2010 Mitsubishi Strada [continued 2]

[gpb77]

the reply of lr777 is actually sufficient enough. just put your car on low gear and keep a steady foot on the accelerator pedal, also make sure the distance between you and the next vehicle is sufficient enough that when the vehicle in front stops, you can still avoid it and go your merry way. Also turn off your a/c unless you want to screw up your compressor.

regarding your question on wading depth, i've driven mine through rivers and floods ridiculously deep. i think the deepest was kissing the lip of the hood. but do take note that i have a snorkel installed and i've been doing it for a long time. One thing to consider though is that my unit is lifted i think 2.5-3" hehehehehehe i think there is a youtube video of my truck making a river crossing in benguet during one of the funruns

Thanks for the info. Magkano po ba cost magpalagay nang snorkel? and also sir, which has more advantage sa baha m/t or a/t?

[Jaden]

just got my gls sport v today... sobrang pogi talaga!!! naghahanap ako ng magandang rollbar na pwede lagyan ng 4 na foglamps. any recommendations on what to get?

sphinx1228,

please don't mind me asking, which dealer did you get your strada? Any freebies? Did they give you any discounts?

Hi Strada Owners,

My wife and I have plans of getting our first ride; Strada is on top of our list, I need help in choosing the right dealer to get our new ride. A dealer that offers discounts, freebies and provides good after sales support. My plan is to get the GLX model, through bank financing. Thanks in advance...

[ooba99]

Just want to share kasi ni-request ni gpb77... three hours ago, around 11pm, I went through my yearly ritual of testing the capability and reliability of my strada. I went river crossing through the mighty Espana River. Grabe ang baha! Good thing, there was no office in Manila because of the Araw ng Maynila celebration. Otherwise, it would have been another terrible traffic standstill in the whole of Sampaloc and beyond.

I managed to go through past the area but have to thread through knee-deep waters while a 6-wheeler truck was in the lead in front of me running at a very slow 5 kph. From work in Manila going home to QC, my route was, from under Nagtahan fly-over went right to G. Tuazon, quick left to Geronimo St, quick right to Honradez St. until past the railroad tracks then turn left again at Antipolo, then right to Loyola St. Turned left to Maceda then turn right to Espana to Quezon City.

The deepest portions were in the corner of Geronimo and Honradez streets and along Loyola St. at the back of Legarda Elementary School. It was still flooded mid-leg deep in the corner of Maceda and Espana up to Blumentritt St. The whole of Espana was such a sight. The mighty Espana River.

This time, I managed to go through these horrifying streets so relaxed and with no thump-thump in my heart. Nasanay na, eh. With my 4x4 engaged most of the way especially in the deep portions of the flooded street, navigating through the floods was a breeze in my 3 year old 3.2 GLS Sport A/T.

Once again, I was proven right in my decision to get a strada.

[lorddennis79]

same feeling as sir ooba99, for the past 3 days, na-appreciate ko na strada kinuha namin instead of the lancer. tama nga si misis.hehehe. question lang though, is it advisable to have the unit underwashed since lumusong ng walang takot sa mga baha?

[gpb77]

Just want to share kasi ni-request ni gpb77... three hours ago, around 11pm, I went through my yearly ritual of testing the capability and reliability of my strada. I went river crossing through the mighty Espana River. Grabe ang baha! Good thing, there was no office in Manila because of the Araw ng Maynila celebration. Otherwise, it would have been another terrible traffic standstill in the whole of Sampaloc and beyond.

I managed to go through past the area but have to thread through knee-deep waters while a 6-wheeler truck was in the lead in front of me running at a very slow 5 kph. From work in Manila going home to QC, my route was, from under Nagtahan fly-over went right to G. Tuazon, quick left to Geronimo St, quick right to Honradez St. until past the railroad tracks then turn left again at Antipolo, then right to Loyola St. Turned left to Maceda then turn right to Espana to Quezon City.

The deepest portions were in the corner of Geronimo and Honradez streets and along Loyola St. at the back of Legarda Elementary School. It was still flooded mid-leg deep in the corner of Maceda and Espana up to Blumentritt St. The whole of Espana was such a sight. The mighty Espana River.

This time, I managed to go through these horrifying streets so relaxed and with no thump-thump in my heart. Nasanay na, eh. With my 4x4 engaged most of the way especially in the deep portions of the flooded street, navigating through the floods was a breeze in my 3 year old 3.2 GLS Sport A/T.

Once again, I was proven right in my decision to get a strada.

Ooba99, thank you very much for the share, this information you have just shared especially for new owners would give more comfort and assurance that they made the right decision. This would give us more confidence on what strada is capable of and we will be able to know what kind of challenges or situations along the road and make the right decision.

[ooba99]

same feeling as sir ooba99, for the past 3 days, na-appreciate ko na strada kinuha namin instead of the lancer. tama nga si misis.hehehe. question lang though, is it advisable to have the unit underwashed since lumusong ng walang takot sa mga baha?

