Hey everyone!

I’m a new member here but have been around a smattering of other car/motorcycle forums over the years. (Shoutouts to Thirdgen.org, Yzf-600r-USA.com !)

I got a 2008 Lancer GTS that’s in pretty rough shape and I’m trying to keep it on the road just a bit longer.

I’ve always loved the styling of these cars and really wish the NA versions had just a tad more power from the factory. My 5-spd is already fun to drive, as gutless as it is. Things I’ve done so far:

Maintenance:
-Oil/coolant/brake/trans fluid replaced
-Air filter/spark plugs/cabin filter/battery replaced
-Front brake pads and rotors replaced
-Rear rotors resurfaced
-Parking brake adjustment

Repairs:
-All wheel studs replaced (lol..this is a riveting story)
-All wheels replaced
-Shift bushing replaced (shifter side, huge improvement!)
-Shift linkage tightened (huge improvement!)
-Drivers door replaced
-A/C evaporator/expansion valve replaced

To come:
-Hood louvers (Hawai’i is hot!!)
-Rear struts need replaced
-Copious body rust needs attention
​​​​​​-Going to try and clean the body up as much as possible
-Fuel door cable is detached


I look forward to interacting here!

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Alright @IslandBeater

Welcome & see you have your Vet tags already

Sounds like this Lancer is a bit of project? If so, post up in the Project forum so we can keep up

Cheers, Joe

 

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