Lancer Ralliart - WRX Alt? - Long Term #1 | Everyday Driver

I like these types of videos because I can actually afford to buy these 😂

Sunroof is factory. It was part of the “The Sun & Sound package”

I’ve owned my Ralliart for a few years now and here’s some cold weather advice. Make sure to swap the ACD pump from under the car and into the hatch. 16” wheels/tires are cheaper replacements. The transmission cooler sits behind the driver side fog light can get corroded over time and leak. Upgrading it is a good option. The plastic undercarriage shield might fall apart and can be upgraded to a thicker gauge option. Companies like Clubspec Chitown Customs specialize specifically on the Ralliart platform.

They actually do come from the factory with sunroof

You should get your transmission ECU flashed to include Super-Sport mode like the Evo MR has. It uses more clutch pressure therefore allowing less slip, which equals longer clutch life. It also allows for much faster, crisper shifts, also prolonging clutch life; not to mention better throttle response and of course a more fun driving experience.

After owning an 04 Ralliart, WRX, EVO X, and an EVO 8, I can say that this Ralliart is a very smart buy. It's easily upgraded with parts from the EVO while maintaining its usefulness as an everyday driver. Good choice.

Alsooooo!!!! Sorry for the spam but if the transmission does die you can get it rebuilt at two shops in the United States. Jacks Transmissions in Colorado or Kozmic Motorsports in Texas. They’re the only 2 that will break the thing apart and work on it. Price around $2800-$3500

The dealerships don't know how to work on the sst so they just replace them. Shops like Kozmic motorsports in Texas or SJL in Canada can repair/ upgrade the SST for a lot less.

I remember when I spotted my first Lancer of this generation and instantly loved the styling, particularly of the front "mouth" area. It just looked so aggressive compared to everything else that was on the road. I'm looking forward to the updates with this vehicle over the next few years. Hopefully it's trouble-free motoring for Todd!

Hello, i have an 09 ralliart, i am glad to see it getting recognition in this video. There are lots of fairly cheap upgrades possible. Andrew pye sells a 6 piston brembos big brake kit, evo x rear brakes bolt on directly with minor modifications Used evo x intercooler and about 200$ in other parts, plus a tune will net you over 80 horsepower to the wheels. The turbo can be upgraded for under 1000$, and coupled with a manifold, injectors, and possibly a fuel pump on an e85 tune, you will see over 120 more hp Mine is currently down for a turbo rebuild, after 140k hard miles it finally went out on me. Thank you for this video and I look forward to more!

I just purchased this exact car at an auction car for $3750 several months ago with 86k miles. I just put an aftermarket exhaust and thank god it came with silencers. I'll sell you my factory exhaust if you are interested.

U gotta change the SST fluid earlier than what the manual says. Mine threw up multiple critical faults and wouldn't get into gears and I tbough it was dead, gambled and changed the fluid and it came back to life. This transmission is very very sensitive to dirty fluid!

Fyi. Mitsu sold that with a oem sunroof. The part number for the glass is 5850A104

I've been waiting for this update since October! Psyched to finally have a long term on the Lancer. I'd love to pick one up to be the winter car to my BRZ. Excellent piece, Todd!

Any update on this car? I am the proud owner of a completely stock Lancer Sportback Ralliart with 124k miles and I am still in love with it. Happy to see a video like this.

A blue Lancer is like a blue Coke can, and a red Impreza is like a red Pepsi can.

I loved the Ralliart‘s TC-SST until it died due to shift fork malfunction. I currently have a dead 2010 ralliart sitting at my friends house 😭🤷🏽‍♂️. Wish they would’ve offered this vehicle with a traditional manual transmission. I would recommend rebuilding the twin clutch trans if you want more power or it will overheat. Also do the trans fluid & trans filter changes before the service intervals in your maintenance manual!!! Mitsu was optimistic about how long the fluid is good for. Gets dirty super fast.

Hi, great video! I have a 2011 Raliart sedan that I’m pushing 110,000 miles on. I haven’t modified mine much, just a stage 1 intake and exhaust and reflash. The biggest reason I haven’t done more is the small fuel tank these cars have. I rarely see 300 miles on a tank. I work nights and it is about 40 miles to work in northeastern Ohio weather. The best thing I’ve done to mine is to install a Viper Smart Start system on it. The transmission fluid is fairly thick and takes a while to warm up. It’s nice to go out to warm car that I don’t have to let the transmission warm before drive.

I own a ralliart in Australia, the Sun roof is a factory option and I recon that you're recaros have been installed. Recaros only come in evo X here

Hello! Great choice in a daily/winter vehicle. I have the sedan version. This weekend I did a td06 20g upgrade with a 9 wheel billet blade. Full hot parts kit from MAperformance including a tubular manifold, 02 eliminator vta downpipe, id 1050x injectors, aero fuel pump, synapse diverter valve and other bolt ons parts including 4in fmic, ic piping , test pipe injen intake and cat back. Basemapped for the weekend and will be tuned tomorrow. I consider it a wolf in sheeps clothing when one opens up its potential.