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  1. Im back! What did I miss? 

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    2. iRage

      iRage

      Ooh !! Yes ! Yes ! 

      Can be a whole new build thread

    3. MADZ

      MADZ

      Welcome back @Magnum

      @Davy well I purposely choose this new badges and ranking system which came up with recent forum upgrade instead of old one because it is more advanced. The new badges and ranking system is based on achievement rules and points. The old ranking system was only based on number of posts. 

      @iRage is now gone up to 'Enthusiast' rank and achieved quite a lot of badges which is quite impressive! ..oh that summery is super 😀 I'm sure things will pick up after the pandemic situation and also when the SL economic crisis recover back.

    4. PreseaLover

      PreseaLover

      I login once in 3 days too to see the drama. Logs back out when I see no drama :D 

  2. Drove an Aristo V300(2JZ twin turbo). The thing goes like bat out of hell
    Pic: https://ibb.co/0D3XM0V

    1. MaleCortana

      MaleCortana

      damn those are two fine big toyo ladies :) 

    2. Magnum

      Magnum

      @MaleCortana yep but they are very different in their own ways :D

  3. Premio/Allion taken off Toyota Japan site.

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    2. Magnum

      Magnum

      haha whats happening? 
      I just went into Toyota site to check if they have made any changes to the Hiace, looks like they arent offering Super GL in 4WD anymore 

    3. Gummybr

      Gummybr

      Toyota is offering the VW based ProAce right?

      Can see how our idiots will put the prices up on the Allions and Premio's just like what happened with the end of the Ladder frame based Defender production. Or.... will if fall?

    4. iRage

      iRage

      Yes..the GL variants seem to have los the AWD variant. Strange....a few weeks ago there were some articles talking about how the Hiace still sells 80000+ units per year that was only made stronger last year because people were buying vans (Super GL variants especially) for home use as an outdoor/travel vehicle as they do not want to use public transport anymore.

      @Gummybr...that ProAce is not offered in Japan (or any other Asian markets if I am not mistaken).  Some markets have the small body HiAce (200 series) for commercial applications and the large body GrandAce (HiAce ?) for passenger passenger and large commercial vehicle applications.

      The above mentioned article also mentioned that the dealership networks do not beleive that there will be a proper replacement for the 200 HiAce because:

      - The current model is still a strong contender in the market (due to lack of strong competition)

      - Because of the electrification requirements releasing a new model now would make no sense and a new electrified version needs to be developed.

      As a result there are probable intermediate solutions being whispered as well...

      1. Market the ProAce as the HiAce...apparently this is not a very cost efficient approach considering the 200 series' ongoing competitiveness.

      2. Use the upcoming Noah/Voxy base vehicle..which apparently is not attractive because of its FF layout...

  4. Nuwara-Eliya road vibes( check out the link)

    https://ibb.co/0sPDghK

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

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    2. Magnum

      Magnum

      Akebono is good, I'm using them on my Hiace, I dont notice a difference between the Akebono and OEM. Maybe it's because Akebono makes OEM pads as well.

      Bought a set of NiBK pads for my Crown, will update how they are once I fixed them

    3. 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.

    4. Magnum

      Magnum

      @Ruslan I got it from a friend in Matale, I heard its available in Colombo in couple of shops

  6. Drove a Toyota Century, what a machine. The 5.0L V12 is silky smooth. 

    IMG_5674.thumb.JPG.c1e1535f15c845701c8e16efac505aae.JPG

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    2. Kavvz

      Kavvz

      Engine and drive train certainly yes! Better suited to wide open spaces but the OZzy crowd must think the styling is off 🤔? ( I mean the car of choice there is the Holden and this is as dissimilar as you can get right?) 

    3. Magnum

      Magnum

      @Kavvz There’s a following for JDM cars here. People who are into cars will definitely notice a Century. When i drove this I noticed people staring, they probably were wondering what it is. My Crown also picks up a lot of attention at traffic lights and at shopping centres, I often get people asking me what it is.

    4. Magnum

      Magnum

      Not only that, most Toyota JDM cars have really good resale value, not only they hold their value but go up in price as well

  7. Drove a friend’s Audi A6, it’s super nice to drive but lacks a lot in terms of comfort and interior quality 

    1. Kavvz

      Kavvz

      What really? No way? Compared to what?  And also what gen / model year and transmission? I had an Audi A6 back in the day and to date its the second best car I have ever driven. Looking forward to the day I can afford another one...

  8. Fixed the original suspension back on the Crown. I can barely notice any potholes now even with low profile tyres. 

  9. Did the latest episode of Grand Tour remind anyone else of Unchartered 4?

  10. Anyone tried two different brands of tyres for front and rear? Does it upset the balance of the car around corners?

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    2. matroska

      matroska

      @HaeylMI'd say they're better than GT - imo. 

