Well this was posted over on EvoM

it turns out that lowering springs for the 02-06 Lancer OZ & Ralliart are a direct fit for the 2008.

So there are a lot more options for you guys now. And of course you can use Tein S-Techs, which are regarded as the best lowering springs available.

S-Techs: http://stores.speedcorps.com/Detail.bok?no=220
H-Techs: http://stores.speedcorps.com/Detail.bok?no=221
Eibach: http://stores.speedcorps.com/Detail.bok?no=193

and of course you can use progress, or whatever else is available for the OZ.

It isn't confirmed yet if coilovers fit. most people are assuming they won't

I was trying to bypass the nav system on my 08 lancer GTS and there is a connecer with 7 wires. I was trying to remove the speed sensor wire and i found myself messing up and all seven wires came out and now i am lost. please can someone send me a pic of the wiring harness or tell me which wire goes where...Please Thank you I will also post a new entry showing everyone how to bypass the dvd auto shut off but i need to put it back together first.

so yeah as title says i have a few questions
here i go:


1) are there any projector housings available for the 08 lancer as i would want to upgrade to HID's sometime

2)hows the manual transmission? (comfort of driving, like is it awkward or very uncomfortable with the shifting in terms of reach and positioning, also hows the friction point, and if the cluth is stiff and stuff (relatively, i would cosider STi clutch to be VERY stiff and protege5 clutch to be very not stiff)

3)heavy steering? (again, relatively speaking, i cosider civic steering to be very light and benz to be heavy)

4)hows the overal comfort of the car (in terms of road noise, seat comfort...etc)

5)hows the performance? (sluggish accel? weak brakes? responsiveness of the steering? floaty at high speeds?)

5)overall space? ( does it seem very tight? or lots of leg room in back/front seats? im around 5'10" not very wide)

6)ease of view? (is it easy to check blind spots, or backing up or seeing thru windshield, i find the new civic windshield a bit too steep of an angle, and its kind of obstructing view)



i think i'll have more questions but yeah thanks guys

oh
7) does the a/c blow ice cold?

8) if i get navi, hows the load times, are there any restrictions to when i can play with it? (like only when below a certain speed?)

9) stock stereo's quality any good?

10) if i were to change out the navi/audio system do i need to do anything or is it a simple take out and swap? (like standard sized audio decks?)



3rd edit:
hmmmmmmm i see on the japanese website that the galant fortis (JDM lancer) comes with projector housing.....interesting... anyone know if thats obtainable somehow?

Hey guys I just picked up my lancer on tuesday! I love it and cant wait for some FI for this baby! Any jerseys onwers?

So this morning I get into my car and I noticed that my left side speakers are not working right..I messed with the fader and balance and its on but at a very low volume..The right side is working like normal along with the sub..I am going to bring back to the dealer but has any one else experienced this problem yet..I have the navigation and the rockford set up..

Its official!!! All are invited, this means all lancers, east coast, dirrty south, pac north basically all!!! No honduhs :

It will be just a simple meet, to know the guys and gals with 08 lancers and older. Tech talk and stuff like that. I look forward to meeting you all!!

September 29, 2007

3pm

SONIC Drive-In
1632 LEMON STREET
ANAHEIM, CA 92801
(714) 992-4500

Hey guys,

does anybody know if the Lancer is running a MAF or AIS air flow sensor?

i assuming MAF, but id like to know for sure.

i know there basically the same, if not exactly, im just curious if anyone knows.

thanks!

first of all, welcome me and hi to all, im new and will be new driver on september for my birthday, with the best present of all, u can imagine: Black Lancer 2008 GT, 5 speed, 18'' rims and all.

i took out the HID ballats and bulbs from my actual car u can see on my signature, but i wonder.. what kind of bulbs lancer 2008 comes with? is it H7? please say yes, cuz otherwise i gotta buy other bulb size and sell the ones i got.. =\

other thing, which online site i can get stuff for the 2008 from? is it safe to put aftermarket stuff when the car is new? cuz that breaks warranty i think

and if i got a dvd radio, and want to change the original, can i do it alone? i mean, is it possible to get it out, and put in a radio, without leaving a hole in the dashboard?

and i had more questions, but ill save them for later.

thanks =)

Hello guys,

I was wondering. In the morning, before the first drive of the day, do you warm up your engine before rolling? if so, how much time?

