[Hiro]

Hi to all,
I am new in the Lancer world,
I own a early turbo version:
Lancer Turbo I (1980-1985) type A176 (ANTL6),
And I would like to race with this car.
Do you know if there is any bolt-on upgrades for the brakes,
Or just race pads would be fine as a start.
I also look for lower springs and race dampers,
As well as LSD or similar set-up.
Any info and advice welcome!
Thanks for your help,
Hiro from Paris, France
;-)

 

[xlr8]

Hello Hiro...welcome to the MLR

brakes:
1. mintex 1144 pads will work
change all rubber brake lines to braided type &use synthetic fluid
and/or
2. convert to 5-stud hubs to include big(ger) brake disks
- fairly straightforward as the late model Starion suspension & hubs will bolt straight on; you just have to change the top mount to the LT one
The rear hubs have to be re-drilled to 5-stud

2. perfectly ok to cut one coil
this was done by a lot of the LT racers back in the Toyo tyre series days
or
use lowered/uprated Ford Sierra Sapphire 2wheel-drive front springs on the front & Ford Escort mk2 front springs on the rear
Think you can still get Koni & Bilstein in Europe for these cars
Alternative is converting to coil-overs

3. LSD's are very hard to find
I've got a Quaife LSD in my Lancer Turbo, but they're expensive & rare.
You can use a 4-stud Starion LSD but these are getting rare now(I've got a spare that I might sell...)
- this has to be machined a little to accept the Lancer prop bearing

have also got alloys and other items if interested
good luck

btw
there's a 'Lancer 2000 turbo' section on here
...best to post your questions there in future....

 

[Hiro]

Hello Hiro...welcome to the MLR

brakes:
1. mintex 1144 pads will work
change all rubber brake lines to braided type &use synthetic fluid
and/or
2. convert to 5-stud hubs to include big(ger) brake disks
- fairly straightforward as the late model Starion suspension & hubs will bolt straight on; you just have to change the top mount to the LT one
The rear hubs have to be re-drilled to 5-stud

2. perfectly ok to cut one coil
this was done by a lot of the LT racers back in the Toyo tyre series days
or
use lowered/uprated Ford Sierra Sapphire 2wheel-drive front springs on the front & Ford Escort mk2 front springs on the rear
Think you can still get Koni & Bilstein in Europe for these cars
Alternative is converting to coil-overs

3. LSD's are very hard to find
I've got a Quaife LSD in my Lancer Turbo, but they're expensive & rare.
You can use a 4-stud Starion LSD but these are getting rare now(I've got a spare that I might sell...)
- this has to be machined a little to accept the Lancer prop bearing

have also got alloys and other items if interested
good luck

btw
there's a 'Lancer 2000 turbo' section on here
...best to post your questions there in future....

Thanks for the many tips,
And sorry for posting in the wrong section,
I'll meet you again in the 'Lancer 2000 turbo' threads!
Best regards,
Hiro