The AUSubaru.com.au Forums

You're right about the brain teaser! Electrics have always been my downfall so i'm glad I got it right, I did a pretty neat job with the wiring too.
My mate thinks that negative switching might help prevent corrosion? Maybe someone on here can confirm this??
Cheers Richo

test

test

Just worked it out, I ran the switch thru the 2 wires at the back of the high beam plug as it was much more accessible than the low beams. Gannon and Bennie I owe you a beer!

The high and low beams are separate lamps on my forester, the high beam lamp only has 2 wires at the back, a red and a black?

Thanks for the quick reply guys, I had heard of this negative earth thing on Subies before, I'll have another crack at it tomorrow.
Cheers Richo

Hi all, I just installed some new spotties (Narva Ultima blue 175's) on the front of my 07 forester and wired them up as per the diagram supplied with an on/off switch on the dash and a trigger from the relay to my high beam. They are working fine however despite being wired to the HB3 high beam wir...

Has anyone on here fitted 215/70/16's on a 07 Forester with std suspension and if so was there any rubbing? I've been offered a set of Kumho venture apt's at a really good price however i'm not sure if they'd fit without rubbing. Any advice would be appreciated.
Richo

my 97 sierra which i bought new and still have, too many mods to list and my recently purchased 07 Foz, my only mod so far is a Subaxtreme bash plate. Hope to get some more action shots of the Subaru soon.
Richo

I'm fully aware of the related possible issues however i would only use it on sand to get moving or on muddy/slippery tracks and would definitely be keen for this mod. I save the real 4wding for my zook.
Richo

Did the service today and used HPR 5 fully synthetic.
I checked on the Penrite website and you can put in the make/model
and they recommend which oils are best suited, anyway i'll put some k's
on it and see how it go's.
Richo

Received and fitted my Subaxtreme bash plate today and it certainly seems to be spot on for ease of fitting/removing and strength.
Thanks to Andy for a great product and service.
Cheers Richo

nachaluva wrote:I use Penrite HPR10 (10W50) fully synthetic for maximum protection

Thanks for the replies, i was leaning towards fully synthetic for the newer engine so i think i'll probably go with the HPR10 or 15
Cheers Richo

Can anyone recommend a good engine oil for a 2007 forester x?
I use penrite hpr30 20/60 in my other car (Sierra) is this ok for Subaru
Cheers Richo

Cheers Gannon thats what i needed to know
Richo

Thanks for that but the manuals says "if you hear the pad indicators rubbing on the disc take it to your subaru dealer and have them replaced" not much of a how too unfortunately. I worked in the brake industry for 10 years however this was before ABS was standard on most vehicles, i am confident to...

I'm going to replace the front pads in my 07 forester, the rotors look fine and have no vibration or glazing.
The question i have is with the ABS/EBD, do i need to do anything in this dept or is it just a case of pushing the pistons back in and whacking in some new pads?
Cheers Richo

Thanks for the tip i'll definitely look into that
cheers Richo

I just replaced the cd player with a Sony unit and was thinking of upgrading the standard speakers to some Sony/pioneer 6" speakers in the doors. Still not sure tho as the standard ones actually sound quite good with the new head unit.

X