i just gave perodua bangi a call asking for the price for 40000km scheduled service. i was quoted RM298.10.

they will change everything except spark plugs, brake pads etc2. i'm not so sure about this. but, good news for me as i can use the current spark plugs and delay my plan to use iridium spark plugs until the next scheduled service. will send my car tomorrow, and i'll post the price here later on .

i asked them what are the parts that will be changed, she told me every single thing and it sounded like a lot thus, i didn't write down any. hahaha. i think i will just take it tho, since i'm travelling almost 150km daily, 30days a month

anyhow..calling all sport rims,springs,suspensions sifoos especially noblesse, what is the type for spring buffer for viva? type D? A? i forgot.

anyone has purchased a new hood from perodua? or front bonnet or engine bonnet whatever you call it.

does it came with black paint? or we have to paint it? i'm thinking if it does come with the black paint, i might as well install it straightaway without repainting it.

BTW, i called perodua asking the price for viva elite front hood. it's RM281.50

sure, if you have the number i will give him a call.

anyway guys, i updated my signature, check it out (in red).

my initial reply will be no, i don't think so . but you can always give them a call and ask about it. i'm not sure about engine oil, but i knew that brake pad can

Hello my fellow viva owners. it has been a while since my last visit. i would like to take this opportunity to say Selamat Hari Raya to everyone! hope it's not too late.



anyway, hello there sifoo noblesse,
i'm thinking to upgrade my brake setup too. here are a few details that i have in mind :

1. i don't mind keeping the stock brake shoe for the rears.
2. i want to change to MYVI Brembo brake rotors (bigger diameter than viva )
3. but, since my elite EZi comes with ABS, i want to keep the ABS feature. is it possible to use my ABS with myvi brembo rotors?

i see. alright. thanx bro! i will do some scouting later. i'll PM you if i need any further info

anyway, just did new tint on my car. the illegal one of course. 20% VLT. let's hope JPJ stay away from my car for the next year or two. hahahaha


welcome bro!

This post has been edited by camel90: Sep 12 2011, 03:34 PM

hope that helps.

if the engine sounds when idle is that high as you said, you may want to pay a visit to Perodua SC soon bro. let them check everything because in my opinion the viva engine when idle is close to 'quiet'

Hey guys. as you all know my front hood isn't properly alligned. yes, i've replaced the hood with the new one but since i have yet to do any major 'knocking' and body repair the hood won't be properly alligned. so, there is a tendancy that water from rain or during a carwash to come into the engine compartment at the sides there.

like this one. the ABS unit is not really flooded with water, but there's slight water that comes in. will it effect the braking system? that ABS system has got a few wires around it. i'm afraid it may effect the braking while i'm driving



This post has been edited by camel90: Sep 16 2011, 12:03 PM

Anyone?



Anyway guys, here's another symptom

car : Elite EZi, Auto, 1000cc

Exhaust setup.
Change the header to this one and threw the ori


the same goes to this rear section.



so,since i travel via ELITE highway almost everyday from shah alam-klia exit, i always constantly drive 130-140kmh. the thing is, after driving in that speed for 10mins or so, after i let go off the throttle and the moment i hit the throttle again, the exhaust misfire. is it bad for the engine? or it's okay for the engine ?

This post has been edited by camel90: Sep 22 2011, 01:34 PM

woohoo! i went to do some shopping for my baby

Installed
Front Lower Bar
Front Strut Bar
Rear Lower Bar
at http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1881312/

sifoo noblesse, sorry didn't reply your pm. just noticed it. lol!

anyway guys. those who drives 1.0L auto

do you have any buzzing sound after driving at 100kmh and you lift off throttle while the gear is in D?

This post has been edited by camel90: Oct 8 2011, 08:28 PM

Been driving my slow poke car for almost 2 years and for the past 8 months, i've been driving on 'touge-like' road almost everyday.

first thing you need to know about strengthening bar, they will never make my car a neo or even a civic that are famous for their superior handling.

