LONGTERMER #3, Vol 4: Proton Waja 1.6 4G18 (A)

LONGTERMER #3, Vol 4: Proton Waja 1.6 4G18 (A)

In this blog entry, I'm updating my ride, Proton Waja 1.6 4G18(A).  This is the 4th update.  I spent minimal compared to last month.

 Firstly, I had a hair raising experience, Hard braking as I approaching invisible bump from 90 to 30...  As a result, the brake LOCKED.  Thank God I didn't hit the Bike and Nissan Frontier in front.  Man, I missed ABS.

Secondly, the central Air cond vents design's CRAP.  Front passenger complained no air.  Why?


It's due to the "Alfa" or Early BMW design (see photos below) which angled towards the driver.

I planned to upgrade the rims. Went to a shop in Pandan Mewah (We Automobile) they quoted me RM450 for trade in my rims for "Taiwan" SSR Type C Gunmetal 6.5jj x 15" PCD114.3 (see picture below). I told them I'm coming back end of this month.

Second potential Damage's "PIONEER DEH-4350UB" Head unit. Quoted RM440 + 30 console box = RM470. This MP3/WMA/CD Player head unit has USB/AUX, 2x RCA Out, Remote Control and supports Ipod cable. Target: 2 months time.

Also, the Fuel Consumption is consistent from last month, hovering between 7.1km/l to 8.65km/l. This Waja seems to prefer EssoMobil over shell and petronas.




Without further ado, let's proceed to logbook:

Mileage as at 12/9/11: 130,680km
Mileage last month: 980km

Mileage today: 131,656km
Mileage this month: 976km

FUEL CONSUMPTION:

ALL TIME:
Best: 12.8km/L (RM14 cents) - 100% Highway. (NKVE)
Worst: 7.1km/L (RM25 cents) - 100% City.  Stuck in KL traffic for 50mins to and up to 2 hours fro for a 15 km journey.  Shell RON95

This month:
Best: 8.65km/l  (RM22 cents) 50% highway, 50% city. Esso RON95 (6 October)
Worst: 7.1km/l (25 cents) 100% city driving (Shell RON95) 20 Sept

EXPENDITURE:

1) Petrol: RM220 (average RM22.5 cents)
2) Parking: RM60
3)Reload touch and go RM50
4) Car Wash: RM6

TOTAL: RM336.

Before I go, here's some parting shots:

Above and below: Fresh from RM6 car wash!

That's all folks, thanks for having the time and patience to read this blog entry.  An Original Otoreview's Production by Jeff Lim.

LONGTERMER #3, Vol 3: Proton Waja 1.6 4G18 (A)

LONGTERMER #3, Vol 3: Proton Waja 1.6 4G18 (A)

In this blog entry, I'm updating my ride, Proton Waja 1.6 4G18(A).  This is the 3rd update.  I spent quite a lot on this car this month:


First, I upgraded my OEM Air filter to K&N 33-2074 Drop-in Air filter.  The damage cost: RM240 bought from 'speedworksonline' (William) via Lowyat Forum.

 The results:  Slightly better acceleration and midrange, especially overtaking from 60-90km/h.  Fuel consumption wise, no improvement so far.

Secondly, I went to Tayaria (Aka. Kit Loong tayar), I did Alignment, balancing and readjust rear camber. The staff there told me 2 of my tyres bald one side (outer side). She recommend Pirelli P6 tyres. They were having promotion from June to August 31. 195/55R15 size RM250 each only including balancing. While changing the tyre and fixing the rear camber, they told me that 3 of the rims bent (bengkok).  The damage: RM610 poorer.

Here's the photos of the damage:

The results: Much much  better ride and handling.  Can corner up to 110km/h.  Before, anything above 100km/h = unstable and steering wobbles at high speed.  Now, I can go up to 150km/h without sweat.  Just have to bear with Loud wind noise and "Loud engine".

Without further ado, let's proceed to logbook:

Mileage as at 12/8/11: 129,700km
Mileage last month: 1152km

Mileage today: 130,680km
Mileage this month: 980km

FUEL CONSUMPTION:

ALL  TIME:
Best: 12.8km/L (RM14 cents) - 100% Highway. (NKVE)
Worst: 7.1km/L (RM25 cents) - 100% City.  Stuck in KL traffic for 50mins to and up to 2 hours fro for a 15 km journey.  Shell RON95

This month:
Best: 8.65km/l  (RM22 cents) 50% highway, 50% city. Esso RON95 (7 Sept)
Worst: 7.3km/l (26 cents) 100% city driving (Shell RON95) 24 Aug

EXPENDITURE:


1) Petrol: RM230
2) Parking: RM60
3)K&N (K and N) Drop in Air filter: RM240
4) 2x Pirelli P6 195/55R15 tyres + alignment, balancing and rear camber: RM610

TOTAL: RM1110.

