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Today, 05:55 PM

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

Hey dspace9 I get where you are coming from - I don't disagree with you. Sorry if I set you off. I also remember when cars didn't have passenger...

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Today, 11:18 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Utcopper :: 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage es (Garage entry) in Mirage Garage Discussion

Seems all this started with repairing the bumper cover, but it all goes together. How about some walkaround pictures or even a video? I can see...

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Today, 03:14 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Tesla Model 3 crash at 100 mph sends burning battery cells flying into homes in The Lounge

He was impaired?

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Today, 12:56 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Started driving my Mirage in 2nd gear from a stop in General Discussion

Wow - I hope not! I thought we were rolling and not a dead stop, but I didn't commit it to memory. I'll have to go by your recollection. :)

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Yesterday, 11:47 PM

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

Wouldn't it be funny if all Mirage Forum members removed their side-view mirrors? Would make it easy to spot us all on the road haha. What...

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Yesterday, 10:07 PM

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

He did - some time ago: Here's on a loaner: Mirage aero mods for better fuel economy: 4.5% improvement @ 90 km/h / 56 mph Tim & Darin...

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Yesterday, 09:32 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Tesla Model 3 crash at 100 mph sends burning battery cells flying into homes in The Lounge

Sounds like a bad case of operator error! :eek: Reminds me of this one: Mentor man dies after car launches up embankment, hits third floor of...

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Yesterday, 07:10 PM

Eggman replied to a thread COVID-19 Discussion in The Lounge

Nurses getting fired in the middle of a pandemic?? That’s crazy talk. :eek: Got a link to that story?

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Yesterday, 03:25 PM

Eggman replied to a thread COVID-19 Discussion in The Lounge

Of all extra appendages to grow you pick a tail. :)

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Yesterday, 03:19 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Improving throttle control in Technical Discussion

You can start with making the list. There have been a few mentioned but I'm sure there are others. It would make an interesting discussion.

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11-22-2020, 09:22 PM

Eggman replied to a thread any alternative to roof molding/weatherstrip? in Body & Exterior

Most yards will ship. Call around or have your favorite local junkyard find one.

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11-22-2020, 08:29 PM

Eggman replied to a thread DIY: Warm Air Intake Version 2.0 in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

Yeah most plumbing fittings aren’t designed to deal with vibration.

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11-22-2020, 08:15 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Electronic Throttle Controller in Technical Discussion

Wouldn’t want a twitchy throttle if the road conditions take a turn for the worst. And that happens a lot around these parts. Which brings up...

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11-22-2020, 08:00 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Electronic Throttle Controller in Technical Discussion

Did I call it weak? I thought I called it modest haha.

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11-22-2020, 07:55 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Electronic Throttle Controller in Technical Discussion

Hey Alex1a1f, can the settings be changed on the fly or do you have to be stopped?

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11-22-2020, 07:48 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Electronic Throttle Controller in Technical Discussion

I figured as much but I get the impression not everyone does.

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11-22-2020, 07:08 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Electronic Throttle Controller in Technical Discussion

Not sure if the discussion is about a modestly powered three-cylinder engine or throttle response (lag?) If it’s about 78hp, this won’t generate...

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11-22-2020, 06:38 PM

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

Nothing cheap that’s for sure. :eek:

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11-22-2020, 05:11 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Electronic Throttle Controller in Technical Discussion

Why not just mash the gas pedal harder? Lots cheaper and no funny electronics to worry about.

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11-22-2020, 05:06 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Would you buy this? in Body & Exterior

Only if it comes with the five-lug wheel upgrade to handle all the extra power.

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11-22-2020, 04:28 PM

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

Looks great. Thanks for sharing your results. :cool: Does Summit carry trim rings?

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11-22-2020, 03:51 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Fuel Efficient 15-Inch Wheels and Tires in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

Looks real nice. :cool:

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11-22-2020, 02:59 AM

Eggman replied to a thread DIY: Warm Air Intake Version 2.0 in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

Yet another great write up Top_Fuel, and lots of pictures too. So how long have you been running this? Any other improvements that you would...

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11-21-2020, 09:58 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Started driving my Mirage in 2nd gear from a stop in General Discussion

Yeah that’s a technique taught years ago to avoid wheel spin in slippery conditions but traction control takes care of that nowadays.

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11-21-2020, 09:52 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Video: Mitsubishi USA's "Extreme MPG Mirage hypermiling contest" in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

Not sure if they used manuals or CVTs but I’m not surprised at those results especially in a hot desert. Plus there is a 1700’ drop in elevation...

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11-21-2020, 07:56 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Video: Mitsubishi USA's "Extreme MPG Mirage hypermiling contest" in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

Updated original post with another video - presumably the same video but on the Keene Mitsubishi Youtube channel. Thanks Keene Mitsubishi!

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11-21-2020, 07:35 PM

Eggman replied to a thread COVID-19 Discussion in The Lounge

Good point although there are situations where a germ can be a real threat such as a transplant or intensive care unit. I say this without sarcasm...

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11-21-2020, 06:12 PM

Eggman replied to a thread auto folding side mirror in Body & Exterior

I replaced my left side mirror using a replacement from Rock Auto. It bolted to the door just fine but was different from the OEM - parts like the...

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11-21-2020, 05:08 PM

Eggman replied to a thread auto folding side mirror in Body & Exterior

That would be super handy if the Mirage mirrors were the same as the Lancer. Have you seen any online parts stores that list the same mirror for...

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