New Mitsubishi Strada [ARCHIVED]

[wulf_geo]

Hello Strada Guys!!!

...sa rough road naman, should I suppose to feel vibrations sa steering wheel? patag yung daan at walang lubak lubak... di lang sementado... steering column na ba problem? 13+++ kms na odo reading...


yung case ni sir mike18.... diko ito napapansin samin kung meron o wala...

hay daming kailaingang basahin!!! di pa ako nagpapalit ng uniform eto na agad inatupag ko...

sir mikko.. i have the same uninspiring, dismal and annoying problem! too much/excessive vibration sa steering wheel not only in rough roads (worst) but even on insignifant road imperfections (cement or asphalt). very uncomfortable ride . i have to do all the effort to hold the truck in place. i also observed shimmy and wander when hitting even small bumps. There's is serious safety issue here. i still am waiting feedback from the dealer after we roadtested my unit.

i will leave my disgust over the vehicle for myself first until the dealer and mitsu has anything to say first.

[ooba99]

To the BOSBs interested in getting the skid plates, kindly sign-up ahd indicate what you would want to get. The prices are as follows: front plate (oil sump) Php8.8th, mid plate (tranny) Php 4th, rear plate (propeller shaft & axle housing) Php 8.8th. I would talk to the owner of DZ once I get the list, cut-off would be April 25 / 10 pm (Friday). - bobcas

1. bobcas - 1 set
2. Boz - front plate only (pa-pogi lang)
3. ooba99 - mid and rear plate lang. Balak ko kasi magpapakabit ng nudge guard with front skid plates, eh.
4.
5.

Sir bobcas, kasama na ba installation? Thanks.

[eslonblue]

To the BOSBs interested in getting the skid plates, kindly sign-up ahd indicate what you would want to get. The prices are as follows: front plate (oil sump) Php8.8th, mid plate (tranny) Php 4th, rear plate (propeller shaft & axle housing) Php 8.8th. I would talk to the owner of DZ once I get the list, cut-off would be April 25 / 10 pm (Friday). - bobcas

1. bobcas - 1 set
2. Boz - front plate only (pa-pogi lang)
3. ooba99 - mid and rear plate lang. Balak ko kasi magpapakabit ng nudge guard with front skid plates, eh.
4.
5.

Sir bobcas, kelangan paba mag drill pag iinstall yung mga skid plates?
pati meron bang ganito porma??and how much??
http://www.autoexim.com/images/mitsu...ery4/index.htm

ill confirm bago mag friday, pag dumating yung collection hehe

thanks..

[crazed_balisong]

guys totoo ba un about the steering un konting lubak lang parang kuryente and hnd stable un ride?? kc if thats the case im havin second thoughts of buying a strada

[ooba99]

guys totoo ba un about the steering un konting lubak lang parang kuryente and hnd stable un ride?? kc if thats the case im havin second thoughts of buying a strada

Hi sir crazed_balisong. I suggest that you test drive a unit first before you buy, not only the strada, but other trucks as well. Confirm what you hear or what others say and you be the judge.

For me the description "parang kuryente" is an exaggeration.

As far as the ride of the strada not stable, I am not a fast driver, medyo magaan ang kanang paa ko and I respect the road, so I have not encountered any instablity yet.

[ooba99]

sir mikko.. i have the same uninspiring, dismal and annoying problem! too much/excessive vibration sa steering wheel not only in rough roads (worst) but even on insignifant road imperfections (cement or asphalt). very uncomfortable ride . i have to do all the effort to hold the truck in place. i also observed shimmy and wander when hitting even small bumps. There's is serious safety issue here. i still am waiting feedback from the dealer after we roadtested my unit.

i will leave my disgust over the vehicle for myself first until the dealer and mitsu has anything to say first.

Sir wulf_geo, I think you don't have to wait for what the dealer and mitsu will say on your concerns. You may already find your answers here....please read this review: http://www.caradvice.com.au/9798/200...triton-review/

Your concerns, I think, are among the pitfalls or limitations of the new strada. Those are areas that mitsubishi may want to improve on. But just the same, for me, the strada has other good and excellent points that meet my needs.

By the way, I do mostly city driving and had not encountered the instability that you have mentioned in your past posts. I think I'll have to be careful then when I get to drive it under those situations you mentioned.

[bobcas]

To the BOSBs interested in getting the skid plates, kindly sign-up ahd indicate what you would want to get. The prices are as follows: front plate (oil sump) Php8.8th, mid plate (tranny) Php 4th, rear plate (propeller shaft & axle housing) Php 8.8th. I would talk to the owner of DZ once I get the list, cut-off would be April 25 / 10 pm (Friday). - bobcas

1. bobcas - 1 set
2. Boz - front plate only (pa-pogi lang)
3. ooba99 - mid and rear plate lang. Balak ko kasi magpapakabit ng nudge guard with front skid plates, eh.
4.
5.

Sir bobcas, kelangan paba mag drill pag iinstall yung mga skid plates?
pati meron bang ganito porma??and how much??
http://www.autoexim.com/images/mitsu...ery4/index.htm

ill confirm bago mag friday, pag dumating yung collection hehe

thanks..

Sir ooba99 & eslonblue, as for your inquiries re: installation issues will talk with them today. sir eslon just to verify is the skid plates that you are interested in the one without the vents for the oil sump?

[ARB]

sir the part in the picture is not the U-bolt, as don't said, it just keeps the leafs aligned, and it stop over extending the leaf pack during articulation. If you notice some jeeps nga use stripped rubber to hold them together. As for squeaking sounds, it is normal for the leaf packs to make a sound because as seen they have metal to metal contact with each other. Check if the inter leaf liner is lubricated, these are the round plastic found in each end of the leaf. Also check if the bushings are too tight. The clamps also sometimes rub in the sides against the leafs, I have not noticed if the clamps on the strada have plastic inserts. It is best to use graphite grease to lubricate inter leaf liner, bushings.

The U-bolts mentioned in the article are the U shaped bolts that hold the axle to the leaf spring.

about the stradas' being unstable, it might be due to the soft suspension settings. the suspension cannot cope up with the rough or uneven roads sometimes, hence making it change lanes. this is common to pick-ups because of the rear being light. but is most common in the strada. a suspension upgrade will help lessen this problem. sometimes it also helps to put a 50-80 kilo sand bag to minimize rear wheel hop.

[wulf_geo]

Sir wulf_geo, I think you don't have to wait for what the dealer and mitsu will say on your concerns. You may already find your answers here....please read this review: http://www.caradvice.com.au/9798/200...triton-review/

Your concerns, I think, are among the pitfalls or limitations of the new strada. Those are areas that mitsubishi may want to improve on. But just the same, for me, the strada has other good and excellent points that meet my needs.

By the way, I do mostly city driving and had not encountered the instability that you have mentioned in your past posts. I think I'll have to be careful then when I get to drive it under those situations you mentioned.

thank you sir ooba99. I really appreciate you looking on my concern. but actually, wat i need from mitsu is a solution, a remedy. there's just too much vibration on rough rouds and road wander on asphalt.. (referring to my unit only) thanks again.

[wulf_geo]

guys totoo ba un about the steering un konting lubak lang parang kuryente and hnd stable un ride?? kc if thats the case im havin second thoughts of buying a strada

Test drive one and find out yourself. You'll be surprised!!!