Sunday, October 24, 2010

Oversize Disc Brake For Myvi



Saturday, October 23, 2010

Avanza Type S 2011


New Avanza Type S 2010 2011

Best of all: the Avanza has one gem of an engine. The Avanza's 13-second 0-100 time (torque-braked... with a gentle launch, it's 0.5 seconds slower) is much quicker than the 1.6 liter Suzuki APV. Variable valve timing allows the engine to have both good torque and good top end power, something which the less sophisticated APV engine lacks. Another reason for this quickness is the 4-speed gearbox. It's got very short gears for an automatic. First gear tops out at 50 km/h, while 4th gear does 100 km/h at a buzzy 3000 rpm. This makes for spritely acceleration in traffic, though you'll need to cruise at just 60 km/h to keep the engine at 2000 rpm on the highway. Doing so should reward you with 15 km/l or better on the highway. In its time with us, the Avanza hit 11.25 km/l in mixed use. While that included highway time, that figure includes hard driving, acceleration testing, and metro traffic. Reports from owners suggest fuel economy figures closer to 8-10 km/l in daily city use. That's pretty good for an automatic-equipped seven seater

SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle type 5-door, 7-passenger MPV Vehicle layout Front-engine, rear-wheel drive Price P 813,000Length 4,120 mm (162.2 in)Width 1,630 mm (64.2 in)Height 1,695 mm (66.7 in)Wheelbase 2,655 mm (104.5 in)Curb weight 1,085 kg (2,392 lb)Engine 3SZ-VE; normally aspirated 16-valve DOHC EFI inline-4 gasoline Displacement 1,495 cc Engine features Variable valve timing on intake valves (VVT-i)Max. power 108 hp @ 6,000 rpm Max. torque 141 Nm @ 4,400 rpm Transmission 4-speed automatic

THE GOOD
Peppy engine-transmission combo.Good fuel economy.Spacious cabin.Great third row space.

THE BAD
Tinny construction Jittery ride Darty handling Poor brakes

THE LOWDOWN
If you have enough money for the Avanza 1.5G, you have enough money for the Innova, which is a much better car... with a diesel, to boot.Front suspension Independent: MacPherson strut, lower control arm, stabilizer bar. Rear suspension Non-independent: live axle, multiple links, coil springs .Brakes (front/rear) Ventilated disc / drum; without anti-lock .Tires Dunlop SP10, 185/65R-15 88SMajor standard features Driver airbag, power windows, mirrors and door locks, fog lamps, AM/FM stereo with 4 speakers and in-dash single-CD player with MP3 capability, 50/50-split folding second row seat, one-piece third-row bench seat with two headrests and two three-point seat belts, anti-theft alarm, remote keyless entry, high-mount third brake light on rear spoiler, rear air conditioning, full-size spare tire.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Corolla Altis : Tested At sepang Circuit

Grand New Toyota Altis performance



The iconic Toyota Corolla Altis is now in its 10th incarnation. Officially introduced on Wednesday at the Sepang International Circuit, we were there to welcome it to the Malaysian market by putting it through the usual phases.



Slalom attacks, acceleration test, brake test as well as overall balance and ride tests were the proving grounds for the new Altis, with the older 2.0 Altis also present to serve as a benchmark. Now it must be made clear that all the Corolla Altis present at the launch were specified for the Thai market, so the Malaysian models are going to be carrying few visual differences, like the colour of the leather and specifications for example. The Malaysian market also never had the 2-liter Altis for sale, so this is the first time it will be sold here.




Made available for the spin were the both the new and old 1.8-liter and 2-liter models. The new Altis highlights its Dual VVT-I and the 7-speed Super CVT-I as features of the cars new powertrain. Besides that it was the usual ho-hum of enhanced performance, an updated and tuned power steering system that gets a software upgrade for better feel and response, and of course increased fuel economy; the new 1.8 is 15 percent better than the outgoing model while the 2-liter and 1.6 is 10 percent more frugal than the models they replace.




