does this also implies on my vios E?. cuz im using GY GT3 tyres also....
next month i'll go for 2nd 5000km service, what should i say bout the tyre?

look and observe ur tire wear rate... is it even overall the tire width or not... it the shoulder wear is much more than the inner ones, means there might be a problem there... for me it is the car alignment is not properly done b4 they handle over the car and they will get resposible for that... but after 5000km u cannot say anything on that already coz as an onwer u have to monitor is there any unusual wear rate on ur tires or not... i think the best is check the alignment of ur car urself at outside, again this will not void your warranty as this is a very normal stuff to let outside tire shop to check... u give Toyota SC also no use their alignment and wheels services also is sub-out contract... so why not do urself... if you say must do everything at the SC during the warranty period u means all those who changed RIMs, Tires, lights... blah blah blah... cannot have warranty lo... again it will not void ur warranty if you change ur tire or do wheels balancing and alignment outside... i claimed my rear set of adsorber b4 my warrnaty ends... so did Toyota reject my claim??? no...

This post has been edited by michael9413: Jan 11 2010, 10:21 PM

thanks for ur input. which model of vios r u driving currently?
i think wat ur trying to say is check alignment since u mention u get free alignment adjustment from SC. that i understand wouldnt void the warranty. agree with ur view regarding the warranty. i just get too skeptical with the fellas in SC.

I'm driving Vios '05... G Spec with 185/55 R15 NCT5 on stock...
on the alignment, balancing and Tires i prefer to go to do it outside...
i realise it wear the outer thread (left front tire) when i go back to have a look then when my dad took it for 5000km service he voice out about it... then they check and found that alignment is out and do it for us, but when my dad went to take the car he found out that the alignment charges is there and is insisted not his fault after that SC Advisor cannot make a decision on the FOC on alignment so he called his fren (tat time working as in Toyota HQ as manager) so he called the center and talk to the manager... the manager come out and sign to void the charges...
but after 1 month i still find that it is still wearing the outer thread more so i bring to a shop and check and he printed out the report to me and it shows that it is out by 3degree... since like tat i do rotation and also alignment, balancing together outside problem fixed... the tire were used until 30k km when i change it (around 60% used)... coz my parents use it the thread wear was very low, but the traction in wet is very poor when i drive it, so we changed it...

Just curious if there is any toyota SA reading here and able to get Vios E immediate stock(in the next 3 weeks)? Please PM me if got yeah

i think hard... u must go thru some ppl haha... good luck

guys my vios' remote lock is malfunction, where can i get it repair or a new 1? From toyota SC?
my car is year 03

Thanks.

This post has been edited by sugebleach: Jan 12 2010, 04:57 PM

i think u need to go to SC lo... cos it might has immobilisers built in already...
my Key still without integrated ones but i think facelift version of old gen Vios has it already... so u need to go back to SC... i'm not sure whether there is any Cobra Authorise Reseller here with key and immobilisers duplicator...
2ndly i try to duplicate my remote outside (old Toyota with Cobra alarm) the remote sensitivity is not that good cos cobra if using different type of pulse frequency, others cheaper alarm use continuous frequency... so the duplicator is having a hard time to get the actual frequency...

This post has been edited by michael9413: Jan 12 2010, 05:00 PM

ic ...
do u know how much does it cost?

not sure around RM100~150 as i heard last time...

@@ so expensive

ya on the other hand, i was thinking is there something like 'full body check' for car to diagnose my car is 'healthy' or not?
Everytime i send my car to service only do change oil, change oil filter, tyre alignment and balancing.

if you normally send to Toyota SC they will do it for you... they have requirement to check certain points and certain parts they will adjust for you when needed FOC... they will call you if any of the parts are recommended to change so hassle free when u go to SC but what u need is to pay the so call premium price for it... my Vios '05 still service within SC and also my mum's Avanza...
*for tire alignment and balancing better leave it to outside as they are giving ppl outside to do also...
FYI full set of cobra alarm also not cheap... if not mistaken Vios is around RM2k for full set alarm replacement with keys... my Vios got stolen and recover b4 we claim the insurance total up around RM7k++ full set lock and alarm replacement, repaint minor scratch and dented body parts, repair & repaint the back door (coz police force open the door) and some minor stuff only...

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This post has been edited by ARCH ANGEL 7: Jan 13 2010, 06:47 AM

nice nice....

is vios rear seat difficult to seat? quite straight when u lean back to sleep/nap for long distant trip. putting our head is block by the head rest and the seat is quite hard too

err... again depends on individual... try it urself at the showroom better...
some said hard, some ok... wait until u ride on a CT with PP2 on it going thru a bumpy road, then u know wat is buttock pain... haha...
my x-coll complaints that her husband Civic's ride with michelin PP is harsh... so 'Sampan' Vios or Stiffer CT ur choice

yes, sit on numerous Vios rear seats during work trips from Selangor to PG. It makes my back sore, not to say even my manager feels the same cuz at first i tot it was just me and my picky buttocks. Sitting on the front seats are very comfy though even for long hours journey.

To clear my doubts i went over to Toyota Glenmarie to personally test drive and sit on the rear seats while my fren test. The seats are still upright straight, no changes whatsoever was done. It would be great if there are more padding there. Asked the SA, and he admits its abit straight and immediately offered package to rewrap the seats with leather and extra padding.

i just booked vios J auto, my SA offer me tis:-

1) free 1st year insurance (i think all of new owners got this)
2)rm600 personal discount (for tinting, car plate no. etc etc)
3)full tank petrol, sand blasting and 3M windscreen sticker

anything more i can still ask from SA?

Vios 09 reporting in... Just receive my dugong last week.. so far, i`m satisfied with the fuel consumption... the thing that i not satisfied is the sound insulation and the radio..


btw, what's autofoam?

it is sound insulation foam... Vios Dugong sound insulation is not that nice...