If you go to the original webpage at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEy4teVKeLc and read the comments the product is available in Malaysia.

This post has been edited by KennyKB: Jul 26 2015, 05:17 PM

JDM Teknik in Cheras.

This post has been edited by KennyKB: Jul 27 2015, 04:27 PM

I really don't recommend this. The Mazda 3 uses a CAN BUS system where any wires cut may affect the integrity of the whole system. Not allowing wires to be cut is not an arbitrary Bermaz requirement but necessary for the proper functioning of the system.

Power and pickup isn't everything. Your ownership experience will include reliability, after sales service, spare parts availability, cost of maintenance, fuel efficiency and ultimately resale value. In all these the Mazda 3 comes out ahead of a Ford Focus. The distributor for Ford (SDAC) is well known for refusing to stock spare parts which entail a wait of 2 months for parts. The present generation Focus is also known to have the problem of juddering and grinding gearbox which is unsolvable up till now.

In short you won't go wrong choosing a Mazda 3 over a Ford.

Btw, the GL spec has the same safety features as the high spec. This should be the way as safety features should not be optional. The buyer should pay more for luxury features not safety features. But UMW-T obviously doesn't think so.

If you are getting your car soon you must have ordered the high spec white?

This post has been edited by KennyKB: Jul 28 2015, 06:05 PM

There is also a manual shifting option at the gear lever. But in general manual shifting for an auto car is not very useful as the auto gear tend to override your choice after a short while.

This is definitely not normal. I can't even feel any vibration in my car when idling. Car is also very smooth when driven at 100-140 km/h. When cornering or parking the steering should be light. I'm driving a Mazda 3 GL myself. The tyre pressure should be 36 - 40 psi depending on your passenger load (see label on driver door edge) but I don't think tyre pressure is your problem. You definitely need to pursue this with the SC until solved.

Sorry bro, I'm not an expert on tyre pressure. But 18" rims is going to feel more bumpy and noisy on uneven roads compared to smaller rims that we are used to. You will also feel the potholes more.

If you are talking about very minor vibration from the engine which you have to use your hand to feel then I can't comment further. I've not noticed vibration when holding my steering when idling but different people may have different sensitivity.

A difference of 1-2 psi pressure should not be noticeable to the driver and I wonder why Bermaz is making a big deal out of it. I think you should follow the label given on the car door and not some service tech's advice.

New car paint is not supposed to be polished so soon nor is it necessary. Just buy some carnauba wax and wax yourself. Why need to go to a shop?

RM2K+ with 5 years maintenance and Rm200 re-coat after 5 years is a good deal. Mind sharing the shop contact?

I think it's better to forget about a free wash. If they use a dirty cloth with sand and grit on it you won't like what happens to your car paintwork.

Thanks for the PM. Does the nano coating protect against scratches?

Gold package is not worth it. For one thing you don't know if the shop will keep its promise for longer than 5 years. They may change management, impose surcharge or even 'tutup pintu'. Also you can't be sure how long you will keep your car. Too many variables to take the risk.

The coating is a very thin layer only. Whether they claim 7H or 9H I don't think it will protect against stone chips at all. However it does make the car look nice and save you having to wax often.

Using dish washing detergent is not advisable as it will damage the rubber lining. You should use car wash shampoo.

Original metallic car paint should not fade. At least I've not experienced any fading for my cars even after 8 years. But not sure about red as red is a colour which is very susceptible to fade under the sun.

The wrap is more expensive than the paintwork you are protecting! It will also not protect against serious stone chips. How long the wrap will last without lifting and bubbling is also a question mark.


This post has been edited by KennyKB: Aug 3 2015, 12:51 PM

Anybody knows the colour code for Mazda 3 "Aluminium Metallic?"

Thanks. It's 38P I was looking for the label but couldn't find it before.

May as well order some touch up paint to prepare for the inevitable.

This post has been edited by KennyKB: Aug 3 2015, 10:45 PM

I get my touch-up paint from Ezy Touch- Up. The color matching is very good as I've purchased from them before for my previous car.

True but if your car 'kena' you already feel heartsick and want to touch-up immediately. To order the paint and wait a few days is a bit tough.

The colour matching is only good if you buy the exact colour code. For Mazda 3 not easy to find off the shelf paint.

If no need to use and it dries up after a long time couldn't be happier.

This post has been edited by KennyKB: Aug 4 2015, 11:09 AM

It comes with a small brush on the bottle cap like those 'Liquid Paper' bottles. Good for touching up small patches of paint but if you have a long scratch it's not easy to touch up. You can try but it may look worse so you may just want to just leave it.