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  1.  You guys remember Californican?

    If he was around AL now he would be having a blast with all these hybrids and electric cars coming down to SL now

  2. 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.

  3. Anyone else gets questioned why you buy keep buying car parts? non car people simply dont get it :unsure:

    1. PreseaLover

      PreseaLover

      yeah.. like hell yeah.. my office friends thinks im sick cuz i have restore the car after paying for a market price.. they dont get it.. they dont get the thrill in it man.. these days im also buying a lot of parts and i get to hear the same thing :D 

  4. Anyone else is in love with the new Jimny?

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    2. TheFlyingFox

      TheFlyingFox

      @Magnum Great news! I should dig into this further since there is a 660CC 

    3. tiv

      tiv

      Spoke to a large car sale in kandy recently, they said no one has plans to bring it down large scale as even the older models that came in are stagnating in sales, they called it a market nightmare lol,

      the more reason to buy one as it will be scarcer!

    4. TheFlyingFox

      TheFlyingFox

      @tiv Yeah true, just like the Copens and S660s. Of course the Jimny is a bit better 

  5. Anyone else prefer to stick to JDM stuff for your vehicles as much as possible, even when buying accessories and upgrades? or is it just me? :D 

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    2. Magnum

      Magnum

      @iRage Good to know I'm not the only one

    3. Magnum

      Magnum

      @Uditha88 I think 800 is cheap, was it one bulb or a pair?

    4. Uditha88
  6. Anyone else using Akebono brake pads?

    Last time I installed Akebono pads at the front and FBK shoes at the back. Planning to get Akebono front and back

    1. tiv

      tiv

      See if Brembo made a pair?

    2. Magnum

      Magnum

      @tiv Brembo did  but I think we need to replace the rotors to fix those. Dixcel has pads for Hiace, they are about 4k more than Akebono per pair. Might go with those

  7. 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. ;) 

  8. Assume there's two imaginary engines.

    One is a 2.0L engine producing 150bhp at 5500rpm and 200nm of torque at 4500rpm.

    The other engine is a 2.5L producing 150bhp at 3500rpm and 200nm of torque at 2500rpm

    Given the fact everything else is identical which engine would perform better in a race track scenario?

    I understand the 2.0L would perform better in day to day driving on normal roads.

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    2. MV-5

      MV-5

      if 2.5L engine produce  150 bhp  at 3500 RPM , so the torque at 3500 RPM is 305 Nm , 

      torque at 2500 = 200 Nm

      torque at 3500 = 305 Nm 

      So its max power is still somewhere beyond thew 4500 RPM , so 2.5L engine max power is far better than 2.0 L engine.

       

    3. MrCat

      MrCat

      That`s actually wrong.   200nm of torque at 2500rpm is the Maximum torque produced by the engine.  Torque against engine speed curve is never linear.  

    4. MV-5

      MV-5

      it is nearly impossible to teach "vector space" to a second grade school student.

  9. 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.

  10. Carrozzeria Tweeters + Crossovers. Amazing treble!

    https://ibb.co/iVrQE8

    20180611_072201.jpg

  11. Did any of the new Jimny come down to SL? I havent yet seen one on the quick site

    1. varotone

      varotone

      I've seen a yellow one.

    2. Chegerb

      Chegerb

      http://bluebirdsols.com/2467/what-are-the-4-main-types-of-lettuce

    3. tiv

      tiv

      There s one in kandy as well

  12. Does the Honda Grace also have the DCT issue? So far I haven't heard any issue regarding the Grace, one guy told me the problem is only with Vezel and FIT but doesn't the Grace also share the same gearbox? :unsure:

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    2. matroska

      matroska

      Two possible reasons

      1. The one Sathyajith mentioned

      2. The fact that graces started flowing into SL later. So
      (a) They haven't still been abused as much as the other two models - might see more graces have issues later

      (b) By the time the grace became mainstream already Vezels and Fits started giving trouble so awareness on DCT was there and  users took extra care

      (c) Due to the tax change during the period when Grace was just starting to get popular  there are lot less Graces than fits or vezels 

       

    3. Magnum

      Magnum

      Me thinks the lesser number of Grace compared to Vezel and FIT is the reason why we dont hear that many DCT issue incidents regarding the Grace

