8G Lancer - Knowledge Base

8G Lancer - Knowledge Base Here you will find everything from common FAQ's to tutorials for the 8th Generation Mitsubishi Lancer. Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:19:26 +0000 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:19:26 +0000 Lancer Tuners - Mitsubishi Forum http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/forums/8g-lancer-knowledge-base.65/ How To: Rear Speaker Install with pics Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:21:52 +0000 http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/how-to-rear-speaker-install-with-pics.2873/ http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/how-to-rear-speaker-install-with-pics.2873/ invalid@example.com (Texas Aggie) Texas Aggie

First off there are 3 screws holding the door panel to the door. If you only find 2, look harder. Once you have these 3 screws off there are like 10 or so clips holding the panel on. Be nice when pulling these off but firm.

Secondly, once door panel is off you will need to remove the wires clipped onto...

How To: Rear Speaker Install with pics]]> 18 How To: Remove Interior Decoration Panels Thu, 28 Jul 2011 15:19:50 +0000 http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/how-to-remove-interior-decoration-panels.3819/ http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/how-to-remove-interior-decoration-panels.3819/ invalid@example.com (DaytonaLancer) DaytonaLancer
1) Begin by dropping the glove box by squeezing the walls and pulling down.
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2) Remove the screw that holds in the panel on the left of the glove box.
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3) Give the piece a good tug until the piece reveals the screw that holds on the decoration piece. Then remove the screw....

How To: Remove Interior Decoration Panels]]> 4 Patch avaliable for MMCS DVD Motion Override UPDATE UPDATE Thu, 09 Jun 2011 06:53:10 +0000 http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/patch-avaliable-for-mmcs-dvd-motion-override-update-update.3791/ http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/patch-avaliable-for-mmcs-dvd-motion-override-update-update.3791/ invalid@example.com (gator4life108) gator4life108
If you dont have that you most likely have 00.30.94 and they are currently trying to crack that also.

http://www.mitsubishi-forums.com/t30744 ... ssible.htm]]> 87 HOW TO: Chrome Lip your Front Bumper (Ralli Art Style) Mon, 13 Sep 2010 13:14:39 +0000 http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/how-to-chrome-lip-your-front-bumper-ralli-art-style.3571/ http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/how-to-chrome-lip-your-front-bumper-ralli-art-style.3571/ invalid@example.com (Knotikz) Knotikz
Rubbing Alcohol - $5 (Any Thrift/Drug Store)
Rubber Gloves - $2-4 (Any Thrift/Drug Store)
Shop Rag (I used an old Hand Towel)
Chrome Molding $15 (Pep-Boys/Autozone)

Total Price - $15 to $25

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Frist of all, This is the Chrome I picked up.
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If you notice in the upper right corner. I went with 1/4". (That's 1 quarter of...

HOW TO: Chrome Lip your Front Bumper (Ralli Art Style)]]> 28 How To: Install RRM Splitter Wed, 01 Sep 2010 05:45:32 +0000 http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/how-to-install-rrm-splitter.4868/ http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/how-to-install-rrm-splitter.4868/ invalid@example.com (XxLaNcErGTSxX) XxLaNcErGTSxX Hello and welcome to another one of my great how to's. Today I will be installing my RRM Carbon Fiber Front Splitter. Lets get started shall we.

Tools needed:
Car Jack (Optional)
Phillips Screw Driver
8mm Socket
Flat Head Screw Driver
Drill

Now its not required, but if you want you can jack the car up to make it easier. I just let it go and used this so I had ground clearence...

How To: Install RRM Splitter]]> 7 2008+ Lancer Dyno ( Post your Numbers Here ) Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:41:58 +0000 http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/2008-lancer-dyno-post-your-numbers-here.5294/ http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/2008-lancer-dyno-post-your-numbers-here.5294/ invalid@example.com (RALLIART) RALLIART
Rules:

Must have a dyno sheet to claim your numbers.
2. Do not post just numbers.
3. List all your engine mods with which you have achived your numbers.
4. List WHP and Tourque
5. List if your car is a de, es, gts, 2.0L or 2.4L]]> 20 Another blacked out grille WITH STEE BY STEP PICS Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:38:45 +0000 http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/another-blacked-out-grille-with-stee-by-step-pics.7381/ http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/another-blacked-out-grille-with-stee-by-step-pics.7381/ invalid@example.com (went2import) went2import

filled in and flushed up the old license plate holes
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all taped off and ready to be painted
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in between coats
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waiting a bit to let it dry...

