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post Jul 13 2011, 01:40 PM

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QUOTE(valkryie85 @ Jul 12 2011, 10:57 AM)
I've recently purchase the Michelin primacy lc 195/55 15r and I drive a 2009 proton gen2 CPS. I've been using these tyres for the past 2 weeks and it's nothing short of an extraordinary experience.

During the first several months of using the car, I was much disturbed by the noise coming in to the cabin. Road noise, engine noise, wind noise, motorcycle noise, you name it, I was hearing it.

Hence after some searching, I sent my car to klauto. Spent 1700 on soundproofing products which made so little difference. Okay yeah, road noise is reduced when driving at low speed. But once I hit the highway, the Goodyear nct 5 will start their usual roar.

With the primacy lcs? Man.. I tell you, driving on the highway gives me a new high. It's just so damn quiet. And true to some others, it really feels like you're gliding on the road.
I can still enter corners at the same speed as I did with the nct5s. Regarding wet roads, I still haven't had the opportunity to test it out yet.

It's been 1000km and I must say that these tyres are a hell of a purchase.
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post i quoted above was one from the forummer here. you can refer here

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/424223/+940

i would like to know does what he claimed is true? he spend rm1.7k for autofoam and it did not help in NVH?


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post Jul 13 2011, 04:56 PM

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QUOTE(squareballs @ Jul 13 2011, 02:50 PM)
Try be the passenger before n after aurofoam..
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i would love to, but i really dont know whose car have autofoam. i am in penang, if anyone willing to let me sit in his car to have a feel of this autofoam, i will gladly accept the offer.
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post Jul 13 2011, 08:34 PM

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but there are lots of good review can be found on the net about this autofoam. i personally believe that it will do wonder for my ride.

but i really want to know more. i hope Desmond can help clarify about those negative review about auto foam.

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post Jul 13 2011, 09:33 PM

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clawhammer

thanks for the review. if i own a waja i dont think it will turn into BMW by spending rm4k. all i want from that rm4k is a vast improvement compare to stock.

but if rm4k spend only will give me bit better than stock, then thats the problem.

so for rm4k spend on your accord, what package did you took, and what do you add up? hope you can break it down into details. thanks
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post Jul 14 2011, 10:27 PM

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QUOTE(Swatchboy @ Jul 14 2011, 03:38 PM)
Juz done for my vios , here my reviews after few hours:
Comfort package + roar buster + bonnet/boot SP package......wat can i say? Autofoam is SUPERB!!! Tested in highway & corner post which unable to feel the rolling & vibration...For SP which it helps to reduce the irritating sound frm my front wheel & engine...Well, for their services & workmanship....em, juz one word to describe~~ EXCELLENT!!! DES will recommend the most suitable & right products to satisfy me...definitely will go back for another project.... thumbs up DES!! (",)
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your vios is the new model i reckon?

i am vios owner too, and what irritate me the most is the rattling sound. does autofoam help in reducing this sound? but i must say road condition did contribute. if i drive on a smooth road, the noise acceptable, but if i go through on uneven road, lots of potholes, my car would feel like im driving a lorry. noise here and there, rattling sound here and there...

im not a technical person but let me say this in layman term, i would like autofoam+soundproofing to help eliminate rattling sound of my vios. can it be done?
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post Jul 14 2011, 11:30 PM

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QUOTE(clawhammer @ Jul 14 2011, 10:31 PM)
I used to drive an Accord and as you know, the original sound proof and NVH is already quite good in some ways smile.gif I thought the same thing like you do thinking that Autofoam will help me with the rattling sound. The answer is "NO", it does not completely solve the problem. It reduced it a bit but you will still encounter rattling all over the place including your windows even after foaming the whole car.

There's nothing much you can do about that because Malaysia's weather is terribly hot and as time goes by, the rubber bushes, parts gets hardened and your car loses the ability to absorb vibration. Even our engine mounting screws up faster than usual.
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well, i guess you are right about the weather. it's freaking hot out there.

if accord too have rattling sound, what can i expect from a vios? and how about bmw? judging from your pics, you seem to drive one. does malaysia hot weather affect bmw rubber too?
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post Jul 15 2011, 09:04 AM

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QUOTE(Kirie @ Jul 15 2011, 02:15 AM)
to reduce noise, change the tyres 1st..like to Michelin Premacy..

for rattling panel or door trim, some DIY sp will eliminate the problem..
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kirie, thanks for reply

kinda out of topic here, but between michelin premacy lc and the new michelin energy xm2, which one is better in term of comfort and silent?


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post Oct 2 2011, 05:54 PM

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QUOTE(kl_auto @ Oct 1 2011, 05:32 PM)
Cuckoo bird,

I understand what you are feeling with your AutoFOAmed ride and respect your feedback.

The car is behaving as One. Some like it as offers a tighter, assurd feel. But some prefer the looser , softer feel.

Firstly, it is our policy in my 30+ years in business NEVER to have a unhappy customer, esp. one that took all the effort to come from far.

I plan to do something with AutoFOAM. Will need 2 hrs.
And yes, if time permits, will send you to a Toyota specialist to have a look at your suspension esp. the bushes.

My buddy just bought a 2 year old, 60k totally stock Vios G. I want to use it for a few days to understand the car more.
Btw, the G IS quieter than the E or J significantly. Well, that is justification for a pricier product.

I cannot promise you your desired results but no harm trying AND will further improve your Road and Tire noise, FOC. Just "invented" a very effective Noise Block that a Kenari bro is raving about right now.

Call me before you come.

Cheers,

Des
KL AUTO
017 282 3073
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this is a good response. maybe a lot of effort has been taken into promoting the autofoam and maybe the price is expensive as compare to the product itself. but if the service provider able to response such as this, i must say this is an investment worth every penny.

there are pros and cons about injecting auto foam into car chasis, based on feedback given. but i like desmond attitude in replying. to cuckoo bird please drop by and let desmond have a look and then later just share your feedback here. if desmond did an excellent job, please share with us how he did it, and if it vice versa, do share with us too.

on side note, a question to desmond, my ride is e spec, and if i send my car to you, will you be able to make it better than g spec? i guess it is a realistic comparison. i think it is too much if i demand a lexus ride & comfort on e spec vios.

 

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