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Yesterday, 03:48 PM

Eggman replied to a thread whats that noise? in Engines & Transmissions

I don't think I'll be very effective in trying to explain how an alternator works here, but I'll give it a try. Refer to this Wikipedia entry for...

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Yesterday, 11:42 AM

Eggman replied to a thread whats that noise? in Engines & Transmissions

I'm not sure how you could do that. I'm pretty sure the alternator output voltage is controlled by the ECU. I don't recall any alternator...

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Yesterday, 11:38 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Coolant in Technical Discussion

That's a lot of acronyms.

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08-17-2019, 08:25 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Found a new style of Enasave! in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

All good points. Then why does the Mirage typically lose a bit of fuel economy when riding on 175 wide tires instead of the factory 165s?

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08-17-2019, 04:58 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Coolant in Technical Discussion

Hey Mark I hope you don't mind that I embedded the video in your post. I'm sure it will be helpful in explaining what you are saying about coolant...

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08-17-2019, 12:47 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Found a new style of Enasave! in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

I'm pretty sure it includes the hardness of the tire's material, whatever mix of materials it may be composed of. There is a tradeoff between...

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08-16-2019, 08:24 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Engine & transmission aftermarket parts index in Engines & Transmissions

Nice that the dimensions are listed. Should be able to source one locally.

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08-16-2019, 01:38 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Mirage Racing Series Proposed in General Discussion

And autocross is typically at slower speeds with a greater margin of safety. Will you will race your Mirage then? That would be an interesting...

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08-16-2019, 10:09 AM

Eggman replied to a thread whats that noise? in Engines & Transmissions

Though I don't know what caused that noise, I'm certain it isn't caused by higher octane premium gasoline. If there's evidence that disproves this,...

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08-16-2019, 08:56 AM

Eggman replied to a thread whats that noise? in Engines & Transmissions

I was hoping you could share your insights as to how a higher octane fuel would cause noise in an engine. It has been my understanding that it...

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08-16-2019, 08:45 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Mirage Racing Series Proposed in General Discussion

Perhaps you haven't been following Loren's posts on his Mirage that he modified for parking lot racing. He has given up on racing his Mirage, and...

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08-16-2019, 08:27 AM

Eggman replied to a thread whats that noise? in Engines & Transmissions

dspace9 I'm curious, how would higher octane fuel cause problems? I must be missing something here and hopefully you can fill me in.

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08-15-2019, 09:23 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Blacked out hubcaps and wheels in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

I like it. Go Full Vader and do the rest of your car. Play the Imperial March while you're at it.

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08-15-2019, 07:44 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Mirage Racing Series Proposed in General Discussion

Call it the Ambulance Cup for all the roll-over accidents, being a tall- & narrow-bodied vehicle.

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08-14-2019, 08:26 AM

Eggman replied to a thread whats that noise? in Engines & Transmissions

Hello benwerks and welcome to the forum. I can't say I've heard a noise like that out of my 2015. Is sure sounds like the accessory belt. At...

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08-13-2019, 12:39 AM

Eggman replied to a thread 2014 CVT mystery possibly solved in Engines & Transmissions

Not even armadillos. Should have some gators though.

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08-12-2019, 06:40 PM

Eggman replied to a thread 2014 CVT mystery possibly solved in Engines & Transmissions

Ugh I can't see either the bear or the tanker attachments. That would be something interesting to see even if they were sideways.

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08-11-2019, 01:00 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Long Time Mitsubishi Enthusiast! Intake DIY Inside Too :) in Introductions

Hello Powershiftmatt and welcome to the forum. I'm curious - did you make any before and after measurements with your intake mod? I wonder how...

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08-09-2019, 09:28 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Hello, becoming interested in the mirage in Introductions

Like so many cars, the Mirage is very good for transportation. The Mirage is not a race car. Use it for it's designed purpose and it will serve...

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08-06-2019, 03:52 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Hello! New Mirage Owner in Introductions

Hello RhodySpaceStar and welcome to the forum. :)

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08-03-2019, 10:10 PM

Eggman replied to a thread How I bought the cheapest car in Albuquerque in Introductions

Suzandy, that clutch is not being fully released. Either the cable is not adjusted properly, or the clutch disc is shot. The service manual...

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08-03-2019, 12:51 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Crazy high trip mileage + just-ok city mileage = pretty good average in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

Those are some pretty darn good numbers. You can expect them to improve a bit as you get some more miles in. Don't forget the forum has a Fuel...

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08-03-2019, 12:41 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Salesman led to confusion (considering getting a Mirage) in General Discussion

I must say it would be much easier to post 'The Saga' once and for all in one thread that can be referred to, rather than repeat it over & over &...

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08-03-2019, 12:32 PM

Eggman replied to a thread How I bought the cheapest car in Albuquerque in Introductions

Hello Suzandy and welcome to the forum. Thanks for that great first post and accompanying pictures. Here's to many good miles of reliable,...

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08-03-2019, 12:32 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Does your dealer/Mitsubishi give you a loaner car for warranty repairs? in Technical Discussion

Call Mitsubishi Motors North America for further instructions. Hopefully they can help get you through this.

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08-02-2019, 07:26 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Shogun :: 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage DE (Garage entry) in Mirage Garage Discussion

Hey MrNuff, how's your Shogun these days? How about some pictures.

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08-02-2019, 11:08 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Salesman led to confusion (considering getting a Mirage) in General Discussion

This is the best single-sentence post of the entire week.

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08-01-2019, 09:08 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Salesman led to confusion (considering getting a Mirage) in General Discussion

If you can get the VIN of the Mirage you are looking at, we can find the Monroney window sticker and see exactly how it is configured. Or, post a...

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08-01-2019, 01:57 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Salesman led to confusion (considering getting a Mirage) in General Discussion

Hello Slayer7.62 and welcome to the forum. I'm getting the impression that your salesman must think that you are really interested in that car. ...

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08-01-2019, 01:34 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Hi new used owner here in Introductions

NTB offered free alignment checks - not sure if they still do. I see there's one in Marion, look them up if you're in that area.

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