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post Nov 23 2015, 01:26 AM

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QUOTE(B05 @ Nov 22 2015, 10:38 PM)
Ok....thx a lot...kinda worried that time

Ermmmm... Got to use own money la... Doesn't stated windshield in the policy... Anyone know the cost for replacing it?
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Should add in windshield coverage for your EB in your insurance.

How bad is the crack on your windshield?

Perhaps you can wait out until you renew your insurance to add in windshield coverage, then only claim for your windshield after that whistling.gif
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post Nov 23 2015, 05:38 PM

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QUOTE(B05 @ Nov 23 2015, 09:50 AM)
For new car, I don't think they(proton sales) include the windshield coverage. But I'll check with the insurance.

The crack is on driver side(image attached). Like a L shape and the crack is keep moving downwards.

Also thinking to claim on the next insurance renewal but still had to wait another 10mth.
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I too have an L shaped crack on the windshield. Mine is exactly like yours, but moving upwards instead.

QUOTE(KidsCode @ Nov 23 2015, 09:58 AM)
same crack as mine, except that mine the line going upwards than you downwards. And during that time, the crack happen only after 2 month of the brand new car and still leaving it as it be.

Got insurance on windscreen as due to it at the side and also block by my handphone holder, will only change when either got worse or near to my next year insurance renewer.
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Exactly same like mine laugh.gif

My crack occurred due to flying stone hitting the windshield. Happened in january this year, been living with the crack until now.

So far the crack hasn't expanded or anything so I'm just leaving it as it is. Covered up the crack with a strip of duct tape smile.gif

Does anyone know the exact type of EcoTint tint that comes with the EB Premium? Gotta re-tint the windshield when I get my windshield crack done.

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post Nov 23 2015, 07:18 PM

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QUOTE(KidsCode @ Nov 23 2015, 05:53 PM)
Why do you need to hold it using duct time (i guess inside) as the tinting is holding it. Feeling like trying to do a DIY on fixing the crack.

No idea on what model they use, but if you want to redo it, why dont you get better ones's. I know it's more expensive but definitely better heat reduction.
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The duct tape is placed outside. Reason for the duct tape is so that the sunlight doesn't refract off the crack and into my eyes when driving.

Anyway I'm not sure if the colour of the tint will be the same if use other model/brands of tint smile.gif
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post Nov 23 2015, 11:57 PM

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QUOTE(B05 @ Nov 23 2015, 10:56 PM)
for those who got the crack on the windshield....do u think we're just unlucky or is it the factory defect since all crack start from the edge or is the design of MPV itself (aerodynamic)
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My crack was caused by a large stone hitting directly on the frame (black part) of the windshield. Can clearly see an indentation on the glass at the impact point.

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post Nov 25 2015, 05:25 PM

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QUOTE(alexei @ Nov 25 2015, 02:19 PM)
For those with windscreen crack, when you hear stone chip, do you see the stone hitting the windscreen?
My guess sometimes, at the instant the screen cracks, there will be an audible 'pak' sound. This could be mistaken for stone hitting the windscreen?
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Yes. There was a vehicle accelerating aggressively on the left lane (which had lots of stones and gravel), and because of his wheel-spin it caused the stones to be launched into the air.

Some hit the windshield and caused tiny indentations + a large crack, while others hit my bonnet causing small dents.

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post Dec 2 2015, 10:05 PM

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Does anyone know where I can get a good price for our stock GT Radial Champiro BAX2 205/55/16 size tyres? biggrin.gif

I don't have much experience shopping for good tire deals. Hope you guys can help my out.

The treads of my front tyres are pretty worn out, while the rears are alright. Looking to only replace both the front tyres.
Around PJ area preferably smile.gif

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post Dec 3 2015, 12:12 PM

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QUOTE(alexei @ Dec 3 2015, 08:04 AM)
Thanks for the link. I found their website yesterday and located one of the dealers nearest to me.
Will call them up later today to find out smile.gif
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post Dec 3 2015, 02:00 PM

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QUOTE(alexei @ Dec 3 2015, 08:04 AM)
Just called up. Turns out they don't sell passenger car tyres for GT Radial doh.gif
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post Dec 3 2015, 03:02 PM

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QUOTE(tsg_7 @ Dec 3 2015, 02:51 PM)
Lol. So funny....
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The dealer nearby Jalan 222 to be exact
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post Dec 3 2015, 06:46 PM

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QUOTE(THTgadgets.com @ Dec 3 2015, 06:17 PM)
Looks like you have to go for another brand then? Michelin and Continental are two good European tire brands for passenger cars! rclxms.gif
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Yup.. Might just have to go for other brands.. Although that would mean my front tyres and rear tyres are of different brands sweat.gif

My current stock GT Radial tyres in the rear are still perfectly fine..
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post Dec 3 2015, 07:26 PM

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QUOTE(tsg_7 @ Dec 3 2015, 07:22 PM)
bro, change the tyre earlier. safety 1st.
remember, the only whole car touches the road is the tyre alone.  wink.gif
good luck in ur tyre hunting.
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Yup, gonna change it asap smile.gif
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post Dec 9 2015, 12:59 PM

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QUOTE(THTgadgets.com @ Dec 9 2015, 11:05 AM)
And at the same time, I forgot to mention on the earlier posting about my brake pedal. While it's still responsive, I noticed that stepping on that pedal now produces a "screech, screech" sound - like what a door makes, when there is no oil on the hinges. hmm.gif

So is this something to do with the brake pedal drying up? What can I do to get rid of that irritating sound? ohmy.gif
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I had this issue too. Just inform them during your next service, they'll lube the pedal and the sound will be gone wink.gif
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post Dec 9 2015, 01:17 PM

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QUOTE(THTgadgets.com @ Dec 9 2015, 11:03 AM)
Not bad, that's very good mileage. The highest level that is shown on my full tank indicator, since I took possession of this Exora in September, was 603km (and that was on the day I picked the car up! laugh.gif), and since then, the maximum I've seen is between 570 to 590km.

