I have changed mine but in Proton service center though so not too sure about T5 or T10 but there're charging below ten bucks for it. Pretty resonable I must say.
Have a look at this car , everything is just so fine ! http://www.mudah.my/Waja-1.6-4066147.htm
What's a Hydro Booster anyway ?

This post has been edited by Andy0625: Oct 10 2009, 11:29 AM

Just bought myself K&N Filter instead of changing my exhaust system , right after installation , the engine feels light and wanna rev all the time. Definitely recommended.

But I broke one of my Clip that snaps and holds the filter in between. Replacing will cost me around seventy bucks, sigh.

I think there's two types of K&N Filter only right ? Mine one is Drop-in filter. I bought it from a forumer here and I can say quite a good deal.

If you're using Manual and looking to get the best performance , go for Open pod with profer heat shield else just stick with Drop In type. Price should range around Rm275 to Rm300.

Definitely recommended to upgrade your stock filter to K&N.

How do you guys clean the tb ? Any manuals of photos to share ?

Nope , intially thought of taking out the cat-converter and replaced with a Mid Box but then I were going to Pavillion that day and it's pretty late when I came back.
I got my drop in for three hundred bucks. The 275-300 is for drop in filter. Not really sure about open pod though , must be the same with Drop in filter but considering the cost for CAI hose and heat sheild , you'll spend extra hundred to two hundred at least.

It's recommended to get the K&N , feels so light after I changed mine.

I guess they have increased their price to Rm275 onwards for Proton Waja.

Can you guys recommend me a skillful and resonable price - accessories shop to rewrap my steering ?

Could those lost of power and noisy sound due to the Fully Synthetic oil you using ? I heard that 4G18 is not really that suitable to use thin oils.

I have no experience with Gen 2 , but if you belive Campro engine , then go ahead else just advise your brother to get Proton Waja with the Mitsubishi engine. I have been running 150k+ mileage without any major problem. Only changed timing belt once at 90k , both fan ( air con and radiator ) and power steering pump.

When getting an used car from car dealer , remember bring your mechanic along or drive to your mechanic to have a look whether the car is worth buying or not.

I bet most of them face this problem as myself facing this problem aswell.

Solution ? Changed all of it to metal window frame/motor and do sound proof/deadening.

Anyone know where I can send my TB for cleaning ? Although everyone saying that it's quite easy but still no experience yet. Please help.

This post has been edited by Andy0625: Oct 15 2009, 10:13 PM

B48753 , mind share a larger resolution picture of your ride and share what you have modify and been through with your car ?

Yea , please share it b48753 , we'll more than happy to hear your stories for do's and dont's.

What's your most regreted mod so far ?

Did you change to a better brake pad before considering changing the brake hose ? I feel a little reluctant changing the brake hose as if there's any problem with it , it's going to take life.

Initially I went to tyre shop to swap the front tyre to the rear and do allignment and wheel balancing together but the mechanic over there took a test drive before he do the allignment and said that the Steering "bush"/"rubber" was worn out which he use a torchlight pointing it to the steering "rack"/"sub" which in the engine bay to show that it were loose , so no choice but to replaced the worn one with 2 new rubber. Before he finish to replaced the 2 rubber , one fella came over and said that the Engine mounting was broken and cracked in another one which again , doesn't have any choices but to get it replaced.

After they have done everything and I was going to leave , I engaged into D and waiting for the traffic lights to turn green and to my dismay , the steering vibrates much more comparing to the broken engine mounting and I was forced to U-turn back and ask them about it. If I'm not mistaken , they said they'll try loosen the screw and re-tighten it and see if it helps. Although it doesn't vibrates as much as before but still you can feel the vibration with D engaged and brake being pressed during idling. Since the shop were closing and they're rushing going back , they also said that try a few days and see if the vibration will be still there.

I'm not sure about the others , but despite spended a small fortune and the time taken , I'm pretty much unstatisfied with it.



