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F-Bobby

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Hi everyone. I'm a noob from Massachusetts. Live just outside of Boston.
I currently have an 03 Subaru Outback Sedan H6 and my girl has an 04 Forester X. I'm looking into picking up either another Forester or if I get lucky and get a good deal on a Baja then one of those to turn into an adventure rig.
When I picked up both of them (it was within 2 days of each other) I had no idea that the subaru community was as helpful as I have found it to be. I also had no idea that people lifted them and went off roading with them. I figured hey I need some good reliable transportation in the snow so I might as well go with the best option possible.
NOW I have seen the light and realize there is a whole world of possibilities out there for turning a subaru into a decent off roader (I dont expect to be tackling the rockies or anything) but i figure for what I have local to me I think I could build one of these little buggers to be pretty capable at doing some light off roading.

As a little background on myself. I'm an Auto Technician. Been in the field for about 15 years. Worked for GM for a bunch of them and now for a small chain shop. I did an engine swap on my friends Outback wagon with him and that kinda got me into Subaru and how easy they were to work on.
Before getting into the subaru life I used to own a number of Firebirds that I built for cruisng and 1/4 mile racing. As a side-effect I ended up with a ton of points on my license. I've always loved going fast but I figure this type of stuff will keep the points and more importantly insurance payments down.

Well thats me in a nutshell. Anything else you wanna know feel free to ask.
 

Jake Wettern | iamjake

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Hi everyone. I'm a noob from Massachusetts. Live just outside of Boston.
I currently have an 03 Subaru Outback Sedan H6 and my girl has an 04 Forester X. I'm looking into picking up either another Forester or if I get lucky and get a good deal on a Baja then one of those to turn into an adventure rig.
When I picked up both of them (it was within 2 days of each other) I had no idea that the subaru community was as helpful as I have found it to be. I also had no idea that people lifted them and went off roading with them. I figured hey I need some good reliable transportation in the snow so I might as well go with the best option possible.
NOW I have seen the light and realize there is a whole world of possibilities out there for turning a subaru into a decent off roader (I dont expect to be tackling the rockies or anything) but i figure for what I have local to me I think I could build one of these little buggers to be pretty capable at doing some light off roading.

As a little background on myself. I'm an Auto Technician. Been in the field for about 15 years. Worked for GM for a bunch of them and now for a small chain shop. I did an engine swap on my friends Outback wagon with him and that kinda got me into Subaru and how easy they were to work on.
Before getting into the subaru life I used to own a number of Firebirds that I built for cruisng and 1/4 mile racing. As a side-effect I ended up with a ton of points on my license. I've always loved going fast but I figure this type of stuff will keep the points and more importantly insurance payments down.

Well thats me in a nutshell. Anything else you wanna know feel free to ask.
Hi F-Bobby and welcome to OB! Nice rigs! Safe travels and enjoy those open roads!
 
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F-Bobby

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Thanks Jake. I'm hoping to meet up with some local people and see what there is for trails in my area. Of course it did just snow so it looks like if I'm taking anything off-road it'll be the Forester. :) My Outback is running all seasons right now so I doubt it would fare too well.
 

Overland USA

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Hi everyone. I'm a noob from Massachusetts. Live just outside of Boston.
I currently have an 03 Subaru Outback Sedan H6 and my girl has an 04 Forester X. I'm looking into picking up either another Forester or if I get lucky and get a good deal on a Baja then one of those to turn into an adventure rig.
When I picked up both of them (it was within 2 days of each other) I had no idea that the subaru community was as helpful as I have found it to be. I also had no idea that people lifted them and went off roading with them. I figured hey I need some good reliable transportation in the snow so I might as well go with the best option possible.
NOW I have seen the light and realize there is a whole world of possibilities out there for turning a subaru into a decent off roader (I dont expect to be tackling the rockies or anything) but i figure for what I have local to me I think I could build one of these little buggers to be pretty capable at doing some light off roading.

As a little background on myself. I'm an Auto Technician. Been in the field for about 15 years. Worked for GM for a bunch of them and now for a small chain shop. I did an engine swap on my friends Outback wagon with him and that kinda got me into Subaru and how easy they were to work on.
Before getting into the subaru life I used to own a number of Firebirds that I built for cruisng and 1/4 mile racing. As a side-effect I ended up with a ton of points on my license. I've always loved going fast but I figure this type of stuff will keep the points and more importantly insurance payments down.

Well thats me in a nutshell. Anything else you wanna know feel free to ask.
Welcome to Overland Bound! Hope to hear about your adventures.
 

Chadlyb

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Hi everyone. I'm a noob from Massachusetts. Live just outside of Boston.
I currently have an 03 Subaru Outback Sedan H6 and my girl has an 04 Forester X. I'm looking into picking up either another Forester or if I get lucky and get a good deal on a Baja then one of those to turn into an adventure rig.
When I picked up both of them (it was within 2 days of each other) I had no idea that the subaru community was as helpful as I have found it to be. I also had no idea that people lifted them and went off roading with them. I figured hey I need some good reliable transportation in the snow so I might as well go with the best option possible.
NOW I have seen the light and realize there is a whole world of possibilities out there for turning a subaru into a decent off roader (I dont expect to be tackling the rockies or anything) but i figure for what I have local to me I think I could build one of these little buggers to be pretty capable at doing some light off roading.

As a little background on myself. I'm an Auto Technician. Been in the field for about 15 years. Worked for GM for a bunch of them and now for a small chain shop. I did an engine swap on my friends Outback wagon with him and that kinda got me into Subaru and how easy they were to work on.
Before getting into the subaru life I used to own a number of Firebirds that I built for cruisng and 1/4 mile racing. As a side-effect I ended up with a ton of points on my license. I've always loved going fast but I figure this type of stuff will keep the points and more importantly insurance payments down.

Well thats me in a nutshell. Anything else you wanna know feel free to ask.
Hello and welcome to the OB crew...huge gen 1 firebird fan
 

F-Bobby

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Watertown Mass
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As much as I love firebirds. I like First gen Camaros more (with the exception of a 69 T/A) second gens are all hideous to me, then firebird wins 3rd and 4th gen hands down.
 

F-Bobby

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Well I finally decided to join up officially as a Member of Overland Bound. I figure even if I can't find a rig that really suits my fancy. I still have the drive to get out and go places I've never been before and see things I haven't seen yet.