PROTON SAGA BLM, FL, FLX CLUB V17, Saga FLX SE 1.6 -> PRESSURE YOUR PEERS
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 Jan 6 2012, 02:16 PM
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By the way, y not go to proton dealership to test. Some SA don't mind you trashing their car. Just put in a good word for them in your article. This post has been edited by dares: Jan 6 2012, 02:18 PM |
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Jan 6 2012, 02:23 PM
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QUOTE(V12Kompressor @ Jan 6 2012, 02:11 PM) lul, just read yesterday's TheSun (yes, kinda late to read yesterday's paper This article?  ) and read about Y.S.Khong's article about the Saga FLX SE.I am quite surprised that despite all the spirited driving by his team (Yap and some malay chap) and all those blah blah blahs about keeping up with the Exora Bold which is part of the media drive test, they can only say it is capable of doing 165kph, which is obviously Xerox'ed from the brochure. I wondered how spirited is their so called spirited driving.   http://www.thesundaily.my/news/257793 I read it online yesterday also, feel like not much insight actually. |
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Jan 6 2012, 02:31 PM
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QUOTE(-ZeN- @ Jan 6 2012, 02:23 PM) This article? yeah, that article. http://www.thesundaily.my/news/257793 I read it online yesterday also, feel like not much insight actually. Funny how he writes so little everytime when it comes to local cars (the Exora then, Maivee LB, now the Saga) but always writes almost the whole page when it comes to continentals especially the F10 5 series.  |
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Jan 6 2012, 02:45 PM
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QUOTE(V12Kompressor @ Jan 6 2012, 02:31 PM) yeah, that article. Looks like he didn't actually drove up to 165, he was simply citing the top speed from the brochure.Funny how he writes so little everytime when it comes to local cars (the Exora then, Maivee LB, now the Saga) but always writes almost the whole page when it comes to continentals especially the F10 5 series. Well it was no better then the Star's Motoring review, which heaped praises on the Exora bold while spoke little about the FLX SE in the same article. |
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Jan 6 2012, 03:03 PM
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QUOTE(dares @ Jan 6 2012, 02:45 PM) Looks like he didn't actually drove up to 165, he was simply citing the top speed from the brochure. I remember someone forward a review here, 190km/h Well it was no better then the Star's Motoring review, which heaped praises on the Exora bold while spoke little about the FLX SE in the same article.  |
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Jan 6 2012, 03:06 PM
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QUOTE(jflcorp @ Jan 6 2012, 09:19 AM) Hi Eric, Bro, yes, we know this has been discussed like 15000+ times but every once in a while we should allow a review right? Nice, Hardly find Manual driver to ask about this  Anyway on highway,the FC didn't vary much from city driving if you were driving your car above 140km/h which was quite fun actually. It could reach 160km/h with a little effort, only i couldn't reach the acclaimed 165km/h top speed due to inconsiderate lorry drivers cutting into my fast lane ever so often, forcing me to brake and avoid an accident.... Anyway Bro Zero5177, yes the change from the Aichi Kikai to Getrag GB did have some changes. The RPM for 110 km/h at 5th gear has been reduced like 300rpms. Around 8% better. At top speed, your engine need not have to work so hard. Erm, CVT petrol consumption, dunno about that, I am using the manual. However according to Proton the CVT will outperform the FL's Auto fuel consumption.  Btw u guys have any idea why most auto car have longer gear ratio compared to manual? example flx CVT cruise about 2.6k rpm at 120km/h while manual already touch 3k rpm at 100... Note: exception for tri-speed auto car... |
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Jan 6 2012, 04:00 PM
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QUOTE(dares @ Jan 6 2012, 02:13 PM) Ape rosak? car crashed with highway divider... now markup and repaint... whole right side of the car gone...  |
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Jan 6 2012, 04:17 PM
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Hi Bros....
 Time 2share another DIY mod to my trusty 1.3FL Exec Auto....  Yup, as previously mentioned in earlier pages, me was waiting for delivery of ordered AMT Power Cushion Buffers for front & rear springs. Well, they arrived earlier this morning and me straightaway got down to installing them! Haha!  As they say, pics say a thousand words...so here they are : » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Me went for a short spin arnd the block, testing the suspension feel over uneven roads & even humps/bumps! Wat can I say? Not bad...suspension felt firmer like having stiffer shocks/springs and the ride was more solid overall!  Feel worthwhile small investment for a better ride... ps. Was supplied with Size C for the Front Springs & Size B for the Rear. However need to cut abt 3.5cm from ends of each Buffer for the Rear to get a good fit. Added on January 6, 2012, 4:19 pm QUOTE(kenjilew @ Jan 6 2012, 04:00 PM) car crashed with highway divider... now markup and repaint... whole right side of the car gone... Feel sad for yu, Bro... Thk God yu ok tho...wat happened? This post has been edited by zeone: Jan 6 2012, 04:19 PM |
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Jan 6 2012, 04:31 PM
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QUOTE(zeone @ Jan 6 2012, 04:17 PM) Hi Bros.... wow ! nice mod ! Time 2share another DIY mod to my trusty 1.3FL Exec Auto.... Yup, as previously mentioned in earlier pages, me was waiting for delivery of ordered AMT Power Cushion Buffers for front & rear springs. Well, they arrived earlier this morning and me straightaway got down to installing them! Haha! As they say, pics say a thousand words...so here they are : » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Me went for a short spin arnd the block, testing the suspension feel over uneven roads & even humps/bumps! Wat can I say? Not bad...suspension felt firmer like having stiffer shocks/springs and the ride was more solid overall! Feel worthwhile small investment for a better ride...  ps. Was supplied with Size C for the Front Springs & Size B for the Rear. However need to cut abt 3.5cm from ends of each Buffer for the Rear to get a good fit. Added on January 6, 2012, 4:19 pm Feel sad for yu, Bro... Thk God yu ok tho...wat happened? i`m allright... passengers in my car all also safe... just that the side of the car crashed with divider... not very serious but very expensive... will upload the pictures soon... ( i dunno how to attach... )This post has been edited by kenjilew: Jan 6 2012, 04:50 PM |
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Jan 6 2012, 04:49 PM
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QUOTE(kenjilew @ Jan 6 2012, 04:00 PM) car crashed with highway divider... now markup and repaint... whole right side of the car gone... Nvm bro, at least you are safe and sound  |
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Jan 6 2012, 04:52 PM
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QUOTE(DaBestOne @ Jan 6 2012, 04:49 PM) Nvm bro, at least you are safe and sound yea.... i can say that saga is tough ! XD |
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Jan 6 2012, 05:02 PM
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I feel that the Saga FLX 1.6 SE is tougher than the Saga FL. Knock knock the FL of my sister-in-law feel plastic-ky, maybe is due to the colour.
