Halo... I hv Pivot VS from my previous car. Has been in the Alza since first week. So far so good. But I have changed the grounding cable. Previous set quality no good.

The rest are DIY from stage to stage / time to time.

1. added a under seat woofer and changed the door speakers.
2. put in soundproof pads on all 4 doors and roof. Much better and much solid the doors. No ding ding from roof when raining.
3. grounding cable with VS
4. Change tp Pireli the 6th month due to uneven wear on ori donut silverstone.
5. front strut bar
6. DIY front DRL

last weekend, DIY inject chasis foam into door sills and A-pillar. Lesser road noise and quieter cabin now.

The VS does give a bit better response.. not a lot.. but car light is much brighter.

I actually changed to iridium plug, but did not feel any better except better pull in high rev / rpm.

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Added on September 12, 2012, 3:08 pmI did not add any tweeter.. initially want to.. but I change the speakers to component set.

As some installer just stick it on the dash.. haha.. but clearer sound from component set, so I dtop there.

This post has been edited by aaronlim: Sep 12 2012, 04:22 PM

Wow... I really donno what to say. My Alza already 2 years.. so far okay.. except some similar one from list above.

What's the outcome after P2 service?

I add some of my 2 cents thoughts below.

Hi, welcome to here. This is a great place to find out more abt Alza and for members to share ideas.

Alza is a great car with it's price. Previously, I'm searching a car which is big enuf for 5, good luggage space, good leg space front and rear, fold-able flat 3rd row seats, ease of maintenance...Alza fits my budget and requirements.

Feel free to ask questions if you can't find any ideas from the main 1st page. :>

embekism..Wow.. great..so fast next week get new car.. congrats. Apa color?

2.88% is good. Give a bit more documents can get cheaper rate.. okay mah..

embekism, photo... ini la dia.


Wah... black color... not easy to maintain ler but if got passion, nothing blocking you. Slowly get to know your alza better. :>
I could not find the picture DIY soundproof pads that I did for my alza doors...



Oh ya... bros here, I have a question.. how to remove / take out the P2 emblem from the front chrome panels above bumper?

This post has been edited by aaronlim: Sep 18 2012, 12:36 PM

Hi Eithanius, there are a few choices avail.. some wants a better chasis for better handling.

But some (like me) will go for quieter cabin so door sills and A-pillar is the one to go for...also this option makes the body more 'solid' a bit.

I did some research here and there, some said always go for chassis first... some said no really which depends on what u want first.
But I did the sills and A pillar first.. and outcome is satisfied for merely RM110 plus effort to DIY.
I covered the doors with pads already.. close door also solid.
Now planning to make the rear quieter...

my suggestion ehhh...actually depending on your budget for these as new car.

1. VS with GC sekali. (get a good GC as cheap one faded color on the rubber and rusting easily)
2. Strutbar
3. sound proofing (you get the alza first, see if you are satisfied with the car, else...shld do this first)
4. pollen filter (aircond blower filter - my alza dont have this.. I bought it from SC)
5. Extractor replacement for better pickup.
6. K&N (depends on how u drive, if u always rev to the max..meaning playing high rev, then change else save for later.)

many other DIY can do.. like I did for interior..nothing fancy but only stage 1 (legroom + glovebox). Will continue stage 2 which is in planning.


Battery, got warranty mah.. dont change first.. I remembered my alza comes with MF, but tipu one.. still need to put battery water. hahaha

It is using my old phone.. exposure is too long. Actual not that bright.
I only put 6 Leds.. still can reduce to 3 if want.. but ngam ngam.

I plan to put different color when exit / entering.. like yellow / green / red... onli when on the like it is blue. next stage..wahh hahahaha..

Green color not just them, I think anyone will run for their life.

I installed the extractor. it is 4-1 not 4-2-1.
It gives me better pick up and engine more willing to rev.

I have not tried this.. claimed to increase 2hp woh in dyno (but donno what car is it)

So far, the extractor ok... pick up better, especially naik bukit (genting) but I still prefer naik genting with my bike.
I pernah clock 155kph for alza... okay la... nowadays banyak camera.. better save that for sendiri.
I have not put air filter yet..so not sure it is good.. maybe before my current filter due to change.

many sifus here can share? I also nak know more.

your alza belum sampai... ke tunggu puspakom? I tot they told u got stock..black color.. now belum sampai??!!

Salesman kata JPJ...hhmmm means the kereta is there at showroom / storage. Now waiting reg. number to keluar?
You paid all deposit dah kan?

Ya..mine is auto. Much easier as lazy to change gear and press clutch when jam in city.

mmm, putting tab as ICE...mmm, then I shld think of putting my note as ICE.. hehehe. But need to get a nice holder that can be place at nice place. Will think abt it first..as there are still many things to do to my alza.. step by step.

ehh... then it shld be quite fast... i think the nombor ada dah.. just the registration card belum.. I had this when I want to take my bike previously.. took another 1-2 days.

actually you are right bro.. but so far, the purchasing process is only check car just before delivery not before JPJ registration... mmm

correctly if i'm wrong.. as sales ppl wld say 'new car mah, no problem one.. if got, can always complain to service centre during 1st service'

not sure our bro here have a chance to check his new car before JPJ registration.

