Ohlins Road and Track Coilovers – 2003-2006 Mitsubishi Evo

Ohlins Road & Track Coilovers – 2003-2006 Mitsubishi Evo VIII / IX

Rally DNA Meets Swedish Suspension Engineering
The Ohlins Road & Track Coilovers for the 2003-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII and IX bring DFV technology and monotube precision to a car with genuine World Rally Championship heritage. The Evo VIII and IX were direct road-going derivatives of Mitsubishi’s WRC program, using a turbocharged 4G63 engine and ACD/AYC all-wheel-drive system that could be found in slightly different form on competitive rally stages worldwide. Ohlins, which has its own WRC suspension history, is the natural suspension partner for cars built to this standard.

DETAILS

• Patented Dual Flow Valve (DFV) technology for consistent damping in both compression and rebound
• Monotube damper architecture for improved response and heat dissipation
• Height adjustable via strut body, not spring perch, for more precise ride height tuning
• 20+ click adjustable damping range for road and track configurations
• Inverted front strut design for reduced unsprung weight and improved steering feel
• Aluminum shock bodies for lightweight construction and improved cooling
• Rebuildable and serviceable by Ohlins dealers
• ISO 9227 corrosion salt spray tested
• Compatible with OEM top mounts
• Dustcovers and spring preload adjuster included
• All necessary hardware and ride height adjustment tool included
• Two-year warranty

DFV Technology on the AYC AWD Platform
The Evo VIII and IX’s Active Yaw Control system actively manipulates rear torque distribution to aid rotation through corners — one of the most sophisticated active chassis systems available on a production car of that era. The suspension’s damper behavior directly influences how well AYC can do its job, because the system needs each wheel’s contact patch to maintain consistent, predictable grip to be effective. Ohlins’ Dual Flow Valve ensures each damper responds consistently in both compression and rebound, giving the AYC system a stable, predictable chassis to work with. The monotube design handles heat better than conventional alternatives during the sustained hard driving that Evo owners are known for.

Adjustability for the Committed Evo Owner
Strut body ride height adjustment preserves the Evo’s suspension geometry across the full lowering range. The 20+ click damping adjuster covers street and track configurations, and front top hats with camber adjustment allow further optimization for time attack or track day setups. The inverted front strut design reduces unsprung mass and sharpens the steering precision that is so central to the Evo driving experience. All hardware, dustcovers, and a ride height adjustment tool are included.

Built for a Car That Lives at the Limit
Aluminum shock bodies keep weight low and manage operating temperature during the hard use that Evo owners subject their cars to. The rebuildable design allows the system to be serviced through the Ohlins dealer network rather than replaced outright, which matters for a platform that tends to attract dedicated, long-term owners. The two-year warranty covers the system from installation.

Why Choose Ohlins

Ohlins has been engineering suspension systems for motorsport at the highest levels since 1976, supplying teams in MotoGP, Formula 1, and World Rally Championship. That racing heritage is not just marketing — it is reflected in the materials, tolerances, and engineering decisions that go into every Road & Track unit. The DFV technology, the rebuildable monotube architecture, and the corrosion testing standards are all direct products of Ohlins’ competition experience applied to street and track use. When you put Ohlins under your car, you are getting a product validated under conditions far more demanding than anything most owners will ever encounter.

The RallySport Take

The Evo VIII and IX are among the most capable performance AWD cars ever built at any price, and they deserve a suspension upgrade that matches their capability. Ohlins DFV technology works with the AYC platform in a way that a basic coilover cannot, delivering consistent damping behavior that gives the active chassis systems better information to work with. If you are serious about what your Evo VIII or IX can do on a track, at autocross, or on a demanding road, the Ohlins Road & Track system is the suspension we would put on it.

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