HKS Hipermax IV GT Coilovers Suspension Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 5-6 CP9A

Code No. 80230-AM003

Awesome control and comfort ride on the street for a sporty drive. The new Max IV sporty suspension.

Engine

4G63

Model Year

98/01 - 01/01

Damping force adjustment

30 steps

30 steps

Base valve

-

-

Height adjustable lower bracket

â—‹

â—‹

Upper mount

Spherical bearing

Rubber

Inverted/Normal type

Inverted

Normal

Damper/Spring layout

Coilover

Coilover

Spring rate change at factory

Possible

Possible

Damping force adjustment with wire

-

-

Helper spring
(Spring rate N/mm)

â—‹ ( 19.8 )

â—‹ ( 19.8 )

Ride Height

mm

Factory *2

Test data

Adjustable range
High - Low *3

Drivable range
High - Low *4

FRONT

Ride height *1

640

←

676 ～ 610

676 ～ 618

Against stock

-46

←

-10 ～ -76

-10 ～ -68

REAR

Ride height *1

620

←

648 ～　582

648 ～　587

Against stock

-28

←

0 ～ -66

0 ～ -61

*1. Height from road surface to fender arch.
*2. Height at factory is the data tested at HKS with the setting of Full Kit. (HKS' recommended setting.)
*3. Adjustable range (However, the lowest value may not be road legal.
Even within the adjustable range, car body, arm etc. may contact. In such case, it will be hard to drive.
Damper oil leakage or any other problems caused by low ride height setting from the factory setting will void the warranty of the product.)
*4. Drivable range that there is no contact of car body or arms etc. (However, change of tire/wheel size may cause a problem.)
Caution). Actual data depends on each vehicle.

Kit information

Spring of Full Kit

F

R

Spring rate N/mm(kgf/mm)

69 ( 7 )

59 ( 6 )

Free height (mm)

200

200

Spring type

Straight

Straight

Recommended range to change spring rate N/mm(kgf/mm)

±20 ( 2 )

±20 ( 2 )

Specification of damper

F

R

Damping force (Rebound/Damping)N*

1000 / 330

730 / 200

Default position of dial

15

15

Remaining damper stroke (Rebound/Damping)mm

63 / 53

70 / 65

* The value of the damping force is at piston speed of 0.1m/sec.

Setting data

F

R

Default

Test

Drivable limit
High *

Drivable limit
Low *

Default

Test

Drivable limit
High *

Drivable limit
Low *

Length of
case (mm)

283

←

307

275

390

←

407

390

Spring
Set length(mm)

239

←

229

257

246

←

241

272

Length to ride hight
adjuster (mm)

53

←

87

27

61

←

83

35

Lever ratio

1.05

1.28

* Refer to the above explanation *3 of ride height information for drivable high and low limitations.

Test vehicle information

F

R

Vehicle weight kg

841

570

Tire size (Air pressure) kPa

225 / 45 - 17 ( 220 )

225 / 45 - 17 ( 190 )

Wheel size

7.5 JJ × 17 off 38

7.5 JJ × 17 off 38

Alignment
(Toe/Camber)

Test data

0 mm / -1°30'

in 2 mm / -1°30'

Standard value

0 ± 3 mm / -1°00' ± 30'

in 3 ± 2 mm / -1°00' ± 30'

* Test data at HKS.

Parts List * It may be changed without prior notice.

Point

・We have developed MAX IV for comfortable in the town drive and have competitive drive at the track. However the main use should be street, not the racing. The smooth movement of the suspension provide comfortable ride. The Evo is a sporty car so we have set it to suit it. HKS has developed MAX IV from 0, so it has 1 kg up of front spring from MAX III and it has better roadholding and less under steer. MAX IV has awesome drive feeling and have better performance.
* Rear spring seat has 374mm shortest case and length at 31mm thread position for avoid interference.
* If rear tire interfere with fender when bumping, please extend the case length and use bump touch. But if it extends t...