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Today,
10:08 AM
Eggman
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Our "heat" wave
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What's the make & model?
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Today,
12:50 AM
Top_Fuel
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Installable hitch receiver?
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That seems to be a favorite of the forum. Check out THIS thread for more feedback on the Curt.
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Yesterday,
04:14 PM
7milesout
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Problem shifting into 2nd gear on my 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage
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I've changed mine once. No difference. Seems to go into 2nd more easily than it did when new though. But is likely just from wear, not related to...
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13 replies | 476 view(s)
Yesterday,
04:11 PM
7milesout
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Its official, Mirage is dead in the US per Car & Driver
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Tis a nice bike. I've always been a Suzuki guy. I have a 2019 Suzuki M109R B.O.S.S. but I'm not in love with it. I have 3 sons and ride very...
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Yesterday,
03:45 PM
Mark
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Problem shifting into 2nd gear on my 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage
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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
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For Sale: OEM Floor and Cargo Mats, Hubcaps
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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,
01:54 PM
sunbeam
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Problem shifting into 2nd gear on my 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage
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Cost effective and you will know buttery smooth shifts when you change the gear oil often.
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Yesterday,
01:24 PM
7milesout
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Its official, Mirage is dead in the US per Car & Driver
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I wish I could see it. But it's too upside downie... I miss racing sport bikes. Dragging knees and elbows, there's nothing quite like it. On my...
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Yesterday,
01:19 PM
7milesout
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For Sale: OEM Floor and Cargo Mats, Hubcaps
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Once ModernistDinosaur has his wheel covers sold, I shall offer mine up. Mine came off way early, and are pristine.
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Yesterday,
01:13 PM
7milesout
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HELP, loud metal scraping noise at higher rpms
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Technical Discussion
That just happens to be exactly what I was going to say. Worry about it? No, let it manifest. Or go bang around on stuff.
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4 replies | 131 view(s)
Yesterday,
01:09 PM
7milesout
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Cheap used Mirages you've seen for sale?
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I wonder how many others he got on that scam. That's a good scam. I think I'll list my blue Ram and tell them they need to send me a $10k western...
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Yesterday,
01:06 PM
7milesout
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Unusual parking lot company
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It would look like a bread box rolling on skateboard wheels.
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Yesterday,
02:43 AM
Mark
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Use or re-sell some take-off Bridgestone RE92 or buy new Kumho TA51a?
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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
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Its official, Mirage is dead in the US per Car & Driver
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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
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HELP, loud metal scraping noise at higher rpms
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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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Yesterday,
01:46 AM
Eggman
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Cheap used Mirages you've seen for sale?
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Good thing you didn’t bite the hook.
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09-05-2024,
05:14 PM
Top_Fuel
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Unusual parking lot company
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I parked in between these guys at the gym. I hope my 15" wheels didn't intimidate them...
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09-05-2024,
04:13 PM
Mark
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Use or re-sell some take-off Bridgestone RE92 or buy new Kumho TA51a?
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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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22 replies | 657 view(s)
09-05-2024,
02:29 PM
7milesout
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Fummins New Career?
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My Sierra (my dad's until he passed) is a SCSB 2WD. Full size trucks don't get any smaller as far as I know. It's very much like a sports car / hot...
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09-05-2024,
01:25 PM
Fummins
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Fummins New Career?
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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,
12:55 PM
7milesout
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Lubrication
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Engines & Transmissions
I also shall follow Grumpy's recommendations, whenst I get rid of what I got.
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170 replies | 34151 view(s)
09-05-2024,
12:54 PM
7milesout
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Not yet owner
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Introductions
I personally think you'll love a Mirage. I hear it does pretty good in the snowy slop. The skinny tires cut through it (I suppose). I've got a 380...
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47 replies | 22401 view(s)
09-05-2024,
12:47 PM
7milesout
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Fummins New Career?
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strawboss - I have a 2003 Sierra. I would imagine it is the same or similar issue. I'm not 100% sure I'm following the issue. Looks like I need to...
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09-05-2024,
12:38 PM
7milesout
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Use or re-sell some take-off Bridgestone RE92 or buy new Kumho TA51a?
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General Discussion
Mark - I will get with you (fo' real) when it comes time to replace my tars. I'm interested in the Armstrongs. However, I'm not liking the idea of...
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22 replies | 657 view(s)
09-05-2024,
02:10 AM
Fummins
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Fummins New Career?
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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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17 replies | 558 view(s)
09-04-2024,
11:44 PM
Mark
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Not yet owner
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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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22 replies | 657 view(s)
09-04-2024,
07:34 PM
Mark
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Lubrication
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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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170 replies | 34151 view(s)
09-04-2024,
07:19 PM
Mark
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Not yet owner
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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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47 replies | 22401 view(s)
09-04-2024,
06:28 PM
7milesout
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Compatible bilstein b8 or b12?
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Technical Discussion
You didn't happen to video that interaction did you? :biggrin-new:
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2 replies | 104 view(s)
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