Hey Zero...is this original Honda accessory or aftermarket? Seem like a very good price.

That circle thingy is the cover to the towing hook. When the car needs to be towed with a line (like stuck in sand or mud) by another vehicle, you open the cover, screw in the towing hook and attach the line to another vehicle.

Andy will probably tell you NO! It's because his V-Kool is rusting and peeling.

If you can forgo that and want to give it a try, hope you are luckier than him. Also you need to put up with not being SmartTag, GPS friendly.

Agreed there about the lack of sound insulation. Will drive the car for a while and see how it goes. If I'm annoyed by the sound, I'll probably Autofoam it. Besides, Autofoam also firm up the chassis and reduce body roll.



Free gifts vary from one SA to another. Really depends on your 'nego' skills and how generous your SA is. If you get Rike Cool free tinting, then I think it's very good already (depends on your tinting spec). Some of us here only get tinting discounts. Or free door visor or boot tray. Nothing much.

If you got the call for submitting documents, it just means they are processing your loan. It does not mean you'll be getting your car soon. Depends on your queue in the waiting list with Honda when you booked. Hope this helps.

Just stay patient and wait in anticipation.

I'm sure you definitely can, everything can but bro...need to open the dashboard to get into the bulbs underneath. Why do that to a brand new car? Unless if it bother you soooo much la. I don't think it's worth tinkering with the inside too much unless absolutely necessary. Not for a bulb, IMHO.

Like sysh said, you'll get your refund back, no worries.

But here's another POV, your car as proof in a court/police case will take time...a long time. Depends on how backed up our courts are. And according to my lawyer friends, they are slow. You might look at 3 months (quickest ever) to 12 months, maybe even longer, to ever see your car again.

I think you should keep your booking and get the new car. Once the police release your car some time in the future, check for damage, repair it if any and then sell it off as quick as you can!

Or you can always cancel and wait for the police to finish their case and release it to you.....but you wait.....................

Hope this helps.

This post has been edited by foocy2001: Jan 24 2009, 12:49 AM

Agreed. I thought so too that the acryclics in the meter is orange and the printed dials are also in orange. So the light that is in the meter is actually white/yellow. Blue is very tiring to look at la.

Imagine this :

You're funny Mr.Cola....hope you're not married. And just like a marriage, you give it your best shot to pick a color you like most personally. Regret or not, you'll never know for sure. Life's got no guarantees. Cannot claim warranty from God la.

Just stick to one color and go with it. Hope this helps you to decide, one final time.

Yes it's Brembo but what's in the picture is just a brake caliper cover. It's not an actual Brembo brake caliper unit, just a cheap cover to make your stock caliper look like Brembo. I think it looks a tad cheapo. If really want Brembo brakes, get the real thing, not just the cover.

Hey Travies, where did you get the leather seat cover done? Mind sharing? How long does it take for it to be ready? Thanks.

The 2009 City by far is the best deal in the market for this segment of cars. Great looks, good features at a great price.

Standard price for S-spec is RM84,980 and E-Spec is RM89,980.

Best deal around depends on you shopping around. It's a buyers market. Your nego skills (and your SA's willing to give deals to you) will determine the best deal. Expect to get nothing...and get everything you can! Various people get varied things along with their ride. Nothing is standard. Just need to open mouth and ask the SA and twist his arms a bit. He refuse, then walk away.

Interesting....booked today and you can get in March. I wonder if your SA is telling you the truth or if lots of people cancelling their orders.

i) Yes. A good tint is absolutely necessary. Ecotint is good. Make sure side windows are security tint.
ii) PPS coating is a great idea. Our tropical climate does nasty things to the paint. Great shine factor and also help if lazy to wax, like me.
iii) Get a good alarm system (change siren as well). Void the warranty of the alarm system!! Prefer to void the alarm warranty than to lose the car.

The above is exactly what I'll do when I get the car. Other mods can wait but these 3 are first priority.

