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Yesterday, 12:50 AM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread Mitsubishi Reports Profit in The Lounge

I'm glad Mitsu is still holding on but I hope their not depending solely on their 2022 Nissan Outlander. I gotta feeling this Rogue re-badge will be...

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Yesterday, 12:47 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Greetings from Puero Rico in Introductions

Hello gilbertinipr and welcome to the forum. How long have you owned your Mirage?

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Yesterday, 12:37 AM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread New 21 Mirage owner and a car guy shares his thoughts in Introductions

Welcome! Are all 3 manuals? Didn't want at least one auto?

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Yesterday, 12:24 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Clutch failure at 99k miles in Engines & Transmissions

Hello drewsice and welcome to the forum. Thanks for letting us know how your clutch replacement went. Feel free to make a introductory post, it...

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07-30-2021, 06:40 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Mitsubishi Reports Profit in The Lounge

EV conversion is right up MetroMPGs alley. Pretty sure he did a EV conversion and called it Forkenswift. Surely he would have some insight on such...

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07-30-2021, 04:10 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Mitsubishi Reports Profit in The Lounge

Then make a forum Garage entry so we can easily tell what you have and what you’ve done to it. ;) Garage empty: add car

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07-30-2021, 01:46 PM

Eggman replied to a thread 2015 AC Compressor in Technical Discussion

There’s always junkyards. After all, we’re all driving on used parts.

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07-30-2021, 01:31 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Mitsubishi Reports Profit in The Lounge

No worries at all my friend. I know where you’re coming from so it’s all good. Except we’ll probably never see this EV from Mitsubishi, which is...

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07-29-2021, 08:52 PM

Top_Fuel replied to a thread 2015 AC Compressor in Technical Discussion

Are you asking if you can replace the AC clutch instead of the entire compressor assembly? :confused: Consider a complete OEM...

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07-29-2021, 08:37 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Mitsubishi Reports Profit in The Lounge

Ah, I see. Looks like another kei car we won’t see outside Japan.

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07-29-2021, 07:05 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Mitsubishi Reports Profit in The Lounge

I searched the internet for all-electric minivehicle based on the reference in the article but came up empty. If you could find something online let...

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07-29-2021, 06:57 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Mirage trailer hitch/receiver: Curt 11394 Class 1; Draw-Tite 24916 in Body & Exterior

Hey Mark, go to your local electrical supply and ask for Unistrut hardware. Look up ‘channel nut’ for an example. They also have thick square...

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07-29-2021, 06:03 PM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread Mitsubishi Reports Profit in The Lounge

Could the mysterious EV be based on a Mirage platform?

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07-29-2021, 06:00 PM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread My Turbo 3a92 makes insane power! in Engines & Transmissions

Looks awesome. Send Mitsubishi your schematics and have them start manufacturing a Raillart Mirage!

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07-29-2021, 05:03 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Mitsubishi Reports Profit in The Lounge

I saw that too. I searched for this new “all-electric minivehicle” but couldn’t find anything.

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07-29-2021, 09:30 AM

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

Hello wwjoshdew and welcome to the forum. Some OBD-II adapters are known to cause problems for this little car, especially cheap ones. Try...

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07-29-2021, 02:38 AM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread Mirage Markup Insanity in Mirage / Space Star News

What a joke. The dealerships in Georgia all have low inventory but aren't price gouging this bad at all. I feel terrible for anyone who can't hold...

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07-29-2021, 02:21 AM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread My Turbo 3a92 makes insane power! in Engines & Transmissions

Post link

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07-29-2021, 02:19 AM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread Flip a Mirage? in General Discussion

Let me know when your selling. I know you take great care of your cars. Let me know if you get your hands on a CVT Mirage in good shape, I'm looking...

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07-28-2021, 01:23 PM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread Flip a Mirage? in General Discussion

I'd feel totally comfortable and secure buying a used Mirage from you and Fummins because I know you'd put a solid product out there with you...

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07-28-2021, 01:19 PM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread Front wheel bearings serviced - Cost of labor and parts at Midas in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

Makes sense I agree. I just wish shops wouldn't be so myopic in where they order their parts from. My shop exclusively orders from Napa, which has a...

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07-28-2021, 12:53 PM

Top_Fuel replied to a thread Front wheel bearings serviced - Cost of labor and parts at Midas in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

I made this suggestion because it sounded like the OP might have attempted this repair himself, but it was more complicated than he expected and...

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07-28-2021, 12:20 PM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread Front wheel bearings serviced - Cost of labor and parts at Midas in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

Great find Top Fuel but the issue is finding a shop to put your parts in and not what they order there to make more money. My guy won't even consider...

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07-28-2021, 12:37 AM

Top_Fuel replied to a thread Mirage Markup Insanity in Mirage / Space Star News

Whew...pay an extra $5995 and you still get plastic wheel covers. ;) Whatever happened to the "Free tank of gas" on the window sticker?!?...

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07-27-2021, 06:29 PM

Top_Fuel replied to a thread Front wheel bearings serviced - Cost of labor and parts at Midas in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

The next time you are in that situation, consider grabbing a low-mileage spare knuckle with a good OEM bearing already in it and ready to bolt on. ...

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07-27-2021, 06:29 PM

Eggman replied to a thread rear strut bolt part number in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

I think most folks would just use whatever bolt that fits and won’t break.

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07-27-2021, 03:36 PM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread WTB: Broken Mirage! Hopefully somewhat close to Rockford, IL but will travel in For Sale / Wanted / Web Finds

I wish I knew if that used CVT7 could work for 2014 pre 04/01/14 DE Mirage. Its still a mystery for us 2014 pioneers lol.

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