I'm doubting it's original 3M CR70 as well. Reason is, my tint setup is a little complicated as there will be 3 types of films used :

Front windscreen : 'new' 70 - CR70 look and properties except its IR refection is only 70% instead of 99.7%. This is because I wanted it to be SmartTag friendly. Lower heat rejection but have to sacrifice as I don't want to wind down window to pay toll.
Read windscreen : Original 3M CR70 - as I wanted full IR rejection (since front windscreen is already lower by almost 30%)
Side windows : Original 3M 6mil security film with 99.7% IR rejection (for toughness and heat control)

All in : slightly almost 2.5K. I think it's a fair price for what I needed it to do.

Original 3M Nomad mats for whole car will not costs RM150 but higher. It usually costs between RM300-350. I think the cheaper ones are 3M look alikes. The Original 3M Nomad mats I've seen have the wording '3M Nomad' printed on the bottom while the look alikes don't have it.

Just thought I'd share this info.

This post has been edited by foocy2001: Feb 15 2009, 04:02 AM

I have no idea how to check AP or original. Perhaps checking both tints under the light and see which one feels hotter as the one with the lower IR rating will feel hotter.

Personally, I don't advise cutting a hole for SmartTag. I think it spoils the look of your windscreen. I just prefer one whole piece of tint. That's why I am okay with a lower IR rating.

Yes, the reason to rev hard (not red line the bugger but hard enough) is to set the piston rings against the piston chamber wall. This is the only time you can do it as after the first few hundred kilometres, the piston chamber wall would have been smoothened out already. It's a one-time opportunity to do it in your brand new engine. The key is to keep the pressure on the engine for a longer period, so start-stop traffic and short trips to the kedai will not do. Only highways will provide you the path to do so.

So I'll be heading off to the highway this Thurs upon receiving my car! He he he...

Ha ha ha...of course not open VTEC la...open VTEC means above 4.5K RPM right? Don't worry, not intending to fried the bugger, just running it in with a little gusto.

For more controversial info on break in : http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

This post has been edited by foocy2001: Feb 16 2009, 03:02 AM

It's not Honda that you should be pissed with, it's the OKR dealer!

Just my 2 cents, go to Jalan 222 or Jalan University (Sumber Auto) showroom instead. They will serve you better and treat you better. I got mine from Sumber Auto. They are now in Jalan Universiti but will move to a bigger place (very canggih) on the 27th Feb near the old showroom.

This is the new location to Sumber Auto's Honda Showroom. They will operate form there from 27th Feb 2009. Currently still in their old place in Jalan Universiti, just before Sin Chew.

Sumber Auto new location map

Going there later to sign documents for the car. It has arrived.

This post has been edited by foocy2001: Feb 16 2009, 11:03 AM

Some tiny bubbles may occur immediately after tinting. It usually takes a week or so for them to disappear after getting baked in the sun. If still persists or apparent, go back to your tinting shop and tell them to redo. They should do it for you at no extra charge.

RM2K includes painting and installation?

FYI, I order on the 21st Dec and will be receiving the car tomorrow. Booked at Sumber Auto in Jalan Universiti. Traded in my 14 year old Satria with Honda. The SA found a buyer for me.

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Added on February 17, 2009, 1:04 pmHmmm...looks like time to bug your SA. She can't just keep quiet and pretend it's okay.

This post has been edited by foocy2001: Feb 17 2009, 01:04 PM