New Mitsubishi Strada [ARCHIVED]

[nismo26]

what do you mean po sa change tires before its too late po sir? is this the reason sa suspension n etc.. problems?

sorry for that, im not satisfied with my bridgestone tires, wet or dry it's too slippery. It will throw you from left to right or change lanes when you hit some small humps. After upgrading my tires, I'm not worried anymore, I just enjoy my Strada...

I ordered orig 3.2 mitsu front shocks for my strada, medyo napasubo na, naorder na kasi and it's around 8.6k pair, next month ang dating, but if theres no improvement, I will change it to Old Man Emu shocks comes with coil spring.


I just want my strada to perform better and more comfortable on the road. Specially with the machine that craves you to get more speed..

[dadz]

Bro GO1 the silencer kit is standard talaga sa leaf springs, and yung binuka nila na "c" braket is use to keep your leaf's in place hindi dapat yan binuka. to keep your leaf silence the only thing to do is put a pacer between the leaf if you will observe your leaf meron siyang spacer na bilog 1 sa front and 2 sa rear, but look at it the 2 last leaf is walang spacer pag sinigitan yan nag spacer tatahimik yan. i dont know what the service is doing it is a standard way to silence your leaf springs. mapapakita ko sana kaso hindi ko alam kung pano mag post nag picture if some can tell me mapapakita ko sayo.

[nismo26]

Thanks! sorry for the late reply... here's a link of dive spost here in davao http://www.davaocityhotel.com/diving...ao-dive-sites/

pm me in case you have any plans of visiting, maraming me strada d2! i hope I can be the 1st to have that strada club sticker here in Davao hehehe

anyway.. meron na ba sa inyong nakapagkabit ng carryboy front nudge guard? any feedbacks?? pang porma lang ba i2 or does it serve as a bullbar(?) in case of collision.... I'm planning to install the CB-721 so feedbacks please

also feedback on carryboy roller-up please.. im planning on installing it this week na sana.. may nakapag comment lang kasi na nababasa parin raw ang loob ng truck bed... how true?

btw... na experience ko na ang 'jackhammer' feeling ng steering!! (papuntang gensan... medyo bumpy kasi ang terrain) has anybody done anything to solve this? squeeking sound in leafspring rin although di naman ganun ka annoying (will have at checked upon 1st 1k) 2-3sec zero visibility habang umuulan... how do I avoid this?? sorry for the questions thanks for all your comments and suggestions!!

hi, maybe i could consider myself complainer here but i always find solutions.


i change my tires and rear shock and it serves me well. no more hopping, no more changing lanes or anything to worry me...

jackhammering steering... hehehehheee,, i think its common maybe of the shock or coil spring...

i would suggest any AT type of tires but not bridgestone pls. Well i guess ms. piggyprincess knows the condition from davao to cotabato coz the road is much worser than what you think or maybe try davao-cdo coz i know you will complain a lot.I'm running around 120-180kph and my new upgrades serves me well....

i hope that I'm right... please try to change your tires and shocks... it's my opinion i have good pleasurable driving after the change.

[G01]

Thank you bro Dadz for your post. I was inclined to believe na yung silencer kits na pinakita sa akin are the ones that are needed to keep the leaf spring from being noisy kasi nakita ko rin yung isang strada doon na walang silencer kits. So meron din pala spacers na dapat inilalagay in between leaf springs. Tinanong ko rin kung meron masamang effect ng pagbuka nila ng "C" bracket and sinagot sa akin ay wala naman daw kasi meron daw center dowel sa leaf springs that keeps the springs aligned. I hope you can post pics of your strada's leaf spring para meron kami reference. You can use photobucket to post pics. Upload mo muna doon then copy and paste the image link sa post mo.

Bro GO1 the silencer kit is standard talaga sa leaf springs, and yung binuka nila na "c" braket is use to keep your leaf's in place hindi dapat yan binuka. to keep your leaf silence the only thing to do is put a pacer between the leaf if you will observe your leaf meron siyang spacer na bilog 1 sa front and 2 sa rear, but look at it the 2 last leaf is walang spacer pag sinigitan yan nag spacer tatahimik yan. i dont know what the service is doing it is a standard way to silence your leaf springs. mapapakita ko sana kaso hindi ko alam kung pano mag post nag picture if some can tell me mapapakita ko sayo.

