their panel only limited to ecotint and 3m.

by the way, chances of u claim warranty due to windows tint, is almost as good as nil.....unless u really bad luck

This post has been edited by 2feidei: Nov 16 2018, 11:48 AM

Then possible lah....but, the risk of do something wrong, actually I more worried tint film and the workmanship when they tint, coz they they did a lousy job, or quality of tint film no good, it will peel off, air bubble or dust trap on windows.

Other potential error is some newbie tint, spray too much water, then, sip into the car electronics.

Oh, that one not outside panel lah....that one SA side deal with the shop will affect warranty also lah if they want to make issue out of u. Not sure about u, but, my experience, if I go do outside, inquire around, the price cannot lower than what SA offer one (for same brand lah). Reason because the shop oledi kaotim with the SA, not to undercut SA and pissed them off just for 1 customer, but, lost potential of future customer. Old car, maybe yes.

Actually, the price can nego one......as rule of thumb, u can nego up to 30-40% from the initial price they offer u one.....this is what I got.

The technique (hope OP don't banned me for derailed topic)

1. Use time as your advantage. Immediately after book car, ask SA what panel he got. Don't stick to just 1 brand, instead state your requirement, ask for proposal which brand or tint model fit your requirement, at least 2 brand. Never ever tell them your budget outright. Yeah, u can let them guess, but, never tell them specifically.
2. Some SA will be lazy, direct ask u talk to their "agent" at tint shop (bingo), some SA will do it on your behalf. Try to talk direct to tint shop, instead of SA. Tell SA u mau visit tint shop, to see their workmanship, their workshop condition coz quality of tint is same for same brand, but what differs is the workmanship. Purpose is to get to know PIC at tint shop, don't forget to give them your contact with them.
3. When u at shop, further understand different type of model they have and the price. This can be done via website also. But, price, u need to take photo lah. That's why I said, never let them know your budget, just tell them your requirement, then, at shop, go +/- 1 or 2 level model within your requirement to see the price (usually this price is higher than SA offer u one, but, u already know how much discount u got).
4. Then, start negotiating, direct with the shop, cc your SA, as courtesy. Reason, coz u duwan SA to hold too much info. See which shop can give u better price and/ or better "upgrade" quality tint that u had in mind

Good luck and happy negotiating

nonsense....they will more than happy to tint 100%, zero light visibility for u provided that u tell them specifically, JPJ or police saman u responsible.

don't think so lah.....u tell your SA u want the tint requirement that u want, I am sure they have it within the same brand one. And, tell him/ her specifically u fully aware the risk of JPJ/ PDRM saman, u bear yourself.....

Even brand like Llumar/ V-Kool/ etc also got tint that cannot pass JPJ test one...it is matter u dare to put or not. Coz if u kena stop, they will not be held responsible. But, those they claim pass one, if u kena saman, u go back and ask them settle it.

The process is usually (I kena one time, long long time ago, mistaken identity) Come saman ekor say my tint too dark, but, in first place, my car never tint, so, ask me bring car to JPJ office. Take leave go there, show them the letter, a officer will come follow u with equipment to measure, but, one look, already know my car never tint, so, no need test. Straight cancel off the saman.

But, according to what I learned, if u kena saman, either they have equipment measure on spot, failed, issued saman, then, ask u to removed it, send it to puspakom to check. Then, ok, pass, u pay saman (not sure pay first or remove first), then, only u can close case.

But, if u tint above what allowed, then, of course u need pay the summon yourself, u need to pay the cost of removal (unless u DIY) and then, if u want to re-tint back, u pay again lor.

But, if u tint within the limit, u show it to them, then, ask them either they removed it for u on the spot so u can go puspakom to settle, re-tint, foc for u.

Anyway....mine is done in KL

No worries.....actually, I let the SA do it for me also.....but, I just tell him, I want to know or get involve with the "package" I choose, i.e. indirectly I nego the price, but, then, he kaotim with all the paperwork.

End of day, I just collect 1 car from 1 source.

My opinion is that, after house, car is most expensive item I will buy. Plus, within car cost, other "expensive" item will be tints (unless u into ICE kaki, then, another different story), so, better invest some time for it lor.