So after the usual product briefing it was off to the track to see how the car withstands track punishment. After a bit of a confusion as to where I needed to be and with who (I never do well with instructions) I found myself in a 2-liter Altis at the back of the pack. First impression, I was not really that impressed with the car. Its fine really, comfortable, silent, but it felt aged, the CVT-i didn’t seem to be working because I felt every gear change, in fact everything just didn’t seem befitting of a new car. It was only after the driver change came around was it mentioned that I was actually in the older Corolla Altis. Chest out, stomach in, pride swallowed, I made way to the new car.




Inside the new darker wood trim is the first hint that you’re in the cockpit of the new 2-liter . A thicker 3 spoke wheel with more buttons than the outgoing model that control the display meter, the radio and some other functions is also a feature unique to the 2-liter.

The centre fascia is pleasant to the eye and touch, the silver accents ooze modernism and the quality of the plastic knobs and buttons reassure that your money has been well spent. The arrangement of the controls are within reach and easy to operate as I found out while negotiating a bend at well over 120km/h, easy.

Talking about bends, the new Altis worked pretty well at a circuit that is designed to test the grip and balance of a car aka “a high downforce circuit”. The car doesn’t have huge wings, barge boards, or a blown diffuser to work well, but it does have VSC, EBD and a few other acronyms that don’t really help with circuit fun but work wonders at saving lives and precious metal on the road.

The safety electronics have an annoying tendency of kicking in too early, provoking a barrage of visual and audio reminders that the Altis is a people friendly daily driver, not a track machine. It actually is a good thing that the electronics are so alert, I would rather that than them kicking in at the last possible moment. Again, this is not a track machine.

The new software upgrade for the electronic power steering system provides for a better steering feel. At low speeds it lightens up and helps with maneuvering around tight areas. At higher speeds, the steering tightens up, feels heavier and provides adequate feedback to accurately judge further steering inputs, just don’t expect it to be livewire like with its feedback.

Body roll was also very noticeable further driving home the message that the car is meant for comfort and cruising, and with the suspension doing a great job at keeping the road noise down to a shush, it was obvious that Toyota had successfully retained the DNA of the Corolla, comfort and stability.

At the handling test, the Corolla Altis proved that it is among the best in its segment, but it was at the acceleration test that the Altis came alive. Packing 145hp and 187Nm of torque backed by a Dual VVT-i system that provides maximum power all along the rev band, the system is also aided by ACIS (Acoustic Control Induction Sytem) that optimises power and torque throughout the powerband using a variable intake manifold system.

The shove in the back provided by the convergence of these two systems is reminiscent of that of a decent hot hatch, except that it doesn’t scream all the way to the redline but wafts along to the 100km/h mark in just over 10 seconds without you even noticing the gear shifts, this is made possible by a new Super CVT-i system.

The new 7 speed Super CVT-i (Continuous Variable Transmission – intelligent) is a lightweight pulley system that replaces the conventional gear system. It cancels out lag in shifts and shift-shock (that thump you get everytime the transmission shifts up or down) and is great in traffic, the shifts are so smooth that power is immediately available when you need to merge. Even when using the paddle shifters, I was surprised at how smooth and quick the shifts came along, effectively giving the car a sportier feel. Great stuf for those who only care about keeping the pedal floored.

The entry level 1.6E is priced at RM105,990 but its specifications vary tremendously. Firstly it has smaller wheels at 195/65/R15 (the other models run on 205/55 R16), its transmission is a 4 speed Super ECT system compared to the 7 speed Super CVT-i of the other models, it's steering wheel is a 4 spoke urethane and does not have any controls, like the 1.8E, it also does not have VSC and TRC.

Proton Inspira Bodykit



For Those Who Has Book Inspira

Maybe this body will spice up your inspira dude!

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Proton Inspira Price

Proton Inspira complete price list has been exposed.
But is this the real deal?