Hi all how´s it going.
i just bought a lancer Es 08 and i want to install a new sound system. what do you recomend me ?
the fact is that i don´t want to remove a lot of interior parts ´cos u know that sometimes things get cracked and loose and they start to sound like an old car.
i know that at least i have to remove the door panels and maybe the stirrups for the amp and woofer wiring.

what kind of system should i install does anybody has tips for removing the door panels and the tweeters area?.

regards

Does anyone know if there is an update CD for our navigation..Thanks

a GTS w/ CVT for? I don't need any other options.. the online price says 19, 215 (after destination and handling). Do you think I could get it out of the door for 18500? Would it be cheaper to order one or buy one off the dealer? I probaly will pay in cash and I will bring some older, more experienced people with me for the negotiation part. That's due to the fact that I'm seventeen and look really young so dealers probaly wouldn't take me seriously. Also, I know that every dealer and area varies in price, but this is just a general question that is looking for your opinion. Thanks.

http://www.mitsubishi-forums.com/index.php...1&st=0&p=113105

John P.
Rally Innovations

In an effort to make this a more interesting forum I have another presentation. Instead of getting gauges for everything and potentially spending over a thousand dollars, I've found two options that are less than $400. I really want one of these because our analog Water Temperature gauge is pissing me off. Plus there's other stuff that I would like to monitor. Both just use the OBDII data port and both display basically the same stuff. The Blitz is in color though.

www.dashhawk.com


You might have to Google translate the Japanese page for Blitz.co.jp it's the Blitz I-Color R-VIT
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=e...color%26hl%3Den

OK HI!

i jus got the new lancer gts... i was gonna get hid but saw some side effects to the headlights in other topics.. but im unsure about it.. so i was jus deciding to replace with white bulbs.. but the lights will get dimmer right? so dunno please giv suggestions

I come from a mazda website and everything is pretty well addresed.

For example

buy and sell topics
wtb parts etc
group buys
non related topics like events that happened during your day

and definetly more activity what is it only a few people own lancers?

Hello everyone I have a white gts I want to get OZ ultragleggera rims What color silver or black?

Hi guys,

I have the 9speaker sound system by Rockford Fosgate with my Lancer (sound package)..I am noticing that the reception of FM/AM stations is simply horrible compared to my old car radio..why is that? anyone else havin the same problem or is it something from my side?

please, waiting on ur feedback

ok i have a graphite grey GTS and i was trying to think what color rims would look best what do you guys think?! Im thinking black or chrome but not sure yet let me know ur input!

whats going on everyone?
I am new to forum here and i have a couple of questions.

I bought my wife a 2008 Lancer DE on saturday and i am very happy with my purchase. i also took a look at the 2008 Lancer GTS, as a matter of fact i almost walked out with two new cars, but i had to wait a little until i get more info on the GTS.

For those of you who already own an 08 GTS, how does the car perform or run against other 4 cyl cars like the civic/si, matrix and other cars like that?
The reason i ask, is because right now i am driving an 05 Altima S 2.5 and runs well, but is not as sporty as the GTS and i am also coming up to my 60k miles and i have an itch to trade it. Furthermore, the main reason i did not pick up the GTS for me on saturday is because i wanted to find out what i was getting into before purchasing the car and i did not want to get it on the street and get beat by a civic or a toyota... if i am going to spend some money, i want to get something that i would be proud of.. ya guys know what i am saying. All my sports cars have been muscle cars, I just sold my 1990 mustang GT with 370HP to the rear wheels, so i am used to some power, but got tired of the mustangs, its time for a change.

With all that said, i looking for some of your honest opinions as to how the GTS will perform against other cars.

Thanks in advanced for the info.

Peligroso.

Does anyone know how, or has anyone even tried, to integrate a rear view camera into the Navi system? I know there is an AUX input, and I am wondering how difficult it would be to split that so that I can wire in a rear view camera. Ideally, I would want the camera to kick on when the car is in reverse, and still be able to use the AUX input on the car (which is why I would need to split that input). I think this would work fine (although I doubt I can get the LCD to automatically switch to the rear view camera when I put the vehicle in reverse), but wanted to get some opinions on it.

any one know of any projection lights for the gts or HID or am i gonna have to buy crappy halogen bulbs.

Hi,

I bought a new 2008 Lancer GTS 2 weeks ago. My instrument cluster lights (the speedometer and odometer lights) are always on even then my lights are turned off. Whenever I turn the ignition on, they come on. I was just wondering if they should be on all the time like this, or my car has a malfunction and they should only turn on when the light switch is on? Other lights like audio system lights, climate control lights, etc. come on only when I turn on the lights.

Thank you..

Hey so this is probably a long shot but does anyone living in one of the states that require partial zero emissions vehicles know if you can still buy a new car outside of the state? I read the entire law and it seems as though I can't register the vehicle unless it is fitted with an emissions control system which all new vehicles in Mass supposedly are (as are NY and Cali among others). It doesn't say whether or not the option to buy out of state is still a valid option though. I don't know if the vehicle, unless it comes pre-equipped with one at the dealer, can be fitted with an emissions control system after you purchase it. Anyone have any ideas? I only ask because the nearest Mitsu dealership sucks and the next closest is in New Hampshire which does not require PZEV but their inventory is much greater.

