LONGTERMER #2, Volume 15; Month 20: Honda Civic FD2 2.0IVTEC

LONGTERMER #2, Volume 15; Month 20: Honda Civic FD2 2.0IVTEC

In this blog entry, I'll be covering my ride.  The Honda Civic FD2. This is 15th update of Longtermer #2, this month's the 20th month we (my family) owned the Civic 2.0iVTEC FD2.

What's happened in the month between January to February. Let's see...

I have been enjoying driving the car around. In fact, WE (me and my dad) used this car more often now compared to the Ford Telstar.

Over the last 14 days, as usual my dad drove this Civic FD2 HARD.  To Genting Highlands (2 rounds), Cyberjaya 3 rounds.  How my dad drive (to Genting Highlands)?

Well, he utilised Engine braking most of the time when downhill and played with the Paddle shift (S mode) with Air-cond off (windows down) when going uphill.  


Three weeks ago, while reversing out of my porch, I hit a parked Wooden Lorry. 

Apparently, the reverse sensor did not work as the wooden lorry was too high.  The damage?  My rear right light broken and it's surrounding dented.  Spent RM280 for the lights and another RM280 for Knocking back and painting. Total RM560.

 

Picture montage above: Before and after the repair...

As I am typing this, the Civic's Due for 30,000km service.  Apparently, Sumber Auto Edaran was fully booked till 2 March 2010 (Tuesday).  I made my appointment last Monday (22 Feb).

Without further ado, let's proceed to LOGBOOK.

Year of manufactured: 2008 (Delivery Date 28 July 2008)
Current Value: RM113,000
Purchase price: RM126,000 (less NCB)
Mileage when bought: 0008km
Mileage last update (January 1): 27,536km
Mileage today: 30,418km

Average mileage per month: 1600km

FUEL CONSUMPTION (This Month):
Best: 14.25km/L, 100% highway, Petronas RON97 (16 Feb 2010 driven by my DAD)

WORST: 8.2km/L (Shell RON95) 100% City driving driven by ME. (January 28 2009)

LAST 6 months:
Best: 14.25km/l (90% highway driving) (16 February 2010)
Worst: 8.2km/l (80% City driving, 20% HARD DRIVING) (November 26 2009)

Expenses:

1) Rear light RM280, Knocking and painting: RM280.  Total RM560.
2) Touch and Go reload => RM100.
Petrol, parking and toll charges, that's all.

Well, there's a saying "a picture is worth 1000 words". Here's some parting shots before I sign off...

FINALLY: MY PARTING SHOT:

AN ORIGINAL JEFF LIM Production. That's all folks, thanks for having the patience to read this. See you on the 22th month. Ie. End April. Yes, Now I'll update this car every 2 months instead of 3 Months previously as there's more and more things to blog about.

Fancy a pre-owned Ferrari?

The Star Motoring: Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Fancy a pre-owned Ferrari?

 

Posted by: Anthony Lim

 

Naza Italia has started a Ferrari pre-owned programme in Malaysia, and the workings of the approved used car division is approved by Ferrari and is in-line with the Prancing Horse’s strict and thorough guidelines.

Under the programme, all Ferrari cars purchased via the previous franchise holder, Next Car, and Naza Italia will qualify for Ferrari’s Power Warranty, and is aimed at offering a powerful and consistent proposition to Ferrari customers.

All cars under the programme undergo a 190-point check that is in line with the Ferrari Approved Vehicle Specification Sheet, Template Content Guide and Functionality Guidelines. This multi-point inspection by the factory-trained technicians at Naza Italia include the 190 individual mechanical, electrical, bodywork and interior checks, along with a full road test.

Defects are repaired or replaced, using Ferrari genuine parts while a written vehicle evaluation report is presented to the future owner for a review and discussion. In addition, pre-owned cars purchased from the Ferrari pre-owned programme will enjoy a 12-month warranty as well as roadside assistance for the same period.

END OF SOURCE.

That's all folks, thanks for having the time and patience to read this blog entry of mine...

SOURCE:

1) http://star-motoring.com/blog/permalink.asp?id=1005

Longtermer #1, Update 20, Feb 2010: Ford Telstar 2.0i4 16v Ghia (A)

WELCOME BACK ABS!!!

LONGTERMER #1: Update 20, February 2010: Ford Telstar 2.0i4 Ghia

Longtermer #1, Update 20, February 09: Ford Telstar 2.0i4 16v Ghia

In this blog entry, I am updating my Ford Telstar i4 Ghia. This is the 20th update.


