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Proton Prevé V20, Don't provoke the modest beast!
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V12Kompressor
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Apr 5 2014, 07:51 PM
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QUOTE(cts0418 @ Apr 5 2014, 07:44 PM) Sorry if this is repeated, doesn't seem to find the answer. How to check whether the car is using the new gearbox? From which batch on the car is using new gearbox? What are the improvement? if you cant hear any whining sound at speed below 80kph, then high chances you are in a preve with VT3+ The transition from VT3 to VT3+ starts from the ANCAP version (6 airbags). So if your preve has 6 airbags, high chances it comes with Vt3+ also.
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ericmaxman
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Apr 5 2014, 09:10 PM
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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Apr 5 2014, 05:13 PM) Well, display units tend to be 'under fitted' and subject to abuse  The badging is still there when customers receive their cars, like my neighbor  What about that shoddy paint job? QUOTE(V12Kompressor @ Apr 5 2014, 06:04 PM) Almera engine nicer. no stupid paint job. right right right. Almera ftw
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TS:3mushy:3
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Apr 5 2014, 09:14 PM
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QUOTE(ericmaxman @ Apr 5 2014, 09:10 PM) What about that shoddy paint job? Almera ftw  Not sure what you mean by shoddy paint job, and even if it is, how bad. Almera has better FC, sure, but honestly, it can't even compete with other cars in its segment. Well, the price is justified.
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cts0418
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Apr 5 2014, 09:23 PM
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QUOTE(V12Kompressor @ Apr 5 2014, 07:51 PM) if you cant hear any whining sound at speed below 80kph, then high chances you are in a preve with VT3+ The transition from VT3 to VT3+ starts from the ANCAP version (6 airbags). So if your preve has 6 airbags, high chances it comes with Vt3+ also. Hmm so the vt3+ solve the whining sound, any other improvement?
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V12Kompressor
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Apr 5 2014, 09:25 PM
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QUOTE(cts0418 @ Apr 5 2014, 09:23 PM) Hmm so the vt3+ solve the whining sound, any other improvement? mostly NVH. The ratio is also different a bit, but in terms of performance and FC wise, not affected. Mostly for NVH reduction. This post has been edited by V12Kompressor: Apr 5 2014, 09:25 PM
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ericmaxman
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Apr 5 2014, 09:29 PM
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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Apr 5 2014, 09:14 PM) Not sure what you mean by shoddy paint job, and even if it is, how bad. Almera has better FC, sure, but honestly, it can't even compete with other cars in its segment. Well, the price is justified. searching for pic This post has been edited by ericmaxman: Apr 5 2014, 09:29 PM
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cts0418
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Apr 5 2014, 09:30 PM
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QUOTE(V12Kompressor @ Apr 5 2014, 09:25 PM) mostly NVH. The ratio is also different a bit, but in terms of performance and FC wise, not affected. Mostly for NVH reduction. Oh OK. tq very much :-) This post has been edited by cts0418: Apr 5 2014, 09:30 PM
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davidlow7
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Apr 5 2014, 09:49 PM
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QUOTE(cts0418 @ Apr 5 2014, 07:44 PM) Sorry if this is repeated, doesn't seem to find the answer. How to check whether the car is using the new gearbox? From which batch on the car is using new gearbox? What are the improvement? All Preve Premium ANCAP (6-airbags) are fitted with VT3+. This is certified by the manager of customer care Proton from Punch Improvement - 1) NVH 2) More responsive... no lag compare to the old VT3 (huge difference)
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ericmaxman
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Apr 5 2014, 10:16 PM
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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Apr 5 2014, 09:14 PM) Not sure what you mean by shoddy paint job, and even if it is, how bad. Almera has better FC, sure, but honestly, it can't even compete with other cars in its segment. Well, the price is justified.   The black color is stupidly glossy, and its painted after the car has been assembled. Got stupid amateur overspray and blobs everywhere! To new owners (MY14 model), please check if your Preve has this issue.
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davidlow7
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Apr 5 2014, 11:23 PM
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QUOTE(ericmaxman @ Apr 5 2014, 10:16 PM)   The black color is stupidly glossy, and its painted after the car has been assembled. Got stupid amateur overspray and blobs everywhere! To new owners (MY14 model), please check if your Preve has this issue.Mine has it and I am extremely unhappy at the low-quality finishing..
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V12Kompressor
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Apr 5 2014, 11:25 PM
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QUOTE(davidlow7 @ Apr 5 2014, 11:23 PM) Mine has it and I am extremely unhappy at the low-quality finishing.. does it feel... sticky? from the picture, it does gives the impression of being sticky...
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ericmaxman
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Apr 5 2014, 11:37 PM
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QUOTE(V12Kompressor @ Apr 5 2014, 11:25 PM) does it feel... sticky? from the picture, it does gives the impression of being sticky...  Nope, not sticky. But very very shoddy workmanship.
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davidlow7
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Apr 5 2014, 11:49 PM
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QUOTE(V12Kompressor @ Apr 5 2014, 11:25 PM) does it feel... sticky? from the picture, it does gives the impression of being sticky...  At the hose yes... Especially when the engine is hot, touching it leaving my fingerprint there but it eventually gone again... Proton Edar FB clarified that it should not be painted as paint is a flammable item. Went to SC they said is anti-rust  ... Now wanna go COSE but they only do normal service during weekend
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V12Kompressor
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Apr 5 2014, 11:50 PM
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plastic that will rust. that's interesting.
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davidlow7
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Apr 5 2014, 11:55 PM
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QUOTE(V12Kompressor @ Apr 5 2014, 11:50 PM) plastic that will rust. that's interesting.  Exactly...
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spikee7
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Apr 6 2014, 12:55 AM
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QUOTE(ericmaxman @ Apr 5 2014, 10:16 PM)   The black color is stupidly glossy, and its painted after the car has been assembled. Got stupid amateur overspray and blobs everywhere! To new owners (MY14 model), please check if your Preve has this issue.mine 2014 unit, mine is normal... with CFE logo on it... 
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davidlow7
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Apr 6 2014, 01:01 AM
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QUOTE(spikee7 @ Apr 6 2014, 12:55 AM) mine 2014 unit, mine is normal... with CFE logo on it...   Safe to conclude that... the TURBO badged Preve 2014 are affected  while the CFEs' remain safe and sound..
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spikee7
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Apr 6 2014, 01:44 AM
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QUOTE(davidlow7 @ Apr 6 2014, 01:01 AM) Safe to conclude that... the TURBO badged Preve 2014 are affected  while the CFEs' remain safe and sound..  might be
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ZeroHavoc
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Apr 6 2014, 04:59 AM
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Own preve mt for almost a week now. Got no prob so far except for the long clutch, and the reverse sensor Btw can i know preve got how many types of body kit? Any preve owner here can recommend reliable dealer. If i were to get 1, what should i consider? Material? Sry for noob question, is my first car actually This post has been edited by ZeroHavoc: Apr 6 2014, 05:00 AM
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TS:3mushy:3
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Apr 6 2014, 05:29 AM
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QUOTE(ericmaxman @ Apr 5 2014, 10:16 PM)   The black color is stupidly glossy, and its painted after the car has been assembled. Got stupid amateur overspray and blobs everywhere! To new owners (MY14 model), please check if your Preve has this issue.This is bad, and I don't think it came out of the factory like this. Mine is fine, but I'll ask my neighbour if he would let me take pictures of his as his is the latest batch.
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