[av8or5]

its great how everyone is giving their inputs on experiences with our rides. from ride quality, to noisy leafsprings.

It also just shows that even their personnel might not have all the infos they need, nor have the expertise in dealing with some problem on our rides. maybe MMPC should focus on their staff training.

anyhow, i've heard of owners having the silencer kit but still have some squeek from time to time.

now on the tires, I agree, maybe tires installed on the rides are not meant for our rides. so, if you got the dough, upgrade it.

as nismo mentioned, their roads are different then our roads (metro manila), so our experiences in our rides might also differ.

[dadz]

Thank you sa input bro GO1 kung pano mag load nag pictures, but konting pasensiya ha kasi makaka pag post ako nag pictures next week pa kasi me off road trip ako this week softcore nga lang.

[G01]

I hope you’ll indeed be the first one to have the Strada Club sticker in Davao. I am the first in Benguet hehe.

Regarding the Carryboy front nudge guard, it is purely pangporma. Sa slight frontal collisions it actually causes more damage to the ride. Saw several pickups and suvs na nag-suffer ng damages to the headlights and grills because of the nudgeguards.

Sa roller-up naman, I’ve been reading several feedbacks na hindi nga siya waterproof. Months before I bought my strada, I was checking out a 2nd generation Strada with the roller up and the lady-owner told me na walang kuwenta yung roller-up kasi madali daw masira and hindi nga daw waterproof.

With regards to the “jackhammer” feeling sa steering wheel, personally hindi siya uncomfortable sa akin. Wala naman complaint ang wifey ko except yung she has to exert more effort daw in turning the steering wheel kasi medyo mabigat ang feel compared to our other ride.

Tunkol naman sa 2-3 seconds zero visibility, it is only experienced when you run over a large puddle of water at high speed. It is normal naman as it also happens to other rides. The best way to avoid this is to slow down when you see a pool of water on the road ahead. Me naman I intentionally go fast kasi exciting for me specially my kids hehe. I only have to make sure that the road ahead is clear and no car is following me as I have to slow down kasi nga medyo zero and visibility after the water-splash on the windshield. It will also help if you treat your windshield with rain repellant like rain-X.

Thanks! sorry for the late reply... here's a link of dive spost here in davao http://www.davaocityhotel.com/diving...ao-dive-sites/

pm me in case you have any plans of visiting, maraming me strada d2! i hope I can be the 1st to have that strada club sticker here in Davao hehehe

anyway.. meron na ba sa inyong nakapagkabit ng carryboy front nudge guard? any feedbacks?? pang porma lang ba i2 or does it serve as a bullbar(?) in case of collision.... I'm planning to install the CB-721 so feedbacks please

also feedback on carryboy roller-up please.. im planning on installing it this week na sana.. may nakapag comment lang kasi na nababasa parin raw ang loob ng truck bed... how true?

btw... na experience ko na ang 'jackhammer' feeling ng steering!! (papuntang gensan... medyo bumpy kasi ang terrain) has anybody done anything to solve this? squeeking sound in leafspring rin although di naman ganun ka annoying (will have at checked upon 1st 1k) 2-3sec zero visibility habang umuulan... how do I avoid this?? sorry for the questions thanks for all your comments and suggestions!!

[G01]

Happy trailing Bro Dadz. By the way, nakita ko mga pictures ng mga stradas ninyo diyan sa Thailand na lumulusong sa malalim na tubig. Ask ko lang sana kung hindi pumapasok ang tubig sa loob ng cabin. Gusto ko rin sana na dalhin yung strada ko sa malalim na tubig pero ayoko rin naman na mabasa ang loob nito hehe. 10 years ago nag-river crossing ako gamit ko 4x2 nissan pick-up, baha sa loob ng cabin.

Been raining here in Baguio-Benguet everyday. I miss the sunshine. Here are pics taken during the sunny days of June.

