black paint or sticker... is not carbon fiber... got the Fiesta emblem also got stick iS lol...

Gosh, I checked my tyre pressure just now with my gf, first time ever since getting my car 2 months ago, front wheels were 38psi, rear were 41psi. Sheez... now my ride is so much smoother and better fc!

I know right! In fact its quite the contrary. Underinflated tires only give worse mileage. But I tested out my fofi on the Federal, speed all the way back with ETC SP7 with one passenger. FC remained at 8.5l/100km throughout. Usually if I do that alone, the fc will increase around 0.3l/100km... so... I'm quite pleased too haha.

And yes @confuzan, no more bumpy ride, its SOO much better now.

Im an engineering student so this is quite interesting to me... Maybe overinflated tires offer less frictional rolling resistance due to less surface area contact, but makes up for by increasing moment of inertia... But so far i did some googling everywhere doesnt mention anything that supports my statement. I'll try my next full tank of fuel first.

@baboon- its very important to check ur tire pressure as underinflated tires will increase fc n tire wear drastically. U cant see from just observations as the tire will look d same.

Check out this link. - Tiretech

This post has been edited by John91: Aug 21 2011, 01:19 PM

Check out my car at post #2

Continental Premium Contact 2. 195/50 R16

Stuff I have modded to resolve this problem is... changing spark plugs, adding voltage stabilizer+ grounding and also electronic throttle controller from Bug Auto.

Just hold down the outermost button on your left hand side "signalling stick" whatever u call it.

Thats normal since your engine haven't break in... but 350km per full tank is rather low. I changed my engine oil at 4.5k km and I think it really helps. Oil filter leave it for the 10k km free service change. Now I'm trying to maintain my fc at 7.0l/100km for this week... =D

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Added on August 23, 2011, 9:07 amWhy thank you! All thanks to Bug Auto. Another major project coming up at the end of this week, Bug hor?

This post has been edited by John91: Aug 23 2011, 09:07 AM

Keen eye You did both grounding and vs? I have a bit of jerking sometimes but its much less compared to the last time without any mods. The change of spark plugs help, also the "Electron Power" plug cables which act as a VS helps too. I think if more grounding points are added it would be better as eric only managed to find 3 points for fiesta 1.6. I would prefer 5 points though.

I have used both products (erictoh's and hotinazma) before and I can tell you that both products work well. Bug Auto is using full set hotinazma (type mr, hot earth and super pocket) while I am using erictoh's. Hotinazma's has either 5 or 8 grounding points (I forgot) compared to my 3 points. Hotinazma is a bit smoother overall IMO maybe due to these factors (I don't have super pocket too). I think you could drop by Cheras area to test drive both our cars if you want =p

But for the price difference, I rather get erictoh's because of budget restriction

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Added on August 23, 2011, 10:54 amApprarently there are 3 points for auto, and 4 for manual apparently that eric could find. I'm going to ask my friend to find more points for me to ground, I think 5 is optimum. Btw, you need to chip off the paint before doing grounding else the electricity will not conduct properly to your car body.

This post has been edited by John91: Aug 23 2011, 10:54 AM

From 1st to 2nd gear change what is your usual rpm? Cuz mine is on a average of 2.8k change... and i'm already controlling it. If i lift my right foot up before that the car will have a slight jerk and noise.

Its normal... but thanks to the throttle controller I can change gears at 1.9k rpm easily... though I don't use that all the time, cuz driving slow SUCKS!

+1... The reason why some of you guys get high fc reading may be due to this. You need to reset the data everytime you pump petrol.

I will change my foglamps to 8000k latest by this friday.

Headlights not changing la... no projector also. Later kena JPJ. However I'm using Michiba super white 4350k bulbs now... Although it doesn't look super white, but its a bit brighter la...

Still contemplating whether to buy cheap or branded ones... Cheap ones I can get from 140-170 including installation, branded is 220... both also got warranty. Any ideas?

First step of transformation done... second step coming next week!



When I went to install my lights, I met a couple of young fellas (both friends) no older than 22 also modding their car, one driving Audi TT, one VW Scirocco woots!!!... Made some acquaintances then eheheh...

But then again, every customer in the shop was ogling at my baby... and whispering ooohhh fiesta fiesta, ken block's car etc... , feeling so proouddd...

This post has been edited by John91: Aug 25 2011, 09:50 PM

8000K, rm220, very effective too cuz i tilted the bulb fully upwards lol...

Sure... loving the color. I think they order upon request. You go check it out la, the shop is a few doors down the ABC mamak... called Mines car accessory shop.

See background also know is not local wan lahhh...