The Irish Mitsubishi FTO Owners Club

by **998cc-keith** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 4:56 pm

hows it going lads my name is keith am from ballyfermot in dublin bought a fto last week dont really know wat it is all i know is its 2.0 v6 and very fast i bought it as a project car have loads to do to it i have tidyed up the engine bay a bit but still have loads to do here is pics below

am also a rep for www.manic-motorz.com its a great car fourm i am the only fto owner on it but loads off jap cars and euro cars on it some off ya's should pop along say hello and come to some off our meets

Website · by **Muad_dib77** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 5:11 pm

Congrats on the purchase - I've noticed that car forsale on Carzone I think it was.

It very obvious that somebody has put an awful lot or work into that particular example - atleast there's much cosmetic work done. Wether or not you like it is a matter of personal preference, but I don't see anything that can't be undone relatively easily should you want to.

Welcome to the site - the guys here have proved themselves to be a helpful crowd time and time again, so if you run into trouble dont be afraid to ask.

Oh and she's a 2l v6 GR tiptronic.

by **998cc-keith** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 5:17 pm

is gr a mivec model or not

Website · by **Muad_dib77** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 5:21 pm

nops - no Mivec - sorry.

Have a looksie here:
http://www.fto-ireland.com/buyingguide.html

by **998cc-keith** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 5:23 pm

aww was kinda hopin it was there is loads off power in it anyways

Website · by **Muad_dib77** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 5:27 pm

Ah yes GR s definately aren't slouches, nearly bought one myself once.. Well wear.

by **998cc-keith** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 5:33 pm

would you have any idea off bhp i had a sweet 318is before the fto and the fto is much faster

here is a pic off my old bmw some off ya's might have seen it around

by **Wildhound** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 5:35 pm

The GR should have around 170bhp. There's only 20-30 hp in the difference with the Mivec. Shouldn't be much to seperate a manual GR and a tip GPX (Mivec).

Best of luck with it! What are you planning?

by **sinlessgunner** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 6:39 pm

Welcome to the site and best of luck with the FTO. I like it, might not be to everyone's taste but it's unique. Lots of advice and friendly banter on the site here to help you enjoy your FTO experience!

by **elaine** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:21 pm

Welcome

by **Uncle B** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 8:35 pm

Nice one, Keith. I'm not 100% mad on the interior, its just a little bit too much...

Some project car to work off though mate, looks great already, especially like the seats and alloys. I reckon quad exhausts would suit it down to the ground if it doesn't have them already?

Welcome anyway, I'm new here myself, really is a good place to be.

Bit of a step down from an M3 though eh? :wink:

by **998cc-keith** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:36 pm

m3 i wish it is a 318is 1.9 with 145bhp

by **Uncle B** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 10:37 pm

Ya I know, just messing seeing as you have M3 stuck on the back...

EDIT: Whoa man straight into the hunt for bits and pieces, I like your style!
Know well your gonna have some beast in no time at all!

by **d_dan** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 12:09 am

welcoem to the club

by **Mickthepieman** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 5:28 am

Welcome

by **TopCat** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:18 am

Welcome to the site, definately the place to be for anything FTO related, great advice around here.
You got any pics of the back of the car, it looks like an aftermarket add-on to the bumper, wouldn't mind seeing it if you get a chance?

by **998cc-keith** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 6:49 pm

there ya go mate i dont know if it is add on that is the my first fto

by **colm_mcm** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:42 pm

That's not a "Coupe" badge from a Renault Megane on the back is it?

:shock:

by **998cc-keith** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 10:22 pm

dont know but it is comin off was on it when i got it

by **colm_mcm** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 10:23 pm

Ruins the otherwise pretty rear end. Welcome by the way!

by **TopCat** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 9:21 am

Thanks for the extra pics.
I have to agree it might not be to everyones taste, but as you say, if its a project, you have a great starting point in my opinion. Some mods are a bit OTT in my opinion, but it also has some nice elements, and I don't think it would take a lot of changes to have a very nice, unique machine.
Looking forward to see what you do with this, and best of luck!

by **5803emma** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 2:30 pm

did ye figure out if twas an add on? it looks kinda like it might be, but still lovely!!

well wear!

by **998cc-keith** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 6:29 pm

it is add on but dont judge the car by them pics wait till you see next pics it will not look like same car hole new kit new spray job and loads more

by CJ » Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:55 pm

Keith, can you please reduce the size of your signature, as per forum rules, it should be no bigger than 6kb, yours is 57kb.

CJ

by **miss-enzo** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 5:50 pm

Nice car!

I really like the inlet manifold...... Shiney Shiney Shiney!!!!theres a few things that wouldnt appeal to me with that car but hey! each to their own!

best of luck with it!

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