Unless ur time spend to do all these, u can easily covered back with your income

For me, I do tinting and coating, I manage to saved almost 30% or rm2.4k from initial price. Of course, only after few stage of nego lah, first stage, usually, they will straight away offer u one, say from SA discount/ package deal with car dealer, etc.....which usually 10%....the balance is really depends how hard u drive the nego

Of course, the value saved will differs from the package u choose lah, higher package, higher value saved lor....lower package lower value saved lor...but, rule of thumb, should be 20-30% average. Anything more, u really sifu, I want to learn from u

This post has been edited by 2feidei: Nov 16 2018, 05:24 PM

maybe.....due to smaller market, the product range they carry might be lesser.....or maybe Penang car owner all very law abiding person one, won't tint above JPJ compliant.

of course lah, RM500 for good quality tint is like u want to pay RM2 for 1 plate of nasi lemak ayam goreng

For FL City, when your remote battery dead, u open the door with key come with remote. Then, you "touch" or "circled" the remote to your start engine button to "pair" your remote with the sensor at the start engine button. Your car will start and alarm will off. This what the SA told me lah when I collect the car, what if battery remote died.

And, he also mentioned, don't ever lost the remote, it cost RM1k plus just to duplicate, not even change the alarm system, which will cost RM4k plus, cannot do it outside. This one not sure true or not lah.

Yes, I agreed as Honda introduced new model, they cut a lot of features, I owned a 2009 model, noticed a lot of features or little little stuff, not so obvious had been cut, example, used to have umbrella storage area under backseat, cut. Below radio, there was small compartment, cut. Driver side, used to have empty card slot, good for keep name card, etc, cut. Front arm rest storage, use to have a little slot to keep Touch n go card (away from prying eyes and heat) + pen. Removed. And, disc brake for rear, removed, replaced with drum brake. Is drum brake better or disc brake better for rear, I dunno, I leave it to car expert.

Of course, they replace it with more noticeable features, like start engine, no more "washing machine type dial" for air-con touchscreen audio system, cruise control, handsfree kit, keyless entry, leather seat (I am comparing the previous generation top range vs current top range model lah)

Just got the car last week, still exploring.....btw, anyone face any problem connecting the audio system to your phone? Mine, it can pair, but, I cannot sync my phone to the system. Mine is Apple running on iOS 12.1. Ask SA, he also don't know. Please help, thanks



This post has been edited by 2feidei: Nov 19 2018, 10:00 AM

True, but, in matters of fairness, also include what additional features in fl vs prefl

Don't waste money......it won't mirror when your car is moving, not in P and handbrake up. To do that, you need another connecting cable to bypass it.

Anyone got problem sync the phone contact, music, etc into the audio system? I just manage to pair the phone via bluetooth, but, unable to sync the rest. Please help

No, no.....sync during power....anyway, done it after multiple trial and error....it the phone setup that blocked, not the HU unit.

Wait for phone to sync again. To be sure, going to test it again later.

Guys...I think the issue of voiding warranty, according to Honda Malaysia rule (btw, I am not representative of Honda, I just talk talk to people only) is that whenever u didn't follow their recommended service interval and use their authorized parts at their authorized center, then, your warranty is void, coz their perception is your car being handled by incompetent persons or not not being service at all or the parts did not pass to meet Honda requirement. Anyway, this is their very strict interpretation lah, how well it can be defended in court, I am not sure lah, coz I am not lawyer, neither I consider myself technical competent in automotive engineering, but, like majority of people, to avoid argument and have peace of mind, I rather keep it at honda service center eventhough it more expensive and the service bit slow, pain in ass.

Delay mod/ DIY after warranty period mean got to wait after 5 years lor That time, the enthusiastic not there jor or many will be itchy to change to new car jor

I kena few times....cost RM20 per piece at SC

I mean the previous City

Not sure same size or not, but, I suspect same, generic across City and Jazz. Maybe even Accord

Sorry, newbie question here.....with the FL HUD model, can u play any video on it via USB thumdrive? Or, video from your phone via bluetooth?

Thinking should I get the bypass cable

This post has been edited by 2feidei: Nov 22 2018, 01:22 PM

lel....so many restriction, and with your comment of crappy experience, forget it then

but, what if my video size is bigger? Will they resize it? Better reso?

Honestly speaking, chances of me watching video in car, nearly nil.....

Plus, current stock HU, u cannot mirror your phone to the HU right? Example like can I mirror waze to it?

Lel I thought it due to dust or the camera dirty when I first saw it.....now, it make sense, but, I sort of used to it already.

So marfan to convert.........I am a lazy person. Forget it.