2008-2013 Mitsubishi Lancer EX GLX / GLS / MX / GT / GTA [continued]

[sushiboye46]

Has anyone experienced hood latch issues? ung sakin before parang ang tigas i-pull ng hood release handle, now ayaw na ma open ng hood. Kung i-pull mo, all you hear is a clicking sound.

[chanyto]

ghost hunter..quick question.. when you tried to change the wood trim to carbon fiber... were the wooded ones on the doors also included? 7k right?

[ghosthunter]

ghost hunter..quick question.. when you tried to change the wood trim to carbon fiber... were the wooded ones on the doors also included? 7k right?

The carbon-fiber layer was laid over the original faux wood trims.

[Lotur]

mga ser plano ko sana bumili ng puting EX GLS next month, ive always been a big evo X fan kaya may minor ext modifications na plano ako gawin pero paadvice sana kung san ako makakatipid:

1) may marecommend ba kayo na fiber glass (not carbon fiber) evo mods sa front and rear bumpers pati sa hood? nag inquire na ko sa kai racing abot daw ng 37k yung parts pati pintura, any other tips and suggestions?

2) sa gulong ano ba pinakapraktikal sa budget na diskarte to upgrade to 18 inch rim/tire set? medyo alangan ako sa 16-in na OEM na kasama sa GLS.

Maraming salamat!

[ghosthunter]

mga ser plano ko sana bumili ng puting EX GLS next month, ive always been a big evo X fan kaya may minor ext modifications na plano ako gawin pero paadvice sana kung san ako makakatipid:

1) may marecommend ba kayo na fiber glass (not carbon fiber) evo mods sa front and rear bumpers pati sa hood? nag inquire na ko sa kai racing abot daw ng 37k yung parts pati pintura, any other tips and suggestions?

Dude, just think that the price you pay for the fiberglass pieces is for the quality of the parts. Don't go cheap because it will show in the quality of the parts/work.

2) sa gulong ano ba pinakapraktikal sa budget na diskarte to upgrade to 18 inch rim/tire set? medyo alangan ako sa 16-in na OEM na kasama sa GLS.

You can get GTA 18s from owners of GT and GTA who have changed their wheels to aftermarket models. Prices will vary and the wheels may or may not come with tires.

Check the Lancer EX GT/GTA owners here and at the mitsu club forums for possible deals.

[10910883]

Nope. No UR bars.

I just got the Emotion coil-over and adjustable shocks kit.

Handling, as my car stands now, is pretty good. Enough to handle the twisting roads in Rizal at a pace faster than I did in my Project Sentra SR20.

How much drop did you have with the coil over upgrade?

[ghosthunter]

How much drop did you have with the coil over upgrade?

I kept it at stock height. But I could drop it over two inches if I wanted.

But I just adjusted the front to have the same wheel-fender gap as the rear.

[10910883]

I kept it at stock height. But I could drop it over two inches if I wanted.

But I just adjusted the front to have the same wheel-fender gap as the rear.

How was the ride now compared to before (stock)?

[Nautilus]

GLS/GLX owners I'm selling my stock GT-A Front Strut Bars/Tower Bar for 2.5k. Anyone interested can PM me.

Thanks.

[ghosthunter]

How was the ride now compared to before (stock)?

Stiffer. Much stiffer. Especially I am running on 18s. If I had 16s, the ride would still be comfortable.

Adjusting the shock's damping rate helped to make it more comfortable (especially the rear end) but it is still stiffer.

I still am planning to adjust the shock rate a bit more to find a more comfy setting without compromising handling too much.

At least the shock-rate adjustments are now accessible without jacking the car up.

[magister]

anyone using Tein STechs? how does the ride compare to stock? (medyo mahal masyado ang coilovers para sa akin, he he.)

also, pag nakabit na yung STechs, how much clearance do you have sa front bumper? mga ilang inches kaya from the lowest point of the bumper to the ground?

thanks.

[chanyto]

i'll be getting my gls this sunday.. any tips on how must i use it on its first few days or kilometers?

can you also suggest the best fuel for this? petron/shell/caltex?

[ghosthunter]

i'll be getting my gls this sunday.. any tips on how must i use it on its first few days or kilometers?

Don't exceed 100kph.

Don't cruise in one speed/one RPM too long.

First service comes up at 1000km.

Back-read this thread (archived portion) for tips on the "features" of your car.

can you also suggest the best fuel for this? petron/shell/caltex?

I can suggest NOT to use Petron XCS... kinda sluggish with my GLS.

So far I am using Total Unleaded and I am happy with the results.

[likot]

i'll be getting my gls this sunday.. any tips on how must i use it on its first few days or kilometers?

can you also suggest the best fuel for this? petron/shell/caltex?

Run it hard!

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

Tried it in our 3 cars with good result.

[bluerolla]

Don't exceed 100kph.

Don't cruise in one speed/one RPM too long.

First service comes up at 1000km.

Back-read this thread (archived portion) for tips on the "features" of your car.





I can suggest NOT to use Petron XCS... kinda sluggish with my GLS.

So far I am using Total Unleaded and I am happy with the results.

Don't exceed over 100km/h? haha! what if I did?

So kaya pala medyo sluggish yung GLS namin? because of Petron XCS? pano pag Blaze? sayang kasi SM advantage kaya petron lang talaga kami eh

Thanks GH!

[renzo_d10]

Don't exceed 100kph.

GH, isn't it that, that's the old way of breaking in your engine ?

And running your engine hard is the new one ?

[bluerolla]

GH, isn't it that, that's the old way of breaking in your engine ?

And running your engine hard is the new one ?

akala ko din eto eh. Patay tayo dyan

[renzo_d10]

akala ko din eto eh. Patay tayo dyan

Inihahataw mo na ba yung sayo, blue ?

[bluerolla]

nag 170 sa SCTEX(Hataw na ba yun?) nung niluwas namin sa Manaoag for her blessing.

di naman kasi ramdam na ganun na takbo eh. Very tempting. average ng 140 ang speed.

PS. sir renz, di sakin yun sa ermat ko un

[ghosthunter]

GH, isn't it that, that's the old way of breaking in your engine ?

And running your engine hard is the new one ?

That's how I did it with my GLS on it's first 1000 km.

Of course I went INITIAL-D in Tanay, Rizal sometime later after my mods.

My pre-maturely worn down front tires is my witness to that drive.