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 PROTON SAGA BLM, FL, FLX CLUB V23 - Dead or Alive!

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post May 18 2012, 08:07 AM

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Congratz, Bro r3apers!! notworthy.gif
On V23!! thumbup.gif
Keep up great work...
Let the Saga flag fly high!!
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post May 18 2012, 11:43 AM

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QUOTE(V12Kompressor @ May 18 2012, 10:51 AM)
The BLM one is memang expensive, dunno why.

Even the sparepart shop uncles said, it is expensive item, thats why the high theft rate.

so those who got their new cars, go super glue the antenna. lolz
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When & where there is demand.... tongue.gif
The so-called "Vicious Cycle"...rber? sweat.gif

ps. If the thief kenot remove antenna easily, what do yu think he wld do...?? doh.gif
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post May 18 2012, 04:15 PM

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QUOTE(dares @ May 18 2012, 02:48 PM)
cannot see anymore. Photobucket took it down?
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Still kenot see pics on 1st page... sad.gif
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post May 18 2012, 06:06 PM

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Wat is displayed now in place of pics is msg:
"This image or video has been moved or deleted." ...followed by Photobucket icon/logo.
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Added on May 18, 2012, 6:10 pm
QUOTE(V12Kompressor @ May 18 2012, 06:06 PM)
ps: A damaged antenna doesn't benefit the thief either

Try superglue a bottlecap on its bottle. Can you take out the bottlecap without "harming" the bottlecap exterior and also the "screw" part? rolleyes.gif
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Yup, true ... But strong possibility (& fear) that guy wld let out his frus on the antenna or worse on the car itself!!
Unless he's a "gentleman" thief...? whistling.gif

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post May 18 2012, 06:52 PM

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QUOTE(dares @ May 18 2012, 06:21 PM)
While that's true, the thief doesn't know you superglued your antenna.

What might happen is that he'll apply kuasa lembu and try to twist your antenna out. In the end it is not the thief that ends up with a damage antenna, is that THE VICTIM end up with a damaged antenna.
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Either way it's "bye bye" antenna...
Only difference is whether antenna base is also damaged or not...more $$$? sad.gif
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post May 20 2012, 08:27 AM

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Hi & Good Morning, Everyone!! notworthy.gif

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. smile.gif

Dunno, if not tightened, this cld be a source of noises from door or might cause any probs in future... tongue.gif
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post May 20 2012, 03:36 PM

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QUOTE(coolkwc @ May 20 2012, 02:19 PM)
got pic or not? really dun know where it located...is it the rubber seal for the handle?
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Ok, Bro...
Juz took pics juz 4yu... brows.gif
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For Bros who hv lost their antennae...
This maybe "cheapo" (but looks nice & feels solid) antenna is sold in Pacific/The Store....
Only RM13.90...comes with 2 different sized connecting screws AND 3 interchangeable colour heads!!! rclxm9.gif
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Compared with RM98 for Ori (some1 bought/posted here recently)...feel this is a very good buy... tongue.gif

Sorry tho...kenot test on my FL cos my Ori is still there!!
Hope it stays there...juz a standby precaution nia...
Me famous for having "spares" wan... rolleyes.gif

ps. There is a shorter but more stubby antenna for the same price. NO interchangeable heads but still with different attachment screws.

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post May 20 2012, 04:02 PM

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QUOTE(kongjong @ May 20 2012, 03:57 PM)
drumbrake problem seems no cure to it. some ppl comment as long as under warranty, saga users are allowed to exchange for new one foc. but the point is this not a long term solution. how abt after 3 years warranty? it the problem come once a month (conservative measure), exchange a new drumbrake + labor could cost more than RM50/100. will proton solves this problem thoroughly? i yet to own saga flx but plan to get one. if those problem remains, i had to postpone the plan. any idea abt those issues like drumbrake & dashboard sound? pls comment.

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Only RM50/100 for NEW drumbrake & labour charges?

