Originally posted by Grumpy Rooster
No ill effects, I had it for 3 years like that & just sold it recently…. Was a fantastic car.
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Its quite amazing what a few small almost no cost mods will do to a car like that, my old 1994 corolla (1.6L 16V 4AFE) I bumped the timing from 10 deg to 17deg (made sure it was not pinging on standard unleaded & then religiously ran it on 95 octane PULP) & fitted a free flowing filter (still standard exhaust etc). Went a lot better & returned better economy as well.
No ill effects, I had it for 3 years like that & just sold it recently…. Was a fantastic car. -
I've considered bumping the timing on the Mirage, but then thought better play it safe because if it starts pinging the GF wouldn't know it and just keep on driving it. Will probably drop in a filter etc.... gave it a service on the weekend, new spark plugs, oil and oil filter checked the timing etc.
Should have it back this afternoon. Dropped it off to the body shop on Tuesday afternoon to get the rear quarter panel re-painted as it was scratched up. All paid for by the caryard.I got nothingComment
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The standard timing is 4-7deg. All we did was just put it at the top of the manufacturers recommended spec. I have read that a lot of people go to 10deg but we decided to be safe. Picked up 2fwfw with the timing. Now makes a whopping 54.6kw at the wheels.
I also picked up a spare engine on the weekend for free, including manifolds, injectors, flywheel etc. And could be getting a 4G93 throttle body for it soon as well. Simple bolt on mod that will give it a little more go combined with an adjustable fuel pressure reg. All still with standard exhaust. I also have access to a ported head with adjustable cam gear and headers if I want them. Problem is I don't want to spend the money or lose the "standardness" of it.Comment
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I reckon you'd be selling your soul and you'd need a new forum name. :pOriginally posted by AxGT
Cal.The most dangerous risk of all - the risk of spending your life not doing what you want, on the bet you can buy yourself the freedom to do it later. - Randy Komisar.Comment
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Already sold my soul keeping the AX running.
Its got to the stage where its not worth anything, and costs are starting to mount up keeping it going.Dirty Subaru ownerComment
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I can't believe we have degenerated into talking about modifying Mirages..... This really IS the forum for people who USED to own performance cars...I got nothingComment
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Not talking about keeping that. Buy a Xsara, they were a steal when new IMO and a serious bargain now.Originally posted by AxGT
Cal.The most dangerous risk of all - the risk of spending your life not doing what you want, on the bet you can buy yourself the freedom to do it later. - Randy Komisar.Comment
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At least we are talking about modifying "something". But its all a little bit more subtle than what we are used to. To be honest, I'm starting to get the bug again after driving it for 2 weeks. I almost look for an excuse to go for a drive. Sad I know.
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I dont think i could ever not own at least some type of performance car to tinker around with / waste money on / get pissed off with & sometimes enjoy.Originally posted by Grumpy RoosterI almost look for an excuse to go for a drive. Sad I know.
problem is i started to own way too many of them.....Comment
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GF picked up the Mirage yesterday, I had a look when I got home and they morons have gotten the colour completely wrong... the door is a nice white colour and the rear 3/4 panel is a really shithouse cream colour.... how fucking hard is it to match white??? It's not like a metallic pearl colour or anything, just plain jane westinghouse white!I got nothingComment
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hahaha, its so true, so many of my mates (and myself included) have reached this shameful time in our livesOriginally posted by ViNcEnXo
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