Bro., save on your sound proofing, since you mention it was good on 195/60R15. 215/45R17 are performance tyres which you wanted earlier until cannot tahan the drone. Just switch to Yokohama db V551 215/50R15 should be okay dy. Get back your comfort and quietness.....I didn't know Kheng Siong was selling foam. And you're right, the Sylphy has very good NVH. But that was when it was on 195/60/15 Yokohama Decimal dB tyres. Now that I'm using 215/45/17 the tyre drone is killing me. Will get in touch with KS and see what he can do about helping. The sound proofing is already done in the wheel arches of my Sylphy and it comes stock with the car. I don't want to do anymore than what's already there. I definitely don't want to add extra weight to an already heavy car with all that soundproofing material. We'll see how it goes.
Hardtech?
the infamous "midlife-crisis"Bro., save on your sound proofing, since you mention it was good on 195/60R15. 215/45R17 are performance tyres which you wanted earlier until cannot tahan the drone. Just switch to Yokohama db V551 215/50R15 should be okay dy. Get back your comfort and quietness.....
Probably now he get a "hard" on.....hhahahhahahha
My wira is stock 12mm. Measured it a few days ago. The Preve's rear ARB was previously uprated to UR 19mm unit. Feels firmer but not too uncomfortable. Preve is a much bigger car. Hence I wonder what 19mm will do for the Wira.
This references Genting's recently added speedbreakers. I did slow down for them. Even at slow speed, the car bounces over them.
Thank you. :top: Earlier on, I was in a dilemma whether to get FTuned coilovers. Earlier today, one of the rear arbs was going 'nyek nyek'. That coupled with your above comment sealed the deal. Will decide on rear ARB's size after consulting Farouk. BTW, stock 1.8 not as spongy as other Wiras.
LOL .. I certainly can relate to that
Thank you. I think I will do just that. I don't know what the stock spring rates are for a Wira 1.8EXI but I suspect both front/rear are in the 3-4K region. Your recommendation for front 4, rear 3 sounds right.
I have already foamed my undercarriage, ABC pillars. The side sills were done with the harder track foam.
As for SP, I DIY most of it. Hood, trunk, doors, floor and roof. Unless you are very much into ICE, IMO the floor can be skipped. Floor has plenty of ridges/ribs. Plenty stiff enough. For a while, I drove around with the carpets stripped. With or without carpets, the noise level was about the same. At most, if your floor is transmitting some vibration to your feet, get some soft underlay for it. Did the roof not because of noise. Was because it was akin an oven in the afternoon. When I had my roof replaced years ago, I think they left out most of the older insulation. I can get into the car and drive to my destination which is 30 minutes away. By the time I get there, car was still hot. You wont want to be caught in a jam. No need for expensive or heavy SP materials for the roof. Can use the cheaper Insuflex. Fixing the roof and doors will block out a huge portion of our Malaysian heat.
But uncle pass it and still on rock solid suspension and 45 series tyres woh!......hhahahhahahathe infamous "midlife-crisis"
Wow! but was it specially fitted, like extra mounts, brackets etc?The girl passenger and drive survived that crash. And from the post mortem it really did look like the bars were the only thing that saved the 2.
This unker speed different case.But uncle pass it and still on rock solid suspension and 45 series tyres woh!......hhahahhahaha?
thats why it needs additional bracket to hold it firmly and not crumple easily
I am a bit puzzled. How is it 'room bar' is legal while roll cage isn't?
When I look at the above pic, I don't think I want to sit in the rear. In the event of a front/rear collision, and the rear passenger isn't belted properly, what happens to their legs?
Gotta hide that room bar under the carpet so that parents don't catch me modding my car.
I am a bit puzzled. How is it 'room bar' is legal while roll cage isn't?
When I look at the above pic, I don't think I want to sit in the rear. In the event of a front/rear collision, and the rear passenger isn't belted properly, what happens to their legs?
Yes. I want to gauge how much the car rolls after installing the coilovers. Then decide how thick the arbs should be.you plan to change your suspension first before touching the rear arb?