What's up in the month of February?

As I am typing this, the Telstar covered 861km. Now, 151,066km. Previous month, it's 150,205km.

On February 11, 2010, my front left tyre punctured again.  Again, I drove to the nearest tyre shop for change to spare tyre.  Around that time, MOST tyre shop Closed already due to the Chinese New Year.  I then drove to a Tyre shop in Sea Park and found a pair of used Falken ZE912 tyres with 40% thread left.  I paid RM240 for it inclusive of Balancing.  

ONE day before Chinese New year, I bought a pair of Front Normal Brake pads (OEM Mazda 626) for RM60 from a shop called "AMO" in Seapark.  I then went to a mechanic nearby my house and was quoted RM55 for installation.

During the month of February, my car experienced brake LOCKUP TWICE.  This left me thinking...  Does this car have ABS?  A peek into my Fuse box CONFIRMED that the TELSTAR HAS ABS.  It's just that somewhere, somehow the 60A FUSE for the ABS missing.  Wonder who stole my Fuse (Same type as Wira)?

TWO days ago, I bought the 60A Fuse (RM8) same size as Wira and slot in...  VIOLA, THE ABS is FUNCTIONING WELL AGAIN.   Welcome back ABS!


Without further ado, let’s proceed to Logbook…

LOGBOOK:

Year of manufactured: December 1998 (registered January 1999)
Purchase price: RM42,000 (Aug 2005)
Current value: RM12,000 (As at February 2010)
Depreciation per year (averaged): RM7,500
Mileage last month: 150,205km

Mileage NOW: 151,066km

Fuel consumption (so far):
BEST: 10.2km/l (24 December 2009)
WORST: 5.9km/l (September 14, 2009) => 100% City driving

THIS MONTH (February):
BEST: 9km/l on 9 February 2010 (80% Highway driving). WORST: February 22: 7.1km/L, 90% City driving. I used either RON95 Shell OR Mobil RON95 only.

0-100km/h: 10.8 secs (1/1/2010). Previous run 10.4 secs (27/9/2009).

TODAY, As at 28 January 2010,

Expenses (this month)

1) Fuel expenses (RM240)
2) Parking and tolls charges... (RM50 est)
3) CHANGED:
i) Front OEM Brake pads (RM60+55 workmanship) = RM115
ii) 1 Pair Used Falken ZE912 tyres + Balancing (RM240)
iii) ABS FUSE 60A (RM8)
iv) Others (RM50)

GRAND TOTAL: RM703.00.


Before I go, here's some parting shots below:

LASTLY, before I signed off, this is the LATEST photo of my Telstar.  Picture taken using my Latest Gadget, Panasonic LUMIX TZ7.  Location: Section 17, Petaling Jaya...

That's all folks!  Thanks for having the time and patience to read this Blog entry of mine...  See you on March 29 2010 for the 21th update...  AN ORIGINAL JEFF LIM'S PRODUCTION.  My original work...

Peugeot 306 XSI 2.0

Peugeot 306

Peugeot 306 XSI 2.0

Peugeot 306 XSI 2.0 Clifford Cat 1 Alarm With 3 Key fobs one of which is the master key fob also a Toad Multipoint Immobiliser Full Ecosse Bodykit with Porsche style splitter and spoiler with brake light delocked, dehandled and debadged with TVR style poppers 3.5k ICE including DVD player and full boot build Momo steering wheel and limited edition 306 stainless steel gear knob blue neon’s under foot wells as well as a full under car neon kit which is multi function and colour £0000s spent and is a real head turner.

White Peugeot 306 body styling

PEUGEOT 306

White Peugeot 306 body styling

The White Peugeot 306 body styling rear light kit uses the latest technology DUEL LED lights.
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The Peugeot 306 Afterburner

PEUGEOT 306

The Peugeot 306 Afterburner

The Peugeot 306 Afterburner is produced in injection moulded plastic. The kit includes all bulbs and connectors needed to fit the kit

Peugeot 306 Afterburner LED rear lights conversion

PEUGEOT 306

Peugeot 306 Afterburner LED rear lights conversion

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The Star, Thursday February 25, 2010

Fuel subsidy scheme shelved, originally set to be implemented on May 1

By EUGENE MAHALINGAM

eugenicz@thestar.com.my

PETALING JAYA: The Government’s proposed fuel subsidy scheme based on the engine capacity of vehicles has apparently been shelved.

