Check Out My 06 Raider Options

[jacksontw60]

I Needed a Truck around the house, So I traded in my wife's 96 Turbo spider for this.
I have started doing some Mods:
1. Dual exhaust highflow muffler
2. Drop-in K&N filter
3. Sub-woofer behind back seat
4. 40g Ipod to Aux input
5. 4 JBL 250 watt 3way 6x9 (in the doors)
6. Pace Edward roll-up bed cover

I am looking to change out the radio to a Alpine unit
so I can control the ipod through the head unit.http://www.mitsubishi-forums.com/style_images/2/folder_post_icons/icon12.gif

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[gevo]

Looks good,love the exhaust, Ive read from a few online reviews that the Raider isnt rated that highly,whats your own opinion on it so far?

[jacksontw60]

I saw those reviews, and what I took away from them is: Pros, Handling and ride is very good (better than most) nice inside interior and lots of room, good line on body style, Hands free phone system build in, Aux in for Ipod or MP3 player and as all Mits products, great Warranty 5yrs 60,000 miles bumper to bumper and 7 yrs 100,000 driver train and Aniti corrosion

Cons: not enough HP in the V6 210Hp V8 is better at 235Hp, but not as much as other, and the motor is not mitsubishi but a Dodge but not with the HP of thier high performance Motor.

I agree with the reviews, but here is my take: I am not going to race it. but for hauling it has good torque 290 lb-ft or 6500 lb towing, It rides and handles great, i took it to Reno about 550 miles round trip in mountains and it had plenty of power to get up and around the mountains, I could not believe the handling, I let my wife drive part way back and she was impressed with it.
This truck is very easy on the body, comfortable both front and back, and even if it's a Dodge at heart, it's skin (body style) says Mitsubishi Looks good, and with a little help like the things I have done you end up with a great truck that will last along time or the dealer will fix it.

It is just what I needed around the house and in the snow.

Jacksontw60 :460:

[utiheadbanger]

I just don't like that it's a Dodge...

[myblkrat]

I just don't like that it's a Dodge...
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Funny - its the reason I bought it!!

[snddoc1]

I know, I have had bad experience with Dodge myself. I bought 2 2007 Raiders, and so far I am happy with them. I have had mine for over a month, and I got my wife one last weekend. I have been happy with mine so far. The fly wire makes it hard to add cruise, as it is a 6 speed. The cruise only comes on the auto. I have done a dual exhaust, and I am looking for a cold air intake. I am new to this forum so I have not seen what mods are being done to these. If you have any info let me know.
Thanks
Mark

[nametab]

Hey yeah I've put an AEM Brute Force Intake, Flowmaster 40 series exhaust, 180 degree thermostat, and a jet chip in my raider and all of these have definately increased the performance of my raider except the jet chip which I can tell no difference when it is installed.

[bobthecow]

I like the raider, but to me all it is is a big dakota

[Lewiman06]

have you ever used it for any off road? how does mitsu trucks handle in off road, mosly as in mountain trecking (for hunting)

[jacksontw60]

I had my truck for 2 yrs (06) with zero issues, still rides and handled like new. great off road in the snow.


jacksontw60 :banana:

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[joesperformance]

Love the look, can't wait til i get the bed cover for my black 08 DBL Cab Raider, I love the look of them with bed covers. Keep up the good work, loving it.