View Poll Results: What mod or product would you like to see next?

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  • Electric power steering controller

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  • Side view mirror blanking plates

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  • Rear sway bar alternative

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    I have looked into the front strut bar. I even did some testing to see weather it was really necessary. Its kind of at a stand still for the moment.


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    I'd like to see these cars available with manual steering. My Metro had a manual rack and I wouldn't have it any other way. The less parts to fail, the better.

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    Yeah, I agree manual or drastically reduced assist on the power steering would be great. Unfortunately, all of the tinkering I've done thus far has been pretty unsuccessful. The power steering rack has its own ECU, and it communicates to another ECU via a CAN bus. This means if you remove its power, it thinks something is wrong and turns a light on your dash on. There are many checks that the power steering ECU does, and if any of the checks don't come back normal, that light turns on.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jimmyess333 View Post
    I'd like to see these cars available with manual steering. My Metro had a manual rack and I wouldn't have it any other way. The less parts to fail, the better.
    I agree! A small car (especially with narrow tires) doesn't need power steering. The Mirage would handle better without it. As soon as the Mirage starts rolling, power steering isn't really necessary at all.

    My comparison are the old 1988-93 Ford Festiva cars. Those cars (approximately 1750 pounds) didn't have power steering, and you never felt like it needed it. I honestly believe the Mirage would handle better on the highway without it. The steering is way to light.

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    Big fat performance tires make the steering feel a lot better.
    Simplify and add lightness.

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    I would like much longer visors, I guess they would need to slide out if you want them to stow away as normal.

    Also, LED lighting for the console for 5mt cars. You can't see jack at night in the little cubbies.

    LED footwell lighting that turns on with the door opening OR you can turn it on while driving.

    that's it for now.
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    There are dealer options for blue LED lights for the speakers, footwell and console here in Europe.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Wallythacker View Post
    Also, LED lighting for the console for 5mt cars. You can't see jack at night in the little cubbies.

    LED footwell lighting that turns on with the door opening OR you can turn it on while driving.

    that's it for now.
    Yep, you can already order these kits from Mitsubishi. I did. Kits aren't cheap, though, and are somewhat tedious to install.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Cobrajet View Post
    Yep, you can already order these kits from Mitsubishi. I did. Kits aren't cheap, though, and are somewhat tedious to install.

    They look nice. Mits options prices here in Canada can be pretty high though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by IchabodCrane View Post
    How about diffused light for console area.
    I drove a Kia Rio with this feature and got to liking it.
    In the overhead lighting module it had a white LED shining through a focused diffuser that didn't bother the driver but nicely lit the console area.
    They actually offer a blue LED console light that I'm gonna add. This will shine a light blue light on the gear shifter. It's under accessories. I think the cabin area is too dark at night including the dash lights. Just wished it was RED LED to match the other lights.



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