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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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@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
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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.
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@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.
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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
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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?
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People are so selfish and irresponsible... This is why we cannot beat #covid19
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Does mareena shocks restore originality? how about the reliability in terms of no of kms?
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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.
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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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@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.
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Is it advisable to install a beat muffler on a FIT GP1? Any side effects?
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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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There is no fun like driving a manual car #missingMyX
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@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.
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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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@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.
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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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@PerfMad add a GP4 RS to the mix maybe ?
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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.
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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 ?
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@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
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@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.
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@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.
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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