Guys, where you all get good toyota prius c accessories around klang valley?

Stuffs like slimline door visor, headlamp covers, modelista bodykit, boot liner(trunk tray), bumper protector, illuminated side step, alloy pedals, interior foot light and etc.

Please share those info with us (rough prices of the items will be much appreciated)......many thanks to all who share.

I think I know how you feel like now. Actually a couple of weeks back, I was trying very hard to make up my mind between Honda and Toyota hybrid. I dun really like Jazz but I was eyeing on the new 2012 Civic Hybrid, an extra of +20K different from Prius C and less 20k from Prius. It price was between the two Prius.

Then I start googling around and do some research between Honda and Toyota hybrid system. Man!!! Honda hybrid technology had nothing to compare with Toyota hybrid and it took 13 years for them to reach their milestone to sold 1 million units world wide. But Toyota itself in 1 year sold 1 million hybrid units world wide. Now you tell me who is better. To me is like semi-auto wash machine(honda) and a fully auto wash machine (toyota). So which one you wanted, a semi auto or a fully auto machine (I just giving as example).

But still it depend on the buyer, if he want style and look good than honda (he don't need to buy a hybrid car, if you do a bit more research on their hybrid system). There was a statement from one of the media cons and pros on honda hybrid..."you can still drive it when the hybrid battery is die". So I wonder, if I agree to that statement then as well get a none hybrid car(since their FC is not as good as toyota hybrid). As I did my searching, I found people in State mention their 1st generation Prius battery are still working. So why do we worry so much about the battery giving way. There is a few guys in US repairing those battery as well. Normally after 8~10 years or longer (depend how you use the car), one or two of the cell will give way. So they just replace the fault one which cost them very cheap(you can find it in youtube for more details).

Anyway I'm just sharing my thoughts and finding. Hopefully its help you to decide which one you really wanted(I had make mine decision...its Prius C which I booked a day ago, if Prius driver seat has more roomy, I would had taken it).

Don't take my word for it...do some research yourself and you will know what I am talking about. Cheers!!!

Well, my friend I think you have say the magic word "the feel". The most important is you must feel good when you sit on the driver seat. I call it comfortable, coz we are the one will be driving it around for the next few years.

About the Jazz responsive....I think you really have to check out their hybrid technology. After than only you will understand why Honda hybrid car are most responsive (just like Civic hybrid as well).

For me, I pick prius is purely becoz of it hybrid technology for FC. Currently I am driving an exora, so I dun feel the different with the pick up on both (when I do the test drive on prius).

Is all up to you, you are the captain of the vessel.

This post has been edited by wankf: Nov 1 2012, 11:34 PM

to show off....let ppl know I am a green man (Hulk). So more gals want to go out lunch wif me for a ride on my green car.....hahaha Just joking guys!!....I am too old to do all those thing...

Yes, I agree wif you, bro!!!! Latest technology. Full tank can go to Melaka to and fro without any problem or from Penang to JB all the way(theoretically).

This post has been edited by wankf: Nov 2 2012, 12:02 AM

Hi guys, I think you all should know that the latest new civic hybrid solves that air-con problem by adding an electric-motor-driven portion to the A/C compressor. So, at a stop, the electric compressor keeps the cabin cool. Don't want the honda ppl think that we are dump, when still talking about thing that honda had solve already(but not all models currently, only new civic hybrid launched this year).

Thanks for that link. I like the part which he mention

"eCVT is an excellent transmission system because mechanically it is so simple. One single planetary gearset, no gear-shifting wear-and-tear, no clutch, no hot-running torque converter, no regular-CVT friction belts.

Unlike a regular-car multispeed gear-shifting transmission that has over 100 moving parts, the PSD transmission in the Prius has all of 22 moving parts. Less moving parts = less potential failure points = lower maintenance."

The more I research and google around on hybrid tech, the more I respect Toyota hybrid technology.

After watching this link:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLNDGUISTYM...=3&feature=plcp

As an engineer myself, I totally salute to Toyota hybrid technology, it real awesome...I pay my & to Toyota hybrid system......

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Added on November 2, 2012, 10:52 amCongrats to you. Thank you for the verification on the bluetooth. Here I would like to apologize for my mistake to aragongon on the bluetooth. Sorry bro!!!!

Just call my SA on the extra discount and he will come back to me later for the actual amount of discount.

This post has been edited by wankf: Nov 3 2012, 04:42 PM

Is there anywhere at Klang Valley can install the Toyota Prius c TRD Sportivo bodykit cheaper??

Toyota want RM7k more for it.....

I found this at facebook, selling the same thing Toyota is offering....

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1...66020648&type=1

must call to check out the price TRD set. The shop is at Shah Alam. Who know it might be selling cheaper.

This post has been edited by wankf: Nov 3 2012, 04:40 PM

Maybe now is cheaper.... so many PC owner, demand is there.....

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Added on November 2, 2012, 11:37 pmGuys want to check with you. Is there a radiator in front of the PC engine? I can't find the radiator temperature gauge or display show on the brochure. Is there any?


