dear all,

i am trying to "revive" my old NCP42 vios.
it get a new paintjob and other minor upgrades.
of the upgrades im thinking is the key.
i am still using the stock Cobra alarm and wondering if i can transfer the board/chip into the new key as below.

any alternative recommendation is much appreciated.

Thanks for the feedback, man ! Mine is the very first gen (2004) with cobra alarm.
I might give it a try and get a silicone cover.

The more I drive, the more I like my NCP42. :-) despite of all the part replacement.

Agreed with the statement. Might as well change everything while u at it.

Also, anyone here using a subframe or anti roll bar.
Looking to improve the hell out of vios handling.
Not gonna turbo and will go NA until end of time.
My vios is currently clocked 220,000++ km :-)

Does anyone here has a factory OEM 2-din radio wiring diagram for NCP42 ? I'm trying to learn more about my Vios and will try to attempt installing a aftermarket player.

Assistance and advice is much appreciated.

Thank you

bumping own request.

on another unrelated matter, my new suspension setup kept hitting my fender even on the slightest bump.
posted this issue in another forum and hopefully someone is able to assist.

I just picked up my NCP42 few days ago and the tires kept hitting the fender.
the parts that were installed for the entire suspension were:

1. APM Performax Absorber
2. APM Performax Spring
3. 250mm spacer
4. Front lower arm
5. KYB front absorber bush
6. KYB Front Absorber Mounting
7. SILICONE SATAY BUSH

its driving me crazy. its lowered and the stance is nice but hitting the fender each time is stupidly driving me nuts.

the cheapest solution
1. install spring buffer
2. install back the stock spring
3. Change to lower profile tires (do not wish to do this as i just changed 2 months ago)

any advice is much appreciated.

I was going for the 'stance' look. And u r right. The spacer might be culprit. Same feedback I got from 0to100.

I'll test your theory by end of the week and report back.

Thanks again.

Indeed it runs like hell. I have removed the spacer last weekend and no rubbing since then. I thought of testing till end of week and report back.

Thanks for the feedback and solution.


Also, anyone here installed a subframe braces before?
Do they serve any purpose?

I'm getting a front struts tower bar first when I get the chance.

At the moment, I'll stick to my 195 and utilize it until the next change.

So far when I searched online, there are 2 types of 'safety' bar.
1. Anti roll bar
2. Rear tower strut bar.

I believed the one u mentioned with hollowed bar is the rear strut bar.




Just wanted to know more feedback on which is the best choice for the rear.

Thank you all for advice and feedback.

So anti roll bar. This bar is out of budget at the moment.
Will hunt for a front tower strut bar first.

No much concern. My battery was removed for days while in workshop. Like u said, only the clock and other settings on the radio will be reset.
Also,.check the condition on the alternator. When was the last time it was overhauled, since it's a 2005 model.
Mine's a 2004

i got this few days ago. its the easiest way to know your current battery status. also, this is the cheapest ones among other sellers. i bought two.
i havent actually measure it using a voltmeter but its a point of reference at the moment.

I overhauled my engine few years back and loving my vios by the day. its an old model but it has its value.

its either your sister sell the VIOS when the value is still there OR start overhauling.
if u see my post earlier on, ive change the entire suspension system.

Remax Alien