New Mitsubishi Montero Sport [ARCHIVED]

[KCboy]

KCboy. what are your plans with your MS? i'm very much interested in hooking mine up too.. right now, i'm just waiting for the lowering kit for it. The front is easy because its the same as the strada.. its the back that's a problem, we tried using the old montero's springs but it was smaller.. i heard that the rear suspension might be patterned after the fieldmaster.. So we'll try that next, problem is the fieldmasters springs are out of stock and there aren't many in the phils that are lowered so its hard to know for sure until we get it in stock.

personally, i am looking for accessories just to make the MS more rugged, and not in to extreme stuff like lowering. maybe lifting it in 2 to 3 years time is a possibility since i want to maximize the MS's 4x4 capabilitites. i hope the rear spoiler will be available soon...some new grills, roof carriers, new design overriders and bumper, stuff like that.

[ARB]

The turbo will heat up whether you rev up the engine or not since exhaust gasses passes thru it. The real purpose of cooling down before turning it off is for the impeller to stop spinning before the oil is cut off when turning off the engine. The turbo imepller spins at high speed turning off the engine will stop the oil from going to the impeller bushings which will damage them in the long run. staying on idle for a minute or so will make the impeller stop spinning. Ang biggest mistake others do is to idle for 1 minute then rev up before turning off the engine.

The front suspension of the MS is like the triton which is patterned after the monocoque pajero. But they differ in shocks and springs. The shocks and springs of the triton will fit in the front. OME has a kit but will lift it minimally due to the design of the suspension, only 10mm.

[N T Y c E]

KCboy.. that's cool. Its everybody's personal preference right? I just like the fact that there are people who like to customize, but i really call it personalize your MS. I just don't like people to send their cars to the shops give a whole lot of money, and say "bahala na kayo". I really hate that, i hope i'm not stepping on anybody's foot by saying that, it just my own opinion.

Anyways, i heard about the rear spoiler, Mitsubishi is supposedly having it designed now by someone. One of the bodykit makers probably, just like before when honda had all their spoilers and kits made by atoy. But i'm sure it'll be really expensive from the casa. I approached atoy's about it, but as of now since there's no demand yet, it'll be expensive to make the mold.

We also tried putting on a honeycomb grille to match the bottom grille, but it didn't look nice, as of now, i guess maybe painting black or maybe just taking the front bars off so it'll add more depth? I would also love a front and rear chin... and i wana change the exhaust tip.. since the stock looks so dainty, but i don't want to have a noisy one, just the look.

[trist323]

sobrang ganda ng reviews sa MS ah! :D

Now. my question is, ano ang bad side nito? Why should I not get this, lalo na in comparson with other vehicles in its class (Everest, Fort, Alterra)?

Thanks!

[KCboy]

Anyways, i heard about the rear spoiler, Mitsubishi is supposedly having it designed now by someone. One of the bodykit makers probably, just like before when honda had all their spoilers and kits made by atoy. But i'm sure it'll be really expensive from the casa. I approached atoy's about it, but as of now since there's no demand yet, it'll be expensive to make the mold.

We also tried putting on a honeycomb grille to match the bottom grille, but it didn't look nice, as of now, i guess maybe painting black or maybe just taking the front bars off so it'll add more depth? I would also love a front and rear chin... and i wana change the exhaust tip.. since the stock looks so dainty, but i don't want to have a noisy one, just the look.

sir, to each his own, it's our MS so we can do what we want...heheheheh. saw the spoiler in the last car show at the world trade, also the honeycomb grills, maybe mitsubishi and other importers will be bringing in the oem spoiler once there are enough MS on philippine roads, that's why am just waiting, am sure before the year ends, it will be available.

for the body kits that you are interested in, just wait for ATOY to release one in the market soon, the MS is the next seller suv after the fortuner...matter of time lang yan.

[rsyu_88]

KC boy nagpakabit ka ba nang turbo timer? magkano at anong brand?

[ryu101010]

sobrang ganda ng reviews sa MS ah! :D

Now. my question is, ano ang bad side nito? Why should I not get this, lalo na in comparson with other vehicles in its class (Everest, Fort, Alterra)?

Thanks!

from what I've gathered before buying mine, and bad side daw are:
1) no 2nd row aircon vents/at isang side lang meron sa 3rd row.
2) mas pogi pa din daw fort (mukhang fuzion likod, at strada harap)
3) dealership

regarding number 1, it has not been an issue sa akin. the 3rd row is not frequently used, and the aircon is strong enough for the 2nd row.

2 is subjective. though i also don't like the rear very much, but overall i like the design better. i don't agree na mukha syang strada na me camper shell. lahat naman at ganon, dahil pickup based nga tong mga type ng SUV. for me mas ok design ng side ng MS compared sa fort. don't like that 2nd row glass at yung 3rd row ng fort, again maybe that's just me.

3 so far no issues. di ko pa din nasusubukan magpa service. i am just about to find out.

[ryu101010]

KC boy nagpakabit ka ba nang turbo timer? magkano at anong brand?

sir, baka mas accurate info ni sir KCBoy pero just in case, I asked my SR about this. binigay nila contact details ng winterpine, and they quoted 9k. Di ko lang nakuha yung brand na gamit nila.

[N T Y c E]

For turbo timers, check out AUTOPLUS, they're selling pivot brand there for 3t including installation. EMPEROR also has some.. if i'm not mistaken, it was greddy at 6t. SPEEDLAB is currently out of stock i think but they carry apex-i and pivot.

