Tackle engine noise and road noise first. Get it done properly with proper sound and vibration absorbing materials, not with things that are meant for heat insulation.

i need help!!! anyone can teach me how to remove the cap from the spare tyre???

On top of the cap have 1 screw/nut.. remove it.. then you can take out the spare tyre from the bay

do u mean spin it??? i tried to spin it.. but cannot

Hello to all the sifu's out there.

I just bought a 2009 Persona (1st gen, not special editions or elegance) with IAFM.  it is a manual h-line.  Need to ask for advice here.
[COLOR=red]Highline dont have Manual. Highline only have auto only

1) my brake discs are quite thin. I think these are the original discs from the factory, and now it's not biting well.  my dad says can skim but i think it's better to replace.  any advice?  if need to replace, i don't need performance parts, normal discs can already.  any good brake shops to go to?
if thin then dont skim.

2) my engine starts to have a tak-tak-tak sound.  I think it's the (in)famous iafm problem.  Since the sound is quite soft, should I go to a workshop to repair it or should I replace it?  for all the bros who replaced their iafm, did the problem come back again?
[COLOR=red]repair 1st.

I was quoted at proton edar larkin in JB that the cost of replacement including labour is RM600+.  I read from previous posts that RM300+ can gaodim everything with labour.  Is the RM300+ quoted by a service centre?  Should I replace at a service centre or go to 3rd party workshop?  Is it true that later batches of iafm module uses thicker stronger plastic that won't crack?
[COLOR=red]now no more 300+ already. The IAFM manifold already 5xx not include labour

3) I saw that there are some recommended service centres in the first post of this thread.  any recommended SC's or 3rd party mechanics (good, professional service) in Johor?  Likewise, any good, honest stockists in Johor to recommend?

4) can I use 5w30 engine oil in the persona?
[COLOR=red]Can, if your car dint makan engine oil or no leaking.

So far I have used the car for 3 weeks, fuel consumption is about 12km/L, 30% city 70% highway.  Hopefully it can improve after I send for servicing.

Btw I'm from singapore and I just got this car 2nd hand.  Not too sure what the previous owner did or did not do but overall seems decent enough.  this car is quite cold door here so I was hoping for some lobangs from this thread.

Thank you!

Planning to upgrade brake system again.

Next Stage
VR 4 twin pot brake caliper
Brake pad
Disc rotor with drilled.

Lower arm might need to change if doesnt fit.

Currently stage upgraded
Brake servo double layer evo 5
Cross and drilled disc rotor
Bendix Metal King Titanium brake pad

Hey guys,

Whats the price to change persona timing belt?

Thanks!

OE replacements:

Gates Timing Belt Kit ( Two Oil Seal, one Tensioner Bearing, one Timing Belt) - RM110+-
Labour - RM100 ~ RM120
Water Pump - RM100
Proton Coolant - RM20 ~ RM30

Off topic:

So many f**king retarded K, M, P and C drivers around Klang Valley these days. Either hog the right lane, hog two lanes cause they don't know where to go, or simply park on the main road.

hi all... long time didnt drop by here..... waiting my car to be done repair from workshop...

involved into minor accident last month ago .... hit and killed a cow.... lol

Macham getting very serious. Why ah?

Tackle engine noise and road noise first. Get it done properly with proper sound and vibration absorbing materials, not with things that are meant for heat insulation.
Not sure about the cost, but ideally you should be changing the following:

i found my problem , the noise from engine tapping "cit cit cit" when over 2800k rpm , not a iafm , iafm is at back of engine which i never boarder to change even the first day i received the car knowing iafm has this issue , but only happen to me 3rd year after warranty.

the cit cit cit sound is at front , suspect the valve, all the while i use Caltex Havoline EO, but lately i go use Castrol Magnetec for the last two lube change not sure does it made the sound, but performance is superb, i remember last few year the Castrol Magnectec oil never change dark easily but now the new one seems more easily to change dark colour in just >2k km use 

recommend me any good campro engine service center to check this 

fuuu added one bottle X1R, tapping sound gone 

I recommend Zordaq Motorsport if you have no other workshops in mind, but they're kinda short of manpower.

I thought X1R is bad cause it causes sludge to build up?

How about J?

not always use is ok , my car 5 year this is second time use