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phernut P
post Sep 23 2021, 01:26 PM

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hi all sifus, does anyone knows if x50's turbo will cooldown itself after turning off the engine like vw's?
phernut P
post Sep 26 2021, 09:27 PM

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can door visors solve this problem? (wind noise)
experienced it today, start to hear flflflflfllflflflfll at around 75-80+ kmh already sad.gif
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post Sep 30 2021, 06:06 PM

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hi guys, i hear very obvious and loud shhhhiuuuu sound (something like whistling from someone who doesn't know how to whistle) when at lowest fan setting from the ac.. is this normal?
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post Oct 7 2021, 12:13 PM

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QUOTE(ktek @ Sep 30 2021, 06:59 PM)
r u able record #short vid
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hmm can't quite catch the sound in the recording maybe because of frequency or I wasn't near the source enough..
maybe will try to find the source when have time
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post Oct 7 2021, 12:18 PM

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actually do we have to go to first service by the first month or by 1k mileage or whichever comes first?
SA told me whichever comes first but the service book only mention 1k km and did not state the months where other regular services did state the months and km whichever comes first

Also did you guys get free first service?
some say if according to chassis number if you are the first 30k customer should get free first service but a lot of SA did not mention about it


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post Oct 7 2021, 03:47 PM

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QUOTE(EBBattlefield @ Oct 7 2021, 12:39 PM)
service by km due to wear and tear from mileage (ie. you are moving)
service by time due to wear and tear due to idling  (ie. stuck in traffic jam)

other than that though, only servicing of lubricants and engine timing belt etc is necessary to run your car properly.
others, mostly SC wanna earn money laugh.gif
though they are mostly ok to go along with since it's something simple like changing aircon filter etc. not ask you to change wife

btw, if you live in klang, dont go to jalan kebun 4S center.
those idiots not only try to trick you into changing parts unnecessarily, up sale odd equipment, will also overcharge for noaml service
go to glenmarie or the one next to KESAS highway
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thanks for the info biggrin.gif
so we don't have to go back to the SC where we have collected our car?
not sure about the service quality of the 4S beside klang main road
phernut P
post Oct 8 2021, 04:22 PM

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QUOTE(death_nite @ Oct 7 2021, 03:53 PM)
My SA said 1k km or by the first month after u collected ur car whichever come first.

Btw, how to know we are the first 30k customer from chassis no? Is it referring to the last 5 digit no from chasis no?

If yes mine is 19k. Only got free labour for the first 3 services. ☹️
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not sure about that first 30k car get free first service thing.. dunno is rumor or fact
phernut P
post Oct 8 2021, 05:14 PM

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QUOTE(death_nite @ Oct 8 2021, 04:59 PM)
I read the news when it was launch.
It said the first 30k book before 31st dec 2020 will received 5 times free labour services.

But a bit confusing cos those received their car earlier got free service instead especially the first 1k service. 😅

Hv sent email to proton. Waiting for their reply.

However from proton apps i only got 3 free labour service voucher.
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and also not sure if the first 30k is according to booking slip or chassis number
my SA also only told me I have 3 free labour service fee
hope to hear from your update soon bc Proton sure receive alot of customer complaints..

tbh feel like the real thing here is not about the first service free or not, it's more about the integrity or trustworthiness of PROTON and our SA
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post Oct 8 2021, 09:39 PM

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QUOTE(ycs @ Oct 8 2021, 08:23 PM)
the app's mileage range calc doesnt tally with the 12.6L/100km; strange calculation
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are you sure the mileage you get was set to 0 since last refuel? and how much did you fill last time? rmb to minus it with the remaining fuel you had when you refuel and use it to divide the mileage
(correct me if im wrong im bad at calculations)
that's quite a heavy right foot tho XD


btw don't be too mindful on the fuel consumption because that'll prolly make you feel frustrated and you won't be changing your car anytime soon because of the fuel consumption right? whistling.gif
just enjoy the ride~
unless the numbers went crazy then probably there's something wrong with the fuel system or sensor
phernut P
post Oct 14 2021, 04:02 PM

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has anyone sprayed their rims black? how much does it usually cost?
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post Oct 15 2021, 02:27 PM

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QUOTE(sanakim @ Oct 15 2021, 12:39 AM)
Hi friends,

Finally got my car first week Oct after waiting since first week Nov last year. Overall, I give the X50 Flagship 9/10 realistically for the price and it was definitely worth the wait. To be clear, it's a best $/performance, not absolute performance or quality of life (see cons).