Thank you sa input bro GO1 kung pano mag load nag pictures, but konting pasensiya ha kasi makaka pag post ako nag pictures next week pa kasi me off road trip ako this week softcore nga lang.

[dadz]

Hindi naman siya pumapasok as long as umaandar ka me bro kami from malaysia noong tumirik siya sa river then lang nag start pumasok ang tubig but not much search mo sa you tube under barndenfoo of 4x4 triton malaysian talagang makikita mo lakas at tibay nag truck natin. me plan nga na expedition singapore-malaysian-thailand-cambodia and back hehehehehehhehe kaya mag antay lang kami dito to join the expedition next plan is upto vietnam. Remember nga pala na medyo mababa ang ECU natin nasa side lang ay teka baka iba diyan dito it is on the left side wall.

[dadz]

Nice truck bro GO1 very nice

[numbah5]

Update on my Strada:

Kahapon pina 20k PMS yung Strada. Sinabay na rin yung mga repairs except yung sa TPMS (may butas pala yung spare tire). And all I can say is that our casa really did a good job. Nawala yung squeeking sound ng rear shocks at hindi na kumakabig yung manibela sa kanan kapag binitawan. And thank God hindi rin uneven height yung Strada ko. Whew!!

[drey]

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Enjoy!

[hockenheim]

Hi all!

New black GLS Sport owner here since Thursday! Got our truck from Diamond Quezon Ave and got a pretty good deal!

I'm just glad to have found this thread which has been quite helpful for me in my search for mods and upgrades for the Strada.

Just want to ask a couple questions that some of you fellow owners and enthusiasts may be able to help me out with:

1. My unit is installed with the JVC head unit with a USB port on the front. My prob is that I can't get my iPod to be recognized by the stereo when connecting directly via USB. Kept getting a "CHECK" message if I recall correctly.

Has anyone found a way to connect their iPods successfully this way? Or did some of you purchase the optional JVC wired iPod connector which hooks up to the rear CD changer port? If so, can anyone advise as to where I can purchase this wire and its price?

2. Secondly, was backreading a bit on this thread and I notice some of you have installed 20 in. wheels. Looks on great on the Strada and would love to maybe go this route in the near future. I noticed though that those with 20's were also running HT tires. Are there AT tires available locally in the same 285/50/20 sizes? I like the more aggressive pattern of AT tires that's why.

3. And related to the above, I may also look into installing the OME lift kit for an extra 2" to go with the 20's. With this setup, would I be able to go with a 285/55/20 tire? Or what would be a proper size tire to fit the wheels so as to fill the new 2" fender gap better?

4. Lastly, I'm also in need of a good roll top cover at the soonest possible time. Next week if possible. Would anyone know the approximate price of the Carryboy motorized roll top? And if it's available now or on order basis?

Sorry for the lengthy post and thanks in advance to anyone who may have any further input! Would be great to hear from you all!! I look forward to your replies!!

[dadz]

Welcome po sa board marami po makaka tulog sa inyo dito, congrats po sa bago nyong truck hope you enjoy every minute of driving it, for you mods sa lift check our web and try to browse sa board medyo madami pong picture's na makaka tulong sa inyong vision.

www.triton4x4club.com

[G01]

Hindi naman siya pumapasok as long as umaandar ka me bro kami from malaysia noong tumirik siya sa river then lang nag start pumasok ang tubig but not much search mo sa you tube under barndenfoo of 4x4 triton malaysian talagang makikita mo lakas at tibay nag truck natin. me plan nga na expedition singapore-malaysian-thailand-cambodia and back hehehehehehhehe kaya mag antay lang kami dito to join the expedition next plan is upto vietnam. Remember nga pala na medyo mababa ang ECU natin nasa side lang ay teka baka iba diyan dito it is on the left side wall.

I will try going deeper then and avoid stalling. Thanks for reminding me about the ECU. Hopefully matuloy yang plano ninyo na cross-country expedition. Joining the expedition should be very exciting.

Nice truck bro GO1 very nice

Thanks bro. So far roll bar and utility box pa lang ang mods ko. Next mod will be upgrading the tires to Mickey Thompson like those of sir Patriarch. Ipon mode muna hehe.