Another blacked out grille WITH STEE BY STEP PICS]]> 14 HOW TO: Remove Front Grill Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:42:28 +0000 http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/how-to-remove-front-grill.3655/ http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/how-to-remove-front-grill.3655/ invalid@example.com (RedStar) RedStar
(This image is from projectlancer and it was done by Resolution)

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Once you take that top off you will see some screws inside. You only need to unscrew 5 of them. Two on the sides and one in the center. I know these pictures kinda suck so just use common sense and take a look at whats holding the grill.

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HOW TO: Remove Front Grill]]> 18 HOW TO: DRL's and HIDS (thanks afeudale from evom) Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:31:42 +0000 http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/how-to-drls-and-hids-thanks-afeudale-from-evom.5763/ http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/how-to-drls-and-hids-thanks-afeudale-from-evom.5763/ invalid@example.com (RALLIART) RALLIART
This How-To is for those who would like to install an HID kit in a 2008 Lancer that comes equipped with factory Daytime Running Lights (DRL's).

The advantages of these solutions are:

1) They do NOT require splicing into the factory wiring at all, thus saving any warranty headaches
2) They eliminate the HID Flicker associated with the DRL's

Some background info:

The factory DRL's come on whenever the car is on,...

HOW TO: DRL's and HIDS (thanks afeudale from evom)]]> 8 PAINT CODE 2008/09+ Lancer Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:41:56 +0000 http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/paint-code-2008-09-lancer.5132/ http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/paint-code-2008-09-lancer.5132/ invalid@example.com (RALLIART) RALLIART

2008:
A31 - Apex Silver Metallic *
A86 - Aqua Metallic
S18 - Desert Sand Metallic
T70 - Electric Blue Pearl
A39 - Graphite Gray Pearl
P26 - Rally Red Metallic
X42 - Tarmac Black Pearl
W37 - Wicked White Metallic

2009:
A31 - Apex Silver Metallic *
A86 - Aqua Metallic
A39 - Graphite Gray Pearl
D06 - Octane Blue Pearl
P26 - Rally Red Metallic
M08 - Rotor Glow Metallic *
X42 - Tarmac Black Pearl
W37 - Wicked White...

PAINT CODE 2008/09+ Lancer]]> 15 Service Manual Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:09:18 +0000 http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/service-manual.5249/ http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/service-manual.5249/ invalid@example.com (Prophet) Prophet [IMG]

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Service Manual]]> 1 HOW TO Door Panels Tue, 07 Jul 2009 12:03:16 +0000 http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/how-to-door-panels.6679/ http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/how-to-door-panels.6679/ invalid@example.com (MontrealGTS) MontrealGTS
Before
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After

Hope you guys enjoy it as much as i laughed at myself during the making of this how to

Part1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jj05MQx0edQ

Part2:...

HOW TO Door Panels]]> 12 LOWERING SPRING QUESTIONS? LOOK HERE FIRST! Sat, 23 May 2009 03:36:08 +0000 http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/lowering-spring-questions-look-here-first.3667/ http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/lowering-spring-questions-look-here-first.3667/ invalid@example.com (eKtor) eKtor

Ive decided to compile a thread with all the info regarding the lowering springs and who sells them, and some threads than talk about them. This is because the topic has been discussed over 7 times and people still keep creating new threads asking the same questions.

here it goes.....

first of all this is some good info compiled by spiderman671

This is the amount of drop that springs available for the lnacers are providing:

LOWERING SPRING QUESTIONS? LOOK HERE FIRST!]]> 29 How To: CVT Shift Boot Mon, 18 May 2009 18:54:50 +0000 http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/how-to-cvt-shift-boot.6513/ http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/how-to-cvt-shift-boot.6513/ invalid@example.com (young_blood) young_blood
First for the supplies you will need: (scissors, phillips head screwdriver, shift boot of your choice)
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Step-By-Step
1. This is how your...

