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taiping boy
post May 1 2017, 09:34 PM

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QUOTE(allanlee89 @ May 1 2017, 06:47 PM)
I m planning to let go of almera anti roll bar. Anyone interested?
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Why wanna let go?
Can pm brand, price & photo?
Thanks!
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post May 1 2017, 09:49 PM

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Its been longgggg time since i last posted here...come June my VL will be 4yrs old...

Anyone wanna share what are the upgrade u done to ur Almera? Since owner of my batch would have ended warranty long time ago smile.gif
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post May 2 2017, 10:52 AM

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QUOTE(allanlee89 @ May 2 2017, 08:29 AM)
Mine is e spec. add fog lamp, full soundproof, add front strut bar & anti roll bar, change headlight bulb to led type.
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So u added fog lamp? Mine is stock. Thinking of changing the bulb to yellow light. Stock white doesnt work during fog.
Full soundproof expensive?
It seems u didnt do anything to ur wheel?
Hows ride experience so far?
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post May 2 2017, 03:40 PM

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QUOTE(allanlee89 @ May 2 2017, 01:59 PM)
yup, bought from taobao. White light more for bling bling effect  biggrin.gif
About sp, depend where u do it. I bought sp material n let accessories shop install it, whole car around rm2k kao tim. imo, it just improve around 20-30% of cabin quiet, but audio quality improve a lot, the thump thump bass sound more clear n full. If u just want a more quiet ride, i suggest u may just do 4 door soundproof + rubber seal at doors & change to quiet tyre, this is the best bang for bucks.
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1. Im not taobao kaki
2. White light means original light...shoot at fog..apa pun tak nampak..
3. SP 2k..u rich lor
4. Tyre..im already on 3rd set..original cc1--> cc5 --> hankook ventus v2
5. Rim ori -->15" advanti storm --> 17" vossen cv7 --> 17" wedssport tc105n

Im more into increasing stability & handling to car..
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post May 2 2017, 10:12 PM

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QUOTE(kamloong88 @ May 2 2017, 09:00 PM)
If I'm not wrong I bought a Bosch horn. Forgot bout the model. The guys at the accesories shop will install for u. biggrin.gif
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Last time my old car install few time bosch horn..not really reliable one..somemore everything change in pair..end up one workshop in cheras recomend me Benz horn..should be around rm20-50..change 1biji the sound louder than change 1pair of Bosch. ..just my 2cent..so far my VL sui sui..touch wood tongue.gif
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post May 2 2017, 10:22 PM

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QUOTE(a_dot_el @ May 2 2017, 11:20 AM)
I service my car at TCEAS. Warranty is only 3 years or 100k km, whichever comes first.

I reach 100k km at around 2 years plus, and right after that comes all the major repair  mad.gif  mad.gif

Even the service alone during warranty period is expensive.

By the time I reach 100k km (first 3 service is free, 1K, 5K and 10K) I already spend close to 7K on service and maintenance (including rm950 for tyre replacement).

From 100k km to now, at 160k km, have spend another 6K (of which, rm900 is for tyre replacement).

Right after 100k km, most of my service is done outside, but using Nissan 0w-20 oil and oil filter (bought at spare part shop). I just saved on the workmanship fee, taxes and time (outside workshop can service the car at most 1 hours plus when TCEAS needs at least half day).

Other replacement parts, like brake pad, etc i bought whichever is suitably good and done outside too. These saves a lot compared to TCEAS.

So the big item after 100k km for me is the aircond fixing, which cost a total of RM1600!  mad.gif
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Almera is like that one la..mine ngam ngam just before warranty end, the aircond kong..masuk service center normally at least 3days..i gosok that
Personel till he deliver in 1.5days..he told me if not under warranty the compressor alone rm2k+..i was like wtf! Smlj car spare part all so expensive one..last time my drive shaft kong in 1st year..they also void my warranty..said u changed sport rim! End up i go buy oem at Cheras and install outside workshop..i paid rm900 nett vs tceas quote me rm1500..bearing also i changed outside coz more or less tceas void warranty on parts at my wheels..sibeh tulan
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post May 3 2017, 12:38 PM

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Almera oem fog lamp is using what bulb? Doesnt looks like H4...
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post May 4 2017, 08:41 PM

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QUOTE(Jessieccy @ May 4 2017, 07:59 PM)
What sound? Maybe its the wheel bearing if it was constant n faster. Maybe aircond/radiator fan if the sound on n off
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O/D off isit? Cvtc rosak? I talk kok nia
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post May 4 2017, 08:42 PM

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QUOTE(Sh@rty 5 @ May 4 2017, 12:24 AM)
Hehe yellow fog
Soundproof

This two we can help haha

All depending on your budget
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Pm price & detail..too bad just changed rim.. Im poor guy nia..i open my buku 555 kira kira dulu
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post May 4 2017, 08:45 PM

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QUOTE(kamloong88 @ May 4 2017, 09:57 AM)
Same batch bro!!!!  rclxm9.gif
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Braderr...share wat u did to ur car leh..sharing is caring tongue.gif..
Anyway our batch really hate & love punya cerita..
I still remember ccb tanchong give super rebate on end of that year!!*$##%€£
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post May 5 2017, 06:24 PM

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QUOTE(kamloong88 @ May 5 2017, 08:58 AM)
Yes. I remember that clearly as well! Felt like it was yesterday nia. Nothing much done to my car as now mainly use as beli sayur car. Only install a potent booster from Sh@rty 5 and install a so-called oil cooler. The potent booster kinda makes the downshifting much more responsive and the mechanic told me the atf oil wont get overheat easily and so far only used 2 sets of tires so far. stock cc5, Michelin XM2, and Hankook Ventus v12 evo2. I'm same as you. Much more interested in improving handling.
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Ur stock is cc5? Mine is cc1! 1st mth change to cc5 195-60-15..3rd year change to 205-45-17 hankook ventus v2..u used v12? Rich la u
Planning to upgrade brake & suspension soon
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post May 5 2017, 10:39 PM

