I hardly feel the effect of a/c drag effect. Or maybe I am too busy enjoying my new car?

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Anyway, washing car today for first time, I was thinking to myself (and sharing with u all now):

- if u love yr car, u shld wash it yourself cos u can then lovingly caress your car like giving your baby a foam bath
- any scratches caused by flying stones etc, u will be first to notice it as u wash yr car
- u also get a good exercise

Also, I have used many different car shampoo, from Turtle to Johnson etc. Guess what? I find the best of the best is still:
- Amway LOC which is not only gentle on my hands, it's also biodegradable.

This post has been edited by lowyatsuperman: Sep 20 2011, 11:44 PM

For FLX, I find that the boot closing not so smooth. Sometimes, even when I thought it's closed when I switched on alarm, it gives me a warning that boot not closed properly. So I have to open it and close again.

Is this normal or I need ask them to change some locking mechanisms? Sending for 1K service in a day or two at Mutiara D'sara.

[quote=stanleypua,Sep 21 2011, 07:37 PM]
[quote=nazri86a,Sep 21 2011, 05:24 PM]
lol, people took yours , u took others lo. JK~

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That's not good advice. Other ppl kill and rob, u also do the same?


[quote=stanleypua,Sep 21 2011, 07:40 PM]
Put some grease in the lock pin, it might help, try it~

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Thanks, man, will try that.

I think lots of those air ionizer stuff that plug into lighter socket also does not work.

I think Pandan leave is still the best.

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BTW I have been comparing FLX FC as follows. This is not conclusive as I am only using my 3rd full tank so far:
RON97: Around 15 - 20 sen/km; or 14-18km/L
RON95: Around 24 sen/km; or 8km/L

It seems like RON97, while more ex, gives better economy.

Let me fill up a few more tanks before I can get conclusive results. Meanwhile, anyone else can collaborate results with me? Or am I the only one experimenting between FLX/RON95/RON97?

Ya, I think my RON95 calculation is wrong. Let me finish my current tank then I report again.

In my earlier post, I recommended Amway's LOC as the best car shampoo.
Now, can someone recommend a good car wax brand? One that does not do damage to the paintwork but leave a protective gloss finish?

Has anyone used this 5-star shine product before?


This post has been edited by lowyatsuperman: Sep 23 2011, 11:44 AM

Where is the debate on 5-star shine? On this forum? I was thinking of Turtle Wax initially. Just wondering if anything better out there. If no have, then I stick to Turtle.

Powderful car should go for Inspilah.

Yeah, that's true. It's like someone go test drive a trishaw and complain why it cannot compete with 10-gear mountain bike.

On a personal note, I think at 45K, FLX is the best buy for the money. Cheaper and better than "lagi best." At least it's got a proper boot to fix high-end speakers for ICE.

I am interested in ABL but me no MacGyver. Can I go to any shop to install it? How muchie including workmanship?

Also will it void the warranty for new car?

This post has been edited by lowyatsuperman: Sep 23 2011, 11:47 PM

Thanks for tip. Anywhere in KL/PJ to install? And around how much is the device?

Thanks for sharing, bro. Although I dunno wat wires etc u toking about. Unless u provide pix. U make it sound so simple.

And I know the bonus feature. Press the reset button 3x and money come out like jackpot machine.

Just wondering, is it possible to disable locking using brake pedal? ie I only want to control lock+unlock by pressing the reset button?

Another thing, is the alarm reset function still working after installing this?

Anyone knows where can get car regn no. sand-blasted onto windscreen?

This post has been edited by lowyatsuperman: Sep 25 2011, 02:56 PM

I think for theft prevention, better to have car no. sandblasted on all the glass panels. Just a deterrent. Hopefully thief will think twice lah, cos kena stopped at roadblock quite easy to identify car. In theory lah.


It's only 100 w/installation leh. Think next weekend I drive to Klang, find shorty to do the ABL and sandblasting. I also asked him about ICE in another thread, whether he got Polk Audio speakers but he din answer me, guess no have.


I have seen many cars with oversized wheels going like tortoise over speed bumps. Think not worth it cos wheels will scratch the metal. I am happy with the stock wheels on my FLX.

The Pioneer HU looks good but u might wanna check whether it affects the steering wheel controls (for FLX) or warranty. I think not many apprentice wiremen can figure out the wiring for steering. I am thinking to leave the stock HU as it is, just upgrade speakers (using same size so no need cut ugly holes) and add amp. Any ICE experts here?

So far I narrow down to either Dynaudio (may be too ex?) or Polk Audio speakers.

Thanks for tips. Me no hurry. Will see what u can recommend first.

Better to buy a cheap 92 or 93 model Iswara for maybe 4-5K and later keep as spare car. Those cars are really good cos with Mit engine. I have been using my mum's one until I bought the FLX. And yeah, 2-3 yrs later u might not be looking at Livina. Maybe Volvo.