From whta i hear, there's really no difference between brands since they all work the same way. Its just a matter of different options that come with it. ie: automatic adjustments... But i may be wrong, i'm not familiar with turbo timers, so this is based from what i hear from different people, they just happen to tell me the same thing.

[ryu101010]

me warranty issue "daw" kasi pag di winterpine ang nagkabit. turbo timers are not expensive naman talaga kahit yung known brands like HKS, Greddy and APEXi di naman mahal. HKS Type-0 is 7k JPY (3.3kphp), ganda na at bagay sa interior ng MS. Kaso nga tong warranty lang kaya sa case ko I wont install one muna.

[mongaddi]

ano ba suspension ng MS?

I heard it has a much better ride than the fortuner

[Starex_Gold]

coil springs sa likod tapos mcPherson ata sa harapan.. di ako masyadong sure
pic ito nung sa likod.. sorry medyo mali ang angle..

[rsyu_88]

regarding turbo timer when is the turbo activited at what speed? i have read another forum pag city driving lang d naman gaano nag activate nang turbo timer is that true?

[j@sto]

got my mags and tires in severino reyes street manila, close at tondo. for me, the ride is the same as the stock mags. the montero sport's suspension and ride is way way better than the stock fortuner. fitting 20s with 50 series tires are ok. no woorries.

sir kcboy:
how much did it cost you for the whole set of new alloy wheels and tires? what's the width of the tire ?/50/20, brand. That is the kind of design i am looking for, looks like a higher end, even beyond SE, close to pajero stock. thanks in advance!

[sunlife advisor]

sir kcboy:
how much did it cost you for the whole set of new alloy wheels and tires? what's the width of the tire ?/50/20, brand. That is the kind of design i am looking for, looks like a higher end, even beyond SE, close to pajero stock. thanks in advance!

sir kcboy, just an additional question of j*sto , what is the brand of your tire for your 20's and name of the rim?

Appreciate your answer, thanks in advance.

[parakitoJDM]

The turbo will heat up whether you rev up the engine or not since exhaust gasses passes thru it. The real purpose of cooling down before turning it off is for the impeller to stop spinning before the oil is cut off when turning off the engine. The turbo imepller spins at high speed turning off the engine will stop the oil from going to the impeller bushings which will damage them in the long run. staying on idle for a minute or so will make the impeller stop spinning. Ang biggest mistake others do is to idle for 1 minute then rev up before turning off the engine.

ser ARB, i think most of your statements are correct. and i do agree with your advices on how to prolong engine/turbo life. do a proper cool down, let the turbine spin down before shutting down engine and its precious oil/water circulation to prevent cooking its lubricant to a burnt crisp...

however the last part of "then rev up before....." though yes its a good advice but i don't think it would do any harm to the turbo because the engine has "NO LOad" therefore it won't go into boost. that's how my Hilux Diesel engine works, and that's what i observed in turbo'd WRX Imprezza STI's.... doing a clutch dump on them at 6-7T RPM temporarily stalls the engine somewhat because even though u wring out the life in them, the turbo still not running....??? please correct me if i'm wrong
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there are some vids of heavily MOD'ed cars with turbo and turbo boost gage that seems to be running boost already whiled its REV'VED up even though its stationary / No Load to the engine...this one i believe is a result of the Modification done to engine/turbo and how it boosts (early....)). but stock ones aren't the same.

[JPG111]

dumadami na Montero Sport sa daan.. I see 2 montero sport on the road everyday..I'll be gettin my black GLS SE on friday..Ill post pics & observations on the MS once i get it..

[KCboy]

the tires that i had installed were 265/50/20 and the rims i think are TKW, it's a US brand but am not sure if it was made in the US. the tires i got were made in korea to fit my budget. i felt i had a good deal plus i traded in the 4 original rims and tires since i plan to upgrade to offroad tires and rims in the next 2 to 3 years.

[KCboy]

sir, baka mas accurate info ni sir KCBoy pero just in case, I asked my SR about this. binigay nila contact details ng winterpine, and they quoted 9k. Di ko lang nakuha yung brand na gamit nila.

if you dont want the warranty to gey voided, you'll go to winterpine and pay that much for the turbo timer, a lot of strada guys had their turbo timers installed at miggyboy in caloocan, much less than the 9k quoted, i would not know about the brand but it's up to you guys...me, personally, ill wait and hold off installing a turbo timer, maybe if my MS is a year old or so already. hirap na mavoid pa warranty, mga aesthetics muna asikaso for now...

[trist323]

from what I've gathered before buying mine, and bad side daw are:
1) no 2nd row aircon vents/at isang side lang meron sa 3rd row.
2) mas pogi pa din daw fort (mukhang fuzion likod, at strada harap)
3) dealership

regarding number 1, it has not been an issue sa akin. the 3rd row is not frequently used, and the aircon is strong enough for the 2nd row.

2 is subjective. though i also don't like the rear very much, but overall i like the design better. i don't agree na mukha syang strada na me camper shell. lahat naman at ganon, dahil pickup based nga tong mga type ng SUV. for me mas ok design ng side ng MS compared sa fort. don't like that 2nd row glass at yung 3rd row ng fort, again maybe that's just me.

3 so far no issues. di ko pa din nasusubukan magpa service. i am just about to find out.

Thanks Ryu! Mas gusto ko naman ang MS sa Fort sa looks, maybe bacause Iwe've seen so many Forts already. I hope to get mine in a few weeks time :D

Boss KC, so magkano nga yung rims/gulong? kahit price range lang po. Thanks!