    4. tiv

      tiv

      There are cases, issue starts at like 60k km 

  13. Fun fact: Car guys have senses in their ass, when they sit in a car they can give report on some of the issues with your car

    1. iRage

      iRage

      I am not sure if its in the ass....but yeah...car guys can say if a car has worn out shocks by just looking at it....or if there is something wrong by listening to the car....etc...so it is a complete sensory thing....not just the ass

  14. Go to the Wagon R club Facebook group and look for a ‘meet up’ video

    Thank me later! :D

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    2. alpha17

      alpha17

      I want to donate my eyes...:action-smiley-082:

    3. AVANTE

      AVANTE

      @iRage cuz wannabe donuts yo! Smell that smoke? Thats the smell of fresh Ecopias burning! Or is that the engine?

    4. iRage

      iRage

      No..no...that is the smell of the seat catching fire as the hybrid battery over heated and caught fire :)

      Well..that is one way to be smokin' hot I suppose

  15. 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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  16. Has anyone here played either DriveClub or Project Cars 2?

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    2. AVANTE

      AVANTE

      If you want to let go of realistic physics & enjoy modding & adrenaline chases for a while, obviously NFS. If you are still hooked for a highly realistic driving experience with beautiful graphics, P-cars 2.

      Played NFS Payback last week on PS4 and it has an okay story. Although if possible, go for NFS Heat, it rocks! Car laundering cops, Car customization & character customizations are endless, graphics are fab & a wide variety of car choices, from MX5s, Skylines & EK9 to exotics & classics.

    3. Davy

      Davy

      Agree with what @□AVANTE□ said. The last NFS I played was NFS Most Wanted. Lost interest in the game after that because handling and physics was becoming too arcade-like. I'm more into simulation, and I play a lot of Rally Games. 

      The best Rally game that came out recently IMO is Dirt Rally 2.0. It's an absolute masterpiece when it comes to physics, handling, car tuning and most importantly, breathtaking stages. The original Dirt Rally had it's quirks and really difficult to play (reminds me of Richard Burns Rally - so much realism). But Dirt Rally 2.0 is so much better. You really need a good steering wheel setup to play it though. 

      Make sure you watch this on 1080p @ 60fps

       

    4. AVANTE

      AVANTE

      @Davy Dirt Rally is neat. Tried it briefly yet I loved it and even follow the subreddit.

      I have a Logitech F710 controller and still play the 2012 Most wanted just for crusing around at legal speeds and suddenly tipping off the police (Sike!). Real life is already too real, would like to have some fun in the digital fantasy atleast :P

  17. Has anyone taken out a factory fitted tweeter? Do they come with a cross over?

    1. alpha17

      alpha17

      Nope mate.They contain only capacitors to block out low frequencies.Even the budget tweeters(around 2k-3k) has the same method.If you plan to add new ones,make sure to get your hands on a reputed brand like,Pioneer,Kenwood,Jbl,Alpine etc etc... which comes with a proper filter.

    2. Magnum

      Magnum

      Yep high end tweeters come with a separate cross-over, I got a set of Carrozzeria tweeters 

  18. How do some members in the forum figure whether vehicle requires 92 or 95 octane based on the compression ratio?

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    2. iRage

      iRage

      Actually Premium/HighOku ranges from 95 till 98 (ish). Depending on the fuel manufacturer. Nowadays the common premium is 98 except for a few budget brands which are 95ish. Then some manufacturers do the whole "special additive" marketing which in some cases would increase the octane value as well (as some were octane boosters).100 is still reserved as Ultra Premium (which previously/used to range from 98 upwards) and actually not that widely available even with the larger brands. But the notion is that things are going to stagnate at these octane levels for now as most manufacturers are on a frenzy to put on hydrogen stations because of the deadline.

      So depending on the car (its period to be more specific) even 95 as "premium" would suffice.

    3. Magnum

      Magnum

      @tiv what sort of compression ratio is considered as high compression ratio?

    4. tiv
  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. I drove a BMW E90 325i, I got to say it feels great to drive, but the interior and the comfort levels arent really up to the standard of a premium car

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    2. Magnum

      Magnum

      I'm not much familiar with European cars, probably it's a BMW thing, that they mostly focus on the driving performance. The interior didnt just seem right when you compare it against something like a Lexus IS or a Mark X

    3. AVANTE

      AVANTE

      @Magnum "sheer driving pleasure" & "ultimate driving machine"...reviews say the same can't be said for the new 7-series though

    4. iRage

      iRage

      Well....I got in to a Lexus LS and a RC...the interior was nice and classy with brushed aluminium and padded leather...then I got in to a Merc S and E...it looked very goday :) Shiny silvery stuff and all these bubbly circley things...

