Oh. Huhu. Thinking to go for black top too. Using vinyl sticker.

Thanks!!

It's the most solid security I can think of. The bad news is, if the fella fails to get the car, he might just vandalize it.

You're driving style already very efficient lar, that's why city driving cannot feel the difference.

Well, look forward to seeing your fuelly update man.

absorb heat nvm... as long as the ride looks nice

guys, the R3 rims 15" is rm1650 right? iinm, saw someone quote rm2999.

This post has been edited by creative zn: Jun 14 2012, 04:53 PM

really?? which one is true then?

not sure which one. but i check from here.

Just came back from a leisurely drive up and down Genting, the first time with my Gaga.

All I can say is, if the benefits of CVT are not apparent on flat level roads, it will become delightfully clear going up steep hills like ones you find in Genting. Note that I've never driven a 1.3 FLX before, so I can't compare, but driving my 1.6er up was truly a joy. Going up moderate gradients, I couldn't feel any difference and there were little to no deceleration. In fact, I was accelerating past most cars.

At steeper slopes such as those after Gohtong Jaya that I needed to slow down due to tight left hand turns just before the slope, I understand why V12k keep mentioning the using the L gear is like driving a supercharged car. I overtook 2 cars on my way up one particular slope!! My GF commented "wah you L gear so powderful!" Those same slopes would strike fear in my heart when I drove my sister's Vios.

An old gen Myvi (presumably 1.3l) tried to tiong me while I was attacking that slope, dunno WTF he was thinking. Once in L gear, in a blink of an eye he become a dust speck in my rear view mirror. Then there is the aunty driving a Civic crossing lanes in turns like she owns the farking road.

Going downhill was pleasant as well as there is no jerking. The engine braking was smooth, but because I was with my GF, I didn't drive too fast.

By comparison, the Vios would jerk up and down uphill AND downhill, and sorely underpowered. In fact, I saw a few dugongs climbing with their windows opened, while I kept my aircon on both on the way up and on the way down.

In a nutshell, it was a satisfying drive, and I am pleasantly surprised how well my humble Gaga performed today.

This post has been edited by dares: Jun 14 2012, 05:11 PM

That was me. Sorry, I didn't know they have 15"

Wah so free today. I wonder if my Cameron trip yesterday inspired you to try Genting

I was wondering yesterday whether the CVT would be any good for uphill climbs. Now I think I know

I read too fast and misread it as "Lan gear".

Nice review bro. No regret i choose this as my 1st car.
No worries. Lucky can afford the rims. Look badass on lhwj photo.

dares, ur story makes us all cry manly tears....

Hehe it kinda did. I was planning a quick trip up Genting, it so happens I had a few hours free today, so go lor.

Before me, V12k already did his Genting attack the next day he got his car

now I remember you mention your brain full with dirty things dy

Too bad Potong don't do trade in

Tears of joy

This post has been edited by dares: Jun 14 2012, 05:29 PM

Makes me just wanna do engine+transmission transplant oni ...

9 months
18,671km

Nope, I never said that. I only said "sounds like a supercharged car" because the whine is incredibly loud.

Neeamar how come your brake pad no smoking geh? Last time I did half way downhill battle, reach GohTong Jaya ady smells like barbeque liao

because ada EBD, so the system will automatically adjust the correct braking pressure to be applied on each brakes, Therefore, no too much and no too little resulting in smoke-less brake pad. The smell is still there, but not till emitting smoke.

oh and also the engine braking

This post has been edited by V12Kompressor: Jun 14 2012, 06:39 PM

Manual also got engine braking what In fact, depending on which gear it's probably even stronger than CVT.

:thumb: thank you for the info, and jelly at the same time

but not all manual owners willing to tarik till 7,000 to do their engine braking.

whereas the CVT just stays at 2,500rpm and can feel the ratio is being tightened at a fast rate, then can see the speedo drop cm by cm at a fast rate especially in L mode.

This post has been edited by V12Kompressor: Jun 14 2012, 07:01 PM