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Thread: nameless :: 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage DE (Garage entry)

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    nameless
    2014
    Mitsubishi
    Mirage DE
    blue
    5 speed

    base model without any options

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    lower grille and letter slot partially blocked (depending on outside air temps), hood gap sealed with bicycle inner tube and pipe insulation, fog light gaps covered in aluminum tape from the inside

    LED bulbs at parking/side marker/license plate lights

    Weathertech side window deflectors

    antenna removed

    removed back seat for sleeping/hauling capacity

    added sound deadening material to back seat/trunk area and hatch door (Protecto-Wrap)

    Weathertech front floor mats

    ScangaugeII, flash drive loaded with music attached to the USB port in the glove box

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    warm air intake made of 3" dryer duct running from intake snout to exhaust manifold heat shield, wrapped in duct insulation

    also insulated the intake tube and airbox

    engine blanket

    Ultra Racing rear anti-sway bar purchased from Evan at NextGenTuning.com

    stock steel wheels have holes covered with aluminum tape, smooth wheel covers made by Hella

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    "Letter slot".

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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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    Haha, yeah that one made me laugh too.

    You car looks very nice!
    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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    I got the VX wheels on this afternoon. They fit fine without modifications.

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        click to view fuel log 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)


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    VX wheels look nice. Doing it for looks or efficiency?

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    Efficiency. These wheels weigh less than 23 pounds each with the 155/80 tires on there.

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    What tire did you go with?
    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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    only 155..

    wow small but also nice for eff..
    me like!

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    The tires are Prime Well PS850. These tires were on the wheels when I got them.

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        click to view fuel log 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)


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    Congrats on the second car!

    My turn to ask questions! -What did you use to seal the hood gaps? I noticed on mine that if I look through the side of the hood gap, I can see straight out the other side as well as out the front. So I will definitely seal around the perimeter of hood.

    I was thinking of using the sticky house door/window gap foam strip that comes in rolls.

    Another question: Do you think there is enough airflow with just the lower slot open?

    Car is looking good!


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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2014 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 66.3 mpg (US) ... 28.2 km/L ... 3.5 L/100 km ... 79.7 mpg (Imp)


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