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  1. Guys out of curiosity, if a car has been using 0w-20 then move on to 10w-30 or 15w-40, if they perform a engine rebuild with new pistons and rings, what is the oil they should use afterwards?

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    2. Hyaenidae

      Hyaenidae

      @PerfMad Yes, if the manufacturer only recommends 0W20 - we've had a discussion about using xW20 oils in a Sri Lankan context and most members agreed xW30 oils are better suited when it comes to longevity. Most manufacturers who recommend 0W20 oil for JDM and EU markets recommend thicker oils for markets like Australia and ASEAN countries

    3. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      Thanks. Appreciate the explanation :) 

    4. Hyaenidae
  2. Setting up aftermarket auto folding and retracting mirror (upon lock/unlock) is a good idea? Is there anyone who have done it already on their cars? Feedback would be highly appreciated.

    Note: car is a Honda GP1

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    2. MaleCortana

      MaleCortana

      Maybe you can send a signal wire to the Start Stop button then?

    3. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @MaleCortana im not that fluent with wiring so need to check with a person who does these kinda things. If we can get it done for Start/Stop that would be ideal.

    4. tiv

      tiv

      Check the manual, most japanese cars have the function hidden. The manual usually tells how to activate it.

  3. exactly . I think i run on the same too. Cant remember the exact code though. Bought 2 for around 35k 3 months ago
  4. Merc paint is done omg she looks so good. she's getting ready to dress up slowly. God knows what needs to be addressed during the process. Engine is in and other tiny bits and pieces needs to go in and the whole interior before the first start may be.. #excited 

    1. PreseaLover

      PreseaLover

      send us her leaked nude selfies 

    2. AVANTE

      AVANTE

      About damn time bro!

    3. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      lol couldnt take any pics guys as she was covered in dust and back side was covered... painter just lifted it and showed. i came after seeing it as i was on my way to some other work. next time i go defa will take a pic and post for sure..

  5. Friend of mine is searching for a place or a person to restore/respray his beemer interior(beige colour) bits (which has worn out/faded paint). Any recommended place?

    1. MaleCortana

      MaleCortana

      I saw a couple of ads on Instagram specifically mentioning that they respray Beemer interiors, if I come across the ad again I'll lyk 

    2. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      please do mate. thanks in advance !

       

  6. People are so selfish and irresponsible... This is why we cannot beat #covid19

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    2. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      Very true mate.. I feel like those who take this light should be punished in such a way that another person would not attend to do such thing. we can't make this shitholes disciplined enough otherwise.

    3. iRage

      iRage

      but we should not under estimate stupidity as well..WTH ???

       

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    4. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      true that mate. That's why we'll remain as a developing country forever.

  7. Does mareena shocks restore originality? how about the reliability in terms of no of kms?

    1. HaeylM

      HaeylM

      Its just garbage, or at least it used to be a few years back. . You'd be better off investing a little more on KYB. 

      Did a replacement for shocks from mareena and it barely lasted 3 months even with city driving on carpet roads. The most dangerous part is that the shock absorber sometimes locked down and took a while to lift back when there was cargo in the back, had this happen on a tight corner at speed in hillcountry the car would lock up and end up wrecked. Had to switch to KYB gas shocks which lasted a few years. 

    2. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      Thanks for your input. These seems to be in lot of newer cars. I'm not sure why people are swapping with those if such issues exists..

      I was told with one person who have done it like 1.5 years ago and he said it hold up pretty well closer to 20k kms.

       

  8. PerfMad

    Nissan Presea

    I had the same mentality and then i got married. THE END of that ERA
  9. Managed to get the muffler work done. I'm starting to like that sweet beat ❤️ 😘 I no longer need the radio i just wanna keep driving it :D 

    #thatAss ❤️ 

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  10. When applying steel wheels and brake calipers + brake drums, do we have to use heat resistant paint or normal paint can is fine? also is it mandatory to use clear coat above it?

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    2. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      Before and after pics :) highly satisfied with the outcome. Though 2 full days of effort was put onto the work.

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    3. AVANTE

      AVANTE

      Nicely done, clean! Will be better visible with some alloys :)

       

    4. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @AVANTE yes broo. Car is fully stock. previous user haven't done any change to the car. So im still in hunt for a genuine 15" wheel set. Till then this would do i guess hehe.

      Not interested in changing the wheel size or tyre size as it will have adverse effects on the car fuel economy and other calculation. 

  11. Is it advisable to install a beat muffler on a FIT GP1? Any side effects? 

    1. tiv

      tiv

      Rather than fiddle with the existing exhaust it's better to do up a full new exhaust with a nice note or do a valvetronic setup for city driving and for a bit of bashing 

    2. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      Will it cost a fortune to get it done?

    3. tiv

      tiv

      Sadly yes

  12. Planning on fixing my old beat muffler on my new FIT hybrid. Just curious is it a good approach? if no issue with fuel consumption or impact to hybrid system, from where can I get it done? I don't want to cut from the rear and weld it. Want to have a proper fitting so if wanted i can remove it from bolts and fix the old one back again. Given below is a sample pic of the expected job ( currently have only the muffler).
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  13. There is no fun like driving a manual car #missingMyX

    1. AVANTE

      AVANTE

      Oh yes, can't agree more. What's the progress on the Benz?

