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 Short Review on the Exora Bold

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tadwinks
post Jan 22 2012, 11:53 PM

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I just got my Bold last Friday. Excellent ride, and the whole family loves it. But I've noticed 3 bothersome things :
1. the steering badly rattles when I hit 100km/h. Wheel balancing? Will need to check this out but since everybody's on CNY break will need to wait till end of the week. Can SC cover this or better just go tyre shop?
2. engine is loud (from the outside)! But luckily it doesn't sound that bad from within the cabin.
3. the (radiator?) fan keeps on operating (again, very2 loudly!) even after I turn off the engine. Only goes off when I arm the alarm (lock car doors). Normal izzit?

Any other Bold users with similar or worst experience?

Any good recommendations for car tinting?

Off topic : I've swapped the default Clarion unit for a DVD/Touchscreen unit, any takers for my old set?
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post Jan 23 2012, 02:06 AM

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QUOTE(diablos @ Jan 23 2012, 01:03 AM)
I can tell you the 3rd is normal. My Waja CPS also like that. according to service center, they say is to cool down the engine. not sure how true it is but 4 Years di my Waja still running good
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Hmmm, cool down engine when the engine's already turned off? Weird design doh.gif


Added on January 23, 2012, 2:07 am
QUOTE(V12Kompressor @ Jan 23 2012, 01:08 AM)
two radiator fans of coz it is loud lo. haha.

But then, it is normal for the loudness. At least when you're in the cabin, the sound isn't that noticeable, unlike that empty coke can saga.
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It is loud! My daughter ran away when she heard it.


Added on January 23, 2012, 2:09 am
QUOTE(forgot_86 @ Jan 23 2012, 01:38 AM)
1# Quite a few new owners commented that the steering vibrates over 100km/h. Hopefully this is case by case, a bit worried for those soon to be owner tongue.gif

The ECO Tint provided is not dark enough  brows.gif  Definitely have to change
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Did CPS Exora owners experience this too? Any ideas?

This post has been edited by tadwinks: Jan 23 2012, 02:09 AM
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post Jan 23 2012, 06:57 AM

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wow! thx mat79 for the really detailed and useful info notworthy.gif notworthy.gif notworthy.gif

never knew that double tinting would void the power window warranty. Wished that Proton would come factory with darker tints next time


Added on January 23, 2012, 7:03 am
QUOTE(mat79 @ Jan 23 2012, 02:23 AM)
And if u want to get better fc in town,dont drive more than 2k rpm(during turbine unit statrt operation), n dont worry about pickup(torque) coz due vvt n other improvements, at 1.5k rpm,cfe torque is already exceed maximum torque of cps@4.5k rpm n i know its hard to cntrl them due to turbo feeling,but u can actually coz u already can speed up to 80kmh++ below 2k rpm.
I've got full praises for the torque. And yep, like you mentioned its hard to control the speed only because it reaches 100kmh too easily and effortlessly!

This post has been edited by tadwinks: Jan 23 2012, 07:03 AM
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post Jan 24 2012, 12:21 PM

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QUOTE(lunchtime @ Jan 24 2012, 11:30 AM)
mat79,

could you pass on these messages on the exora

1) better steering wheel design for grip and feel
2) include sunroof /moonroof - if cost permits
3) include 7 airbags (for all proton cars) - a must since this is a MPV, most owners are using it as a family car.
4) make the rear doors sliding ala estima
5) on the bold, position the DVD player / screen further to the front, don't need to strain our necks.

so far, very good effort.  thumbup.gif
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Totally agree especially with 3,4 & 5!
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post Jan 25 2012, 10:29 PM

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QUOTE(ethan99 @ Jan 25 2012, 03:01 PM)
According from proton machanic this issue is crank sensor faulty... Anyway, still not done yet will find out from them later....  Anyway, how come so easy sensor get fail? Only 20k km mileage?
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I had a crank sensor failure too, happened with my Wira at around 80k mileage. Car suddenly died while waiting at a traffic light and wouldn't start again.
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post Jan 31 2012, 05:02 PM

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QUOTE(wedwed @ Jan 31 2012, 02:58 PM)
any bold owner here having alignment and steering vibration problem after 100kph? this is so annoying and i went to the sc twice and it still can't be fixed, going to plentong sc this friday, hopefull they can really fix it they said need to do intensive checking already. can pro here give some advice? thanks.
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I have the same vibration issue but have not gone to SC yet. Thinking of just going to tyre shop to do balancing, much quicker and better job
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post Feb 1 2012, 10:41 PM

