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post Feb 16 2016, 11:25 AM

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QUOTE(keropi88 @ Feb 16 2016, 11:05 AM)
guys ... sorry noob question im first time car buyer ...
regarding the number ... if i want specific number (4 digits , not 8888 hot number, just a set of number meaningful to me) .. what options do i have ? bid ? buy ? etc
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you can ask jpj in advanced. they have categories that determine the value.
some number pattern has special price even look "biasa" to us. tongue.gif
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post Feb 16 2016, 11:26 AM

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QUOTE(Ginny88 @ Feb 16 2016, 11:01 AM)
You could have got your tyres rotated in a tyre shop for much less than RM80. I'm sure it won't void your warranty.  biggrin.gif
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how about balancing? usually the shop will put balancing weighs on rim for that purpose.
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post Feb 16 2016, 12:15 PM

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QUOTE(keropi88 @ Feb 16 2016, 11:30 AM)
right now, JPJ number running now is 3xxx, so is there any way to expedite the process ? im looking for 7xxx ...
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Bro, i really suggest you to refer to jpj.
if not mistaken, they got 4 categories with min price like this:

Category 1 - start from rm10k
category 2 - start from rm2k (special no)
category 3 - start from rm300 (popular no)
categori 4 - start from rm300 (current no)

categori 3 & 4 not much different but categori 3 is based on popular demand.

if u r lucky your no might only fall on categori 3.

this is sample of popular no.
mine is one of this and i got for rm349.
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post Feb 23 2016, 05:27 PM

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silly question: how do we actually pump our tyre properly?
i mean, usually i went to petrol station, take the pump, pump until "ting-ting" alert comes out. that's it. never adjust the air pressure meter. is it ok or would cause tyre damage?
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post Feb 24 2016, 12:39 PM

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QUOTE(black_Zer0 @ Feb 23 2016, 10:43 PM)
Taiwan Ultra charger? What's that?
Yes you can do that, even just use your gear lever if you have the gl. I was using the paddle shifters before this too, but that just changes the gear. You can downshift to accelerate but you may still need to rev high, 3-4k rpm to get the acceleration needed.

After remapping, I hardly need to do that. In fact most of the time I barely touch 3k rpm because I get enough acceleration from around 2k rpm. Best thing is I don't need to time for the "build up" when I want to overtake.
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That because of torque.
How much torque increase from your mapping?
Im also interested to do ecu remapping for better acceleration. But i also afraid if it can cause tyre damage bwcause high torque tyre will torn n wear easily
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post Mar 7 2016, 12:27 PM

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QUOTE(MissHanz @ Mar 3 2016, 09:28 PM)
Hi, just tried android auto. Works! Very elegant UI to connect, by going to Apps > Android Auto, meaning it is intergrated as a native app!
Pretty cool, but your Android will be in driving mode and while it can take calls and whatsapp messages (it reads it out to you), it's pretty limiting. CastScreen is the best though. I can use Waze from my Android, and audio is played through car speakers. Latency very very minimal, you wouldn't even really notice it. Basically anything you can do on android you can through Mazda Connect Display. Touchscreen on Mazda Connect does not work. Reverse Camera may not work.

AT YOUR OWN RISK
Please remember that these apps are only suitable for V50 and above. Apps may interfere with reverse camera and audio. Understand that there is a risk of bricking your system so don't do any of the below if you don't know what you are doing.

ANDROID AUTO
1.  Install Android Auto app on your Mazda Connect
2.  Install Android Auto app on your phone
3. Connect the phone to USB and pair the phone bluetooth with the CMU
4. Switch audio input manually to Bluetooth Audio
5. Click on the AA icon under Applications Menu on the CMU
6. A black screen with credits should open up first.
7. Android Auto will then start. If it does not, pull out the USB and start over again (or check the installation.)
8. 2 ways to stop AA - Disconnect the USB cable or use the onscreen menu "Return to Mazda Connect" on last screen with speedo icon.
9.  Here's a video.
10. This option does not need wifi.

CASTSCREEN
1. Install castscreen receiver on Mazda Connect.
2. Install castscreen on Android.
3. Select > H264 > 800x600@160 > 1 Mbps > Server Mode > Start.
4. Plug in your Android with data & charging cable (not all cables can be used for data transfer) and done.
5. Here's a video.
6. This option does not need wifi.

MAZDA MEDIA PLAYER
1. Install the Mazda Media Player app and connect your Mazda to your mobile's hotspot.
2. When connected, check in your phone connection settings and look for your IP address info that should look like 192.168.0.13.
3. Launch Mazda Media Player and input your IP address, other fields do not edit and press connect.
4. Use USB data & charging cable and launch Mirror, if successful it will immediately launch.
5. This option doesn't need to install anything to your Mazda Connect.