Bro...that's VERY CHEAP man!!! rclxm9.gif
Pleez dun complain, ok? icon_rolleyes.gif

ps. My ole gen Saga Ori one costs RM400 each!! NOT including labour!!! sweat.gif

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post May 20 2012, 04:35 PM

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QUOTE(ka_one2000 @ May 20 2012, 04:19 PM)
Bump... Thanks
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Hi Bro...
Appears no one answered yr query...
So sorry...sad.gif

I cld open & remove the ole gen Saga one.
However had no need 2do so 4present FL...which is indirectly a good sign...so far... thumbup.gif

Pls try look arnd for a couple more screws (mayb?) @the bottom edge of meter panel.
Me will examine more closely same area when free.
Who knows me may need 2open up 1 not so fine day, rite? tongue.gif

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post May 20 2012, 05:03 PM

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QUOTE(coolkwc @ May 20 2012, 04:39 PM)
I opened mine, all 4 not tighten also...this make me wonder is that some special reason they doing so? Anyway i tighten all 4, tested door handle open close, lock/unlock without problem, so let see. wink.gif

Anyway, just share, the 3 nuts at your upper pic (screw the lock mechanism), some of it also quite loose, i tighten it also before. doh.gif  shakehead.gif
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Yup, me also tested after tightening only one first.
IINM Dun think that screw does anything else except to hold door handle in place. smile.gif

Re 3 screws @ lock area, mine were oledi tight.
So feel shld also not be loose. IINM they're for holding that end of lock mechanism in place there. tongue.gif

All these are assembly oversight items. QC guy juz looked 2C the screws were there nia!!! Nvr chk-ed tightened properly or not!! doh.gif

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post May 20 2012, 07:02 PM

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QUOTE(dares @ May 20 2012, 06:04 PM)
Kena chased away from the Viva thread.

Either they dont welcome Saga ppl, or my personal reputation precedes me dry.gif
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Juz cos of yr reputation? Why?
Scared of yu? Shldn't be! rolleyes.gif

After all, NO forum in LYN is truly that Exclusive!
Or are some ppl trying 2make theirs such?
A precedent?
Bad.... sad.gif
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post May 20 2012, 08:29 PM

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UPDATE :
Of 3rd party car antenna bought for only RM13.90 :

To show comparison between Ori (as on Saga FL) and 3rd party one...
For any Bro interested...
Juz in case.....
BUT sincerely hope not tho.... rolleyes.gif
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That's it! icon_rolleyes.gif

ps. For pic of antenna still in packing, pls view Post #182. TQ.

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post May 21 2012, 10:13 AM

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Hi & Good morning, Everyone!! notworthy.gif

From most of posts involving probs in Proton cars, believe mostly due2 Vendors trying 2make highest profits from supply of parts.
This, indirectly, is due2 low prices offered by Proton. Yup, it's that "vicious" cycle in material world in Life.
No escape wan. sad.gif

If lucky, there wld b those few vendors who are happy enuf with minimal profit margin but more emphasis on integrity in their ventures. If so, then that batch of cars wld get better made parts. tongue.gif

In ole Saga days, it was widely known that there were 2 groups of vendors...a better supplier for higher end variants! rolleyes.gif
As such, buyers of lower end variants eg std specs cars, wld b fitted with lower quality items supplied @lower costs...thus more probs. sad.gif

However, it now appears it's a totally new scenario cos even top end variants eg FLX SE also suffer similar fate!!
Phew... doh.gif sweat.gif


Added on May 21, 2012, 10:21 amps. Me sympathise with all Bros hving drum brake probs.
Drum brakes are "ancient" tech. Frankly there shld b NO probs watsoever being very ole tested tech.
So only obvious reason is low quality item supplied by vendor!! For FLXs! Cos no such probs faced by BLMs/FLs.... sad.gif


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post May 21 2012, 10:32 AM

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QUOTE(kongjong @ May 21 2012, 10:22 AM)
yes, zeone.
happen to FLX SE as well no excluding from standard 1.3 to 1.6 SE.
perhaps, those parts vendor being selected based on car range with consideration of cost mostly. cry.gif
anyway, i'm impressed by saga cvt series which makes me want to own one.  drool.gif  even perodua doesnt have it.
hahaha...  think i need to be patient a bit till the issues gone... will its? hmm.gif
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Yup, the Saga is truly Value for $$$$ car of good reasonably up2date tech specs. thumbup.gif

If only vendors given tender 2supply parts are of more integrity & responsibility when earning a living, then Proton cars wld b a very good choice!