First thing first I am sorry to tell you (if you are not aware) that Proton will not be giving away 5 years warranty under the EWP (Extended Warranty Program) anymore. However you can still enjoy the EWP if you opt for the special financing package provided by the respecitve banks. Altogether there are 8 banks for you to choose your finacing package. They are Ambank, Maybank, Bank Islam, RHB Bank, Affin Bank, EON Bank, Public Bank and Proton Commerce (this is a bank?).

Hmm...it seems that the smaller engine capacity (1.5 to 1.8L) Proton Inspira will have higher interest rates compared to the 2.0L premium Proton Inspira. Why is that? Moreover you have to understand that if you opt for the special EWP offered by the banks, the interest rates will be marginally higher (a whopping 0.2% difference) too. The choice is yours folks. Hopefully you will find one financing package that suits you.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

New Proton Inspira


Here it comes, the new Proton Inspira ! The latest news is the price will be ranging from RM 80k-95k depending on the variant chosen. There is 1.8 Manual, 1.8 Auto and 2.0 Auto.

For this rebadge, the news is that Mitsubishi doesn’t allow any changes to be done on the engine(4B series) and ECU. Also seems that Proton have changed the suspension setup with Lotus handling, i wonder how that would feel.

Will be going to showroom when it is available, and there are 4 colors to choose; black, white, red and silver.

Personally i’d go for the 1.8 Manual, turbocharge it, and drop in an evo X bodykit, sweet !

Fuyyohhh...

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Proton inspira

Finally The Inspira has arrived!



Proton has unveiled that Proton Inspira will be the official name for its Proton Waja replacement model, which has until now been only referred to by its internal codename, the Proton P3-90A.

The Proton Inspira is developed from a Mitsubishi Lancer with the choice of a Mitsubishi’s 4B10 1.8 liter engine with a 5-speed manual, a Mitsubishi 4B10 1.8 liter engine with a 6-speed virtual ratio CVT gearbox, or a top of the range 2.0 liter 4B11 engine with the same CVT transmission with added steering column paddle shifters.

At launch, the Inspira will have about 26% local content at launch, with the aim of raising it to 40% within the next few months and straight up to 65% within a year from the launch date once the local vendors have been fully prepped. It is built at Proton’s MVF plant.

Available in red, white, black or silver, the new Proton Inspira is now open for booking at any Proton dealer with a deposit of RM1,000. As an appreciation to early birds, Proton will be offering a 2 year (50,000km) free service package worth RM1,658 including parts and labor to those who take delivery of their brand new Proton Inspira for bookings made by the 15th of November 2010 that are delivered before the 31st of December 2010.



The tentative pricing starts from RM79,888 OTR for the 1.8 manual up to not more than RM95k for the top of the line. The 1.8 CVT will be somewhere in the middle. The official pricing will be unveiled at the official launch by the 10th of November 2010.

The photos above and after the jump provided by Proton is the only thing we can show you for now as there is an embargo that we must respect and official images will only be provided closer to the launch date in early November 2010.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Used Tyres




When the household budget will not allow the purchase of a new set of tires, looking into purchasing a used set of car tires is a good idea. The good news is that it is possible to buy good quality used tires if you simply know what to look for and what questions to ask. If you are in the market for used tires, focus on the tread, general condition, and cost for each tire in the set.

The tread on any set of auto tires is extremely important. Since new tires tend to have a full and unblemished amount of tread, most people give this aspect little attention other than possibly considering the design of the tread. However, with used tires, you want to focus less on the design and more on the amount of tread that remains on each tire in the set. Many municipalities have guidelines in place for the depth of tread that is considered safe on local roads. Know what that depth is and do not settle for anything less.



Along with making sure there is sufficient tread on the tire, also pay attention to the evenness of wear to the tread on each tire in the set. Avoid used tires where the tread is deeper at some points and noticeably thinner in others. Go for vehicle tires where the wear on the tread is even. You will be much more satisfied with both the performance and the life of tires with even tread than with used tires with uneven tire tread.

