my proton tiara

[prototypes]

weikhee86, I hope u understand us. We are not criticizing you. I said tiara is good for students like us with low budget. But I just pointed out that it is not worth putting a toyota engine as you mentioned and doing other mods. I said if u were to "mod", with that much money you could probably buy a stronger car..
Of course, it is good to appreciate what you have. You could do exterior mods and etc.

weikhee86, DOHC,

thank you for your understanding (many don't understand me) as sometimes, being in the situation whereby money and education is at state, some form of balance need to be taken into considerations. make the best out of nothing!

 

[prototypes]

if only ppl learn to read the main topic title.. it stated my tiara, not "shld i sell my tiara and get new car" etc. i know its right in a certain point of view, now he's asking opinion bout modding tiara not shld he sell his car etc. please read and think bfor posting. keep those non-constructive post (refering to the topic) to yourself or either pm them to advice them.
anyway lets end the flame war here.

point taken! cheers.

 

[weikhee86]

point taken guys. thanks for the advice. no plans in putting the toyota engine inside though. just a thought. gonna maintain the ori powerplant. :) save money to pay for my education. as for the outside mode, will consider. maybe get a new coat of paint. get the whole machine resprayed.

 

[EcstacyElmo]

drove a Tiara as a first car, whats good? the fucking freezable aircon...drive long enuf and my knuckles can grow icicles...
i usualy pumped it up to 40L of fuel only. can take me about 350km, drive slow la...enjoy the drive, dun waste the fuel by driving faster than the car can manage.
if u wana do something, i suggest making the body stiffer, mine seems to flex abit when taking a steep corner uphill. soundproofing, better radio, decent speakers would make it just nice
Change the air filter something like tat,
hows ur radiator prob? my mom change the original with some metal radiator, been performing well ever since
its not actually a cash burner to maintain the car, maintain it well, it wont have much probs
u could install a voltage stabilizer or some voltmeter just to help urself maintain the car, battery seems to be a bit of a prob
for the radiator, if ur not using some cooling fluid,and instead using waters, please make sure to use filtered water. water straight frm the tap has many impurities, minerals etc frm the old pipes. Frm my experience, using filtered water last longer than plain unfiltered tap water
also, when filling in water into the radiator, there is a valve like the tyre cap somewhere behind the engine, to the left of the engine. open that and fill in water at the radiator, when water starts flowing out of that little valve, u can cap it back and continue filling water into the radiator til u see its enuf. this is becoz when the water cooling the engine heats up, some of it is released as steam, space is created frm the loss of water. opening the valve lets the air out so that the cooling line thingy is filled with water.
dang...abit long la my post haha, from my experience la...
cheers

 

[zulu]

appreciate what you have... i'm sure you are not looking to make your tiara perform like an evo OR make a wira perform like an evo

 

[weikhee86]

yeaps. just wanna make it perform above average. maintain it until i can buy myself a new ride. :)

 

[papagoines]

point taken guys. thanks for the advice. no plans in putting the toyota engine inside though. just a thought. gonna maintain the ori powerplant. :) save money to pay for my education. as for the outside mode, will consider. maybe get a new coat of paint. get the whole machine resprayed.

I guess you can play with tiara's strong points, mainly good ride/handling (in its class) and economical...

If I'm like you and on a budget...maybe I'll

1. Replace any worn parts on the car as in engine, suspension, bumpers etc...

2. Before coating it wif a fresh coat of paint, check for rust part and treat it wif antirust....even if there's no rust found, no harm done by getting it treated. After that, then spray the car.

3. Reupholster whole interior to give it a new life. if no budget, then go for a professional interior cleanup...smells nice oso :_:

If do all these thing above, its like driving a new car....:_:

 

[ultimatevolution7]

This damn thread was not meant to be about whether he should "keep the Tiara or get recommendations for a new car"....
Didn't visit this thread for a few days and look, now people saying this and that...

weikhee86.. keep up your good spirit...
Its not wrong to love your car!

 

[weikhee86]

papagoines, thanks for the suggestions. :) very helpful.

ultimaterevolution7, thanks for your support bro. :D

 

[weikhee86]

just found suitable aftermarket shocks, the type that is filled with gas. and springs for the front suspension too. planning to change soon. will update ASAP

 

[SkYwAlKeR]

just found suitable aftermarket shocks, the type that is filled with gas. and springs for the front suspension too. planning to change soon. will update ASAP

what brand??...

 

[DJmobile]

point taken guys. thanks for the advice. no plans in putting the toyota engine inside though. just a thought. gonna maintain the ori powerplant. :) save money to pay for my education. as for the outside mode, will consider. maybe get a new coat of paint. get the whole machine resprayed.

i think you made your point...
save money for your education is a wise choice, but can consider a loan also...
i think Zth pple will and should admire your spirit and love for cars and hopefully not judge you by your ride..
many people may think you are wasting your time with your car

BUT,

the tiara may not be a high power car, but you can go for the handling aspect of the car...

 

[canken2]

i am wonder what if you want to change rims, how to find / mod to 3 holes, to match tiara??

 

[papagoines]

i think you made your point...
save money for your education is a wise choice, but can consider a loan also...
i think Zth pple will and should admire your spirit and love for cars and hopefully not judge you by your ride..
many people may think you are wasting your time with your car

BUT,

the tiara may not be a high power car, but you can go for the handling aspect of the car...

I've read somewhere on Autocar Asean that said if the car have great handling but have "adequate" power...you can push the limits more (...until the engine loses steam though) and the car never bite back...

I think its the review of the new Ford Focus 1.6 in the UK

i am wonder what if you want to change rims, how to find / mod to 3 holes, to match tiara??

I think you can ask ppl who swap wif starlet engine..i think their using back the starlet hub and diskc

 

[weikhee86]

hey guys...just updated. changed the front shocks. using apm now. so far no problem. btw, i think i just go for light mods like making a CAI for my ride. just installed K&N filter, so far so good. improve fuel economy and a little performance boost. will post pics 2moro. have problem logging to photobucket.

 

[weikhee86]

here are the pics...work in progress:

 

[amalmuahahax]

although u r driving a tiara.. i have so much respect for u bro becos i can see ur spirit in making it as good as possible.. and the eager to share and post up what u've done to ur car here in zth.. not all ppl have money to buy big cars and expensive stuffs rite.. so keep on doing what u like.. overall from what i see.. u r a car enthusiasts :D

 

[donCityZ]

Originally Posted by ehaab
WTF...
Listen my car is is a dumpbag.

What I really think about my car is.. its a piece of junk

By placing a two-foot plastic megaspoiler doesnt mean I get improved downforce...

I know everything about cars, and my car is the best in this website

Cars are about character and passion..but i don't see anything but a crackster in my garage..

Sorry.but thats my misery

ehaab... damn... thats rude bro.

the tiara looks old.. yea.. but if it is properly maintained, should be nice..
after repainting, surely be a nice ride...

 

[weikhee86]

although u r driving a tiara.. i have so much respect for u bro becos i can see ur spirit in making it as good as possible.. and the eager to share and post up what u've done to ur car here in zth.. not all ppl have money to buy big cars and expensive stuffs rite.. so keep on doing what u like.. overall from what i see.. u r a car enthusiasts :D

thanks for the support bro! :D

 

[weikhee86]

planning to respray the entire car soon. tot of spraying it gunmetal grey....