The QUICK question thread.....
- Thread starter Minlak
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Jabubu
let you google that for me
Correct - 6mm is for 142mm non-boost.
Minlak
custom titis
Struts are worth it - keeps your tyres on the road in the correct manner that stops early tyre replacement - also helps you stop if your suspension is working correctly - that’s actually an ok price for the struts my ASX were $1000 - however having said all that it depends on if you plan on replacing car anytime soon?
dancaseyimages
Mountain bike pornographer
Thats not a bad quote at all.
How handy are you on the tools?
Otherwise do the wipers yourself and get the rest done at the shop?
beeb
Dr. Beebenson, PhD HA, ST, Offset (hons)
Or see if standard 6 or 8mm wiper blade inserts will fit the head. They should be <$10 per insert.
The rest of the list seems reasonable enough. If anything I'd be a little concerned about how cheap the tyres are unless they're a "4 for the price of 3" type deal - if they're Chinese cheapies quoted (typically hard compound and low grip - especially in the wet) I'd consider buying something better there.
Lucaw
Next in line
Are you buying the car, or do you already own it?
If you already own it, replace the wipers yourself and get it done if you don't have the skills to do it, but if you are buying it you could probably get something better
andrew9
Likes Dirt
All cars need tyres. Assuming that he will have the car long enough to wear them out, then that cost is no different to filling the fuel tank, so it shouldn't be a factor in the decision.
Many people could swap all those parts in an afternoon, that era of Japanese cars is great for DIY maintenance.
I would either do everything except the tyres and alignment myself or buy a newer used car.
But then there is the chance a different used car will need similar work.
Many people could swap all those parts in an afternoon, that era of Japanese cars is great for DIY maintenance.
I would either do everything except the tyres and alignment myself or buy a newer used car.
But then there is the chance a different used car will need similar work.
Minlak
custom titis
Don’t need spring compressors - zip ties for the win
beeb
Dr. Beebenson, PhD HA, ST, Offset (hons)
It's all good until it isn't.Don’t need spring compressors - zip ties for the win
andrew9
Likes Dirt
True that. There is brake bleeding too, even if you can do it with only a jar and some aquarium hose. It can be easy to do, but I found it really annoying the first few times
The bill seems fine apart from the possibly crap tyres. I would still be thinking of what else you can get for $1940 + selling the mirage as is.
Depends on what you want from a car, the mirage would probably be a zippy minimalist fun thing
dancaseyimages
Mountain bike pornographer
Free skylight in the shed, or cat door in the wallDon’t need spring compressors - zip ties for the win
Also dont forget the mirage/lancer platform has a lot of decent quality spares too, so pretty well priced. You may alse be able to find a set of rims and tyres for a decent price too.
indica
Serial flasher
Kinda what I was looking for and cheers.
Already own it
Thank heaps all for the replies. I am mechanically retarded - not a hope in hell of doing any of that myself.
Minlak
custom titis
My daughters car went for a service at Holden and they wanted $2900 for a thermostat / engine mount / battery replacement - it had an extended warranty as she lives away from me we thought good idea - ended up costing her nothing - however if she had to pay for it I could have easily bought any specialty tools needed and the parts and been in front by over $1500 - being able to do mechanical work is a huge advantage in life IMHO.
You would be surprised how easy it really is and there are good repair manuals available for that type of car
Mitsubishi Mirage 1990 - 2000 Haynes Repair Manuals & Guides
Master your 1990-2000 Mitsubishi Mirage's maintenance with Chilton manuals. Step-by-step guides for confident DIY repairs.
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Cardy George
Piercing rural members since 1981
I'd be happy with that bill. Let's face it, it's only a few years shy of its 30th birthday (sorry) and it only needs that much work. I'd say it's a keeper
DougalStrachan
Likes Dirt
Anyone know if the FSA comet direct mount is compatible with any other direct mount chainrings?
Flow-Rider
Burner
The labor is a little expensive and so are the struts, you can get KYBs online for a $100 each.
fjohn860
Alice in diaperland
Is 0.4mm extra width (0.2 each side) going to give me issues witb my RF BB bearings?
For context:
Changed to 24mm ID bearings to do away with the plastic shim/sleeves however the enduro outboard dust seals are 0.2mm thicker than the plastic sleeve/dust covers which to me means more preload on the bearings. I removed a spindle spacer, but the cranks were harder to spin than with the spacer left on.
For context:
Changed to 24mm ID bearings to do away with the plastic shim/sleeves however the enduro outboard dust seals are 0.2mm thicker than the plastic sleeve/dust covers which to me means more preload on the bearings. I removed a spindle spacer, but the cranks were harder to spin than with the spacer left on.
- Spacer on, cranks spin about three times. Crank bolt nipped up.
- Spacer off, cranks spin about once. And the crank bolt isn't even nipped up.
pink poodle
気が狂っている男
Sounds like you are ready to start learning no footers and then on to the more advanced off pedal combos!