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  1. So these unregistered 2017ish cars rotting in car sales, better than a used or worse?

    Need shitbox car asap. Budget is 6.5mil

    utter reliable no nonsense car needed. Nice to drive is welcome. Something new ish.

    few alto and every vans in my budget, should I? Tires and rubber bits scare me. 

    1. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      i Would buy the Every Van.. Good Grocery goer and hauler. watchout for the Rubbery bits.. since those Sale ayyas haven't have a clue regarding them.. Corrosion usually starts from Door bottom. Im in the lookout for a shit box as well.. but thought of settling down for a Kelisa and thought of performing a bit of elbow greasing to fix it properly. House constructions has ruined my finances to the bottom 😒

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  2. Camry cools a bit too much on the highway o.0 should I be concerned?

    If the temperature scale is from 0-100, normal/spirited driving means the temperature is at 45%, little below half, but I was cruising on the highway and it drops to like 25-30%

    1. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      Hope Thermostat is present and functional.

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  3. Tucson 2012 or Rexton 2008/2009 model ? both are diesels which one is better and reliable?

    1. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      Tucson.. but i would stay away from Diesels since its a Common Rail. but that's just me 🙂

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  4.  Does anybody knows Toyota Vits KSP130 car spark plug changing intervals? and the correct spark plug code for it?

    1. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      @PerfMad @Izza this is mostly affected for Iridium plugs as the center electrode might become destroyed in the gapping process. although you can gap the Iridium plugs (If it's only necessary) by applying force only towards Ground electrode and not the tip (i find it merely impossible and costly affair if it's getting damaged in the process, so leave them alone). personally i wouldn't allow anyone to change the gap without knowing what they are doing, as usually for our cars gapping is usually comes as pre-gapped. has been replacing plugs on my previous cars with Iridiums and never had to gap them, ever!

       

      https://ngksparkplugs.com/en/resources/set-gap-when-installing-new-plugs

       

      https://www.densoautoparts.com/spark-plug-installation

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  5.  Does anybody knows Toyota Vits KSP130 car spark plug changing intervals? and the correct spark plug code for it?

    1. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      No you cant and do not attend to do so. usually Iridium's comes as pre-gapped.

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  6. Is it only me or everyone else have noticed the distance you can travel per tank have decreased significantly?

    I used to do 700-750km per tank in mixed situation. But I can do roughly 600-650 in mixed situation

    1. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      Yep, there was a Significant difference when I changed the Fuel Station to IOC from Ceypetco. pumped their 95 and consumption has improved. something fishy going on with Either Ceyptco distributed fuel or from the Station itself.

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  7. Back after a while - what's up folks? Things seem awfully quiet here. 

    1. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      How's the Starlet coming up? Given the Financial situation in the country, most would be restricted only to household affairs' 😁 (Staying in Queues etc). Spares are freakingly expensive and some are non existent, had to order (From partsouq) two Hinges for the bonnet (Making noises when in Idle and on pothole ridden roads).

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  8. Guys I really need to find the AAC valve for the SR18 engine. Walked all around delkand yesterday and couldnt find a single one. Need help. 

    1. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      oh!, better to get at least a warranty if your sourcing a used one, since these parts are fairly old and you never know the status of them. no luck on Yahoo auction Japan as well? recently sourced a MAP sensor (Through Buyee) costs me only 3k bucks.

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  9. Guys I really need to find the AAC valve for the SR18 engine. Walked all around delkand yesterday and couldnt find a single one. Need help. 

    1. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      Why not ordering it online amayama or partsouq?

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  10. Anyone got down parts from Amayama recently? Do they deliver via courier or we have to go to the customs? Any tax payable?

    1. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      They were Handed over by EMS Staff.. (Not sure it's just a 3rd Party).. but they said they were from Post office. came by a 3Wheeler.. Custom clearance Depends on the Package..(i think they will retain it if it's bit on the heavy side. last time Ordered Muffler Bushings.. and this time Radiator hoses and Clips for the Car.. got delivered 1' x 1' packages straight to home as well.. if it's EMS you can negotiate with the officer a way out (even with a tax).

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  11. Gotta admit that KOITO halogens provide better visibility compared to what I had previously..

    1. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      @PerfMad are these with Blue tint or without them?, looking for Bulbs for High beam without the Blue tint.. 

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  12. Need Advice or an Idea : My friends house was burgled last night and the burglars made off with the Smart Key to his GP1. The grey imported GP1's usually come with 1 smart key and a regular key. The risk is that the car is now vulnerable to be stolen at any time by the burglars. Is reprogramming the car to a new smart key with a new unlock code possible? Any one faced a similar situation? 

    1. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      That's Absurd. i think i saw few specialists in Hitad. one is in close by Nugegoda WIjerama. sure they can manage it. ill post it if i found it..

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  13. Need Advice or an Idea : My friends house was burgled last night and the burglars made off with the Smart Key to his GP1. The grey imported GP1's usually come with 1 smart key and a regular key. The risk is that the car is now vulnerable to be stolen at any time by the burglars. Is reprogramming the car to a new smart key with a new unlock code possible? Any one faced a similar situation? 

    1. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      Did he checked this with the Agents? I think it's doable. but will be costly affair.