Context: All in all ~11 months from LOU to delivery for Flagship Red. I had to change color from white to red else SA said may queue to next year. I needed the car urgently and worry no more SST rebate extension so I just took it. Anyway, fell in love with the Red color now. Previously driving Hyundai Elantra and I test drove all P1 + P2 models including Ativa and X70; Vios G, GRS, City V, RS Hybrid, 2021 and Civic TCP.

Still went for X50 for best value for money. Here are my top 3 pros and cons:

Pros:
1. 1.5TGDi + 7DCT combo is fantastic. Never short of torque under normal driving conditions; smooth take off with minimal turbo lag. Can use Sports Mode if you want more but prepared to make emergency brake tongue.gif
2. ICC system works well on Malaysian roads and stop-go ICC is a game changer. My friends say driving car is like playing console game now. No need to turn wheel or press foot pedals
3. Proton Link app is fantastic way to interact with your car; you only believe when you try remote engine start or unlock car with your phone!
4. 360 camera has dynamic lines and is quite functional, although not HD (unlike static lines in entry level Japanese cars)
5. Lynk & Co brakes really feel solid; never a moment of unsure braking. OTOH, ICC braking may be a bit sudden and jerky if not used to it

Cons:
1. Ultra long wait time of ~1 year is really not practical for many buyers who need cars urgently. This is a national car, not a limited edition Tesla Roadster.
2. Loud 'clunk' whenever Auto Brake Hold takes over, either at traffic stop or when using Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) -> Can deactivate Auto Brake Hold to remove noise
3. Infotainment sucks
3a. No Apple Car Play. Period. Have to live with it unless you don't mind voiding warranty with third party sound system upgrades
3b. No way to turn off Hi Proton system; I don't mind it being a feature but please allow users right to turn off. It's a convenience feature, not a safety features
3c. GKUI 19 sucks; JOOX needs subscription, only can use QDlink else it's a waste of the 10.25" display

Complaints from other forummers that I'm OK with:
1. Wind noise issue: Nah, it's non-issue for me especially when you have some music on
2. Sound system over bluetooth not great due to weak DAC or bluetooh codec, obvious crossover low/high amp profile causing non-linear amplification and distortions: however can solve by playing music through QDlink (I use iPhone). I think sound system is fantastic for the car segment and price
3. High petrol consumption: It's a >RM100k car tuned with high power/weight ratio; it is quite reasonable IMO
4. Turbo lag: whatchu talking about? I think the acceleration is top-tier for its price.

Let me know if you have any questions on X50 itself or comparisons with similar price range cars. I almost went with Civic TCP but couldn't wait for 11th Gen and wanted to save the price difference for other life projects. I am very happy owner and look forward to driving it every day.
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same, almost went for Civic TCP (placed booking), but it was also a long queue so have to wait. Knowing that the 10th gen civic has been lying around for some time already, so prolly 11th gen will be rolling out soon.
Then MCO hit and news about x50 rolled out too, then decided to go for x50, no regrets nod.gif

another annoying thing is that if you want to use Waze/Google Maps instead of the built-in navigation via QDLink, you cannot turn off your phone display or else the 10.25" display wont show the map too.

I saw a lot of people went for DSP (plug and play) and got beautiful sound out of the original speaker of x50, or you can simply try some EQ settings recommended by some other x50 owners (for free of course biggrin.gif )
it still boils down to your budget and how great you want your music quality coming out from your car

I agree with the point of having an option to turn off Hi Proton because sometimes you said something that sounds like 'Hi, Proton' then it came out to interrupt, I have told 'her' to shut up multiple times already doh.gif
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post Oct 15 2021, 02:31 PM

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QUOTE(EBBattlefield @ Oct 14 2021, 05:00 PM)
why?  dry.gif
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because I saw another x50 with black rims lookin quite cool blush.gif
no money to go for rims, so asking for spray whistling.gif
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post Oct 17 2021, 12:20 PM

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QUOTE(-kytz- @ Oct 17 2021, 04:08 AM)
Hey guys, 30% VLT for the rear windscreen is it too dark when checking the mirror at night?

