Subaru Forester

[T|tan]

Congrats April! I am sure you will enjoy your new headunit. Does that have DSP?

[desmosedici]

AP, are all the steering wheel audio and Bluetooth controls still functional with the Alpine? How about with the Pioneer kaya?

[April_Ryan]

*TItan, I'm not sure (it doesn't say so in the box) and I don't think so.

*desmosedici, steering wheel audio will work if you use PAC or Metra adapters (have yet to have it installed as it costs additional). I don't think anyone has ever made the BT controls work. OTOH, the Alpine (and the Pioneer) have BT capability, so you can take and make calls using the head unit.l

[gabster_26]

Bluetooth controls on the steering wheel not working? Hope I misunderstood - I've had my car for a week and so far bluetooth control (BT-A) on the stock head unit works just fine. I have a Note 2 and an iPhone and both work perfectly, just had to pair them. I can do volume and track control using the steering wheel

[April_Ryan]

^it's a side effect of when you change your head unit from stock to another brand not endorsed by Motor Image.

[April_Ryan]

Ended up changing not only the stock head unit, but also the speakers. I also got an amp (seps and amp all DLS):



Here is how the HU looks in daylight:



And at night:



Pardon the pics, taken with a phone camera

Nothing expensive but I am now a happy camper - the only thing I need to do (audio-related) is to get the PAC or Metra so the steering wheel controls work.

[tr1ck5h07]

My All-Weather Mats finally arrived today!

[desmosedici]

Looks like we have the same source - got mine last Saturday together with the splash guards, cargo tray, and rear bumper cover.

[tr1ck5h07]

I believe you are right!

He did mention that someone had already picked up a cargo tray when I inquired if he had one in stock.

Looks like we have the same source - got mine last Saturday together with the splash guards, cargo tray, and rear bumper cover.

[blackmamba58]

Hello,

Sa mga forester owners, ano pong tint ang kinuha nio na freebie? Iniisip ko kasi kung ok na ung free tint or worth it maginvest sa v-kool.

* desmosedici
pa-pm naman po ng cost ng mats and san po kau kumuha? Thanks.

[number001]

The tint M.I. are giving out are supposedly by 3M. But its the cheapest ones (ie. 3M FX ST). I believe tint for the sunroof is extra as well as full front windshield tinting.

Given the kind of extreme heat we have, I believe investing on a better tint is worthwhile esp. if you spend a bit of time traveling during the day.

[blackmamba58]

I think they also have solar gard but I dont know if it has good heat rejection.
Vkool is expensive so I want to know if it really is worth its price. Hoping for another 50% promo from them. =)

BTW, is MAA a good car insurance? I think this is the insurance provider for M.I. Mas ok ba sa M.I na din kami kumuha ng insurance or kami na lang mag-apply, ok ba Federal? Thanks.

[desmosedici]

PMed you blackmamba. Suggest Huper Optik for tint. Great performance as in you enter your car at noon and it's as if it was parked in the shade all along - no kidding. Won't block RFID signals or radar detectors like metal film V-Kool would. Half the price of V-Kool too.

[blackmamba58]

PMed you blackmamba. Suggest Huper Optik for tint. Great performance as in you enter your car at noon and it's as if it was parked in the shade all along - no kidding. Won't block RFID signals or radar detectors like metal film V-Kool would. Half the price of V-Kool too.

Thanks! Yes, considering din Huper Optik. Totoo ba ung sa vkool will affect gps and ung card sa nlex? Although I called v-kool and sabi ng kausap ko baka daw mag-promo ulet by feb. Di ko lam kung totoo. Kokontakin daw nia ako if ever.

[number001]

I think they also have solar gard but I dont know if it has good heat rejection.
Vkool is expensive so I want to know if it really is worth its price. Hoping for another 50% promo from them. =)

BTW, is MAA a good car insurance? I think this is the insurance provider for M.I. Mas ok ba sa M.I na din kami kumuha ng insurance or kami na lang mag-apply, ok ba Federal? Thanks.

You can use your own insurance. But you need to make sure its all settled (all paper works signed and submitted at M.I.) before taking delivery of the car since M.I. will not release the vehicle if the insurance papers is not in order.

[blackmamba58]

Ok sir. thanks for the info. Kala ko pag sa labas mag-apply pedeng kunin muna oto saka i-enroll. Dapat pala ayos na lahat. Check na din namin muna siguro ung sa M.I.

[April_Ryan]

if you're buying through bank loan, the bank will require that you secure comprehensive insurance.

if you're buying cash, MI will just require the TPL as it's needed for the registration. you can get the insurance later. but think about it, do you really want to drive your brand new car without the insurance? I actually know someone who bumped into something in his garage when he got the unit from his dealer - at a time when he had yet to secure insurance.

[blackmamba58]

if you're buying through bank loan, the bank will require that you secure comprehensive insurance.

if you're buying cash, MI will just require the TPL as it's needed for the registration. you can get the insurance later. but think about it, do you really want to drive your brand new car without the insurance? I actually know someone who bumped into something in his garage when he got the unit from his dealer - at a time when he had yet to secure insurance.

I checked federal and requested a quote but I will also check that with MI para less hassle na din. Mukhang ok naman ang MAA. =)
And Yes, dont want to risk that lalo siempre adjusting period pa ang early days.

[vwaudimb]

Ended up changing not only the stock head unit, but also the speakers. I also got an amp (seps and amp all DLS):



Here is how the HU looks in daylight:



And at night:



Pardon the pics, taken with a phone camera

Nothing expensive but I am now a happy camper - the only thing I need to do (audio-related) is to get the PAC or Metra so the steering wheel controls work.

Nice congrats on the sound system!

[bencel]

What's a good set of black rims? Thinking of upgrading the stock 17/55/225 to 18/45/245.

how much u intend to sell the stock 17's rims? pm me 09209604170