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ComeBack_Kid · 07-11-2010, 10:59 PM

Holy 5-month thread bump IslandSnow!

I like this thread, a lot of great pics and ideas. I am very surprised that no one has mentioned one of the greatest overall snow vehicles there is (one of which I'm planning on picking up soon),the Subaru Forester XT. Unlike the lame, soccer-mom-ish Foresters, this somewhat rarer version is equipped with the same 2.5-ltr turbocharged engine as the Subaru WRX STI and many performance upgrades, including a (slightly smaller) TMIC and Turbo; so basically, you get (almost)STI performance and ample people/cargo room while avoiding the crazy insurance and cop attention that you get with an STI. Dropped slightly on coilovers, they look agressive and sexy too.Its also very mod-able, and you can do just about anything you like with an XT, from making a smooth-driving, comfy, speedy daily driver, to a crazy 600hp beast of a race-wagon... Anyways, Here is a buddy's '05 Xt geared up to hit the slopes, the visible mods are obviously the Yakima Skybox, the rims, and the larger, STI hood scoop. I think it looks awesome:

In search for I · 07-12-2010, 04:00 AM

Here is my 06' Colorado, AEM brute force CAI, MBRP catback and 20" Ultra Predator 286's.

Willy36 · 07-12-2010, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ComeBack_Kid

Holy 5-month thread bump IslandSnow!

I like this thread, a lot of great pics and ideas. I am very surprised that no one has mentioned one of the greatest overall snow vehicles there is (one of which I'm planning on picking up soon),the Subaru Forester XT. Unlike the lame, soccer-mom-ish Foresters, this somewhat rarer version is equipped with the same 2.5-ltr turbocharged engine as the Subaru WRX STI and many performance upgrades, including a (slightly smaller) TMIC and Turbo; so basically, you get (almost)STI performance and ample people/cargo room while avoiding the crazy insurance and cop attention that you get with an STI. Dropped slightly on coilovers, they look agressive and sexy too.Its also very mod-able, and you can do just about anything you like with an XT, from making a smooth-driving, comfy, speedy daily driver, to a crazy 600hp beast of a race-wagon... Anyways, Here is a buddy's '05 Xt geared up to hit the slopes, the visible mods are obviously the Yakima Skybox, the rims, and the larger, STI hood scoop. I think it looks awesome:

I dig that car, but with that little ground clearance and that much power, it is certainly not one the best snow vehicles ever

Willy36 · 07-12-2010, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by In search for I

Here is my 06' Colorado, AEM brute force CAI, MBRP catback and 20" Ultra Predator 286's.

Nice truck

Wheels aren't my style though

ComeBack_Kid · 07-12-2010, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Willy36

I dig that car, but with that little ground clearance and that much power, it is certainly not one the best snow vehicles ever

Well his is lowered significantly on Swift springs, but that didn't stop us from getting through several feet of snow on the roads near Mt Bachelor this year so...erroneous! Seriously though, the snow was almost up at the level of his Perrin hood screen and we were still blazing through..another win for having a Top-Mount intercooler!
And why would you prefer a lack of power in snow? That power can get you un-stuck in snow, allows you to accelerate through heavier patches, and is a heck of a lot of fun to do parking-lot snow drifting with!

JohnnyBlaze · 07-12-2010, 09:55 AM

LOL I haven't been on this thread since last season funny it came back up... This is the ultimate snowboard vehicle imagine the fun......

ComeBack_Kid · 07-12-2010, 10:30 AM

Um, yeah that pic and video has been posted dozens of times throughout all the vehicle threads and all over the forum. Thanks though...

JohnnyBlaze · 07-12-2010, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ComeBack_Kid

Um, yeah that pic and video has been posted dozens of times throughout all the vehicle threads and all over the forum. Thanks though

sorry for the clutter then, ran across that pic and got so excited I just posted it w/o looking around, great attention to detail though lmao!!

ComeBack_Kid · 07-12-2010, 11:17 AM

That machine is a beast though, its too bad Ken Block doesn't drive for Subaru anymore, those Ford rally cars suck!

JohnnyBlaze · 07-12-2010, 01:31 PM

yea ridiculous move for the guy, I don't even know how the Ford's stand up to the racing those cars are so weak hahaa

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In search for I Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wasilla Alaska Posts: 80	My 06' Colorado Here is my 06' Colorado, AEM brute force CAI, MBRP catback and 20" Ultra Predator 286's.

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ComeBack_Kid Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 321	Um, yeah that pic and video has been posted dozens of times throughout all the vehicle threads and all over the forum. Thanks though... Last edited by ComeBack_Kid; 07-12-2010 at 10:33 AM.

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JohnnyBlaze Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: A mountain near you Posts: 753	yea ridiculous move for the guy, I don't even know how the Ford's stand up to the racing those cars are so weak hahaa __________________ Now I lay me down to bed, I pray the lord for pow to shred. And if Its waist deep when I wake. Epic lines I vow to take. -2009 Never Summer SL-r black on green- http://www.snowpedia.blogspot.com

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07-11-2010, 10:59 PM	#461 (permalink)
ComeBack_Kid Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 321	Holy 5-month thread bump IslandSnow! I like this thread, a lot of great pics and ideas. I am very surprised that no one has mentioned one of the greatest overall snow vehicles there is (one of which I'm planning on picking up soon),the Subaru Forester XT. Unlike the lame, soccer-mom-ish Foresters, this somewhat rarer version is equipped with the same 2.5-ltr turbocharged engine as the Subaru WRX STI and many performance upgrades, including a (slightly smaller) TMIC and Turbo; so basically, you get (almost)STI performance and ample people/cargo room while avoiding the crazy insurance and cop attention that you get with an STI. Dropped slightly on coilovers, they look agressive and sexy too.Its also very mod-able, and you can do just about anything you like with an XT, from making a smooth-driving, comfy, speedy daily driver, to a crazy 600hp beast of a race-wagon... Anyways, Here is a buddy's '05 Xt geared up to hit the slopes, the visible mods are obviously the Yakima Skybox, the rims, and the larger, STI hood scoop. I think it looks awesome:

07-12-2010, 11:17 AM	#469 (permalink)
ComeBack_Kid Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 321	That machine is a beast though, its too bad Ken Block doesn't drive for Subaru anymore, those Ford rally cars suck!