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ThunderGod_Cid
post Jan 29 2013, 01:05 PM

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Hi Guys,

I just got my Perdana a couple of months back and hoping to intro myself here smile.gif. My name is Elton. Specializing in preventive maintenance for cars as you can see my signature below, including my blog smile.gif

Year : 1997
Mdel : Perdana Sei
Mods :


Interior + Exterior
- Alfa original bodyparts. Changed by owner 10 years ago.
- V6 Original seats. Changed by owner 10 years ago.
- Car fully soundproofed with STP Bomb + Gold + some secret ingredients by Howie of EA Autoworks.


Engine + Gearbox
- Stock Engine + Gearbox + Tranny cooler
- Engine well maintained by using good flush, oil, etc
- Added an alternator cable between alternator and +ve

Suspension + Wheels
- TE37 Rota 17 x 9jj wrapped with Goodyear Eagle F1 Assy2 tires all around
- Sachs Super Touring Absorbers all around + Stock springs
- Eterna front Strut
- UR Rear 19mm ARB
- Brand new rubber bushes in front, rear to be done
- UR Mid Lower bar


Brakes
- ABS bypassed by previous owner.. kns
- Front EBC Greenstuff Pads
- Front Ventilated and Slotted Disc from IMP
- Rear EBC Ultimax Pads
- Rear Bosch Rotor
- Rear Stock brake shoes
- Steel braided hoses to be done


ThunderGod_Cid
post Jan 29 2013, 01:07 PM

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QUOTE(maeve @ Jan 26 2013, 01:38 AM)
Hi guys, a few doubts I have  brows.gif
1. Can we use bigger alternator amps for the car? for example, 100A..u duno the current alternator's amperage tho..any thoughts?
- No point changing to a bigger amp alternator. You're better off with ground cables and +ve cable to supplement the old ones. Old cables oxidize overtime and give you an increase in resistance to current flow.

2. Any improvements in GB smoothness if we use 3rd party fully syn ATF oil? (Amsoil for example).
- Yes.

3. Can we retune/remap the stock ECU or add piggyback for better performance/efficiency?
- Can't reflash. But you can hook up an e-manage.

4. Any recommendation for good aftermarket shocks? Now I'm using TEIN Hi/Lo adjustable. Although its rili nice for high speed n cornering, it gives a harsh n noisy ride in general. Need a softer shocks, but better than stock one. Now thinking about Sachs, Sapura ProRide and Maddriver's shocks. Duno if got any more brands..
- I run on Sachs. So far so good. Never really had interest nor trust in lowering the car and messing around with the spring rate as I personally believe that this should be done only when you change the entire weight distribution of the car smile.gif. I may be wrong though.

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ThunderGod_Cid
post Feb 27 2013, 12:58 PM

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Sorry no pics available as I got my waja turbo stolen once already. Cant risk it tongue.gif
ThunderGod_Cid
post Jun 12 2013, 04:44 PM

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I've blew my Perdana SEi gearbox two days ago and am aiming for manual tranny.

Any idea on what kind of transmission code should I be looking for and how much will it cost plus installation?

I will be spending most of the time on the highway btw.

Thanks.

ThunderGod_Cid
post Jul 6 2013, 12:18 PM

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QUOTE(NeuroOne @ Jul 5 2013, 10:05 PM)
u can get manual tranny from RVR, SEI (GLi), Evo, Eclipse or even 4G64 mitsu engine.
just aim for a 4 piston gbox with code like F5M312, F5M222, F5M322, F5M332
just standby with RM4-4.5K for all in (siap pasang) with gear lever, pedals, cables, etc..
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Thanks for your reply bro.
I got myself a F5M312, costed 3.9k with installation by a friend. It lasted only for three days before I could engage into all gears without clutch in. They replaced the tranny FOC under warranty but this time I see that it's a W5M312 and I'm suspecting this is a 4wd locked. I did not pay for this. I paid for a 2wd gearbox which is supposedly lighter. I have yet to see him on this matter.

Btw, which of these has the longest ratio?

 

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