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 v9.0 The OFFICIAL 3G/5G Honda City 2011 thread, The new City, where to next?

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post Jun 22 2014, 11:06 PM

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QUOTE(psycho1 @ Jun 22 2014, 05:38 PM)
My Honda City 2013 have a "cluck cluck cluck" sound when i turn on my aircond after i just started the engine in the morning.

Any owner having the same issue? Afaik its hard to be demo to the SC as the car need to be totally cold only will have that sound.  sad.gif
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Maybe you can record the issue and show it to them? I did that last time for my Swift. Huhu.

Seriously nobody used an aftermarket HU here? Anyone? Hello? Haha.
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post Jun 22 2014, 11:51 PM

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QUOTE(psycho1 @ Jun 22 2014, 11:45 PM)
Good idea bro. Thanks.

But im still curious if there is any other city owner facing the same problem.

By the way, regarding the headunit. Which gen honda city are u driving? Ive notice some installed the aftermarket with lcd touchscreen HU on the previous gen. But i still prefer the original one over the aftermarket one. Personal preferences.  tongue.gif  tongue.gif
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2012 model, should be the same as yours.

Our stock HU does not have Bluetooth!!!. And the radio reception is crap. Haha. I listen to a lot of music and watch movie from my tablet.. so I rather use BT than having to plug the AUX cable every time.
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post Jun 23 2014, 08:17 AM

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QUOTE(psycho1 @ Jun 23 2014, 03:00 AM)
Yeah, radio reception wasnt good, thats why i only listen to my thumb drive which i left permanently in the car so it wasnt much hassle. So far still satisfy with the original sound quality.

But hell yeah, i wish it do comes with the Bluetooh. It sucks that, even a much cheaper comes with the bluetooh.
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You'll get tired with the Thumbdrive someday, and sometimes you just want to listen to some good old radio station but the reception is so bad you'll switch back to Thumbdrive. Heck I rather stream the radio online from my phone.

QUOTE(JaysonGoh @ Jun 23 2014, 03:38 AM)
Thanks for the info, basically the article is suggesting select the size with the closest to factory overall wheel/tire diameter regardless of the rim size. But still not really understand after read it  rclxub.gif Between I think my stock size tyre 175/65/15 damn hard to find, had been survey around few shop all don't have this size and they all suggesting me upgrade to 185 or 195 lol
Got no basic knowledge on about tyre and rim, any good brand suggesting? By the way is Falken a good brand? There's shop quote me RM170 for Falken 195/x/15 x forget the profile size already but kind like pretty cheap for me. One more thing would like to ask if I upgrade from the stock 15" rim 175/65/15 to like full spec 16" rim 185/55/16 will it be significant in lack of power maybe like slow in acceleration compare with before? Anyone upgrade before?
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Can't really comment on the tire, but I've heard Michelin xm2 and Continental cc2 is pretty good. I'm using Bridgestone eco-something now. Not too bad. Cost about rm210/piece for a 195/55/15.

Upgrading to 16" shouldn't effect the pick up much I think. Spec E city already came with 16" and I downgrade to 15". Doesn't feel like the car got more pickup.
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post Jun 23 2014, 09:40 AM

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QUOTE(JaysonGoh @ Jun 23 2014, 09:23 AM)
How about any significant improvement on stability if I upgrade? I like the 16" stock rim on full Honda City but if don't have any improvement after changing it then might stop thinking about the upgrade already sad.gif
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I don't think got any improvement on stability, but if you go for wider tire (205 or 195), then it will increase the car stability.

You car not stable on high speed?
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post Jun 23 2014, 11:01 AM

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QUOTE(kucingfight @ Jun 23 2014, 10:55 AM)
Yes, i'm on S spec 15" rim too

I'll likely go for nexen 8000 or neuton NT8000 195/55/15 for the next change.
Getting tired of lousy GY GT3 .
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That should work well, the stock tire is too thin and above 90km/h already feel like sampan.
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post Jul 9 2014, 06:51 AM

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QUOTE(Memories_Fallen @ Jul 8 2014, 05:02 PM)
hi jus wondering, is it possible to add a bluetooth function on the city so it would play songs wirelessly than it have to be plug in via usb all the time jus to play songs?
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Something like this?

http://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F4U037/
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post Jul 10 2014, 01:50 AM

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Hmm..not to sure, since I don't have an iphone. But i have something similar in mind. Using the Jabra Clipper like below

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This bluetooth can charge via USB, so just plug the USB to charge, and plug the AUX to this device. Then can connect with phone. Only downside is can't use the steering control to skip track since it is still technically using AUX.