How do I "boost" the mileage levels up on a full tank, just to ask? hmm.gif
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Considering that a full tank is roughly 55 litres, getting 650km out of a tank isn't something unachievable. That roughly translates to 12km/L, which is about normal for 100% highway drive.
Based on my experience, the EB only gets between 11km/L to 12.5km/L out of 100% highway drive (maintain cruise control 110km/h).

In 100% city driving however, the numbers are pretty disappointing at 7.5km/L to 9km/L at best.

Then again, fuel economy has always been the EB's achilles heel and has never been a strong suit of the EB smile.gif
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post Dec 17 2015, 10:47 PM

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QUOTE(alexei @ Dec 17 2015, 10:12 PM)
Got my new engine mounting installed today. The engine mounting that was changed, is the one on the right side of the car, just below the power steering fluid reservoir.

Feels super good. Internal of the car is so much more pleasant and silent that I can hear the sound of off-throttle blow-off again. The sound I'm referring to is the faint hissing, not the constant whistle when flooring the throttle. The CVT feels tighter when responding to throttle. No jerk when engaging gear between D-N. Radiator fan noise can be heard, but doesn't feel the harshness when it spins up. Most importantly, the CVT whirring that I've been dealing with since I bought this car, is GONE!

Including this, replacing brake pad clips, 40k service, my 2 years old EB feels like a new ride again.
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What did you complain about to have your engine mounting replaced? Also, is it covered under warranty?
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post Dec 18 2015, 01:17 AM

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QUOTE(alexei @ Dec 17 2015, 10:59 PM)
40k service ask to check engine vibrate felt in the car, and gear engage experience jerking. That day got stock, but was reserved for another car, and while I was there today, another 2014 unit was getting it replaced. Covered under warranty. Such things are meant to last >5 years.

tehsarbatYeah. The CVT3 whirring suddenly felt like it went away. Perhaps not as good as CVT3+.

Another update about ABS light on, SC checked with OBD and found front left sensor faulty and module shutdown incomplete... something along those lines. They ordered a sensor and brake pump module. Need to wait few weeks.
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My 2 year old EB too can feel some engine vibration within the cabin. Perhaps I can try my luck with getting the engine mounting replaced too hmm.gif
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post Dec 19 2015, 08:51 PM

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Those of you with older EBs, how old was your battery before it needed to be replaced?

Considering that the fan frequently kicks in after shutting the engine, I wonder if that has any effect on the lifetime of the battery.

My EB's about 2 years old now and haven't changed my battery before unsure.gif

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post Dec 19 2015, 11:39 PM

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QUOTE(tehsarbat @ Dec 19 2015, 09:25 PM)
i punye battery boleh tahan until 42 months. ok kot. hmm.gif
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Right now still running on that original battery? shocking.gif
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post Dec 20 2015, 11:09 AM

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QUOTE(tehsarbat @ Dec 20 2015, 07:51 AM)
op coz oledy tukar laa. now my BOLD 46 months oledy. biggrin.gif
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So the battery just one day tak boleh start? Any signs before it died?
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post Dec 20 2015, 05:22 PM

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QUOTE(tehsarbat @ Dec 20 2015, 04:06 PM)
yeah, i did noticed something.. (you tau la i start my BOLD once a week). when we start the car, usually we hear consistent high tune ste'e'e'e'. (something like tat la).  the week before i kena, something not right with the ste'e'e'e' tune and my heart feeling tak sedap oledy. its  macam high. low, then high again, but the engine still hidop. there's olso no sign op low  battery voltage indicator light up. or maybe got that sign when i masokkan the key before the ste'e'e'e' but i tak perasan kot, coz when the engine running, the battery will gain back its power. pastu the whole day i jalan-jalan, ronde-ronde, nothing happen and the ste'e'e'e' tune pon ok, so i tak kesah le. smile.gif
then the week i kena, 2 days before, the same things happen. high, low, high ste'e'e'e' tune again, but the engine still a life, still tak kesah, i start my night drive balik kampong. 3++KM. 2 days kat kampong pon still ok. then going back to KL olso late night.  sampai KL at about 1 am. i just parked the car infront the gate coz tak mau disturb the neighbours. innocent.gif
then the next morning the tragic things happen when i'm rushihg to work. i got to alih the BOLD aside to make way, koz my KEMBARA still inside. insert the Bold's key, on, then its ste'e'tat,tat,tat.tat, and the whole meter indicator black-out. off the key, on again, baru le that 'lo' sign battery indicator came out. doh.gif to late oledy the BOLD cannot start and the worst, its in the middle of the way. me, my wife and my 13yrs old daughter kene push the car aside. very very heavy ooo. sweat.gif.
so . if u feel something unusual with the sta'e'e'e'e sound@tune, better beware. i'm just lucky its happen back home. blush.gif
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Story time laugh.gif

I'll probably get my battery changed when it reaches 36 months old wink.gif
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post Dec 20 2015, 05:23 PM

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QUOTE(tsg_7 @ Dec 20 2015, 04:43 PM)
I see. My last battery on 2 years then dead
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Maintenance free battery usually has a lifespan of 2-3 years.

The fact that the EB frequently has the fan spinning for awhile after the engine is off makes me worried that it might affect the lifespan of the battery

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