what crick crick sound? i notice soon after the engine is turned off...there is this 'klak klak' sound coming out momentarily from the chassis... something like the sound objects make from cold to hot temperature..

does anyone encounter this before?

whatz the best time to go to that jln 222 service center? my car gonna reach 1k soon..

anyone got their GPS yet? still waiting for mine

i probably can only go on weekends ler..have to work...5 hours is like so freaking long..and the other thing is we r forced to buy the shell fully syth from them at exorbitant prices right? else void warranty...well part of the recurring profits that bermaz gonna get..

i havent really pecut the car yet..not til it has reached 1k haha

i pumped RON95 into mine and its fine so far...the manual specify min of RON91 only...

gahpadu: that is the price one has to pay driving an 'exotic' not so common car lor

Your dreams is not that far off ma..actually to untrained eyes, the m3 and m6 look alike, esp from the back...coz the m3 doesnt look small haha.. can easily fool people

I will drive this until i can get at least a 325i i think however good a FWD is, still cant beat a 50:50 weight distributed RWD car and that image..

This post has been edited by andrewlimkn: Sep 1 2009, 07:26 PM

so far no obvious sound frm cabin...

but got klak klak sound coming from undercarriage from outside after i park the car...something like metal parts expanding/contracting...u guys have this?

one more thing bout the m3 sport..

when using manual mode...changing gear from 1st to 2nd has a bit of lag..

at the end still autobox...dont have the kick of a real manual and clutch transmission, if only it has manual gearbox option..

it is a case of who got more balls haha

i always dun understand why people likes to compare acceleration times and power output figures. I mean, how often do u fully rev your car to redline to fully exploit the power? (and not regretting bout how fast your fuel meter drops later) Well not for me.. You do some mods like air filter, exhaust, ECU remaps, you can easily recover the few % of comparable horsepower..

I appreciate handling the most, and that is not something you can modify easily. Do not believe that putting in stiff springs and rock hard abs will do wonders. No doubt u can corner wt less roll but keep in mind the comfort will be sacrificed incredibly. Just like how people modify a already old and crap chassis like the Proton Wira, etc. It has a lot to do with the chassis, suspension setup and tuning. The stock Mazda could just perform as well as and probably even surpass the modified Proton Wira without all the harshness and instability. I believe you sapu corners more (not too mention the excitement of taking it with poise and confidence ) than you rev your car to redline all the time

And that is why people gets a Mazda. The renowned RX8 and MX-5 Miata is already unanimously known for their handling refinement. You guys should actually also consider Mazda's cousin, the Ford Focus, because frankly i test drive the car and it feels even more agile than the Mazda and again without all the harshness. Granted that it look like a family hatcback, you will be surprised by its performance. The Ford RS (only a FWD) is on par with all the RWD sportscars that sits lower and doesnt have the interior space at all

This post has been edited by andrewlimkn: Feb 8 2010, 05:36 PM

Yeah no doubt acceleration is important but let me ask u. Do you put in full throttle in first gear (and not shifting gears til it reach its peak torque or whatever it is) everytime the traffic lights go green? If not, i dont think there is any difference driving a City 1.5 vs the Type R or a turbocharged monster. Maybe higher capacity engine allows u to feel the 'power' earlier and better throttle response...just like how certain cars hav max torque curves that comes earlier in the RPM range, but doesnt mean it has more overall power than the other car

And unless ur car is a Golf GTI with the 2.0L Turbo engine, all the 2.0L NA cars should equally feel the same in engine power in normal drive conditions. When ppl test drive, of course they floor the throttle to test the power. But do you still do this after u own the car and hav to pay fuel frm ur own pockets? That is why i felt the car's handling and suspension is something that you can feel most of the time, under normal day to day driving

Too soft like the Altis, its comfortable but when it comes to negotiating tight corners, perhaps u feel like floating in a boat. Too hard (maybe the Lancer GT? haha) then u feel ur guts are shattering everytime u pass by our country infamous potholes and uneven roads.

I think Mazda/Ford has the best balance of comfort and handling excitement (Of course if you can afford it, cant beat the luxury marques with advanced adjustable suspension systems like the Audi, Mercedes )

This post has been edited by andrewlimkn: Feb 8 2010, 11:33 PM

Dude this thread is bout Mazda3 ler...Having said that, Mazda6 is no doubt a good car

I think Ford is not so recognized here by Malaysians. If you read the car reviews, Ford always have high praises. I have yet to see the new Mondeo on the road yet

but i m sure the interior and build quality of M3 is better than the Forte

I havent test driven the Forte before (i doubt the handling can be better than Mazda which holds its forte in this area) but go have a look at the actual car and u will know why its selling so cheap. Try opening and closing the doors of the Forte, it feels flimsy and the interior looks cheap too. Granted that it looks good enough, but the quality just isn't there..

You are right. Have the zoom zoom spirit. People who chooses Mazda does it for the exclusivity and appreciate the handling prowess, although it is pricier.

Actually Mazda sells pretty well elsewhere, like SG. Just that Malaysians dun seem to appreciate it..maybe all boils down to the price coz its only available in CBU

Yeah can handle curves like a GTI.. just put on hard lowered springs and stiff shocks...of course can tapau corners wt less roll and more stability haha. But what is the sacrifice to the ride quality?

At the end its u get what u pay for ...i never expect Mazda's handling to ever beat BMW (other than its totally diff chassis config...RWD wt 50:50 weight distribution)...the same goes for Forte - hard to expect it to beat Mazda's handling attributes which it has been famed for

If u want a best all for value car, then Forte is the choice. If exclusivity, ride & build quality and handling matters to u more, then its the Mazda.

This post has been edited by andrewlimkn: Mar 17 2010, 11:25 AM

hmm not sure bout the 15" mazda oem rims..but i think our oem 17" rims from japan shoud be miles better than JRD or even taiwanese makes...

think u shud consider going for better ones to complement and do justice to that car