[ThePatriarch]

congrats sa new strada mo sir hockenheim... and welcome sa tsikot.com forums!

intay lang po natin mga inputs ng gurus dito regarding your questions

Hi all!

New black GLS Sport owner here since Thursday! Got our truck from Diamond Quezon Ave and got a pretty good deal!

I'm just glad to have found this thread which has been quite helpful for me in my search for mods and upgrades for the Strada.

Just want to ask a couple questions that some of you fellow owners and enthusiasts may be able to help me out with:

1. My unit is installed with the JVC head unit with a USB port on the front. My prob is that I can't get my iPod to be recognized by the stereo when connecting directly via USB. Kept getting a "CHECK" message if I recall correctly.

Has anyone found a way to connect their iPods successfully this way? Or did some of you purchase the optional JVC wired iPod connector which hooks up to the rear CD changer port? If so, can anyone advise as to where I can purchase this wire and its price?

2. Secondly, was backreading a bit on this thread and I notice some of you have installed 20 in. wheels. Looks on great on the Strada and would love to maybe go this route in the near future. I noticed though that those with 20's were also running HT tires. Are there AT tires available locally in the same 285/50/20 sizes? I like the more aggressive pattern of AT tires that's why.

3. And related to the above, I may also look into installing the OME lift kit for an extra 2" to go with the 20's. With this setup, would I be able to go with a 285/55/20 tire? Or what would be a proper size tire to fit the wheels so as to fill the new 2" fender gap better?

4. Lastly, I'm also in need of a good roll top cover at the soonest possible time. Next week if possible. Would anyone know the approximate price of the Carryboy motorized roll top? And if it's available now or on order basis?

Sorry for the lengthy post and thanks in advance to anyone who may have any further input! Would be great to hear from you all!! I look forward to your replies!!

[wulf_geo]

i'll change my tires soon if that's the case sir.

hi, maybe i could consider myself complainer here but i always find solutions.


i change my tires and rear shock and it serves me well. no more hopping, no more changing lanes or anything to worry me...

jackhammering steering... hehehehheee,, i think its common maybe of the shock or coil spring...

i would suggest any AT type of tires but not bridgestone pls. Well i guess ms. piggyprincess knows the condition from davao to cotabato coz the road is much worser than what you think or maybe try davao-cdo coz i know you will complain a lot.I'm running around 120-180kph and my new upgrades serves me well....

i hope that I'm right... please try to change your tires and shocks... it's my opinion i have good pleasurable driving after the change.

[sirio1970]

Good day to everyone...

To Hockenheim... Mukhang naligaw sa Japan and taga-Germany, ah?.. Anyway, nice choice of ride Bro.. Nice color too (German Elegance)...

If you're planning to change your stock mags to 20" in the near future. You might want to sell them? Am interested...

Also had a utility box with front lid opening installed yesterday at Carryboy. Got the small unit for 18.5k...

Next on the list are the 17" mags, the front nudge guard, the roll bars... Mukhang walang katapusang upgrades ito, ah?..

Again, enjoy your rides, Bros...

[bluemica]

Happy trailing Bro Dadz. By the way, nakita ko mga pictures ng mga stradas ninyo diyan sa Thailand na lumulusong sa malalim na tubig. Ask ko lang sana kung hindi pumapasok ang tubig sa loob ng cabin. Gusto ko rin sana na dalhin yung strada ko sa malalim na tubig pero ayoko rin naman na mabasa ang loob nito hehe. 10 years ago nag-river crossing ako gamit ko 4x2 nissan pick-up, baha sa loob ng cabin.

Been raining here in Baguio-Benguet everyday. I miss the sunshine. Here are pics taken during the sunny days of June.

COOL!!!

[promdiboy]

guys just curious, pag river crossing na umabot sa kalahati ng gulong, diba nakaka cause ng contamination sa grease ng bearings (front and axle)? and yung breathers ng diffs and tranny di kaya abutin? pag baha kasi dito sa amin, nakita ko more than half ng gulong hintay muna ako bumaba. kundi gastos nanaman pa repack.