To be honest, dirt is fine. Provided the white colour has a proper wax/sealant or those paint protective coating, dirt can easily come off just by spraying some water

But for black like my car, I just wanna say ^$*$%&%##&$#&%$*^%*^% to Honda. I can't take the soft paint at all. The scratches and swirlmarks are insane, its killing me. Every time I look closely at my car, some new scratch has appeared. Makes me wanna cry. Its only 6 months

Hate today's vehicles for their super cheap paint



Just sharing some picture of my Kate. And yes, I've named her

This post has been edited by IlDivinCodino: Mar 25 2011, 07:38 PM

Bit by bit la. Didn't do everything in one go of course. Started off with the Qmax 3+1 photo conducted cables. Then I wanted some torque and high rev efficiency, so went for the GD Turbo.

Then only all the Hot Inazma stuff came in. With the Spark Earth wires etc. Its actually Hot Inazma Hyper, so it did cost me a bomb

In terms of performance, the GD Turbo is pure raw performance. Seriously, you can feel the torque boost and the efficiency of your throttle. I got the Hot Inazma for pure voltage stabilizing. Of course the throttle feels lighter too.

FC is seriously up to your right foot control. Doesn't work for me as I have a very heavy right foot. Maybe a little better, but I personally didn't feel the difference. Probably because of the extra torque making my right foot naughty

There's less noise in the engine compartment. And if you'd already upgraded your air filter, you'll very much enjoy the sound of your engine. Very tempted to modify into Open Pod system for more ganas engine soung hehe

I spent more than 1.5k but seriously no regrets. What I'm looking at is on the long run. All these items are plug and play stuff and can easily be transferred to my next car. I can see myself using these same items for quite long.

PS: Pivot VS sucks. Total waste of money. People buy it because its cheap. I just don't understand why do they buy something which doesn't provide any difference at all. I'm so glad I threw mine away haha...

Have you changed your air filter yet? Changing your air filter to those K&N or some other aftermarket air filters helps.

You could also try some grounding cables which allows better efficiency in the combustion chamber. I use to experience what you're saying. It definitely improved alot after my modifications. But it still happens if your engine is cold.

To be honest right, I've actually tried both imitation Pivot and original Pivot. It is the same feel. Maybe not for other cars, but on our NHC it is the same. I can be very certain the original Pivot is authentic because my friend ordered it directly from Pivot website and paid quite a hefty sum for it. He already sold it for a Hot InaZma Pulse

Btw, if you're really interested in the GD Turbo, drop me a PM. I got mine for a very good deal and I think you can talk to the boss to ask for a good price also. Definitely lower than RM950 wan inclusive of installation hehe. Just mention my name

Just my 2 cents, do you have the 3+1 Photo-Conducted cable already? I find that more important than the VS. You should install the cable first before going for the VS. That way when you get your VS, you'll feel the huge improvement

Thanks bro. Do post please. Share with us all. I'm trying to look for ideas to arrange the wires better if can

Thanks man. The reason I chose blue was because my GD cables are blue already. But I've seen some nice contrast in red wires too

PS: Now have to save up to get TEIN springs. Super high maintenance la my wife

Just treat it like a normal servicing for your car. When they recalled mine, just nice I was about to go service my 20k. So ngam ngam la. Actually I super sokong the recalling hehe. I mean if you know there's something wrong with your car, you've gotta fix it. Plus, its something like a free servicing

Not like Toyota. The Dugong shares the exact same chasis with the Yaris which was proven to be having some big problem overseas. But like no news here only

Hehe me too. Was driving a kancil previously and poured in a fortune. All went jahanam after selling off
Thats why now I only mod stuff which are plug and play. Maybe some throttle controller or a drive by wire piggyback. So next time all can bring to the new car or sell them separately

The GD cables are a good start. Good grounding cables are much much more important than all the expensive VS. Lets just put it this way; grounding cables are useful without VS but VS are useless without grounding cables.

Haven't done rims and tyre yet. That one I'm saving up. Am planning to get the Lenso SM03. Then change together with tyres la. Something like 205/40/17 maybe. Maybe change with brake pad also. I want larger brake pad just because it looks nicer. Nothing to do with performance wan

But those gonna cost a bomb la. So slowly la. Maybe after warranty kapoot ady then only change. Plus I don't mind our stock 16" rims. They are Enkei afterall. Good stuff. But tyres are crap

I do have the full Modulo bodykit tho. I sell bodykit myself. Its not right to not install right? Haha...
How bout yourself? Any mods so far?

3-1 cables means you'll be getting 3 grounding cables and 1 alternator cable. The more cables you have is obviously the better for your car.

I'm not so good in explaining about electrical components of our vehicles but I'll try la. More of an accessory person

So take for instance that the electricity from your battery is a car and the battery is situated in Shah Alam. The electricity wants to go to SS2 which is probably the combustion chamber. Basically your original car allows one road to connect from this Shah Alam to SS2. And that road may be used by other cars to get to somewhere else as well. And this may cause a traffic jam.

