No ler, i "black out/mosaic" the number plate..

mine is 8810..not 88.

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Added on October 17, 2007, 5:07 pmwelcome to car detailing section.

Use you hand to feel the car bodyworks paint surface, it should be smooth..if you feel rough...then u need clay
Clay is to remove bird dropping, oxidation, acid rain and etc.
However, from my experience, clay does not remove scratches...you need polish.

The correct step for a perfect paint finish is Clay, Polish, then Wax. However, i usually skip polish unless necessary, it depends on the paint surface whether need to be polish or not.

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Added on October 17, 2007, 5:16 pmbut the price tag also "Great"



This post has been edited by ralf: Oct 17 2007, 05:16 PM

today revv my baby like mad, 1st & 2nd gear 4-5-6k rpm, aircond Off while driving, roll down both passenger and driver windows 2inch...

now i feel why G2 owner complaint low rpm torque...surch a weird torque characteristic for Campro.
Trafficlight sprint test, once red light turn Green, go baby go...step the gas pedal MAX...but the result is the NEW HONDA CRV(less than 2months old) catching up me, run at side by side till 90km/h...after 100km/h, i let go the gas pedal and slow down liao

Highway run, met this year2001-02 S80..Swedish marquee S80... from 80..90..110..120...130, 140..145,146,147,148kmh .. Not sure whether it is S80 T6 version, i already press the gas pedal very hard, 4th gear in D mode kickdown to 3rd, still can't get close to the S80 Tailgate

i didin't notice got 1 City VTEC follow me closely from behind because i m too busy to catch the front Volvo S80...

I think i got problem driving auto, i miss the old days doing sprint test 0-100kmh on manual tranny

This post has been edited by ralf: Oct 18 2007, 09:08 PM

YES! a City VTEC! Don't play play! I didn't touch 150km/h..maybe after 150km/h, can Shake off "the Power of Dream..VTEC"

i m driving fast ler..but Not racing with others..don't know why they chase me..hmm zzZzzz

i had a littie bit Lockup on the front wheel this morning and skid to the front, slightly raining and the road surface is extremely Wet after heavy downpour..

TRACK!! which track is that? Sepang aar? good idea too..Persona track gathering @ sepang...

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Added on October 24, 2007, 6:31 pm

I order solid white and Wait for 50Days ler but still yet to receive. End up getting the Irridescent white lor..



This post has been edited by ralf: Oct 24 2007, 06:31 PM

yeap, the problem is the Tyre!!
Tyre price in penang is abit expensive..i check the pricelist in Lyn and AutoW0rld(most tyre shop in Southern region)...i ask for Bridgestone Potenza RE001 195/55/15...Tomyam land made rm3xx per piece Adrenalin rush...go go go..

i am clocking average 2.5k km per month, hope the tyre "botak" faster, then i got Excuse to change tyre..

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Added on October 24, 2007, 9:13 pmI did 800km so far..i believe already "run in" the tyre huh..

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Added on October 24, 2007, 9:19 pmNVH, little bit difference only, the loud engine roaring noise during high rpm still there..

compare to old 1.6Altis..still no match..
compare to Korean..also lose..Elantra and Optra better NVH..
but Better than Kia Spectra ler..

This post has been edited by ralf: Oct 24 2007, 09:19 PM

Some ppl hunger for Power..horsepower upgrade, some go for better stability upgrade(Brakes+suspension+grip), some go for I.C.E(In Car Entertainment)...some go for Looks only, engine everything still stock standard(bodykits)...some would like to keep the engine and parts stock standard until the parts worn out, need replacement.

i think i m more into car detailing, keep the exterior and interior looks as new as possible, glossy, wet and silky smooth paint surface. And minor modification to enhance traction and traveling stability...when it comes to get rid of you car years later, it fetch better better resale value too

a) Did anyone notice the Exhaust Tailpipe..it is cheapo quality, raining and car wash, it get Rusty!! Sooner or later, i think the steel will crack leh...

b) After car wash, either the front disc caliper or rear drum are sticking together if you do not dry out the Brakes!! hence...when i try to move the car, it cannot move, step on the pedal Hard..loud noise "KOOONGG"..
It happen to my old car ler..
Lesson learn, dry you car brakes after car wash.

c) Engine kickdown at slope, very much like Gen2..rpm sudden jump to 3k rpm.

same here, the car swerve to the left hand side..alignment or tyre pressure Out.

mine is even worst, 10.7-11.1L/100km(100% penang town driving).

Highway run, only managed to get 9-10L/100km...such a fuel guzzler

Leaking? where is it? inside the cabin? the bottom and top of the car

When i collect my car, drive out from showroom, 10km later..i notice the leaking water underneath the STEERING wheel WET my FOOT...i m wear a slipper..can feel the water oso..
Now no more happen...hmm..y ar? i think i need to wear slipper again to check any sign of water leaking..

Moral of the story, you pay for Lemon..then you get Lemon..LoL...just kidding.

If that's true, then 20,000 owner(so far)suffered kaw kaw.. including ME

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Added on October 31, 2007, 4:06 pmI think so..

If it is Not the aircond water..then the water must be from the Firewall..if this case..die lor..

Now i wash my car at least 1time per week..see any water leaking inside.

This post has been edited by ralf: Oct 31 2007, 04:06 PM

Update on rpm (auto)...estimate only.
80km/h = 2200
100km/h = 2800
110km/h = 3050
120km/h = 3300
130km/h = 3600

Proton owners alert, this is what happened when i hand over the car for the PESC guys.

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/551435

No mood today for driving...

Besides some loose plastic rattling noise and alignment problem, no major problem detected.

It happens at downhill slope..same as Gen2, i think it is INTelligent downshift to provde engine braking during downhill..

Mostly Shell and Esso, sometimes Caltex, hampalang campur...doesn't care, feed till the petrol tank full..because it is a fuel guzzler for town driving.

Nice and sexy looking, but the size abit small huh. but this SONA talk here..

btw, the law of physics, longer wheelbase car have better stability and comfort. Small car with short wheelbase tend to be nervous in handling and turn...

for driving pleasure, if i can afford, prefer go for a bigger and longer ride..eg: S-Class..CLS Amg..7 series..my dream ride

This post has been edited by ralf: Nov 18 2007, 03:44 PM

I use public bank oso, 3.88%.

Mine approved within 1day...same day.

PublicBank, efficent and effective...thumbs

NVH. Noise, harshness and vibration..

The latest generation of Camry has very good noise insulation, haven't tried at high speed, but below 130km/h..It is on par with german, eg: 3series.

Our Persona..hmm, engine run at idle, still noisy...as the rpm revv higher, roaring noise is loud oh..but priced at rm4x-5xk.It is still a good buy, AN OFFER u CAN'T rEfuse.

This post has been edited by ralf: Nov 23 2007, 10:44 PM

Buy buy buy!