Here are a couple of images I made for my notes. At one time, I owned both the old and new style sway bars.
2016-Oct-16
Replaced damaged left side mirror with an aftermarket part from Rock Auto.
Disabled automatic air conditioning, saving fuel and prolonging life of the compressor.
2016-Nov-29
Added WeatherTech floor liners and KDLINKS R100 dashcam.
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.
2016-Nov-02
Rear axle replaced.
2018 Jun 14
Installed Daox Rear Sway Bar
2019-Feb-13
Purchased an Air Lift 60724 1000 Series Air Spring Kit, to be installed soon.
2020-Dec-22
Removed broken Daox Rear Sway Bar and installed the Air Lift air bag suspension.
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.
Here are a couple of images I made for my notes. At one time, I owned both the old and new style sway bars.
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage ES 1.2 manual: 52.2 mpg (US) ... 22.2 km/L ... 4.5 L/100 km ... 62.6 mpg (Imp)
MetroMPG (12-27-2020)
When I installed my sway bar I didn't drop the bolts in from above because I noticed the interference. I installed the bolts from below and used the smaller nut on top hoping to avoid the contact with the spring. That didn't work.
Look at the installation hardware used for the UR sway bar in this post (you may have to visit the post to see the photo)
I didn't think I would have to check on the sway bar - instead I thought it would be a set-it-and-forget-it kind of thing. After all, it has no moving parts.
I recall some reports of that UR bar failing. One report was from forum member ednevell:
I don't know what to do here! (UR sway bar broke)
Not sure about the need for both, especially considering the longevity of sway bars.
Not that I know of. I was hoping to but that's off the table now haha.
Not sure if a solid bar would avoid this break? I'm no metallurgist but it seems that the failure has to do with tempering at the weld, not the bar material.
Mine must be the old style as the tube passes through the angle iron and is welded on both sides.
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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)
MetroMPG (12-27-2020)
Custom Mirage products: Cruise control kit, Glove box light, MAF sensor housing, Rear sway bar, Upper grill block
Current project: DIY Nitrous oxide setup for ~$100
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View my fuel log 2015 Mirage DE 1.2 manual: 47.2 mpg (US) ... 20.1 km/L ... 5.0 L/100 km ... 56.7 mpg (Imp)
MirageRally (12-26-2020),Top_Fuel (12-23-2020)
We enjoyed a white Christmas. I thought I could catch a time-lapse of the accumulation but was too late:
Early this morning (check out the snow piled up on that mirror):
Looks like there was about fifteen inches of snow on top - probably more because I couldn't reach the point of the greatest accumulation:
This last picture was from about four years ago:
And it was all shoveled by hand - no snowblowers or plows were used.
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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)
Daox (12-29-2020),Fummins (12-27-2020),inuvik (12-26-2020),MetroMPG (12-27-2020),MirageRally (12-26-2020)
Man, shoveling all that by hand has to make you ripped with muscles right now! Come on tell me, what's your workout regimen? Lol last time I saw you you looked like
He-Man
Interests: Rallying/Drifting/Cars/Motorcycles
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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)
MirageRally (12-26-2020)
Hahaha, when everything's totally opens back up again I'm going back to the gym... I used to be So into fitness and now... Not so much... New years resolution.
Interests: Rallying/Drifting/Cars/Motorcycles
You’re smart to take your health seriously.
I’m very thankful for my health, that I can still do stuff like this. Considering all that can go wrong in this life - I mean look around at all the suffering in this world. In the grand scheme we got it good - real good. Future generations might look back on this as the good old days.
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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)
MirageRally (12-26-2020)
True and also serves as a good reminder to spend time with family and loved ones. None of us live forever but one thing's for sure: make the best memories you can with your family and those you care for with the time you have left. My grandfather taught me that. Family really does make the world go round.
Interests: Rallying/Drifting/Cars/Motorcycles
Eggman (12-26-2020)
You’re absolutely right there. To be honest I need to get into a more regular & consistent exercise routine too, while I still can!
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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)
MirageRally (12-27-2020)