New Mitsubishi Strada [ARCHIVED]

[ThePatriarch]

sir moxxxs, i also use mobil1, nearing 20k km pms na ko, what kind of mobil1 po ginamit nyo? i have to take extra care sa unit ko para di na sumpungi ulit.

sir mike18, sama ka sa baguio fun run? para madrive mo din mga strada namin to compare kung ayos na nga yang sa iyo...

[silverend]

thanks sir the patriarch! i'l bear that in mind

[silverend]

thanks sir! ok din pala kung pede till 265/70 R16 atleast mas malapad and malaki gulong sayang kasi yung stock mags e kaya parang goma nalang balak ko palitan thanks again sir!

vladrosssantos, if i may suggest bro, trade in mo na lang yang stock rims mo to a new different one since you are upgrading your tires. doesn't have to be expensive as long as solid and light weight. makakapili ka pa ng style, gugwapo pa ng husto strada mo.

[Skippy]

Dudes,

I just received delivery of one kick ass black 3.2 gls sport. Hehe

Initial impressions:

1) Trying to get used to the steering. It's a point and shoot affair on my Mazda 3. Very precise. I guess it's unfair to compare it to that car as the steering is weighted.

2) Pedals are a bit soft both for the brake and the throttle. Of course, I'm coming from a sedan driving point of view.

3) The interior is quite austere. Which is how the way I like it. It is a pickup after all. The headunit isn't that friendly and I need to figure that one out.

4) The alarm doesn't come with a manual. I have to figure that one out as well. I just had the sales guy put it on "silent" for now.

The only purchase that I need to do is the sportlid. Casa is offering it at 60K (carryboy hydraulic). Have you folks had experience with them installing the lid?

Really appreciate all your help. A big thanks to Dadz, Patriarch, et al

[mike18]

sir mike18, sama ka sa baguio fun run? para madrive mo din mga strada namin to compare kung ayos na nga yang sa iyo...

sige sir kailan ba yan? kukunin ulit nila to bukas e para na lang dun sa suspension...pero i think 1 day lang yun.

[eerb525]

Hello all. I own a 2008 outlander and planning to buy a truck. i'm choosing between ranger (wildtrak 4x2 m/t) or strada (glx or gls m/t).

ranger because of their offering of limited edition kit that comes with it [roof rail, back-up sensor, etc..] and mostly because it's 'built tough' and already comes with abs w/ ebd (safety is no.1 for me). also, ive heard mas fuel efficient daw ito(?).

strada because of its new style, sedan-like ride, spacious cabin with better crash safety (wala nga lang abs w/ ebd), etc..

strada glx = cheaper with little less features.

compared to ranger wildtrak, konti na lang idadagdag ko sa budget, i can already get the strada gls 4x4. Although i dont need the 4x4, it's a big plus. who knows baka kailanganin ko in the furure. My only hesitation on strada is the issues of leaf spring squeaking problem and the ride height problem as what i have been reading in this thread. having said this, leaning more towards strada pa rin ako lalo na very satisfied ako with our outie.

Anywayz, i am just sharing hoping to hear some encouragements from BOSB cousins ty!

[silverend]

Hello all. I own a 2008 outlander and planning to buy a truck. i'm choosing between ranger (wildtrak 4x2 m/t) or strada (glx or gls m/t).

ranger because of their offering of limited edition kit that comes with it [roof rail, back-up sensor, etc..] and mostly because it's 'built tough' and already comes with abs w/ ebd (safety is no.1 for me). also, ive heard mas fuel efficient daw ito(?).

strada because of its new style, sedan-like ride, spacious cabin with better crash safety (wala nga lang abs w/ ebd), etc..

strada glx = cheaper with little less features.

compared to ranger wildtrak, konti na lang idadagdag ko sa budget, i can already get the strada gls 4x4. Although i dont need the 4x4, it's a big plus. who knows baka kailanganin ko in the furure. My only hesitation on strada is the issues of leaf spring squeaking problem and the ride height problem as what i have been reading in this thread. having said this, leaning more towards strada pa rin ako lalo na very satisfied ako with our outie.

Anywayz, i am just sharing hoping to hear some encouragements from BOSB cousins ty!

sir saying ranger is 'built tough', it think that is understatement, in fact here in the UK di siya kasali sa big four, guess what's the no.1 is...of course L200. next is hi lux then navarra, and lastly dmax/rodeo. you can hardly see this here on the road.

[dadz]

Hello all. I own a 2008 outlander and planning to buy a truck. i'm choosing between ranger (wildtrak 4x2 m/t) or strada (glx or gls m/t).

