Thursday 17 October 2013

Burned myvi se1.5 fender lining

I would like to wish selamat hari raya to those that celebrates.  As for me, I did some travelling and went to the east coast for holiday. As some might know this already that the LPT highway now continues from bukit besi to KT. I did try my top speed over there but of course I would like to advise others to not to drive over the national speed limit as it might endangers you and others. Anyway, as my speed rises up to 170+km/h, the bumper clip at the fender lining just came off. Well I did see this coming because after change the stock spring to lowered, I did bump and scratch my lower front bumper where the clips are. After the clips came off, the fender lining rubs against my tyre and I had to stop by to temporarily repair it.
After few diy I did manage to keep it intact and today I manage to completely change into new one. You could diy it because its just clips. The fender lining is not that expensive but you do need some extra clips as some might broke or missing. Total is less than rm100 so its not an issue.

Thursday 10 October 2013

Upgrades: Suspension and Stiff Rings for Myvi Se1.5

Changing the rear absorber gives quite improvement,  reduces the bodyroll and lesser the sways when high speed cornering...
Paired with the Gab Sp. I just couldn't get to adjustable as taxying my family is still my main priority. Event with the Sp gives me hard time when the 'in house finance minister' keep complaining on how bumpy it is and why should spent things that reduces the comfort. Well i just told her that it saves fuel by less braking in cornering (seriously its a joke and dont take my words).
Doesn't really hurt my pocket but gives a lot of fun
 As for the stiff rings. I was looking forward for this. In my practice, we used to called it as 'top hat' and it is important as it aligns and holds the bolt properly so that your lower chasis and wishbone doesn't move too much when cornering.
That small thing like a washer that fills the gap between.

There are two pieces of stiff rings for this long bolt, one at the end and another is in between them.
I only installed the front set of stiff rings and it consists 6 pieces that costs rm2xx.. Theres improvement as the cornering feels more precise and stable.

I will continue in investing on suspension and chassis as I'm still satisfied with the stock engine output. But when the time comes, I gladly will share you on my soon to be engine upgrades.

Adjusting your headlamp and foglamp beam for Myvi Lagi Best

If your beam happens to be high and other drivers are annoyed with it, you may adjust this:
The headlamp projector is adjusted using saiz 8 wrench
As for the foglamp, it is located under it, you may need to jack yout car
Make sure when adjusting it, your beam is facing on a flat wall to accurately align it.