How to install app to Mazda Connect via USB
If you are unsure how to install apps on your Mazda Connect you can click here or download here, all installation files are included in this All-In-One(AIO) app, just have to select which tweaks you want to apply. Only USB 2.0 can be used, preferably <8GB capacity.
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Nice! rclxms.gif
I personally liked Mazda Media Player by Lukasz Skalski. Because you can screen mirroring anything that appear on your phone. But I also love the simplicity of Android Auto.

So which one you personally like?
BTW I dont try Android Auto yet. biggrin.gif

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post Mar 9 2016, 04:21 PM

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QUOTE(amduser @ Mar 9 2016, 03:59 PM)
thanks, i guess the sensitivity is how sensitive to light for the headlight to turn on, i noticed during 5pm cloudy day the headlight is already on sweat.gif
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if im not mistaken you can adjust the sensitivity via setting.
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post Mar 15 2016, 02:34 PM

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QUOTE(amduser @ Mar 15 2016, 07:09 AM)
Having the same issue as well, and also when you depress the brake pedal do you feel that the brake pedal is not smooth?
I went to 1u last week and just at the right time I saw the Renault roadshow, their price is surprisingly cheap shocking.gif but the design is a bit weird though
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I was there too. Even already owned M3. Haha. biggrin.gif
I more focused on Fluence which is in same segment as M3.
But damn this car so shakehead.gif I cant justify why people will buy.
Spec wise also lack compared to HS M3.
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post Mar 15 2016, 03:15 PM

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QUOTE(amduser @ Mar 15 2016, 02:50 PM)
You got check the floor you park your car, does it have oil patch on the ground?

Tonight when I reached home will do a quick check at the pedal too

But the interior seems like more spacious than m3, but the speedometer is just weird, the whole dashboard is just so freaking weird laugh.gif
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yup u r rite. more spacious even boot space.
but at that price range better get corolla or civic, if conti get jetta.
but either way spec wise still win by M3 rclxms.gif
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post Mar 15 2016, 03:33 PM

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QUOTE(amduser @ Mar 15 2016, 03:21 PM)
Is hard to find a NA engine that give 200Nm la, that alone is already a big win from skyactiv thumbup.gif

Better stay away from VW and cars that use dry clutch/DSG it is proven to be quite problematic in Malaysia

Anyway jetta is cheaper than m3 now, it used to be the on the same range as m6
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spot on! thumbup.gif
yup dry clutch not suitable in malaysia coz here got many season. haha.
jetta now buy 1 car free 10 freebies just to catch buyer.

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post Mar 16 2016, 12:38 PM

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QUOTE(XiuKeong @ Mar 15 2016, 05:28 PM)
Buy 1 car, get 10 times service laugh.gif
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Can't argue anymore rclxs0.gif
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post Mar 17 2016, 04:54 PM

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QUOTE(chickenshit36 @ Mar 17 2016, 11:38 AM)
carbon in motion get the bodykit from mazda as well?

gloss black, wonder how it looks with my meteor grey color?
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QUOTE(amduser @ Mar 17 2016, 01:36 PM)
i'm not sure whether they get the bodykit from mazda, but the bodykit sure look the same as OEM one

i also wonder if black will look good with meteor grey, since we both driving the same color tongue.gif
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QUOTE(aimeh @ Mar 17 2016, 02:57 PM)
If is the mazda OEM kits, I would say black look nicer
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Gloss black look nice with meteor grey.
Two tone color is look better than all one plain color.
M3 fb group got many members did this two tone color combination biggrin.gif
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post Mar 17 2016, 05:04 PM

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QUOTE(gnoy @ Mar 17 2016, 03:17 PM)
hey guys, i have a few issues and questions on my m3 and would appreciate any advice.

1. Every once in a while, there's a loud cracking sound around my dashboard, it sounded like a stone hitting the windshield. At first i thought there was stone hitting my windshield and i was scared but this kept happening for 5 months since i got my car, now i am sure it is not stone hitting my windshield cause i dont see any stones everytime this happen. I start to suspect the sound came from my dashboard, probably some plastic parts in the dashboard which cause this sound? Anyone of you experience the same thing can tell me where the sound came from?

2. i notice a hissing sound around front passenger seat everytime i go over road that's not very even. the sound is constant like some part is loosen. My friend manage to trace and it seems to be coming from under the passenger seat. There's a black box thingy with wires, but i checked everything is sturdy. Again would like to get some advice is you guys had encounter this? my 10k service is due in 2 months, thought i should find out the problem and tell them to fix it.

3. Passenger seat reclining adjustment lever is very 'tight', need to use a lot of force to pull it only can recline. I'm afraid someday it will break the thing. Does yours pull easily?

4. Not a problem but just want to know whats the average FC you guys considered normal. My FC averagely around 8L/100km, 50% highway 50% city drive. Is this considered ideal? normally full tank i can travel around 500KM only with 2 bars left. I read some can go 600KM+. I tried to sail smooth whenever i can, but also some heavy footed driving when i'm alone and in highway.