Sources indicate that the plan, which was originally set to be implemented on May 1, will not proceed even though a lot of the preparatory work has entered the final stage.

“We were so close to getting this off the ground,’’ said a source.

The Government had planned to introduce a tiered pricing system for petrol, depending on engine capacity, while foreigners would have to pay the market price.

According to reports, the plan called for the mandatory use of MyKad to differentiate Malaysians from foreigners, requiring the need for MyKad readers at petrol stations.

Subsidised petrol would be capped to a certain amount of litres a month per user for owners of vehicles with engine capacities of below a certain threshold. The reported upper limit eligibility for the petrol subsidy is 2,000cc. Owners of cars with bigger engine capacities would be exempted from the subsidy.

However, many had considered the proposed scheme to be very unfavourable and cumbersome to enforce and some have suggested that the subsidy itself should be removed.
RAM Holdings Bhd chief economist Dr Yeah Kim Leng said scrapping the scheme and moving to a “fully market-driven” system was a better option in the long run.

“The public has to realise the fuel subsidy scheme is not sustainable as it impacts the Government’s finances. Removing the subsidy would reduce over-consumption and promote more efficient use of our country’s resources,” he said when contacted by StarBiz.
Yeah said many countries, including Indonesia and Sri Lanka, were practising a free-float system, where fuel prices were based on global oil prices.

“This is the ideal but Malaysia is accustomed to subsidised prices. From an economic standpoint, it is not sustainable.”

Yeah said removing the fuel subsidy completely would create short-term strain on the lower income group as they would have difficulty coping with the sharp increase (in fuel prices).
“The best thing to do is to gradually reduce the fuel subsidy or it would create inflationary pressure.”

Yeah said the proposed tier system was unfair and vulnerable to abuse.
“It is unfair from the individual perspective because everyone is entitled to equal fuel subsidy levels.”

He also cited the case where some fishermen were purchasing diesel at subsidised prices and were selling it for profit.

“Owners of lower cc engine cars could sell their entitlement to owners of higher cc vehicles. This situation could crop up if the system is not watertight.

“Principally, it (the tiered fuel subsidy scheme) seems desirable but administratively, it is no go,” said Yeah.

An analyst from a local bank-backed brokerage said the tier system would be difficult to monitor and the Government should do away with the fuel subsidy scheme.

“The only way to become a high-income nation is to remove the fuel subsidy. There would be near-term implications but eventually the public will be able to adjust. The removal should however be gradual,” he said.

He also said the Government should improve its public transport infrastructure if it were to reduce or remove fuel subsidies.

“The Government could also do away with excise duties (for imported vehicles) but I don’t think that would happen any time soon.”

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Sdn Bhd vice-president of sales and marketing for passenger cars Florian Mueller said he could identify with the Government’s decision to introduce a fuel subsidy scheme.

“In the long run, the Government is looking at how to reduce fuel consumption. I think the best thing to look at next is how we can encourage people to purchase vehicles with the latest technology or encourage the manufacturer to build car engines with lower fuel consumption.
“This would also encourage other players to introduce technology that encourages fuel saving. The Government could also make it mandatory for car owners to replace old engines if they are not fulfilling emission standards, just like they do in Europe.”

END OF SOURCE...


My Comment:  THANK GOD!!!  GOD IS GOOD!

That's all folks, thanks for having the time and patience to read this blog entry...

SOURCE:
1) http://biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/2/25/
business/5741670&sec=business

Modified Grand Livina IMPU silver

Modified Grand Livina IMPU silver

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peugeot 107 colour black

peugeot 107 colour black

in Mercury metallic, climate controlled air conditioning, alloys, traction control, ABS, leather/suede trim, trip computer, radio/CD player, front foglights, auto lights, auto wipers, service history - £5,995

Fuel Pump Replacement

The patch I did on the old pump didn't help. The crack propagated and leaked elsewhere. The risk of the tank breaking apart while driving and blowing up into flames, was too great for me. So the car was grounded for a week over Chinese New Year while waiting for the new fuel pump assembly to arrive in the mail.

Locking ring 1531.30

Seal 1531.41

New fuel pump assembly 1525.Y2

Fuel tank with old seal. Yes, that is a tank full of Shell RON95 flammable fuel. Don't even think of smoking while doing this. Oh, and don't try taking a close up photo of it with the flash on, as that will definitely make a nice loud BOOM! just like in the movies.

Comparison of new seal and old seal.

New seal is a bit more tight.

