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+--- Thread: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) (/showthread.php?tid=10212)
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - Maengelito - 11-20-2013
Sounds like you just had an air bubble in the system. Was the heat working when you heard the water running sound? Just keep an eye on the coolant level and top it off with distilled water if its low.
The Subaru coolant (if I recall correctly) is the same as the Peak Long Life coolant. You're supposed to mix that 50/50 with distilled water and then throw in the Subaru coolant conditioner (the chunky stuff Scotty is talking about). But if you're not losing much coolant due to air bubbles, just top it off with water.
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - kcook - 11-20-2013
You don't need special coolant. I've always run 50/50.
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - JustinG - 11-21-2013
Radiator was full, Upper reservoir was pretty low. Added some distilled water and although I still heard the rushing water sound, it wasnt nearly as noticeable. Overflow was empty as well when cold.
I still think I have some air in the system, but no issues this morning driving in, temp never spiked up like yesterday. Gonna keep the AP hooked up so I can keep an eye on it.
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - JustinG - 12-09-2013
215/65/16 General Altimax Arctics are OTW to go on the stockers. standby for wintermode pics.
May plastidip the stockers gunmetal or black, thoughts?
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - .RJ - 12-09-2013
JustinG Wrote:May plastidip the stockers gunmetal or black, thoughts?
You know the right answer to this question.
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - Jake - 12-09-2013
Gunmetal. I hate black wheels.
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - .RJ - 12-09-2013
![[Image: facepalm_implied.jpg]](http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac287/highlanderc/facepalm_implied.jpg)
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - JustinG - 12-09-2013
ITS MURDAHHHHHHH
![[Image: 57929d1367708244-black-forester-pictures...ds-093.jpg]](http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/attachments/f103/57929d1367708244-black-forester-pictures-04fxt-kids-093.jpg)
Or
Gunmetal.
![[Image: sus_1.jpg]](http://www.bonzermedia.com/FXT/sus_1.jpg)
Leaning towards the black.
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - V1GiLaNtE - 12-09-2013
Once you go black..
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - HAULN-SS - 12-09-2013
Do both options kind of look shitty?
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - WRXtranceformed - 12-09-2013
I actually like the black better on that car
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - D_Eclipse9916 - 12-09-2013
HAULN-SS Wrote:Do both options kind of look shitty?
+1, looks like ass both ways. Everytime. Unless you legitimately have a $70k plus car, black on black just looks like you are "in the ghettooooooo"
![[Image: WHmR3dX.gif]](http://i.imgur.com/WHmR3dX.gif)
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - JPolen01 - 12-09-2013
Neither option should be entertained. What is wrong with stock colored wheels?
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - JustinG - 12-09-2013
Not a big fan of silver
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - navin - 12-09-2013
I'd say gunmetal over black -- black just makes it look entirely to ghetto.
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - Jake - 12-09-2013
Gunmetallllllll.
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - JustinG - 12-09-2013
May take this opportunity to try the plastidip vintage gold...
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - .RJ - 12-09-2013
JustinG Wrote:May take this opportunity to try the plastidip vintage gold...
![[Image: tumblr_m8guinRejs1rdrayko1_400.gif]](http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh629/alexis1441/tumblr_m8guinRejs1rdrayko1_400.gif)
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - *insertusernamehere* - 12-09-2013
That gif. I just lost it lmao
Why not a bronzey color? Its different from gold but still brighter than the gunmetal/black
Re: Project: AWD TURBO Family Hauler (04 Forester 2.5XT) - JustinG - 12-10-2013
215/65/16 General Altimax Arctic (studdable)
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Winter mode engage....
![[Image: upupaqez.jpg]](http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/11/upupaqez.jpg)
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I actually don't mind the silver as much, may just stick with it.
Should be ok, gives an extra half inch of clearance with the 65s, others havent had an issue running the 65s while lowered. Doesn't seem like there will be any rubbing issues.
Did all the pads and rotors finally too.
Definitely needed rear pads.
![[Image: ude8edy6.jpg]](http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/11/ude8edy6.jpg)