How it was, How it went, How it’s going
Bought the forester on New Years Eve of 2025 for $1,000 as a flip car. Seller thought it needed transmission work. Turns out it needed exhaust work and a head gasket to say the least. Removed the engine to do the head gaskets and did a complete reseal w, time belt, water pump, pulleys, etc. Replaced a bunch of components including the entire coolant system. After doing all the work decided I put too much into it to sell it. Took it on the beach and on a few trails stock. Deep ruts on the beach showed me I needed more clearance. Did some visual mods (Got rid of those chrome tail lights). Put an ADF 2” front 2.5” rear lift kit on it. Went from 215/65/16 General Grabbers to 235/75/15 Hankook AT2 Xtremes. Cut more than I wanted to fit them but you can’t tell. Just finished the first trail run after the lift and tires. I’m not done but like how far it’s come.