I'm thinking of replacing the HU, just because I want the Bluetooth features. Sigh
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post Jul 10 2014, 04:01 PM

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QUOTE(Memories_Fallen @ Jul 10 2014, 08:03 AM)
Hmm, jus wondering if you change the head unit or the dvd system or even the speakers on the car,

will it void warranty or any downside when you need to bring back the car to the service centre?
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Won't void warranty as long as they didn't cut any wire as far as I know. Certain HU is plug and play so all module like the steering control should work.

QUOTE(superhero_123 @ Jul 10 2014, 01:25 PM)
Hi All,

Need some input. Am planning to service outside for 100k service since warranty is already over. Can I know what compatible ATF oil I can use? Thanks.
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Try to source the same oil Honda used when you still service with them?
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post Jul 21 2014, 04:42 PM

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QUOTE(mobeus @ Jul 21 2014, 11:18 AM)
my warranty finished already..so didn't bother
if still have warranty I'll change with SC of course..even though cut throat...huhu
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Can't you buy the pad outside then bring to Honda SC to install? It is still a genuine Honda parts right?
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post Aug 4 2014, 09:32 PM

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QUOTE(cognac @ Aug 4 2014, 02:22 PM)
the starter is known to be defective, and suppose to have a product update.

unfortunately the que is long and its not a critical problem. I already on the que for 9months now.

quick fix would be replacing new batteries.
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Replaced the battery on mine and sometimes still got this same issue. Car seems reluctant to start after a short drive to the petrol pump for example.

Rarely happens so pretty hard to ask SC to check. Haih.
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post Aug 5 2014, 12:07 PM

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QUOTE(Thrust @ Aug 5 2014, 07:01 AM)
Mine receive a letter from Honda asking me to replace the starter motor.. They replaced it with a denso unit, added some grounding cable and replaced the car battery. Until now i nvr once experience difficulty to start the car.
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Thanks, I think i'll ask them to check mine next service.

QUOTE(cognac @ Aug 5 2014, 08:35 AM)
let the sc know. they will put you into the list.
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Yea, thanks. I'll do that.

Glad that this is not an isolated case like what I experience with my previous car.
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post Aug 5 2014, 09:44 PM

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QUOTE(cognac @ Aug 5 2014, 05:32 PM)
go to a helpful Honda sc like bukit raja klang. I let them know, without much talking, they just check battery, then remark..and put me into the list.

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Nice, I'll try with Global Amity Bangi first since I usually go there. If they give 1000 excuses I go somewhere else.


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post Aug 7 2014, 12:47 AM

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QUOTE(earl-ku @ Aug 6 2014, 11:44 PM)
will tell you that the whiter it goes for these halogen lamps, the less the intensity it is ... it will still look the same, but there is just no intensity making it hard to illuminate the roads at night ...

i have tried these so far

1) Philips Extreme Power, best if you just wanna change the stock bulbs - brighter but yellow still
2) Philips Crystal Vision, looks way whiter than Extreme Power but intensity not as much as the yellow bulbs
3) Osram Cool Intense Blue, very white as well like Crystal Vision, but lack intensity as well, using this currently with HID 4300k on the fog lamps, matches well, just the headlamps is not as intense as the HID, but color warmness is the same

Technically all above should be legal as still halogen, just the warmness is off white

The problem with my car is these bulbs burns off way too quick ... all lasting average 1 year plus

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I am thinking of changing the headlamp, and retrofit projector headlamps and use HID ...