After fording flooded streets, just check on your underbody for hanging debris like plastic bags, etc. Madaming sumasabit na basura sa ilalim eh. Ako, I'll have my underwash once the weather improves.

[ooba99]

Ooba99, thank you very much for the share, this information you have just shared especially for new owners would give more comfort and assurance that they made the right decision. This would give us more confidence on what strada is capable of and we will be able to know what kind of challenges or situations along the road and make the right decision.

You're welcome, gpb77. To hear, see, and learn more of what your strada is capable of, and gain more confidence in confronting the challenges of the daily driving, I suggest you join the strada club. Dun mas marami kang madidinig na experiences ng mga strada gurus. Plus, you'll have a support group whom you can comfortably ask the most difficult and also the silliest question about your strada.

[locoroco777]

since flood lang din ang usapan.....I tested mine last night...infront of our house...

just a above the OEM foglights yung depth...kayang kaya parin....

[Ry_Tower]

Just want to share kasi ni-request ni gpb77... three hours ago, around 11pm, I went through my yearly ritual of testing the capability and reliability of my strada. I went river crossing through the mighty Espana River. Grabe ang baha! Good thing, there was no office in Manila because of the Araw ng Maynila celebration. Otherwise, it would have been another terrible traffic standstill in the whole of Sampaloc and beyond.

I managed to go through past the area but have to thread through knee-deep waters while a 6-wheeler truck was in the lead in front of me running at a very slow 5 kph. From work in Manila going home to QC, my route was, from under Nagtahan fly-over went right to G. Tuazon, quick left to Geronimo St, quick right to Honradez St. until past the railroad tracks then turn left again at Antipolo, then right to Loyola St. Turned left to Maceda then turn right to Espana to Quezon City.

The deepest portions were in the corner of Geronimo and Honradez streets and along Loyola St. at the back of Legarda Elementary School. It was still flooded mid-leg deep in the corner of Maceda and Espana up to Blumentritt St. The whole of Espana was such a sight. The mighty Espana River.

This time, I managed to go through these horrifying streets so relaxed and with no thump-thump in my heart. Nasanay na, eh. With my 4x4 engaged most of the way especially in the deep portions of the flooded street, navigating through the floods was a breeze in my 3 year old 3.2 GLS Sport A/T.

Once again, I was proven right in my decision to get a strada.

puwede word of the day ito sa tindi ng dating eh; Espana River.

Bad memory ako nung college dyan, nagka-pigsa ako sa dumi ng baha.

Deepest ko sa strada is just knee level, nag-4WD na rin ako for safety. Yakang-yaka naman talaga.

[miked]

Ingat lang sa kakatesting mga sasakyan sa baha. gapatak lang ng tubig ang kelangan para mahydrolock ang makina. mapa-4x4 man o hinde. ang isa pa baka humigop din yung A/T. isa pa eh madaling makontamina at masira mga wheel bearings at brakes. yung fan baka maging water wheel sa engine compartment, yari mga electricals. just a word of caution friends.

[efrencueto]

ok lang iyon bili uli ng bago, hehehhe!!!!: joke lang po mga friends kasi kahit ako panay din ang testing ko sa aking truck pero sa bundok ko siya dinadala dito sa bundok ng Tanay, Rizal. One more thing po, baka naman pwede malaman exact address ng dealer ng mickey thompson wheels and tires kasi iyon po ang balak kung ipalit sa aking stock after warranty period!! thank you very much po.

[isketi]

Just want to share kasi ni-request ni gpb77... three hours ago, around 11pm, I went through my yearly ritual of testing the capability and reliability of my strada. I went river crossing through the mighty Espana River. Grabe ang baha! Good thing, there was no office in Manila because of the Araw ng Maynila celebration. Otherwise, it would have been another terrible traffic standstill in the whole of Sampaloc and beyond.

I managed to go through past the area but have to thread through knee-deep waters while a 6-wheeler truck was in the lead in front of me running at a very slow 5 kph. From work in Manila going home to QC, my route was, from under Nagtahan fly-over went right to G. Tuazon, quick left to Geronimo St, quick right to Honradez St. until past the railroad tracks then turn left again at Antipolo, then right to Loyola St. Turned left to Maceda then turn right to Espana to Quezon City.

The deepest portions were in the corner of Geronimo and Honradez streets and along Loyola St. at the back of Legarda Elementary School. It was still flooded mid-leg deep in the corner of Maceda and Espana up to Blumentritt St. The whole of Espana was such a sight. The mighty Espana River.

This time, I managed to go through these horrifying streets so relaxed and with no thump-thump in my heart. Nasanay na, eh. With my 4x4 engaged most of the way especially in the deep portions of the flooded street, navigating through the floods was a breeze in my 3 year old 3.2 GLS Sport A/T.

Once again, I was proven right in my decision to get a strada.

Stock intake and ride height yung Strada niyo? Di ba umiilaw-ilaw yung mga indicators sa dash (battery, oil pressure, etc.) pag lumulusong kayo sa tubig? Nagbabalak akong i-retire yung 7 year old D-Max ko for a Strada VGT.

