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Today, 02:47 AM

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

Don’t forget proper cigarette lighters and accompanying odors, bench seats and column shifters. I say bring back vent windows. Hot summer car...

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Yesterday, 02:35 AM

inuvik replied to a thread George :: 2022 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (Garage entry) in Mirage Garage Discussion

Unless you purchase some ultra cheap tires manufactured by Hangzhou Zongce Rubber Company

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Yesterday, 02:18 AM

klroger replied to a thread Alternative uses for Honda and Mitsubishi car engines in General Discussion

Nope, the Ranger engines of this era where 2.3L Ford "Lima" engines... A very close Brother (or Sister ) to the 2.3L Pinto engine...

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Yesterday, 02:09 AM

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

That Looks Awesome... Link??? & how come you have a cool pattern on your seat upholstery??? Is this the new style???

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11-30-2021, 09:58 PM

Top_Fuel replied to a thread 2015 ES can't et the tire TPS sensor registered in Technical Discussion

Thanks for reporting back. Glad to hear you got it worked out without too much damage to your wallet. :encouragement: I think this is the first...

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11-30-2021, 03:52 PM

Top_Fuel replied to a thread 2015 ES can't et the tire TPS sensor registered in Technical Discussion

For whatever reason, the TPMS system in the Mirage doesn't work exactly like other models in the Mitsubishi line-up (especially when it involves a...

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11-30-2021, 01:41 PM

Daox posted a visitor message on gtracer81's profile

Unfortunately, I no longer sell the sway bar. Ultra Racing is the only alternative I'm aware of.

11-30-2021, 12:07 PM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread Speedometer is fast, 2nd Mirage with same problem in Technical Discussion

"Liberty"..what a concept.

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11-30-2021, 02:25 AM

Top_Fuel replied to a thread 2015 ES can't et the tire TPS sensor registered in Technical Discussion

Well...that stinks but it's not hopeless. If you still had the original "damaged" sensor that was in that wheel, you could have cloned a replacement...

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11-30-2021, 01:41 AM

klroger replied to a thread Alternative uses for Honda and Mitsubishi car engines in General Discussion

I understand that at one time the air cooled VW beetle engines were used with home built planes, but never seen one...

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11-29-2021, 05:20 PM

inuvik replied to a thread Alternative uses for Honda and Mitsubishi car engines in General Discussion

There was a company that used Suzuki engines as a conversion kit in years past and their web site is still active but I think the company is no...

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11-29-2021, 03:03 PM

Top_Fuel replied to a thread success cloning TPMS with Autel MaxiTPMS PAD in Wheels, Tires, Brakes & Suspension

That's what I do. When my TPMS sensors reach a certain age (usually 5+ years for me), I just replace them at the same time I'm having new tires...

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11-29-2021, 02:25 PM

Top_Fuel replied to a thread 2015 ES can't et the tire TPS sensor registered in Technical Discussion

$200 is about what my dealer would charge to sell you 1 new OEM sensor, install it, and then program it to your car. That's the reality if you are...

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11-29-2021, 01:14 PM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread Speedometer is fast, 2nd Mirage with same problem in Technical Discussion

Looking at $119 and 2 points on my license for 2 years. Possible insurance rate increase. I do believe that is my highest speed citation in 4 decades...

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11-29-2021, 05:26 AM

inuvik replied to a thread Speedometer is fast, 2nd Mirage with same problem in Technical Discussion

Ooof, what's the potential fine for this in Ohio?

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11-29-2021, 03:33 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Speedometer is fast, 2nd Mirage with same problem in Technical Discussion

Many? With Kia Sedonas as your example? In any case their accuracy is in accordance with US law. Other jurisdictions may require different...

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11-29-2021, 01:04 AM

Eggman replied to a thread Speedometer is fast, 2nd Mirage with same problem in Technical Discussion

94 mph? Impressive. You can plead your case but knowing your speedometer reads higher than actual will work against you. So was your speedometer...

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11-28-2021, 06:19 PM

klroger replied to a thread Gearbox had the wrong oil in it? 5MT shifting problems fixed with thinner oil. in Engines & Transmissions

Sorry if I missed it, what's going on with the rear axle??? Wearing tires???

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11-28-2021, 06:11 PM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread Speedometer is fast, 2nd Mirage with same problem in Technical Discussion

So can I plead this ticket down I got last Wednesday for inaccurate speedometer? He got me dead to rights as I was passing someone parked in the...

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11-28-2021, 05:17 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Speedometer is fast, 2nd Mirage with same problem in Technical Discussion

Automobile manufacturers cannot ignore these regulations if they want to sell automobiles. The US may not require speedometers to show faster than...

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11-27-2021, 04:19 PM

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

WOW, that's almost $10,000 Canadian Loonies, & it doesn't even have Cruise... :rolleyes:

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11-24-2021, 04:59 PM

Dirk Diggler replied to a thread Another U.S. auto journalist buys a Mirage (Autoevolution.com) in Mirage / Space Star Media Reviews & Road Tests

I wonder if the journalist knows his bigger wheels and tires could void out his warranty if (doubtful but possible) it grenades his CVT7? Or that...

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11-24-2021, 03:31 PM

Top_Fuel replied to a thread Another U.S. auto journalist buys a Mirage (Autoevolution.com) in Mirage / Space Star Media Reviews & Road Tests

I'll have to admit I chuckled at the headline of the story... :D

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11-24-2021, 11:16 AM

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

I found my Mirage after SkyNet takes over and it has to travel back in time to warn Sarah Connor.

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11-24-2021, 01:51 AM

klroger replied to a thread Valve noise on start-up! in Engines & Transmissions

As long as they don't sound like a 353 Detroit diesel, you're good, but I'd listen to a 2 stroker Detroit at Full Throttle all day & never complain :p

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11-23-2021, 02:10 AM

Top_Fuel replied to a thread Gearbox had the wrong oil in it? 5MT shifting problems fixed with thinner oil. in Engines & Transmissions

I once put heavy gear oil in a manual trans that required ATF. :eek: :cower: Fortunately someone caught my error before I did any serious damage....

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11-22-2021, 09:36 PM

inuvik replied to a thread HOW TO: Changing 5MT Gear Oil (Manual Transmission) in Engines & Transmissions

Makes you wonder from the way you described it that somebody put some old school 90w-120 in it.

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11-22-2021, 09:23 PM

Top_Fuel replied to a thread HOW TO: Changing 5MT Gear Oil (Manual Transmission) in Engines & Transmissions

Interesting! I'm sure it was 80+F when I changed mine. But 41F isn't that cold?!? I still would have expected it to drain quickly at that temp. ...

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11-22-2021, 01:50 PM

Daox replied to a thread I can't register in our local Mirage forum in Introductions

Welcome to the site Cool Silver!

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11-20-2021, 09:01 PM

AtomicPunk replied to a thread Manual transmissions die too (or are killed) in Engines & Transmissions

I just did my manual service change to Red line, didn't make much difference, unfortunately. The 1-2 synchro is clearly my issue. It remains hard to...

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