BUT, i do notice that my car is now taking corner effortlessly than it used to be, and in some corners where i usually could notice the bodyroll, it's now very low if not gone.

the other reason for my installation is, i want to feel a little more confident in terms of safety. yes, with this strengthening bars , my car is still a viva and it will never turn into swift or any other cars that have 5 stars NCAP. but, it does feel more solid especially for a kCar chasis like viva.

reminder, if you have not driving your car long enough, and have not trash it (beware, it is dangerous and stupid) like me, you might just feel very little differences. moreover if you just got your car, you might not feel the differences as much as i do. so, TESTt your current car first and then install 1 bar at a time. you will feel the different. at least you can feel it first hand rather than just listen to other drivers and eventually you might just say people are exaggerating with UR bars .

so, the money spent for those 3 bars are worth every peny i must say .

i will definitely install remaining 3 bars offered for viva from UR.

the remaining bars will be
Rear Anti Roll Bar
Fender Bar
Rear Strut Bar

of course i will take it slow as i don't want to make my car understeer badly because of the chasis is too stiff

good luck hunting! my recommendation, install strut bar and front lower bar. you will feel massive differences in my case. hehe

This post has been edited by camel90: Oct 9 2011, 08:34 PM

hurm. it's hard to describe. it's like 'eenngggg' or 'emmmm'. hahahhaha . i can hardly hear it because of the exhaust noise from my cap ayam setup.

anyway, this happens when i'm cruising 90-100 and i lift off the throttle and keep the gear at D. i will try it on my gf's car tomorrow as she's driving 1.0L auto too. will give update tomorrow night. if it's the same (which i hope it is), i think it's normal then .


front lower bar cannot pass bump? wohhh!! super low ride is it? haha

drawback? nop. but for me, since my exhaust piping is not standard and the aftermarket cap ayam exhaust that i have currently was installed by some shop with crappy workmanship , the pipe does hit the front lower bar due to massive vibration in some ocassion. nothing to do with car or bars, just that my exhaust is not secured properly -,-

ahhhhhhhhhhhh. yeeeessssssssssssssss!!! that's the correct term! sorry bro, my english sucks . so, is that sound normal to you?

This post has been edited by camel90: Oct 10 2011, 07:06 AM

first of all, may we know what is the drive train of your viva? 660 manual? 850 manual? 850 auto? 1L manual? 1L auto?

Hello guys, my current Bendix MetalKing brake pad has almost worn out completely in a month or two. as for now, i'm having fun with it. it has much better braking power and certainly very durable for touge driving with a lot of late braking compared to the ori from perodua.

so, do you have any other brands to recommend? Ferodo? EBC? has anyone use it? Bendix is roughly around RM120, i don't mind paying a little more.

but if it is more than RM200, i will just take another pair of bendix and use it before replace the entire brake system to myvi+aftermarket rotor or YRV. i'm still discussing with sifoo noblesse about this one tho

it does sound like mine tho. although for my case the sound comes out when i reverse the car especially during the cold start in the morning. i hate to say this, but i notice the sound came from auto gearbox or drive shaft. i do hope it's not major problem tho.

will send the car to Perodua SC for a check while installing my new brake pad next week.

hurm. i think it's different from me then because in my case the sound happens when i engaged gear (D or R, although Revers is more obvious)

I'm pretty sure to install Open Pod air filter is enough with your budget even with heatshield. but to include the Cold Air Intake installation, you might want to increase it a few bucks to 400 perhaps? i'm not sure tho. but, i did come across a few sellers here in LYN that are selling open pod installation. try search for them

UPDATED : I found a website stating the estimated price. i don't know it's real or not, but at least we can use it as a rough budget preparation

ENGINE POWER IMPROVEMENT KIT
K & N Air Filter Injection Kit HB.AC 85-3002 RM 290.00
K & N Injection Kit Heat-shield HB.HS 85-3005 RM 130.00
Hot Bits Extractor HB.EM 85-600-S RM 200.00
Hot Bits Exhaust System HB.ES 85-600M/600R RM 550.00
APEXi AFCII Super — Airflow Controller AP 25-401-A011 RM 1,200.00


timing belt i'm not sure. but, during my 40k service, they changed the aircond belt, power steering belt, and another one i forgot. mine is 1000cc Auto .

This post has been edited by camel90: Oct 12 2011, 12:54 PM

i don't know about the price. but, i came across a seller selling heat shield and air intake setup from K&N here at LYN Automotive Garage Sale.


80k km? i'll keep that in mind. thanx