Dulu I have the original tyres.. gegar steering.. have it checked and the tyres are un-even wear.
Lepas tukar ke pirelli, so far so good till today.


I pakai the hard pad rectangle type. I added kat 4 doors with the pads, the material costs me abt <RM300 then DIY.
Close door also solid feel. Now added chasis foam on the door sills and A pillar.. lagi better, just RM110 aje.

Hi, I added this one.. pads not insuflex.


Not sure is this the one u both mentioned?

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Added on September 26, 2012, 4:02 pm
insulflex covers the whole door panel. pretty easy to DIY. If tampal directly to the aluminum door like urs, the result should be better because vibration on door cancel direct by pad upon wave/frequency impact.

alza door like that meh?

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the insuflex is tampal on the panel? u mean the whole behind plastic panel?

The pix is sample.. I cld not find just now.. this is the alza one.


I tampal just like the pix, the 'outer' layer. each door abt 13-15 pads (mixture of 2 types of pads).
I got it direct from the boss of supplier. I purchased from him since years ago for my previous cars. Kembara, Stream and this Alza.

Cost me around RM300, then I get extra for the roof last year.

After 9 months i noticed there is wind sound from the driver side door.. and it is the weather strip near the side mirror. I think the rubber shrinked a bit after parking under the sun. I put bitumen to cover the gap.

I know some of you have the suspension knocking sound when going thru bumps.. only certain time it occurred. P2 ppl test, said nothing. They just tightened everything up. Ended up I dont care as it is not everytime and most important that the suspension works as it supposed to.

Ya.. it is abt 1 cm thick... saw that before and used it before in my much previous cars. Outcome so-so.
From inside, the plastic panel feels more solid when u knock it.

That is why I used this pads since my previous cars. After put this pads, when I knock on the door panel from outside, no more 'Milo' tin sound. Also big different when we close the rear door. Last time feels like the door gonna pecah and break into pieces. Now no more 'pllllank plannk' sound.

My friend also surprised when closing the door last time, saying that 'ya.. can expect much from 50+k car'.
After install, he is really surprised !!

Turbo..no need la.. if nak turbo, we better get a car with turbo built in.

the VS works ah... need to clock in more and do keep us updated.

The 'insuflex' that i know from my supplier. Size is 3ft x 1.5ft. Cost RM25 per sheet.
He previously asked me to get the pads rather than the foam sheet (insuflex).

Positive Cable with volt meter.. a good one. Not easy for DIY. Again, I still cant imagine your alza got so many probs.

Some SC very particular.. will blame any products u installed to your car. I remembered previously when I complain to SC on the steering vibrates...they blamed the front strut bar. I ignore them and go to my tyre mechanic.. it is the tyres, after changed, no problem until now.

This post has been edited by aaronlim: Sep 27 2012, 02:55 PM

Wow..to many to reply here for previous posts.

1. The aircompressor once kicks in, it draws much power (electric)..that is why flickers. A good VS or battery (higher rate) may help. It is kind of heavy and the battery seems too small to take the load. Next round once the battery kong, I will change to MF with higher spec as I have 'small' underseat woofer and I pump up the headunit's volume averaging 12-14 most of time.

2. Don't change the speaker first. After you changed, also wont help much. I heard that some alza owner add in the sound proof, the 'bass' is better. Not for me as my expectation of bass it higher.

3. I previously changed the speaker first, the HU can't boost the new higher spec speakers..and hardly any bass also.
Unless u want a more clarity sound.


4. i wld suggest add sound proof first on 4 doors, then see how is it. Our ears has many preference from one ppl to another. Like me, I want clear sound / voice with some good bass. So I tune the HU to lower bass and okay treble for good voice and clearity. Then if nak bass, add a 10" underseat woofer like I did. Adjust the frequency both ends.. done.
All this as entry level sound system utilising existing headunit.

5. The 4 doors sound proof pads is good to have.. just around RM300 (mixture of 2 types of pads for value and effectiveness), I think now price a bit more... can buy bulk then cheaper. DIY lo... at least close door also no plank plank milo tin sound.

6. Bro lowstate, chasis foam on chasis wont help much in soundproof. Handling yes. If nak mixture of some better handling and soundproof (road / tayar noice), I DIY - put foam into A pillar and door sills. Just 2 cans, cost me RM110 (I selling this as my friends asking me to get it from supplier).

DIY will give more knowledge and know the alza better. I can give guide / tips pun.. I think many sifus can give guidance too. Some also get me to do it for them with some small fees (pads or foam).. some DIYer DIY themselves and ask me to be there for guidance or help when needed. (provided the timing is right la)

But again, all these choices are open to each individual in priority. No right or wrong.

I agreed with tyenfei... don't waste the money on cheap GC. I tried one before.. tak boleh pakai..look nice.. but it gets rusted, the 'rubber / plastic' covering the cable also change color due to heat and poor quality.

then i bought one...forgot the brand dah.. almost rm100 (if not wrong).. so far so good.

Pivot tu fake one la... I can get this GC and pivot much cheaper. I tried this VS on a kembara...no different.

the real pivot is priced 180-200 if i remembered correctly. The good VS gives better brightness to the headlamp.