James Gilliam: 2004 Subaru Forester

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James Gilliam grew up going to car shows in his dad's 1969 Jaguar E-Type, so the passion for cars runs in his family. A little more than two years ago, Gilliam picked up his 2004 Subaru Forester, and began building it himself with a handful of friends who are working on theor own projects as well. He has taken this time to transform his Forester to match his own style.

Owner: James Gilliam
Location: Broomfield, CO
Vehicle: 2004 Subaru Forester XT
Horsepower: 260 (estimated)
Club: N/A

SOCIAL
Facebook: James Gilliam
Instagram: @jamesfxti

Photography by @drapela.media.

James Gilliam 2004 Subaru Forester TBGLIVE1

ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
Vf39 turbo
STI headers and catless upipe
AEM intake

EXHAUST
Invidia catless downpipe
Turbo XS catless midpipe and muffler

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS
Open source tune

James Gilliam 2004 Subaru Forester TBGLIVE2

WHEELS & TIRES
STR 514 wheels - 18x10 +25 (f/r)
Sumitomo HTRZII tires - 275/40/18 (f/r)

BRAKES
Drilled and slotted rotors

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION
ISC N1 coilovers
ISC rear sway bars

EXTERIOR
Importology front lip
07 sti lip
Aftermarket custom grille
Fiberglassmafia ZG flares
Custom side skirts
Custom diffuser
OEM SG spoiler
Cobb wiper delete
Headlight tint
Fog light tint
Black roof wrap

James Gilliam 2004 Subaru Forester TBGLIVE3

LIGHTING
HID headlights

INTERIOR
STI shift knob
Boost gauge

AUDIO & MOBILE ELECTRONICS
JBL head unit

FAVORITE MODIFICATION
"Custom diffuser because it made the car look way more aggressive and there aren’t many foresters with diffusers."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS
APR hood vents
Custom headlights
Side skirt attachments
Mirror wrap
Paint match spoiler
Wrap roof rails
New wheels

James Gilliam 2004 Subaru Forester TBGLIVE5