HP? thanks for the video. it's great!
The boss on the mountain 🔥🔥🔥
wonderful review..☑ this is my dream car.
Such a beautiful car and great information awesome content
Great video. Really enjoying your content
1:45 love that effect
What do you mean there's no sf5 STi? Never heard about the STi-II type M?
I tried getting an xt version out in the states but settled with a sports. I plan on cloning it
Nice vid guys.My dad had the 2006 XT variant and it was a great car.Now,when are you gonna do a full review of your ek9?😉😉
binge watch your videos all great stuff greats from Bosnia
i own a GGB5EH bugeye sti wagon, seem that it is the last sti wagon model made by Subaru..I hope you could do an episodes on the sti wagons..
Great video! Like always.
I love this wagon!
An episode just for me! Just got an XT😊😊😊
Edit: just for us*
Great content. Presentation is spot on and i do love these Forester sti's as a one car to do all! Going through your previous episodes now and are you going to do a review of your DC2 you mention you own? Would love to see that as i own a Uk spec DC2. Cheers
Would love to have this SG9.but they are so rare even in Japan.might as well be contented with my SG5.
That Subaruooks like a Honda Fit
Yeah, that's awesome. I like my boring 2000 Forester.
Amazing car ❤ Great presentation 👍
I own a 2005 Forester XT with a 5MT. Would love these if they were sold in the states :(
Now soccer mom’s will never be late to the game