Q1) Is Inspira worth to buy over fake inspira? Are the specs the same?
A1) Definately worth as specs are the same except for minor localisation of non crucial parts. If it is less worthy, why are the fake inspira owners so pissed off with Mitsu n Proton & even locked up their forum from "non-ori" car owners? Only battle is within yourself if u can live with a Proton brand and ur MIL asking "WHY PROTON NOT HONDA OR TOYOTA OR Gheyfai?"

Q2) Is Inspira 2mm shorter than fake inspira?
A2) Yes, Inspira body fitting gaps are narrower thus not surprising a 2mm shorter body but chassis remains same specs.

Q3) Why Inspira complain got sound here and there? Fake Inspira got ah?
A3) All these are inherent from Mitsu. Please google fake inspira forums in other countries and you may find a fix from there.

Q4) Why Inspira suspension is softer?
A4) Proton has classified this as a family sedan for comfort rather than sports aspirated as compared to "GT" shark nose fake version. Therefore the softer springs and 16" rims (as per the "GS" non shark nose version)

Q5) Why is the rear Anti roll bar (ARB) slimmer?
A5) Fake inspira has a "tail happy" characteristic (rear wheels lose traction going fast corners that can be corrected by counter-steering aka drift). Proton has decided to make this car more manageable by loosing this character and making the car safer at corners. Setback is more body roll.

Q6) Is Inspira using Mivec engine?
A6) Yes, all Inspira uses the same 4B10 or 4B11 engine; with exception for Stewpik's car which uses ever famous Campro.

Old Town Kopitiam
3 TWO Square
Unit C-21-01
No 2, Jalan 19/1
46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Tel +603 7957 2323

Time: 9:30pm till close

See you there!

Did you know? (For those who are lazy to read the 'misspeeled' manual)

1) You can use the D-paddle without moving the gear stick and turn it off by holding the right paddle for >1sec
2) You can enable auto-unlock at authorized SC (You can program it to auto-unlock once it's at P, no it cannot auto-lock while at D (funny design))
3) Our Inspira can do wheel spin if you rev it up to 4k rpm and shift from N to D
4) With the door locked, you can just pull the door lever and the lock will pop to unlock position
5) From others feedback, using Ron 92 and Ron 97 petrol doesn't give much diff in terms of power & FC
6) Auto lock, press lock & press the Unlock button then wait for about 30 seconds (without open the door) the car will automatically LOCK and the single will blink
7) You cannot rev to red line when in 'N' the ECU stops you from doing so REV goes up to 4.5k n stay at 4.5k
8) Your wiper can turn and wipe faster when above 80km/h, and at the same time the radio volume is automatically increased
8) With your car engine off, put on your seat belt then insert car key and turn half way through, no beeps~
apparently that's for seat belt reminder
9) Switch off your engine and you can still wind down or up the window (for approx 30 sec until the led indicator switch off)
10) The window power (30secs) explained earlier is deactivated if either of the front doors is opened (not just driver side) which may explain why it didn't work for some when tested
11) When you switch off your car, the cabin light turns on, but its not as bright, after you open the car door, it gets brighter
12) You can switch off auto-mod (auto choosing interior or exterior air cycle) by hold off right most aircond button until it sound beep beep (For auto aircond function only)
13) When the car is alarmed, immobilizer will beep for 10 secs, from inside
14) There are 2 temperature sensors
- for interior temperature (for the automatic air cond), near your left knee and on top, beside the map light
- external one that is displayed on the screen, in the middle between the wipers
15) Push the signal stick up for left & down for right (quick tap twice) but not until it click, it will blink for 6 times then auto off (for switching lanes?)
16) Our rear Brakes are 2-in-1, Disc and Drum, Disc for pedal brake, Drum for handbrake (Perfect for handbrake turns)

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17) Inside the arm rest, just behind the cover, there's a tissue compartment (note the small space for tucking in pocket sized tissue)
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18) You can turn off the radio by pressing the 'mode' button on the steering control for more then 2 seconds
19) The anti-mist for the rear window will turn off by itself after 20 minutes
20) You can enable the auto cruise for 1.8 CVT with the autocruise button (aftermarket around RM250)
21) The alarm will not be triggered if you lock the car with the remote button and trying to open the door manually with the key, apparently it will be triggered if you smash your car or trying to open it with an illegal duplicate key
22) To test whether the alarm works or not, simply lock yourself inside the car, and manually unlock the door and open it, the alarm will sound then
23) In order to open the car trunk, you need to press the remote button twice, within 5 seconds time frame (You can also pull the trunk lever inside the car twice, but you would look like an idiot doing so)
24) You can open the car trunk without unlocking the alarm, the alarm will still be on
25) The intermittent wiper will become continuous if you are driving more than 60 km/j, set it the fastest intermittent, then the sensor will be activated
26) In order for the MIVEC to kicks in, you need to rev above 4.5k rpm (unlike vTEC, there's no significant sound to determine, but the car will start to push more than ordinary)
27) No, there's no hidden TURBO lying inside the mivec engine
28) No, the car will not fly if you install the spoiler, let it be aftermarket or the OEM
29) There a difference in the console meter between Inspira and Lancer, Inspira's rpm is on the right, speedo meter on the left, whereas Lancer's rpm is on the left and speedo on the right
30) There's a hole at the passenger side, right at the left bottom, no, that's not for tucking your 'secret weapon', it's meant for the flare (can get it at halfcut RM20) Purpose? burn it at your new year party or any occasion that requires it
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31) To quickly distinguish between a converted EVO X and the real EVO X is by the fuel cap, EVO X comes with a rectangular shaped whereas Inspira is in circular shaped.
32) To quickly distinguish between a converted Inspira-Lancer and the real Lancer is by ...oh maybe I shouldn't reveal this first.
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33) The Headlights will turn off by itself, once the engine is off. There'll be an indicator, but if you choose to ignore, the Headlights will be off automatically
34) If you hear your engine noise sounds harsher/rougher than normal could be due to the air filter box not properly closed/attached : see this :Air filter box

Some of the items have been extracted from the manual and others feedback whereas the rest is no basis more reliable than my own meandering experience.

