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post Jun 10 2014, 04:52 PM

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QUOTE(eau-rouge @ Jun 10 2014, 02:37 PM)
Shell Helix ultra 4l - RM225 + 1l RM63 = 288

Shell Helix HX7 4l - RM125 + 1l RM35 = 160

Difference is RM128 if you upgrade from semi to fully..

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i use motul.... top up rm200++..... cry.gif
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post Jun 14 2014, 08:57 PM

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QUOTE(liamlain @ Jun 14 2014, 04:35 PM)
ya i try it facebook with aha.is read the status...quite weird hahahhhah
i tot it will show the simple status update

btw,any owner here,got facing this problem?my car when go through the road hump,got a sound came out frm front tyre ther there.
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Bro I suspect u hv the lower arm bush issue... its going over bump or uneven road will hv tat sound
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post Jun 15 2014, 10:50 PM

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QUOTE(maz3 @ Jun 14 2014, 10:04 PM)
Go to SC...inform them abt the knocking sound...they will apply grease for u....then will be ok.....i face same prob too earlier.
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Bro u are lucky.... mine did it twice dy but sound still there... unlucky. Now wait for parts..
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post Jun 17 2014, 11:25 AM

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QUOTE(Gigabitz @ Jun 16 2014, 11:49 PM)
I did my coating interior + exterior = RM1.7k

comes with 5 years warranty + free maintenance (recoat) for 1 time. Can be anytime within 5 years smile.gif

I find it well worth! Easy to wash.. kena bird bomb also wipe off easily.. nice!
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wah where u did it?? sounds like a good offer
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post Jun 21 2014, 08:25 PM

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QUOTE(Gigabitz @ Jun 21 2014, 12:34 PM)
Yes. Even I offer money.. they said no. @.@
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Wah first time... but fully synthetic really got diff
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post Jun 30 2014, 11:26 AM

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lol my fren used to tell me, if a person really want to steal ur car, no matter how many lock you put, he sure got a way to break it.... else he will just wait for you and jump on you when u unlock the car..

maybe u can put GPS to ur car. is hilang already then can check and issue stop to lockdown the car. i think this way safer...

anyway i just back from cameron.... so far the best is 8.2l/100km... easy overtake, good gripping and great handling.. also i saw 2 new m3 there also.....
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post Jun 30 2014, 01:21 PM

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QUOTE(SpIcYjOe @ Jun 30 2014, 11:32 AM)
True but well its for my satisfactory too. At least I feel secure rather than worrying all the time.
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yes yes... hehe at one point i also thinking of getting those lock... tongue.gif
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post Jul 1 2014, 03:54 PM

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QUOTE(flex3x @ Jul 1 2014, 02:16 PM)
Honestly, as good as that smell is... I wouldn't want to keep it.
That being said this is my reason why. The smell is from chemicals used during the process of making the seats and plastics of the car.  smile.gif
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yeap...its chemical smells.... then i got my car that time i got headache smelling it.... i put double car fragrance...now ok dy....no more car fragrance... no smell...
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post Jul 4 2014, 10:53 AM

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QUOTE(NatsuDN @ Jul 4 2014, 10:46 AM)
is there a reason why they hide it ?... so that ppl can tell if it is a 6 or 3 from behind  hmm.gif
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hahaha yawor.... to differentiate it easily is look at the back for exhaust and front for number plate...
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post Jul 4 2014, 11:00 AM

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QUOTE(NatsuDN @ Jul 4 2014, 10:46 AM)
is there a reason why they hide it ?... so that ppl can tell if it is a 6 or 3 from behind  hmm.gif
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hahaha yawor.... to differentiate it easily is look at the back for exhaust and front for number plate...
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post Jul 11 2014, 12:38 PM

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QUOTE(lucifal @ Jul 11 2014, 10:13 AM)
Just to clear things up, after warranty or your free service, the amount very highly dependant on the Engine Oil you're using.

Shell Semi Synthetic + Oil Filter + Checks + Labor = $300-$350
Shell Fully Synthetic + Oil Filter + Checks + Labor = $450-$500

If other brands of Engine Oil (Fully Synth), example
MOTUL 8100 + Oil Filter + Checks + Labor = $600-$700

The above are for normal basic service.
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hi bro lucifal, may i ask if the lower arm spare parts arrived?? i m still having the ngek ngek sound during uneven road especially when i go up hilly road.... i see this as a defect and can't be solved with grease alone (though some manage to solved it).

