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New From QLD!
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 10:06 pm
by Nick
Hello everyone!
I'm a avid Mitsubishi fan and looking to buy a new lancer!
Thought i look around on this website and get to know people before i get the car.
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 10:08 pm
by tadz0rz
Welcome to the club Nick!
You've made a great choice considering a lancer.
What trim level you going for? ES, VR, VRX, Ralliart...or even...EVO!?
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 10:25 pm
by Nick
Not sure yet....
Thinking Ralliart Or VRX
Ralliart = Turbo and AWD
VRX = Manual
Want to see if the new models coming out in july have a Ralliart in Manual.
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 10:40 pm
by Superintendent Chalmers
The answer is no, Mitsu aren't releasing the manual version until 2011. That means either year 2011 or the 2011 model to come out late 2010. The RA has a manual mode.....faster gear changes than a standard manual....but we've started many fights amongst this forum about that topic, so I won't go on!!! RA = way to go
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 10:53 pm
by tadz0rz
I think the despute is more between the CVT and the manual. Dual clutch SST transmission ftw.
If i had the choice between a turbo auto or a manual non turbo id deffs go turbo.
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 11:15 pm
by ANDROS
id love a turbo too... but i think the turbo wouldnt feel as good without the manual gear shift :S hard decision
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 11:19 pm
by tadz0rz
Id get kinda worried thrashing a turbo manual though, soon as the turbo kicks in your redline would come up pretty fast in the first 2 gears i would imagine.
Suppose it would be good for burnouts and launching.
Has anyone found the secret launch control for the RA yet? Or is it still a myth?
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 11:21 pm
by ANDROS
the manual would have a heavy duty clutch... so it wouldnt be as easy to damage
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 11:26 pm
by Superintendent Chalmers
Launch control in the RA = myth
Not worth trying it the hard way either.
Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 11:45 pm
by Speedie
Turn off the ASC in the RA and the tyres spin
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 1:48 am
by Mizta B
If you go turbo believe me a manual is sooooo much fun
I've driven a lot of Evos and GSRs and they are brilliant fun with a manual gearbox! Just my two cents worth
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 7:27 am
by Ozie
Welcome to the club Nick.