Looking at this car took me back to my childhood days when the symbol of masculinity is the image of a tough looking cowboy smoking cigarette. The “Marlboro Man” is so famous; he was even mentioned in songs and movies – all which refer him as the last true macho man before the emergence of the metrosexuals.
Those were the days when cigarette companies could sponsor most major sporting events, locally and internationally. Remember the days when Dunhill used to sponsor our football league, Rothman could have its name etched at the most famous corner at the (late) Batu Tiga Speedway and Mitsubishi rally cars proudly marked with the famous Marlboro decal and colours? (FYI there is even a colour mix known as Marlboro red!).
All I’ve mentioned is history and almost forgotten by the younger generations. Mitsubishi and Subaru still maintained the colour of their former cigarette sponsors but the brand names had been totally emitted. Subaru has replaced the famous “555” decal with the now familiar boomerang shaped decal while Mitsubishi had removed the Marlboro name but still retains its original red and white colour.
| Specification | |
| Engine Mods & Upgrade | Forged piston 86mm, high cam HKS, Sard blow off valve, HKS adjustable cam pulley, crankshaft balance, Blitz air filter, 3” sus304 stainless intercooler pipe and Samco hoses, NGK Iridium spark plug (no9), Sard injectors 750cc, Sard fuel regulator |
| E.C.U | Apexi AVCR, Apexi AFC and Apexi ignition control |
| Transmission | Stock 4wd, Ogura twin plate racing clutch, Exedy lighten flywheel |
| Exhaust | 3” sus304 stainless steel, HKS racing muffler |
| Suspension | D2 adjustable |
| Brakes | Stock Brembo- 4pot (front), 2 pot (rear), Endless brake pads |
| Rims & Tyres | RalliArt racing 17 x 8.5jj, Yokohama 235/45ZR17 tires |
| Garage | Venis Bodykit & Sticker design |
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