  21. I guess our tax people haven't yet realised yet that car manufacturers are downsizing the engines and turbo charging them. :D

    They seem to focusing on engine capacity based tax rates :D

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    2. Magnum

      Magnum

      I hope they don't do that :D

    3. terrabytetango

      terrabytetango

      they will. cos the new "must have" car will be the 1 litre Civic which is sold (and made) in the UK.

    4. Magnum

      Magnum

      Yeah that's what I'm afraid of. Everybody is eyeing the new 1L Civic. Soon they are going to notice this loop hole :D

  22. I just realized that adults are on 4X2 mode while toddlers are on 4X4, hence toddlers have better traction :unsure: 

    1. tiv

      tiv

      When very drunk also one tends to switch on 4wd as maneuvering becomes difficult

    2. Hyaenidae

      Hyaenidae

      Almost all of them start having problems with their 4X4 systems within about 2 years and switch to 4X2... after that the 4X4 system only works intermittently as @tiv has mentioned. goes to show how unreliable 4X4 systems are. 

       

  23. I love the influx of kei vehicles!

     

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    2. Magnum

      Magnum

      @tiv Ah yep the Every Wagons make me drool :D 

      I also love the Spacia Custom and N-Box Custom, they seem to be loaded with goodies

    3. tiv

      tiv

      I myself am having a ball in the hustler 

      So easy to park , manoeuvre and I was shocked to see it easily take on the hills on the climb from dambulla to kandy.

    4. Magnum

      Magnum

      Yep kei vehicles dont seem to be having an issue with pulling, I guess they got some wicked gearbox

  24. I recently came across an electrician meddling with a vehicle's side mirrors

    When the mirrors were retracted, it failed to stop at the normal position, instead the left side mirror kept moving towards the front of the vehicle. 

    The electrician mentioned that the mirrors have 'gone out of timing'

    Apparently this happens if the mirrors get knocked or bumped into. He folded/unfolded the mirror which had the problem using his hands couple of times and the issue was sorted out  

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    2. Magnum

      Magnum

      @iRage what's RFP?

      In this case the electronic system had got confused or something as it was going forward smoothly without a fuss but when you operate the mirror with your hands you can hear the locking mechanism working

       

    3. iRage

      iRage

      Sorry..FRP....not the same composition as the bonnets and hood scoops and stuff but not the plain on plastic either.

      But....in most cars, especially the older ones. with auto retract.you can hear the wheels go click click click when you open and close with your hand can't you ?

    4. Magnum

      Magnum

      @iRage Yes you can, but what I meant was that this specific mirror I have mentioned in the status had got knocked somehow and when unfolded with the switch it behaved as if there wasn't any lock. When retracted it went all the way front smoothly but when the mirror was folded with hands the lock made a clicking noise at the normal stopping position.
      The electrician explained that circuit had got confused where the normal stopping position hence it had unfolded all the way towards the front.

      Considering his explanation, I assume when a mirror normally unfolds, the locks are unlocked until the mirror is unfolded to the correct position where it stops and the locking mechanism locks it there in place. 

  25. I wasn’t aware that we had EG and EK hatchbacks in SL ?

    where were they hiding?

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    2. AVANTE

      AVANTE

      Of course they are good cars! I respect them too. Even the EK9 Type-R is now fetching sky high prices worldwide! Hondas deserve respect all the time. If we told Americans that our Swifts, Lancers, KDH & Civics are fun to drive, they'd puke. But thats the Srilankan charm :)

    3. Magnum

      Magnum

      They dont understand what we get here, cuz they only get a handful good stuff from Japan. I have met few of them, , their car culture is different. 

      For example there was one guy who strongly claimed 4Runner(which is basically a gasoline Hilux Surf with fewer options) is better than the Hilux. For them off-roading in a gasoline vehicle is normal, where as most other countries prefer diesel SUVs and Utes for off roading. 

    4. AVANTE

      AVANTE

      To each their own..diversity is a unique characteristic of the motoring community after all!

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