Is it a stub or a shark fin one? I have my original one. 😂

I wonder if I should sell it to you or not.

Never rotated?
For your next purchase you can try either CC6 (quiet, long life, comfortable) or Kumho Ecsta PS31 (water performance and agility)

Pretty sure you'd just have to pry it with your bare hands. If not, cover a plastic squeegee/expired card with a cloth and pop it out. It's held by double sided-tape.



Projector?
You can try Osram Nightbreaker halogens. But there's 4300K LEDs that's like OEM HIDs in colour output. Great for my reflectors during dry/wet driving.


Also, those who owns 2017+ Vios with Dual VVTI + CVT can try to update your ECU.
It will be exactly the same as the new Vios/Yaris in terms of throttle response.


Who's going to the service center soon? Can try to ask. It's free I've heard.

Now using Seoul Y19 CSP chip (4300k) H4. Satisfied lah. Also peace of mind during roadblocks.
My previous one 3 way LED kaput after a year.

Yes. You can just tell 'em your gearbox felt sluggish during low crawl speeds/acceleration. They'll adjust and reflash with the new update. From a logical standpoint, same engine/drivetrain should have the same settings lah. Unless they have presets for each model code. As far as I know, the new Vios yaris is still NCP150.

But don't take my words for it as I also just found out. Try to ask for it and feel the difference.

Projector or reflector?

Like applying some plastic lubrication product (makes black plastic shine). Can be bought in any supermarket.

It is HIR2 type for projector G spec. Can search in online shopping apps or FB. They do sell them. It's all plug and play.

Pickup is bad, it will burden your lower arm as Vios as a tendency to get bad lower arm faster. Also the steering rack will get more stress also.

Just change to 195/55/R15 tyres with 7jj max width rims. Trade them in and you might save some cash. Get OEM rims (compatible rims from stock cars) if you don't want fancy ones. But if you do, there's plenty out there. Thai/Malaysian rims are fine. Second is Taiwan. Don't go for China rims.

Reputable rim brands: Raxxer, Advanti, Lenso.
Thailand copy: TCK manufactured rims for "Japanese brands".

Plenty of good shops out there. If you're in KL, King of Rims & KeanLeeHin (Google/FB can be found)

This post has been edited by Chyan: Jun 9 2019, 02:28 AM

Tbh anywhere can. As I'm not from KL, you might have to ask someone you know on this.

FC in city with full tank will give u less than 350km under normal throttling. No joke.

You can find Syn Jin Tyre (KK) on Facebook. They're good with tons of selection and honest pricing. Just make sure you follow my advise here. You can WhatsApp/messenger/call them up.

What's your car colour?




This post has been edited by Chyan: Jun 9 2019, 01:38 PM

With my personal experience, gloss black is hard to maintain. Once there's water spots etc, it'll look "matte".

So matte black, gunmetal will look great on a 15" tyre.



Can't go wrong with these.



This post has been edited by Chyan: Jun 9 2019, 04:15 PM

Can't go wrong with those also. If you get bored of it can sell or trade. People would still want it. Just keep your receipts.

If you want GX or TRD (2017+), it's around 1-1.5k. PU/ABS material.
Can try Sun Brothers Auto Putatan (FB).

This post has been edited by Chyan: Jun 9 2019, 06:33 PM

Your speedo might be slightly affected. Not wise to go beyond the 4% rule. Your fenders might kena also if fully tilted to the left/right.

195/55/R15 is the best compromise between comfort and stability.
I've changed to Kakimotor Zerone Springs last year. Still doing good. 60 is very bouncy during speedier cornering mind you.

Exactly.

Usually you guys opt for semi or fully? If semi <10k is fine. Won't be that clean also.


Oh yeah. Please ask for ECU update for your Vios DVVTi CVT (2017+) from 0000 to 0020. Brand new car.

This post has been edited by Chyan: Jun 10 2019, 05:01 PM

Can check your service schedule:
NCP93: https://toyota.com.my/media/document/attach...os-Maxcheck.pdf

I advice to check undercarriage, lower arm, suspension, steering & engine parts wear&tear.

Still have warranty? If not you can go to vmax garage. The guy is well known for fixing Vios and upgrade parts. Refurbished and new included.



Needs proper diagnostics. It can be anything. Worn down gaskets, loose hose, dried hose, soot built-up in pistons, etc.

You can opt for Kayaba RS pro for shocks. OEM Vios shocks are from Kayaba also.

My BIL just overhauled his NCP42 and it cost around 2.2K with misc parts and labour. 230k car.

This post has been edited by Chyan: Jun 11 2019, 09:35 PM

Maybe Nam Sing Car Repair @ Bayan Lepas. I heard good reviews over there.

Don't be a slave to the SC requests. Most of the things beyond the service routine is optional (sometimes redundant also) including A/C servicing.
You can opt to do it outside no harm there.

Engine flushing is only effective after 100k or rough use tbh.
Don't take my word for it. Here's an article worth a read and make your choice.
https://www.total-serbia.rs/en/advice-and-p...gine-flush.html

A supposed ECU update to mimic the same throttle response as new Vios/Yaris.

Can try other SC as it's not a centralised issue. Better go to a bigger SC. Only higher pangkat technies are able to do such operations.

This post has been edited by Chyan: Jun 13 2019, 01:46 PM

In between the dash and engine bay. Low speed acceleration will not jerk like rubber band already. Try subtle acceleration during jam preferably 5-20kmh, you'll feel the inability of the gearbox to decide what to do with its gear.

A pretty common CVT disadvantage. It will reduce it but not completely eliminate the issue.






They urge you to do it? Not the other way around or keeping coy about it?

It's supposed to be free eh.

[quote=carerra,Jun 21 2019, 01:59 PM]
[quote=Chyan,Jun 17 2019, 10:53 AM]
In between the dash and engine bay. Low speed acceleration will not jerk like rubber band already. Try subtle acceleration during jam preferably 5-20kmh, you'll feel the inability of the gearbox to decide what to do with its gear.

A pretty common CVT disadvantage. It will reduce it but not completely eliminate the issue.
In order to update the ECU, do they need to open the dashboard?
Yes, felt the jerk at low speed especially when the AC is ON.
But after the update, will the FC become bad?
Thanks.

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No. It's in between the dash and hood compartment.

Still not bad I guess but you might lose some cents from the better response.

Transmission braking sound. Like "wook wook" aka "I don't know if I should speed up or slow down" moment.
Should be the same. Damn annoying.