new pics for vacuum gauge setup just posted on 1st page

even brembo nowadays produce brakes for bicycle....

new pics for extra cigarette lighter socket just uploaded on 1st page!

ok
just changed the screws for my mud flaps
the accessory shops use counter sink screws
heres an example




these screws eventually tear through the plastic as the head is tapered
not to mention they rust
mine were only about 6 months old and they were rusting already
its no surprise tho as they are made from steel and the wheel wells are one of the worst places an unprotected steel part could be

so what i did was i went down to my local everlast nuts & bolts outlet and got me a bunch of "stainless steel pan head self tapping screws"
(which can be seen above in the 2nd picture on the right of the silver counter sink screw)
they were 20cents a piece...but they wont rust...i needed 18 pieces so thats rm3.60...not too steep rite?
for the size, i took out one of the screws from the front as a sample
once i got the ss screws, i then sprayed them with a couple of coats of flat black and another couple of coats of clear lacquer...(atleast they wil be less obvious on the black mud flaps now)



for the front wheels you can just turn the wheel full lock and change all the screws
for the inside most screw (there are five in all for the front) you'll have to use a stubby screwdriver
they used silver screws for my front and the black screws (shown in d 1st pic) for the back flaps
this is what it looks like with the shop installed screws (note the rust)




and this is what it looks like after i have changed the screws





for the back wheel flaps, they only used 3 screws
this is because there are 2 plugs (i think for anchoring the bumper) on the inner edge of the bumper where the flaps will run on
they did not put a screw on the inside (to create an L shape) like they do for the front wheels
this is because they would have to remove the wheel to do this and they could not be bothered
the result is that the flaps on the back are anchored to the bumper with 3 screws in a straight line
this allows the flap to,...well,....flap hahaha
over time it will work itself lose and possibly tear off from the screws
heres a pic of the original setup


what i did was remove the back tyres and replace their 3 original screws
and then i drilled another one on the inside to secure it in the 2nd dimension (basically to create an L shape like the front)
the part that it is screwing into is metal...and the angle is kinda weird...so what i did was use a 2mm drill bit to get through the flap plastic
then i used the black screw seen in picture no.1 (which has a very sharp point) to make the hole through the metal backing (i used a power screwdriver to do this)
(i tried using the drill bit but the angle kept making it run off target)
this is what the 4th screw looks like after its installed


with this extra screw the back flaps become secure and sturdy



just a note...all the screws were screwed in manually with a hand screwdriver and not a power screwdriver so as not to accidentally slip and thus damage the paint since it has only had a day to dry and thus wouldnt be so hard yet

This post has been edited by neosaint99: Nov 2 2007, 10:31 PM

why i can't c the picture?

which pic u cant see?

yeah can c now....hehe

update on the mud flaps for iswara lmst

aparently what the accessory shop lady told me was correct
cant fix the stock iswara mud flaps on the lmst coz of the skirting
we have to use the generic 'west' or 'sparco' type mud flaps
just saw an lmst today that fixed stock proton flaps
looks really bad
here are the pics





mud flaps are definitely recommended to be fixed for the lmst as the tyres kick up spray very easily
but do not fix the proton flaps
get the generic type


This post has been edited by neosaint99: Nov 5 2007, 08:39 PM

how much it cost?????????

This post has been edited by andychan: Nov 6 2007, 12:09 AM

how much which one cost?

how long u have spend on sound proof diy?

This post has been edited by wkho555: Nov 6 2007, 04:00 PM

my bro and i did it in 2 days from time of opening the 1st panel to the time the last screw was tightened back
but this is the 3rd car we did
so a safe bet for a newbie would be 3 days to do the entire car including tar sheets in the door panels

new update on volt meter on 1st page!

errm u take out the floor carpet n paste the soundproof rite?
what u use to paste n do u put back the floor carpet?

This post has been edited by wkho555: Nov 14 2007, 06:51 PM

i used Dunlop CA glue
and yes...i put back the carpet after that
the insuflex is not as tough as the carpet and the heels of shoes are pretty harsh

then the boot u seal with carpet as well?
i thinking of put bitument strip b4 the soundproof. is it double work? or just soundproof good enough?

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Added on November 14, 2007, 7:10 pmwhere is the address of the soundproof u buy? i cant find it oledi. sorry. >.<

This post has been edited by wkho555: Nov 14 2007, 07:10 PM

no need put bitumen then insuflex
just choose one or the other
imho bitumen would be better than insuflex from a performance point of view
but the prob is the cost
so from an economic point of view, insuflex makes more sense

the address was on the other thread...the one about insulation
i think its been closed as there was no activity there
i dont have my file with me now so cant get the address
will prolly get my hands on my car file next month or so only
will post up the address once i get it

mayb u can ask in the saga thread if any1 copied it down...
u might get lucky...who knows

errm do u nid to paste back the floor carpet?

today just fix my headlamp..change to 100w,normal is 55w.
den change Dashboard Meter Bulb...red colour!

Next Mod List :
1.Extrator&Ekzos Setup
2.Pivot Volt Stabilizer
3.Strut Bar...etc
4.Tinted
5.Rims
6.Soundproof..(1door,RM150..if got sound coming in,got warranty to repack back.Total everything at least RM800. DAMN EXPENSIVE!)
7.Gauge

Total everything cost RM2k++............

the carpet is not stuck....even originally
it is just laid down and everything assembled onto it
thats what keeps it in place

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Added on November 14, 2007, 11:50 pmwah
so much mods

btw,...
please read this before you fix tint
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/554135

This post has been edited by neosaint99: Nov 14 2007, 11:50 PM