I had an 04 FXT that I had for a few years and had made mostly STI underneath too. Outside looked mostly stock though, so it was a fun sleeper and a great daily. This project makes me miss it. Sold it to buy my STI though :) It is now owned by one of my friends so I still get to see it once in a while.
Thanks Walter, this one is definitely a reflection of my car taste. I appreciate you always hyping me and GrimmSpeed up, definitely a big motivator for me!
@@GrimmSpeed it was a pleasure getting to meet you last year at boxerfest. And getting to be apart of the team has really hyped me as well. As I have been a dedicated Subaru Ambassador for the past 7, I will be a dedicated supporter of the GrimmSpeed brand and family. I fully support those who support Subaru and the community that follows! 💯❤️
wow such amazing progress and finally able to see a video which i wish was longer. Love the forester community and you big some light with a big statement. Would of loved to see a cinematic mode of the trip. and also want to see the under carriage
Been following this and really awesome to see these videos again, hope to see more! Been building an STI swap SG Forester as well, cool to see someone doing things a little differently than the usual here though!
Thank Joshua, I appreciate you tuning in! Well hopefully you get some inspiration from these, we'll eventually bring it back bigger and badder once I finish up some other little projects and recoup some $$, haha.
I’m planning at some point in the future to go DCCD but I want to stay as OEM as possible. I’m planning to swap 08+ STI armrest/shifter trim into my 04 Forester XT…🤞🏻
Im following along!! It’s a different build to what I aspire to but I massively respect what you have done and wish i had a company like Grimmspeed behind me.. My forester SG9 is in the UK currently. Due to import laws to the US, will be for a while.. I can’t wait for some of the forester meets over the pond
Thank you!! There is something really cool about a turbo-swapped SF since we didn't get them stateside, but an XT would make for an easier project. My suggestion: start with the XT, then move onto the SF.
I've got an '04 Forrester X slammed, it's slow as dirt but I love it. Can you pretty please tell me where you picked up your bumper and grill? I know the price is going to make me cry but I think I need it. Your build turned out fantastic!
This is the first video that I watched on your channel. If the car didn't look good, I'd probably never watch you again. Also, because I own an '04. I'll respect your disclaimer on comments... Please do less talking and show the car off more. We don't all geek out. Some of us just appreciate the work and want to hear and see the car. The tree S's - Style, Speed and Sound. A five minute video is sometimes more impactful.
so i've a fully built EJ20 does that go easy into a STI forester like this one? anyone wanna help me appreciated... looking to buy one within a month :p
It depends on what kind of EJ20. The wiring is going to be the complicated part there. Give us a call, we may be able to drop some knowledge, but the forums are probably going to be your best bet for finding reliable information on that topic.
This better be at the grimmspeed open house, excited to see it
You can count on that, front and center!
I had an 04 FXT that I had for a few years and had made mostly STI underneath too. Outside looked mostly stock though, so it was a fun sleeper and a great daily. This project makes me miss it. Sold it to buy my STI though :) It is now owned by one of my friends so I still get to see it once in a while.
Sleeper FXT is the GOAT, glad you stayed in the Subaru family with your STI though. Who knows, maybe you'll get that Forester back someday!
Such a beautiful build Art. I love the attention to detail and time you spent getting it just the way you wanted it. 💯🔥❤️
Thanks Walter, this one is definitely a reflection of my car taste. I appreciate you always hyping me and GrimmSpeed up, definitely a big motivator for me!
@@GrimmSpeed it was a pleasure getting to meet you last year at boxerfest. And getting to be apart of the team has really hyped me as well. As I have been a dedicated Subaru Ambassador for the past 7, I will be a dedicated supporter of the GrimmSpeed brand and family. I fully support those who support Subaru and the community that follows! 💯❤️
so whens the drift montage coming out?
😂
Love your forester bro
Much appreciated Stanford! -Art
I love that spoiler,had my eye on one for a bit and was about to buy and then lost out. I waited too long sadly. Awesome build Art....✌️✌️
Thanks Ray! They are hard to get a hold of. Don't give up!
