Becomes expensive when fully optioned Mitsubishi has introduced the CH range of upgrades from the Lancer sedan into the wagon line-up which was last on sale in Australia in late 2003. The frontal styling from the sedan has been adopted and the VR-X Sportswagon has a sportier look compared to the base ES specced version, with larger cut outs in the grille, and a front air dam with fog lights and side skirts. The external mirrors are colour coded to the rest of the body and darkened glass [Mitsubishi call Privacy glass] is from the rear doors back.
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Mitsubishi Lancer VR-X Sportswagon Road Test Report
May 29th, 2008 · No Comments
Tire Balance, Vehicle Ride & Vibration Guide
April 21st, 2008 · No Comments
The technical definition of balance is the uniform distribution of mass about an axis of rotation, where the center of gravity is in the same location as the center of rotation. A balanced tire is one where mass of the tire – when mounted on its wheel and the car’s axle – is uniformly distributed around the axle (its center of rotation). Balanced tires can spell the difference between a positive and negative driving experience. Drivers of new, high performance or luxury vehicles may be more sensitive to imbalance problems, but no driver is happy with an annoying vibration.
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