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Today, 12:19 AM

Alex1a1f replied to a thread New Mirage G4 ES owner in Introductions

A fellow PDXr myself. Welcome. Where you located here?

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05-23-2017, 04:34 AM

Alex1a1f replied to a thread Engine Oil for 3A90 Mitsubishi Mirage 2014 in Engines & Transmissions

There is nothing wrong with your engine. A small amount of oil on threads is just fine. If you're not consuming or smoking, then there's no issue. ...

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05-23-2017, 01:55 AM

Alex1a1f replied to a thread Mirage/Attrage facelift? in Mirage / Space Star News

Interesting. I like it... a lot.

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05-22-2017, 11:16 AM

Ranny replied to a thread What is your greatest annoyance about the Mirage? in General Discussion

Maybe not my greatest annoyance, but an annoyance all the same is having to press and old the radio button for several seconds in order to turn off...

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05-22-2017, 03:28 AM

Alex1a1f replied to a thread 2017 bumper replacement in Body & Exterior

$279 shipped. Needs paint. http://www.ebay.com/itm/182582010656

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05-18-2017, 04:10 AM

Alex1a1f replied to a thread High Elevation - Is 87 octane still necessary? in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

I just drove the I70 from Utah and ran 85 through 3-12500' mountain passes and didn't have a single issue.

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05-15-2017, 02:12 AM

Alex1a1f replied to a thread What is your greatest annoyance about the Mirage? in General Discussion

That cruise control doesn't keep a constant speed driving down grades. I miss my Optima for that only reason.

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05-14-2017, 03:31 AM

Alex1a1f replied to a thread What is your greatest annoyance about the Mirage? in General Discussion

In OR.. It's a drive through garage... You pull in, stop, they plug into obd port, start and run for a short time. Unplug and leave. Pretty easy.

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05-14-2017, 02:48 AM

Alex1a1f replied to a thread DIY: HID Projector Retrofit in Body & Exterior

If you buy the H4 hid relay kit... Then yes the High beams remain functional with the H1 projectors. The relay kit will provide constant power to the...

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05-13-2017, 11:31 PM

Ranny replied to a thread What is your greatest annoyance about the Mirage? in General Discussion

In the ES with blue tooth on the steering wheel, it's too easy to push the talk button and the systems blares out 'Link System!'. I've gotten very...

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05-13-2017, 06:47 AM

Alex1a1f replied to a thread BAE :: 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage DE (Garage entry) in Mirage Garage Discussion

You're right...they don't. There's no electrical connections on the rear belts.

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05-12-2017, 01:47 PM

Alex1a1f replied to a thread Mirages/Space Stars spotted in the wild (pics! Not your own car) in General Discussion

Yep... They were. ��

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05-12-2017, 04:02 AM

Alex1a1f replied to a thread Mirages/Space Stars spotted in the wild (pics! Not your own car) in General Discussion

2 at 7600' @ the Grand Canyon

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05-10-2017, 04:29 AM

Alex1a1f replied to a thread Replacement Sparkplug option? in Engines & Transmissions

Welcome to the forms. Start a garage and post some pics. Those plugs are fine man... No worries. Clean them or replace them and you'll be fine. ...

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05-10-2017, 03:13 AM

Alex1a1f replied to a thread DIY: 17+ Rear Reflector LED in Body & Exterior

Looks good man!!

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05-09-2017, 01:26 AM

Alex1a1f replied to a thread Seats height in Interior, Audio & Video

I have a family member who drives his Scion xB in a wheel chair and he replaced his seat air bag with a simulator that makes the SRS system think the...

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05-07-2017, 06:54 PM

Alex1a1f replied to a thread Missing my Mirage in General Discussion

Welcome back. Great car. Any plans?

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05-06-2017, 08:32 PM

Alex1a1f replied to a thread 2017 swap out environmental controls for digital one in Interior, Audio & Video

I just got one a month ago for $25 on Ebay... Definitely a good spare part to have around.

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05-06-2017, 03:45 PM

Alex1a1f replied to a thread Has anyone used Mitsubishi Roadside Assistance? in General Discussion

Yes I have. Read your Roadside Assistance section in the warranty section. It covers problems with the car, not driver problems... aka... Getting...

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05-06-2017, 06:36 AM

Alex1a1f replied to a thread 2017 swap out environmental controls for digital one in Interior, Audio & Video

Would be a large project I'm afraid. The manual knobs actually physically open/close/manipulate/mix all the blending and posiontional flaps/doors...

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05-05-2017, 09:03 PM

Alex1a1f replied to a thread 2017 LED DRLs Installed in Body & Exterior

They are, but the camera does make them look brighter.

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05-05-2017, 03:06 AM

Alex1a1f replied to a thread FS: 17+ LED DRL chrome grill garnish pair in For Sale / Wanted / Web Finds

Bump bumpy bump

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05-04-2017, 11:49 PM

Alex1a1f replied to a thread Traded after 2.5 years / 33k miles - regret buying this car in General Discussion

I love your posts, they're always on point. The fact that you're complaining about your clutch/first gear after what you have pulled/done to it,...

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05-04-2017, 11:44 PM

Alex1a1f started a thread 2017 LED DRLs Installed in Body & Exterior

I installed these LED DRLs into my Mirage:...

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05-04-2017, 10:23 PM

Alex1a1f replied to a thread Projector Headlights and LED Tail lights in Body & Exterior

Any additional things or wiring added to a vehicle, esp on the exterior, needs to be wired as close to OEM looking as possible. Wiring needs to be...

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05-04-2017, 09:50 PM

Alex1a1f replied to a thread Projector Headlights and LED Tail lights in Body & Exterior

One suggestion... Follow where to connect the wires and harness... But don't Follow how this is Done. This is shoddy at best. It's s mess. Don't ever...

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05-03-2017, 11:24 AM

Ranny replied to a thread 6 Month review Dott and Dolores ‘17 ES. in Reviews by Mirage / Space Star Owners (and tire-kickers)

Agree about the dealership experience. My dealership was the worst new car dealership I've ever visited - and I've been in a lot of them. But, at...

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05-03-2017, 02:14 AM

Alex1a1f replied to a thread What did you do to your Mirage today? in General Discussion

Installed heated mirrors... DIY to follow.

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