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QUOTE(Gamerjim @ May 5 2017, 07:01 PM)
Hi guys, what type of engine oil u all use for your almera after warranty period? Is it worth trying cheaper shell helix hx5 sn15w40?
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How long is ur warranty?
That oil seems heavy..if really on budget no choice
Otherwise 10w30 is generally acceptable if cant find 0w20
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post May 8 2017, 09:19 PM

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QUOTE(Gamerjim @ May 5 2017, 10:51 PM)
3 years.. from what i read higher viscosity offer better protection at high temperature right? The 0w20 seem a bit too thin?
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How high temperature are u talking? If its too thin, tceas wont use it in first place..anyway 0w20 pr 10w30 is fine..10w40 if really bopian
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post May 8 2017, 09:29 PM

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QUOTE(kamloong88 @ May 8 2017, 04:50 PM)
Since HM said no need to help with the monthly installment of the new car, so got spare cash to spend on the beli sayur car lo. Thinking bout suspension n brakes too! Any suggestions a? Where are u frm bro?
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Im KL. Suspension & brakes really giving me sleepless night...
Suspension- sport spring + stock shock..sport spring + sport shock..coilover hi low..coilover hi low soft hard..heavy duty shock..eibach? H&R? GAB? TEIN? KONI? TITAN? HKS? The list goes on..this are the shorlisted one...crazy la

Brake- should change rotor? Bigger size? Cross drilled? Slotted? TRW ok? Pad what brand? AFI- local alot dust but cheap..Brembo- good but eat rotor..Endless- not willing to fork up so much..Bendix- ok ok but eat rotor..Ferodo- dunno where to find..Project MU- cant find for almera so far..many others brands...

I appreciate input from Almerians on this..
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post May 8 2017, 09:43 PM

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QUOTE(cs_war3 @ May 8 2017, 09:35 PM)
original parts from tan chong
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Ya i know. Im asking oem is what brand? Unless its jdm.
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post May 18 2017, 01:10 PM

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QUOTE(NazTS @ May 17 2017, 06:07 PM)
Guys where can i get original Nissan parts around kl area

Tenan and Tan Chong price are so expensive  cry.gif  cry.gif
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Try STC auto. Their office at cheras. I bought my drive shaft there last time..40% cheaper than tanchong..oem part
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post Dec 4 2017, 11:32 PM

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2013 model vl spec owner here.

15 inch tyre use 195-60-15
17 inch use 205-45-17

For higher speed cornering, turn steering earlier & press OD on before going into corner. It downshift ur gear and works like manual car. Press OD off upon exiting to upshift ur gear.

To gain more power, use better engine oil. I tried Motul xcess 8000 before. Its pricey yet performed really well. U wont even noticed rpm revving at 6500 in split second. U may try other full synthetic oil such as amsoil or chemlube.

Total & liqui moly is also not bad. However nissan 0w-20 oil is still the cheapest & value for money if u still send in to tceas.

Just my 2cent...eventhough i hate the ride..haha
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post Dec 6 2017, 02:00 PM

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QUOTE(allanlee89 @ Dec 5 2017, 03:04 PM)
Why hate your ride? Feel sluggish and underpower?
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Im ok with the power. Not so sluggish if u use good rated Engine Oil. What i hate:

1. The seat is not comfortable for long distance drive. Doesnt fully support thigh length.
2. The body roll is crazy. Even with 17' wheel still can feel it. Rear passenger can felt the roll too.
3. TanChong offered discount kawkaw 6months after i got the car. 12k discount! Recent value can go as low as 22k for trade in! Super piss off.
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post Dec 6 2017, 02:03 PM

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QUOTE(soules83 @ Dec 6 2017, 01:53 PM)
Because they said Almera has 7 years warranty and it was around my budget. Lets forget about Toyota and Honda because this both is out of what I can afford.
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R u looking at E spec? Correct me if im wrong but Almera rear seat cant fold. Why not Alza equivalent?
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post Dec 6 2017, 02:06 PM

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QUOTE(cheahhp @ Dec 6 2017, 10:57 AM)
Thanks for your response Allan. Appreciate it very much.
Almera memang sluggish & underpower. Esp @ low revs, the power kicks in @ higher revs, probably due to the smaller final gear ratio & ECU? (all other cars, eg.Vios, myvi with 4AT has bigger final gear ratio ,despite all 4 gears having similar ratio) I remember driving my 1.3myvi up genting, it needn't drop to 1St gear, whereas almera needs to drop to 1St gear & it's a 1.5.car.body weight diff only about 70kgs apart. The other thing I figured was probably the smaller tyre fitted onto myvi 175/60/14,providing higher revs& therefore more responsive & powerful hill climb. I've also driven the vios (dugong version) & pickup feels more responsive too (stock tyre 185/60/15).Almera is designed for comfort ride only & therefore I think they missed out on the power & response needed for constant hill climbing. That's why I was figuring if there's a way to up the pickup power by downsizing the tyres to 185/60/15,giving higher revs, though not remarkable difference. Factors of contribution to sluggishness -small final gear ratio, big diameter tyre&ECU? Benefits from all these, smooth & comfort ride, v. Good fuel consumption (if I drive constantly btwn 100-110,solo, it's about 20km/l - for a 4A/T)
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LOL. Why do u need to downshift G1 for uphill? I only used D or O/D for uphill. All these years no problem with Genting. In fact i average 35mins to reach peak. U need to master the route & lane. Its 1.5 car....what kind of rpm rev do u expect? haha

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