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Yesterday, 08:20 PM

Eggman replied to a thread 15 mirage engine and transmission swap for 19 in Technical Discussion

You did say that, I skimmed right over that little detail. Duh. Reading is hard. Hope you got the donor cheap. There should be lots to...

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Yesterday, 08:04 PM

Eggman replied to a thread First Ten Days Review: 2023 Mitsubishi Mirage BE edition in Reviews by Mirage / Space Star Owners (and tire-kickers)

This pretty much sums it up, doesn't it?

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Yesterday, 12:03 AM

Eggman replied to a thread 15 mirage engine and transmission swap for 19 in Technical Discussion

What do you think about getting both engine & transmission and storing the engine for when you need it? The engine is pretty small you could stuff...

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03-20-2023, 11:17 PM

Eggman replied to a thread POV Drive in General Discussion

MirageRally, where are you? Hope all's well bud.

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03-20-2023, 11:09 PM

Eggman replied to a thread May be letting her go soon... in General Discussion

Hats off to one handed work while aiming & recording with a camera phone. Well done Fummy :)

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03-19-2023, 11:21 AM

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

The sun deck out back is a nice touch, as is the rooftop spoiler and the satellite dish. Or maybe they were trying a new take on the Millennium...

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03-18-2023, 08:14 PM

foama replied to a thread Early fuel economy adventures in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

I regularly get around 60mpg without really trying. My 1.0L (3A90 engine) gets about 7% better economy than the 1.2L. Seven % worse than 60mpg is...

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03-18-2023, 01:21 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Early fuel economy adventures in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

Headwinds are tough on the fuel economy for these cars. Have you tried airing up your tires to 40psi+? That and keeping your wind resistance down...

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03-18-2023, 01:12 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Speck :: 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (Garage entry) in Mirage Garage Discussion

They're ok. They're just stupid cars that never stop costing money. We have too many cars, really. I forget the numbers but it's not as bad as I...

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03-17-2023, 07:47 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Speck :: 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (Garage entry) in Mirage Garage Discussion

The Mirage maneuverability was the best of any car I've ever driven. I could stuff that little car into the smallest of spaces, bigger cars & SUVs...

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03-17-2023, 07:42 PM

Eggman replied to a thread rear coil spring part number alternative?? in Technical Discussion

That looks pretty good, like a crossover. Mitsubishi should compensate you for your work. Much thanks for the follow-up. :) Perhaps things just...

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03-17-2023, 06:45 PM

Eggman replied to a thread rear coil spring part number alternative?? in Technical Discussion

Any updates? Would love to see the pictures of this.

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03-17-2023, 06:37 PM

Eggman replied to a thread Speck :: 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (Garage entry) in Mirage Garage Discussion

Wow, it's been a year. Sure do miss that little car. :sentimental:

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03-10-2023, 06:56 AM

foama replied to a thread Finally scored a set of LRR Potenza RE92 tires! in Fuel Economy / Gas Mileage

Nice set! In these parts A.) rolling resistance and B.) braking quality on moist roads are posted on mandatory EU tyre labels. Sometimes tyres carry...

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03-03-2023, 06:34 PM

foama replied to a thread Going to do oil change myself at the DIY shop (and rent a lift). What do I need? in Technical Discussion

Ha ha! No spaghetti arms. Arthritis in both elbows, both wrists, thumbs and almost all fingers...

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03-03-2023, 03:55 PM

foama replied to a thread Have you seen the new 2023 BE styling?!? Not sure how I feel about it.... in General Discussion

The BE styling looks ridiculous to me, as if a manga-loving juvenile delinquent dreamed it up.

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03-03-2023, 03:50 PM

foama replied to a thread Going to do oil change myself at the DIY shop (and rent a lift). What do I need? in Technical Discussion

The 1,0 and 1,2 engines look totally identical from outside.

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03-03-2023, 03:05 PM

foama replied to a thread Going to do oil change myself at the DIY shop (and rent a lift). What do I need? in Technical Discussion

With the MT I just need one hand reaching in from the top. No sweat, no effort at all. A thirty second job.

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03-03-2023, 03:01 PM

foama replied to a thread Top Speed: 4.055 vs 3.555 Mirage final drive swap... in General Discussion

In these parts (Europe) the 1.0 car (3A90) and the 1.2 (3A92) both have the taller differential, but the less-tall 5th gear. All in all, the...

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03-01-2023, 06:43 AM

foama replied to a thread Cost of rust protection in Body & Exterior

Mine is a 2014 and I rust-proofed it myself before it became bad. The earlier it is done, the better! If you rust-proof it after a year or two, it...

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02-23-2023, 12:44 PM

foama replied to a thread WTB 5sp transmission WA state in For Sale / Wanted / Web Finds

Good luck with your used transmission from the wrecker. In these parts where 95% of cars are MT's, pictures like in your torn apart gearbox are...

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02-22-2023, 07:33 AM

foama replied to a thread Manual clutch free play/slop in Technical Discussion

Here a picture taken from above, me standing in front of the car about where the radiator cap is. The black thing on top is the battery case, the top...

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02-22-2023, 07:01 AM

foama replied to a thread Rejuvenate a "dead" battery in Technical Discussion

The price went up to €54.17 ( US $60.-) since, but here is the offer and its data sheet: ...

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02-21-2023, 11:58 PM

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

CVT Fluid replaced in January, and today I had four new tires put on. So that they all match: Falken Sincera! Also a new Thule UpRide rack for the...

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02-20-2023, 04:37 PM

foama replied to a thread Rejuvenate a "dead" battery in Technical Discussion

When I repaced the stock battery with a similar after-market product, the bill came to €40.- (about US $ 40) for battery including freight...

12 replies | 887 view(s)

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