damn....the look on your headlamp are GANAS , any mod on the rear side?

...and good luck on your operation...kidney stone...must be damn painful, had a gall-blader stone before...tak boleh tahan-lor..damn painful when it's attacked...half dead

let's TT when you get back from the operation, k.

yo dynasan...hope your car will be treated well....

about the nitrogen gas ....how much now per tyre if filled up ???

Nitrogen Gas To Inflate Car Tyres

'To be or not to be' has always been the question attached to the much debatable topic of inflating car tyres using Nitrogen gas. Nitrogen is a colorless, odorless, tasteless and non-toxic gas that forms about 78% of the Earth’s atmosphere. While there are few people who believe that using nitrogen gas to inflate car tyres is beneficial, there are others who believe that has many disadvantages. Though nitrogen gas has been widely used in the tyres of racing cars, aircraft and heavy commercial vehicles, its use in the normal passenger cars is a relatively new concept. Read on to find the pros and cons of inflating the car tyres with nitrogen.

Pros And Cons of Nitrogen Gas For Inflating Car Tires

Pros

* Nitrogen reduces the running temperature of the tyre. The moisture content of nitrogen leads to a cooler running tyre, which is advantageous when the car is operating at its maximum load and speed capacity.
* Nitrogen in tyres improves the ride quality. That gas is very slightly lighter than air and thus, benefits the tires in terms of un-sprung weight.
* It is assumed that Nitrogen increases tyre life. It reduces the operating temperature during times of load and speed and thus, enhances the life of a tyre.
* It is believed that nitrogen keeps tyre pressures more constant. The gas is assumed to provide more stable pressure range in connection to the tyre temperature. However, again, the factor is applicable in times of heavy load/high-speed conditions.
* Tyres are susceptible to loss of pressure as a result of being porous in nature. Due to its chemical structure, Nitrogen leak out slowly as compared to compressed air. Therefore, it slows the rate of pressure loss.
* Oxygen reacts with the tyre and rim materials causing oxidation or the rust formation in the metal parts. Nitrogen, being an inert gas, does not react with the tyre and rim materials.

Cons

* Inflating tires with Nitrogen is quite costly. The cost generally comes to somewhere around $5 to $10 per tyre for a passenger car.
* Filling tyres with nitrogen requires more maintenance as compared to compressed gas.
* The availability factor is the biggest disadvantage of inflating tyres with nitrogen, as the gas is not readily available. It is usually found only with specialist tyre dealers.



****the pain for kidney stone....is damn painful...........

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Added on November 27, 2008, 12:30 pm Nitrogen Gas for Tyres

OK I just tried out Nitrogen gas for my tyres. It costs rm20 for 4 tyres with free top ups for 1 year. Not too bad. Did it at Chian Soon Tayar Pro. So far haven't really noticed anything much, but will try it out for a week before commenting. This is a useful fact sheet from RACQ.

It is well known that nitrogen gas has been used to inflate the tyres of racing cars, aircraft and heavy commercial vehicles for some time. However it is only relatively recently that it has come into popular use in normal passenger cars.

So what is nitrogen?
Nitrogen is a colourless, odourless, tasteless, and non-toxic gas that forms about 78% of the Earth’s atmosphere.

The benefits claimed for using nitrogen over compressed air for inflating tyres are that it:

* Reduces the tyre’s running temperature
* Improves the ride quality
* Increases tyre life
* Keeps tyre pressures more constant
* Slows the rate of pressure loss
* Doesn’t react with the tyre and rim materials

The following is a discussion of these points.

Reduces the tyre’s running temperature
While there is some truth in this statement, the difference relates to the moisture content of the inflation gas rather than the use of nitrogen per se. In fact, dry compressed air will also produce a cooler running tyre. It’s also only likely to be of benefit in cases where the tyres are operating at or near their maximum load and/or speed capacities.

Nitrogen improves ride quality
No explanation has been offered as to why this should be the case, however there should be no significant difference in the way air and nitrogen behave at the pressures and temperatures a tyre normally operates at. The only theoretical benefit may be in terms of unsprung weight, as nitrogen is very slightly lighter than air, although the difference would be negligible and unlikely to be detectable.

