i just got my new waja today too. Manual transmission. twilight blue. registered in batu pahat johor. about same location as sphiroth albeit 10-15kms away.

so far just adjusted the headlights up a bit to project further. those HID really... BRIGHT!! i think the car is really a good deal.

tmr will go for windows tint and cabin sensor for the alarm.

so far no complaints on the car, but the engine really feel very very hot after initial run. now upshift at 3k rpm to run in the engine. after a few hundred kms.. will try out the CPS.. nyek nyek nyek...

thanks to bro sphiroth for the first few email greetings.

Jason here.

hi suff, interesting article u got there. thanks for the tip anyway.

there is another reason for me to hold back as well. having being a wira user for the past 5 year and on automatic nearly 99% with every other vehicle, I'm trying to re-learn the beauty of manual transmission again (which is one of the factor to draw me to buy the 1.6M waja). so getting used to this new car is also something a bit of extraordinary for me. i need to readjust my skills to accomodate this car which is a little more bigger (to my perception) and also the limited rear view (compared to wira).

most importantly, i'm getting the brakes to bed in as well. my vehicle is an 08 model and god knows how long has it been sitting out there in the sun. i was checking the tires for flat spots. i believe the flat spots tends to happen when the car has been left out there too long (maybe 6 mths++?). so far no signs of it yet; so i guess i must've been too worried about it.

my tire valves covers and the cigarette lighter are missing!! will ask the SA for it on monday. saturday (today) wan to do other things first

overall, i have no complaints yet (touch wood)

enjoying the car as it 'grows'. teehee...

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Added on January 17, 2009, 5:54 ami've tried the surbo unit in my wira very long time ago. the result was better as that was my perception then. after scientifically measuring the fuel consumption and a few weeks later, the effects are totally gone. sorry ar... bro suff not to 'anti-stim' to ur post. but that was the VDO on wira tat i'm comparing to. waja i dunno wat type of ECU running (maybe a bit different).

I would think the best way to get more air into the engine at early stage of modding would be the high flow air filters like K&N which is really good (provided you clean the filter regularly if there are lots of dust/dirty air in ur area).

i might consider the high flow air filter upgrade path in future after i'm more settled into the payment loans.. hehe.. i dun intend to start modding before the 1st few services (less chances of getting warranty void).

peace mates!!

This post has been edited by jctasoga: Jan 17 2009, 05:54 AM

maybe send back to SC if under warranty or check with your local mech. i think you can start by checking a few condition prior to sending in to ur mech / SC. try n test if the steering will self centre if the wheel are turned nearly 85%. if can, then try 100% again. note the difference and tell to ur mech. per-diagnostics will help ur mech/SC to pinpoint the issue faster. sorry i can't be of any further help. do inform us of the updates.

most importantly, pls do this in a safe area. u dun wan surprises when a motorbike decides to cut ur lane when you are doing roundabout turns.

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Added on January 18, 2009, 8:00 ami also haven read the booklet yet. but good to read at least once.. know ur cps full potential.

http://shw.abahwafi.fotopages.com/3272712/...-tiny-hole.html

can adjust it on top of our HID unit. i think its yellow '+' screw. cheers.

one thing i notice though, my hid will shake when going over uneven roads/go into potholes (just hit one just now). is it loose/smth? is it normal? coz i'm wondering with the levelling mechanism we have, is it cable attached or motorized inside the xenon?



This post has been edited by jctasoga: Jan 18 2009, 08:00 AM

thanks for the welcome greetins pearjar. happy cps-ing.. hehe..

i also think the 17/45/235 is too wide too... cornering to maximum will hit the sides kot... but need people in the know-how to reply.

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Added on January 19, 2009, 3:37 amneed some help/comments also. i'm having difficulties in engaging reverse gear when idling. gears 1, 2, 3, 5 is ok to engage when idling with or without the brakes stepped (its a habit of mine to leave my right leg on the brakes becoz i'm still used to auto). 4th gear slot also impossible to engage when idling. i've also tried releasing the brakes while engaging reverse/4th gear but to no avail.

if i engage 1st gear / car moving a little, then can engage the reverse gear. I can't be doing this all the time coz imagine if i dun have space to roll the car... die die lo..

the problem just happen first time on sunday night.

any help?

This post has been edited by jctasoga: Jan 19 2009, 03:37 AM

just opened up the rims for alingment today.. was shocked to see the arm links all rusted and also the rod which connects the engine to the front hub rusted on both sides like the 1st batch of persona.. dang!

steering bush also KO. can see the power steering shifting when turning the steering to max left / max right.

the rims also rusting from inside on all 4 wheels very minute but long term sure spread to whole rim.

the driver side door switch also malfunction liao.

will work out a claim from them tmr.. must report asap. car only travelled 130kms...

have contacted the service centre. technician said to drive until first service then will change gear oil like sphiroth said. hopefully the gearbox will last until then.

update: the rusted drive shafts are sprayed over n refitted. hubs also sprayed with anti rust as well. looks new now.

steering bush problem not fixed 'i think' the SC i went to not so good. only 1 mech left other 3 were attending course on the new mpv. got to know that the new mpv will be using the 1.6 CPS matched with mitsubishi gearbox from grandis. other details are still not known yet.

anyway, the door switch problem fixed no big issues.

the rims however, they said use further until 1000kms service n see how.

now another sound popped up when the car going up over humps at a certain higher speed. a krong sound from the driver front side. wonder if its the ARB link issue? hm..

slowly fix all the problems lah. haha...

sphiroth, where do you service ur cps? which branch? can share? thanks.

thanks sphiroth. might look for them on the 2nd service instead. 1st service normally need to go back to place u bought wan...