Exactly.

IF u can drive consistently, then u'll save. U'll save alot. Ur FC will be comparable to manual, or even better. But every traffic light stops, every single jam u get into, every single time u press a bit more just to give it a bit more go to overtake that car in front of u, ur FC will shoot up like mad. Like siao. Like, really crazy. U can park ur car and leave ur engine running for 30 mins. I swear u'll see the fuel needle drop.

The temptation is too great! LOL!

Yesterday almost saw a head on collision while going back home. Scary shit, I tot gone case de but the car managed to swerve back to the lane just in time!

pros n cons... highest fc u reach so far is how muc?

Same thing like what i had d other day with the turtle la. Honk the fark out of him.

Sensible city driving, 10.5-11.7L/100KMs depending on jam, etc.
F&F, up to 16.5L/100KMs.

This post has been edited by xandras: Apr 19 2012, 12:31 AM

16.5

stage 1 n stage 2 sama?
or not sure for stage1? i rmbr u mentioned stage2 is related to throttle response rite? wad bout stage1?

Ya. And the figures are tested with Esso.

So, think twice if u really wanna try it. The gains are positive, but the cons.. It's up to u to judge. I personally dont mind cos Lim Koteh is subsidizing my petrol.

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Added on April 19, 2012, 12:34 amSama saja la.. Throttle response has very little to do with ur FC..

This post has been edited by xandras: Apr 19 2012, 12:34 AM

haha~~talking about my non-elegance PE spot for DRL XD

means stage1 boost lesser than stage2? hence cheaper?

yea... exactly!

Lady driver? LOL!!!!

Today knn another turtle kuai lan, came so fast at the back with its HID lights pointing high up, flash me somemore!
Niabeh that road limit max 80 only with so many slow traffic, I think this fella is trying to show off cuz I was at the middle lane enjoying my ride back home, he can cut anytime but he didnt. I saw him signal to the right, SO DO I! Smoke him within seconds, I think his turtle no pick up from 80.

what car is that?

Haiyo macha.. SAMA SAJA LA... The boost is the same, only throttle response difference. The throttle response, for that extra RM 300, is not worth it. Either way u settle for Stage 1 or 2 also ur FC gonna be the same because throttle response has very little to do with your FC.

Comprende?

Max is stage 2? Or still got

Stage 2 only.

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Added on April 19, 2012, 7:16 amThe day started early for me, 7:15AM @ COSE. Preves seen lined up with registered plates, ready for customer to collect. Hot NL with huge funbags sitting next to me.

This is going to be a fun, long, hard day.

This post has been edited by xandras: Apr 19 2012, 07:20 AM

owh...got it...
means stage 2 is just that it comes wif improved throttle response on top of stage 1...
if stage 2 cost around rm650...then can use that amount to go for ETC already...
sedang berfikir...

I thought Xan explained that u can either install stage 1 OR stage 2 only and not both?

he humping too much on the extractor tats y consider wear n tear

Yes. Only 1 of the stages can be installed at a time. Installing both stage 1 & 2 at the same time is redundant.

Preve failed to meet my expectations. Not that I'm expecting much, but I like PE more than Preve, interior-wise. The Preve feels like a new gen Turtle Extreme with its raised dashboard & shit. There are, however, some nice touch to it like red light at the compartment below air cond controls. I hate to say this, but Proton made good use of the Preve's interior space by providing ample amount of storage compartments everywhere, unlike the Persona which had a rather tiny glovebox and armrest compartment.

The boot lid is light and it feels tinny, sort of like an old Iswara's boot. The lightness is fine or may even be useful for the ladies, but the cheapness of the material used can be felt when you slam the boot shut. Not so good for a 'global car' (my ass) image. Gone are the days of solid, heavy boot lids on Wajas & Personas that closes with a 'thud'.

The bootspace is fine, but look rather awkward to me. If you guys realise, in all the latest Proton cars, the boot is designed to be high rather than wide and long. Starting with the Waja, the boot is increasing in height/depth, up to the Persona & now the Preve. If this trend goes on, I'm sure we'll see a day where Proton make only vans.

Back to the interior. Material used on the dash seems refined, which is good. Love the feel of the top dashboard, but not so much on the dashboard, centre console & door trims. Honestly speaking, the door trim on the Waja feels better. There really is nothing much special about the car, apart from the Engine Start button and the digital display in the middle of the meter cluster, which I find rather cool.

Now, the engine. Cold start gives an uneven idling, RPM hops around 750-950 RPM. Honestly speaking, the insulation isn't as good as reviewed on Paultan.org. Disappointing, because with the doors shut tight, there's a clear engine whine that penetrates into the cabin. I don't remember my PE's engine to be that noisy new, or even now. I only get to start the engine for the showroom car, didn't get to test drive it as the media guys took the test drive unit out. But honestly, after the walkaround & through the car, I'm not interested to test it either. Not a big fan of the CVT, so I won't bother reviewing it as well.

All in all, Proton has improved in a few areas that they should (standardised ABS, all-round disc brakes, airbags), but cut cost in places that they really shouldn't (firewall insulation, bootlid, and TYRES. Gajah Tunggal Champiro) for the Preve. If I have to, I'd rate it 6 out of 10. It's still far from being good, and the abundance of teh tarik hooks in the car doesn't change that very fact.

I wonder if the media is paid to say good things about the Preve..

This post has been edited by xandras: Apr 19 2012, 09:48 AM

i sat inside the car, the showroom car, and i realise i cant really see behind nicey, i mean, the boot is faucking high, like PE also, very hard to parking, and very hard to estimate distance between car behind, or ,maybe perhaps im short, so i face this problem

There you have your answer.

Which is why I said Proton is better off designing vans instead if they wanna make the boot so high up.