Phoenix & Me - My Lancer Review

spadival · 2nd April 2009, 11:09

IMHO, I don't think the pics do justice to the car or the paint job.

Phoenix is my personal favorite among the restorations on TBHP. So if you gotta sell it, sell it to someone who will take good care of it.

shazikon · 2nd April 2009, 11:37

Nice rebuild and tastefully done.. Congrats. Do you get projector lamp setup for Lancers? if you do, makes sense to put them on.. would look scorcher. I agree with you on the engine.. no matter what you do you cant make the 4G15 as good as the chassis. Keep the car, put in a MIVEC and turbo charge it.. you are set for a long time.

RPW has a lot of interesting upgrades for 4G15 check it out.

SumitBahl · 2nd April 2009, 12:24

What a rebuild!!!
One of the best I have seen.

Great ownership experience.

Congrats.

kutlee · 2nd April 2009, 13:43

very well kept and restored. Nice paint job too. Don't sell and go the mivec way you will never want to sell.

loving_alaap · 2nd April 2009, 14:14

Super work dude.

You are really a true lancer lover.

razor4077 · 2nd April 2009, 14:29

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Originally Posted by predatorwheelz

Cant wait to see your phoenix in the forthcoming Kolkata Tbhp meet. Also sent you a PM yesterday.

Yup, got your PM. Don't think I'll be making this meet - am recovering at home from a back surgery. But we'll definitely catch up soon. Looking forward to seeing your Verna's pics.

Quote:

Originally Posted by spadival

Phoenix is my personal favorite among the restorations on TBHP

Thanks dude, you just made my day

Quote:

Originally Posted by shazikon

Nice rebuild and tastefully done.. Congrats. Do you get projector lamp setup for Lancers? if you do, makes sense to put them on.. would look scorcher. I agree with you on the engine.. no matter what you do you cant make the 4G15 as good as the chassis. Keep the car, put in a MIVEC and turbo charge it.. you are set for a long time. RPW has a lot of interesting upgrades for 4G15 check it out.

You get reflector headlight setups for Lancers, which look like projectors - the "angel eyes" type. But they have poor light throw and are unreasonably expensive. Hence, I have stayed away from them.
I've pretty much memorized everything there is on the RPW site - it's a good guide. I've even corresponded with Dave Thomas who runs RPW, and he is also of the opinion that a 4G15 wasn't meant to be a performer.
Turbo is not on my wishlist (reliability issues). A MIVEC though is very much on the list

reignofchaos · 2nd April 2009, 14:45

Give Phoenix the engine it deserves. Don't even think of selling it - its a beautiful car.

Harrie · 2nd April 2009, 14:53

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Originally Posted by razor4077

A MIVEC though is very much on the list

Was told of one lying around with one of the car breakers. Have to go in person to check if its the 4G92 or 4G63. On second thoughts why not the 4G63?

razor4077 · 2nd April 2009, 21:03

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Originally Posted by Harrie

On second thoughts why not the 4G63?

Wouldn't really be worth it on a FWD car, and I am not considering an AWD conversion. A 4G92 would be more than adequate!

regnex · 14th October 2009, 02:52

Razor,

your project on the Phoenix is really awesome, most detailed thread i have read on TBHP, frankly speaking, reading your threads influenced me in pursuing my long term wish, owning a customized street car.

I have recently acquired a second hand lancer (GLXi 2001 Petrol) and have already given it in the chop shop to start work on.

I will be studying your threads and advice in detail and would appreciate if your would provide any tidbit's which may help me progress on my car.

Cheers!

razor4077 · 15th March 2010, 16:52

After a lot of thought I have decided to sell Phoenix.

Team-BHP Classifieds - 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer GLXI - Phoenix - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds

rangarx · 8th January 2014, 10:39

A splendid car and beautiful mod! Congratulations and happy motoring! I own one of these in Diesel guise. Ride and handling wise truly gem of a car!

2nd April 2009, 11:09	#16
spadival Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne, AU Posts: 1,772 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	IMHO, I don't think the pics do justice to the car or the paint job. Phoenix is my personal favorite among the restorations on TBHP. So if you gotta sell it, sell it to someone who will take good care of it.
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2nd April 2009, 11:37	#17
shazikon BHPian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 391 Thanked: 26 Times View My Garage	Nice rebuild and tastefully done.. Congrats. Do you get projector lamp setup for Lancers? if you do, makes sense to put them on.. would look scorcher. I agree with you on the engine.. no matter what you do you cant make the 4G15 as good as the chassis. Keep the car, put in a MIVEC and turbo charge it.. you are set for a long time. RPW has a lot of interesting upgrades for 4G15 check it out.
	() Thanks

2nd April 2009, 12:24	#18
SumitBahl BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 976 Thanked: 232 Times View My Garage	What a rebuild!!! One of the best I have seen. Great ownership experience. Congrats.
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2nd April 2009, 13:43	#19
kutlee Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,140 Thanked: 233 Times View My Garage	very well kept and restored. Nice paint job too. Don't sell and go the mivec way you will never want to sell.
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2nd April 2009, 14:14	#20
loving_alaap BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 808 Thanked: 9 Times	Super work dude. You are really a true lancer lover.
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2nd April 2009, 14:45	#22
reignofchaos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,558 Thanked: 2,527 Times View My Garage	Give Phoenix the engine it deserves. Don't even think of selling it - its a beautiful car.
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14th October 2009, 02:52	#25
regnex BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Goa, Margao Posts: 145 Thanked: 10 Times View My Garage	Razor, your project on the Phoenix is really awesome, most detailed thread i have read on TBHP, frankly speaking, reading your threads influenced me in pursuing my long term wish, owning a customized street car. I have recently acquired a second hand lancer (GLXi 2001 Petrol) and have already given it in the chop shop to start work on. I will be studying your threads and advice in detail and would appreciate if your would provide any tidbit's which may help me progress on my car. Cheers!
	() Thanks

15th March 2010, 16:52	#26
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,881 Thanked: 300 Times View My Garage	After a lot of thought I have decided to sell Phoenix. Team-BHP Classifieds - 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer GLXI - Phoenix - Powered by PhotoPost Classifieds
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8th January 2014, 10:39	#27
rangarx BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Udumalpet / Che Posts: 320 Thanked: 249 Times	Re: Phoenix & Me - My Lancer Review A splendid car and beautiful mod! Congratulations and happy motoring! I own one of these in Diesel guise. Ride and handling wise truly gem of a car!
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