Lol, actually no need to wait
You horn BEFORE they even make mistakes

Oh yeah, if you talk about minor stuff like alarms and boot release mechanism those can be modified easily...
Although City is SOHC but it makes more /same power than some other DOHC out there
I agreed that i can't stand the looks of Dugong too

By the way, had anyone changed their brake pads?
I went for Ferodo Zero as replacement of stock... still bedding them in
Any comments about these? or please recommend if any of you guys using any good performance pads out there

Bro, I've seen that link already
That fella got an imitated one, mine has a groove in the middle
Quite bite even when cold compared to stock, don't need to step pedal for long time

How much the cost for Pumatec?
Does it "eat" the rotor?

This post has been edited by shunryu: Aug 9 2011, 09:02 AM

That's priced on the high side.. 300+ can get EBC or even used Endless pad
Does anyone experience irresponsive braking at cold with those 500+ celcius sport pads?

I'm currently using 400c Ferodo
when coming out from car park was like not much response, but when i drive longer and brake hard it just bite, bite and bite lol
If only it can bite as good as when hot though

Usually sports brake pad having heat resistance up to 300~400c is well suitable for street driving
For those who whack Genting or Cameron often or do lots of downhill driving can get 500c above
Brake fade is scary, you would panic when them brakes aren't working

Since most of the cars are Front wheel drive, the front brakes are of our main concern
We usually replace the front brakes first becaue they're doing more than 80% of the braking

This post has been edited by shunryu: Aug 10 2011, 11:56 AM

As long as it's K&N drop-in filter, it would not do any harm to your engine.
Stock spark plugs are NGK iridiums.

Change earlier better lo
You change engine oil so many times, gearbox oil also have to change ma

you fetch a lot ppl issit?

Okay, for your information i also mostly drive with my gf only or alone
and i floor the pedal most of the time, revving 1st and 2nd gear to 6k rpm and the rest to 4k rpm
Mostly stop and go traffic city drive, and some curvy mountain road drive and overtaking, little hill climbing
For Rm60 and about 30 litres of fuel i could ran about 320km

I'm pretty sure if i drive casually i could get 380~400km for 30 litres, I've tried before

An alternative solution would be to change your rims to lighter 15" and pair with 205/50/R15 tyres
you will feel better acceleration/braking along with better fuel consumption

oh, that was done with heavy 16" original E spec rims though
but wish to try 15" someday

I think if u drive VIOS, kena bang will become YARIS adi (butt disappear )

My car only clocks 12k++
but fuel consumption is as good as most high mileage drivers

This post has been edited by shunryu: Aug 15 2011, 10:18 AM

I'm using Honda Genuine 5W-30 Semi-Synthetic SM grade

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Added on August 15, 2011, 11:00 amU dono how to drive issit?
NHC is faster than OHC, defnitely
City drive will definitely affect fuel consumption but keep in mind that VIOS fuel light comes at about 38 litres
while NHC comes at 30 litres only
so if u dare to drive up to 38 litres the fuel consumption is actually just as well, or possibly better

This post has been edited by shunryu: Aug 15 2011, 11:00 AM

Yeah i'm sure
Based on gearbox and ratio differences
5MT > CVT

current Vios is faster in pickup, due to lesser weight
but lose in higher speed > 100kmh

No offense to you if you're still driving a OHC

yeah totally agree
i was just stating the obvious

So what? Nobody gives a damn
I don't buy h.city to race man

7 speed mode is only virtual gears simulated by the ecu in the CVT tranmission
Unlike the actual gears in NHC with fixed ratio... wake up from your dream ok?

Joining car clubs can make you super fast world champion racer? Just how old are you, boy?

You think 9.5 sec very fast? I did 5.9 sec sprint with my weekend car i also keep quiet only

My FC is 14~15km/l on highway drive, and 9~11km/l on city drive (very short distance)
And of course driving style affect a lot on fuel consumption
For your information, I'm a heavy foot driver and yet i got those figures

Vios has roughly the same fuel consumption, it's slightly faster on pickup is due to lesser weight but not because of its DOHC engine... City engine is SOHC but makes more power with its i-vtec technology

But as you know, from so many fatal accident news which involves Vios, a lighter body would cause you the lives of your love ones and even yourself..

This post has been edited by shunryu: Aug 15 2011, 04:49 PM

If there's "LIKE" button I would give it to you
Yeah, a car is not just about speed.. it's about overall driving experience
NHC is more responsive and giving more feedback to the drivers
Not just in engine power alone, but has good handling as well

Here's a good read for all about the NHC engine L15A7
http://asia.vtec.net/Engines/LSERIESG2/index.html
Here's driving impression on NHC, comparing to OHC as well
http://asia.vtec.net/Reviews/3GCity1Drive/index.html

If OHC is really that great, why would Honda bother improving it?
or are you -PuPu^ZaPruD3r-, is saying that you are better than honda engineers?

This post has been edited by shunryu: Aug 15 2011, 05:09 PM

It's all down to power-to-weight ratio man
Weight is one of the top deciding factor in car performance and handling.. Which is why track racing involves a lot of weight reduction

Myvi has only about 900+kg which is really light, their 1.3 engine feels like 1.5 for comparison
So theoreotically it's faster in acceleration, but top end would lose to higher displacement engines

Vios is 1090kg compared to NHC 1160kg (This can be offset with NHC more powerful engine)

Altis (This have to compare with Forte, Civic is DOHC, New accord 2.0 is SOHC but weight 1480kg , but 2.4 is DOHC which is the most powerful among its class compared to Camry and Nissan Teana )

Engine tuning wise, Toyota is more to fuel efficiency while Honda is all-the-way power AND being fuel efficient

I agree with driving safely, but smartly as well
Be alert of others and not just yourself
Don't drive too slow and hog other people's road

This post has been edited by shunryu: Aug 15 2011, 05:26 PM

bro calvin, I wasn't arguing about anything...
I join the forum to share opinions just like everybody else
I also expect to learn more about my ride and get more information from different people too
One similiar car but there can be so many different drivers
Sharing modification infos and driving experience would be a good practise, isn't this what a forum is all about?