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Old May 29, 2008 | 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by avgazn91
yea i have it, but since the 09 lancer is new, they don't really have any report on it. maybe comparing it to other cars is too much, but i jsut want your opinions on the reliabilty of the car since all of you have it.
So far, I can tell you that it's a quiet ride, good tires (Dunlop 5000), seats are comfortable (I got the regular, not the leather), it's fast, navi system is great... however, I do notice ROLL (which I hate) - I think the car really needs a lower sense of gravity via coilover/lowering spring install and perhaps some sway bars, rear strut tower bar, et cetera to stiffen it up. This would correct the roll. Perhaps my 4g eclipse with cusco coilovers w/ econ and an evolution viii with coilovers have me spoiled, but this has allowed me to differientiate between good suspension and superior suspension.
Old May 29, 2008 | 12:50 AM
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i think the tires is not gripping right, thats what i think. Lot of people hate the dunlops too
Old May 29, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Defcon5Es
i think the tires is not gripping right, thats what i think. Lot of people hate the dunlops too

Yes, I agree that the all-season tires are not the best and yes, they do contribute to a feeling of reduced control on the road ("not gripping right" as you put it). Nevertheless, lowering the center of gravity and stiffening the ride with braces would decrease roll (that tilting feeling - very noticable on tight turns or if you change lanes quickly).
Old May 29, 2008 | 01:02 PM
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lowering the car with just springs does a lot to reduce body roll in turns. I personally wouldn't go as far as coil-overs for a daily driver.
Old May 29, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by nunyas
lowering the car with just springs does a lot to reduce body roll in turns. I personally wouldn't go as far as coil-overs for a daily driver.
Which springs did you go with? Did you notice a huge difference? Do you still notice some roll?
Old May 29, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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Has anyone installed the Road Race Lancer G.R.I.P. Spring Kit on the 2009 Lancer? I might look into it. Although I've been bottoming out with the stock height LOL. There is severe deep scratching under my front lips (left and right).
Old May 29, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Nathan0490
Has anyone installed the Road Race Lancer G.R.I.P. Spring Kit on the 2009 Lancer? I might look into it. Although I've been bottoming out with the stock height LOL. There is severe deep scratching under my front lips (left and right).
ouch... might not want to lower it in that case...

i havent had any bottom outs or scratches to the bumpers yet.. fingers crossed. I had a low car in the past and have learned to take it easy over any bumps and approach inclines at an angle to avoid scrapping. the lancer looks low with the GTS kit but its really no lower then a 3 series or other sporty car
Old May 29, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Nathan0490
Has anyone installed the Road Race Lancer G.R.I.P. Spring Kit on the 2009 Lancer? I might look into it. Although I've been bottoming out with the stock height LOL. There is severe deep scratching under my front lips (left and right).
Road Race makes it for the 2008. Has it been tested for the 2009?
Old Nov 6, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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hey i need help i need some parts that will lower 0-60 time
Old May 21, 2009 | 07:52 AM
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what up..i got my 09GTS Turbo'd
Old May 21, 2009 | 10:32 AM
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Sweetness.... this thread died a year ago...
Old May 21, 2009 | 10:48 AM
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how much did it cost u for the turbo?
Old May 21, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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alil over 4G's
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