Mitsubishi LANCER EVOLUTION-VII 2001, Technical Information Manual

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BODY -
Main Body
4-5
STEEL PLATE WITH UNEVEN THICKNESS
Due to the adoption of steel plate with uneven thickness* for the following parts, the incorporate structure
of uneven thickness has improved impact safety and has reduced weight.
1. The thickness of the front end crossmember outer applied at the right side of the vehicle has been
increased.
2. The thickness of the front side member inner applied at the rear has been increased.
3. The thickness of the center pillar reinforcement applied at the upper has been increased.
NOTE
*: Steel plates with different thickness welded together to make one steel plate
The thickness of the center pillar reinforcement
applied above this part has been increased.
(With the side outer panel removed)
The thickness of the front side member
inner applied behind this part has been
increased.
The thickness of the front end crossmember outer
applied at the right side of the vehicle from this part has
been increased.