make it big issue la man...... this is way too much.

That's why i prefer a car that has been on the market for quite a while. No point rushing to buy a model that just launched... Usually there would be problems uncovered.

Bro different cars works differently and have their own respective limitations / limits. Usually stock brake pads are not sufficient enough for downhill abuse. Trust me man... Been driving soo many cars over soo many years already. And plus, not every stock brake pads are the same. Some are pretty good enough and some are just so so and some are just pure shit.

My best advise is, replace the brake pads to a much better pads eg. performance brake pads and you will for sure notice a hell lots of difference.

For example, i drive a Persona with sucky stock brakes and as reported from many of our buddies in here are the same. I myself am a aggressive styled driver and this for sure, is not enough for me. So since i do not want to modify the stock brakes like what i did to my ex myvi with civic vtec disc rotors and caliper brakes, i just replaced the front stock pads to performance type pads like the Trestor Advantage. Why i chose this pads is simple. It is not too expensive and it works at least 50% much more better than stock pads. Other good pads i have used before are like TRON Ceramic metallic and Bendix Metal King Titanium.

Trust me man, its purely because of the stupid stock overpriced brake pads (cost RM200 plus in SC).

This post has been edited by jasondotcom: Jun 11 2010, 10:22 PM

WOW... errmm.... i am lost for words here.

you have a very good point there as well.

wow thanks man. been looking for this site / service for quite a while now.

Yes you are right. Changed mine around almost 10k mileage if not mistaken. Pretty happy with it ever since.

Yes, can change rear drums to disc but requires some modifications which i believe is no big deal since i ever transplant civic vtech disc brakes on my myvi last time

it is because of two things that i experienced:-
1. Wheels are out of balanced. Per wheel balancing costs about RM8 to 10 i dun remember.
2. Front disc rotors are warped. Yes, somehow Persona have such effects. Why? Cuz that time my front rotors were warped and every time i drive around certain speeds, it vibrates due to the tight clearance between the pads and the rotors while spinning.

It is way too long man. I am not sure about elegance model, but i dun think that its due to production shortages... it is not a very hot selling model like the myvi last time. I think its time for you to chase them every week from now onwards. Be firm. No more mr. nice guy.

New car will always emit such smell for a while... Especially after high speeds, high engine rev, hard braking etc for the first time... No worries. It will be gone after a while.

---

Added on June 14, 2010, 8:35 amalignment and wheel balancing are two TOTALLY DIFFERENT things.

alignment is only done if ur wheels are not pointing in the direction where it is supposed to point. therefore causing uneven tire wear and also a steering that is not "centre".

wheel balancing is done if ur wheels are off balanced which causes vibration.

many ppl in here i noticed are really confused between these two things. please get it right and not cheated.

This post has been edited by jasondotcom: Jun 14 2010, 08:39 AM

Myvi delivery time still that looonnggg?! Ahahah... OMG. I thought not anymore. Last time my myvi i waited 6 months man!!! That was back in year 2006.

Disc rotors warped causing slow acceleration? I dont think so. Mb u could free the gear from idle and push the car a bit and see if the car moves easily and freely without braking..

This post has been edited by jasondotcom: Jun 14 2010, 10:30 AM

anyone fixed their missing indicator light for the rear boot open?

is it? but i read from some personas from some forumers in here does indicate (door open indicator) when the rear boot is opened. i am one of those that do not have it so i wondered if its a fault or by default. if its a fault, anyone fixed it or not.

yes it is indeed super common. I myself can't figured out why it happens. That's why till now i can't be bothered to install fog lamps on my B-Line model.

---

Added on June 14, 2010, 4:45 pmic. but weird mah i see some forumers in here says that they have it... i just wanna be clear on this.

oh FYI, some cars dun need that "rubber things that press the other rubber" which i bet you meant the usual switch. Some cars the switch is built into the locks itself like MyVi's boot.

This post has been edited by jasondotcom: Jun 14 2010, 04:45 PM

Mine on the driver side got a bit of "kluk kluk" (soft sound) while lowering and raising. Never bothered to go SC fix it since its not broken.

SHIT... that reminded me.... I wanna claim a new cabin light unit. Mine failed previously and was "repaired" by SC but its now back to square one.

---

Added on June 14, 2010, 8:29 pmBro this is f***ing Malaysia we are talking about here. Malaysian mentality. Go hunt for them and do not wait.

Sad case. I wonder why it cracks all soo easily. Heard too many reports from our fellow forumers about this same issue already. IMHO It's either poor lens QC or the assembly subjected to extremely high heat from the bulb causing premature failure.




