Mitsubishi Challenger - Extremely Capable - After market products

Submitted: Sunday, Aug 24, 2003 at 18:51

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Murfa

I own a September 2002 Mitsubishi Challenger, and could not be happier with the performance. I have been to some of the roughest teraine here in Queensland, and it has nver let me down. I go to Frazer a few time a year in it, and have never managed to get bogged. I have pulled that many troopies, pathies and older nissans out off trouble, I can't keep count. Just recenlty I have added an ARB Rear Air locker, and TJM Suspension, only to gain the max 45mm suspention lift able to be gainned. I have added these, as i am thinking of travelling around australia, and believe that these are extremely good additions to add to my vehicle. Apart from this it is standard. the capabilities of the Challenger are endless, extreemly off road and load carrying ability. I would pick the challenger over the new hilux, Parthy or frontera anyday. The Ground clearance isn't crash hot, but the under body is built like a brick bleep house, so this is not such a problem. i am looking to fit a longer range Fuel tank and modify an existing snorkel to fit the challenger for safe water crossings, and better fuel range. if anybody knows someone in brisbane area, who can modify a snorkel for the challenger, or mandrall bend a stainless steele one it would be greatly appreciated. Also if anybody know's if any company makes a long ranger tank.

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Reply By: tessa_51 - Sunday, Aug 24, 2003 at 19:36

Reply By: Eric ( Melb.) - Sunday, Aug 24, 2003 at 19:47

Reply By: macca - Sunday, Aug 24, 2003 at 20:06

Reply By: Mick - Sunday, Aug 24, 2003 at 22:38

Reply By: Michael - Sunday, Aug 24, 2003 at 22:51

Reply By: Mick - Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 00:25

Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 00:25

Well .... nice type Michael is!! Mind you I decided you were either a very novice 4wder or just trying to provoke people by saying how great the Challenger is. It's not quite the market or performance leader, in fact they are quite a rare sight when you get to the areas that serious off road travellers go. A quick run up the beach (not really challenging as I've seen many caravans and trailers towed in the area) is fine for it though. Enjoy it!

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Follow Up By: Eric ( Melb.) - Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 08:04

Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 08:04

i dont know the chap with his challanger , but i can see why he gets exited though, lol if you email me at echris67@optusnet.com.au ill send you some video clips of the challanger doing what the rest of us do , the only time it does struggle is through very deep bog holes in Toorlangi , I think this is something to do with the weight of the vehicle( to light ). Most of our mate like myself drive cruisers and partols , we love to hang bleep on every car other than toyos and partols , but we always seen to cheer on Tony with his challanger. I would never buy one , and thats due to size , the fact that it has torsion bar front end and you cant put them on gas , but 10 points to Tony and macca for trying something diffrent

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Follow Up By: Mick - Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 09:01

Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 09:01

Yes Eric, I understand what you mean. There are heaps of good vehicles around but they don't necessarily suit everyone. Mitsubishi, Toyota, Suzuki, Subaru and Nissan are just some of the manufacturers who make good products. I personally wouldn't choose a Vitara because it doesn't match my needs but it does for many. Can't help wondering if he's serious though - the vehicle is less than a year old, has been to Fraser (does he watch FraZier LOL) several times each year, and hasn't passed the biggest test and that's the test of time. Glad to see that he's happy but can't help wondering why he feels a need to tell evetyone how great his car is. Usually means there's something wrong!!

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Follow Up By: Eric ( Melb.) - Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 09:19

Monday, Aug 25, 2003 at 09:19

i take your point , my mates challnger is a 98 so plenty of time to prove itself and make changes , good point

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Follow Up By: Murfa - Thursday, Aug 28, 2003 at 20:40

Thursday, Aug 28, 2003 at 20:40

I know there are a lot of Nissan and toyota fans out there. And yes I take my 4wd on the beach, and anywhere I can, because if you own one you may as well use it. I personally can't understand why someone would buy one to drive around the city in only. But hey the challenger is one of the newer one's on the market, and like any new product, It has to stand the the test of time and durability. But Mitsubishi make a a hardy 4wd, and have been for years. The only thing I don't like is the torsion bars on the front suspension, but unless you your buying a new patrol, even landcruisers hade it now. I'll keep you all updated, and don't knock it untill you've see it in action or tried it, as I just might be the one to help you out of trouble the next time your stuck.