    2. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      Couldn't find time to pay a visit broo.. hopefully next week. Not sure anything is happening due to bad weather..

  14. Thanks for sharing. But the images are not visible.
  15. highly recommended only if the person has time to spend with him since he does all the work by himself. Very reasonable prices for labor.
  16. I can't believer everything happened so fast and now I have to let you go my travel partner. You'll be missed big time. ?

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    1. speed8

      speed8

      Oh I saw the car posted for sale. Looks clean. Sad to see you having to let her go ?

    2. MaleCortana

      MaleCortana

      A Honda City! We had the earlier model 300-xxxx. Beaut of a car in Champagne Gold exterior. The car was mechanically f*cked by a certain "Honda Specialist" in Malabe (starts with U ends with pul) 

      Looks like a clean car!

    3. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @speed8 & @MaleCortana yeah i looked after it like a baby. car was in mint condition both interior and exterior throughout. Car was advanced the very next day the ad was posted.

  17. What would be the best place to get the whole car checked including the hybrid battery health and usable capacity?

    Currently what i have in mind is Stafford & Car checks.

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    2. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @Dee Jay any idea how much they charge to inspect a car at stafford? may be the hybrid system and electrical system only? atleast i can get the other things checked from car checks may be.

    3. Dee Jay

      Dee Jay

      One of my friend's got a Vezel RS inspected at Stafford last year and the cost was 7,500 as I remember..

      An electrical scan only would cost you something between 2,500 to 3,000 I guess.. 

      Yes, you can get that done from car checks and the electrical system scan at Stafford and still save some ? 

    4. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      Thanks I hope the owner would be ok with it :D 

  18. oh I can guarantee their work. I've been going to them since 2004 to service my AC systems in couple of cars we had they does a really good job and the staff is very friendly too and take good care of ur ride too. I have replaced my compressor with a recon one like 2 years ago for my fitaria and did a full ac service along with it, and car still blows cool air without any issue. So i would say you don't have to be worried about their work. Not sure about the hybrid related parts durability since ours is like less complex it still holding up pretty well having the same cold air throughout.
  19. Did you go to the shop which is right next to ethul kotte bus stop? If yes, their work is really good and can recommend to anyone though the price is bit high compared to some other places.
  20. GP1 2013 model or FD3 is best for daily use with low maintenance cost and what would be the most reliable out of these two?

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    2. Dee Jay

      Dee Jay

      @PerfMad add a GP4 RS to the mix maybe ?

    3. matroska

      matroska

      Well two ways to look at this - GP1 (had one for 3 years) : Great little car that is very versatile and useful. Does a bit better on fuel than FD3. Avoid oil burn-affected cars you're good to go. BUT on the other hand FD3 is more mature been there and probably have the battery issues sorted out by now. Other than the battery issues there are no specific horror stories - and it definitely has better road presence and handling dynamics than the GP1 ...as long as you find a well maintained car I guess you'll be good to go. Of course 2007/8 ones are now 12-13 years old so some age will show.

    4. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @Dee Jay & @matroska thanks for your inputs. I'm going to looking to these cars in coming weeks :) hopefully i'll find a good condition car with service records.

  21. Ok. I think i need to make up my mind and settle on something pretty soon. Even Wife wants me to upgrade my ride ? 
    I'm struggling between W124 and FD3/4 ?

    Any recommendations? or suggestions

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    2. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @Magnum i was told that FD4 is not the JDM version as well. i drove a fd4 today and compared to my City manual vtec car it has a bit of low pulling power. but i think i can live with it. but the case is having low fuel consumption. Now im kinda into gp 1 as well :D 

    3. ramishkad

      ramishkad

      @PerfMad How many km a month do you usually run? Decision between FD3 and FD1/FD4 is a lot dependent on that. @Dee Jay has explained the basics about FD3 above. And I have to say it surely does a lot more than 9kmpl in long drives. My experience with it over 125000km, it did 9-12kmpl in colombo traffic, 13-18 long distance depending on traffic flow, and 22kmpl on highway. The car has no issues with power as long as the hybrid battery is good. Its 1300cc engine outputs 90hp and the electric motor 20. So altogether 110 hp which I would say is on par with Allion/Premio/Corolla segment. Except you have a lot of torque and initial pick up thanks to the electric motor.

      That being said, you should only get the FD3 if you run 1500km+ a month, to really profit from it being a hybrid if thats your aim. If you dont run as much, just go for FD4 or a well maintained FD1. FD3 is the worst car to have parked around - primary cause of battery failure. It's a good work horse and a high mile runner. I didnt have issues selling it but I sold it for less than I brought it from. If you are getting one, you need to either get one with a good hybrid battery, or buy one with a drained battery for less and replace it with a good battery. Running the car on a new hybrid battery hasa day night difference in performance. 

       

    4. PerfMad

      PerfMad

      @ramishkad thanks for your input. Im currently doing around 1000-1500 per month (not more than that) as of now. 

      If I break it down, i would roughly do around 400-500km in city and rest is mostly highway runs.

  22. Every time I see a well maintained pristine looking w124.. I fall in love with it over and over again..?
    I wouldn't mind adding a petrol version to my future collection as well :D 

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