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Thread: DIY: Installing OEM Spoiler for Pre-Facelift & Facelift (Excl 2020) Hatch Mirage

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    Post DIY: Installing OEM Spoiler for Pre-Facelift & Facelift (Excl 2020) Hatch Mirage

    Hi all,

    Backstory:

    Australian Base Mirage's (ES) don't come included with the OEM spoiler, and to be honest, it doesn't look as good without it, so I decided to add one.
    This is where I purchased mine: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MITSUBIS...10cc%7Ciid%3A1

    Compatibility:

    For those wondering if 2013-16 pre-facelift OEM spoiler fits onto the 2017-19 facelift mirage, Yes it does. I had posted a query a while back but no one had tested it. So I took the liberty of finding out myself. Although MetroMPG mentioned that "the difference was a slight change in the angle of the 2017+ spoiler for drag reduction".
    Link to thread: https://mirageforum.com/forum/showth...er-fit-on-2017
    The boot lid between an installed spoiler from factory and non installed is drastically different but is still doable to install a spoiler onto the mirage.
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    Guide:

    Warning: Should you go ahead with this DIY, please note that I am not liable for any damages you may cause to your mirage. Thanks for understanding.

    Issues:
    • Water leaking through the interior access may possibly be an issue. Will update
    • You will be drilling 2 holes into your boot.
    • You will lose windscreen cleaner jet.


    (Please check Imperial Measurements)

    So here are the things you require:

    • OEM Spoiler
    • Tail Light (If your spoiler doesn't come with one)
    • Optional: Spanner
    • Optional: Ratchet Spanner
    • Drill
    • 3mm Drill Bit
    • 6mm Drill Bit
    • Optional: Your pick of rust protection topcoat
    • Optional: Touch up paint
    • 2x 5mm M6 (1/4") Hex Head Bolt
    • 2x 5mm M6 (1/4") Hex Head Bolt
    • 2x M6 (1/4") Nut
    • Optional: 4x Nylon or Rubber Washer M6 (1/4")
    • 2x M8 (5/16") Flat Washer


    First thing, open up your boot and remove the plastic cover to access 3rd light.

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    For the Rear Brake Light, there should be 4 clips, 2 on each side you should be able to just push them and remove the light from the boot out the other side. Unplug the cable as well.

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    Now for the hardest bit, you will need to remove the windshield wiper jet since it will not fit with the spoiler on. You can do this by getting scissors or needle-nose pliers and pinching the 2 points which hold it in. Good luck! (Thanks to Jeff for his help on how to remove and my chicken for motivating me to not give up)

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    Once you removed the brake light and the jet you are ready to prep the spoiler!

    For the spoiler, since the boot design is different for a made to go with spoiler boot panel you will have to make some alterations. For the spoiler, there will be 4 points which plug into holes on a spoiler boot lid. Grab your wire cutters and go at them removing all four. (Image only shows 2 out of 4)

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    Once you have finished prepping the surface, whip out thy drill with 3mm and drill holes for both sides on the indentations shown beneath, after the hole is created, swap to a 6mm and enlarge the hole. Once done, test fit your spoiler with the holes to make sure the hole aligns.

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    Optional: Use your rust protection and touch up paint if you choose to do so on your new holes. I chose to do rust protection but not touch up since no one will see it anyways

    Now, if you spoiler comes with adhesive for the corner mounts, prep the boot surface so it adheres properly. Remove one side of the tape backing and attach to the boot aligned with the hole. Remove the other sides backing and attach to the boot aligning it with the hole again.

    Next, attach your 2x 10mm M6 bolts with nylon washer onto the outer threads. The configuration is shown below. (Note: The bolt in the image is longer than needed)

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    Now to attach the M8 Flat washer, M6 Nylon washer and M6 nut onto the inner bolt. ( I recommend doing this since you have lost the 4 extra mounting points which attach to the boot, this will give more stability for the spoiler.) The configuration is shown below.
    (Note: The bolt in the image is longer than needed)

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    Replace the plastic backing over the interior access panel.
    Test the light by pressing on the brakes (Car On or Off doesn't matter)

    Congrats you now have a rear OEM spoiler on your mirage!

    Note: for where the original brake lights used to exist, I am considering 3d printing a plate to cover it. Let me know what you guys think.



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    My 2014 Mirage received a bolted-on Taiwan-made spoiler in 2015 or so.
    Had no problems with it, and it came in the correct colour as ordered.

    The washer-jet was unchanged and works like before.

    The hole for the OEM brake lights was covered perfectly by the new spoiler, but I added some sealant just to make sure.

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    The spoiler you have installed here is referred to as the "aero" spoiler. Mitsibishi also makes a "sport" version of the spoiler that has a cutout for where the stock brake light is on your spoilerless rear hatch. That's an option y'all have that most other owners do not.

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    Thanks for this DIY guide!

    But I'm wondering is I can get away with just bolting the spoiler from where the brake light was and use adhesive for the rest? As much as possible I don't want to drill a hole since some says that even with rust protection, it will still rust pretty fast. I don't know how true that is but since I live near salt waters, it's safer to assume that it might be true.

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    Quote Originally Posted by foama View Post
    My 2014 Mirage received a bolted-on Taiwan-made spoiler in 2015 or so.
    Had no problems with it, and it came in the correct colour as ordered.

    The washer-jet was unchanged and works like before.

    The hole for the OEM brake lights was covered perfectly by the new spoiler, but I added some sealant just to make sure.

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    Looking back here, thats the only 2014' I've seen with a rear mounted antenna. So is it a 2014 just because it was built in 2014? Out here I've seen a "1995" model year Neon with a late 1993 build date. As well as a 1997my F150 with a late 1995 build date.

    Edit: I'm sure this has been mentioned in the past but I forget things, and why not fill up random threads with random stuff.

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    I'm so confused. This spoiler doesnt come on every car?

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    Not overseas. It's a big world out there where they offer even cheaper cars! Even Mirages with 1.0L!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fummins View Post
    I am going to be honest here (no surprise there probably). I like the looks of the rear spoiler on a Mirage, but I hate a couple things about it.

    For one, it make cleaning the rear window with a squeegee difficult at gas stations. Even when I am in automatic car wash, the spray jets don't hit the top of the rear windshield. The rear spoiler blocks them out.

    Most of all, the rear spoiler blocks the distance I can see behind my car. I think this would be the case for anyone 6' or over in height. During night time driving, this may be a positive, but it's really annoying during the day time. I don't mind how I sit in my Mirage. I don't mind the head room in my Mirage. The only thing that's really annoying is the blocked view caused by the rear spoiler. It almost gives the Mirage hatchback a feeling of being smaller than it already is inside.

    If it were an option, I would go without rear spoiler. Skinny wheels with hubcaps & no spoiler. I want my cheap economy car to fit the part!

    A spoiler wasn't standard in Australia in 2014, but all the Australian 2021 Mirage models seem to have it now. That may have changed at some earlier point, however.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark View Post
    Most of all, the rear spoiler blocks the distance I can see behind my car. I think this would be the case for anyone 6' or over in height. During night time driving, this may be a positive, but it's really annoying during the day time. I don't mind how I sit in my Mirage. I don't mind the head room in my Mirage. The only thing that's really annoying is the blocked view caused by the rear spoiler.
    Have you tried lowering your rearview mirror?


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