[gpb77]

Just to share with you guys what Qataris do with there 4x4 they maximize the usage of such beasts, usually they use to tow their boats or jetskis bringing and getting from water using their 4x4s and emersing their trucks in salt water to do this. I have seen manytimes how these powerful 4x4 are used by middle eastern people including filipinos who owns 4x4s. Dune bashing is one of the favorite past time, travelling along the shorelines is another by which 2 wheels on one side of the truck is emerse on salt water and the other on sand and travelling at 40-60 kph or more. I experienced this when I went with a friend of mine on a desert adventure and wow. I lost my voice after such experience. I thought that the Jeep is going to roll on one side. Sea water was splashing on one side and engine was screaming. Some people used to drive their suv uphill on a sand dune at 30-45 degrees angles. Crazy as it sounds but 4x4s are beasts. from sand to salt water they are having tons of fun with it. Deym they have the money to pay for maintenance. And landcruisers only cost coverted in pesos to only 2-2.5m in pesos half the price cheaper compared here in the our third world country the Philippines.

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Here is a photo I took of a Filipino friend with his compass playing with sand(salty sand since this is near the sea.)


Sensya na medyo o/t share ko.

more motoring photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/georgeb...7626455657323/

[locoroco777]

Stock intake and ride height yung Strada niyo? Di ba umiilaw-ilaw yung mga indicators sa dash (battery, oil pressure, etc.) pag lumulusong kayo sa tubig? Nagbabalak akong i-retire yung 7 year old D-Max ko for a Strada VGT.

I'll answer na for doc ooba,

yes, all stock po yung kanya, no mods on engine and suspension , but he's planning for a chip upgrade....diba doc? hehe:naughty2:

sakin naman once lang nangyari yun nabasa yung check engine sensor pero wala namang nangyari talaga hehe....nangyari yun nung nagpunta kami pinatubo when we forded a river that suddenly rose to a hip dip depth...

[isketi]

I'll answer na for doc ooba,

yes, all stock po yung kanya, no mods on engine and suspension , but he's planning for a chip upgrade....diba doc? hehe:naughty2:

sakin naman once lang nangyari yun nabasa yung check engine sensor pero wala namang nangyari talaga hehe....nangyari yun nung nagpunta kami pinatubo when we forded a river that suddenly rose to a hip dip depth...

Thanks sir. How about the dash indicators, di ba sila nananakot pag sumusugod sa baha?

[ooba99]

Thanks sir. How about the dash indicators, di ba sila nananakot pag sumusugod sa baha?

*LR777, thanks, ranic, for pitching-in while I'm off-line. Not only chip upgrade, sunod na rin ang lift and some off-road mods, hehehe.

Sir isketi, di naman umilaw ang indicator lights ko. As I have mentioned in that post, this is a yearly ritual for the past 3 years. I pass through the flooded Sampaloc area during the onset of monsoon rains. And each time, my strada did not fail me. Nawala na nga ang kaba ko sa baha dyan.

[isketi]

Sir isketi, di naman umilaw ang indicator lights ko. As I have mentioned in that post, this is a yearly ritual for the past 3 years. I pass through the flooded Sampaloc area during the onset of monsoon rains. And each time, my strada did not fail me. Nawala na nga ang kaba ko sa baha dyan.

Thanks sir ooba99. Yung dati kong '96 L200 at itong D-Max kumukutitap yung mga indicators basta nadaan sa baha kaya iniisip ko baka common yun sa Japanese pick-ups. Anyway, it's good to know na di ganun yang current gen Strada. :thumbup:

[Ry_Tower]

Ingat lang sa kakatesting mga sasakyan sa baha. gapatak lang ng tubig ang kelangan para mahydrolock ang makina. mapa-4x4 man o hinde. ang isa pa baka humigop din yung A/T. isa pa eh madaling makontamina at masira mga wheel bearings at brakes. yung fan baka maging water wheel sa engine compartment, yari mga electricals. just a word of caution friends.

Ok lang yan IMO kung paminsan-minsan at kung kelangan. Kaya nga SUV at 4x4 binili mo para may peace of mind ka sa ganyan. Designed yans a ganyan so unless hindi ka marunong magmaintain ng sasakyan. Huwag mo nga gawin.

[ooba99]

Ok lang yan IMO kung paminsan-minsan at kung kelangan. Kaya nga SUV at 4x4 binili mo para may peace of mind ka sa ganyan. Designed yans a ganyan so unless hindi ka marunong magmaintain ng sasakyan. Huwag mo nga gawin.

Thanks, Ry_T for expressing my thoughts.

[Ry_Tower]

Thanks, Ry_T for expressing my thoughts.

hehe, naisip ko lang kasi boss yung experience ko nung grabe ulan last December. Hindi ako nagkamali na 4x4 binili ko kasi yung mga vans, PUV's ang OTJ na kasama ko sa isang area stranded na kami tuloy-tuloy pa. Baha man or putikan or mabatong daan, sulit siya basta slowly but surely lang driving. Para hindi din kawawa sa PMS.