Nitrogen increases tyre life
A tyre’s operating temperature plays a part in how rapidly it will wear. A reduction in temperature at high speeds and loads will be beneficial. However claims by some supporters that nitrogen will double tyre life are questionable.

Reduced pressure build up
We all know that tyre pressures should only be checked when cold. The reason for this is that the pressure increases in relation to temperature. Nitrogen is claimed to provide a more stable pressure range in relation to tyre temperature. However once again the moisture content plays a bigger part than the gas itself. The greatest benefits are likely to be achieved under heavy load and/or high-speed conditions.

Pressure loss is slower with nitrogen than with air
Tyre liners and tubes are to some degree porous, and as a result air will eventually leach out. Hence the need to regularly check tyre pressures. Nitrogen, due to its chemical structure, is slower to leak out than compressed air. Therefore the pressure loss is slower. However that doesn’t mean that regular pressure checks can be neglected as there is still the possibility of a puncture or some other form of slow leak.

Nitrogen doesn’t react with the metal wheel rim or the tyre materials
Probably true. The presence of oxygen and moisture inside the tyre can cause oxidisation (rust) of the metal components. There is also a suggestion that air reacts with the rubber of the tyre itself, however it is not clear if this is detrimental or in any way reduces the life of the average car tyre. Because nitrogen is an inert gas and because it is dry, this problem is, in theory, eliminated. However, unless the tyre is evacuated (i.e. the air is removed) before the nitrogen is added, there will still be some air and possibly moisture in the tyre.

Nitrogen also has a few disadvantages that should be taken into account. These include:

* Cost
* Maintenance, and
* Availability

Summary
While using nitrogen in passenger car tyres may produce some benefits in some applications, it is questionable if the average motorist will derive any measurable benefit from its use.

Nitrogen does not remove or reduce the need to check tyre pressures as the risk of a puncture or a slow leak is not altered.

Many of the benefits claimed of nitrogen could be achieved by using dry compressed air from a properly designed and maintained compressed air system.

Nitrogen cannot replace regular maintenance. Regardless of what inflation gas is used, maximum tyre life will only be achieved if the vehicle and tyres are properly maintained. That means regular checking of tyre pressures, wheel balance and alignment.

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Added on November 27, 2008, 7:53 pm

where's our other members?????? surehit.....no hit ka????? zaizu ...come post your monster here !!!

This post has been edited by Enigma4646: Nov 27 2008, 07:53 PM

yalar....where is everyone-ar?
surehit, your car fixed?

Hello guys nice to know theres a chery community here

I am Chery Owner in Kuantan, got my chery after 10days just in time for cuti-cuti Malaysia school holiday. Done 2,500 km and wish to travel more but sadly cuti sudah habis.

Does anyone know where to get seat cover that can fit, here in Kuantan? How bout other modifications? Enigma yr spotlight really nice.

hi everyone

so busy everyday
went for staff wedding at Lenggong, Perak and then went for jalan jalan to Lumut last week - 620 km
tomorrow going to Ipoh

but i myself so far have no problems with my Chery

i think of changing the headlight to 110 w - but no time

must try the Nitrogen gas - address of Chian Soon Tayar Pro ? - sold anywhere else ?

Hi there Kuantan member.......sure rain down there....hopefully not banjir meh.......for seat cover I think you should seek a custom made....either leather or fabric.....since my chery is black....I prefer fabric.......yo yo Malaysia a very very hot meh.......

My spotlight.....that one my brother fabricate thru ' Photoshop'.....I only transform the headlight only......the spotlight later will install.....

Can you share your hp no bro???? my mileage = 3010 KM .....just now visit Kapar dealer....met with a doctor .....damn...his interest rate is only 3.4 % !!!! also black color.....plate no BKE XXXX also black .......

nice to know him....


To all other members....please share your phone no .....we need to sit down .......lots of things to be discussed !!!

To all intersted buyer ......chery eastar MPV .....stock ready ...kindly contact Linda at Chery HQ at Jalan 225 PJ ......thanks.....

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Added on December 1, 2008, 2:53 pmI tell you....this fella and family KUAT BERJALAN WOOOOO......always long distance one.....dashyat ......I think to those member ...who feel unhappy with their Chery MPV.... I feel so sorry since mine....so far ....no problem except the allignment.....will try to change the camber screw....since already used 18 inch .....