Lol .. I had to read that twice before I understood.In case anyone misunderstood my earlier sentence, I meant to say "forget the rear tower strut bar if you are going to go ftuned coilovers".
vr2turbo's analysis is spot on. How come he's so familiar with your car? Must be parking right next to you. :cheers:you mention it was good on 195/60R15. 215/45R17 are performance tyres
Why don't they design the room bar to be placed right in front of the hump of the rear seats? That way, the bar won't be in the way of the passenger's legs.as for the room bar...what in my mind tells me for anybody who wants to install it, get it a step further...weld some bracket in the middle of transmission tunnel/chassis tunnel/exhaust tunnel and secure the bar using the front seat rails mounting point....that should prevent this happen.. (the bar folded when subjected to side impact) or perhaps can ask UR to create their room bar version 2 with that additional bracket
Remember the mamak I suggested in the ZTH Cheras thread? I live nearby. Anybody else wants to take a peek? Specially those entertaining the thought of foaming their rides.Sounds like a plan. Why not? Whereabouts do you stay? Let's PM. I'm curious to know about pricing of foaming.
Get adjustable ones!Yes. I want to gauge how much the car rolls after installing the coilovers. Then decide how thick the arbs should be.
Aren't FTuned units adjustables? Think they are nearby your home.Get adjustable ones!
Adjustable anti roll bar is not adjustable suspension wor. Do they do anti roll bars?Aren't FTuned units adjustables? Think they are nearby your home.
They are making adjustable suspension. Also sells UR bars. Here's a link to their site > F Tuned Racing SuspensionAdjustable anti roll bar is not adjustable suspension wor. Do they do anti roll bars?
I know. Aha. Not sure of their UR bars are adjustable. I do know you can get em made at UR themselves though.They are making adjustable suspension. Also sells UR bars. Here's a link to their site > F Tuned Racing Suspension
Local unit. A bit like RCS; lotus trained.
Ah, I see now. I must have caused confusion when I said .. "gauge how much the car rolls after installing the coilovers. Then decide how thick the arbs should be".I know. Aha. Not sure of their UR bars are adjustable. I do know you can get em made at UR themselves though.
Actually it's when i said get adjustable arb and you mentioned ftuned. :slug:Ah, I see now. I must have caused confusion when I said .. "gauge how much the car rolls after installing the coilovers. Then decide how thick the arbs should be".
Actually by "how thick" I meant choosing between the 16, 19 or 23 which UR currently offers. Currently thinking of getting 19mm but if new coilovers with stiffer spring produces less body roll, then will settle for 16mm units.
How much is what? If UR ARB, I see 16mm listed around RM300 and 19mm around 4xx. Was looking for used units but couldn't find.How much is it eh?
Oh damn that rear ARB is cheap. The suspension is also below my expected prices. Seems like cheaper than Titan wor. Ftuned is supposedly custom right?How much is what? If UR ARB, I see 16mm listed around RM300 and 19mm around 4xx. Was looking for used units but couldn't find.
If FTuned, they list their price for Wira here > https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.794557920581305.1073742001.209466972423739&type=3
Roll cage will supposedly impede your escape in the event of an accident. But I think that's bullshit. It'll probably help with your escape but I guess that depends on what sort of rollcage you have. JPJ needs to update their regulations and be more in the know. The R3 Neo Clubsport has a pretty good rollcage which doesn't get in the way of the driver getting in and out of the car. I don't see why cars can't have that sort of rollcage installed.I am a bit puzzled. How is it 'room bar' is legal while roll cage isn't?
When I look at the above pic, I don't think I want to sit in the rear. In the event of a front/rear collision, and the rear passenger isn't belted properly, what happens to their legs?
You propose to UR la and have them custom make one for you. They might even start incorporating the design to the car models.Why don't they design the room bar to be placed right in front of the hump of the rear seats? That way, the bar won't be in the way of the passenger's legs.
When? I'm game. But I'm not in this weekend so anytime after that.Remember the mamak I suggested in the ZTH Cheras thread? I live nearby. Anybody else wants to take a peek? Specially those entertaining the thought of foaming their rides.
Not the same length. Size I'm not sure.guys ! I need to know that if the size of the connecting rod of 4g15 and 4g18 is the same ?
My better half will be having a minor surgery this Fri. So this weekend also not good for me. Anytime else will okay. Even weekdays. Venue is very near me.When? I'm game. But I'm not in this weekend so anytime after that.
But may be pretty far for the rest.....hahaMy better half will be having a minor surgery this Fri. So this weekend also not good for me. Anytime else will okay. Even weekdays. Venue is very near me.