5. Had some scratches on my bumper, meteor gray sad.gif is EZY Touch Up Paint any good? or will it come out as ugly patches and better to leave it as is?
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1. Already answered by other members. But this never happened to me.
2. Happened once. Try playing with adjustable switch without sitting on the seat. I mean adjust your seat at every point. Somehow that worked for me.
3. yup very tight. new thing always tight biggrin.gif
4. thats normal with your current driving condition.
5. im using ezy touch up and 99% (if not 100%) like real color. just never forget to apply clear coat after that so that the paint "blend" perfectly with current body paint.

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post Mar 17 2016, 05:17 PM

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QUOTE(gnoy @ Mar 17 2016, 05:10 PM)
great! thanks for the info. is your car meteor gray as well? mind showing some photo of your result? smile.gif
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you mean the touch up? i only applied once which is on the side mirror. will share photo later but cant see much the diff cause as i said 99% as real color. yup meteor grey smile.gif

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post Mar 18 2016, 08:42 AM

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QUOTE(chickenshit36 @ Mar 18 2016, 07:44 AM)
Bro can share some pics of gloss black Bodykit with meteor grey? Hehe

Oh just saw miss hanz did it
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yeah, awesome, isn't? rclxms.gif
someone here also did red trim on his meteor grey + gloss black bodykits.
forgot his name. pic can find in V7 thread

here it is. https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=76192562

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post Mar 18 2016, 08:47 AM

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QUOTE(lkjoe77 @ Mar 17 2016, 09:01 PM)
the touch up paint is ugly.....LOL I tried
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which brand you used?
apply on small or huge surface?
undoubtedly touch up need skill, patience and great workmanship.
at least 3 times i redid the touch up until then only got satisfied flex.gif
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post Mar 21 2016, 08:45 AM

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QUOTE(Tech26 @ Mar 18 2016, 12:20 PM)
Any member here white car with Bodykit?? Can share ur beloved car photo here like MissHanz...
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QUOTE(aimeh @ Mar 18 2016, 12:22 PM)
white with black sure OKĀ  rclxms.gif
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QUOTE(Tech26 @ Mar 18 2016, 12:51 PM)
Now I'm conflicting in choosing either black Bodykit or OEM White Bodykit.. its hard to see a white car with white Bodykit on the road..
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here some more: https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=76421553

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post Mar 21 2016, 09:36 AM

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QUOTE(amduser @ Mar 19 2016, 10:08 AM)
Cheapest I found is Sierra Glow SG5 @ rm950 for m3, so far I'm satisfy with the water beading, after rain can see the side of the car and the hood is dry, only some flat area will collect water

Just now I went to sungai besi SC and check they say my SCBS is working fine from their diagnostic tool, and the brake pedal not smooth is normal shocking.gif

When I tell the mechanic I suspect my SCBS is not working they say m3 HS doesn't have the feature only m6 2.5L has it doh.gif he even not convinced then ask me bring him to my car doh.gif

Their mechanic don't know the car spec one is it?
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I think what they mean by "brake pedal not smooth is normal" is ABS feature.

QUOTE(tbcheese @ Mar 19 2016, 01:14 PM)
Is it possible to set the driver's side request button to only unlock the driver's door?

Tried the instruction in the manual and it didn't work.
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Can't because our version dont have door lock switch:
The switch is like this: user posted image
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post Mar 21 2016, 11:13 AM

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QUOTE(Rubz77 @ Mar 21 2016, 10:50 AM)
Hullo peeps,

I went for a test drive of the High Spec...i like what i see and the drive is good. The interior is a kind of cramped or "cosy" if want for a better term...Lol. Currently driving an Inspira 2.0..getting tired of it..or shall I say bored of it.
Engine is smooth revving but the tyre roar is ohmy.gif although its about the same level as the  Inspira which is riding on 60-series tyres Michellin Primacy ST3. Shows how bad the Inspira's wheel well soundproofing is  =.=
After that i went to test the Passat...itchy backside since the Passat is on Promo at about the same price as Mazda  tongue.gif

Of coz can't compare lah..2 different segments...The Passat no doubt is a much refined vehicle, very powerful too. But its at its at the end of its life cycle and god knows what the resale value will be in 4-5 years time. And i think i'm not ready for a D-Segment Conti at the moment, even though the Passat's pricing is very tempting.
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how much for passat now?
just to know brows.gif
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post Mar 21 2016, 11:24 AM

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QUOTE(Rubz77 @ Mar 21 2016, 11:18 AM)
Passat is RM116,000 with OTR at abt RM120,000. Selling fast though...the VW showrooms were packed. According to the salesperson, there's about 1000 units nationwide and since the promo started last week, 600 units have been taken up.
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wow, really? 170k to 120k. so how bout jetta? tongue.gif
for me jetta looks attractive than passat. unless for passat cc.
normal passat not much hp just higher torque at lower rpm thus feel more pickup.

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