unless you are a regular on the accessory shop, i would recommend the SC.

cheaper goods replacement just ain't cheaper in the long run...trust me...once bitten twice shy...

PS3 is VERY quiet, i'm using it.
best set of tires ever...

XM2 is a no-no
a simple google search will explain why...

don't think i can comment on that since i only tried Goodyear/Falken/Michelin

when i was researching for my tires replacement, RE002 turned up good as well, but those are really some expensive donuts.
was able to get my PS3's at 280/pc.

i was quoted 280/pc for 195/55/r15, inclusion of alignment/balancing.
Was told out of stock when i got there (even though i sms-ed to confirm before arriving )

settled with PS3 195/50/r15 instead of an XM2, at 270/pc. (nicer with less thick sidewalls, expected bumpier ride, but still acceptable to me )
Changed the rims from them too... (with no other miscellaneous charges )

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=51448852
Nice price and service...definitely recommended. (there was one guy not that friendly though , i just find another guy ignoring him )

best tires i had before. Grip in Dry + Wet is marvelous.

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Added on May 28, 2012, 2:49 pmdurability is definitely stock better. But do bear in mind they are VERY heavy as well, so it is expected.

Almost any decent rims at the same size will be at least 20% lighter than stock. Imagine the $$$ u can save with that.

P.S: Oh and one more thing, a good set of tires are suppose to protect your rims better. So its another consideration there.

This post has been edited by dtna7: May 28 2012, 02:50 PM

i went to the sungai besi branch...

they have another at sg long.

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Added on May 28, 2012, 6:02 pmErm...i dun think there is such a range...

a good set of rims that are very pricey are made from expensive materials that are light and tough.

Affordable ones you have to weigh in yourself between looks and price.
Most of the time the nicer ones are heavier than the "not so nice" ones
Some people go for performance + FC, i went for looks (but mine was still lighter than the stock)

the lighter it is, the better is your FC, and so is your handling. (i was told)
Maybe other sifus can enlighten us the pros of a heavy rim apart from durability.

This post has been edited by dtna7: May 28 2012, 06:03 PM

ok i'll post mine later

my humble donut

my humble ride (5 yrs old last month)

I'm using CED1700. How much they quote you?

So far ok. Power cut off never experience before, but radio cut off experience before
Suddenly my radio no signal, has to restart the player a few times then ok.
(now less frequent)

The reason i chose this is tight budget of course. If not JVC or Pioneer would definitely be a better buy.

One thing you need to note though, the video format compatibility with this player is really not that good.
Only AVI supported, with bitrates quite low as well.
(gotta convert all my mp4's to avi for this )

A rating of 5 i will go with 3/5, due to the fact that it is competitively priced and it works.

P.S: Almost forgot one last important thing, sound is definitely good enough.
Compared to lower end JVCs/Pioneers, this should kick their ass. (told by salesman )
I am not an ICE fan, but the sound was good for me

This post has been edited by dtna7: Jun 8 2012, 02:58 PM

a quick search in Google would do

its really not that far off

with the current high price of tyres, i would say avoid 912 if possible.

its highly rated thread rating is misleading. As it is nowhere near what it promotes.

twitchy when driving wet roads. my stock rims dented. (tires not offering enough protection for it)

the last time i was quoted 220+ per piece, would rather add a little to get more "branded" tires.

Just my 2 cents. No offense

just buy a full screen double din like me...problem solved..

P.S: Actually i only use USB & Bluetooth now, AUX is a no-no

yes. Once warranty finished, advisable to go outside.

as 30-40% of the profit charges are labor charge most of the time.

and you only get standard parts from toyota anyway.

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Added on June 28, 2012, 1:30 pmi feel you

This post has been edited by dtna7: Jun 28 2012, 01:30 PM

had the same issue when i was using "Toyota Full Syn", which is from "Pennzoil"

Then change to Castrol, Shell, fully syn, still the same feeling. (Shell feels more powerful though)

Since then been using Amsoil.

My current Amsoil has last me 15k, without any feeling of dropping in power and FC high.
Amsoil comes with 25k miles guaranteed if you use their signature oil coupled with their nanofibre oil filter.

In case anyone didn't know this,
1 miles = 1.6km

in love with Amsoil

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Added on July 13, 2012, 2:07 pmthanks to bro vios2002.

I am now a loyal Amsoil user

This post has been edited by dtna7: Jul 13 2012, 02:07 PM

been using 0w-30.
5w-40 nono
ever since servicing outside, car has been performing much better

+1

bro,
are u using ATF or ATL for the gearbox?

how many quarts did you filled in? 3?
if its 3 i believe only about half was filled into the transmission, as the torque converter was filled with the other half at any time.

do enlighten me thanks

bro mind to share why you think WS ATF is better?
Are you currently using Amsoil ATF? No good?

I would like to give Amsoil ATL a try as the reviews has been great as well.
I believe 3 quarts enough for partial flush. Since other forums discussing Yaris is doing that.

my FC was bad at about 11 L/100km, found out my air filter was really dirty.

Swap it with a K&N Air Filter, now its about 8.7 L/100km

figured my next engine oil, transmission oil, and coolant flush will make it even better

so never forget to clean/replace that dirty air filter

This post has been edited by dtna7: Jul 23 2012, 08:30 PM

Extra car lock beeps are due to doors/boot not closed properly, at least that is what happening to my 2007 vios.

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Added on July 27, 2012, 10:27 amif tyres and rim size were changed, that is normal

This post has been edited by dtna7: Jul 27 2012, 10:27 AM