Anyone know the exact differences in the suspension set ups between each trim level. All I have read is that the GTS has "sport suspension"... does that mean everything was upgraded including struts, springs, sway bars, etc? Is there a difference in ride height between models. Does anyone have exact measurements for the ride height (wheel well gap) for each?

 

GTS has bigger swaybars. Otherwise, I don't know any hard info about springs/struts being upgraded. And rarely publishes such detailed info.

 

As well, I don't think the ES or DE have a front strut tower brace.

 

This is true. Thanks, I totally forgot about that.

 

I think that the spring rates are the same. Here is why:
I checked on WinCaps (The Mitsubishi parts database) and I saw that the part number of the spring for the gts and es models is the same.
I expect more from a "sport tuned suspension" than just two bars mitsubishi should have used some stiffer springs on the gts.

 

Then you have high hopes.

Advertising and reality are never the same...

 

hmm, looks like this wont even change for the GTS 2009 version, I think the suspension set ups will be the same as 2008

 

Yeah i didn't really "expect" it. I just "wanted" them to offer a better suspension.
I would also like that the gts had some differences in the engine or a 6 speed MT etc. but it just has a makeover, spoiler bodykit, 18" wheels (so it's even slower than the ES and DE). So that's why the ES was a good choice for me it had the essentials. At least they're offering a 2.4 L for 2009.

 

I agree with above. ES was cheaper as well. But the main reason was that the dealer didnt have any manual gts available and i wasnt going to wait 3 weeks when i needed a car now.