I don't get it, why Proton can produce a normal spec 1.6FLX for export, and didn't bother doing it for the local market, not everyone who wants the 1.6 FLX to be a "SE" that just shouts "boy racer", I would gladly have the option to have a standard executive spec 1.6 FLX without all the leather seats and all.

I believe that is because there is no 1.3 export spec.

The FLX SE is in competition with the Myvi SE, because the Persona B-line with the same price is a kosong car. If they came up with a 1.6 exec variant priced in between 1.3 Exec and 1.6 SE, it will decimate the sales of both models, and without all those "boy racer" shet like rims, leather seat and bodykits, it cannot contend with the Myvi SE.

Also, did you just called my car a "boy racer"?

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Added on June 8, 2012, 2:45 amCall for bulk, lai lai lai *updated with rear strut*

3Max 4-point front strut bar
Bulk price RM135 (original RM150) - Minimum order for bulk price = 5 orders
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2. davidke20
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3Max 3-point rear strut bar
Bulk price RM120 (original RM130) - Minimum order for bulk price = 5 orders
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If more than 3 orders for both front and rear struts, total will be RM250


Bulk closing date - 15 June 2012.
refer to spoiler for the front strut bar installed in SiuYi's car (sorry SiuYi pls dun mind )





This post has been edited by dares: Jun 8 2012, 02:45 AM

Rear total loss bar for me

I'm really interested...but anyone can bring to Johor? Not worth la, purposely go KL to pasang that, toll + fuel adi cost me >RM100 lo...

i am not a racer boy too

@coolkwc
which part of johor are u in ? i might able to help you

This post has been edited by Number92: Jun 8 2012, 08:36 AM

where is that SC?

johor spec boy racer

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Added on June 8, 2012, 9:01 amcan.... tunggu next year AGM



This post has been edited by V12Kompressor: Jun 8 2012, 09:01 AM

You no want pasang?

if pasang liao then whole month no need to eat liao

bro, total is 6 screw.... 3 screw each side...=="

2 screw in the suspension side and one to the bonnet screw...

i can bring to u if u wan..lolz..will be going down to JB around hari raya..if not mistaken..lolz

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Added on June 8, 2012, 9:41 amthn loan from dares... every month pay back RM30 or 50 bucks...should be kao tim within 3-4 months...

This post has been edited by r3apers: Jun 8 2012, 09:41 AM

you whole month meal budget oni RM250? makan maggi ka?

@dares

no la , need to save for road tax n insurance for next year , coming soon ...

btw , pasang will have what effect ? can feel ?

This post has been edited by Number92: Jun 8 2012, 09:51 AM

I don't know what's up with the minds of those marketing guys with all the "Special Editions", it's not any special when there's like a billion(i know, I'm exaggerating) of them on the road, no doubt the Persona B-line is A LOT LESS ATTRACTIVE in terms of value when you compare the FLX SE with it, even though a smaller car, it came with ABS(which matters a lot for a daily driver), Air Bags, leather seats, alloy rims, bodykit and stuff.

But, seriously, I'm thinking of getting the 1.6 FLX for the bigger capacity engine(which doesn't have to work as hard compared to the 1.3, without forced induction and with similar engine technologies, no doubt, no replacement for displacement), but since it'll probably be driven most of the time by my Mum, don't you think it'll just be a little too "boy racer" for a retiree? That's what my "boy racer" image is pointing to, not everyone fancies different coloured bodykits.

And I want to stand in that I'm not a Proton basher if you're thinking so, I've owned a couple of Protons, with a 15 year-old Wira being the longest in possession, I just wished there's some sort of option to get a normal 1.6 FLX without the SE instead.

Same goes to the MyVI 1.5, I bet there are people that wished it didn't look so flamboyant instead, but undeniably, the kit on the MyVI SE looked decent by itself.

p/s: Sorry if I offended any FLX SE owners by the "boy racer" label, I, for one, am considering getting one, but I bet I get the "boy racer" image tagged on if I get one as well.

This post has been edited by GRexer: Jun 8 2012, 10:06 AM

if i'm not mistaken, there's saga fl 1.6 exec, the one released before saga flx. 1.6 auto, 14 inch rim
no abs nor ebd mentioned and no leather no bodykit only stripes on the side and different rim design

or can buy 1.6 flx then change both bumper to flx, remove side skirt and replace rim to flx.
i'm sure any flx owner looking forward to exchange..

or for bodykit can re-paint

This post has been edited by huzaifa136: Jun 8 2012, 10:32 AM

Interest 20% a month

It's only June now...

Strut bars reduce chassis flex. Chassis flex is one of the factors that defines the handling characteristics of a car, alongside springs and absorbers, but chassis flex is less predictable. So I guess by reducing chassis flex, you get better response and predictable handline.

If it will be mostly driven by your mom, the 1.3 should suffice.

The 1.3 Campro paired with CVT is not underpowered like the BLM auto as the CVT is more efficient in delivering the engine power to the wheels. For normal city drive or even highway, it does perfectly fine.

Basically, all those bodykit and stuffs is to wrap the package up nicely to attract buyers. As it stands, the 1.6 FLX SE is perhaps the best value for money sedan in the Malaysian market.

Never crossed my mind you were a Potong basher, btw, considering what you have for your avatar.

This post has been edited by dares: Jun 8 2012, 11:57 AM

Never seen this one before

I think the 1.6 FL with the normal 4 speed auto is still on sale, but hard to find stock. It's still listed on Proton Edar's website. But yes I know, the whole point of getting the FLX is having the awesome CVT gearbox.

Anyway maybe it's possible to get the FLX SE and then remove the bodykit to make it look more normal.

PS I haven't seen many FLX SEs around, but if you think they're boyracer-ish, every time I look at the driver it's a female

The strut bar reduces body roll in corners, right? Any side effects? Another thing I can't stand is that when I corner on a bumpy surface (specifically KL Sentral going to Jalan Damansara, joining just before the National Museum), the car tends to sway left and right. That's due to the rear torsion beam suspension?

Illegal to charge interest unless you have a moneylender's license


Agree. I've never described 1.3 manual as underpowered, even with five on board. With the CVT low end torque should be even better. Why not test drive the 1.3 FLX first.

This post has been edited by lhwj: Jun 8 2012, 10:42 AM

There are 3 FLX SE in my condo, including mine. One of the owners is an OL

EDIT: The other one is an uncle

AFAIK, strut bar does not reduce roll by any significant amount. For that you need an antiroll bar or stiffer suspensions.

The swaying part on bumpy road, if it's anything like what I experience then yea it's the torsion beam. When one rear wheel goes up, the other tends to follow, which causes your rear wheels to "hop" and your butt to sway.

This post has been edited by dares: Jun 8 2012, 10:56 AM

guys , please help eric if you guys saw his viva , it's stollen

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=2378743&hl=viva

Not stolen. Towed by MP Sepang

http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=52025127

Ahh thanks for da info

This post has been edited by lhwj: Jun 8 2012, 12:02 PM