I have an 04 xt. This has opened up my mind on my build this winter.
Love to give inspiration!
This goes fucking nuts
😎👏
I hav a ton of screen shots of this forester I love it. I own a 2000 modle also sweet
Thats awesome! Appreciate the love. 2000's are great too!
wow such amazing progress and finally able to see a video which i wish was longer. Love the forester community and you big some light with a big statement. Would of loved to see a cinematic mode of the trip. and also want to see the under carriage
Hey thanks man! Next time it is on the lift we might be able to snap a couple pictures and post them on IG.
Seen this at final bout 2 or 3 (I forgot which one) in the parking lot.. I wished I took a pic his with my lifted 04 xt
Hopefully you'll get a chance to see it again at future events.
Should’ve gotten more b roll of the center console and everything so we could see what he’s talking about inside instead of just looking at him.
so sick!
🥰
Been following this and really awesome to see these videos again, hope to see more! Been building an STI swap SG Forester as well, cool to see someone doing things a little differently than the usual here though!
Thank Joshua, I appreciate you tuning in! Well hopefully you get some inspiration from these, we'll eventually bring it back bigger and badder once I finish up some other little projects and recoup some $$, haha.
How did the STI swap go?!
As they say, it goes brrrr. Mechanically it's solid, now to tackle bodywork. @@amari9773
Love the progress Art, she's gonna need some NF love soon 😄
Thank you!! Count on it ❤
This thing is absolutely beautiful! I need something like this
Glad we got to see it a little sideways but will be needing more 😏
I’m planning at some point in the future to go DCCD but I want to stay as OEM as possible. I’m planning to swap 08+ STI armrest/shifter trim into my 04 Forester XT…🤞🏻
Im following along!! It’s a different build to what I aspire to but I massively respect what you have done and wish i had a company like Grimmspeed behind me.. My forester SG9 is in the UK currently. Due to import laws to the US, will be for a while.. I can’t wait for some of the forester meets over the pond
Sweet build!!!
Appreciate the kind words Alex!
Super nice build man great video too
Love the build. Ive been wanting a 1st gen to convert into an Sti but thats alot of work. XT would be an easier starting point.
Thank you!! There is something really cool about a turbo-swapped SF since we didn't get them stateside, but an XT would make for an easier project. My suggestion: start with the XT, then move onto the SF.
I've got an '04 Forrester X slammed, it's slow as dirt but I love it. Can you pretty please tell me where you picked up your bumper and grill? I know the price is going to make me cry but I think I need it. Your build turned out fantastic!
Thanks! Bumper came from a JDM importer a long time ago. Gonna be relatively hard to get your hands on one.
Love the build! Im looking at tinting my windows and you seam to have the right level of tint. Do you remember what % tint it was please?
Thanks. Appreciate that! Pretty sure it is 35% tint.
My dad has one and i plan to make it look like yours
Bro spent like 60k i fucking love it.
Needs tobe blue for me with bbs lm rims
C L E A N ! 👌
This is the first video that I watched on your channel. If the car didn't look good, I'd probably never watch you again. Also, because I own an '04. I'll respect your disclaimer on comments... Please do less talking and show the car off more. We don't all geek out. Some of us just appreciate the work and want to hear and see the car. The tree S's - Style, Speed and Sound. A five minute video is sometimes more impactful.
How much $$ are you into on this beautiful Fozzy?
Why don’t u guys sell parts for 1st gen foresters 😢
If I get an 04 how much for you to build it?
🤑🤑🤑
@@GrimmSpeed soooooo how much? Lol
Can bro even see over the dash bored lmfaoo
so i've a fully built EJ20 does that go easy into a STI forester like this one?
anyone wanna help me appreciated... looking to buy one within a month :p
It depends on what kind of EJ20. The wiring is going to be the complicated part there. Give us a call, we may be able to drop some knowledge, but the forums are probably going to be your best bet for finding reliable information on that topic.
You forgot the legacy wagon can also carry spare tires 👨
3:03 voice crack
Good find!
You lost me at rear wheel drive converted