The Irish Mitsubishi FTO Owners Club

by **d_dan** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 4:26 pm

Ok since I setout with Project "Panda" I wanted to get the FTO onto the track as much as I can and would take it off the road alltogether,

But this would mean that I would need another daly driver, I wanted something Fast, stylish... well hey I wanted another FTO.
So Iv gone and got one...

Shes in England at the moment and ill eb collect it in the comming months or 2 as im rather tied up with "Panda"

Ok why am I so excited, Because shes the only other TURBO mivec manual in the Uk that im aware ok (Woo Monopoly... :lol:

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Heres some of the spec
manifold, pipe work, braided lines, turbo, intercooler, ecu (emamage blue) with internal modifier, no need for laptop, all the gauges you would need, D2s, strut braces, engine bay carbon, boot, spoiler, bonnet, brakes, rear lights, some very nice additions, Apex power manager, intake temp read out, wide band lambda, digital boost gauge , 2 racing seats, harnesses, carbon splitter, carbon rear air damn, carbon sill extensions, has a modified centre console with single din and 2 gauges build in, 18 inch Chrome and Carbon wheels.... to list but a fraction of the spec.

Some Pics/ Vids
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOcGlHTfkjE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWH4gy6pUHU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3S5cSlGON4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-up7L1kH4k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yW-glOF2mI

by **colm_mcm** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:16 pm

Have you seen it in the flesh yet, looks class!

by **Dragonheart** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:18 pm

That looks savage Dan!
Whats up with the bonnet though, seems to be lifted near the windscreen?
Its a lovely done car though, have to say that about it!

by **d_dan** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:18 pm

nope... dont need to im only buying it for the spec

by **d_dan** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:20 pm

Dragonheart wrote:Whats up with the bonnet though, seems to be lifted near the windscreen?

could be two things,
1 it could be raised to let out soem of the heat, I was thinking of doing that with mine,
or it could be the carbon bonnet not having 100% perfect lines

by CJ » Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:28 pm

d_dan wrote:it could be raised to let out soem of the heat

Mots likely this, its a common 'mod' on turboed motors to reduce under bonnec temps, all you need is a few washers to raise up the bonnet.

Dan, looks like a cracking motor on the outside, best of luck with it.

CJ

by **Myfeckin FTO** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:32 pm

Dragonheart wrote:.........Whats up with the bonnet though, seems to be lifted near the windscreen?....

Its for cooling.

Used to belong to Misterbishi on the UK forum - its been in several UK tuning mags over the years. I'd say its had an amount on money spent on it.

Its not the only turbo Mivec though -isn't there a Red TIp Mivec for sale on the UK forum?

Well wear Dan - it certainly looks a cracker.

by **TopCat** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:40 pm

Does look like an absolute beaut, well ware.

by **d_dan** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:40 pm

Myfeckin FTO wrote:
Dragonheart wrote:.........Whats up with the bonnet though, seems to be lifted near the windscreen?....

Its for cooling.

Used to belong to Misterbishi on the UK forum - its been in several UK tuning mags over the years. I'd say its had an amount on money spent on it.

Its not the only turbo Mivec though -isn't there a Red TIp Mivec for sale on the UK forum?

Well wear Dan - it certainly looks a cracker.

d_dan wrote:Because shes the only other TURBO mivec manual in the Uk that im aware ok (Woo Monopoly... )

by **kevinod** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 6:02 pm

Congrats! Dam work firewall blocking pics... I remember Misterbishi's FTO though, major amount of carbon and dials in the inside. A much admired motor!

by **d_dan** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 6:06 pm

yea sadly shes not fit for the road anymore.
And shell spend alot of her life on the track

by **Aido C** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 6:15 pm

That looks absolutely gift. Well done!!

Website · by **Muad_dib77** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:12 pm

cracking car.. I remember seeing it advertised on fleabay a couple of times - I even seriously considered buying it at one stage.

well picked and well wear dan.

by **karlf** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:26 pm

Is this the one that sii is selling on the FTOOC? Looks nice but with a rusty chasis it would put me off. Suppose it wont matter if your only using it as a track car, they dont need an NCT do they?

by **d_dan** » Wed Feb 25, 2009 7:43 pm

nope no NCT ill still be repairing the rust,
as would have the chasis all flappy im gonna have her like a go kart

by **steelroe** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 1:49 am

ny engine bay pics available Dan. Easiest option would be donor shell.

by **ftolam13** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 1:57 am

woooooooooooooow

Facebook · by **gt94** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 4:21 am

Have you actually bought this or are you in the process of buying it.

by **d_dan** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 8:47 am

just have to go over and give him the money,
im ging to the CU tomorrow to see if they will give me the money for it if not he said hes more than happy to wait a month or two till I have it

by **Uncle B** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 8:27 pm

Awesome Dan, it looks unbelievable, right up your alley! Congrats

by **d_dan** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 9:22 pm

will know tomorrow If Ill have it

by **colm_mcm** » Thu Feb 26, 2009 9:24 pm

would be interested in having a close look at that gear gaitor.

by **998cc-keith** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 4:01 am

nice car does it come with both steering wheels

by **gary d** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 4:19 am

998cc-keith wrote:nice car does it come with both steering wheels

well spotted Keith I had to go through the pics again, missed it 1st time then again it is 3am cant bring myself to switch off laptop :roll:

by **d_dan** » Fri Feb 27, 2009 10:29 am

no but i think it comes with a spair 6a12 engine and manuel gearbox

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