    3. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      No issue unless its an AWD vehicle. Diameters has to be equal on all 4 corners. at least that's what stated on my Vitara Owners manual. it will cause premature gear wear on Diffs.

    4. Magnum

      Magnum

      Found a set of tyres, two Bridgestone and two Dunlops. I gave up the idea, I think I will go with a a full set of Pirelli or Contis. I currently have Goodyear Eagle F1 directional tyres, they got good grip but they are bit noisy. 

  11. Hands down the best cars were made in the 90s, they had the ideal amount of creature comforts/electronics. They were comfortable to daily drive but not over filled with electrics to make them boring. 

    1. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      Indeed, perfect example is the 70 Series Land-cruiser and Merc W124 (Slightly older to call as 90s car). although these doesn't loaded with electronics, it's a well designed and well made cars. i think Manufactures realized later that they couldn't milk enough money out of these after they sell, and design shit box cars we are having today.

    2. MrCat

      MrCat

      I recon the best cars are always made “today”.

      The best cars to enjoy driving whilst still being cheap to run and maintain were probably made in the 90`s.  😉

       

    3. ajm

      ajm

      Yes even true with the BMW s

  12. Tried an aftermarket muffler on the Crown, worst idea ever..

  13. Magnum's Wisdom: an economical drive is great but switching the car into power mode and sending it is even better...

  14. Bit of advice for those of who like me who purchase quite often online.
    Recently I bought a head unit and an amp( two seperate orders from a Sydney based store). The head unit arrived in less than a week with no problem so went ahead and made another order for an amp. 1 month went by but I didnt receive the amp so I tried calling them and their phone wasnt working due to COVID 19, when I contacted them through FB they told stocks are coming in 2 weeks so I gave it another month but no delivery. Just like that 4 months went by and I got really desperate so I did some digging and found out that I wasn't the only one who got caught up with this store so i repeatedly e-mailed them but still no response. Luckily I had made this purchase through PayPal so I opened up a case and got my money back within a month. What I learnt from this is that always try to purchase stuff of eBay, Amazon or even Aliexpress because if you dont get your stuff they will get your money back without an issue and if you are purchasing directly from the store's own website then make sure they got PayPal.

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    2. fiat fan

      fiat fan

      Buy with a credit card that offers fraud protection. Easiest way to buy online. 

    3. Magnum

      Magnum

      @Hyaenidae I have purchased from Amayama, they are ideal for genuine parts

      @fiat fan I think my bank card has that, but I thought of getting the bank involved as a last option

    4. fiat fan

      fiat fan

      I think most cards come with it now. I have got my money many times thanks to that feature. Always a blessing to have. Even on brick and motar locations.

  15. You know my modern cars have angry looking faces? Its because they need to put up with all these emission standards ?

    1. iRage

      iRage

      ..well...wouldn't you have an angry face too if someone plugged-up your a*$ and all your f*rts were stuck inside you ?

  16. Vehicle prices these.... LOL
    are people actually buying for those ridiculously advertised price?

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    2. RWD

      RWD

      even if you sell your ride now for a good price its a bad time to upgrade. you are going to have to pay a premium for a new ride and any gains on your sale will be eradicated with the premium you pay for a new vehicle..... and the hit you will have to take when its time to sell once imports are allowed again.

    3. Magnum

      Magnum

      I dont understand whats the need for buying cars at such crazy prices :D
      Premio cars which advertised for less than 4.5mil are now advertised for over 5 mil 

    4. iRage

      iRage

      Well...the issue is...people believing cars like the Premio are investments. So it is a desperate attempt to buy low and sell high. However a lot of people seem to be doing it assuming that the prices are going to go even higher. What is ironic is that the prices right now have gone up because of these very same people..so once they stop buying the prices are going to drop to a more realistic price. The reality is...the prices would go down if they actually stop buying right now. But no...our brilliant idiots are not that smart.

      Most of the once who have gotten hit with reality and claiming that the Premio is over priced were interestingly looking for cars or trying to sell theirs just a few weeks ago. Then there are the once who were looking to genuinely purchase one during this period who have gotten right royally probed up their rear orifices because of those who are trying to make a quick buck or profitable flip.

  17. Whats a 2C molli engine?

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    2. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      We had a Town Ace CR27 which manufactured in '94 had an "Molli" Engine. Molli Engine is the latest generation 2C engine. so sellers make it as a statement to draw customers saying this has the latest and greatest ?. i remember one of our cousins had CT-150 Corona (which originally imported to Navy) had flat head valve covered 2C eventually replaced by "Molli" 2C engine.

