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Subaroute - around the world in a forester turbo!

Post by vincentvega » Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:48 am

http://www.getjealous.com/subaroute

For anyone who hasn't read it yet, these guys are literally driving around the world in their Forester S Turbo!! (looks like our forester GT)

I am hoping to meet up with these guys when they are in queensland and I am sure a heap of you would like to as well. possibly a double island or fraser run would be in order??

I have also offered help with any parts sourcing / mechanical work they need so there may be a few opportunities for us guys with subaru knowledge / contacts to help their trip. I would love to see them leave the country with a subaextreme bullbar and sump guard, and a 2" lift ;)

They arrive in perth at the end of this month, and they have a 1 year working visa so they will end up in QLD eventually. Should be great to meet them.

I will point them in the direction of this thread. hopefully they will come say hello.
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Post by vincentvega » Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:26 am

First job - they need a bullbar, preferably in Perth.

anyone??
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Post by Willie » Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:51 am

Wow - lucky bastards.

Good luck to them. I hope their Foz makes it in one piece.
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Post by Outback bloke » Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:37 am

I'll see what I can do about a lift kit for them. Money is very tight right now but by the time they get here hopefully we can just give them one, fit it and then go to Fraser or some thing like that with them.

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Post by BrennyV » Tue Feb 10, 2009 11:18 am

vincentvega wrote:First job - they need a bullbar, preferably in Perth.

anyone??
http://www.irvinbullbars.com.au/
these are the guys, they did DEV3IL's outback
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Post by vincentvega » Tue Feb 10, 2009 11:20 am

thanks for that. I already put them on to irvin but I am hoping to find something used (and cheap)

Awesome idea with the lift kit Brett.
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Post by subasurf » Tue Feb 10, 2009 12:41 pm

I had no idea about Irvin's bullbars! Yay, finally a roo bar for my Fozzy that doesn't require shipping costs ;)

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Post by subaroute » Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:21 pm

Hey Guys,

Thanks for all the interest!! As Vincent Vega has told you all, we will be arriving in Australia the end of this month. The Forester has lasted fantastically. The only fault we had in the 45000km so far, is that the 2 rear suspension dampers (finally) wore out when we got to Thailand. We are now in Malaysia, and making our way to Singapore, where we are shipping our beloved Subaru to Fremantle. The car is totally standard, but I have fitted 5mm aluminium sump and differential diff gaurds, which have gotten alot of use. Thanks for your support, and hope to see you all real soon!!!

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Post by Subafury » Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:31 pm

wow thats pretty exciting!
well i reckon the wa boys should give em a bit of a welcome- a semi ausubaru bbq maybe? at least plan an offroad trip with em if they like. anyone else keen?
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Post by riksta » Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:25 pm

just been looking at some photos of the trip so far, and I think thay can do with a lift kit as it looks a bit low in the back sometimes, I think if we all put a few dollars together we could do somthing about helping them out.
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Post by subasurf » Tue Feb 10, 2009 9:15 pm

Hi subaroute dude!
For your info, I live in Fremantle. Let me know when you're getting here and I'll be happy to give you a hand with anything you might need and give you a bit of local info ;)

Oh and Subafury, I'm with you mate. We should all meet up. Hit the pub maybe ;)

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Post by 90brumby » Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:00 pm

i have daves outback n im lookin at sellin so the bull bar could possible go
but i do need a bumber to refit
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Post by maxxair » Tue Feb 10, 2009 10:06 pm

illd like to go for a cruise too somewherewhere in qld. 5Rocks is near here if you get a lift. good luck mate.
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Post by vincentvega » Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:27 am

Welcome Noel and Aoife!

Really glad you decided to drop in to the forum and say hello!
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Post by vincentvega » Wed Feb 11, 2009 8:31 am

riksta wrote:just been looking at some photos of the trip so far, and I think thay can do with a lift kit as it looks a bit low in the back sometimes, I think if we all put a few dollars together we could do somthing about helping them out.
If the guys are interested in lifting the car then I am definately happy to help out. Brett might be able to organise a lift kit, and a set of raised springs for the rear wont cost much.

I might even hit Scorpion Subaru up to see if they are interested in helping out
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Post by BrennyV » Wed Feb 11, 2009 9:41 am

welcome mate, looks like really fun adventure.
perth bbq could be cool ;)
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Post by Alex » Wed Feb 11, 2009 10:39 am

bbq yoeah for sure! sounds awesome. Itd be great to catch up!

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Post by Subyroo » Wed Feb 11, 2009 9:45 pm

subaroute wrote:Hey Guys,

Thanks for all the interest!! As Vincent Vega has told you all, we will be arriving in Australia the end of this month. The Forester has lasted fantastically. The only fault we had in the 45000km so far, is that the 2 rear suspension dampers (finally) wore out when we got to Thailand. We are now in Malaysia, and making our way to Singapore, where we are shipping our beloved Subaru to Fremantle. The car is totally standard, but I have fitted 5mm aluminium sump and differential diff gaurds, which have gotten alot of use. Thanks for your support, and hope to see you all real soon!!!

Subaroute
Hi Noel,

Which direction are you planning on traveling when you leave Fremantle Western Aust or Fremantle Tasmania?

Clockwise or Anti-Clock, reason I ask is because if you are going Clockwise we have the Wet Season (Monsoon) in the northern part of the country at the moment and that can make roads impassable for days or even weeks and the possibility of becoming stranded is increased, whereas if you go Anti-Clock and take a month or two it will be closer to the end of the Wet Season and less hazardous.

Something to contemplate on your way over here.
Peter

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Post by Captain Obvious » Thu Feb 12, 2009 5:53 am

Welcome to the board guys!! looks like you are having a great trip!!! very keen to meet up when you are on queensland!! i wouldnt mind chucking in a few bucks for a kit either!!

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Post by dibs » Fri Feb 13, 2009 6:22 pm

hi guys need a bed .theres room here if ya want a shower and a good home cooked meal could even organise members from here t come over for a barby.

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