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    The Rage
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    Mirage ES
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    Mitsubishi Side Sill Extensions

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    Weighted shift knob

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    Custom SRI with K&N filter

    Eibach Pro Kit
    Doax Rear Sway Bar

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    15x5 5Zigen Pro Racer GN+ wheels (15x5 +45)
    175/55/15 Nankang AS-II tires

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    Just one pic right now (it's not great). I just picked up the side sill extensions and will get some lowering springs here, too.

    I can wholeheartedly say that the jump from 165/65/14 Dunlop Enesaves to 195/50/15 Yokohama S.Drives is the single-handled most dramatic change in wheel/tire performance I've ever felt in nearly 25 years of driving. It totally transformed the car. Can't wait to get springs on it!

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    Looks nice too!
    Custom Mirage products: Cruise control kit, Glove box light, MAF sensor housing, Rear sway bar, Upper grill block

    Current project: DIY Nitrous oxide setup for ~$100

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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 47.2 mpg (US) ... 20.1 km/L ... 5.0 L/100 km ... 56.7 mpg (Imp)


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    Nice Dude! Now get the sills on!
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    Do I detect a Micra parked ahead of you?
    Zero, 2014 ES Plus 5MT, written off but not forgotten.
    Zero II, 2014 SE, 5MT, climate She's HOME now!
    Shelby AKA "Cute", 2017 ES 5MT, A/C.

    Mirage owners look at the world differently than everyone else, but in a better way
    We're driving the Beetle of the 21st century, the greatest small car now available!

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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2017 Mirage ES PLus 1.2 manual: 39.0 mpg (US) ... 16.6 km/L ... 6.0 L/100 km ... 46.8 mpg (Imp)


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    Quote Originally Posted by Wallythacker View Post
    Do I detect a Micra parked ahead of you?
    Looks like a Yaris to me. We don't have Micras in the US ;-) Eventhough, his other car is about as rare as they come too.
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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 63.2 mpg (US) ... 26.9 km/L ... 3.7 L/100 km ... 75.9 mpg (Imp)


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    Yeah, it's a Yaris. I do wish we got the Micra in the States, however.

    I'm waiting for the weather to warm up a bit before doing the sills, as I want the plastic adhesive film to adhere well.

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    Got a couple of better pics of the MB Revolt wheels and Yokohama S.Drives (195/50/15). Hope to do something about the wheel gap soon. It's absolutely incredible the difference a more high-performance tire makes on these little cars. I'd go as far as to say I've never owned a car in which tires made such a huge difference in performance.

    If you're reading this and wondering what your first upgrade to your Mirage should be, it should be wider, stickier tires.

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    I totally agree. I have 205/50/15 tires and it's crazy how much better the car feels! Feels much more 'grounded' and the car doesn't 'shift' weight as much during turns too.


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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 43.4 mpg (US) ... 18.5 km/L ... 5.4 L/100 km ... 52.2 mpg (Imp)


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