How To: CVT Shift Boot]]> 9 HOW TO: 9G Lancer Hot Water Bypass Sun, 29 Mar 2009 01:52:21 +0000 http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/how-to-9g-lancer-hot-water-bypass.5060/ http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/how-to-9g-lancer-hot-water-bypass.5060/ invalid@example.com (lordtygr) lordtygr
First, some semi-legal mumbo-jumbo:

**Disclaimer** Neither I nor LT should be held responsible for any adverse effects this may have on your car. This is simply a suggestion , and you assume all risk of performing this modification.

That being said, this is probably one of the easiest and cheapest...

HOW TO: 9G Lancer Hot Water Bypass]]> 11 MINI-GUIDE...MY BLACKED-OUT TAIL-LIGHTS... Fri, 27 Mar 2009 11:59:42 +0000 http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/mini-guide-my-blacked-out-tail-lights.6023/ http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/mini-guide-my-blacked-out-tail-lights.6023/ invalid@example.com (vik2rius) vik2rius this is how i opened up my tail-lights

dremel 1500rpm or higher with a 1/16 titanium drill bit with a few extra...

i used the section where the clear cover is glued to the housing as my dremel guide...

1500rpm will heat up the drill bit pretty fast so you gotta stop once in a while and have a small cup of water ready next to you...
about 1.5 - 2 inches you HAVE to stop and dip the bit in a water for it to cool down (because melted plastic is VERY VERY HOT and...

MINI-GUIDE...MY BLACKED-OUT TAIL-LIGHTS...]]> 9 2008-2009 Lancer/Outlander Owners - Recall Notice Wed, 18 Mar 2009 14:47:44 +0000 http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/2008-2009-lancer-outlander-owners-recall-notice.6085/ http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/2008-2009-lancer-outlander-owners-recall-notice.6085/ invalid@example.com (Texas Aggie) Texas Aggie http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/re ... furl=email

I got this notice through evom...I called 3 dealerships and they don;t know anything about it. Maybe because the notice just came out today and the information hasn't been filtered to everyone.

Interesting of me because I rear-ended someone 3 weeks after I got my car last July.

Just wanted to inform you guys to...

2008-2009 Lancer/Outlander Owners - Recall Notice]]> 28 HOW TO: Paint Calipers and Rotors Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:50:17 +0000 http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/how-to-paint-calipers-and-rotors.5764/ http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/how-to-paint-calipers-and-rotors.5764/ invalid@example.com (skullpr) skullpr
***Disclaimer***
Neither I or LT should be held responsible for any adverse effects this may have on your car. This is ONLY for you to try on YOUR OWN risk, and you assume all responsibility of performing this modification.

Now, lets start!!

First keep in mind you don't need to remove the calipers if you don't intend to paint the...

HOW TO: Paint Calipers and Rotors]]> 15 HOW TO: change your fog lights Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:25:48 +0000 http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/how-to-change-your-fog-lights.1490/ http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/how-to-change-your-fog-lights.1490/ invalid@example.com (eKtor) eKtor Hello Everybody!

Today I'm going to talk about how to change your fog lights... Basically how to take on and off your fog light housing...

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1.) First you need some tools:

You need a philips screw driver, the manual (if you want to), and a beer... NOTE: it IS mandatory to have a beer... it is recommended a 24 pack, but one will do it for the first half of the first fog light

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2.) Unscrew the only visible screw on the...

HOW TO: change your fog lights]]> 16 how to install interior glow Wed, 28 Jan 2009 03:10:39 +0000 http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/how-to-install-interior-glow.5703/ http://www.lancertuners.com/mitsubishi-lancer/threads/how-to-install-interior-glow.5703/ invalid@example.com (jacob1bc) jacob1bc
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2(this is on the back by the foot rest)
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3 (you will need to do the same on other side, it also is...

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