Davy

On one of these trucks I saw once, the turn signal lights (about 4 lights per side) were illuminated one after the other in the direction the signal was switched on to. I thought it was cool back then. Hehe!

Yeah, there are two OEM brands: Sumitomo and Akebono. Sumitomo seems to be the one that comes with newer Mitsubishis according to a web search. They go for around 4000 LKR on eBay! Still cheaper with shipping and taxes I guess.

You're probably right, the reputed brands invest a lot into research and develop good quality break pads that are equally good (or sometimes better) than OEM. Wish we had a variety of choice here. When I was doing some homework about brake dust and the causes (back when I faced the problem initially), I read somewhere that brake dust consists mostly of the elements from the rotors themselves. Makes matters a bit serious if this is the case. I'll try to find the source.

I have one additional step: If there's no traffic behind, Go as slow as possible for a few seconds to give him a taste of his own driving.

The Leaf was reviewed on Top Gear three seasons ago... Here's the clip: http://vimeo.com/27535208

Sorry to hear about the accident. Apart from the obvious damage to the bumper, it looks like the hood and the fender have also sustained damage. You can try Delkanda for a headlamp. Just checked with a guy I know and he said that the cost will be around 20,000. Got to ask; Is this a result of worn out brake pads by any chance?

The CS Driver: "Who needs brake lights when there are FIVE of them under the bumper"

Daaayum!

What stops the car is the friction between the pad and the rotor, so the better the friction material, the more effective the brakes. Besides, the powdered friction material between the pad and the rotor will only reduce the friction between them. Same reason why performance vehicles use tougher (ex: ceramic) pads. As for the rotors wearing out, we cannot guarantee that brake pads will wear out evenly, heat, vibration or a sudden cool down (as a result of going over a puddle maybe) can cause the friction material to chip away if not constructed up to the standard. This can cause rotor damage. The brake dust itself can damage the rotor over time. This photo was taken after about 6 months (roughly about 5000km) of using a set of FBK brake pads on my car. Removed the front brakes after a sound was heard from the wheel at low speeds. I didn't have enough cash on me to go for genuine ones back then, so I had to settle with another set of FBK pads. The one on the top is from the new set. Below are the genuine pads on the car right now. Note the different layout amd texture of the friction material.

Booster is just another name for the Vacuum Servo.

I wouldn't be surprised if one day a Ferrari or a Lamborghini is reviewed on that show and the presenter asks "apey prekshakayonta danaganna kiyanna balanna meke thel kochchara wada karanawada kiyala...". Seriously, how can we expect the average motorist to not be concerned about trivial things about a car when public media itself is influencing them to be (and I quote Komi) "retarded".

Looks like the prices are increasing day by day. I bought a set of genuines for my CS3A back in 2011 and they cost 13,500. Switched to genuine after using aftermarket (Japanese) brake pads for a couple of years because they were a headache. I tried a few aftermarket pads and all of them left massive amounts of brake dust on my calipers and rims everytime I did a long journey. Plus they wear out much quicker than genuines. I had to replace the aftermarket sets every six months or so (due to wear out and slipping) whereas the genuine set has been on the car for over two years now - still as good as new. Guess it comes down to whether you're okay with having to cope with the brake dust and the regular replacement as opposed to spending a higher price for genuine brake pads. Quite a number of people I know use good aftermarket brands (like FBK) and they are happy with them.

True, but I think still it's a bit overpriced. Of course the engine looks like it's in good condition, but the rest of the car is a bit questionable. That giant hole on the hood reminds me of the toilet on Hammond's Impreza in the Africa Special episode: As a matter of fact, that hole is still big even if Clarkson, Hammond and May sit on it at the same time (sounds gay, but you know what I mean) But seriously, if you look closely at the exterior, you can see that a few bits and pieces are missing... the obvious one being the original GSR spoiler. Torn beadings (rear top right corner of the windscreen), missing side molding trim. And who knows what the interior has to offier. I don't mind spending that price if the car was as good as the Ford Capri which went for a price similar to this.

Maan, that engine is clean! But 1.3mil??

Yes, it's different. What the lancer wagon has is two torsion springs mounted between the hinges (across the roof). Something like the one in the image below: Highlighted in red are the torsion springs. They twist along their axis forming a very strong spring. This mechanism is used on modern day cars as well. In OP's Lancer wagon, one of these rods is broken, causing the lift to be too weak to lift the tailgate.

This is a common issue with the wagon. Either one or both steel rod springs tend to wear out and break with time. (Can't complain, they've been holding up for over 30 years now!) Had to replace one of the two rod springs on my former wagon as well. As a matter of fact, I had the other rod with me and it was given away to the new owner when the car was sold. You have three options: 1. Look for a used steel rod at Panchikawatte (I found mine from there) The "watte" near the BMC building has a whole bunch of Lancer wagons scrapped off and the trunk lid mechanisms are still as good as new on most of them. This is my recommendation for you because you can avoid messing up your car's body trying to install struts. If you decide to go for this option, make sure you buy both the rods and keep the spare one for the future (trust me, you'll need it). 2. Fabricate one out of steel For this you will need to purchase a steel rod with the same gauge and have it bent to the dimensions of the original rod. Tricky, but possible. 3. Go for a modification with struts (shocks) My least favourite option because you'll have to mess up your car's body to make this happen. Although it may sound like the struts can just be bolted on, you might have to in fact cut out the trunk lid opening to facilitate space for the shocks. Plus you will be narrowing the opening of the tailgate during the process because the struts will occupy space on either side which will prevent you from loading something wide. After you've done the repair, make sure that the mechanism is greased up well so that there is no friction between the two rods. Plus, you might want to operate the tail gate a bit smoothly to prevent heat from building up causing the spring to snap. This goes for all tailgates with rod springs. Hope this helps, Good luck! I'd advise you to go for the first option to avoid messing with the body of the car

WoW!!! How I'd like to get my hands on one of them...

Would LOVE to have a look at the car!!!

I have not yet seen a two door in the country mate, but I remember someone on the forum saying that their family used to own a 1600 GSR. That's the exact version in those photos!!! Wonder if it's still out there. Edit: Found the post! http://forum.autolanka.com/topic/12056-for-old-lancer-lovers/page-2#entry177293

carboy2011, Settling for "half a car" is not the solution for having a low budget. I'm sure you can find a better car, you just need to be patient. Plus, you can never say that "the engine is good" when the check engine light is on. It could be from a small issue like a burnt sensor to a messed up ECU which would set you back a considerable amount of cash. Also, you cannot be 100% positive that you could get away with just replacing the shocks. There could be issues with other suspension components as well, especially if the guy ran with worn out shocks for some time. You might be looking at replacing lower arm bushes, rack ends, tie rod ends, shock mounts and all that. As a matter of fact, the meter issue could be the most trivial of all the ones you've listed. So take the advice from the other members also and make a wise decision. Just my 2 cents. Good luck!

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Great grandfather... hehe!

Please search the forum. There is already a thread with the EXACT name of the one you've just opened. http://forum.autolanka.com/topic/13097-what-is-the-best-insurance-company-in-srilanka/?hl=%2Binsurance+%2Bprovider

Saw this mail myself... too graphic to post the images on the forum. On the other hand, while all of us have our focus on the two people killed on the expressway, statistics show that about 4 other people could have also died elsewhere in the country on the same day due to road accidents. And some people still treat as if the expressway is some death-trap that swallows up lives.

Spotted at Nugegoda... Translation: "Not too excited about going to heaven - Not too scared to go to hell"