This post has been edited by wankf: Nov 3 2012, 09:39 AM

Guys,just found this manufacturer who make smart key programmer unit to duplicate smart car keys. Damn!! the question is are our smart key system safe or not?

China manufacturer really can do anything to make money.....I think there is more manufacturer like this.....

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/51058940...ammer_easy.html

Bro, alat ini digunakan untuk mencuri kenderaan Toyota....

This post has been edited by wankf: Nov 3 2012, 04:41 PM

Man!!! all of those are selling at alibaba website for only USD 1~2 per unit. Only take 20 secs to complete, so fast to do it when you sent your car for washing and servicing. Later get someone to tail you back where you stay and find a best time to take your car without breaking anything. People are getting smarter nowadays.

So we have to be smarter then them. Well, since I am in the electronic field. Now have to burn some mid night oil to make some thing out before I get my PC. Have to design some new electronic gadget which is not selling out there in the market. Hope this wouldn't void the Toyota warranty...

Good idea, bro. If not I can make a electronic digital code lock at the dashboard, whenever start car need to enter 4 digit code to release alarm. With out those code, got smart key also no point, car wouldn't start...

As for tracking car, just register a mobile sim card and use some phone apps to track it. Unless they drive it into a metal container then nobody able to track the car and start removing all the parts.

Guys..out of curiosity...can some of you try this:-

1) enter car and press start
2) once car started, take your remote key and move away from car.

what will happen?
does the PC stop and alarm goes off?

Please everyone just try the above and update me....Thanks!!!!

Another good info on smart key cracking which I want to share here:-

http://vintrack.com/Relay%20Attack%20Train...letin%20SIU.pdf

Very interesting....so now we have to be careful when ppl follow us around at shopping mall or at car park..

Here is an article from a Swiss Researchers on how to hack smart key system:-

http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/green-...researchers-say

Cool stuffs....

But anyway those guys will go for Prius or more expensive car first before coming to our PC. So no need to worry too much!!!!

THEFT RATES FOR PASSENGER MOTOR VEHICLES STOLEN IN CALENDAR YEAR 2010 for Prius is 78 units only in Malaysia. Comparing with CAMRY in same year is 691 units, its just like chicken feet.

This post has been edited by wankf: Nov 3 2012, 04:39 PM

Well, if those guys really want your car. I think there wouldn't be anyway to avoid. Like one of my friend, his dream car is Mercedes and finally he got one. But less then 3 months, its was gone. Best part is that he was rob by two guys drove a Mercedes Benz and well dress with tie. Come up to him and ask him for the key, Told him they know where his son study(mention the school name and class room his son in) and wife name & where she is working. Not to mention where he live as well. So they know everything about you before they rob you. And teach him how to make the police report as well for insurance claim.

Those guys are really pro.... so don't worry so much, if they want it nothing can stop them.

This post has been edited by wankf: Nov 3 2012, 03:44 PM

Thank you, bro!!!!

That means the Swiss Researchers on the hacking smart key system works!!!!!

This post has been edited by wankf: Nov 3 2012, 04:38 PM

Another supplier for PC TRD sportivo bodykit at Balakong, Guys can check it out and update us here!!!

http://www.acm-motorsport.com.my/ViewCatal...RowId=6&Sortid=

This post has been edited by wankf: Nov 3 2012, 04:34 PM

Here is another pretty cool gadget for our PC,

http://www.lelong.com.my/scangauge-ii-obd-...7-01-Sale-I.htm

I might get it for my PC once I got it. Can help to monitor our PC most vital systems and provide the kind of real-time information it have been missing. Features include more than 15 built-in digital gauges, 5 sets of trip data and an easy-to-use Scan Tool that shows both set and pending trouble codes. It come along with a detachable six foot cable cord.

It can check for Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and if found, can display how many there are and the Trouble Codes themselves. Using the internet or repair manuals, these can be translated to the failed component and repairs can be made. It provides real-time gauges to show you what is going on “under the hood” so you can catch issues early before they become more expensive problems.

Well, I think it a good gadget to have that only cost RM550 which I love to have one. So those SC can't cheat or bullshit me any more. What is your thought, guys??

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Added on November 5, 2012, 9:16 amFunny thing is UMW always did this. They include those tires that is hard to find at our market. Happen to my Unser many years back, they are doing the same old thing again.

US Toyota are using 175/65R15 Original Equipment Bridgestone Turanza EL400-02 and for Prius c Four factory option size tire is a 195/50R16. Wonder we can change it to those size or not?? and any different feeling on those size?

This post has been edited by wankf: Nov 5 2012, 09:21 AM

Check with my SA today and confirm those PRIUS c TRD Sportivo bodykit offer from UMW is not from Japan. It is make locally. Why do we need to pay extra RM7k more for a bodykit make locally in Malaysia? Just bodykit only, rest are the same spec....that what the SA told me.

Do UMW think we Malaysian are stupid?

Just got a call back from my SA on the discount. Now I got 2k(last month discount) + 3k(this month 30th Anniversary discount) + vcool tinted.


Now I can use the extra cash for new gadgets on my PC....

Want to share with me what gadgets you had installed for your PC so far??