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

Yesterday, 04:44 PM

nickels replied to a thread Car and Driver begrudgingly reports on Mirage in General Discussion

As another tall person... My right leg goes numb as only my ass touches the seat. The rest of my leg is airborne. My elbow hits the door BEFORE...

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Yesterday, 04:42 PM

nickels replied to a thread Stalling during acceleration just after start in General Discussion

It's more a small engine problem than a Mirage specific proble..

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12-04-2019, 03:14 PM

nickels replied to a thread It was great knowing all of you! in Introductions

Didnt really think I went for drama. Seemed like a calm post to me.

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12-04-2019, 03:12 PM

nickels replied to a thread It was great knowing all of you! in Introductions

That would work for me, honestly. Way preferred. This is my favourite time waster.

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12-04-2019, 03:11 PM

nickels replied to a thread It was great knowing all of you! in Introductions

I left when my wife took the car, came back when it was my daily. And I'm not gone, just not surfing to kill time at work as much anymore.

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12-03-2019, 11:51 PM

nickels started a thread It was great knowing all of you! in Introductions

Sad to say I won't be coming around much anymore. Not sure how long the top of page advertisements have been on the forum for, but they have ruined...

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12-03-2019, 11:43 PM

nickels replied to a thread 3 Years of Ownership Dott and Dolores in Reviews by Mirage / Space Star Owners (and tire-kickers)

Check your local laws. MOST areas, LEDs and HIDs are both illegal in a state dard halogen housing.

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12-03-2019, 11:28 PM

nickels replied to a thread TSB: PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) in Technical Service Bulletins

Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram, yeah.

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12-03-2019, 11:14 PM

nickels replied to a thread Dec 1 2019 Ice storm system in The Lounge

We had freezing rain all day today. Car performed mediocre. Slushy conditions, so nobody fared well. Not bad though, I kept to 100km/h on the ice.

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12-03-2019, 11:12 PM

nickels replied to a thread TSB: PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) in Technical Service Bulletins

And we use washer fluid, not water.

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12-03-2019, 11:12 PM

nickels replied to a thread TSB: PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) in Technical Service Bulletins

That's, not at all how we do it, but sure? Haha. They go on a 10km test drive, all features are tested, fluids are topped up, the vehicle is...

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12-03-2019, 11:03 PM

nickels replied to a thread What's the most gas you've ever filled your Mirage? in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

31ish

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12-03-2019, 11:00 PM

nickels replied to a thread TSB: PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) in Technical Service Bulletins

Most dealers PDIs pay the tech around 1.2

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12-01-2019, 05:44 PM

nickels replied to a thread Fullsize spare for Mirage? 14 inch in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

Why on earth not do a proper 5 tire rotation?

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11-30-2019, 04:12 PM

nickels replied to a thread Fullsize spare for Mirage? 14 inch in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

Looks like we have a maxxis with a 75mph, 1200lb, 3000mile rating.

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11-30-2019, 03:56 PM

nickels replied to a thread Fullsize spare for Mirage? 14 inch in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

Before the hivemind starts tearing into me, ACTUALLY RESEARCH your spare tire. MOST have a 2500-3000 mile treader rating. They do not blow up at 50.1...

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11-30-2019, 03:39 PM

nickels replied to a thread Fullsize spare for Mirage? 14 inch in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

I will say this. While those tires are rated to go 60km at 60km/hr or whatever, I know SO MANY people who have run them for 5000km at full speeds. ...

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11-30-2019, 03:34 PM

nickels started a thread Tis the Season! (Crappy winter fuel economy) in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

30l took me 480km on my last tank. Strong winds, long warm up times, well below zero temperatures, soft grippy tires... I look forward to my...

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11-30-2019, 03:31 PM

nickels replied to a thread Display is showing a Code 6? in Technical Discussion

Cycle past it. DON'T follow it. Your Mirage can be set to do a 12,000km or so oil change interval. Please, don't do that. These cars don't like that...

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11-25-2019, 04:30 PM

nickels replied to a thread Mirage acceleration times: 0-62 mph / 0-100 km/h and top speed (1.0L & 1.2L engines) in General Discussion

A specific output of ~250hp/l would destroy this car. Lots of supporting mods would be needed.

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11-22-2019, 12:41 AM

nickels replied to a thread Official 2021 Mirage release in Mirage / Space Star News

So the active cruise and accident avoidance are in fact standard, eh? Well, I guess a 2020 Mirage will be the last year I can ever buy. ****. That...

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