Anywayz, i am just sharing hoping to hear some encouragements from BOSB cousins ty!

As bro silverend said kahit dito wala din sa list ang ranger sorry po kung me masaktan, dito mostly gawa ang asian pick up, i can say strada is one of the best i use it tough on road and off road if you like check out one of our clubs pic in this web just select the pictures below.

www.triton4x4club.com

nasa baba po niyan ang mag off road trips namin with stock and modified trucks.

[vladrosssantos]

vladrosssantos, if i may suggest bro, trade in mo na lang yang stock rims mo to a new different one since you are upgrading your tires. doesn't have to be expensive as long as solid and light weight. makakapili ka pa ng style, gugwapo pa ng husto strada mo.

oo nga bro isip ko din yun...budget ko 50k para sa tires and mags(included na pag trade in ko stock mags and tires ko)..can u suggest b kung ano ok na pasok sa budget ko? thanks!

[ThePatriarch]

sige sir kailan ba yan? kukunin ulit nila to bukas e para na lang dun sa suspension...pero i think 1 day lang yun.

Strada Club Baguio Funrun/4x4 Basic Intro will be on November 28-December 1 (long weekend yun and declared holiday na ang Dec 1). Strada owners (any generation) are welcome to join us and be part of the ever growing club. For more info, you can check this thread:

http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53160

Wala muna mini EB tonight since may major affair ang club next week...

[13thprophet]

For 20-inch chrome rims, how much tire pressure should I maintain?

[silverend]

oo nga bro isip ko din yun...budget ko 50k para sa tires and mags(included na pag trade in ko stock mags and tires ko)..can u suggest b kung ano ok na pasok sa budget ko? thanks!

bro with 50k budget you can have a good looking 16 inch brand new alloys and tires, i suggest get the brigdestone dueler AT, so far it is the best looking 4x4 tires i've ever seen, the one that is made in japan.

[Skippy]

hi guys, when's the next metro manila eb?

really impressed with the strada. i'm still in the process of acclimatizing myself to the dimensions but this truck is so good that i forget that i have a tail!

mall parking isn't that much of a problem. the big side mirrors help and the lack of a real rear bumper aids in approximating the distance from the back when you're looking at the edge of the bed as guide.

plus side really is that i drive more carefully because steering, while very convenient, is not a point and shoot affair. i drive fast with cars but i take a different approach to driving a pickup as they're not built to really weave in and out of traffic (although you can).

if you're a long time sedan owner and thinking of shifting to a pickup... strada will make the transition really easy and comfortable.

pasensya na guys for my first grader type of exuberance. first time eh

[ianmitsulancer]

Hello all. I own a 2008 outlander and planning to buy a truck. i'm choosing between ranger (wildtrak 4x2 m/t) or strada (glx or gls m/t).

ranger because of their offering of limited edition kit that comes with it [roof rail, back-up sensor, etc..] and mostly because it's 'built tough' and already comes with abs w/ ebd (safety is no.1 for me). also, ive heard mas fuel efficient daw ito(?).

strada because of its new style, sedan-like ride, spacious cabin with better crash safety (wala nga lang abs w/ ebd), etc..

strada glx = cheaper with little less features.

compared to ranger wildtrak, konti na lang idadagdag ko sa budget, i can already get the strada gls 4x4. Although i dont need the 4x4, it's a big plus. who knows baka kailanganin ko in the furure. My only hesitation on strada is the issues of leaf spring squeaking problem and the ride height problem as what i have been reading in this thread. having said this, leaning more towards strada pa rin ako lalo na very satisfied ako with our outie.

Anywayz, i am just sharing hoping to hear some encouragements from BOSB cousins ty!

hello sir eerb525 - sorry this came in late... i think u are the 2nd B.O.O.B. i know who is keeping an eye on the strada...hehehehe

We are aware that the strada may not have the ABS+EBD plus the glitzzy features of the Ranger, but this can be compensated with the following:
1. The front disc brakes is considered to be big for its size. the brakes, can give linear stopping power and it may be similar to one that has ABS+EBD - according to my friend from MMPC.
2. The squeaking leaf spring problem is present not only in the Strada but also in another leading pickup. But the bottomline is, despite this issue, this can always be a warranty claim and that includes the uneven height. Im pretty sure other pickups have thier own issues, its just that i dont have a lot of time to search for them... hehehe
3. With all its indifference that i have seen, including a slightly smaller pickup bed, The Strada makes up for this by improving the passenger cabin- this is something that the Ranger has to work on. The Wildtrak model may look good but for you and your passengers to feel good in its not-so-roomy cabin may make you frown.

if i may suggest, go for the GLS. im VERY sure the 4x4 will come in handy in the future- you can swiftly go to 4H on a rainy day for added traction- especially on high-speed driving. and enjoy class leading features- like the RV meter, Rear power window, upscale looks to name a few...

