The Suspension Thread
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FTO feels like a new car. It handled really well today, but the brakes let me down too early on in the fun stuff. I'm still nervous about pushing harder due to having crappy suspension for so long. I've taken a few corners I know well it's amazing how much quicker it can go through them now. Well worth the money. Looking forward to the brake upgrade next...
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ben!! what was the suspension shop name of that friend of yours whome i got a pretty good quote on for the lovell springs + kyb shocks ? Iv been searching for that post for 3 days now... couldnt find it at all... im getting my suspensions done around mid march thats why, cheers
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Here's a neat upgrade to stiffen the rear of your FTO up
Use the EVO I,II or III rear trailing arms. The Evo versions are almost identical to ours, however they have a plate welded over the base of the arm to stop it flexing.
They are a direct replacement for GPX & GPvR. You will also fit the GR, however, you will need to either change to Mitsubishi GTO droplinks, or change to a GPX / GPvR swaybar. Personally I'd go for the GPX/GPvR swaybar as its thicker than the standard GR unit. I've already upgraded my GR swaybar to a thicker whiteline unit, so will need the GTO droplinks.
The part numbers are LH - MR197609, RH - MR197610
Here's a standard FTO arm:

Here's the EVO arm:

Here's the GTO droplinks:

GTO droplink part numbers:
4056A039
MB584467
MR131733

Use the EVO I,II or III rear trailing arms. The Evo versions are almost identical to ours, however they have a plate welded over the base of the arm to stop it flexing.
They are a direct replacement for GPX & GPvR. You will also fit the GR, however, you will need to either change to Mitsubishi GTO droplinks, or change to a GPX / GPvR swaybar. Personally I'd go for the GPX/GPvR swaybar as its thicker than the standard GR unit. I've already upgraded my GR swaybar to a thicker whiteline unit, so will need the GTO droplinks.
The part numbers are LH - MR197609, RH - MR197610
Here's a standard FTO arm:

Here's the EVO arm:

Here's the GTO droplinks:

GTO droplink part numbers:
4056A039
MB584467
MR131733
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wow great find!!!! thanks ben!
do you feel andy difference in weight between the two?
do you feel andy difference in weight between the two?
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nice find ben .. might try that one as well
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I want somthing like these 

Fits Lancer/Mirage 96-02 made from the highest grade alloy 6061.
Do you think they would fit Ben?


Fits Lancer/Mirage 96-02 made from the highest grade alloy 6061.
Do you think they would fit Ben?
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how much aza?
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Be ok if one of the ends on those was 90 degrees around..
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But both ends are the same way as the ones you posted up?
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I really shouldn't have had that big scotch at the end of last night 



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I am looking into the cost of them now, will get back to you with cost.
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Hey guys.
Probably should've posted in here 1st.
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=20447&p=227132#p227132
Any help or recommendations appreciated.
Probably should've posted in here 1st.
viewtopic.php?f=21&t=20447&p=227132#p227132
Any help or recommendations appreciated.
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hey there ben, after a little incident my drivers side rear wheel has more positive camber than the other side. what wouldve bent? the trailing arm? my mechanic tried fiddling around to bring it back like the other side but the adjustments didnt do much. what does it sound like i have to replace?

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bent strut, one of the rear arms usually the cause of that
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Just got a price on these they are at this time $300 + postage or free pickup.
I will see if I can get a better price for a GB.
BUT the big thing is to see if they fit and work on the FTO's befor any one gets them

I will see if I can get a better price for a GB.
BUT the big thing is to see if they fit and work on the FTO's befor any one gets them


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they really look like art
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some more pics of them, they are available in Titanium and blue.