Before I go, here's some parting shots:

That's all folks, thanks for having the time and patience to read this blog entry.  AN original Otoreview's production.  Jeff Lim's original work.

LONGTERMER #3, Vol 2: Proton Waja 1.6 4G18 (A)

LONGTERMER #3, Vol 2: Proton Waja 1.6 4G18 (A)

In this blog entry, I'm updating my ride, the Waja 4G18 (A).  It's been 1 month and 1 week I "owned" the car.  So far I spend minimal amount of money on the car.  Just RM40 for REVO Oil treatment. For more info on this REVO Engine Treatment, see my review last year:
http://otoreview.blogspot.com/2010/06/product-reviewrevo-engine-treatment.html

The result?
SMOOTHER, Quieter engine, slight torque gain (Pick-up).


Spent 7/10 occasions STUCK in Horrendous KL Traffic Jam.  Going there usually took 20 to 45 mins and Coming back would take 1 hour TO 2 HOURS and 10 MINS (After a heavy downpour) from WISMA GENTING to My house in Section 17, Petaling Jaya.  Note that it's a mere 16km to and 14km fro ride (Using Jalan Perak/Jln Sultan Ismail/Jalan Parlimen/Semantan/Sprint Slip road).

The car's alignment and balancing is TOTALLY OUT.  Steering wobbles at high speed (above 110km/h), front tyres uneven wear (outer almost bald but inside still 60%).  Time to rotate tyres?  Maximum speed I've driven is 140km/h so far due to the "Unstable", uncomfortable (Noisy engine + Loud wind noise) ride at that speed.  Kinda Scary if I drove above 120km/h.  Hope this can be changed after the Alignment/Balancing.


Without further ado, let's proceed to the Logbook.


Mileage at "delivery" (10/7/11): 128,548km

Mileage as at 12/8/11: 129,700km
Mileage this month: 1152km

FUEL CONSUMPTION:


Best: 12.8km/L (RM14 cents) - 100% Highway. (NKVE)
Worst: 7.1km/L (RM25 cents) - 100% City.  Stuck in KL traffic for 50mins to and up to 2 hours fro for a 15 km journey.  Shell RON95


EXPENDITURE:


1) Petrol: RM230 (RM20 cents average).
2) Toll: RM50 (1 time top up touch & go)
3) REVO Oil: RM40.


That's all...


Well, there's a saying a picture's worth 1000 words.  Here are the pictures:

Taken at CASA PRIMA Condo, Kepong.

Above and below: Takan at my dad's Condo in Metro Prima, Kepong.  Currently rented out to a Persian family.  Was there to COLLECT RENTAL!

That's all folks, thanks for having the time and patience to read this blog entry.  An ORIGINAL OTOREVIEW's production.  Jeff Lim's Original Work.  See you on 11 September 2011 for the next update.

TO DO LISTS:
1) Alignment and Balancing.+ Rotate tyres. (RM???)
2) K&N Drop in Air Filter. (RM240)

Seller delayed sale of Waja 4G18 till...

The Seller, my Uncle delayed sale of 2001 Waja 4G18 till...

END OF JUNE...  Looks like I need to share car with my dad until then...

False start... 

Getting my New ride this Sat. 2001 Waja 4G18

 Getting my New ride this Sat.  2001 Waja 4G18

I, Jeff Lim's getting my new ride this Saturday.  It's a 1 owner STOCK Standard Waja (my Uncle is the original owner).  Original Paint.  Mileage around 130,000kms.  Semi-synthetic since day 1.  Religiously serviced every 7000km.  Car is in TIP TOP Condition.  1 year roadtax, New MF Battery, newly serviced Air-cond, new Engine mounting. I bought it at BELOW MARKET PRICE.

According to my Uncle: Full tank of 55L can go 550km mixed driving (10km/L).  Up to 700km Long distance (14km/L)...


However, I planned to do the following:


1) K and N Drop in Air filter. RM240
2) Bendix Metalking Titanium Brake pad front: RM130
3) Refurbish stock rim.  Skim and polished RM220
4) SECRET...  (hint ECU map)
5) SECRET... 
6) ANOTHER SECRET...  to be revealed in due time...


Will Update every month from 23 May onwards.  Stay tuned...