While some people will tell you that it is okay to run used tires with different tread patterns, don’t believe it. Your ride will be smoother and the wear on the tires will be more even over time if you go with four tires that have the same tread pattern. Unless money is so tight that you have to go with odd treads, do yourself a favor and make sure they all match in terms of the tread.

Along with the tread, take a look at the sides of the tires. Make sure the sidewalls appear sturdy and there are no signs of puncture marks or other indications that the surface of the tire has been compromised in some manner. While you cannot reasonably expect the sidewalls to look brand new, it is not out of the question to obtain used tires that have obviously been maintained properly. This will mean that you are much more likely to get excellent service from the pre-owned tires.

There is the chance that someone will tell you that going with recapped tires is a better option than used tires. While there are many recapped tires that are of excellent quality, it is important to remember that recaps essentially have a layer that is bound to the surface of a used tire. They will hold up well in many different types of road conditions. However, a set of used tires with plenty of tread left will protect you from the small chance of the recapping coming loose while operating the vehicle. If you rely on your car a great deal, used tires are a better option.

Keep in mind that many garages and tire retailers keep a selection of good quality used tires on hand. Many of these are tires that were traded in when customers purchased new sets of tires. The vendor will often hold on to used tires that have a significant amount of tread on them and offer them for sale at prices that are as much as eighty percent less than new tires. Always ask to see which used tires are available in the size you need. There is a good chance you will see something that is ideal for your needs as well as within your budget to purchas

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Convert your Perodua Myvi to a turbo


The premium model Perodua Myvi comes with a 1.3 DVVT DOHC engine designated the K3-VE. This same engine is used in most 1.3 Daihatsus like the Daihatsu YRV, and of course the Toyota Avanza and the Perodua Kembara DVVT.

To make the Daihatsu YRV go even faster, Daihatsu added a turbocharger with an intercooler to it’s already powerful K3-VE engine. This makes the engine have one of the highest output and torque for an engine of it’s class. The turbocharger kicks in from low-boost RPMs to provide excellent driveability. The DVVT mechanism continuously adjusts the valve timing according to engine speed.

This makes the K3-VET a formidable performance engine. You can enjoy thrilling power at high-end RPMs and hard weight-pulling torque at low RPM.

Engine Specifications
Displacement in cc 1298
Engine Model K3-VET
Max.power (Net), kw(PS)/rpm 140 ps (102.97 kw) / 6400 rpm
Max.torque(Net), N*m(kg*m)/rpm 18.0 kg*m (176.52 N*m) / 3200 rpm
Engine type In-line 4 cylinder DOHC 16-valve Intercooled Turbo
Cooling System Water-cooled
Valve Mechanism Horizontal Ranging DVVT
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Turbocharger Turbocharger with Intercooler
Fuel Type Unleaded Regular Gasoline
Compression Ratio 8.5:1
Bore, mm 72
Stroke, mm 79.7

A K3-VET in a Perodua Myvi will be FAST! The Myvi is only 953kg, and the K3-VET puts out 140ps. That’s some crazy power-to-weight ratio. Put the manual transmissions and enjoy your ride.

The all new Hyundai Sonata

Hyundai Sonata - cool design




Much speculation has been made about the price, with some claiming that the range will start at RM148K. No such thing of course, and the 2.0 Standard is priced closer to RM130K than RM150K. Here you go:

2.0 Standard – RM135,888
2.0 High Spec – RM143,888
2.4 High Spec – RM163,888

The Sonata uses the new Theta II family of engines paired with a self-developed 6-speed auto ‘box. The 2.0 pushes out 164 bhp and 197 Nm of torque while the 2.4 has 175 bhp/227 Nm – figures that match (or better) those of its rivals. Combined fuel economy is rated at 13.2 km/l for the 2.0 and 12.5 km/l for the 2.4.