So has anyone gone racing with their Lancer yet? I took a trip down to South Eastern Arizona and competed in an autocross. My ES was stock down to the tire pressure except for shaved emblems. I know Solo II style racing is a lot about the driver but the car seemed to keep up very well with the cars that I considered to be in my class. I have also done a lapping session at Firebird International Raceway in Phoenix. I love the car but I'm definately going to have to do the brakes, springs and rear swaybar. I disconnected the ABS control module for my second lapping session and the car came alive. It was soo much easier to trail brake into a turn and get the car rotating a little towards the apex. BEFORE ANYONE TRIES THIS PLEASE DO IT IN A SAFE AREA. The electronic controls on the car might make you think you're better than you really are, be carefull when they're off. I'm curious to know what people are doing in the quarter mile with the manual as I refuse to pay for drag racing.

Well my friends, this is my first post on the forum. I´m a newbie BIG TIME with Mitsubishi, my Lancer 2008 is my first experience with this brand.

I have not received my car yet (it´s within the dealers house yet), I´m thinking on upgrading the lighting, both headlights (HID on low beams and better halogen bulbs for the high beams) and stop lights (LEDs), but since I don´t have my car yet, I trully don´t know what "type" of bulbs does the car uses.

The only guess I have is for the stop lights, I guess they´re 1157 but have NO idea on low beams, high beams and city lights.

Can someone give me a hand on letting me know the bulb types for:

- Low beam
- High beam
- City light
- Stop lights
- Turn signal lights

This is because I wante to purchase the bulbs and HID system before I get my car from the dealer, so I can work on the installation the first day I get it!

I feel like a child waiting for his Christmas presents to be open! Thanks for your help and comments!! Cheers!

Hello again,
Does anyone know if the steering wheel controls only apply to cars that have the navigation system package? Cause I think I want to buy a Lancer without the Navigational package and was hoping if the controls would still be there.

Oh, by the way, I'm planning on buying the GTS model. And does the bluetooth in the GTS model packaged in the navigation package too?

Thanks guys, you guys rock.

~Out,
Panda

Hello,
I was wondering if the FAST key system is packaged with the Navigation system? Cause I'm thinking when I get my Lancer, I don't want the Navigation & the sound package, but I want the FAST key in a manual.

Do they make something like that?

Thanks.

Hey, I'm considering buying an 08 Lancer in the next couple of months. I'm interested in getting an in-dash GPS/CD/MP3 player, but here in Canada there is no stock navi option package from Mitsubishi.

I was just wondering what my options are. Does the 08 Lancer have a double-sized DIN that is compatible with most after market in-dash GPS systems? Or will it require customizing the dash face? Would it be possible to get a new face plate (?) from Mitsubishi in the US?

hey guys.. i think there are similar topics like this before...

but my problem is that my gts doesnt come with aux.. so i can't listen to mp3s.. but i dont want to use fm transmitter cause the signal suck ****... so can anyone give me any ideas on what wires i should buy and how i install it into the back of my stereo system in addition an instruction of how to remove the stereo system out.


thanks a lottt.. pleaseee helpp!

hey guys

I purchase a Graphite Gray 2008 ES(excellent car for the price) and I have been searching for some parts, but down here in Puerto Rico original accesories are to expensive and they can only be found at the dealer right now. For my VWs in the past I had purchase for OE parts at VWpartspeople.com always found excellent prices, partspeople.com has parts for many other cars and I search for the Lancer, here is the link if you don't know about them http://mitsubishipartspeople.com/searchmodelyear.asp

here some examples

front air dams (dealer-$210.00 plus 7.0% tax)
(mitsu parts people $143.98 w/o ship)
rear spoiler (dealer $352.00)
(mitsu parts $203.98)

this is just a little help for those like me who own a ES and would like to enhance the car without paying for a GTS

Anyone in So Cal have the new 08 Lancer? I heard of a couple in so cal (costa mesa and somewhere in the o.c.) and saw a gts from victorville Anyone else?

Has anyone experienced problems with your Lancer not starting on the first try? I have an '08 GTS with the FAST Key. The dealer said it is because my cell phone is erasing the chip in the key FOB. However, once the dealer told me this I put the phone on the passenger seat (which was almost 2 feet away) instead of in the cup holder (which is about 6 inches away). I still had 2 cold starts yesterday. Any advice??

Hi, I just get my new 08 lacer DE from the dealer. I was able to buy only DE at this time coz they told me to wait for the other model would take about 3 to 4 months. I really like the car, but I would love to have 2 upgrades. I really like to get a new steering wheel with audio controls. I have no idea if it is possible to do so, and if i can hook up this wheel to my stereo. I would love to have that option.
Also the other thing thats bugging me is that the DE simply does not have a arm rest with storage in the front row of seats. Just dont get it why they dont do it on standart. I would love to have it too , is there any way of getting this option to my car ? thnx for help

Ok, guys at me