View Profile: Wallythacker - Mitsubishi Mirage Forum (also G4 sedan, Space Star, Attrage, Dodge Attitude)

Today, 06:32 PM

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

Canada had an outfit called Algonquin based in mid Ontario that made all the hitches in Canada for as long as I recall. Reese and the others...

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Today, 02:55 PM

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

YES! That convinced me they are a good place and they really do care.

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Today, 01:46 AM

Wallythacker started a thread Insane mileage under load in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

I drove about 100 miles to a meet and my mileage seemed about normal, the fuel gauge dropped the normal amount of bars. On the return trip I was...

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Today, 01:30 AM

Wallythacker replied to a thread daily driver :: 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (Garage entry) in Mirage Garage Discussion

Beautiful coior the wine. I wonder if the shade is the same from different years?

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Yesterday, 07:24 PM

Wallythacker replied to a thread Much more reasonably priced car :: 2014 Mitsubishi SE w/Convenience package(adds crui in Mirage Garage Discussion

Good video brother, you're getting pretty good at them. I have less fear now about installing seat heaters should I keep my 2017.

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Yesterday, 03:06 PM

Wallythacker started a thread Excellent video about CVT in general in Engines & Transmissions

I think this is a great learning tool for CVT especially since he focuses on a Nissan which is the same mfg. as Mits, yes? I like this guy's style,...

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Yesterday, 03:04 PM

Wallythacker replied to a thread Really need more horn output in Technical Discussion

Those horns are amazing! Too expensive for me but WOW. I love the effect. I'll check into the Caddy horns' Good idea, thanks!

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Yesterday, 02:41 PM

Wallythacker replied to a thread Mazda 2 experience in The Lounge

This is all pure speculation right now. Thanks for the heads up Dirk. I wasn't aware rust might be a concern. Sad as that killed my GLC from the...

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Yesterday, 09:27 AM

Wallythacker replied to a thread Really need more horn output in Technical Discussion

If they honestly didn't know I was there because the factory horn is so weak I can fix that. As to de-jerking, well, I dunno if anything short of a...

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Yesterday, 07:26 AM

Wallythacker started a thread Mazda 2 experience in The Lounge

Ugh, maybe not. I have an offer on my 2017 and I might accept it. That leaves me sourcing a new 2023 5 MT or driving my 2014. I need to have a...

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Yesterday, 07:09 AM

Wallythacker replied to a thread MRDA - It's a small world... in General Discussion

Mark, I must say it's so cool in your small town you have such a great selection of parts places. And good independent mech techs as well IIRC. I...

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Yesterday, 07:01 AM

Wallythacker started a thread Really need more horn output in Technical Discussion

Some of you know I live in Niagara Falls. It's really a fantastic city provided you stay away from the tourist zones during busy times. What...

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Yesterday, 06:47 AM

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

I can attest the Curt is a really well made hitch. Installation with the right tools took me about 15 minutes. I hit all 4 of the fishing part dead...

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Yesterday, 06:41 AM

Wallythacker replied to a thread DIY: Battery replacement (with slightly higher capacity) in Engines & Transmissions

I have plenty of spare aluminum and SS to fashion a heat shield if I think my 24F is getting too hot. One more project to add to my list.

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Yesterday, 06:37 AM

Wallythacker replied to a thread MRDA - It's a small world... in General Discussion

I'm glad I have two sets of rear drums for 2014 series Mirage. I ordered them from either Advance or Rock about 2019 and since I'm cheap they must...

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Yesterday, 12:02 AM

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

if you order from etrailer.com I am fairly confident if you order the proper hitch the 11394 there will be no return charges if they send you the...

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02-04-2023, 03:41 AM

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

I saw my clone today in a place called Newmarket, a town about 150 mi. from my house. The weather was insane, deep blowing snow, roads were covered,...

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02-04-2023, 02:44 AM

Wallythacker replied to a thread DIY: Battery replacement (with slightly higher capacity) in Engines & Transmissions

Ok, so I revived a necro thread. IMO past useful info should be re-used as often as needed. I bought a used Kirkland group 24f today for my 2014...

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02-04-2023, 02:11 AM

Wallythacker started a thread tough decision to make in General Discussion

I went and advertised my 2017. I have two very serious folks, One wants to buy it as is, right now for about 20% less than I want, but I don't...

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02-04-2023, 02:05 AM

Wallythacker replied to a thread Much more reasonably priced car :: 2014 Mitsubishi SE w/Convenience package(adds crui in Mirage Garage Discussion

Standard ambulance trips here are about $44. More if you just called for a joyride or were lonely. Ya, the medics tell me they get a lot of that...

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02-04-2023, 02:03 AM

Wallythacker replied to a thread Misc parts for Mirage ES in For Sale / Wanted / Web Finds

Idiots have not opened the border to me yet and they are sitting on a decision to exempt me from vax for medical reasons, they have all my Dr. was...

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02-04-2023, 02:00 AM

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

I should have taken a picture, my poor Mirage was beaten up in snowstorms and slop, packed to the gills with a 60" tool box for trailer fronts or...

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02-03-2023, 10:49 PM

Wallythacker replied to a thread New Mirage G4 owner here! New Driver too in Introductions

Very, very nice. I love the color and tint looks great. These are amazingly attractive little cars.

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02-03-2023, 10:45 PM

Wallythacker replied to a thread what is the one (or 2) things that drives you insane about your Mirage in General Discussion

I'm basically a lazy forgetful idiot at heart. I like the idea of setting my cabin to 76F and let the climate control do the work. Of course my 2017...

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02-03-2023, 09:36 PM

Wallythacker replied to a thread Much more reasonably priced car :: 2014 Mitsubishi SE w/Convenience package(adds crui in Mirage Garage Discussion

Ontario is getting better. Drugs are free for under 26 and over 65 and the disabled. All non cosmetic surgery is covered, althouh you may have a long...

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02-03-2023, 09:28 PM

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

I will face the same thing as well if my torsion bar proves durable. If it is, and I suspect the problem with the others will not be in mine, then I...

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02-03-2023, 08:14 AM

Wallythacker replied to a thread Socket size for wheel lug nuts - 2023 Mirage in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

So I got a call from a friend who I happened to sell my 911 twin turbo to decades ago. We go way back. We built street hemis with 8-71 blowers in a...

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02-03-2023, 05:22 AM

Wallythacker replied to a thread What is everyone using for headlights? Are you still stock? in General Discussion

My 2014 is as bright and clear as the day it rolled out of the factory, compared to my Saturn, which is 8 years older but so yellow and dingy. I...

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02-03-2023, 05:18 AM

Wallythacker replied to a thread Mirage Daily Driver :: 2014 Mitsubishi ES Hatch (Garage entry) in Mirage Garage Discussion

Hahaha! I love it, it should make them fume and burn

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