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    My First car
    2018
    Mitsubishi
    Mirage ES Plus
    White
    CVT

    -EZ lip pro side skirt and bumper lip
    -Auto dynasty/Speed Daddy lowering springs
    -Enkei RPF1 15x7 41mm offset
    -Nexen SU1 summer tires 195 45 R15
    -Carbon fibre wrapped hood, VVIVID brand
    -Shark fin antenna
    -Titanium Lug nuts 13g each
    -5% rear passenger window tints. 25% VLT front driver sides. VVIVID tints
    -Rear universal diffuser.
    -underbody rubberize rust coat, partially done. Its an ongoing project.
    -painted the calipers with annonized high heat glossy red
    -Speed Daddy Ebay Springs (FOR SALE!)
    -installed a philips engine block heater
    NOTE: all upgrades were installed by myself. Except tire to rims install and balancing. I did the tints, hood wrap, diffuser install, antenna swap, Underbody rubberized rust coat... etc

    Details

    -Rear diffuser
    https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F182951733803

    -ez lip on the side and front bumper
    https://www.ezlip.com/product/ez-lip-pro/

    -Carbon Hood wrap and gas cover.
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00L9J4L6A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    -Shark fin antenna installed
    https://www.ebay.ca/itm/White-Auto-Car-Exterior-Roof-Shark-Fin-AM-FM-Radio-RV-Signal-Aerial-Antenna/153056237463?hash=item23a2dcd797:g:j1EAAOSwnTpbHE3 h

    -Vvivid 5% tints and 25% tints high quality, Made in Canada: https://www.ebay.ca/sch/instawraps/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=

    -Led Lights (Headlights, license plate, reverse lights, daytime running light)

    -Vortex generator fins sticked on the spoiler.

    -Benen rear tow hook

    -Rear Stepsill

    Mirage floor mats
    Dashboard cover
    Led dome light 31mm

    Stock Head unit with android auto display
    JBL GTO629 180W front
    JBL GX602 180W rear

    -Sprayed rubberized undercoating in the wheel wells, and underneath the car too.

    -Engine block heater

    -Red annonized metalic caliper painted

    -K&N RG-1001RD Air filter

    -Mobil 1 Extended performance with m1-110 oil filter

    -CVT fluid from Canadian tire
    https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/oem-synthetic-cvt-asian-atf-946-ml-0281543p.html#srp

    -Rear Resonator delete

    -Godspeed coilovers
    -Daox rear Antiroll bar/Sway Bar
    -eibach Coilovers protector cover

    -Titanium lug nuts
    https://www.twmperformance.com/lug-nuts/titanium-lug-nuts

    (2018)
    -Enkei RPF1 15x7 41mm offset
    -Nexen SU1 summer tires 195 45 R15
    (2019)
    -185/65R14 winter tires with 3mm hub-centric front wheel spacer
    -plastidip wheel covers
    -165/65R14 stock ensave with 25mm hubcentric wheel spacers
    -Rear Fender rolled

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    Agreed - nice work.

    My favourite pic:




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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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    New k&N Cold air intake mod

    https://youtu.be/vlOrbqsvK3U


    You can hear the mirage growl in the video with stock exhaust setup.

    Parts needed:

    K&N RG-1001RD Universal Chrome
    https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00AFRIVNQ?r...
    OR
    https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mp...

    Mitsubishi Mirage Mass Airflow Sensor Housing 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018 Aftermarket Custom Cold Air Intake MAF Adapter 1.2L
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072LNMKDW/...

    OR

    https://mirageforum.com/forum/showthr...

    3” intercooler Aluminum Pipe
    https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mp...

    HPS 2” to 3” coupler

    https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mp...

    2” and 3” Hose clamps
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    Quote Originally Posted by Alemon View Post
    Here are the pictures of the rear diffuser. I am planning to build a flat tray just after the rear axle to the rear diffuser to maximize the effectiveness of the diffuser.

    https://ibb.co/crdf9d
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    https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F182951733803

    Thats the diffuser. It is very robust. I reversed onto a curb, and those plastic fins stopped the car completely without breaking. I had to make a hole for the exhaust and added a fire retardant aluminum with foam insulation then sticked it onto the right side of the diffuser and wrapped the exhaust pipe with an exhaust wrap to prevent the abs plastic from melting. I made a hole at the middle part of the diffuser so that the towing mount is out/accessible. I placed a small metal rod through The towing mount to keep the diffuser in place. Two holes were made near the edge of the bumper from the corners of the diffuser. Two retainer clips Also holds it in place. Theres a box underneath the mirage (I dont know what it is/called) and theres two screws that can be seen if u look underneath the car. I replaced it with a bigger screws and that also holds the diffuser in place. I will rake pictures when I get a chance.
    the link seems not functioning?

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    Winter tire setup

    I found a winter tire set for $25 for all on kijiji, with a considerable rust on it and 3 seasons left from the tread but its hard to turn down an offer.
    My setup now is 185/65/14 with 3 mm hub centric wheel spacer at the front.
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    https://youtu.be/WAOTRpXF4sE

    Front have the stock speakers and rear have the JBL installed. On a Mitsubishi Mirage Hatchback 2018. The Head unit is stock. It is louder, much clearer, and the bass has more punch. The stock speakers on the rear was fabricated to fit the JBL.
    Last edited by Alemon; 04-09-2019 at 05:03 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 2of9 View Post
    Nice lookin' Mirage!

    What are your thoughts about the springs?
    Godspeed and Speed Daddy are not mentioned here: https://mirageforum.com/forum/showth...ull=1#post4511

    Would you mind supplying info to Doax or whomever could update it?
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    Update: Fender rolled with 25cm hubcentric wheel spacer

    This car can take up to 30cm wheel spacer at the rear. The front can definitely take more. I rolled the fenders at the rear since it is rubbing too much with load/passengers at the rear which may potentially damage the sidewall of the tire. I have the stock 165/65R14 with the 25cm spacers on all four hubs. Only the rear requires fender rolling.
    I got the spacers from this seller:
    https://ebay.ca/usr/wsa-auto

    The quality is excellent and theres no vibrations so far. Handling has improved drastically compared to the stock width track
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    New Seat sporty looking seat covers from walmart

    These looks great! It has the leather feel to it and highlights of red. It changes the look of the interior and gives it more appeal! Perfect fitment too. It just needs some time so that all the wrinkles evens out. The photo is after the installation, and the wrinkles doesnt look to good haha.
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    What fender roller tool are you using there? It looks sort of like the Eastwood Fender Roller Tool.

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        click to view fuel log 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)


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    Quote Originally Posted by Top_Fuel View Post
    What fender roller tool are you using there? It looks sort of like the Eastwood Fender Roller Tool.
    Yes, you are correct. It is an Eastwood Fender Roller tool. It was Very useful for this task.



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