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 Proton PrevĂ© V21, Versione ventuno!

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post Aug 18 2014, 04:30 PM

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QUOTE(theonlyvin @ Aug 18 2014, 04:28 PM)
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post Aug 18 2014, 04:49 PM

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QUOTE(nelsonmui87 @ Aug 18 2014, 04:41 PM)
http://www.dx.com/p/wide-angle-rear-window...67#.U-xSMsanom8

bro, I found those stuff in both jusco and tesco.
but after check with my friend he claim it's useful for those straight back car.
Like Alpha, Estima.
If for preve, it's useless since our long boot still block the view.
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Thanks.

But for straight back cars, why do they still need this lens? They should be able to see the full back.

Maybe paste the lens at the highest point of the back screen then should be able to see lower?

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post Aug 19 2014, 09:29 AM

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QUOTE(ChuanHong @ Aug 19 2014, 08:49 AM)
to rectify whether your car got any disc brake sound or not, u may drive until at least 60km/h, then press brake pedal medium~hard. normally car store too long period in warehouse then disc brake worn out. direct claim warranty and replace it if there got ready stocks. if wait, always need wait for few hours for them to serve us..
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Interesting. I don't get the helicopter sound and maybe that is because I have not braked when going at 60 kph.

Do I read it correctly that this free brake helicopter sound repair is only for up to 1500 km and after that it will be on own account? Hope not.

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post Aug 19 2014, 09:56 AM

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QUOTE(mengsuan @ Aug 19 2014, 09:41 AM)
Not limited to 1500.
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Noted and thanks!

QUOTE(theonlyvin @ Aug 19 2014, 09:42 AM)
Nop, i dont think so. MY saga FLX have the same issue previously. Claim at mileage about 14k.
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Noted and thanks!

QUOTE(alien9 @ Aug 19 2014, 09:52 AM)
My car already at SA. I should got the car by last Sunday  but it needs to be sent for workshop for 2nd round PDI (courtesy of my SA) and tinting process. AS long as I got the car, that's fine by me  biggrin.gif  biggrin.gif
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post Aug 19 2014, 01:16 PM

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QUOTE(ChuanHong @ Aug 19 2014, 01:11 PM)
hmm probably your car is real new and didnt park at open warehouse for long time.. so u didnt get the problem.. warranty can claim at anytime as long as you issued the problem to sc and they will rectify it. if no problem then better lo.. save your time..
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In the warranty booklet, the predelivery check was done in early July. After that it has been sitting under the sun at the port waiting for a buyer. So sitting there for about a month.

Maybe I should reduce the music volume in the car now to pay attention to the brake noise! Ha.
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Trying to decide when to replace my spare wheel even if I do not use it later. Checked the web and some says tyre's expected life is about 5 years. I forgot to check the manufacture date on that tyre when I took it out the other day. By the way, try taking that spare wheel out. The wing nut is very hard to loosen by hand or even with the tools in the car. Now it is hand tight and thus I can loosen it when needed out on the road.

Back to my tyre story. While looking for expected tyre life, saw this.

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My Preve wheels are V type (tested maximum speed = 240 kph). But I will stick to 110 kph as my max.

My tyres are dated 2014, made in Indonesia. Think Proton should really support M'sian companies by using M'sian products even though Indonesian products may be cheaper. Just my view.

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post Aug 20 2014, 10:16 AM

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Raised a few pointers a few days ago. Hope some can help me with the unanswered issues below:

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page 142 - Where is connection 4 as shown in the diagram? I thought point 4 is the negative terminal of the car battery. That is how I have been using the jumper cable connection. Same way my Proton service guy has done for me in the past. I think this is to avoid igniting the hydrogen gas from the car battery on connecting the jumper cable.
Is this 100% mandatory?

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page 165 " Proton recommends that you rotate your tyres approximately every 20,000 km."
==> I assume that at around 40,000 km, replace all 4 tyres with new ones. Right? Of course, replace the ones with high worn out on the threads earlier if needed.

JJ
Manual states checking for water drainage after cleaning or driving in heavy rain. Cannot remember the page now. Like to know where are the drainage points that I need to check? Those small holes on the door body bottom?

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QUOTE(theonlyvin @ Aug 21 2014, 08:13 AM)
U need to do balancing d bro if 120km/h....exceed 1k now? If below 1k can do balancing and alignment with FOC.
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Useful infor! Is the free balancing and alignment only at your SC or is it at all SC?

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Don't know whether it is just me having this "problem".

Feel that when I want to slow down by pressing on the brake pedal, I tend to over do it though my foot on the pedal is light. When I take my foot off the pedal, it speeds up and I have to put my foot on the brake again. This makes the ride not as smooth as I want it.

I did not have that problem with my old Wira. Possible to adjust the brake (say by 5-10%) to reduce its "sensitivity"?

Anyone with similar experience?

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QUOTE(theonlyvin @ Aug 21 2014, 06:11 PM)
Go COE...I think there will be available for this...
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QUOTE(:3mushy:3 @ Aug 21 2014, 06:43 PM)
If I'm not mistaken that's the turbo lag effect.
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Thanks.

Sorry that I did not mention the speed on the braking problem. When I slowed down at T junction or coming into my house to park. Is the turbo active then?

