yes and yes

I am considering to get the 1.6sx for family use (wife and 1 kid).

May I ask how is the rear legroom compare with altis and civic ?

I think should be comparable with altis and civic And anyway bro, 1.6 price compare with altis and civic.. a lot difference leh~

Hi Bro, 23 to 24 deg? How is that possible? Mine need to set 18? If not it will be hot even under normal weather.
By the way can share some pictures here of the installation.

Hi Bro, not sure what is wrong but sometimes during hot weather about 34 - 35 deg the air cond air seem to be not that cold. I will make another complain.

Hi Bro, Can pm more about the compressor prob and how are you going to ask the Sc to change?
Yeah when the air cond is not cold for about 5-10 minutes you start to get unhappy. Need to be moving that long only will cabin cold but then sometimes the air coming out is not 18 degs. Even my passengers start to complain.

are you sure?

I am contemplating to get 1.6 SX but is also looking forward to do the below minor changes. Will it void the warranty and if yes which part will be affected? Thanks in advance for enlightening me

1) changing rims to 16"
2) changing to iridium spark plug
3) changing knn drop in filter
4) ground cabling with volt stabilizer
5) adding in a 4ch amp (no idea on the Hi-Lo yet)
6) changing the speakers for SQ purpose
7) adding UR front strut bar
8) changing the crank pulley to a lightened CP

This post has been edited by Suicider: May 14 2012, 01:15 AM

I believe item 3,5,6,8 will.just my opinion

Did u install a good tint films at all windows & windshields? Usually when i drive alone on a hot day, i set the temp to 25-26 deg will do. If got passengers, i usually set the temp to 23-25 deg..24 deg is cool enough already. But of course, i've installed a good solar & security tint film which prevent most of the sun heat from penetrating into the cabin ..& i also did the aircond pipe insulation (DIY) that might also helps

This post has been edited by izputra: May 14 2012, 09:30 AM

Yeap, it is tinted. as you said, 23 - 24 is sufficient.
I think there is some problem whtrader's AC. Even my 12 years old iswara (AC, all original, no more tinted, peel off) does not take 20 minutes to cool.

hi all senior forte driver, wat patrol u gave ur firte to drink, for better millage or more power, thanks

[quote=whtrader,May 13 2012, 10:56 PM]
Hi Bro, 23 to 24 deg? How is that possible? Mine need to set 18? If not it will be hot even under normal weather.
By the way can share some pictures here of the installation.

Will try to take some photo in the weekend, currently car is not with me......is very simple only, if not mistaken, you can find some info in internet.
i) u just need to find those insulation hose (those similar in your house air con),
ii)locate the cold part of the AC pipes (u can feel with your hand after u run your aircond). Warning, do not touch directly with your hand as there are a few pipes which are hot (also, do not insulate these pipes). Just feel by putting your hands near it, or if you have those temperature gun, it is helpful. Another helpful tip is, those cold pipes will have some water condensation on it.
iii)wrap it and tie with cable tie,etc...........

There are some insulation that comes with adhesive, but it can be very messy after that.

Not really can feel it, but i'm sure that the throttle body sound is louder.

---

Added on May 14, 2012, 10:26 am1.6SX, the response/reaction between 10-30km/h is much better after installed the KN drop in filter that i bought from speedworksonline(RM240). Btw is you really want, i can sell mine to you, usage max 100km only...

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...&#entry51239337

This post has been edited by little_orc: May 14 2012, 10:26 AM

my forte very suka drink Caltex

Yupp..i believe so. I still remember last time, several month after Forte launching, got several SX owners having problem with their AC compressor. In fact, their AC compressor has been replaced due to malfunctioning. So the same issue might have occurred again i guess.

Also, the cooling capacity of the AC might not be at the optimal point if the refrigerant pressure & lubricant inside the system is not sufficient. So might try ask the SC to check the refrigerant pressure first before we can conclude that the compressor itself is malfunctioning. Else, in the extremely rare cases since that the Forte also got heater function, might be the heater valve is leaking or malfunctioning that might introduce hot water (car coolant) to also circulate in the AC system thus increasing the air temperature (lessen the cooling capacity). An AC expert at the SC should know on how to troubleshoot this.

I was made to understand that Forte AC compressor is a dual-clutch type which will lessen the engine burden & the electrical power needed when it kicks-in. That's why we can hardly notice when the AC compressor kicks-in coz no light is dimming, sounds is kept to minimal & even no changes in RPM (so the car wont jerk when the AC compressor starts when we drive). Though this is some good features for us, but replacing it out of the warranty might be costly. As a moral of this paragraph, please dont burden your AC compressor to the max especially for a long period by setting the temp to less than 20 deg. Set the temp to 24-26 deg might be a good move in order to prolong the AC compressor's life & it saves fuel too

This post has been edited by izputra: May 14 2012, 10:59 AM

anyone replace your shock absorbers? one SC quoted me RM500++ for the front

btw guys, when I switch on my hazard lights during idling... I can feel my car trembling... but the moment I switch it off, the idling will be smooth again...

anyone experienced this before?

no idea with the price of the absorbers. So fast, how long already your car?

No trembling with the hazard light on (tested last week while waiting in car). It shud not be trembling.

Mine is 2010 version , a/c set @25 all the time n fan speed 1 / 2 but once in awhile I do experience warm air but I just turn off n on the air cond then back to normal nice n cold.

sepasang ke seketoi... kalau sepasang ok la... kalau seketoi mahai...
segambut sell RM420 per pair for front... install with ur trusted own mechanic...

mileage is 63,000km+

After drving the car for few days and i found that :-

The smell from outside very fast suck into the car. If you pass through hawker stalls or an old car in front, the smell can get into the car very fast.. can improve?

One more thing, silverstone tyre really noisy and the nvh of forte not so great.. can someone share how to improve NVH without changing the tyre?

This post has been edited by zlyc: May 14 2012, 04:12 PM