Adventurer Spotlight #9

Welcome to the Adventurer Spotlight, an interview series with members of our newsletter community about their life with their Subaru. Here, we find out more about the person behind the wheel and get inspired to embark on new adventures.

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👋 Introduction

My name is John, my wife’s name is Rossy, and our Instagram account for our ‘19 Forester Sport is “@j_ross__foz”.

🚗 Which Subaru do you own? What do you like most about it?

A 2019 Forester Sport.

Why did you choose a Subaru? How many have you owned?

This is our 1st Subaru. We chose to go with the Subaru Forester because Subaru makes some damn good, family friendly…adventure commercials hahaha. We decided we wanted to have a “daily” that we could still build in a way that would take us pretty much anywhere we wanted.

🔧 Have you made any modifications?

Ummmm… just a few haha!👇🏼

@jw_offroad
- low profile modular roof rack
- exterior side molle panels
- shovel

@fifteen52
- Metrix MX 17”

@falkentire
- Wildpeak AT3W 245/65/R17

@switch.pros.official
- SP9100 8 switch panel

@bajadesigns
- LP4 Pro amber bumper lights
- Squadron wide corner amber ditch lights
- S2 wide corner amber side lights
- S1 wide corner amber chase lights

@aidenjamescustoms
- gear plate w/access panels

@rallyinnovations
- Rally bumper/light bar

@dirtcomplex
- Trailswing swing-out tire carrier

@peddersusa
- 2” strut/overload spring ext. travel lift kit

@torkliftcentral
- hidden Ecohitch 2” receiver

@overlandvehiclesystems
- 180 awning

@scanguage2
- scan/temp gauge

@ultimate9usa
- throttle controller

@cali_raised_led
- 42” single row combo light bar

@pelican
- 42” V730 cargo case
- 17” storage case

@xbullofficial
- traction boards

@lp_aventure
- ditch light brackets

@rallyarmor
- mud flaps

@orsinivinylanddesigns
- emblem overlays

@laminxfilms
- fog light protective overlays
- headlight protective overlays
- reverse light protective overlays
- light bar protective overlays

@accentrek.designs
- reflector overlays

@nashfabco
- hatch ladder

@switchbackconcepts
- d-ring shackle adapter

@knfilters
- air intake filter

@rotopaxofficial
- Two gal. fuel container
- Two gal. H2O container

@vvividvinyl
- Carbon Fiber custom wraps(self)

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➕ What would you like to add to your setup?

I would probably just want to finish off upgrading the surrounding suspension components, some sliders would be cool, and OH YEA maybe some skid plates hahah ✊🏼🪵. I’ve been to a lot of places and have picked good lines so far so…haha ✊🏼🪵.

🗺️ Favorite road trip? Or favorite thing to do in your Subaru?

I like to go out camping with family and/or friends. We’ve done some overnight trips on our own as a family and we’ve also done multiple trips in small groups of really cool people. Every trip we’ve gone on has been awesome in their own ways.

The connections that we’ve made with people, that we otherwise probably wouldn’t have come across if not for this community, is also what “makes” the adventure.

🥰 What’s your favorite picture of your car?

Take your pick! 😂 

🎁 Wrap Up

Thank you John for being in the Spotlight and sharing your Subie story with us! It’s impressive how many mods you’ve done to your Forester and how well it’s all come together. It looks amazing! Speaking of photos, be sure to check out the image gallery below! Follow John on Instagram (@j_ross__foz) for more adventures!

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🖼️ Image Gallery

Images are copyright John (@j_ross__foz), used by permission. New Spotlights are posted on a regular basis; follow me on Instagram and subscribe to my free newsletter to stay up to date.