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QUOTE(vikneswaranc_17 @ Aug 22 2014, 12:20 PM)
This how any turbo works. Even at the moment you start the car, it will be already spooling (spinning the turbine without providing any boost to the engine).. On our Preve, the turbo will provide boost from 2k rpm to 4k rpm (at 205nm flat due to our CVT gearbox).. after 4k rpm, turbo will still be running but torque will be reduced.. this boost can be altered by tuning but not recommended for our car due to the gearbox again..

In other cars, such as EVO (manual gearbox) turbo lag can be felt before the boost.. The engine performs only on certain boost or rpm.. For an example, in gear 5 at 50km/h, if pedal pressed down fully on an EVO, the car would not want to move forward.. it will feel sluggish, hence the need to change to a lower gear is needed.. but this is not applicable for a NA (naturally aspirated / without turbo) cars.. the same situation, the car will still move forward..

In some other cars, like previous gen Golf GTi, they used both supercharger and turbo as supercharger will provide the initial pickup force (torque) at lower rpm and the turbo at higher rpm..

in laymen term, Torque is important to provide the car the initial pickup and horsepower for the car to retain the speed or even pushing it to the top speed..

My two cent comment.. Sifu's can correct it.
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Thanks!

New to this car turbo thing. Need to know more to use my Preve properly.

Like to know:
a. 2 must do things and 2 must not do things for a driver to keep the turbo in top shape
b. I assume that turbo boost will kick in and kick out automatically, depending on the RPM. Right?
c. is it true that we need to let the engine cools down before switching off it off after a long turbo run? Risk of oil coking in the turbo set?
d. any other infor you think is important or useful.

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QUOTE(vikneswaranc_17 @ Aug 22 2014, 02:03 PM)

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QUOTE(alien9 @ Aug 22 2014, 11:58 PM)
Like this need to buy glow in the dark strip la. Haha.
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I think you need to switch on your head lights then the gear P ...D will light up. Talking from my Premium car. I think that should be the same in all Preve.
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QUOTE(judge-the @ Aug 23 2014, 10:36 AM)
Only CFE have lights. Exec CVT no lights
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QUOTE(theonlyvin @ Aug 23 2014, 10:48 AM)
nop, this only applicable to CFE

Our Executive variants dont have any light indicator
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I see.

Even my 13 yrs old Wira has glow light to indicate P ....D. Thought this is the standard in all cars.

Don't mean to add salt to it, Proton is going backwards with this flaw.

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P/S Need feedback from you all. Please revert whether you top up to get the synthium (instead of Mach 5) or you take the Mach 5 and pay for the synthium?

I hope SC will allow the top up as I don't want the Mach 5 sitting at home. Ha.

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post Aug 24 2014, 11:05 AM

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http://www.rakuten.com.my/shop/ninonino/product/G-3200/

Planning to get the above for my Preve. In the past, I sent my Wira for washing at a shop nearby. But after what I have read/watched on the net, guess it is better for me to do my own car washing to avoid scratching the paint, etc. Good exercise for me and saving money as well! Ha.

Meguiars products are in the top range, right?

Like to have your view on the products. If you are already using a good car washing product, please share with us.

Thanks.
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QUOTE(davidlow7 @ Aug 24 2014, 11:07 AM)
Actually no need to spend a bomb...

Just get a good washing liquid which the PH is not too strong for our car...

then get a good cloth, doesn't have to be expensive... I used something from DIY shop that costs less than RM20 for both washing and drying cloths....

I just wash it weekly or at least bi-weekly....

I just hate to wash 1 part - RIM!!!
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Thanks.

Which shampoo brand are you using now? Is it a wash & wax combo?

On the part you hate to wash, suggest washing it with a soft brush with shampoo. Saw that in youtube and he makes it so easy.

One thing I learnt after watching and reading on the net, use 2 buckets system, one with shampoo and the other one for cleaning the wash cloth before dipping it into the shampoo bucket. This is to avoid scratching the car with the dirt/sand picked up in the wash cloth.

Wash one part of the car and rinse it first before moving to the next part for cleaning. I used to shampoo clean the whole car first and then rinse it at the end.

Don't use circular washing motion, that will create swirl mark on the car. Use straight line motion. Once or twice on the same spot will do.

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Is it possible to reset the FC and speed averages in the front infor display?

Can't find it in the manual.

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QUOTE(judge-the @ Aug 24 2014, 08:03 PM)
press the info button for few seconds to delete the current readings
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Thanks. That is what I did for the trips A, B C & D. I have not tried that with averages, fearing it may do something else beside just resetting the average values.

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QUOTE(sharpex @ Aug 25 2014, 10:33 AM)
u should reset the fc everytime your refuel your tank. So it can get the better accuracy  thumbup.gif
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Thanks.

This is what I did this morning after topping up the tank.
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QUOTE(alien9 @ Aug 25 2014, 11:33 AM)
Guys, few questions:

1. Does the instant fuel consumption is correct?
2. I'm facing excessive smoke/smell coming into the cabin. This is not normal right?
3. I scarp my rim a bit, any fix for that?
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1. I am trying to see how accurate is the reported FC by counterchecking it with my own L added and km traveled.
2. I suggest taking your car to SC ASAP as this can a health danger. It can be engine exhaust and the CO, CO2 can kill. Suggest winding down your windows till this has been resolved.
3. While driving on sealed road? Strange.

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