Since I'm not quite statisfy with the outcome , I would really like to know could the vibration due to the new mounting which the rubber haven't seals in properly ? or It is caused by the cheap engine mounting ? FYI . It's only around sixty plus for each of them and they changed two mounting only instead of four.
Would really like to hear from you all.

Thanks for your reply , yngwie.

Since they have put in those chapalang Engine mounting for the Up and Down side , is it okay if I get the better ones ( TE Engine Mounting ) which is selling in LYN here for the Left anf Right ? I can seriously feel the engine vibration when D engaged with brake pressed. ( Complete stop ) Before they changed , even the cracked one never produce any vibration , just that the steering wont turn back to original position during U turn.

Anyway , How much you bought for the 1.8 twin exhaust ? I thought of going to de-cat next month but the engine mounting giving problems.. We'll see how later.

Here's the link to the TE Mounting thread.
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1071616&hl=
It looks reliable and durable.

Any idea if Proton SC will charge for service charge for installing the mounting which get from them ?

There's rattle sound from the dashboard , but it doesn't vibrate like earthquake though. changed the steering pump months ago in SC.

Anyway , I might be putting the mounting on hold and going for removing the cat-con , wanna go along ? Maybe we can get cheaper price.

I'm located in Cyberjaya area , what about you ? Instead of going for the unknown Rimus brand , why dont we go for Topcat which is made by Everco , Sunway ? Price at Rm250 with instllation aswell. ( The last time I ask )

What kind and brand of absorber you changed ? The price you paid for is pretty reasonable considering that it includes labour charge. I heard that A-Fuji brand that selling in Lyn by imperialics is not bad and cheaper a ill too.

So you're staying around there , and that's cool!
I met a road bully over there today which on the Flyover (whereby if you go straight below the flyover and make a U-turn you'll reach The Mines there) and I was damn angry about that fella which drives a Black color Honda City Number plate BGW 3327.

That time I was wondering which road to take to cheras as I'm paying attention to my GPS to double confirm and I was driving on the emengency lane of that Flyover. Since I'm paying attention to the GPS , I suddenly saw that there's a motocycle infront of me which I'm already quite near , so no choice but I need to slow down and cut into his lane. He doesn't seems want to let me cut into his lane which he keeps on accelerate trying to block me , unfortunately there's another motocycle following me at the back quite near , so I directly press hard on my accelerator and cut into his lane.

I saw that he's damn pissed off trying to cut me back from the left side and pushing me to the side of the wall. He even wind down his windows and showing a rod which he tries to slow down to do something with my car.


If it happens that guy to be your friend , please advise him dont be an as$hole. You think that you're the only one who have rods ? Infact I have more than 2 steel rods in my car. Although I might be young but please dont mess with me and stop being an as$hole.

Thanks for the reply man and this is one of the factor that shows why Malaysia have such a high accident rate.
Anyway , interested to replaced the cat-con ? I'm also more free during weekends , maybe I should give Everco a call and ask them whether they're operating during weekends ?

or you would prefer changing your extractor ? I came across one seller selling his Zenden Chrome Extracor which already wrapped in thermal wrap for Rm180. Gimme a pm and I'll give you his contact.

Any idea how to clean the TB ? I'm a total newbie when it comes to that.

Should change spark plug cable and spark plug if it haven't been replaced or without any record. Air Filter too if it's dirty.
In addition , you could try changing to a lower viscosity engine oil like 10w-40 and those Fuel Injector cleaner treatment aswell.

One thing you must not be missed is your tire pressure , make sure it's in the correct range else it'll consume petrol like you're having right now and Please guys, enjoy your ride!

Any recommended place to clean the TB ?

Should I have more information about you or your car number plate ? So that I can tell him I was introduced by you and see if can get further discount. =x

Make sure you read Post #350.

Tyre pressure plays an important role.

I dont really feel good about the D'carbo. Although I never used it before , I read that it might cause Hydro lock , foul spark plug and foul petrol smell after they did it.
Maybe you can try out those addictive or treatment that sells in Hypermarket or accessories shop instead.

Bear in mind , Nothing beats an overhaul.