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

Yesterday, 03:45 PM

Mark replied to a thread Problem shifting into 2nd gear on my 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage in Engines & Transmissions

I've changed mine twice, & I see/feel no difference afterwards, but my Mirage has always shifted perfectly fine. I still think it's worth doing...

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Yesterday, 03:21 PM

ModernistDinosaur replied to a thread For Sale: OEM Floor and Cargo Mats, Hubcaps in For Sale / Wanted / Web Finds

I'll take $200. I'm out of town until the 15th, but I can ship once I'm back. Sound good?

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Yesterday, 02:43 AM

Mark replied to a thread Use or re-sell some take-off Bridgestone RE92 or buy new Kumho TA51a? in General Discussion

I think Federal was destroyed related to political issues. "Federal Corp., a Taiwanese tire manufacturer, closed its original tire factory in...

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Yesterday, 02:27 AM

Mark replied to a thread Its official, Mirage is dead in the US per Car & Driver in Mirage / Space Star News

Sharp bike! Congrats! So I have to ask - Did it cost more than one of your 2017 Mirage SE manuals? My guess, it did! :)

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Yesterday, 02:25 AM

Fummins replied to a thread HELP, loud metal scraping noise at higher rpms in Technical Discussion

Heat shield. Go under the car and bang on the exhaust with a rubber mallet or fist. Go all over the place. They typically brake off at the rear cat...

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09-05-2024, 04:13 PM

Mark replied to a thread Use or re-sell some take-off Bridgestone RE92 or buy new Kumho TA51a? in General Discussion

For the past 5 years prior to this year, 165/65r14 Dunlop Enasave tires were always above $150/tire. I would say they averaged around $160/tire. ...

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09-05-2024, 01:25 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Fummins New Career? in The Lounge

I misread your post. I read sienna not sierra. That little lock that’s in the tube wasn’t the issue. There is a safety latch built into the actual...

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09-05-2024, 02:10 AM

Fummins replied to a thread Fummins New Career? in The Lounge

I didn’t know Toyota was into that too? I only got 2 10 day trips and went out again last long weekend. Might go out one last time in October, money...

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09-04-2024, 11:44 PM

Mark replied to a thread Not yet owner in Introductions

The Mirage is simple & seems quite durable. There's no argument from me on that. My criticism is similar to your criticism of the auto industry. ...

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09-04-2024, 08:05 PM

Mark replied to a thread Use or re-sell some take-off Bridgestone RE92 or buy new Kumho TA51a? in General Discussion

Nope, India! Where my past & current* Mirage tires have been manufactured Dunlop =Thailand Nokian = Russia* Federal = Taiwan Nexen =...

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09-04-2024, 07:34 PM

Mark replied to a thread Lubrication in Engines & Transmissions

I'm somewhat banking on these cars doing better on 5W-30 full synthetic oil. I feel the 0W-20 recommendation in North America is based purely on...

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09-04-2024, 07:19 PM

Mark replied to a thread Not yet owner in Introductions

I don't envy anyone buying a new vehicle these days. Older vehicles with proven power trains of the past will most likely outlast anything new...

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09-04-2024, 01:37 AM

Fummins replied to a thread Identification of sensor to nowhere under rear driver side seat? in Technical Discussion

I'd walk out to my car and look but I'm lazy. Isn't that where the seat bottom latches to the car? Edit:whoops, reading is hard.

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09-04-2024, 01:35 AM

Fummins replied to a thread Overheat in Technical Discussion

He's absolutely right about the "if your car is overheating shut it off immediately" part. He's a retard about about the throw away car part though....

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09-04-2024, 01:25 AM

Fummins replied to a thread Transmission Upgrade/Swap in Engines & Transmissions

Why wait? I treat mine like a rented mule and it's still my daily. What could go wrong?

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09-04-2024, 01:23 AM

Fummins replied to a thread Fummins New Career? in The Lounge

Thanks Wally! I learned a lot about these turds over the years and hopefully helped some people out. I don't get on here as often as I used to but...

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09-03-2024, 09:06 PM

Mark replied to a thread Use or re-sell some take-off Bridgestone RE92 or buy new Kumho TA51a? in General Discussion

I have sniffed my Kumho tires, & they smell like all the rest. As a matter of fact, I currently have pairs of Dunlop, Kumho, Nexen, Nokian, &...

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09-03-2024, 05:55 PM

Mark replied to a thread Use or re-sell some take-off Bridgestone RE92 or buy new Kumho TA51a? in General Discussion

If someone knows of a better 165/65r14 tire currently on the market than the Kumho Solus TA51a, I would truly love to hear about it. I've been...

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09-03-2024, 05:41 PM

Mark replied to a thread Fummins New Career? in The Lounge

I don't know about you guys, but I don't think Fummins is on the website as much with his new job! He could be just bored with us, too? I...

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09-03-2024, 05:38 PM

Mark replied to a thread Not yet owner in Introductions

You are a wise man, & I have no doubt you know what you are getting into! Since the Mirage will no longer be produced going into 2025, a...

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09-03-2024, 01:47 PM

Fummins replied to a thread Fummins New Career? in The Lounge

Thanks! No not banned. I forgot I did that. I found a job ad from my old work, they’re offering $5/hr more than my base pay was… fukers. Oh well,...

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09-01-2024, 05:50 PM

Mark replied to a thread Use or re-sell some take-off Bridgestone RE92 or buy new Kumho TA51a? in General Discussion

Discount Tire is in the business of selling tires. I do, however, respect them as a company. They don't want to be held liable for mounting an...

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09-01-2024, 05:26 PM

Mark replied to a thread Problem shifting into 2nd gear on my 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage in Engines & Transmissions

Like already suggested, I would start by changing your manual transmission fluid. If the damage has already been done, it may not change anything. ...

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09-01-2024, 04:58 PM

Mark replied to a thread Cheap used Mirages you've seen for sale? in For Sale / Wanted / Web Finds

Have you confirmed that the price is legit? You would be hard pressed to find a 2018 Toyota Corolla for under $10,000 ($13,500 CAD) in the States....

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08-31-2024, 06:10 PM

Mark replied to a thread CVT Replacement in Engines & Transmissions

Not sure what year you have, but it would be just past the 5-year/60,000 mile bumper-to-bumper warranty that does transfer to the 2nd owner. That's...

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08-31-2024, 05:42 PM

Mark replied to a thread Use or re-sell some take-off Bridgestone RE92 or buy new Kumho TA51a? in General Discussion

13 years is quite old for tires. I wouldn't buy tires that old off of someone. A Kumho tire may last twice as long as a Bridgestone, but...

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08-30-2024, 04:25 PM

Mark replied to a thread Use or re-sell some take-off Bridgestone RE92 or buy new Kumho TA51a? in General Discussion

I would probably use the tires I already have especially if I could get all 4 mounted & balanced for $40. If I had a buyer for the tires I already...

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