Spec wise, the High Spec cars get the panoramic roof, ESP with Hill Assist, leather seats and keyless entry with push start. The difference between the 2.4 HS and the 2.0 HS is that the bigger engined car gets a front passenger powered seat (as opposed to driver only), HID headlamps and climate control. Standard equipment across the range include ABS, dual airbags, 17-inch alloys, cruise control, factory stereo with iPod/AUX in and rear air-con vents. Five colours are available, which are white, silver, black, red and blue.

Friday, October 8, 2010

Proton recalls 04-08 Gen2 & Satria Neo

Proton has announced a recall of its Proton Gen2 and Proton Satria Neo cars made between 2004 and 2008 due to a clock spring malfunction. Although the ammount involved is only 2% of the 660,000 cars produced and sold within the past 4 years, Proton want to make sure their car is safe for their customer.

All labour and parts related to the replacement will be provided at no charge at Proton Service Center nationwide. For more information and clarification, Proton owners can call 1-300-880-888 or contact their local dealer.

The All New Toyota Corolla Altis

That's awesome dude!



Toyota Motor introduced the Corolla which facelift now comes with a new name Grand New Corolla Altis because of the large changes that occur. This launch also spelled out in Europe faster because only a few weeks ago.

The biggest changes occurred in the sector that is driving the engine and transmission. Toyota Corolla Altis now apply the dual VVT-i technology on the 1.8-liter engine (2ZR-FE) complement the existing similar technology in the 2.0 liter engine (3ZR-FE). Dual VVT-i set the valve opening and inhaust exhaust are computerized.
Whereas in the present transmission system using Super CVT-i with a seven-speed Sequential Sport Shift. This transmission offers refinement, silently and contribute to improving fuel efficiency. Equipped with Sequential Shift, so the driver can still play the transmission lever to pursue the pleasure of driving. Another option, new gearbox 6 MT.

Combination of these two new technologies that help increase fuel efficiency up to 7% plus extra comfort. Other additional devices in the car is equipped with Toyota’s new entertainment Navigation

In terms of exterior changes visible on the front bumper, headlights, rear combination lamps, alloy wheels, rear bumper, new design optitron meter, 3 spokes steering wheel, driving eco indicator and other changes.


Sunday, October 3, 2010

Suzuki Alto Entering Malaysian Market

The New Suzuki Alto



Suzuki Malaysia Automobile (SMA) has added a new model to its local range – the Alto, which is an A-segment rival to the Perodua Viva and Hyundai i10. This subcompact is imported CBU from Maruti Suzuki in India, which is the global production hub for this model.

Powered by a 996cc three-cylinder engine, the lightweight Alto (880 kg for the manual, 915 kg for the auto) is pushed on by 67 bhp and 90 Nm of torque. For comparison, the Viva EZi weighs 810 kg and has 60 bhp/90 Nm from its 989cc triple. The Alto’s K10B engine is paired to either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic gearbox. The latter features a gated shifter, just like in big brother Swift.



The Alto’s 3,500 mm length is 75 mm shorter than the Viva, while its 2,360 mm wheelbase is 30 mm shorter than the Perodua. The locally made car also has a 60 mm taller roof. All these are obvious when you see the Alto in the metal – its shape is more rakish and “sportier” (0.30 drag coefficient) than the box-like Viva. The Suzuki is also significantly wider. Under the skin, the Alto sits on MacPherson struts up front and a 3-link rigid axle at the back. The front ventilated discs brakes work with rear drums. It rides on 155/65 R14 Goodyear GT3 tyres.

The super basic RM44,888 (OTR without insurance) GA manual variant has a folding rear bench, dual airbags and a pollen filter, but misses out on the automatic GLX model’s fog lamps, coloured wing mirror caps, tachometer, front power windows, 50:50 split folding rear seats and ABS/EBD. The GLX costs RM49,888. There’s also a RM54,888 GXS spec that adds window tint, leather seats, door visors and a bodykit.

Rear windows are self winding and wing mirrors manual in all variants. The Alto has only 2 sets of seatbelts at the back, making it a four-seater officially, but there are two ISOFIX child seat anchorages.

Another Choice for potential Viva buyers!

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