I hope the parts will arrive as promised and solve the issue permanently. smile.gif

This post has been edited by calapia: Jul 11 2014, 12:41 PM
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post Jul 12 2014, 06:31 PM

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QUOTE(SpIcYjOe @ Jul 12 2014, 01:16 PM)
This looks awesome!

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Awesome leh... where can get one?
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post Jul 12 2014, 07:45 PM

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QUOTE(derravile @ Jul 12 2014, 06:46 PM)
from australia mazda, saw it there laugh.gif
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Aiyah... now I always put my hp at the hole there..
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post Jul 13 2014, 10:16 PM

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QUOTE(loongzai2 @ Jul 13 2014, 09:39 PM)
Mine also got ngek ngek sound happen when going thru the bump .sounds like coming from absorber. Going to checkout when 1k service. Hmm..
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Its the lower arm issue.... sad.gif most probably they ll help u grease it first. Let see if tat solve it for u. Some bro here solved with grease but some not. Mine is not..
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post Jul 14 2014, 08:42 AM

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QUOTE(loongzai2 @ Jul 13 2014, 10:54 PM)
How bout urs. Bro? Grease fixed?
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Me no leh... grease twice dy....sc said hv to change parts so now waiting parts from bermaz. Parts coming in august
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post Jul 14 2014, 09:29 PM

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QUOTE(derravile @ Jul 14 2014, 03:30 PM)
temporary solution only

mine i did not grease, after driving bout 5k, the sound disappear, onily during cold weathers, when passing bump can hear the ngek ngek sound
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Haha u sounded like those old man arthritis....
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post Jul 21 2014, 01:04 PM

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QUOTE(guilt79 @ Jul 21 2014, 12:06 PM)
Lots of people come here and ask these questions. We don't have a firm answer because we all not car expert like The Stig. tongue.gif

But here's my 2 cent review after driving 6 months.

First, won't tell you about the specs. You can find them in Net or SA so, skip that.

a. Driver POV
If you drive those mass production cars like Civic & Altis, you feel M3 a bit different. Different in terms of how you fit in the drive side. Buttons and other important stuff are easy to reach. Speedometer, MZD, panels are very close and doesn't requires you to move more to reach. Just sit like a robot and can do anything.

b. Passanger POV
Sitting on front driver seat also feels the same as driver. All are within reach. For back seat passanger, you will feel crampy especially you are more than 5 feet 7'. This is because the seats are design for "vertical" feel and not like Altis, where you can recline, this one quite stiff. Also, the rear window is relatively small, can be a problem for those have that dunno-what-it-called phobia. Despite longer wheelbase, the rear can best fit 2 adults and 1 children. If you fetching 3 adults, this car don't really fit for long drive.

c. Handling
A lot of people might confuse with handling. Because Altis also claimed that their handling is good. Even other lower C-segment car also claim their handling is 4/5. But why people say M3 handling is good? Answer is cornering. You can feel much in control in cornering and felt the directions of the wheels. Others claim thier cornering is excellent, but you have to try M3 yourself. Only other that have good handling is Ford.

d. Performance
M3 is not the best performance here in low end. You feel sluggish in low end. (Mainly acceleration) But you do feel the power in mid to high end. This is because the Skyactiv GB which mimics the CVT and DCT concept. CVT has always know to give seamless transmission and save fuel. When I'm driving at low end (meaning minor press on acceleration) I felt like driving a CVT GB. When you drive at mid to high end, then you feel the power (Can't comment on DCT because never drive before) However, I agree with some reviewers in Youtube. The Skyactiv GB kinda "lazy" to shift gear. When I felt low power, I switch to "manual" via paddle shift. This is where as I shift to manual, the GB already shift to low gear, and using paddle shift, means drop lower gear. Thus, be careful of shifting manual, advise to use the stick for manual than paddle shift.

e. Maintenance
So far, can't tell how much maintenance is and cost. The disadvantage here is currently, no suppliers to provide the parts. All from Japan. Good thing is at least the parts in Japan means more durable than local. No?  hmm.gif

Overall, bear in mind this car is claimed to be build from scratch. It's not benchmark with other C-Segment cars. It just to achieve efficiency, power and fun to drive. This car is more for people towards performance and fun to drive. Something that defy convention.  icon_rolleyes.gif  If you looking at family sedan, write this one off...
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hehe nice one..... but i bought this as my family car..cause 2 adult 1 child..so ngam ngam.... if focus is too cramp at backend... i think if only couple or lone driver focus is a nice drive..else this is a better option unless comparing with altis and civic with large backseat space...

so far bm and merc, their drive panel has changed (those knob controller). so far only m3 moving forwards but the rest still old way of functioning...

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