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Thread: Speck :: 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage ES (Garage entry)

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    2015
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    Mirage ES
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    5 speed manual
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    Disabled automatic air conditioning, saving fuel and prolonging life of the compressor.
    2016-Nov-29
    Added WeatherTech floor liners and KDLINKS R100 dashcam.

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    2017-Apr-05
    Added OBDLink LX
    2017-Apr-30
    Installed a Fumoto F106SX oil drain valve for easy, simple oil changes.
    2017-Aug-23
    Installed a ZeroStart 3100111 Engine Block Heater
    2017-Oct-19
    Adjusted clutch
    2017-Oct-25
    Added experimental warm air intake ducting from over exhaust manifold to air filter box inlet (Removed 2018-Jan-20)
    2018-Jan-20
    Battery replaced.
    2018-Jan-30
    Added grill block. Between the two, I think the grill block is more effective than the warm air intake.
    2021-May-7
    Fuel pump, gasket & lock ring replaced to address a Evaporative Emission System leak.

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    Increased tire pressure for improved fuel economy.

    Summer Tires: 4 Dunlop Enasave (165/65R14) on Mitsubishi Mirage ES factory alloy rims (stock wheel set for the 2015 ES.)
    Winter Tires: 4 Dunlop Wintermaxx (165/65R14) mounted on Mitsubishi factory steel rims.

    2017-Nov-26
    Picked up an extra set of Enasaves and the Dunlop Wintermaxx tires from forum member Zero.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
    Nail or screw puncture?

    We seem to get at least one a year in my extended family, and I've been able to fix all but one puncture with a cheap tire patch kit (the sticky black worm / plug kind).
    I've had a number of tires receive plugs over the years, & I have had zero issues with them. Most have been a picked up screw or nail that develops a slow leak & needs a plug when pulled out. I've let my small town tire guys plug them for me, however.

    Sidewall issues is another story. Not much you can do for those.



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    Oh I forgot one thing - the driver's side view mirror got cracked up (again) in a near miss by an impatient driver yesterday. Got paid for the damages though (guy didn't want insurance involved...) and should have a spare mirror to put on.

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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)


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    You were in the car when the mirror got clipped?

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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2014 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 63.2 mpg (US) ... 26.9 km/L ... 3.7 L/100 km ... 75.9 mpg (Imp)


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    Quote Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
    You were in the car when the mirror got clipped?
    Yes. The oncoming driver was impatient and misjudged the situation. I was afraid something like this would happen as he was coming on pretty hot.

    I had turned onto a two lane residential street - a landscaper's truck & trailer was parked at the curb (on the other side of the street). Instead of waiting his turn behind the trailer, he thought he could squeeze through. That's when he took out my mirror.

    Here's the exciting part. He called me over to where he was parked. Once I got there, he took a menacing posture and started accusing me of causing the accident. I told him to hold on - I have a dashcam and the whole incident is recorded. I said we can review the footage, and it will show he crossed the double-yellow line to get around the truck & trailer when he hit me.

    At that point he changed his tune. He asked what should we do about it. I said we can have our insurance companies take care of it to which he answered we won't be getting insurance involved here.

    He asked me how much for the damages. I followed him to his ATM and he paid me on the spot.


    Lessons learned:
    1. A clipped mirror is inches away from totaling these little cars.
    2. Get a dashcam and know how to use it.
    3. Let the dashcam finish closing the video file properly before shutting off the car (I was unable to view the video of the accident! I could view every other video file but that one.)
    Last edited by Eggman; 04-29-2020 at 07:55 PM.

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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 49.6 mpg (US) ... 21.1 km/L ... 4.7 L/100 km ... 59.5 mpg (Imp)


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    Whew!

    I think I'm just going to say "I've got a dashcam!" regardless of whether I do!

    PS: how much did his poor driving cost him?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
    Whew!

    I think I'm just going to say "I've got a dashcam!" regardless of whether I do!

    PS: how much did his poor driving cost him?
    Yeah, do they sell fake dash cams you could throw on your dash if something happens?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
    Whew!

    I think I'm just going to say "I've got a dashcam!" regardless of whether I do!

    PS: how much did his poor driving cost him?
    $200.

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    Going to get a heated one?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
    Going to get a heated one?
    No. Remember last time this happened? I ordered a replacement from Rock Auto that arrived damaged so they sent a second one. I still have the first one so I'll use that.

    Mitsubishi MSRP for this mirror is now $573.70.
    Rock Auto's price is down to $53.79. Non-signal mirrors are even cheaper ($35-$40.)


    Quote Originally Posted by Alex1a1f View Post
    Crazy the difference in price. Thanks for posting. I've always liked the way shiny black mirrors look with white car, so Those prices are tempting😉
    Hey Alex1a1f, still thinking about getting new mirrors?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Eggman View Post
    . Mitsubishi MSRP for this mirror is now $573.70.
    Rock Auto's price is down to $53.79. Non-signal mirrors are even cheaper ($35-$40.)
    This is a good example of why dealerships only touch my car to do warranty/recall work.

    I am glad that your minor accident wasn't worst. It does make for a good argument about owning/installing a dash cams, too! I don't want to make light of that.



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