But with grounding cables, you are opening more options like NKVE, Federal Highway etc. So there are many other options for the electricity to get to the combustion chamber. That way more efficient electricity is able to reach the electronic components of your vehicle and improve the performance la. Hahaha (noob explanation)

Meanwhile for VS, its an extra battery. With the grounding cables (negative terminal) all coming back to your battery, its like a highway with 6 lanes suddenly become 2 lanes. Confirm traffic jam also. So the VS helps provide a support to the battery to accept the electricity back and boost the lifespan of it.

PS: Bro Asyraff, I'll PM you on the details of the items you're interested in. But I'll appreciate that we do not conduct our business here. Its rather off-topic. Please look for me in my thread

Guys guys! If anything please liaise with me on my thread or PM me. Wouldn't wanna corrupt the thread with my personal business although I obviously appreciate the support

PS: Anybody used some fully synthetic oil before during service? Any improvements?

No la bro. Since you already have the 2-1 cables, you should leave them there and not change. Instead, if you want an upgrade on the cables, you should try out the Hot InaZma 3 layers HGS-series Hot Earth grounding system. I've seen a Vios before in Kaitenaz Racing with God knows how many cables. Crazy lol...

This post has been edited by IlDivinCodino: Mar 29 2011, 10:56 AM

Yes, if I'm not wrong absorber is covered under warranty

Ok, I stand corrected then. But the concept is the same. Electric currents can't choose the best path because the best path has already been set by installing grounding wires accordingly to the car and ensuring there is a proper connection between the battery and the components.

That's why you need pros to assemble the grounding wires to your car. The connections are very important to ensure the best path for all the electric currents to all the components of the vehicle. Grounding cables provide a direct path from the battery to the component itself instead of having to go through many points before reaching the destination.

Thanks for correcting my explanation then. A finance personnel like me is a total idiot when it comes to physics

If it feels bumpy then there's an option. You can try to not pump too much air into your tyres. But you have to constantly monitor the air to make sure it doesn't drop too much. I would love to get the 45 one as well but my workshop guys have already calculated the height of my car. With just an addition of more or less 200kg, the tyre will touch the side ceiling of the car. Thats going to be very bad on the long run if you constantly fetch people in your car. If you drive alone most of the time, then shouldn't be a problem lor

This post has been edited by IlDivinCodino: Mar 30 2011, 02:34 AM

K&N only cost maximum RM255 here inclusive of installation
I'm sure you can get even cheaper than the price I said with those bulk orders going around in lowyat if I'm not wrong.

You can fix it by installing the boot trunk release. Which means like Earl-ku said, you'll need a new number plate to cover up the trunk with the key hole. Then your trunk can only be open from the inside or with your car keys. Your car keys will have a 3rd button to press and release the trunk

Sorry to hear about the stolen laptop though. But take it as an important lesson to not leave your laptop in your car no matter what

Not everybody knows about cars like you do. Some people don't even know where the air-filter is situated at or how to get the pins opened
So it is a good service to learn more.

I've never experience any shock when opening my door. But it is normal to get static shocks. I've been shock by many things in my office, stairs railings, door knobs etc. But if the shock you are experiencing is high, then you should send you car to check. Is there any loud zap when you get the static shock? If yes, then it is very high shock ady

Its not too good to be true. You're paying RM200++ to increase some torgue. Not to mention you'll have to maintain the filter regularly.
It is not proven to increase or decrease fuel consumption but do expect your petrol to finish faster. It is only natural effect when you get more power, you tend to press your accelerator more

Oh damn. So sorry to hear that

My car is usually parked outside also. Hope nothing happens to it

No, you don't have to change your key. They just modify some devices in that black cover on your key only (the one with 2 buttons to lock and unlock car one). Then they plug some sensor on your trunk. Make sure all plug and play stuff. Don't go for those that requires any hole drilling etc. My friend changed all these including the full number plate to cover the original key hole. Damage was around RM200++

PM me if you need more help on this. I can recommend the shop who did it for my friend to you

Try putting 35 in front first and see how it feels. Same with your back tyres. All this is trial and error. All up to your personal preference on bumpyness and harder shock when go into potholes. Let me put it this way. The more air in your tyre, the more bumpy when you drive. The less air in your tyre, the more harder the bump when you go on potholes and bumps. Try not to differ too much from your optimum tyre pressure. Maximum 1PSI higher or lower. 1PSI lower is alot already actually. Better to measure in kPa as the denomination is lower and there's more room to play with.

Check out the tyre thread for a general idea on budget required for tyres.
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1005735

Of course at the end of the day, what you pay is what you get. Michelin is the best

Oh, tailou Shreddy is here ady. When I meant my friend who changed the trunk release, it was Shreddy la. Better to ask him direct.

Shreddy, no more TT sessions ah? I see HC3 forum also like no sound only nowadays

Congrats. Not a perfect car but you'll love it

With that budget, I'd so recommend you to get a Hyundai Getz 2nd hand...