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  1. If you are not looking specifically for a Sedan, I would prefer FIT GP1/GP2 or GP4 models as well. All of these models has all the fancy equipment's you need for day today driving like cruise control multi-functional steering wheel, auto AC and what not. Cabin room leg space is quite enough and 4 people can comfortably travel. Very comfortable and fuel efficient too. Has nicer instrument cluster with many advanced information for the driver. Very good on fuel and pulling power is very good for the engine capacity (you don't feel like driving a typical 1.3 engine car with the support of IMA). Car is also newer and most importantly, parts are freely available starting for engine to small nut or bulb. And these models has less/ almost no issues with the battery as well. I know few people who have done above 130k on the clock on original battery and still counting. + car looks sporty and nice if you opted for wider wheels for rear So it all depends on how well the car is maintained by previous owners.
  2. I heard the same. However, it should settle down once you do around few thousands KM's. (atleast that's what I've heard)
  3. I know it's stupid, but is there any chance of converting the GP1 auto with a manual tranny? There was one gp4(hybrid) with a manual tranny sometime back for sale.

    If its possible, what things would need to change? I prefer to have the hybrid system as it is. 

    Note: And going for a manual GP is not an option as its rare and with current prices its hard to find a good car with low miles as mine.

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    2. Gummybr

      Gummybr

      You hate the CVT gearbox dont you? Its kind of a sad story when you try to climb mountains with a load with all the noise. As Dee Jay says its better to look at the CRZ engine and gearbox.

    3. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      Thanks @Dee Jay i will look into that option. Only issue is CRZ parts are harder to source.

      @Gummybr lol its not the CVT but its the auto trannies I hate :D I had to opt to this as i couldn't find a manual car back in the day and wanted to car for my needs + car prices were increasing like crazy year ago. But knowing I hate auto trannies, i still regret of buying this with an auto tranny. i would have enjoyed it more, if this has a manual in it :D There is another friend of mine who is looking for the same option so, just wanted to see available options.

       

    4. Dee Jay

      Dee Jay

      @PerfMadtry sourcing directly from Japan.. this should be from the 1st generation CRZ as well... I don't think 2nd generation CRZ internals would fit a GP1 since it's mated to the next generation IMA hybrid system (as in 1.5 liter engine and Li-ion battery pack)

  4. If you are seeing this icon , then it says (as per translation) -> Lights when the 12V battery is not charged. What to do when it lights up -> Turn off air conditioners and etc to reduce electric consumption. Then , immediately contact your honda dealer for repair.
  5. This could be mostly due to IMA blower fan malfunction or not functioning at all. What is the current millage? because these tend to give away when its closer to 100k km. Get a scan done and you'll get to know the exact issue. I would prefer a brandnew motor if that's the case cz it will be good for another 100k since you are not aware of the millage of a recon one. Note: Damn, just realized i was replaying to a 2 year old post (rofl)
  6. Gotta admit that KOITO halogens provide better visibility compared to what I had previously..

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    2. Gummybr

      Gummybr

      I need 90/100W. Will check them out

    3. Ruslan

      Ruslan

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

    4. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @Ruslan no blue tint. its closer to white colour (not purely white though)
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  7. Anyone you know who is working at RMV werahera? 

  8. Any idea where I can source a set of KOITO H4 WHITEBEAM bulbs ?

  9. Wonder how much BHP celerio manual has... that's like a pocket rocket :D 

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    2. iRage

      iRage

      Dude....you got smoked by a Celerio :)

      The Celerio driver :

      IT DON'T MATTER IF YOU WIN BY AN INCH OR A MILE, WINNING'S WINNING!! - Dom  Fast and Furious | Meme Generator

       

       

    3. MaleCortana

      MaleCortana

      Its official PerfMad got smoked by a Celerio.

      "It's not the car its the driver" B)

       

    4. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      lol kinda. couldn't try harder as he was driving like a maniac all around the road cutting lanes and kolpitty area is crowded with police so had to be civilized. And ya officially i got smoked lol :D now i regret of not having a manual tranny so badly

  10. Regardless of having a CVT tranny, S mode gives you goose bumps :D  😍

    1. matroska

      matroska

      GP1 right? I have fond memories of the 'S' mode :D 

    2. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @matroska yes. Very recently i tried the S mode with ECO off and damn it got some balls :D

    3. Dee Jay

      Dee Jay

      Yes, same case with the FD3 :D 

  11. Just to clarify something. So your car is an insight and they gave you shocks of GP1 FIT? Just curious because I also own a GP1 and I might face the same issue someday.
  12. Guys looking for Solar powered lights which will automatically switch on at night and switch off in the morning (not with motion detection). Any recommendations with a reasonable price?

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    2. Rajith Pathiraja

      Rajith Pathiraja

      At the moment sourcing is the issue . Try these guys https://lumens.lk/

    3. Dee Jay

      Dee Jay

      I got some lights via daraz (with motion sensors) but there were ones without motion sensors as well. And as I saw the ones I have two modes (haven't tried it out though) one of which is catering to your need. That was from a local seller so they delivered within a day or two.

    4. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @Dee Jay could you pls DM me above mentioned links?

