Seems reasonable For EA Auto... the OCT itself costs quite a lot from them, so cleaning is not much more

Mild Boost Optimisation. Just a name by EA Autoworks for their CFE remap

I asked and got mine replaced. No changes to noise level. Vibration has been reduced a lot.

They still don't last. Just buy aftermarket mounting set like Provision.

Someone mentioned rm370 online for parts alone. Try asking a spare parts shop

Just ask.. since the damper is considered a recall too

Point 6 - CVT3+ has very little whine on Suprima, or at least it's far from being as loud as the CVT3 found on older Preve Turbos. The delay in CVT is very minimal for the Suprima compared to the rest of proton cars with Punch gearbox, and it's much better after the latest TCU/ECU update and damper recall. The engine/transmission mountings become less of a problem with the new damper, which reduces vibration by quite a lot. Worth the Rm700 if it's not under warranty. It is still far from feeling like "toyota cvt" unlike what some people claim, but nonetheless it's still a very much needed change.

I hardly read about wheel bearing problems, so where did you read about it? Fuse box issue seems to be mostly affecting the Preve, and is actually quite a cheap fix for those with electrical knowledge as far as I know.

This post has been edited by TDUEnthusiast: Oct 29 2018, 09:16 PM

They only have to replace 1 litre of fluid for the recall. According to the foreman i was talking they reuse the previous oil

That was my concern too. I went to have my CVT serviced for the second time outside instead at EA Autoworks a day after the damper recall was completed. If you don't feel comfortable, get the oil changed. If you do it outside, make sure they use genuine Proton CVT fluid. If you don't plan on using original CVT fluid, ensure that the fluid you are getting is compatible with Punch's CVT, and that the colour is similar so it won't be detected by the service centre visually. I went with Rock Oil CVT fluid from EA Autoworks since it's supposed to be better than proton's CVT fluid.

Don't buy. Trust me. Stick with Toyota or even Honda if you don't want to deal with poor plastic quality and aftersales experience from Proton. The SAs are doing you a favour actually.

What exactly are you looking for in a car anyway? If space and practicality is what you're after, buy a Jazz or a Toyota Yaris when it comes out next year. Proton's plus point is only the handling (which in stock form for the Suprima is really good), and the safety. Everything else is mostly a half past six job done by their engineering team.

Congrats.. remember to always budget for early and regular servicing, and don't forget to make use of the warranty for any problems with the car. Avoid COSE if you don't want to waste your time waiting for simple jobs to be completed.

COSE alignment and air cond service only.. warranty claim process is consistently too slow. Find a good authorised SC. Balancing I do outside at a Michelin tyre plus dealer since they got much better balancing machines

Technically speaking, they will void the warranty for certain things on the car. Proton normally close one eye to such "modifications" however as they are beneficial. I have not faced any issues with warranty claims with an OCT installed. I don't have any grounding cables installed, so I can't comment on this, but just take note that any electrical related modification can and will easily void the warranty for wiring and related things since you are adding stuff that the designer did not spec in in the first place, even if it was cost related.

If you need to claim any warranty for any electrical/electronic parts or even mechanical parts, remove the cables before sending your car in.

This post has been edited by TDUEnthusiast: Dec 3 2018, 09:48 PM

Yup. They got a better version now

Usually no issue, but to be on the safe side, remove it in case there is a major warranty claim. You can ask Drex on how they rejected his gearbox claim when you visit him

Should not be a problem. Just make an appointment and when they call, tell them you want them to check for software updates, or ask your SA to do it and give you the service sheet as proof

When the steering is fully turned? If so, it should be normal. But check with the SC when you do your next service just in case it is a problem.

1) lousy material quality, potentially poor reliability
2) oil cooler hose bursting, gearbox problem, turbo problem, engine and transmission mounting short lifespan, radio, etc
3) really good handling without any mods. Changing to PS4 tyres makes it even better. You don't need to bother with anything else. Decent power output, better after remapping.

Depends on your level of acceptance. The poor material quality is mostly affecting the interior dashboard panels, air cond knobs etc.

Since you're going for a used Suprima, bear in mind the usual things you need to check when buying used cars, and go through the interior thoroughly, play with the air cond knobs and buttons etc.

Then ask for a really long test drive. Ensure that the gearbox doesn't have any abnormal jerking or slipping. Bring someone experienced with Punch CVT to help.

I haven't gotten my OCH changed at 40k km. Might change it at 45k or 50k when I reach that mileage since its still soft and there are no cracks (touched it during service).

I use Syntium 7000 since the beginning of ownership, and have used Liqui moly Ceratec and Nano WS2 extreme before. No issues so far. Oil change interval between 5 to 7k

Also look at the mileage and the service record. If official record stops abruptly @ very long ago, be wary of the car. Warranty is really important especially for a proton since it has so many things that can fail, unless it has already been 5 years.

Be wary of tampered mileage as well. Most used cars dealer do this to raise the value. If you do end up buying a used Suprima, it's better if you do a major service, which is to change the engine oil, timing belt and related parts, CVT Oil and filter, power steering fluid, brake fluid, coolant, etc, just in case the mileage adjustment was really huge. Years ago I went hunting for a used car with my friend... and I found one with a mileage of only 75k km... and when I opened the hood, 189xxx was written on the timing belt cover, which I believe is the last mileage change for timing belt. Used car dealers probably have gotten much smarter since then.

P/S: Just in case you're looking for a workshop recommendation, I suggest EA Autoworks at Bukit Jalil. Not the cheapest around, but you will be very satisfied with their workmanship and diligence. Get the throttle body/intercooler serviced as well perhaps along with an oil catch tank.

This post has been edited by TDUEnthusiast: Dec 12 2018, 11:00 PM