New Mitsubishi Strada [ARCHIVED]

**tancho_kuhaku** · September 7th, 2008 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by ianmitsulancer

*tancho_kuhaku,

here are the traction control systems for the Mitsu cars you mentioned:

Pajero 3.2 D-iD and 3.8 V6 (2007-present BK and 2003-2006 CK series) M-ASTC Mitsubishi Active Stability Traction Control System
Mitsubishi Active Stability and Traction Control is a state-of-the-art safety system. It regulates braking force to each wheel during cornering to ensure excellent stability. The system also maintains optimum traction in all conditions, on and off-road. M-ASTC prevents tyre spin on slippery surfaces and minimises the risk of drift caused by over-accelerating in corners.
source: http://www.mitsubishi-cars.co.uk/features/mastc.asp
http://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/corporate/about_us/technology/safety/e/astc.html

All New Montero Sport 3.2 GLS SE and 2007 - present Strada 3.2 GLS Sport M/T and A/T - Hybrid Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
click here to know more about it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limited_Slip_Differential
IMO, the Hybrid LSD may like the usual LSD found in other cars also. But it could be as capable as the Forutner's Torsen LSD:
http://ccrma.stanford.edu/~peer/roadster-TorsenLSD.html

Drive*earth Inspired... #989

thanks for the info po sir.

**Shizen** · September 7th, 2008 07:33 PM

Ey people!

Sorry for being so inactive, but I have been busy with a few things, plus driving my new baby has been a 99% good experience.

I took a couple of trips through the rough roads (if you can call them that) of some of the interior roads of my home municipality, and I love the 4WD performance. Sarap dumaan over rough terrain, I think I'm addicted!

The only trouble/weirdness I have had so far is the Tire Pressure Monitoring System reporting strange errors now and then (3 times in the past 2 months), despite the fact that the tire pressure is fine in all wheels, including the reserve.

Still waiting for my two XXX shirts (Big man I am!

) and Strada Club sticker, sana dumating na!

**ianmitsulancer** · September 7th, 2008 10:35 PM

Originally Posted by Shizen

Ey people!

Sorry for being so inactive, but I have been busy with a few things, plus driving my new baby has been a 99% good experience.

I took a couple of trips through the rough roads (if you can call them that) of some of the interior roads of my home municipality, and I love the 4WD performance. Sarap dumaan over rough terrain, I think I'm addicted!

The only trouble/weirdness I have had so far is the Tire Pressure Monitoring System reporting strange errors now and then (3 times in the past 2 months), despite the fact that the tire pressure is fine in all wheels, including the reserve.

Still waiting for my two XXX shirts (Big man I am!

) and Strada Club sticker, sana dumating na!

hello sir shizen!

glad to know you are enjoying your strada... im sure pati baby mo is enjoying it also (congrats pala!)...

as far as the tpms is concerned, may i know if u had it checked sa casa? did the errors come during your drive on the highway or during your off-road explorations po?

your club shirt and stickers? lets wait for what the officers can advise you...

thanks and best regards bro...

Drive*earth Inspired... #[SIZE=3]993[/SIZE]

**G01** · September 8th, 2008 12:11 AM

Originally Posted by Shizen

Ey people!

Sorry for being so inactive, but I have been busy with a few things, plus driving my new baby has been a 99% good experience.

I took a couple of trips through the rough roads (if you can call them that) of some of the interior roads of my home municipality, and I love the 4WD performance. Sarap dumaan over rough terrain, I think I'm addicted!

The only trouble/weirdness I have had so far is the Tire Pressure Monitoring System reporting strange errors now and then (3 times in the past 2 months), despite the fact that the tire pressure is fine in all wheels, including the reserve.

Still waiting for my two XXX shirts (Big man I am! ) and Strada Club sticker, sana dumating na!

Welcome back, sir Shizen. Driving my Strada has been a very good experience as well. Went offroading with my wife and my two kids again after lunch today. Was worried that the stock H/T tires will make it difficult traversing muddy trails but my Strada handled the muddy terrain very well. Then came a very steep portion of the trail wherein the stock H/T tires made it really difficult climbing up. After three tries my tires finally found traction and was able to complete the ascent.

Onroad:

Offroad:

**G01** · September 8th, 2008 12:18 AM

More pics:

**DonT** · September 8th, 2008 12:50 AM

Love the pics! Especially with the mags all covered with red mud.

. At least with some driving tricks..the H/T stock tires can do it.

**G01** · September 8th, 2008 09:19 AM

Originally Posted by DonT

Love the pics! Especially with the mags all covered with red mud.

. At least with some driving tricks..the H/T stock tires can do it.

Highway Terrain tires can do mud indeed hehe.

I have to replace the stock tires to at least All Terrains to be able to drive over slippery steep inclines. My stock H/T tires just kept on spinning on all 4 wheels during an ascent on a slippery incline. Here is a video taken by my wife yesterday:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58KfFYA52HA"]YouTube - Strada Offroad Experience[/ame]