This post has been edited by jasondotcom: Jun 14 2010, 08:29 PM

any idea why gen2 is lower than Persona? I thought they are basically the same car except with extended boot and readjusted roof line for Persona??

Persona's butt really2 tonggek la... damn ugly.

Ok here is mine: CURRENT STATUS: STILL BORING

Model: B-Line AT (IAFM) year 2009

Internal:
-Toyota long life coolant x 2 bottles.
-Trestor Advantage brake pads (front)
-Added rear boot pad liner since B lines dont have it

ICE:
-Stock player wired to my old 4 years old 4 channel 1200w amplifier with 12 inch 4 years old subwoofer in ported box. Used 2 channel only and its bridged to drive the single subwoofer.
-Pegasus PG60 6.5 inch front components wired to stock player

Cosmetics:
-Dunno what brand all i know is its stamped USA film 60% dark (black with slight silver) tints all round except front windscreen. Front windscreen is using 30% dark clear tints.

Future list:
-SE bodykit plus spoiler
-LED rear brake lights
-Elegance side mirrors
-16 inch ADVAN racing lookalike rims with 50 series rubbers
-Lower the rear springs (only) since all Personas have really tonggek butt
-Osram nightbreakers or Philips extreme power front headlamp bulbs H4.
-4-2-1 exhaust headers
-S-Flow rear muffler (silent type)
-Some Kenwood / Pioneer / Sony player (dunno what model yet)

This post has been edited by jasondotcom: Jun 16 2010, 01:40 PM

Finally... my itchy modding mood is back....

Bought APM Performax low profile springs for my Persona. It's for gen2. Part number PCS3316. RM150 whole set of springs. Why i bought the springs meant for gen2 is because, persona's version... i can hardly find any. So most ppl would use gen2's low springs to match persona's. Since the car body weight is almost the same.

Why i chose APM Performax? I have been using this brand for years on my ex MyVi. No regrets and love it.

One word of advice though... never buy from car accessory or mod shops cuz it costs much more for the same stuffs. You are better off buying from spare parts shop like me.

As gen2 and Persona shares the same suspension design... it can be used. EXCEPT that the front you need to change the top spring plate which cost about RM30 per piece.

But since i hv been b****in about the Persona being tonggek at the butt, and of course with much independent research, i changed ONLY the rear.

Now the whole car looks leveled!!!! Love it.

Rides still exactly like stock. Not bumpy etc. But can feel that its SLIGHTLY stiffer than before. It is very comfy. Loving it.

Initial photographs to share with you all.... and NO... i have yet to take the photo before and after..... stay tuned to the before and after though...







This post has been edited by jasondotcom: Jun 17 2010, 03:52 PM

of cos la! but by right should be warranty void for the area that you modded. For example, if mod the engine....then engine warranty would be void but others by right remains since its not modded.

anyway.....stay tuned for before and after pics!!!! i am still at work.... just now curi tulang go buy the springs and do at the workshop. hahahahaha.....

it will be void when and only when the workshop you go to is NOT AUTHORIZED Proton workshop. For me, i prefer to service "outside" at authorized Proton service centers since i can get it serviced faster, no long queues and i can get up close and personal with the mechanics and close watch of my car. And some more, the one i go to opens till 6pm and even on Saturdays which suits me because of my work. These authorized workshops are usually branded as proton service agents.

furthermore, more choices of engine oil which is within Proton's oil requirements etc. But for warranty sake, need to go back to SC to do so for faster processing and etc.

Authorized workshops will always have Proton's banners and the mechanics all wearing Proton official mechanic clothing. If in doubt, can always ask Proton SC for their other service agents outside.

This post has been edited by jasondotcom: Jun 17 2010, 04:50 PM

few hundred? 20k service will cost how much actually? and what is the break down of it?

Iya after work yesterday reach home already kinda dark mah. Anyway peeps... here it is! Oh.... not yet change rims wor..... still damn fugly with those plastic wheel caps! Damn it. My friend's very surprised to see me still driving stock looking car for almost a year. Need to wait till next year to change cuz this year got something coming up

BEFORE




AFTER







This post has been edited by jasondotcom: Jun 18 2010, 09:26 AM

Yes i just replace the coil springs with low profile springs. Labor to replace is RM40. And yes, i just replace the rear only. Ride still remains ALMOST like stock feel except that it is SLIGHTLY stiffer at the rear. Just very slightly only.