       

  13. Guys looking for a good set of tyres for my FIT. Any recommendations?

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    2. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @matroska called couple of places. They seems to have tyres made in 20/21 planning to pay a visit. Since I replaced 2 front tyres with Japan dunlops, thought of doing the same with the rear once as well. Was running on original tyres and all are expired now.

      They quote me from 16500 -19000 . Only few shops had dunlops. others recommended to go with Hankook stating that even the new audis are told to replaced with Hankook :D i highly doubt it. It is made in korea right?

    3. matroska

      matroska

      Well Hankooks aren't bad - yeah they're Korean. But it seems the tire situation has improved somewhat albeit at a higher price- around a year ago it was pretty difficult to source tires at all. 

    4. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      Yeah. replaced tyres with Jap Dunlops. I guess im good to go for another 5 years (hopefully) until I sell the car :D 

  14. 2015 Tivoli a good vehicle for daily use?

  15. Any recommended vehicles to purchase below 3mil?

    Main requirements are;
    * Should be AUTO (and no 2 door vehicles please )
    * Prefer something beyond 2000 (YOM)
    * Preferably a english letter reg no
    * Fuel city 8+ is enough
    *Parts availability is a must

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    2. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @MaleCortana i know the feeling. we owned a 4 door for almost 8 years. good car with low maintenance cost. Only issue was leg space and ground clearance issue. Now my brother has increased his budget upto 4.5mil :D 

    3. iRage

      iRage

      Well...in that case...

      You do get 

      - Lancer CS

      - Corolla (export variant)..yes..it is a Corolla...but the thing is the cheapos stayed away from it because it did not do 23.567 kmpl. 

      and both you might find one with a decent agent's service history.

      I beleive a Swift (Beetle model) might also be there...

      A somewhat newer option might be a Hustler if a kei car that is somewhat larger is on the table...

       

    4. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @iRage thanks man. Unfortunately he sold his swift beetle like 2 years ago. that was in topping condition 1 owner low millage car. Now he doesn't want the same one. so looking for other options. Corrolla is also in his list. but most are hacked :( 

  16. Looking for a reasonable place to program a roller gate key ( except three singha) :D 

    1. mazdaspeed

      mazdaspeed

      I've had multiple issues with 3 lions whos service sucks like nothing I've seen before. Elcardo does all the work including programing of keys/remotes but may not be able to give the unit as it's not form them. Very good service, friendly staff, reasonable rates and a hotline. 0716844822.

    2. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      Thanks @mazdaspeed i checked with Elcardo. They don't program Three singha roller gate keys due to frequency issues

  17. Is it normal to reduce the KM/L after a tuneup?

    1. HaeylM

      HaeylM

      Sometimes the ECU will take some time to readjust to the new throttle body settings and airflow. Hopefully u get better or simillar fuel figures after doing around 30-40KM. 

    2. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      have done close to  5-6000 km still its little less. Could be due to my driving pattern has changed. Not driving very fuel efficiently as i used to be.

  18. Found a new Mercedes group (SL) and damn, I can't imagine where these gems were hiding all this time. Unfortunately non of them are selling their beauties.. But atleast starring at them bring a smile to my face ❤️

    1. walkernet

      walkernet

      Care to share the group with the rest 😁😁

    2. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      Mercedes Benz W124 Enthusiasts Club of sri lanka 🇱🇰...

  19. I don't think so. Because a friend of mine is using the car for like 5+ years and is being running on 10w-30 oil and have clocked 130k. Still running smooth. And I was advised the toyota 10W-30 oil is better for GP1
  20. I'm having a GP1. I was using 0W-20 as this is what's been used by the previous owner. But stafford advised me to change to 10W-30 considering the environmental factors of SL.
  21. Sometimes feel like I made the right decision purchasing a hybrid. But there's a part of me who wants something else regardless of all the expenses :D 

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    2. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @Dee Jay hopefully the next one gonna be either a fun hybrid or non-hybrid FUN model :D 

    3. Dee Jay

      Dee Jay

      Let's see what you will pick ;) 

    4. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      fingers crossed..

  22. Thanks for the complement.. well in that case its an easy job. Ya doing it with one jack is quite tiring .. had body aches for couple of days as well
  23. agreed. For a moment i thought the same. But then thought if it goes wrong i might not have enough time to get it sorted since i did it during lock down period and the nearest garage was also closed
  24. Actually I did it during a weekend. You can remove the calipers, but its a pain to reassemble if you don't have proper tools. Instead you can cover every aspect. I had alot of news papers laying around so i covered one side fully including inner covers before spray painting the calipers. Even the brake calipers and nuts, bolts and rubber parts were covered before applying the paint to make sure non of the unwanted areas were covered in paint. So if you prepare well, then less rework after paint job. You can watch couple of DIY youtube videos to get an idea about how to cover up things. Rest is your creativity I did some rendering before painting the wheel caps to see which would suit better and then applied the selected one. Painting the Honda LOGO was the difficult part (as you may have seen how much effort was put to mask it out and get it painted. + even after the masking is removed I had to take a small brush and do few touch ups here and there. If you have multiple jacks, its easier to apply paint at one go. But since i had only one jack, i had to attend one after another. So I had to cover one side per day (including wheels, hubs, calipers and all)
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