I'm using this cheapo TPMS from PRC which I bought for RM70 during Lazada sala
TPMS

The sensors are easy to install, but very easy to be stolen too.
Those using internal sensors are very mafan to configure as during rotation time, have to inform the tyre shop staff which sensors go to which rims.

I used to inflate 270-280 kPa but the ride feels bumpy.
If the SC inflate to 330, after a spirited run or long drive, the pressure might reach 350, which is the maximum rated pressure for the stock Toyo 19"

This post has been edited by widget: May 8 2019, 04:53 PM

Yours' is 17" or 19" tyre?
If 19", 220 is kinda low

For TPMS with external sensors, installation is straight forward as you just replace the stock tyre valve caps with the sensors.
The risk is that any itchy hand can easily unscrew and steal the sensors.

So far this tool is still good as it serves the need.
There are other more expensive TPMS which can also link to you handphone, etc

No additional display needed but you need to install the apps in your handphone.
Normally these sensors are using bluetooth to connect to your handphone.

Installing these TPMS sensors won't void your warranty

This post has been edited by widget: May 9 2019, 04:01 PM

Locally, I only know Fobo TPMS
Fobo

Or you can consider this Xiaomi TPMS as it also has mobile apps, but the sensors need to be installed inside the wheel.
Xiaomi

Thanks for sharing.
You manage to save around RM50 from SC list price and yet you get 3-years MPC membership.

Good enough for my need and at affordable price of around RM70-80, costs less than a full tank of petrol.

This TPMS will automatically power-on or wake-up from standby when it detects vibration or impact such as closing the door or boot.
It will goes into standby when there are no impact or vibration after certain pre-set minutes but it will also goes into standby if stuck in a non-moving or slow moving traffic jam.
Need to press any of the button to wake the TPMS from stand-by

It comes with micro-USB cable too.
It has internal battery too and it will still work at night (without pluggin the USB cable) if the battery is not depleted.

My SA said if really in emergency, just pump RM10-20 of normal diesel just enough to get you to the next station which have Euro5.

This post has been edited by widget: May 14 2019, 08:10 AM

It comes with anti-theft nuts and also a mini wrench to unscrew the caps.
But I don't bother to use the anti-theft nuts as I find it is more convenient to just use my hands to tighten the caps.

With low cost of ownership, if got itchy hands want to steal the caps, I'll just let it be

I've insured RM2k for the pass 2 insurance policies but never claim windscreen replacement so far.
If want to include better tint for windscreen, maybe can increase the coverage to RM2.5k to 3k

If go back to Mazda SC for replacement, I believed Rm2k should be good.

But there are members who changed their ws outside of SC and this shop will arrange everything from insurance claim to tinting, within the coverage amount.
Some said RM1.6k is enough for third-party windscreen and the shop will use the few hundreds RM extra to include tinting too.

For me, personally I will change at SC for peace of mind, but then I need to be ready to fork another RM1k or so for good quality front ws tint.

I was told that while you might save 10% by renewing online or walk-in to any Berjaya Sompo branch, you will lose the 10-year betterment clause.
Bermaz insurance guy and my SA told me that the betterment clause is valid only if you renew via Bermaz or dealer

This privilege only if you renew Berjaya-Sompo insurance at Bermaz/branch


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I see.
That’s what Bermaz insurance guy and the SA told me. Guess they want to earn their commissions too. They told me I have to continue with the Berjaya-Sompo insurance from them to enjoy the benefit.

As for your insured WS, did your SA mention if you can select your tint or they will use back Konica Skytint?

Reached 40k yesterday after 15 months ownership.
The 420Nm of torque is really addictive
Friday morning will be major servicing at Glenmarie



I went down to eXcite Audio at Ara Damansara yesterday to "look see look see" some Focal speakers to replace the stock speakers, but have not decided yet

This post has been edited by widget: May 22 2019, 03:53 PM

Did not get the chance to demo the speakers as they are more like wholesaler / cash & carry and they have partner shops where buyers can do the installation.

Warranty the same as current batch, 5 years or 100k km.
Only free servicing for our batch is 3 years or 60k

My daily work drive is on DUKE and NKVE, cannot really speed on KV highways bro
The most is 120km/h with RPM around 2k.
Still OK lah as averaging 700km for full tank

Only when balik kampung can really tekan the acceleration and don't care of the FC

I believed the warranty is for factory defect to major parts like engine, gearbox, electrical/ECU etc.
Only consumable and wear & tear parts like battery, brake pad, disc, suspension, etc have shorter warranty period, which is normal for other car makers too.
Have to read the manual and service book to know more on the warranty

This post has been edited by widget: May 23 2019, 08:49 AM

Rumours has it that the 2.5T AWD it will be priced closed to 2.2D AWD as the 2.2D AWD will no longer be available, making the 2.5T the only AWD variant for CX-5

During my 40k major servicing, the SC also checked the thickness of the brakepads.
After 40k of driving, all brakepads still have about 8mm thickness or so, with minimum thickness is 2mm.

I've decided to KIV the speaker upgrades first as yesterday I went to Jack's place to do body soundproofing for the roof, 4 doors and bonnet.
When driving back, the missus noticed that the sound from the stock speakers improved a lot, as the soundstaging is much better with the sound now seems to be coming from the center of the front windscreen, clearer stereo separation and the bass has more solid thump. All this is without playing with the bass and treble adjustment.
The only complaint is that the high is not as crisp to my liking and had to increase 2 notch on the treble equaliser.