And how much VLT % for you guys' sunroof? I'm deciding between 30% and 50% VLT. During the day time I would like some light to enter the cabin but at the same time don't want it to be too hot.
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I think 30% is fine, still can see unless you feel that your vision isn't that good at night.

for the sunroof usually tinting shop will recommend very low VLT. I got mine for 5%, but still depends on the TSER value of the tint because the sunroof can easily allow heat to enter the car aside from the front windscreen
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post Oct 17 2021, 01:12 PM

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QUOTE(sanakim @ Oct 17 2021, 12:28 PM)
BTW, anyone notice cabin burnt smell if you enter Sports mode and tekan 99? I am using internal air circulation aircon.
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even not in sport mode I already smell it when I press the pedal a little harder coming out from toll booth, probably because car still quite new
it's normal, but not advisable for you to tekan 99 your new car yet, need some mileage to break-in first, best to maintain under 3k rpm
phernut P
post Oct 18 2021, 03:00 PM

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QUOTE(sanakim @ Oct 17 2021, 10:35 PM)
Noted. Will take care a bit more and tekan less. Service booklet say till first 5,000km.. cannot wait so long weh hahaha devil.gif

Page 118 of X50 manual:
New Vehicle Running-in
The running-in of new vehicle is mainly to improve the surface quality and the friction and wear state of moving parts, so as to extend service life and save fuel. The user should run in the new vehicle according to the following requirements. The running-in period of the new vehicle is 5,000 km. Pay attention to the following guidelines at the initial stage of vehicle operation:
• Avoid depressing the accelerator pedal to the bottom during starting and running.
• In the running-in period, the vehicle should be driven on flat roads, and driving on the muddy road or sand road should be avoided.
• Avoid idling the engine.
• Avoid harsh acceleration.
• Avoid emergency braking in the first 300km of mileage.
• Do not run at same vehicle speed (high or low) for long time.
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wa, 5k km is too much tbh. the break-in period for new cars nowadays isn't as important as it is used to be, although it is still important.
2k km is enough already, or 2.5k for peace of mind.

however, user manual is there for us to provide maximum care for the vehicle so that manufacturers can save cost by lowering the chance of changing parts under warranty.
safest bet is 2.5k km, it is already sufficient for a new car's break-in/run-in period thumbsup.gif
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post Oct 20 2021, 05:20 PM

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QUOTE(The 1 Coward @ Oct 20 2021, 05:02 PM)
Does anyone knows how to set the LKS to Tactile as default setting?

I am really irritated by the Audio warning ...
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I've tried tactile before, the steering vibrates if it detects you leaving the lane without signal.. it doesn't feel great for me so i just turn LKS warning off. the warning sound is frustrating for me too
you can change these settings in the 'Vehicle' menu in your instrument cluster
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post Oct 20 2021, 05:26 PM

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Has anyone encountered this problem too? the carpet lock loosens from the floor and I wasn't able to screw it back. The screw at the bottom was sunk down abit..
told SC this problem when sending my car to service but returned me the same thing sad.gif
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post Oct 21 2021, 01:42 PM

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QUOTE(EBBattlefield @ Oct 21 2021, 10:58 AM)
the clips are general clips.

just need to identify which one.
hmm but the problem is the screw attached at the bottom somehow was sunken down so I wasn't able to screw the clip back, so its the base that has the problem, not the clip i guess sweat.gif
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post Oct 26 2021, 04:01 PM

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QUOTE(contestchris @ Oct 26 2021, 03:15 PM)
Okay.

Another thing, Proton panel tinting says their max VLT is 55%, however this is still considerably lower than JPJ 70% VLT regulation.

How does that make sense?
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what brand is it? need to check if they will cover JPJ summon or not, if that is what you concern

some brands offer coverage on summon for some of their tints that are below the JPJ VLT regulation.
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post Oct 27 2021, 02:19 PM

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QUOTE(zero5177 @ Oct 26 2021, 10:51 PM)
I'm from KL area so not decided on this yet, also due to the fact that Crystalline would not work with Smart Tag and don't like a small cut without tint/with different tint, I held back a little on this.

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3M do have another series of tint that works well with smart tags, which is called the Ceramic IR, it has a blue-ish shade compared to Crystalline with a charcoal shade
TSER is quite good too but abit lower than Crystalline

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