Looks good! "Lower" is better for aerodynamics due to reduced turbulence under the vehicle as you push through the air. Of course then you have a new set of worries "driveways, parking lots, speed bumps & potholes". Be interesting to know if there are any mileage gains due to lowering the Mirage.
Not the best to ask, I don't drive my car to save fuel :P
Originally Posted by laceygirl
It looks so tough... :-) You've made me want to put the skirt kit on mine.. :-) You've done an excellent job I must say.... And you've been an excellent reference source especially as I am in Australia too so thank you... :-)
Happy to help. Installation of the side skirts, front and rear extension is around $330, half hour rear, half hour side and 1 hour front(they lied and said it took longer) Only held on by double sided tape, and a screw.
Originally Posted by inuvik
Mistah JT, did you install the side skirts yourself? Just curious what was involved. I like those a lot.
Nope, dealer fitted mine at the first service. Easy to install though, double sided tape the whole skirt, and a screw at the front and rear. They go where the mud flap screw is.
Mistah JT, does it handle better now you've outfitted it with the front and rear strut and rear sway bar? The mechanic at my Mitsi dealer told me it would make almost no difference....
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View my fuel log 2014 Mirage LS 1.2 manual: 38.0 mpg (US) ... 16.2 km/L ... 6.2 L/100 km ... 45.7 mpg (Imp)
Mistah JT, does it handle better now you've outfitted it with the front and rear strut and rear sway bar? The mechanic at my Mitsi dealer told me it would make almost no difference....
Your dealer is correct. The effect is barely visible. Front strut and rear strut are more for looks, rear sway does help but isn't much better. Springs are far too soft. Get stiffer springs or coilovers and the bodyroll is be 10 times better.
Jackson has GAB SS coilovers (I suggested them). His mirage handles like a go kart.
Why is that? People on here rave about them... It doesn't sound like I'll need them if I put new shocks and springs in it??
Comes from the same factory as another company. Can't remember who.
Don't need new shocks. Can put lowered springs, standard shocks are fine. I replied to your other comment in the other thread about needing new shocks.
Hi from WA
Thought I might be the only guy in Australia modding a mirage :P
Haha not the only one. As far as I am aware, Jackson and myself are the only two with a modded mirage(more than just wheels) in Sydney. Then there is lacey in ACT.
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