This post has been edited by foocy2001: Jan 31 2009, 11:06 AM

Agreed with Captor RF.

Those who're interested go to : http://www.netstar.com.my/

Interestingly, Proton cars come equipped with Captor RF as optional (i think, correct if I'm woring). Most owners don't even realise this.

This post has been edited by foocy2001: Jan 31 2009, 01:28 PM

It's not the waxing thing but called Paint Protection System (PPS). For more info, go to : http://www.shinenshield.com/

Some of us here have done PPS for their NHC. Go check earlier posts for info and pictures. Sorry, can't remember which posts #.

PPS is one of several brands of paint protection that's available in the market. Others I can think of is DiamondBrite, which costs a lot more expensive than PPS at abtRM1.5-2K for initial treatment. PPS goes for RM700 for Honda City.

Basically, it's a paint sealant (Teflon) that is applied on top of your car's clear coat. This slippery substance will provide protection to the paint by being resistant to the the sun's UV rays to prevent fading and also minimise damage due to acid rain, bird droppings. It also makes cleaning your car easier as dust and road tar is easily rinsed off the paint.

Remember, you only have ONE clear coat on your paint and once it's damaged, the damage will extend itself deeper into the paint if care is not given to the paint. PPS (or any other form of paint sealant) offers you another layer of protection for the car's paint and gives it a showroom shine that lasts longer than conventional wax. Waxes will melt in our Malaysian climate in a few weeks, polish will eat into your paint, one micron at a time. Paint protection systems help the car look great in years to come.

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Added on February 1, 2009, 1:46 amThis is a pros and cons question but I'll try to explain your options :

Pro :
- provides protection for intruders (snatch theives/hijackers) by creating a barrier between you and the intruder. Buys you time to drive away and escape.
- in case of accident, the film will hold the glass pieces, preventing it from spraying in your face (also true of solar tinting films)

Cons
- if in case of accident and the door is jammed, it will take a little bit more effort to get out.
- while thicker is better protection but too thick will result in your power window motor working harder to open and shut your window. Might also scratch the film as the fit is too tight.

Security films are not unbreakable. They are high tensile polymer films that can withstand higher forces. It will still break but it takes between 10-20 hits from a baseball bat before it fails. This is the TIME you are buying for yourself in case of an attack.

Decide for yourself, which is more likely to happen to you and make your choice. My money goes to the security film...for protection.

This post has been edited by foocy2001: Feb 1 2009, 01:46 AM

Ya chris x...seems like it's not the right feedback channel as it's for the Malaysia My Second Home campaign for foreigners. Anyone out there got contact details to write in to HM for complaints?

For everyone's info about Captor, 3 systems are available : Captor RF, Captor GPS and Captor RF/GPS/GSM

Price :
Captor RF - RM2100 (inclusive of 1st year annual fee of RM150) subsequent year : RM150
Captor GPS - RM 2500, monthly fee of RM48 (viewing only) or RM98 (printable reports)
Captor RF/GPS/GSM - RM4000, monthly fee of RM48 (viewing only) or RM98 (printable reports)

For more info, visit the HQ's website at : www.netstar.com.my

When you're there at the site, click on 'Partners' and check to see if your car insurance company has offers.

The stock 16" rims of E-Spec NHC is 16x6J...so theoretically it can support up to 205/50/16. In actual practice, it's okay but not advisable. You need to change to a wider rim, 16x7J or 16x7.5J...will will cost more. I agree that NHC has weird rim and tyre sizes. 185/55/16 and 16x6J...

Better run the rims and tyres till the are out and then decide. Or else, just stick to 195/50/16 tires. Better for FC and less rolling resistance as well.

I believe 17" tyres are more expensive than 16-inchers. Even for the same make and brand eg. Bridgestone RE001 205/50/16 and 205/50/17. Unless someone tells me otherwise....I could be wrong.