Does anyone know if Yakima or Thule or anyone else makes a rear mounted bike rack that fits the hatchback version of the Mirage?
Something like this?
http://www.yakima.com/shop/bike/trunk/kingjoe-pro-2
Does anyone know if Yakima or Thule or anyone else makes a rear mounted bike rack that fits the hatchback version of the Mirage?
Something like this?
http://www.yakima.com/shop/bike/trunk/kingjoe-pro-2
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage 1.2 automatic: 39.7 mpg (US) ... 16.9 km/L ... 5.9 L/100 km ... 47.6 mpg (Imp)
I just called Yakima and they said the Quickback, KingJoe and King Joe Pro all fit the Mirage.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage 1.2 automatic: 39.7 mpg (US) ... 16.9 km/L ... 5.9 L/100 km ... 47.6 mpg (Imp)
Daox (01-28-2014)
Welcome to the forum Madison320.
You know... looking at the top strap in the link you posted, I wonder if it would work with the Mirage's rear spoiler.
Did you get a Mirage?
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 62.4 mpg (US) ... 26.5 km/L ... 3.8 L/100 km ... 74.9 mpg (Imp)
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage 1.2 automatic: 39.7 mpg (US) ... 16.9 km/L ... 5.9 L/100 km ... 47.6 mpg (Imp)
Welcome to the site Madison320.
Thanks for doing the leg work on the bike rack info.
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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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)
Congrats! Make a garage entry if you have a photo!
Treat it nicely and do the normal maintenance, and it'll be fine.So far I really like this car. My main concern now is longevity. At least I have a warranty. This is a big change for me. I've always owned a truck.
The little 1.0L engines in the Metro/Fireflies would easily go 300,000 km with proper care. Rust usually ate those cars up before the mechanicals gave up.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 62.4 mpg (US) ... 26.5 km/L ... 3.8 L/100 km ... 74.9 mpg (Imp)
I spoke with the good folks at Saris, and here's what they said:
"The one thing I notice about the new Mirage is that it has a very large rear spoiler on the top of the hatch. Many vehicles that have similar spoilers like that aren't able to handle trunk racks. In many cases the spoiler is made out of a soft plastic that is unsupported.
Saris has not tested their racks on the Mirage yet."
We have a Saris Bones RS rack, and I will not use it on our Mirages.
Thanks for this thread. I hope we can find a suitable trunk rack.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 53.1 mpg (US) ... 22.6 km/L ... 4.4 L/100 km ... 63.8 mpg (Imp)
Daox (01-28-2014)
Also, don't forget this approach:
From:
Thread: Bike Rack - 2013 Mirage (hitch-mounted approach, minus the hitch)
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 62.4 mpg (US) ... 26.5 km/L ... 3.8 L/100 km ... 74.9 mpg (Imp)
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage 1.2 automatic: 39.7 mpg (US) ... 16.9 km/L ... 5.9 L/100 km ... 47.6 mpg (Imp)