    3. Magnum

      Magnum

      @Ruslan I assume the CT210 series were all 'Molli' 2C?

    4. Ruslan

      Ruslan

      @Magnum yes. They came with Molli engine as well.

  18. Theres a beautiful Mazda Familia for sale on the quick site

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    2. Magnum
    3. GK_007

      GK_007

      This one has been for sale for sometime now. For 8-9 months. Doubt if there is any issue ? ? but both interior and exterior looks mint. 

      @iRage thats a 11- one right ? 323 hatch, seems to be in good nick too. 

    4. iRage

      iRage

      Yes...the 11- one...looks pretty clean and well taken care of (or restored)...so found that to be more impressive than the blue one. 

    1. iRage

      iRage

      She needs a good paint correction and wax :) There are some interesting stains around the badge

    2. Magnum

      Magnum

      Wasn’t washed when I took this pic. 
      also there’s lot of chromatic aberration in this pic as well :D 

  19. I don't understand people who fix Lexus emblems on a Altezza. Wasn't the Altezza a better car in most ways compared to the IS?

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    2. iRage

      iRage

      The Lexus got more creature comforts but the Altezza was not too far behind. The differences were mainly there because of market preferences/practicality. And yes...where performance variants were concerned the Altezza was handed out with far more offerings than the Lexus. 

      At the end of the day..none of these badges matter. In SL it is all about the letters on the number plate....if it is not a new lettered number plate...doesn't matter whether you are driving a million dollar Jag from the 90s...you are driving an old car (usually the reason is because you are having trouble in your career that you cannot afford a three digit Premio/Allion or a Land Cruzar Parado.

    3. Magnum

      Magnum

      Not sure about creature comforts but the Altezza was a better car in terms of performance.
      The 3SGE on the Altezza was lighter compared to the 2JZ on the IS300, as the 3SGE was 4 cylinder the engine sat further behind giving the car a better weight distribution, Altezza had a six seed manual option and the 3SGE has heaps of aftermarket mods in Japan. Altezza also received some aero options.

    4. iRage

      iRage

      Like I said..the Altezza was handed out with far more performance offerings. As for the 3S-GE....to be honest...I like the less strained smoothness of the 2JZ. The 3S-GE at the end of the day just feels strained and not very smooth. Not that it is a bad engine..just that the 2JZ is a much smoother engine to drive. the 4 vs 6 cylinder running makes a difference.

  20. JDM starter pack:

    1. Google translate ?

    1. Uditha88

      Uditha88

      ya phone app translates through camera input is handy too

  21. After a cut and polish is done, is it necessary to do a polish by hand? Or should we straight away go for a wax?

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    2. iRage

      iRage

      well...it is cut and POLISH. So now they are offering a cut and POLISH and POLISH. They should have done the hand polish along with the cut as apart of their cut and polish's polish :D

    3. Magnum

      Magnum

      He did the polish with the machine but he says he has to charge more if we need the polish done by hand also. Anyway I think the guy was trying to rip off  

    4. iRage

      iRage

      Yes..so it is already polished...why polish with the hand ? Polihshing it again is just going to thin out the paint. He should have to (or owner should have asked for a) hand polish at th beginning so that a hand polish would have been done instead of a machine polish after the cut.

  22. Apparently Australia has a FD2 which isn't a Type R, I thought all Type Rs were FD2

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    2. Dee Jay

      Dee Jay

      FD1 Type S also has all the options you mentioned above neda machan? not sure about the EPS though..

    3. Magnum

      Magnum

      The FD1 here were offered as VTI which is the basic version and VTI-L which received climate control AC, and ‎16 inch wheels.

      I forgot to mention that the FD2 Sport also had leather seats, fog lamps and 17 inch wheels. I think parking sensors were optional in all the trim levels

    4. MrCat

      MrCat

      ^^^ Those 17inch wheels were carried over from the EP3 Type-R. ;) 

  23. Got Dirt Rally 2 for free on PSN, I'm impressed with the game...

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    2. Davy

      Davy

      You'll feel how each car has it's own characteristics in Dirt Rally if you use a wheel.

      I recently got the Colin McRae flatout pack for Dirt Rally 2 and the 1998 Subaru WRX S4 is a total blast to drive. Unlike any other car in the game. 

      So yeah... get a wheel! ?

    3. Magnum

      Magnum

      Will do when it's possible :D

      btw if you guys are into adventure games, try the Uncharted series

    4. AVANTE

      AVANTE

      Already finished the whole series! First game I bought for my PS3 back then. Don't have the playstation now but the games are still there. Nostalgia?

      Did you play last of us? 

       

       

       

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