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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-04-2017, 04:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,314
Posted By R.I.D.E.
I averaged the last two fills together. 740.5...

I averaged the last two fills together. 740.5 miles on 12.576 gallons, 58.9 MPG.
It looks like this tire and wheel combination MAY have no mileage penalty. If it does it will be minimal, maybe 1 or...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 06-03-2017, 04:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,314
Posted By R.I.D.E.
Last tank (63.6mpg) was a short fill, even...

Last tank (63.6mpg) was a short fill, even thought it was done at my usual station (Costco) AND at the front pump where I can drop my front wheels in the drainage depression in the pavement. Seen...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-30-2017, 05:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,314
Posted By R.I.D.E.
I'd like to run this thing on an autocross now....

I'd like to run this thing on an autocross now. Refill second tank tomorrow, looks pretty good right now.

The most efficient flywheels have the greatest mass, the greatest distance from the axis...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-24-2017, 06:25 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,314
Posted By R.I.D.E.
55.4 mpg last tank. I can handle that now that...

55.4 mpg last tank. I can handle that now that this car handles so well with the new wheels-tires.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-10-2017, 02:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,314
Posted By R.I.D.E.
Photos for above post.

Photos for above post.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-09-2017, 07:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,314
Posted By R.I.D.E.
Rims and tires installed today. I bought this car...

Rims and tires installed today. I bought this car May 9th 2015, 31485 on the original tires today. Could have gone further but I got the itch to see the rims on this car. Looks like MPG hit will be...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 05-01-2017, 05:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,314
Posted By R.I.D.E.
Typical drive today, about 20 miles. Picked up...

Typical drive today, about 20 miles. Picked up some paint for the porch chairs, then Wendy's for a quick lunch, back home to put some cabinets, I got for free, in the garage. At one point I was very...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-30-2017, 06:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,314
Posted By R.I.D.E.
Topped it off yesterday, 62.3 mpg. Looks like...

Topped it off yesterday, 62.3 mpg. Looks like when I swap the tires-wheels it will probably still be pushing 60mpg.
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-27-2017, 06:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,314
Posted By R.I.D.E.
I originally thought the same thing, shipping...

I originally thought the same thing, shipping damage, until I actually tried to bend the axle using a 6 foot piece of aluminum pipe, giving me a leverage factor of about 12 to one. A member on the...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-27-2017, 12:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,314
Posted By R.I.D.E.
Driven until they were bald, I could probably get...

Driven until they were bald, I could probably get another 20+k miles. Best time in a tires life for mileage.

I've seen fairly consistent wear to grading standard over the years. I could just...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-26-2017, 04:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,314
Posted By R.I.D.E.
I have an extra set of Ensaves, practically new...

I have an extra set of Ensaves, practically new without measurable wear. I got them for $160 and I had to swap out the replacement tires. I'm replacing the OE wheels and tires with "Imola" rims from...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-26-2017, 04:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,314
Posted By R.I.D.E.
The tires they put on the Mirage are some of the...

The tires they put on the Mirage are some of the lowest rolling resistance around, comparable to the RE92s they used on the 1st gen Insight. Both of those two tires have tread depth at around 8/32nds...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-25-2017, 05:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,314
Posted By R.I.D.E.
Axle replacd

All readings well within specs now, drives like a different car. I wish they could get every one right, a lot of negative press on the handling of this car. Drove it 30.5k (odometer reading) before...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-22-2017, 02:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,314
Posted By R.I.D.E.
Last tank 425 miles, 7.089 gallons, $15.02, 59.95...

Last tank 425 miles, 7.089 gallons, $15.02, 59.95 MPG. If anyone here is ever in the area, I invite them to observe how I do it. The other day I changed the oil after driving 20 miles with a stop for...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-22-2017, 10:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,314
Posted By R.I.D.E.
I'm on the last few thousand miles on the tires....

I'm on the last few thousand miles on the tires. It will be VERY interesting to see how high the MPG will go on the original tires, with the wheels actually pointed in the right direction. Almost...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-20-2017, 02:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,314
Posted By R.I.D.E.
2015 Mirage warranty rear axle (alignment)

I knew this was an issue an was not happy about how Mitsubishi addressed it until today. I took the car to the dealership in Hampton and had them do two recalls, one for additional protection for...
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