Looking forward to whatever decision you will make. Thanks and Drive Inspired.

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*mike18, i sent u a text message regarding the fun run invite. do join us po... thanks.

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*skippy- i'm all smiles for you- and even more when u can join us on the Baguio Fun Run! 'hope to see you bro!

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*13thprophet- feel free to PM cebu-based fellow BOSB tancho_kuhaku. you have the "ivory" to match his "ebony"... hehehehe... is your truck Manual or Automatic Transmission?

[ThePatriarch]

hi guys, when's the next metro manila eb?

really impressed with the strada. i'm still in the process of acclimatizing myself to the dimensions but this truck is so good that i forget that i have a tail!

mall parking isn't that much of a problem. the big side mirrors help and the lack of a real rear bumper aids in approximating the distance from the back when you're looking at the edge of the bed as guide.

plus side really is that i drive more carefully because steering, while very convenient, is not a point and shoot affair. i drive fast with cars but i take a different approach to driving a pickup as they're not built to really weave in and out of traffic (although you can).

if you're a long time sedan owner and thinking of shifting to a pickup... strada will make the transition really easy and comfortable.

pasensya na guys for my first grader type of exuberance. first time eh

ganyan din na-feel ko when i first drove my strada almost a year ago

you can join the baguio fun run next friday sir... if your schedule wont permit you, maybe you can just drop by before 10 pm sa Metrowalk at Ortigas Center to meet the members and join the club

[dadz]

Bro ianmitsulancer strada 3.2 also have abs-ebd, for safety it have 2 airbag, a side impact beam for side impact and a bigger chassi tama ba ako bro hehehehehehe, have ypou got the brochure yan lang na padala ko kasi yan lang ang meron dito and medyo kapos yung nakuha ko dagdagan ko na lang papadala ko bro av8or5.

[ianmitsulancer]

Bro ianmitsulancer strada 3.2 also have abs-ebd, for safety it have 2 airbag, a side impact beam for side impact and a bigger chassi tama ba ako bro hehehehehehe, have ypou got the brochure yan lang na padala ko kasi yan lang ang meron dito and medyo kapos yung nakuha ko dagdagan ko na lang papadala ko bro av8or5.

*dadz, thanks very much po... i met with sir G01 last night during our EB with another fellow BOSB- Boz. Thank you very much for the brocures- now that i have a clearer picture of the MegaCab variant... hehehe looking forward to the others from bro av8or5.

Yes sir, you are correct! the 3.2 GLS Sport 4x4 M/T and A/T has the ABS+EBD package. what i was refering to sir eerb525 was the current 2.5 GLS 4x4.

the 2.5 GLS 4x4 used to be the top-of-the-line dito with ABS+EBD and A/T option since its launch in September 2006. On August 2007, a line-up restructuring happened- that was the time when they downgraded the 2.5 GLS by removing the ABS+EBD and deleted the A/T option and slotted it as a standard item for the 3.2 GLS Sport that was newly launched at that time. i can chat with u soon for a clearer explanation since u have our brochures na po... hehehehe.... thanks

MMPC silently launched a "Custom Edition" for the 3.2 GLS Sport M/T and A/T... i still have to see a memo or brochure of what are the add-ons... if anyone knows about it, please share po... thanks

[13thprophet]

ianmitsulancer: Mine is a GLS Sport 3.2L 4x4 A/T.

How much tire pressure should I maintain for 20-inch rims?

[wulf_geo]

hello bro, still the same problem? sorry to hear that
so far, my TRITON is doing great
since i upgrade my tire, front and rear shock
the ride is smooth...
Im planing to put some weight on my TRITON...
Try some upgrading...


I just get rid of unusual problems of myTRITON
so far I'm a happy owner now...


one thing, since i've tried MOBIL1 fully synthetic outside casa
damn, my TRITON wants to fly

Thanks bro. I'm in the process of upgrading my tires to 265/70 AT and rear shocks to RS 5113 as you've suggested. I know you can relate to my concerns having plied the roads i usually travel. It's kinda hard to find a 17 inch tire though.

Mobil1 fully synthetic is designed for petrol engines, can it be used for diesel engines also?

to BOSB, can we install a steering damper to our ride?

many thanks.

[Skippy]

Hi Patriarch, thanks! Nov28 before 10pm, right? I'm free that day. I guess you guys will be at the back parking lot?