Hmmmm I wonder what you would have said if he asked what car you're currently driving

Maybe you're too used to our brakes. I do realise our brakes do bite pretty abruptly, other cars I've driven like the Kamry and Volvo also need to be pressed quite far before it starts to bite properly. Much more progressive. It's been ages since I last drove a Maivee so I can't remember how it felt like. But if you're saying that the LBLP can't brake hard even when you press it to the max then I guess you're right.

It's the characteristic of the car, I guess. If you're still not happy with the brakes by the first service or so then maybe change the pads or something. Perhaps others can advise you on this.

Thanks davidke20. Will do. You guys have been really helpful.

opps..buat malu jer..
hahaha..anyway,thanks alot!!!

He did ask, I simply spout out Kelisa

As for the brakes, I am also comparing to the Vios, not just our gaga.


I think I should add this: I had my rear drumbrakes replaced before, before the replacement the brakes felt a bit spongy and slow to bite, but after the replacement it improved quite noticably. Maybe there were air bubbles in the brake lines before, I'm not sure.

No worries

This post has been edited by dares: May 20 2012, 12:19 AM

Hi guys,

I want to ask,how much service charge + windscreen at doctor cermin for double layer?

If at service center,how much for it include insallation?

1 more thing,if our insurance don't cover windshield,can I apply it before renew my roadtax?

Thanks

never heard of that......brake should bite as tight as possible there is almost impossible to measure it.....

if it can be measure then it will be disaster.

only cheapo brake pads makes those dust out

lol strong bite....

The correct term is maximum operating temperature.

BTW, there are a few types of brake sets which fits the criteria above: one of them being carbon composite brakes or carbon ceramic composite brakes.

may i help u??lol

Hi & Good Morning, Everyone!!

Juz2share...

There's a round black rubber plug at side of each door in line with door handle.
Remove that "plug".
A Philips head screw can be seen in centre of hole.

Chk if that screw is fully tightened.

Fyi mine was : 1 fully tightened BUT the other 3 were VERY LOOSE!!

I hv oledi tightened them.

Dunno, if not tightened, this cld be a source of noises from door or might cause any probs in future...

I change my driving style and end up my FC even worse

Kenape bila masuk gear 1 or 2,mase nak tolak ke kiri untuk masuk gear 1,terasa longgar...ade benda patah ke?
Kerata sy saga blm

Ada spring 2 batang dalam shiftstick. 1 tarek kiri, 1 lagi tarek kanan. Kalu macam hang punya, sama ngan gua punya, yg kira dah patah. Masuk gear 1 & 2 rasa longgar, gear 3 & gear 4 selalu miss. Pi Plotong tuka, khabarnya beberapa ringgit je, tak sampei 10 pon.

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Added on May 20, 2012, 9:36 amTry to refill your tank before 200km up on the trip meter. Do that every time so you get faster fuelly reading. Another advantage is, given less room for the fuel inside the tank to wash around, it reduces the rate of evaporation(NOT SCIENTIFICALLY TESTED, but it helps me to get 0.5km/litre so far). Drive slow does not mean save petrol, but pickup slow does help. CVT doesn't do free rolling, far far see traffic light then let the car roll doesn't work because the engine brake would have stop your car before you reach the traffic light. Just brake like usual, drive like usual. Pickup slow and drive smoothly, you'll get to see wonders

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Added on May 20, 2012, 9:58 amBest to keep your original windscreen if it's repairable.

“After a windshield has been replaced, there is no reliable test to determine if the replacement
was done properly and safely” Leo Cyr, Vice President - National Glass Association, Auto Glass Division USA

Prices as below:
Normal laminated <RM200
Tempered laminated <300
Moulding seal RM80
Glue RM25 x 2
Labor charge, please negotiate by yourself. Normally around RM50 if all stocks you bought from them.

This post has been edited by davidke20: May 20 2012, 09:58 AM

I always refill when got 3 bar empty.. Thinking to change from Petronas to Shell after this.. I've high expectation coz recently during 1k service I've use full synthetic.. Thank u for your advice

Slalu mau isi minyk penuh.. Tp bila start engine, reading less 1 bar.. I wonder why..

Try Esso or Caltex.

And when you say changed driving style, means how you drive now?

At my place don't have Esso/Caltex.. Hehe I drive slowly.. Only few times change to N.. Always drive around 2k rpm.. Slow acceleration..

Before this I'm driving fast and too many times change to N.. Don't even care about rpm.. Fast acceleration..

guess what... my fc getting worst... now 240km per tank max !

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Added on May 20, 2012, 10:23 amwhat phone you using ? if iphone there is an app call Caltex Stations that can locate nearby caltex petrol station... hope this helps...

This post has been edited by kenjilew: May 20 2012, 10:23 AM

Bt the way, remove your 1st fuelly for the empty tank whilst you receive your car with empty tank, you'll get a 99.999% accurate reading instead. it doesn't make sense for 12km for 29litres of petrol. Your car is fairly good FC if you remove that 1st column.

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Added on May 20, 2012, 11:52 amNow no more go Yau Yip la, in in out out puchong kl thats why left 240km/tank la izit?

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Added on May 20, 2012, 12:01 pmBy the way r3apers TS, FotoFuÇket is down. Please consider reupload to other image host. I don't take commission, but I normally use Image Shack



This post has been edited by davidke20: May 20 2012, 12:03 PM

Hi there, the actual way of getting rid of the swirls is by proper polishing job. FYI, waxing's main purpose is to create a sacrificial layer for the paintwork, so that it'll temporarily protects from environmental damages. As time goes by, the sacrificial layer will get thinner and eventually wears off. I'm pretty sure that most ppl out there will mention that waxing can cure this prob that prob and bla bla....but you'll have to know that these sort of waxes contain fillers & some cleaning abrasives. Thus, you'll often see ppl mentioning that swirl marks re-appears after a couple of car washes (provided they used the proper technique & tools of washing a car) which is mainly due to the worn out fillers. Thus, a regular waxing session is a good way to take care of your paintwork.

Back to the proper polishing job, the polisher should have the knowledge of understanding the characteristics of paint job as well as the combo of products to be used for tackling the swirls. Which of course, they are many ppl out there in the market are using the polish fillers (it is part of the polishing chemical; but contains a filling agent which aids to produce flawless finish at initial stage). There are also some reputable detailers / polishers whom has the proper way of dealing the swirls too. Goodluck in finding a reputable detailer !!

Should you have any doubts / inquiries, feel free to drop me a PM.

This post has been edited by jackal400: May 20 2012, 01:17 PM

Need to see how you actually drive before I can comment. Now I keep at 2k even during acceleration, very noticable improvement in FC, my city drive at regular 80-90kmh stretches with the occasional congestion is almost as good, if not better than my highway FC at 120kmh.

Other factors like the traffic condition and road condition also have to be taken into account, one driving style is not always suitable for all conditions.

OR, wait for your FC to improve as your engine "matures".

Actually, I see in your fuelly you get the occasional 11km/l is quite good compare to mine before the first service.

This post has been edited by dares: May 20 2012, 01:19 PM