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  14. Need legal advice!


    I have an old car with me thats been in the family for ages. It originally had the “book” and now has a green paper for the registration. 

    We just noticed is has a few errors in it.

    1.The Name of Make is incorrect by 1 letter (O instead of E)

    2. The name of model Has N, Instead of L.

    3.seating capacity is “-1” (it’s a 2 door, 4 seater)

    4. The tire size says 560x15? I don’t know if this is an issue.

    It’s not had any issues with cops or anything. We do the yearly registration/insurance with no issues. It's a 1975, so no eco-test.

    Can we get these errors fixed? Also whats the legal standing right now? 
     

    We have it since 2006. Kind of in a rush,as I just started restoring it! 
     

    oh btw it’s a 1975 VW Golf-L “Swallowtail”

    (2 Door 1.1L and quite rare I’m told)

    Thanks guys!

    1. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      I say its not worth the hassle, forget about it since you're already getting your annual registrations done without any issue. restore it and enjoy it :)

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  15. Good place to get a full body paint? 

    1. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      @MaleCortana check with keenauto body works which are good in PDR. These guys did wonderful job on my VItaras dents on roof panel and on doors.

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  16. Does anybody know how to search for 2002-2006 Toyota Camry OEM Carpets on YahooAuctions? When I type Carpets nothing shows up which is impossible, if someone can search and send me the search link that would be great!

    If its also not too much trouble also search for 2002-2006 Toyota Camry OEM Boot Carpet please.

     

    TIA

    1. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      On another note, can we import mats? As in Customs will slap hefty tax on Rubber items? What i did was to order it through parts importer from Yahoo Auctions.. and smaller items like Key Fobs, Dash vents etc through buyee..

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  17. Anyone here has used NiBK/JNBK brake pads?

    1. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      Where did you get the Akebonos in Sri Lanka? Srikantha Motors? was interested in Akebono Ceramic pads once but these guys were only carrying regular types.

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  18. Anyone here has used NiBK/JNBK brake pads?

    1. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      Yes both, low lifetime and i think (Just me) that Braking distance is longer than the OEM. Heard good about Advics and Akebono.

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  19. Anyone here has used NiBK/JNBK brake pads?

    1. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      I’m using them on the Vitara on front. Nothing to blame. But i dont think you can compare the performance with OEMS. As for the remarks, no dust disc wastage is low compared to OEM.

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  20. Went to get the car transferred today, had to pay a luxury tax that hasn't been paid in a while -_- RMV refused to transfer it until it was settled. :( That's a sudden 30k I never imagined spending 😢 

  21. Went to get the car transferred today, had to pay a luxury tax that hasn't been paid in a while -_- RMV refused to transfer it until it was settled. :( That's a sudden 30k I never imagined spending 😢 

    1. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      Now its an upfront fee (means the tax will added when the vehicle get sold brand new and added to that cost if im not mistaken). Usuall practice is to ask from the seller for the invoices paid for luxuary or semi luxuary taxes. Got myself 6 invoices when i bought the Vitara.

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  22. Anybody used Partsouq or Amayama? What are your experiences with them?

    1. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      I've been using both since i have owned Cars. quite reliable and reasonably priced as well. im making sure that items is shipped through EMS. if not DHL or Aramex would anyway will go through Customs and slap a hefty Tax. with EMS you can managed it (If you know what i mean) 😉. only once i got a hefty tax due to a A* hole custom officer. like above said, if the package is not weighing much, i don't think it will make any issues. recently got delivered Trim pieces for Vitara (Rear Seat Mount covers) got delivered within 2 weeks of time.

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  23. What's up with Kia Sorento drivers? Impatient bunch also honking or swerving around? Same stereotype applies to Wagon R and Spacia drivers always turning on their Headlights in the dark and Alto drivers hogging the right lane. Canter Drivers driving like they can respawn after death is also something I noticed.

    1. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      i guess it's not the Vehicle, but the Moron / F**tard, sitting behind the wheel. just keep your cool & let these a** holes pass. not worth the hassle.

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  24. It's either the rich boys terrorizing the innocent road driver or policitions showing off their power with a range rover. 

    So called parts big shot importers trying to establish cults and RIP off innocent petrolheads.

    Average users destroying hybrids and wagon rs then shedding them for more money.

    Good drivers cars being paraded at insane prices 

    Old sodden suvs going almost higher than newer counterparts

    At the rate people are doing this buying and selling scam, soon their wont be customers, just buy and sell con men!

    But why bother? Even the big companies are doing the same under a brand name.

    Sad to see what motoring in this country has come to.

    1. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      Yes, Same here, Sourcing parts from Japan, mostly from Yahoo auction, Partsouq or Amayama. pretty reliable i must say. and worth the wait rather than get your blood boil after talking to parts dealers. Since started working from home from Last Year and due to the prevailing situ, never had the opportunity to step outside with the family.

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  25. Guys do you know where I can buy Upholstery clip-removing tools like the pic below in SL? (Other than Daraz) image.thumb.png.aeae21c8ad6697591e594fb6338a367f.png

     

    1. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      Check near Panchikawaththe. AC Paul might carry them for a hefty price tag. try surrounding area.

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