I thought only local car manufacturer will do this type of mistake like designing a car windscreen installation without applying adequate sealant? Tak sangka orang Jepun also cut corner like that one ah? Thia car not CKD, it is fully imported. Hahaha. And since more and more people have similar problem, I don't think it is just bad luck of one or two cars, it could have something to do with the mass installation procedure over in Japan side. Or our weather too hot here, Jepun punya sealant all 'kecut'. Hahaha.

I just received a reminder letter today to renew my insurance. It stated the market value is 88k.
Time to pay my insurance. haih. (-. -)

Beg to differ regarding the windscreen sealant.

What we heard is whistling sound. Some heard it as early as 80km/h, most heard it at around 100km/h.
Let say there were leak/s around the windscreen, we will immediately notice it during the 1st rain after we collect the car. Water will dripped in and we should've drive back to SC fully loaded.

It could be, the sealant got shrinked, and leave the outer part/side drain around the windscreen dipped-in. Wind going through it will not be smooth. But i dont think it will emits whistling sound. Friction sounds maybe, but not whistle. One way to test is to fill those gaps with clay or something, and see whether the whistle stops.

Example, when we stays at apartment or condo, top floor on windy night, if the sliding door/windows not properly shut, the same whistling sounds will occur. Slightest gap. Wont whistle if its opened wide. Thinking of gaps, i have a few suspicious location which could contribute to this faint whistling noise:

1. Wiper arm hole. The location where the wiper arm is bolted. There is some gap especially the middle one where wind could sips into the plastic paneling.
2. Weather strips on the roof. I notice a very small gap on my right hand side weather strip.
3. There is a small gap between the edge of plastic panel joining to the windscreen & A pillars both right and left. Got rubber lining there.
4. Front door. Notice the outer window rubber lining (black rubber) ended with a small gap.
5. Plastic panels for side mirror.

how and where did you connect the LED lights to? do you have footlight installed as well? could you show us how you connect the wires?

and how is the quality of the side step?

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*Re-post from V4 thread as missing Picture link*

For those who want to install foot lamp, or side step light, or outside door lamp light , or key ring light which is related with our room light. This is mean when we disarm the alarm, we shall have the light on from the upside cabin section.

Do you want to know where is the wire come from ? Just pop up the plastic cover from the front driver seat section on right side and you can see plenty of wiring and fuse at there. Just take note on one connector which is just only have a Pink and Light Blue connection ( there is a black wire hidden but not important ) on this green socket. Tap the wire there and you can have plenty of light combination together when you open the door. Picture are on Spoiler.

Happy modding / DIY .



@lunchtime

Hope you can understand where is the wire come from.

babysmile,

if i have done footwell light via the same connection, can i still tap it for the side step LED? I m wondering how the side step LED wiring run? where do i run the wires and what must i dismantle to run the wires?

:help:need explanation here..

i thought i read somewhere but cant find it now..

my IN2 is black. when i do my routine weekly car wash day, my trusted car washer show me that my IN2 color was 'bercapok-capok' or 'berbelak-belak'. cant find proper english word.. only notice when closed up.

seem like the paint color coat really thin!

any idea how to solve this matter? is doing wax and polish help? or perhaps glass coating like sierra-glow?

1. Wiper arm hole. The location where the wiper arm is bolted. There is some gap especially the middle one where wind could sips into the plastic paneling. POSSIBLE BUT UNLIKELY DUE TO LOCATION
2. Weather strips on the roof. I notice a very small gap on my right hand side weather strip. VERY POSSIBLE
3. There is a small gap between the edge of plastic panel joining to the windscreen & A pillars both right and left. Got rubber lining there. VERY POSSIBLE
4. Front door. Notice the outer window rubber lining (black rubber) ended with a small gap. VERY POSSIBLE. IF INSTALLED VISOR, NOISE SHOULD NOT BE THERE ANYMORE! ANYONE GOT VISOR INSTALLED, ANY MORE NOISE?
5. Plastic panels for side mirror. (HMM, POSSIBLE AS WELL)
6. HATCH BACK AT THE TOP HAS A BIG GAP THAT COULD TRAP THE WIND FROM THE ROOF. NOTICE PRIUS (ALMOST SAME SHAPE) HAS A DIFFUSER OF SOME SORT ON THE ROOF FOR BETTER AIRFLOW.


THE WITCH HUNT BEGINS.

I think I know what you mean... My previous car also got the same problem. sent the car to wash someday, saw the guy wash my car, "lap it" and then park my car under direct sun. later when I get my car, the color also 'bercapok-capok' or 'berbelak-belak'.. I'm not sure which fault is it, the cheap shampoo or the direct sunlight. or maybe the combination of both.. After that, I never want to sent my car to car wash again. I wash it myself. Btw, My previous car is Red in color.

I think maybe polish and wax will help.. and then plus another glass coating.

@lunchtime

Can , no problem at all. You need to remove some plastic cover on your side door to let the wiring come through. Ask car accessories shop to do for shop if you have doubt on this.

never go under the tree carwash, confirm your clearcoat will die and you will cry.

Has anyone changed their tyres? The stock Bridgestone Turanza is getting noisy.

hi guys! New here..going to get black insight tomorrow! haha bit late ya..booked it last Monday..just wanna say it was really nice to read ur forum while waiting..it kept me sane while waiting! haha..cheers ya guys!:)

been think of changing as well, just wondering wider tires like the 195 or 205 can fit the existing rims and how will this affect the FC?

and does anyone know how to soften the stiff ride for a better comfort?

Indeed from day 1. Noisy and bumpy tires.

hi am new here..hehe..correct me if I am wrong, changing tyres will void our warranty right?

ps can't wait to get my car tomorrow !

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Added on February 15, 2012, 10:09 pmagree..better wash itself..mine also black..even if u had to send..no machine wash!;)


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congrats brandonseet! are you getting the 2012 or 2011 version ? I am guessing its the 2011 ? because i heard 2012 facelift will only arrive later this month or early march

Finally it works. I have to open both the passenger door, both the front door and bonnet and try again. It works... thanks to everyone feedback and thanks to Gadgets2us.

Beep Beep.......

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hihi! thanks man! 2011..sleepless night man waiting till tomorrow..been keeping myself busy by reading old postings..haha..excited!;)

Point no 6 well taken.

Anyway got a new discovery today. All the above points was carefully studied today and i found that everything quite flush and well fit (except point 6 that u just brought up). Compared to my other car with much inconsistent gaps and fitting, there's no way point 1 to 5 contribute to the whistling sound. And I notice the whistle only happens when the speed is 100km/h WITHOUT ANY CAR IN FRONT OF ME.

This further convinced me on the conclusion about the whistling sound came from the front top area of the car. Out of nowhere, i got this crazy idea of releasing the bonnet (but still hooked) and drive it to 100km/h. Conclusion, NO SOUND.

After much observation, i notice there is a gap between bonnet and plastic paneling at the bottom part of windscreen. The rubber lining between that plastic panel and bonnet is flush but slightly sink, making a nice gap for wind to spoilt and whistle at certain velocity going through them. When i release the bonnet, the gap was disturb.

Later I tried to cover them with tape and walla.... 100% no whistling sound.

I will look for a proper rubber lining or flaps to beef it up and took some picture so u can understand / pin point the location. Now back to silent driving
*any Aerodynamic Eng post available @ Honda Japan?