HKS 80330-AM002 Hipermax S Coilover Kit Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII VIII IX

Vehicle Fitment

• 2001-2002 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII (CT9A; 4G63 2.0L Turbo I4; AWD) - Full Kit (Front & Rear)
• 2003-2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII (CT9A; 4G63 2.0L Turbo I4; AWD) - Full Kit (Front & Rear)
• 2004-2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII MR (CT9A; 4G63 2.0L Turbo I4; AWD) - Full Kit (Front & Rear)
• 2005-2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX (CT9A; 4G63 2.0L Turbo I4; AWD) - Full Kit (Front & Rear)
• 2006-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR (CT9A; 4G63 2.0L Turbo I4; AWD) - Full Kit (Front & Rear)
• 2005-2007 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution Wagon (CT9W; 4G63 2.0L Turbo I4; AWD) - Full Kit (Front & Rear)

Fitment Notes

• Covers all CT9A and CT9W chassis variants - Evo VII, VIII, VIII MR, IX, IX MR, and Wagon
• This is the standard rubber front upper mount version - for the front pillow ball (spherical bearing) upper mount variant, see part 80330-AM002P
• Front upper mount type: Rubber; Front damper layout: Inverted; Rear damper layout: Normal
• This item ships via UPS or FedEx only - standard ground freight is not available
• Sold as a complete front and rear coilover kit (4 corners)

Features

• Inverted front damper layout reduces unsprung weight and improves steering response and lateral rigidity under high cornering loads
• Single-tube (monotube) damper construction separates gas and oil for consistent, heat-stable damping across extended hard driving
• HKS Flat Ride Concept (FRC) tuning suppresses low-speed harshness while maintaining planted, controlled behavior during spirited driving
• 30-step damping adjustment via Wide Range (WR) Needle - tunable from street comfort to circuit performance without disassembly
• Dual Preload Valve System (Dual PVS) reduces unnecessary high-speed damping force for improved ride quality without compromising sport response
• Rear helper spring (19.8 N/mm) prevents spring float at full droop and improves low-speed packing behavior
• Length-adjustable shock body allows lowering without spring preload, preserving full suspension travel
• DURA BOOTS and PNE corrosion-coated threads for long-term durability in all conditions
• Manufactured in Japan to HKS specifications; 3-year / 60,000 km warranty coverage

Specifications

• HKS Part Number: 80330-AM002 (supersedes 80300-AM002)
• Compatible Vehicles: Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VII, VIII, VIII MR, IX, IX MR (CT9A); Lancer Evolution Wagon (CT9W)
• Compatible Engine: 4G63 (2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4)
• Spring Rate - Front: 78 N/mm (8.0 kgf/mm)
• Spring Rate - Rear: 59 N/mm (6.0 kgf/mm)
• Free Length - Front: 250 mm (Barrel Type)
• Free Length - Rear: 200 mm
• Damping Force (Front) at 0.1 m/sec - Extension/Compression: 888 N / 476 N
• Damping Force (Rear) at 0.1 m/sec - Extension/Compression: 693 N / 373 N
• Damping Force Adjustment: 30 steps (Front & Rear)
• Helper Spring (Rear): 19.8 N/mm
• Upper Mount - Front: Rubber
• Upper Mount - Rear: Rubber
• Front Damper Layout: Inverted
• Rear Damper Layout: Normal
• Ride Height at Shipment - Front: -34 mm (range: -8 mm to -59 mm)
• Ride Height at Shipment - Rear: -16 mm (range: -5 mm to -71 mm)
• Country of Origin: Japan
• Warranty: 3 Years / 60,000 km

Included Components

• 2x Front HKS Hipermax S Inverted Coilover Assemblies with Rubber Upper Mounts (Left & Right)
• 2x Rear HKS Hipermax S Coilover Assemblies with Rubber Upper Mounts (Left & Right)
• Rear helper spring (19.8 N/mm)
• Hardware and adjustment tools as supplied by HKS

Product Description

The HKS 80330-AM002 Hipermax S is a complete front and rear coilover kit covering all CT9A and CT9W Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution variants from the Evo VII through Evo IX MR, including the Wagon. Built on HKS's monotube damper platform with an inverted front strut design, Flat Ride Concept (FRC) tuning, and Dual Preload Valve System (Dual PVS), this kit is engineered to extract genuine performance from the CT9A's AWD platform while remaining composed and livable on daily road surfaces. Front spring rates of 78 N/mm and rear rates of 59 N/mm are set to manage the CT9A's AWD dynamics without introducing harshness, and a 19.8 N/mm rear helper spring maintains damper contact through the full travel range. The inverted front damper layout reduces unsprung weight and improves cornering rigidity, delivering steering feedback closer to a purpose-built performance car.

Ride height at shipment is set to -34 mm front and -16 mm rear from factory height, with a front adjustment range of -8 mm to -59 mm and rear range of -5 mm to -71 mm. The 30-step WR Needle damping adjustment allows fine-tuning from a single dial without disassembly. Note that this listing is for the standard rubber front upper mount configuration - buyers seeking sharper front steering response should consider the front pillow ball variant, 80330-AM002P. This kit supersedes part number 80300-AM002, ships via UPS or FedEx only, and is backed by HKS's 3-year / 60,000 km manufacturer warranty.