Unfortunately, that has NOT been the case... sad.gif

Wld the present probs go away? hmm.gif

Mayb with vendors who hv a conscience & integrity when making profits....??

Your guess as good as anyone's... rolleyes.gif

Hv a good week, Bro! smile.gif


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post May 21 2012, 12:20 PM

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QUOTE(V12Kompressor @ May 21 2012, 11:16 AM)
....BLM also facing drum brake jam issues so there's no escape from it.
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Oh?
So, a worse vendor for FLXs? sweat.gif sad.gif

ps. Sincerely hope there's hope (with better luck, too?) for some, if not most, of us.... tongue.gif
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post May 21 2012, 02:07 PM

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QUOTE(coolkwc @ May 21 2012, 01:46 PM)
Believe me, in Proton car, everything that can be dismantled. rotatable, open-able things will have possibility to vibrate and making noise, just depends on your luck.

This area including plastic door trim, dashboard, steering, center console, power windows, seats.....etc
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IINM & frankly, the above point is TRUE for ALL vehicles...
Pls chk out similar (even worse?) complaints in other car makes forums... tongue.gif

However, hv 2admit the possibility of such happening in Proton cars might be slightly higher... rolleyes.gif
Why?
Lower cost of production...and consequently, poorer tolerance ratios in manufactured parts.
An unavoidable effect in such a scenario. smile.gif

So, Proton buyers need 2hv Lady Luck more on their side... brows.gif


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post May 21 2012, 03:19 PM

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QUOTE(V12Kompressor @ May 21 2012, 01:25 PM)
samalah, one FL also have this issue, I also had this issue sometimes. Only thing is cant claim from SC coz it only happens once in a blue moon.
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Bro...yu sure it happened to one FL? Now me worried liao... sad.gif


Added on May 21, 2012, 3:23 pm
QUOTE(dares @ May 21 2012, 02:33 PM)
...I did have some dashboard rattle (I didn't mention this in my blog, because if you car no rattle sound, it is not a Saga) which came from the left hand aircon vent. It was fixed when I replaced my CVT GB mounting.
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Me, too!
But slightly diff location. Left side betwin A pillar & dashbd. Soft vibrating kind. On & off.
So me ignore. tongue.gif


Added on May 21, 2012, 3:25 pm
QUOTE(r3apers @ May 21 2012, 02:51 PM)
TS wan to thanks to dares, V12K, david, zeone, coolkwc & SiuYi to keep the Thread moving.

Thank You Very Much~!

P/S : Ts dunno anything, so don't mad at TS~!
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Bro, yu're alwaz welcomed!
No worries!
After all, we all love the same ride... thumbup.gif

ps. TQ 4this thread!! A nice place 2b... rclxms.gif

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post May 21 2012, 05:51 PM

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QUOTE(mr_boonez @ May 21 2012, 05:24 PM)
ah yes. FilterMag. sorry mistaken with the magnatrap thingy.
anyways..does it really give longer lasting engine??
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FilterMag = Magnetrap = Same difference!!

If want to try/use, remove those strong magnets fr old HDDs & use them! FOC sumore!!
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post May 22 2012, 08:24 AM

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QUOTE(ogkhojack @ May 22 2012, 07:22 AM)
i realize it light up a second when i brake hard. not sure which one
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Hi...
Simple. For such info, pls chk yr User Manual. tongue.gif


Added on May 22, 2012, 8:42 amps. Good Morning, Everyone!! notworthy.gif
Hot & Sunny up North... biggrin.gif

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post May 22 2012, 08:13 PM

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QUOTE(SGSuser @ May 22 2012, 07:54 PM)
anyone of you guys' cars still have issue with the rear brake "tak tak tak" sound? unsure.gif
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Well, Bro...believe it...yu're bringing in some "fresh" air (more so nia..tongue.gif) into this thread at this point in time! rclxms.gif

Guess when nothing more serious/important 2discuss, it's back to good ole FC topic!
Nvr fail 2hv a large audience wan! True?
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Added on May 22, 2012, 8:14 pm
QUOTE(zukjka @ May 22 2012, 08:09 PM)
tak tak tak / gruk gruk sound
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Thks 2yu2, Bro!! wink.gif
Yu're playing a good role here2... rclxms.gif

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