Bro Zaizu......you must be a very experience man .......jauh perjalanan....luas permadangan .....heh he heee


Go for nitrogen ......Klang Batu Belah only RM 5 a tyre ...and then if refill ...only RM 2.5 a tyre........still cheap....


This post has been edited by Enigma4646: Dec 1 2008, 02:53 PM

Hello Enigma4646 I'm OTW to grap this Easter so for you have traver 3010km. How it FC so far. BTW I Fm north Sg Petani.

Lan....RM50 with current RM2.00 a liter can last for 150 - 170 for stop and go driving style ( town ) .....if RM 100 = 450 KM if not mistaken ....with normal economy cruising speed of 80-90KMH ....

TQ ....hope you will be one of our CMC members......cheers !!!! drop you hp no in my PM ....TQ



This post has been edited by Enigma4646: Dec 1 2008, 04:10 PM

Last weekend jalan-jalan at KL with my family plus my sister-in-law family from Kedah...total 4 adults and 5 childrens and then sped to Melaka for dinner and come back. total mileage around 400km & petrol usage = RM100. Finally reach 1000km and ready for the first service soon. Tried 150km/h...damn exciting...will try higher speed after the first service

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Added on December 1, 2008, 5:05 pmgaji masuk oledi...planning to put in DVD portable...any advise?

This post has been edited by dynasan: Dec 1 2008, 05:05 PM

Hi....joining you soon

Care to introduce ? which area ? HP no please share with us PM me.....etc....

Welcome Aboard ......

thanks, Sg. Buloh. Still waiting for my silver one from HQ. Loan approved on Friday...will PM you as soon as i got my Eastar

another attempt...6 adults and 8 childrens (age between 4-12 years)...crazy...but the car really do moved......

Hi all new Chery Eastar MPV owner here from Jb , Mystic Black . Will be taking my car end of next week (hopefully). Can't wait

Hi bro.....nice to hear that ......WELCOME ABOARD.....kindly leave your contact no ( PM me ) TQ .....

To all members ....KINDLY LEAVE YOUR CONTACT NO VIA PM ME or DYNASAN ......Please THIS ALL FOR OUR OWN COMMUNITY BENEFIT .....TQ

Hi Mr President .Owed it all to you and all senior members as I 've been following your forum from day one and after much thought from all your veiw and comment here than only I decided to buy and join your club

Just sharing some info with all of you ............ dont know lah kalau all of you dah tahu this is regarding the engine that they are going to replace from the 2.4 4G64 Mit to Fiat 2.0 as according to my friends it will take place once the 1000 unit of the first batch sold out.......

the first batch is kind of promotion le .... Don't know true or not lah .have to wait and see..... any comment on this bro

I wish to express the same gratitude and acknowledgment to all the pioneers here especially Enigma, Dynasan, Zaizu etc. for my decision to finally grab this MPV. Hope it is the right decision. We were actually waiting for Proton MPV. After seeing this MPV, test-driving and considering all pros and cons, everything changed! My wife and five growing kids really love this car! I was given an ultimatum, either this one or Estima...so this is my (pocket's) decision...my family's decision...Eastarma!!!

Keep up your info, hope to get more benefits from this community!


2.4 4G64 Mit to Fiat 2.0??? or Acteco 2.0???

I don't think they will go for the fiat as they'd their own Acteco engine. welcome all new Eastar owner...you'd made the right decision...see the thumb up from our new PM during eastar launching

another tip for all new owner...if the windows are not winded up after you'd pull up the ignition key, you can remotely wind-up by pressing the lock key button at your remote...cool!

Morning ....Chosan.....every Eastarian ..... I notice lots of profeesional in profession bought this MPV ....doctors...lawyers.....accountants.... good la ....coz intellectual people choose this vehicle.....and Chery people MUIST improve their PR / Quality Service etc to sustain this strong support from their customer....loyalty is very important ......

So back to my question ...When is our 1st TT ???? perhaps a group of 5 first ....then we will organize a bigger gathering .......

PROPOSED :

This Saturday Night

Location : Putrajaya ??? open to suggetion ......

good idea - where? what time ?

i suggest kedai mamak bistro type

i suggest between 5-7 pm or about 9 pm onwards