hi guys... just bought a second hand persona.. though it's 2nd hand.. it's only 1 year car.. and only around 10k mileage.. new facelift some more..

anyways.. just wanna check a couple of things with you sifus..

1) i'm currently using 17" rims already fitted when the dealer gave me the car.. but i feel it's damn under power.. i feel like changing to 16".. will it be ok using 16".. i mean FC and power?

2) i drove my car from KL-Penang.. one serious problem (to me!) .. while traveling i see my temperature gauge goes from 85+/- to around 105-110.. it gave me a shock but it went back down in just 1-2 minutes.. after that it went up again and this time it did not come down that rapidly.. so i stopped my car by the side and off the engine try to cool it down.. after a while i start the car without starting the engine (meaning turn the key 1 time) and it still remains around 110c.. so i tried starting the engine and on the air con it drop back to 85+/- in around 10 seconds.. what's wrong with this? is it normal for persona's temperature to go up and down during long distance driving?

p/s: occasionally driving @ 130-140km/h.. but most of the time @ 110km/h..

any idea/guides/tips/suggestions or better, experience for the above?

exactly >.<

haha.. that happens yesterday and i'm leaving back to kl tomorrow = ="

anyways.. checked the radiator, water level everything seems normal.. this bugs me even more when everything is normal >.<

fan is working properly.. and i did send my car to service.. sc says everything is fine.. engine, air-con everything except brake disc and brake pad.. i've replaced them but these 2 items will have nothing to do with the temp..

unfortunately the dealer says the owner have yet to pass him the service book, but i'll continue to budge the dealer to get it asap.. would really wanna know if there's any major issue with the car before..

but to be frank.. this car is exactly like a new car = =".. damn new that nobody can even tell it's 2nd hand even it's a 1 year old car..

yea go back kl will send for checking.. sucks man.. btw.. any good sc to recommend? i'm at ampang/setapak area..

back to the rims issue.. so any feedback whether a 16" rim would be ok to use? 17" really under power.. especially while i go up genting.. damn draggy..

@xandras.. thanks for the advice bro.. i'm heading to my mechanic tomorrow.. see what he have to say first.. he's been servicing all our cars for quite a long time and very experienced..

my rims are still 17" atm.. yes driving feels firm but FC and power are bad.. especially going to genting.. very very draggy.. no power at all = ="

apparently the dealer changed the rims and added 4 new tyres.. but dun expect they will give good stuff.. i'm not sure bout the rims quality.. but the tyres are definitely china made dunno what brand tyre = =" anyways unless i really change to new rims.. i'll stick to these tyres for the time being..

Nope not kumho.. It's some brand called radial something.. Forgot the name already.. Haha.. Ayways I'll give the few things a check.. Will update on the findings here.. Thanks guys !

Dunno what Radial bro.. Later check already will let you know.. Ha..

This post has been edited by tjasean: Apr 6 2011, 11:04 AM