Mitsu FTO
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From: SA, TX
Originally posted by HobieKopek
the 3000gt in Japan is the GTO, NOT the FTO. The FTO is a very different animal.
the 3000gt in Japan is the GTO, NOT the FTO. The FTO is a very different animal.
Yeah, I thought so.
I don't know what you could posibly convert over here that would look like a fto, but it certianly was not a 3000GT. But personaly the fto kind of remminds me of the rx-7, body wise.
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Joined: Sep 2003
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Hi guys,
Just to set the record straight.
The Mitsu FTO was a grey import into the UK market and is increasingly becoming popular with the UK drivers. A lot were also shipped out to New Zealand however from what I hear parts in New Zealand are fairly expensive. The UK market however has developed a good second hand parts facility but new parts can also be bought from UK Mitsu dealers.
Oh and the conversion on the GTO is in fact the headlight conversion making it look similar to the FTO front end. The original lights on the GTO are "pop-ups" but the conversion allows a clear glass cluster look.
Hope this is helps.
By the way I own a Mitsubishi FTO 2.0 V6 24 V MIVEC......it rocks man!!
Later
Epsilon
Just to set the record straight.
The Mitsu FTO was a grey import into the UK market and is increasingly becoming popular with the UK drivers. A lot were also shipped out to New Zealand however from what I hear parts in New Zealand are fairly expensive. The UK market however has developed a good second hand parts facility but new parts can also be bought from UK Mitsu dealers.
Oh and the conversion on the GTO is in fact the headlight conversion making it look similar to the FTO front end. The original lights on the GTO are "pop-ups" but the conversion allows a clear glass cluster look.
Hope this is helps.
By the way I own a Mitsubishi FTO 2.0 V6 24 V MIVEC......it rocks man!!
Later
Epsilon
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Joined: Oct 2002
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Originally posted by Epsilon
Hi guys,
Just to set the record straight.
The Mitsu FTO was a grey import into the UK market and is increasingly becoming popular with the UK drivers. A lot were also shipped out to New Zealand however from what I hear parts in New Zealand are fairly expensive. The UK market however has developed a good second hand parts facility but new parts can also be bought from UK Mitsu dealers.
Oh and the conversion on the GTO is in fact the headlight conversion making it look similar to the FTO front end. The original lights on the GTO are "pop-ups" but the conversion allows a clear glass cluster look.
Hope this is helps.
By the way I own a Mitsubishi FTO 2.0 V6 24 V MIVEC......it rocks man!!
Later
Epsilon
Hi guys,
Just to set the record straight.
The Mitsu FTO was a grey import into the UK market and is increasingly becoming popular with the UK drivers. A lot were also shipped out to New Zealand however from what I hear parts in New Zealand are fairly expensive. The UK market however has developed a good second hand parts facility but new parts can also be bought from UK Mitsu dealers.
Oh and the conversion on the GTO is in fact the headlight conversion making it look similar to the FTO front end. The original lights on the GTO are "pop-ups" but the conversion allows a clear glass cluster look.
Hope this is helps.
By the way I own a Mitsubishi FTO 2.0 V6 24 V MIVEC......it rocks man!!
Later
Epsilon
Where are you located?
the RI would have to demonstrate that the vehicle, when modified, would comply with the applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards, which could involve crash testing several vehicles.
I want this car so bad.....anyone know if you can get them into canada, are their requirements less strict? if so...CANADA here i come..
http://www.nhtsa.org
go to search and type IMPORT will have improt eligibality list....fto isnt on it.
go to search and type IMPORT will have improt eligibality list....fto isnt on it.
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Joined: Jan 2003
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From: Auckland, New Zealand
In new zealand a 3000gt is called a GTO and a FTO is a kind of a ugly coupe that old mothers buy for a sports car. kinda like the eclipse but not as nice looking comes with Mivec V6. not someting u guys would be interested in.
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Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Dublin, Ireland
Originally posted by footsouljah
In new zealand a 3000gt is called a GTO and a FTO is a kind of a ugly coupe that old mothers buy for a sports car. kinda like the eclipse but not as nice looking comes with Mivec V6. not someting u guys would be interested in.
In new zealand a 3000gt is called a GTO and a FTO is a kind of a ugly coupe that old mothers buy for a sports car. kinda like the eclipse but not as nice looking comes with Mivec V6. not someting u guys would be interested in.
CJ
Last edited by CJ; Dec 1, 2003 at 01:25 AM.