The new seal fits tightly and is difficult to apply as it tends to snap off the edges. The black colour makes it difficult to see, especially when the fuel pump assembly is fitted onto it.

A tripod holds the fuel pump assembly in place and stops the new seal from coming off, while the locking ring is being screwed on tight. Unfortunately, over-tightening the new ring caused it to break into two. So I had to reuse the old ring, making sure it was not screwed too tight.

After all was installed, I pressed the accelerator all the way down and turned on the ignition, without starting the engine. Kept it pressed for a few seconds to let the fuel pump pressurise the fuel line; I could hear the fuel pump whirring at the back. Released the accelerator and started. Voila! Everything works! No more leaks and no more stench of leaking fuel.

Image from hooman.org showing the tool for opening the locking ring. I didn't have this tool, so I used a hammer instead.

Image from hooman.org showing the seal, locking ring and pump body.

Peugeot 107 silver

PEUGEOT 107 SILVER

Peugeot 107 silver

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Design Peugeot 107

Design Peugeot 107

ability peugeot 107

peugeot 107

The simple and clearly structured Peugeot 107 - series comprises two body variants with three or five doors, two equipment levels and three Motor- combinations of drive gear. The 3-cylinder gasoline engine with 50 kW (68 hp) was developed by Toyota and is available with five-speed manual gearbox or automated five-speed manual gearbox (2-Tronic). The HDi diesel engine with 40 kW (54 hp) comes from PSA Peugeot Citroen and comes only with a five-speed manual gearbox on the market.

Fiat 500 na luta !!

O pequeno "xodózinho" da Fiat já chegou brigando, depois do lançamento em novembro de 2009, o Cinquecento (Quinhentos em português) já tá na briga, ele veio para concorrer com Kia Soul e Smart ForTwo, que participaram da nossa enquete, quem ficou de fora foi o Mini Cooper, nós não o pomos na enquete por que no Brasil tem poucos Cooper's, por vocês, o melhor é o 500, que teve 6 votos na enquete, o ForTwo teve 3 e o Soul teve 2. Quem já tiver um Fiat 500, pode mandar a foto dele para nós: conhecaomundodoscarros@gmail.com

American Idol 9: Update 1: Goodbye HOPE JOHNSON!

Goodbye Hope Johnson!  I'll be missing you!

Oh! New twist to this blog...  From today onwards, I'm going to post updates/comments on American Idol Season 9 since I'm a HUGE FAN! 

Back to Hope Johnson, me thinks SHE'S A HOTTIE.  Do you agree?  Just look at the picture montage above!  Great looks, great voice, got the personality to match...  I was hoping she'll make it AT LEAST TOP 5!!!

WHY?  OH WHY?  Did SHE NOT MAKE THE CUT? 

Anyway, I'm now placing my hope on "Brad Pitt Lookalike" (In fact Better looking) CASEY JAMES, Michael Lynch, Todrick Hall...  (Hey, 3 out of 7 ain't bad).  Here's hoping for tomorrow's Remaining 17 contestents...   Hope that the JUDGES CHOOSE WISELY!!!  Don't let talents like HOPE JOHNSON go!!!

That's all folks!  Thanks for having the time and patience to read this blog entry of mine...

Os Carros mais FEIOS do Mundo

O AMC Gremlin pode até se parecer com a maioria dos Carros, mas repare na traseira, ele foi lançado em abril de 1970.

Esse aí é o primeiro Chevrolet Chevette, depois ele foi ficando mais bonito, mas le chegou a ficar assim !!

Este é o Chevrolet Corvair, foi feito para "tentar" agradar á Rolls-Royce e a Bentley, pelo visto, não agradou.

Mais um Reliant, vai ser difícil achar alguém que diga que o Reliant Robin é bonito.

Este é o Aston Martin Lagonda. Foi lançado enre 1976 e 1989, tá mais pra LAGOSTA.

Grande, muito grande. Este Ford Edsel 1958 chegou a fazer sucesso na década de 60, mas é muito feio.

Este é o Nissan Small Cargo, é um estilo "delivery", ele pode ser chamado de "Escargot", em Francês.
Parece que arranjaram 2 equipes para fazer este carro, uma para a Traseira, e outra para a Frente, este é o Pontiac Aztek.

O Reliant Regal é um carrinho de 3 rodas, ele ficou famoso após aparecer na série Mr. Bean !

Fiat Multipla, ele foi sucesso de vendas quando foi lançado, em 1998, mas seu design que lembra um pato é de gosto bastante duvidoso.