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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)
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The CVT equipped cars tend to transmit more vibration into the cabin in my experience, especially when stopped, idling while in gear (not N via idle neutral logic).
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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)
That rod is used to control engine movement on heavy accel or decel or any time the engine wants to twist in its other mounts. It is called a ''Roll Stopper Rod'' and as it is not weight bearing should have little effect on transmitted idle vibrations. That rod should do nothing at idle if I understand it correctly. It is sort of like an aftermarket engine torque damper.
MightyMirageMpg (12-15-2016)
I noticed my 14' has noticeably more vibration than the 15' and 17's at work with way more mileage. I may see if I can swap that mount out one day and see if there's a difference. I'ts only 2 or 3 bolts and 1 min to replace.
I mostly notice it when stopped. I've seen some cars that had gravel jammed up in the suspension crossmember and against the mount causing crazy vibrations while in gear but not in neutral so maybe if it's just crappy material it could cause it to jiggle more.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage SE wussie cvt edition. 1.2 automatic: 37.7 mpg (US) ... 16.0 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.3 mpg (Imp)
If you add polyurethane it will stiffen the mount and transmit more vibration to the cabin.
Custom Mirage products: Cruise control kit, Glove box light, MAF sensor housing, Rear sway bar, Upper grill block
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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)
mohammad (10-04-2021)
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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)
I meant swap the mount out from a 15 or 17'. I wouldn't use poly mounts in these things, it'd probably vibrate apart. I haven't searched yet, but wonder why they have that extra damper bolted to the top of the upper rh engine mount in the 14's and not the 15' and 17'?
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage SE wussie cvt edition. 1.2 automatic: 37.7 mpg (US) ... 16.0 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.3 mpg (Imp)
I wasn't aware of the difference (mine is a 2015), but having previously added an upper "torque strut" to my car, I can tell you what they were probably going for. The more you resist that rotational torque, the more perceived throttle response you have. Adding a torque strut made the car feel GREAT! (from a performance driving perspective) But, it added a LOT of vibration and harshness. Had I known that there was a stock part available, I may have sought one out! The one I used was an aftermarket piece that was pretty rigid... so much so that the bracket that held it to the shock tower eventually fatigue-cracked and I've not bothered to fix it yet.
Given that so much of the target audience, especially in the US, is more concerned about NVH than about throttle response... maybe they eliminated an upper torque mount of some sort, sacrificing some responsiveness, allowing the engine to move a little more... but, making it much smoother and quieter?
Simplify and add lightness.
What I'm talking about is just a little short looking cylinder screwed right to the top of the mount, near where the ground wire that always breaks off is. I'll post a pic tonight. There's probably a pic somewhere around here. One bolt and it comes off. Kinda like those weights some vehicles have on the exhaust to stop them from vibrating like crazy.
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage SE wussie cvt edition. 1.2 automatic: 37.7 mpg (US) ... 16.0 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.3 mpg (Imp)
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage SE wussie cvt edition. 1.2 automatic: 37.7 mpg (US) ... 16.0 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.3 mpg (Imp)
Loren (11-23-2019)