Anyone modded any projector into their headlamps? Feedback needed and from which modded is it done with?
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I'm with you on this. I swapped mine with Osram Nightbreaker, but there's not much different from the stock. only slightly whiter but the intensity is the same. The best solution is to change to projector headlamp so the beam is more focused on the road. Not sure if there's an after-market one we can buy or need to mode..
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post Aug 7 2014, 11:59 AM

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QUOTE(mobeus @ Aug 7 2014, 11:31 AM)
what is the normal lifespan of the bulb? I'm still using the stock bulb, 4 years plus oredi.
kalau aftermarket lamp lifespan 1 year je, i better stick with the stock. huhu
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Around 1 year sweat.gif

Mine burned one side already. Now using regular bulb. The left a bit whiter than the right. Hahaha.
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post Aug 8 2014, 09:30 AM

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QUOTE(earl-ku @ Aug 8 2014, 02:17 AM)
There is 3 options so far which i have checked

1) trxx7989
- have seen very good review for him, retrofit using MiniLite MH1 projector kits, shoul dbe bout less than 900 to complete the mod, that was quoted earlier this year ... now not sure

2) http://satugaprojector.blogspot.com/
- this guys has more samples on his website, and does more modding besides the projector ... bout 1250 for basic mod

3) Howiechoo's EA Accessories shop https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1366957
- this is the cheapest at around 700 mod with ccfl some more ...

I am still thinking of the 3 ...
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Looks good https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...&#entry37739639

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post Aug 9 2014, 02:02 PM

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QUOTE(Thrust @ Aug 9 2014, 01:08 PM)
Any also to annoy on coming cars with the much brighter headlights ler..  laugh.gif
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A proper fitted projector and HID with cut off line shouldn't blind the on coming cars.

Have you driven the car with stock headlamp and realize "eh my light turned on or not??", only to find out its already turned on but since its very faint you can't really tell. Hahaha.
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post Aug 13 2014, 01:20 AM

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QUOTE(NeO2 @ Aug 12 2014, 10:57 PM)
anyone notice the servicing price in the honda website is more detailed now?
http://www.honda.com.my/service_maintenanc...ntenance/?id=31
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Wah nice, now can really breakdown and compare price with SC. Haha.
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post Aug 31 2014, 11:04 AM

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Just curious, how old is your car and what's your mileage so far?

Mine is on its 3rd year, milage already 70k. Huk huk..

No major issue so far, just stater motor sometimes a bit sluggish to start.

The rest just normal wear & tear, just a bit of random noises inside the HU but I think if I swap the HU it will be fine.

I'm seriously considering ditching the warranty and service outside after 100k. :/
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post Aug 31 2014, 08:06 PM

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QUOTE(mobeus @ Aug 31 2014, 07:40 PM)
4 years plus..mileage almost 115k.
No major issue also..very rare starter issue.. last time due to weak battery. Steering dah peeled off sikit2

Just replace brake pad..but now ada squeaky sound when braking

By the wat warranty only up to 3 years or 100k whichever come first
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The 2012 model is 5 years @ unlimited mileage. They really know how to lock their customer in. sweat.gif

Since yours is out of warranty period, how often did you service (5k, 7k, 10k? or 15k tongue.gif) and how much roughly for minor oil change?
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post Sep 1 2014, 12:28 AM

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QUOTE(Thrust @ Aug 31 2014, 08:10 PM)
My warranty is over as i am driving a 2010 model.. I still service my car at Honda. I will change oil at every 8-10k kilometer but i am using the 5W40 fully synthetic oil. Current mileage only 51k tongue.gif
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How old is your car? Close to 3 years?

I would use fully synthetic as well if they allow me to change every 10k. shakehead.gif

QUOTE(mobeus @ Sep 1 2014, 12:18 AM)
owh tak best nya...haha..
right now still send to honda sc and still follow their service schedule 5k. i love my car..haha tongue.gif
dun have the courage yet to send for outside service
now only ask for oil change and oil filter change. usually 5w30, damage still 200+ if i am not mistaken. air filter use k&n, pollen filter buy from lowyat.
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Yea, the unlimited mileage really tempting but you need to send to Honda until your warranty expires. I wouldn't mind if they allow a 10k service interval. 5k interval is like visiting them every 1.5 month for me. All new City 2014 and Civic is already using 10k interval.

Their labour charge is too damn expensive lah, even minor service pun RM200+

I'm using K&N as well, pollen filter will buy from lowyat too once the time comes. haven't replaced mine yet (maybe thats why my aircond smells funny?)

Right now I only do major service and oil change with them. So far warranty still intact. Haha.

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