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QUOTE(fx20 @ Feb 1 2012, 09:09 PM)
Sorry to interrupt, anybody care to tell me fuel consumption of bold, especially city driving. I heard from my friends CPSs drink fuel like water, what about bold?
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I'm getting about 10.2l/100km
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post Feb 2 2012, 11:51 PM

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QUOTE(ultramaman @ Feb 2 2012, 06:46 AM)
After first service? How about your driving?
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Haven't reached 1st service yet, just got to 800km. Driving 40% on highway, 60% city
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post Feb 7 2012, 01:44 PM

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QUOTE(diablos @ Feb 7 2012, 12:46 PM)
Hmmm.... I am not good in writing essay here. Hope the following is considered review:

First impression when got my car, easy to start, no squeaking sound, everything looks good. The car is fast considering is a 1.6 at rpm 1.5k onwards. I went to penang, the second day, driving at 90 - 110 is pretty boring. the car is stable. Cornering at high speed at 90km/h is gooding. Nobody complain on the aircond as it serve both front and back of the passenger. I thought that side parking will be tough as this is my first time driving mpv. It was simple with the help of reverse video camera. But at night the ISO tend to be too high... I can see alot of noise on the reverse camera screen. The braking system was good. In 1 incident at highway, the car infront suddenly emergency brake as the front here having long jam. I was panic but manage to avoid bumping into him... it was so near. Alignment wise, it tend to steer to left. Maybe the QC of the alignment is not that good in proton, but there is no 100km/h vibration as reported by other people.

    That evening itself was a shock to me. The car somehow cannot start. Luckily I did read some forum that they mention someone car also cannot start, lastly found out that the car battery is not tighten. same thing happened here. I touch the negative cable and it work like magic. Then I thought the problem was over, but the next day it occur again. this time I tighten the cable and it didnt happen anymore.

  I don't really like the lcd, as it uses FM frequencies. There is alot of noises. The seat is alittle bit hard, but my mum likes it. I prefer soft one.

  On the way back from penang, there was little traffic. The journey was smooth, I can simply overtake car without really need to press the pedal hard. Of course, the max I go is 110km/h.

One question though, the radiator fan seems to keep running after I off the engine only on the first day. But it didnt on the second day onwards. Is it normal?
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How's your FC so far bro?
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post Feb 18 2012, 03:18 PM

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Oil problems aside, anybody else have vibration issues? I finally brought my Exora in for a balancing and found one of the tires bad.
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post Mar 3 2012, 09:26 PM

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i hear a faint "eeee--grrrrrr" sound for about a second everytime i hit a pothole. is this normal?
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post Mar 4 2012, 10:39 AM

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QUOTE(vinorgouki @ Mar 3 2012, 11:05 PM)
Hahahahahaha..... Its really sound funny u described. "eeeee-grrrr..."
yup, i heard mine also. Donno what the weird sound is but i know its from the back.

My car got many weird sound 1,
got "eeeee-grrrrr" sound,
got "un-un-un" sound from gearbox,
got "tok-tok" sound from brake.
gor "tilik-tialiak...." sound when tyre through small stone or sand. Mostly heard 1.
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mine sounds like its coming from the front. sometimes uneven road oso can get that sound
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post Mar 7 2012, 11:45 AM

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QUOTE(mat79 @ Mar 7 2012, 11:14 AM)
is check engine light is on? Then can troubleshoot using padt.
Check battery connector too.
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what is padt?
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post Mar 7 2012, 12:25 PM

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QUOTE(mat79 @ Mar 7 2012, 11:55 AM)
proton's advance diagnostic tool.
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ohh...can we access the padt? how ? notworthy.gif
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post May 6 2012, 11:58 AM

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Hi guys,

Been using the EB for about 4 months now, and here's some of my not so nice experiences :

1. EB shook violently if going > 90km/h. Settled after send tyres for balancing. Seems that 2 of the tyres were of 'bad' quality.
2. Oil leak. SC changed oil seals and drive belt. So far no more leaks
3. Paint job very2 thin, scratches easily and can see metal. Just last week while refueling I accidently touched the car with the petrol nozzle and can see deep scratch oredi. Need to re-paint as can already see rust
4. The 'bzzzz bzzzzz' sound when hitting potholes is still there. Have sent to SC 3 times to check
5. I feel that the key remote is poorly designed. The red panic button keeps getting pressed if I put the keys in my jeans pockets and bend.


Anybody fixed a voltage stabilizer? Is it needed?

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