2008 Subaru Forester XT getting show ready

[FozzyXT]

So I have a pretty large east coast car show I'm getting ready for. This car was not taken care of very well by the previous owner so I have started prepping for the show a couple weeks in advance. I will be representing Autogeek so I have a lot of work to do.

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[Marc08EX]

I like the ride height and the subtle front lip.

[zmcgovern45]

I've never seen a forester look so mean... should look great when it is all cleaned up :)

[FozzyXT]

Thanks guys! Yea it gets a lot of looks just because it's different. This is my first almost "restoration" detail of a car before a show. I'm used to dealing with decent starting points.

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

I like the ride height and the subtle front lip.

+1. Sits right for me.

Keep us updated OP

[FozzyXT]

So far, my assessment includes many paint chips, severely swirled spoiler and roof rails (from the wind), and what looks like some overspray/paint spill on the hood. I'm not sure how I'm gonna tackle the paint.

It's a 3.5" drop from stock BTW.

[thebamboo23]

There is an EXACT Forestor here in Houston (Texas) that looks just like yours lol except the guy is a bit lower

[noslef]

I like the look of your Forester. Are you going for the STI look?

[FozzyXT]

It's 100% stock except the lowering. It sits on 2004 STI struts. It's a 2008 Forester Sports XT which is the 10th anniversary edition. It came with Enkei STI wheels and STI front lip along with blacked out headlights and taillights.

[thebamboo23]

Those forestors have potential

I've seen many slammed and stanced very nice

[xseveredveganx]

I'm assuming it has the huge sunroof, too? Those are so rad!

Looks good!

[longdx]

Are you going to the Carlisle show?

[FozzyXT]

I'm assuming it has the huge sunroof, too? Those are so rad!

Looks good!

Thanks! It does have the huge sunroof. Which I love.


Are you going to the Carlisle show?

Going to Springfest in Virginia Beach.

[nissenc1337]

3.5" drop is huge!

Any pics of the finished product?

[FozzyXT]

Not yet. It's going to be over the next week or so as I'm currently in my exam weeks, working a full time job, with a 20 month old son to take care of.