LZ Source: http://forum.lancerzone.com/index.php?s ... 222&st=200
(The original listing was not taken LZ, the LZ source is mentioned to acknowledge the existance of the info)

- MIVEC - Wikipedia entry
- Mitsubishi 4B1 engine - Wikipedia entry
- 4B12 info from mitsubishi-motors.com

Big thanks to ckk125 to confirm for us with ECOTINT!

Front Windscreen (Solar Tint)
Ray Barrier 80
Visible Light Transmission -> 80%( JPJ min VLT is 65%)
Ultraviolet (UV) Rejected  -> 99%
Infrared (IR) Rejected -> 80%
Total Solar Energy/Heat Rejected -> 50%

Rear Windscreen (Solar Tint)
Ray Barrier(RB-01)
Visible Light Transmission -> 63%
Ultraviolet (UV) Rejected -> 99%
Infrared (IR) Rejected -> 95%
Total Solar Energy/Heat Rejected -> 60%

4 Side Windows (Security Tint)
Ray Barrier signature class AEGIS 6 MIL
Visible Light Transmission -> 58%
Ultraviolet (UV) Rejected -> 99.5%
Infrared (IR) Rejected -> 97%
Total Solar Energy/Heat Rejected -> 64%

Tranquility Black III A0168 by Sime Kansai Paint Sdn Bhd
Plum Red A0183 by PPG Coating (M) Sdn Bhd
Genetic Silver A0166 by PPG Coating (M) Sdn Bhd
Solid White III A0169 by Nippon Paint
Indiana Grey II A0198 by PPG Coating (M) Sdn Bhd

Info from XCInspire using an uncalibrated weighter:
Stock Rim - 8.7kg
Continential CCS5 - 9.2kg
LGT Rim - 11.7kg
Taiwan Rim - approx 9.1kg
225/45/18 Tyre - 10.5kg
215/45/18 Tyre - approx. 10.3kg

SPARK PLUG:
MAKER IDENTIFICATION No.
NGK FR6EI
DENSO K20PSR-B8

ENGINE OIL FILTER:
Product Code: M1001002700464
The quality of replacement filters varies considerably. Only high quality filters should be used to assure most efficient service.
Genuine oil filters require that the filter is capable of withstanding a pressure of 1,765 kPa (256 psi) are high quality filters and are recommended as follows:
Mitsubishi Oil Filter Part Number: MD360935 or equivalent
Engine Oil Filter Selection
This vehicle is equipped with a full-flow, throw-away oil filter.
The same type of filter is recommended as a replacement filter for this vehicle. It is possible, particularly in cold weather, that this vehicle may develop high oil pressure for a short duration. Make sure that any replacement filter used on this vehicle is a high-quality filter. The filter must withstand a pressure of 1,800 kPa (261 psi) [manufacturer's specifications] to avoid filter and ultimately engine damage. The following is a high-quality filter and is strongly recommended for use on this vehicle: Mitsubishi Engine Oil Filter Part number MD360935.
Any replacement oil filter should be installed in accordance with the oil filter manufacturer's installation instructions.

PW857666 - BATTERY (55D23L - WITH HANDLE) (RM364.61)
MN503168 - PANEL,UNDER COVER,FR (RM143.95) - the one below the front bumper, with the 2 fins infront of the front wheels.

2700A242 - TORQUE CONVERTER & AUTOMATIC TRANSA (CVT for INSPIRA) Price : RM 27,753.37

MN502186 - WHEEL,AL 16X6 1/2J(SILVER) - Price : RM 408.50 - inspira sport rim

MN504275 - BACK ASSY, F/SEAT (RM1941.87)
MN504274 - CUSHION ASSY, F/SEAT RH (RM4134.46)

MN502011 - Spring Rear (RM52.16)

RM 1205.37 - 1 UNIT- foglamp

1500A023 Air filter - RM 122.06
Headlamp - RM1.6K
Tail lamp - RM 579
Fuel Filter 1770A106 - RM375.53
MN163236 Spark plug - RM48.33ea
MD360935 oil filter(mitsu) - RM34.71
Alternator Belt - RM387.90

Brake Rear Pad Set - RM286.04
FR Brake Pad Set - RM286.04

front Shock Absorber - RM158.74
rear shock absorber - RM102.91

water pump - RM1130

Side Mirror Housing Cover
LH = MN504195
RH = MN504196 (Not confirmed)

Whole Side Mirror Assembly
LH - MN504179
RH - MN504180

To know the part number and latest retail price of most major parts (if not all).
Download the price lists below:
Inspira 1.8E (A)
Inspira 1.8E (M)
Inspira 2.0E (A)
Inspira 2.0P (A)

- Torque Pro (OBD2 & Car) v1.5.66 for Android devices for bluetooth OBD II reader
- Papago X5 LANDSCAPE mode for Android devices

Proton Inspira Adventure Race

Proton Inspira Eco Challenge

Hollywood stunt driver

Why do you wrap your springs in plastic when installing the absorbers into the car?

Just tiny details we felt is good to keep our products clean and away from all the dirts that could reduce the lifespan of the shocks. A lot of customers that return back to us for servicing is usually surprised to see the springs when removed from the plastic looking like new after a long period of use through our Malaysian road.