Hi all,
New here to the forum, and to owning a CJ Lancer (years back I owned a little '02 CE Coupe). Anyway, mostly just looking to put a nice exhaust on the new Lancer I've bought; a second-hand 2011 ES CJ Lancer, although part of the reason I'm here is to try to confirm whether it's an 11 or possibly a 12 model.
The dealership/ rego papers have it down as a 2011 Lancer, however, the build date is 01/2012. And the main difference I seem to note between an 11 and 12 is the run of the exhaust; 11 is more central and does an east west bend at the axle back component, whereas 12 seems to be offset to driver's side (in Aus) and exhuast runs over back axle..
Is this correct? Can anyone confirm that it's a 2012 model, if my exhaust is offset and runs over back axle?
I've learnt all this in the past week, when trying to purchase a new exhaust. Just looking at an axle back system at this point, but looks like I'll have to import from US
Thanks heaps, for any assistance and expertise
Cheers
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Re: New member, with query about Year/ Model of CJ Lancer
2012 model classified MY12 not sure where that can be found on car. MY12 cross over point much the same except for miner facelift items and interior instrument panel variations to current model. muffler running across in earlier models.
Look up car sales on internet and have a look see at the differences.
Look up car sales on internet and have a look see at the differences.
Re: New member, with query about Year/ Model of CJ Lancer
You are right about the exhaust for MY12, it is a smaller oval unit on drivers side.
Also some other changes to MY12 are no rear swaybar, under bonnet are only two bolt points for fenders whereas earlier had four (front points removed which affects mounting of some aftermarket gas struts), crankcase has a different moulding such that common lightened crank pulleys won't fit, and MY12 came with electric power steering as opposed to hydraulic.
Also some other changes to MY12 are no rear swaybar, under bonnet are only two bolt points for fenders whereas earlier had four (front points removed which affects mounting of some aftermarket gas struts), crankcase has a different moulding such that common lightened crank pulleys won't fit, and MY12 came with electric power steering as opposed to hydraulic.
Re: New member, with query about Year/ Model of CJ Lancer
Hi guys,
Thanks for the info. So (after seeing something in another post about it), I had a look on the passenger's side for the plate with info on it, and for mine, it actually says SEP 11 build date, but the model ends with M12, which my guess, confirms that it is a MY12?!
But yeah, I'm looking at getting an SRS axleback exhaust from CA, so really wanting to make sure I've got the right details, and buy the right part. Everything I've seen and read now though, I am pretty confident that it's an MY12, and the exhaust that I'm looking at should fit on perfectly. Now to have the funds for it..
Cheers
Thanks for the info. So (after seeing something in another post about it), I had a look on the passenger's side for the plate with info on it, and for mine, it actually says SEP 11 build date, but the model ends with M12, which my guess, confirms that it is a MY12?!
But yeah, I'm looking at getting an SRS axleback exhaust from CA, so really wanting to make sure I've got the right details, and buy the right part. Everything I've seen and read now though, I am pretty confident that it's an MY12, and the exhaust that I'm looking at should fit on perfectly. Now to have the funds for it..
Cheers
Re: New member, with query about Year/ Model of CJ Lancer
I had a similar issue, when I purchased my brand new Lancer in 2012 the sales guys mentioned it was a 2012 model however the MY2011?
TW77
Re: New member, with query about Year/ Model of CJ Lancer
Always work off the complience plate on the vehicle
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Re: New member, with query about Year/ Model of CJ Lancer
This is a pic of my exhaust (hopefully it uploads ok)..
And this is a link to the exhaust I'm looking at getting
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mits-Lancer- ... 1438.l2649
Re: New member, with query about Year/ Model of CJ Lancer
jjb wrote:
This is a pic of my exhaust (hopefully it uploads ok)..
And this is a link to the exhaust I'm looking at getting
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mits-Lancer- ... 1438.l2649
That photo shows tip offset to one side. Should be central!!
Re: New member, with query about Year/ Model of CJ Lancer
What do you mean? Should be central if it is MY11? That is what I have gathered, which from what I have also gathered, means it's actually an MY12..
Seems to be that 12-onwards, the exhaust is offset to driver's side, and runs over back axle.. And the exhausts that I have found available on eBay seem to confirm that..
Seems to be that 12-onwards, the exhaust is offset to driver's side, and runs over back axle.. And the exhausts that I have found available on eBay seem to confirm that..
Re: New member, with query about Year/ Model of CJ Lancer
jjb wrote:What do you mean? Should be central if it is MY11? That is what I have gathered, which from what I have also gathered, means it's actually an MY12..
Seems to be that 12-onwards, the exhaust is offset to driver's side, and runs over back axle.. And the exhausts that I have found available on eBay seem to confirm that..
Not referring to muffler just the outlet tip at the rear. As it is on my MY15!?
Re: New member, with query about Year/ Model of CJ Lancer
Ah, right.. I'm with you. Possibly changed tip position post-12?! But yours runs same position as this, otherwise?
Re: New member, with query about Year/ Model of CJ Lancer
Normally model year doesn't coincide with build year, next years models usually come out mid year before. Eg. (dates not exact) MY12 can be built from July 2011 until June 2012.
From photo it looks like a >MY12 and the linked muffler should fit.
Some food for thought, do you have a CVT? If so i'd suggest to steer clear of exhaust mods as they can be noisy and droning.
From photo it looks like a >MY12 and the linked muffler should fit.
Some food for thought, do you have a CVT? If so i'd suggest to steer clear of exhaust mods as they can be noisy and droning.
Re: New member, with query about Year/ Model of CJ Lancer
Thanks for info
Sorry, what is a CVT? I'm looking to get a Ralliart Air Intake and K&N filter (or similar; TOG is $70 on eBay and looks to be ok), which I will probably do before the exhaust, but still keen on an exhaust although don't want one too loud. They all seem to be the same 2.5" with 4" tip though, and I just want a direct fit/ no welding, modding, etc.
Sorry, what is a CVT? I'm looking to get a Ralliart Air Intake and K&N filter (or similar; TOG is $70 on eBay and looks to be ok), which I will probably do before the exhaust, but still keen on an exhaust although don't want one too loud. They all seem to be the same 2.5" with 4" tip though, and I just want a direct fit/ no welding, modding, etc.
Re: New member, with query about Year/ Model of CJ Lancer
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Re: New member, with query about Year/ Model of CJ Lancer
Ah, cheers for that. No, mine's just straight manual
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