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Today, 11:06 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Gas mileage / MPG achievements (with optional MPG computer pics) in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

Sorry to hear about your injury. Not knowing what happened to your back and there are a wide range of back problems out there. But as you probably...

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Today, 10:53 AM

Eggman replied to a thread OEM wipers made by NWB in Body & Exterior

Even cheap wipers work great when first installed. Hope they hold up.

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Yesterday, 07:25 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Change LED meter Full colour (instrument cluster) in Interior, Audio & Video

Red lighting preserves night vision. Other colors can wreck it, and it can take 15 minutes before our eyes readjust. Ask any sailor who has spent...

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01-15-2021, 08:36 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Gas mileage / MPG achievements (with optional MPG computer pics) in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

Yeah, sometimes commuting by bicycle is a matter of will. Weather can be dealt with. Making the jump from a steel cage to a vulnerable bicycle...

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01-15-2021, 09:44 AM

Eggman replied to a thread New Car & Driver review of '21 Mirages from yesterday in Mirage / Space Star Media Reviews & Road Tests

I am glad Mitsubishi offered a small fuel efficient car with standard transmission, pushbutton start, automatic climate control, power windows,...

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01-15-2021, 08:29 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Source for rear shocks! in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

The Mirage rear axle cannot be adjusted for alignment. You ought to get an alignment check with a report and let us know how this turns out.

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01-15-2021, 03:48 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Source for rear shocks! in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

What did the alignment report say about your rear axle? There are known problems with rear axle alignment.

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01-15-2021, 03:15 AM

Eggman replied to a thread New Car & Driver review of '21 Mirages from yesterday in Mirage / Space Star Media Reviews & Road Tests

A regular hardware key with a transponder chip is similar to the KOS transponder but with limited range. They use inductive coupling to energize the...

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01-14-2021, 09:46 AM

Eggman replied to a thread New Car & Driver review of '21 Mirages from yesterday in Mirage / Space Star Media Reviews & Road Tests

Of course, you state your case over & over about how you don't value the extra goodies. We very much get it. You might not exactly stand alone, but...

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01-13-2021, 07:24 PM

Eggman replied to a thread New Car & Driver review of '21 Mirages from yesterday in Mirage / Space Star Media Reviews & Road Tests

Good point - not much! But I love my Mirage and am glad for all the features it was built with, especially the Keyless Operating System, automatic...

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01-13-2021, 09:31 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Kumho Solus all weathers, so tricky to find at a store store in General Discussion

What are they pressurized to? Would you pump them up or do you leave your tires' air pressures at their rated amount?

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01-13-2021, 09:27 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Erratic RPMs at idle/start-up | Solved with fuel system cleaner in Engines & Transmissions

That stinks. Sorry to hear this. Sounds like the engine is done roached. Reports here on the forum indicate replacement engines are not that...

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01-13-2021, 09:22 AM

Eggman replied to a thread New Car & Driver review of '21 Mirages from yesterday in Mirage / Space Star Media Reviews & Road Tests

Nope! I love my decked-out Speck, a 2015 ES. With a standard transmission to boot. Can't do that anymore. :) Can't speak for everyone else of...

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01-12-2021, 10:08 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Unusual parking lot company in General Discussion

Audi A5 Quattro convertible.

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01-12-2021, 08:09 PM

Eggman replied to a thread New Car & Driver review of '21 Mirages from yesterday in Mirage / Space Star Media Reviews & Road Tests

Even if you sell yours you should still be eligible for a loyalty discount.

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01-11-2021, 08:32 PM

Eggman replied to a thread New TPMS Tool: Ateq Quickset X in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

Sounds funnier when taken out of context haha.

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01-10-2021, 10:27 PM

Eggman replied to a thread 15" Mini Cooper Wheels with Michelin Snow tires (Detroit area) in For Sale / Wanted / Web Finds

I've seen sets of those Mini Imola rims advertised for $200 and less. Personally, that would be my limit. Refer to the thread Craigslist finds...

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01-10-2021, 08:38 PM

Eggman replied to a thread 15" Mini Cooper Wheels with Michelin Snow tires (Detroit area) in For Sale / Wanted / Web Finds

I would be interested in picking up the set but don't need the snow tires. I've always liked those rims since Top_Fuel first pointed them out.

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01-10-2021, 08:32 PM

Eggman replied to a thread 15" Mini Cooper Wheels with Michelin Snow tires (Detroit area) in For Sale / Wanted / Web Finds

Rally you should get these for your Mirage. Seriously.

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01-10-2021, 08:23 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Speck :: 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (Garage entry) in Mirage Garage Discussion

I didn't know gauges came in that low a range. That gauge looks like it would be perfect for this application. I doubt I would get one since I...

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01-10-2021, 11:43 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Speck :: 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (Garage entry) in Mirage Garage Discussion

Too long! It was freezing out and I had to struggle to get the failed Daox anti-sway bar off first. The rusty fasteners and lack of powered tools...

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01-10-2021, 09:55 AM

Eggman replied to a thread another mindless rant about inflation and the eCONomy at large. in The Lounge

Amazon hasn't lost their vision - they are exercising it. It bugs me too. I've seen this happen many times where Amazon jacks around with...

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01-10-2021, 09:51 AM

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

A lot of hospitals faced the same situation with the lockdown where elective procedures were put on hold. Surgeries are a large source of income. ...

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01-10-2021, 09:31 AM

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

Someone else (can't remember who) said they were able to install theirs without drilling but it was a little more difficult.

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01-08-2021, 11:44 AM

Eggman replied to a thread ACME projector retrofit in Body & Exterior

Should anyone be driving if the fog is that bad? Anyway foglights are overblown. Three yards ain’t cutting it.

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01-08-2021, 09:25 AM

Eggman replied to a thread ACME projector retrofit in Body & Exterior

Interesting. I don't see any useful benefit to the factory foglights. Every time I use them they only illuminate maybe three yards ahead.

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01-08-2021, 09:22 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Mirages/Space Stars spotted in the wild (pics! Not your own car) in General Discussion

Are you looking for a standard transmission? They offer less worry it seems.

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01-07-2021, 08:31 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Too much oil? in Engines & Transmissions

The base oil may not have changed much but standards have improved the additive pack over time.

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