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Jan 6 2012, 05:45 PM
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QUOTE(kenjilew @ Jan 6 2012, 04:00 PM) car crashed with highway divider... now markup and repaint... whole right side of the car gone... Sorry to hear that bro, how damaged was the divider? Just kidding, good thing everyone is safe and sound. Luckily its a saga, imagine a viva  QUOTE(zeone @ Jan 6 2012, 04:17 PM) Hi Bros.... Nicely done zeone. You also diy your abl right? You said it was easy...luckily didnt believe you Time 2share another DIY mod to my trusty 1.3FL Exec Auto.... Yup, as previously mentioned in earlier pages, me was waiting for delivery of ordered AMT Power Cushion Buffers for front & rear springs. Well, they arrived earlier this morning and me straightaway got down to installing them! Haha! As they say, pics say a thousand words...so here they are : » Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... « Me went for a short spin arnd the block, testing the suspension feel over uneven roads & even humps/bumps! Wat can I say? Not bad...suspension felt firmer like having stiffer shocks/springs and the ride was more solid overall! Feel worthwhile small investment for a better ride... ps. Was supplied with Size C for the Front Springs & Size B for the Rear. However need to cut abt 3.5cm from ends of each Buffer for the Rear to get a good fit. i saw how it was installed, if i diy will probably cut the wrong wire and hantar workshop already  QUOTE(-ZeN- @ Jan 6 2012, 05:02 PM) I feel that the Saga FLX 1.6 SE is tougher than the Saga FL. Knock knock the FL of my sister-in-law feel plastic-ky, maybe is due to the colour. colour how can affect the rigidity of the car |
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Jan 6 2012, 05:52 PM
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QUOTE(dares @ Jan 6 2012, 05:45 PM) colour how can affect the rigidity of the car |
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Jan 6 2012, 05:53 PM
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Guys. Sorry for interrupt.
I just want to know what is the best petrol for your car. Right now I'm on Petronas. Never tried other petrol, such as Shell, Esso, Caltex etc. Some people said that Shell is better than Petronas? Izzit true? Right now I'm spending around RM50/week for my Saga FL. I'm not really the use the car everyday though. If I use Shell can save more money? |
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Jan 6 2012, 05:54 PM
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QUOTE(.:zep:. @ Jan 6 2012, 05:53 PM) Guys. Sorry for interrupt. Shell is crap.I just want to know what is the best petrol for your car. Right now I'm on Petronas. Never tried other petrol, such as Shell, Esso, Caltex etc. Some people said that Shell is better than Petronas? Izzit true? Right now I'm spending around RM50/week for my Saga FL. I'm not really the use the car everyday though. If I use Shell can save more money? For me Esso>Petronas>Caltex>Shit>Shell |
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Jan 6 2012, 05:57 PM
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QUOTE(-ZeN- @ Jan 6 2012, 05:02 PM) I feel that the Saga FLX 1.6 SE is tougher than the Saga FL. Knock knock the FL of my sister-in-law feel plastic-ky, maybe is due to the colour. FLX 1.6 SE tougher than FL? Any technical/bodywork facts to back up that statement, pls ... ??  FL "plastic-ky" BUT FLX not? C'mon, Bro... |
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Jan 6 2012, 05:58 PM
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QUOTE(dares @ Jan 6 2012, 02:13 PM) Ape rosak? Sat night? Sri Petaling? Lokasi you set, since u familiar  Brave man!Eric you organize TT la, if I can attend you can test drive. Maybe got other volunteer also  QUOTE(zeone @ Jan 6 2012, 05:57 PM) FLX 1.6 SE tougher than FL? Any technical/bodywork facts to back up that statement, pls ... ?? I heard the springs are harder FL "plastic-ky" BUT FLX not? C'mon, Bro...  |
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Jan 6 2012, 06:01 PM
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QUOTE(ericmaxman @ Jan 6 2012, 05:54 PM) Shell is crap. Esso is the best? You've tried all of them right?For me Esso>Petronas>Caltex>Shit>Shell When I get the car, It's filled with Shell. I'm not really sure about the performance but the sound is really noise. When I switch to Petronas, the engine is sound-less. |
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Jan 6 2012, 06:01 PM
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QUOTE(zeone @ Jan 6 2012, 05:57 PM) FLX 1.6 SE tougher than FL? Any technical/bodywork facts to back up that statement, pls ... ?? That why i just saying that maybe just a wrong impression due to the color make me feel like plastic color.FL "plastic-ky" BUT FLX not? C'mon, Bro... I will try knock knock again and see how it feel, or you can try go knock knock others 1. Is a question by the way, want to know is it really any difference. |
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