OSM Garage Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 So, I finally bought one. I was hesitant in buying this one but not many have popped up for sale. Typically, as soon as I get this one a few have popped up on various websites. I was told that it was a sweet runner, no worries. It wasnt till I handed over the cash is when they started to mention the faults......The joys with dealing long distance. Anywho, this is my (soon to be once I fix a few things) daily driver. It runs the powerhouse 4G11 and yes, it has the SUPER SHIFT Plans are to add some wheels, some low, and eventually some (slight) power 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OSM Garage Posted May 21, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 21, 2015 I scored some wheels off Tank a while ago in anticipation of getting one of these things. They're Enkei 知りますか 14x6 Didnt know what tyre size to run on these. I ended up choosing 155/55/14. Found a pair on trademe from JP Auto Spares. I asked if they had another pair which they did and had them fitted up. Awesome service and very cheap. The Japanese guy there was extremely thorough. Cant praise them enough. So all fitted up Time to try them on. Side profile pic for reference And with them fitted I need to sort the front rims out. The rotors have bolts on the mounting face and the rims foul on them. Ive asked a few people for ideas. And of course you need to do a MS Panit lowering job Now to get it around that height. If you've had experience with lowering a Mirage or fitting mags to the front please let me know Thanks 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSM Garage Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 Still havent driven this thing home yet. Its been sitting at work waiting for a replacement radiator. The previous owner said that the radiator leaks and that it has a blown head gasket (after money was exchanged ) They did include a head set..... When I picked it up from the car haulage company and drove it to work it was puking coolant. The state of the radiator was toast. Luckily someone was selling a MkI Mirage radiator on Trademe so I scored it, received it and installed it. In the hole I dont think it has a BHG as it struggles to get hot (no thermostat tho) The water that came out wasnt oily. It does need a new water pump (noisy). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSM Garage Posted June 4, 2015 Author Share Posted June 4, 2015 Managed to score a cluster with a tacho. Extremely useful for the big RPMs this car can hit! So, out with the old.... ...and in with the old. Also found a front bumper thats a bit straighter Ive got my eyes on an injected 4G15. Im just waiting for the guy to drop his pants on the price and ill grab it. This was meant to be my daily, its now turning into another project. Story of our lives! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSM Garage Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 Decided to try and find out where this annoying rattle sound was coming from in the engine bay. At first I thought it was the water pump but was actually the tensioner bearing. So I replaced them both, along with a new cambelt. Also installed a thermostat as it didnt have one and the gauge struggled to move without one. All was going well driving this car daily till about a month ago. It developed (what I thought at the time) a strange miss The car would run fine and drive in a 50kmh zone ok. When I hit the motorway it would cut out, jerk and run like balls. Young Bigfoot came to my aide one night on SH1. So, I decided to replace items in the ignition system. I replaced the coil, dizzy cap, rotor, condensor, points, leads and spark plugs all with new items. Unfortunately this didnt fix it. I described the symptoms to my father and informed that the issue is fuel related. Carb off for a clean Tank out for a clean New (old) fuel filter from Dads parts stock Went to replace the fuel pump and as I removed the pump I found the spring that normally sits behind the lever arm sitting out of place Its fitted with a rare 2 piece spring Acquired a new fuel pump and installed it Drove it home for the first time since cleaning out the fuel system and it drives like a champ again! Happy days 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSM Garage Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 Repping the 90's yo 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSM Garage Posted December 15, 2015 Author Share Posted December 15, 2015 A bit of a late update I had seen a full set of XYZ adjustable suspension to suit a Mitsubishi Cedia on Trademe. They were only $100 so I thought id chuck a hundy on em and if I won them ill install them on the Mrs car (Cedia wagon) A week rolls past and I won them for $100. So I pick them up and bring them to work and then I started getting Ideas. "I wonder how hard it would be to put the fronts in the Mirage?" I pulled a strut out of the Mirage and put one of the adjustable fronts in its place. I was blown away by the fact that the lower perch bolt holes were exactly the right spacing. The only difference was that the gap was 4mm wider and the XYZ use a 14mm bolt whereas the standard Mirage uses a 12mm bolt. I could have drilled out the 12mm hole to 14mm but I wanted to be able to revert back to standard suspension if needed. So I got a length of 2mm flat bar and cut 4 bits into shape. I also had some spacers made. 14mm OD and 12mm ID For the top of the adjustables I had some new camber plates made to suit These are the original camber plates on the XYZ And the new plates fitted So all that was left to do is bolt it all in the Mirage For the rear suspension I went with the 1 way adjustables I havent got a decent photo of how it sits at the moment but I am super happy with the ride height now. The front springs are a tad stiff so will look out for some softer springs. I have been using this car daily and I love it. It also appears that maori fullas like it too. Its a daily occurrence for some to yell "Chur bro" at me which is cool with me. Will upload a pic later 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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