2006 Mitsubishi Lancer GLX CS3

We did not intend to purchase a Lancer from the start, in fact my dad and I were on our way to view a Subaru WRX. While walking down the road, past many different car dealers, we saw this 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer GLX, we thought it looked decent and is also far cheaper to own and maintain, after a short test drive, we decided to buy it.

By the 3rd day of owning the car, we decided to take a trip up north, to the neighbouring country, Malaysia, to visit some relatives. On the way there my dad felt the car was pretty “floaty” and unstable, that cemented our decision to get some Coilovers to improve the handling and stability of the car. This was just the start of a long journey of building what we deem to be a beautiful car…

-1/1/2017-
Its the start of a brand new year! and here i am with updates to my ever-ongoing car build. in the last few months, many items has been checked off the to-do list.

We have finally gotten the full system exhaust which i have wanted since day one, we got some rear disc brakes fitted, swapped out the camshaft for a 272 Degrees duration high lift camshaft, swapped out the boring plain fuel rail for a fancy aluminum part, got some stickier rubbers when the old ones worn out annnnnd we also got some sound proofing added as the bassy drone of the exhaust is actually really annoying on highway speeds.

Hence without further ado, let the photos do the talking!

Built with love from my dad and I. Most of the wrenching was done by my dad, a car air-conditioning mechanic by trade. Ive given my fare share of input through opinion and sometimes helping out with the small stuff.

List of Mods:

Handling

• BC Racing V1 Coilovers
• Cusco Front Strut Brace
• Espec 4 Pistons 330mm front brakes
• Rear Disc Brakes Conversion from Lancer CS5 Ralliart Turbo
• HEL Stainless Steel Braided Brake hoses
• HKS Brake Fluid
• 17x7.5inch Replica RPF1
• Bridgestone Potenza Adrenalin RE003 215/40/17
• Custom Subframe Brace
• Custom “Room Bar” interior cross brace

Engine/Engine Bay Accesories

• “Drift Racing” Full System Exhaust [4-2-1 Exhaust Manifold]
• 272 Degree High Lift Camshaft
• Arospeed Adjustable Cam Pulley
• Custom Short Runner Intake Manifold
• S90 62mm Oversized Throttle Body
• K&N Pod Filter
• Replica SARD Fuel Pressure Regulator
• Replica Tomei Fuel Rail Custom Fitted
• Arospeed 10.2mm Spark Plug Cables
• Replica Aluminum Greddy Radiator
• Samco Radiator Hoses
• Aluminum Radiator Coolant Expansion Tank
• Aluminum Power Steering Fluid Tank
• Aluminum Lightened Crank Pulley
• Custom Fabricated Carbon Fiber Exhaust Heatshield
• Custom Fabricated Intake Heatshield
• 15 Row Oil Cooler with Thermostat
• Clear Cam Pulley Cover
• Password:JDM Radiator Bracket
• Replica Cusco Oil Catch Can

Interior

• Nardi Deep Corn 350mm
• Replica Bride Stradia Low Max Carbon Fiber
• Replica Recaro SR3 in Bride Fabric
• Evo 7 Speedometer
• Ebay Short Shifter & Bushings
• Carbon Fiber Gear Knob
• Custom Green Coloured Seat Belts
• Replica Greddy Digital Analogue Water Temp/Oil Temp/ Oil Pressure Gauges
• Sound Proofing for Boot, Doors, Roof and Floor

Exterior

• Front Polyurethane “V-Lip”
• Lancer Ralliart Turbo [CS5] Grille
• Modified Front Bumper (Removal of center piece in front air dam)
• Yellow Wrapped Fog Lights
• Fenders Rolled
• Rear Debadged
• Stock Spoiler Removed

To Do List:

• ECU reflash/tuning
• Lower arms with Pillow Ball Mounts
• Roll cage