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Thread: 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage DE (Garage entry)

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    2015
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    Daily. Driven.

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    Errands = 4 bags of grass that easily fits in the car. Also, did 4 bags of leaves as well. I think I could have easily fitted 5 bags.
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    Just a Evo X parked next to the Mirage
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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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    Snow has fallen here. We got about a good 2-3 inches of snow. Took her out for a spin just to see how she did.

    Traction Control On:
    In my opinion, it's pretty good. It definitely regulates the car from massive wheel-spin. When it 'senses' a slide on the front wheels, it will automatically adjust itself to slow down and make sure you don't crash or slide any further. It will do everything it can to prevent it from sliding any further. You can hear and feel the abs and sensors working.
    From a stop, even with 2 inches or so of slushy snow, the car relieves itself from too much wheel spin. Acceleration isn't bad, especially with a manual transmission. Compared to my 02' Maxima I had, there's far less wheel spin probably because the Mirage is lighter and has much more skinnier tires. The traction control repeatedly flashes to notify you that it's working very hard as well, haha. But really, traction control does it's job really well in the snow. Personally, I'd rather have it off. I feel likeI'm not in complete control of the car. TC is great for your average daily driving snow experience but if you really want to feel how the car drives in the winter, turn off the TC.


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    Took her for a spin in the snow. Surprisingly, the rear doesn't slide as bad as others. It handles fairly well in the snow.

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    I'll be doing a few autocross events this year!
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    It was about 40 degrees (f) and some winds. Had to take her out. It's strange getting spring weather in early March, but what the heck! I'll take it!

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    Finally got time to put the tires on rims that I borrowed from my brother. They are 15s. I didn't look at the exact size and offset but as you can see, they're much beefier than the 165s.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2of9 View Post
    I'll be doing a few autocross events this year!
    Quote Originally Posted by 2of9 View Post
    Finally got time to put the tires on rims that I borrowed from my brother. They are 15s. I didn't look at the exact size and offset but as you can see, they're much beefier than the 165s.
    More pictures!

    Have you run any autocross yet?

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    We got roughly 15 inches of snow. Even in knee-high snow, at a stop, it didnt have any issues plowing through! Love it.

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    Very impressive! Are you running on snow tires?
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by Daox View Post
    Very impressive! Are you running on snow tires?
    Yep! Man, snow tires are day and night compared to the stock Enasaves. I've got 175 65 14 General Altimax Arctics all around. Definitely much more 'grip' on the snow. It's difficult to even make the rear 'slide' in the snow. Which is a good thing. Snow tires definitely help


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