Subaru Forester

[falken]

It's programmed to work with the immobilizer. So you'll need to bring both keys so they can program them properly. No extra remotes for the alarm, less bulk on the keychain.

Thanks, and how much did the alarm cost?

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[number001]

Re: Speed Sensing door locks.

This is yet another feature that I wish the Forester had.

[JackFlash]

Thanks, and how much did the alarm cost?

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P6500. I could have gotten other brands at a fraction of that cost but none of the aftermarket installers could assure me that they could program their products with the immobilizer. The less expensive alternative meant having to disable the alarm via a separate remote, then disable the immobilizer via the car key switch before starting the car. Hassle. Having MI install an authorized brand was the simpler but more pricey option.

[falken]

P6500. I could have gotten other brands at a fraction of that cost but none of the aftermarket installers could assure me that they could program their products with the immobilizer. The less expensive alternative meant having to disable the alarm via a separate remote, then disable the immobilizer via the car key switch before starting the car. Hassle. Having MI install an authorized brand was the simpler but more pricey option.

Thanks again.

[April_Ryan]

When I got my FXT in 2011, I found out that it didn't have an alarm, only an engine immobilizer. I had MI Global City install an after-market alarm and program the doors to lock after turning the ignition to the "on" position and unlock when switching off. Best part is, the alarm switch is programed with the original keys so there's no need for an additional remote control.

I'm going to look into this. Thanks.

[vwaudimb]

I text my agent regards to the alarm He did say that the doors will lock upon starting the car. Will update with price tomorrow.

[vwaudimb]

What's a good floor mats for the fxs?

[number001]

^I use weather tech

[April_Ryan]

What's a good floor mats for the fxs?

I got this from a local seller:

https://www.subaruonlineparts.com/pr...roducts_id=779

Only con so far - it's a dust magnet. if you just came from somewhere dusty, you'll see it on the mat. You might want to get the 3M mats which "absorbs" the dust/sand etc. and you don't see it.

[tr1ck5h07]

Hi April_Ryan,

May I know where you got your all-weather mats? And how much? Thanks!

I got this from a local seller:

https://www.subaruonlineparts.com/pr...roducts_id=779

Only con so far - it's a dust magnet. if you just came from somewhere dusty, you'll see it on the mat. You might want to get the 3M mats which "absorbs" the dust/sand etc. and you don't see it.

[vwaudimb]

^I use weather tech

Thank you does it fit perfectly?

[vwaudimb]

I got this from a local seller:

https://www.subaruonlineparts.com/pr...roducts_id=779

Only con so far - it's a dust magnet. if you just came from somewhere dusty, you'll see it on the mat. You might want to get the 3M mats which "absorbs" the dust/sand etc. and you don't see it.

Thank you. Does the 3m mats good for wet weather

[vwaudimb]

Thank you for that link April_Ryan that's cheaper than the 6k I found in sulit

[April_Ryan]

Thank you. Does the 3m mats good for wet weather

Yes. Used it for 8 years on previous car.

Re online link, you'll have to factor in shipping cost as mats are heavy. And the wait. The free mats MI gives is the carpet type, definitely not all weather. But if you have family in the States who regularly send balikbayan box, should be fine.

[April_Ryan]

*tr1ckh07, you got PM.

[desmosedici]

New here . I'm taking the FXT for its 1600-km servicing and I'm wondering which synthetic motor oil is best and where I can buy? Also, for those who got the AVT stereo/sat-nav as a freebie which i did, were you required to return the original radio head unit?

[falken]

New here . I'm taking the FXT for its 1600-km servicing and I'm wondering which synthetic motor oil is best and where I can buy? Also, for those who got the AVT stereo/sat-nav as a freebie which i did, were you required to return the original radio head unit?

Royal Purple or Motul are good quality oils.

[number001]

Thank you does it fit perfectly?

Yes it does. The company custom fits every mat to fit most brands and models. So its definitely not the generic kind (from banawe, Concorde, blade, etc..) that we are all so used to. The weathertech fits snugly as advertised.

[desmosedici]

After the scheduled 1600-km oil change today, I finally got the chance to give the FXT a proper workout at the NLEX. Getting out of Manila was hellish today but once past the traffic, it was gunnit time. Against the normal variety of vehicles plying the NLEX, the FXT felt like it was on another league performance-wise. Spool up the turbo and it gobbles-up gaps to cars ahead and quickly builds gaps to cars behind. The FXT felt good on quick lane changes too with the boost on. It felt precise & snappy yet secure - the best adjective is probably sure-footed. It's a "singiter's" delight.
Of course, in gunnit mode, it gobbles up gasoline like there's no tomorrow but that's the trade-off most FXT buyers come to terms with prior to purchase.

The good thing with this big 2.5-liter four-banger is one does not have to spool the turbo to get decent torque. It behaves like a normal car with normal gas consumption if one keeps the revs below 2800-rpm, which in Manila traffic is most often the case. When the roads open up though, it takes zen-like self control to keep one from burying the throttle. That turbo rush is so addicting .

[vwaudimb]

After the scheduled 1600-km oil change today, I finally got the chance to give the FXT a proper workout at the NLEX. Getting out of Manila was hellish today but once past the traffic, it was gunnit time. Against the normal variety of vehicles plying the NLEX, the FXT felt like it was on another league performance-wise. Spool up the turbo and it gobbles-up gaps to cars ahead and quickly builds gaps to cars behind. The FXT felt good on quick lane changes too with the boost on. It felt precise & snappy yet secure - the best adjective is probably sure-footed. It's a "singiter's" delight.
Of course, in gunnit mode, it gobbles up gasoline like there's no tomorrow but that's the trade-off most FXT buyers come to terms with prior to purchase.

The good thing with this big 2.5-liter four-banger is one does not have to spool the turbo to get decent torque. It behaves like a normal car with normal gas consumption if one keeps the revs below 2800-rpm, which in Manila traffic is most often the case. When the roads open up though, it takes zen-like self control to keep one from burying the throttle. That turbo rush is so addicting .

Wow if I read this before I took delivery of my fxs on Monday I would have gotten the fxt but then I would be broke but spooling