Project Kancil: Boost Meter Spoiled

After 2 years of service and abused by me, finally the boost meter had stopped working. So it is time for me to find a replacement for it and now I still wondering which brand suit me the best. Due to the engine and turbo system has left from it original form, there is no necessary for me to get a bigger scale boost meter as the max reading from the turbo pressure will probably read at 0.6 to 0.7 bar. The main concern for me now is to get a reliable yet able to provide me accurate reading. Thus it will definitely not a replica model as before and if possible a mechanical model instead of electrical model.

There are several brands in my mind currently, Apexi, HKS, Pivot, Sard, Omori. Apexi is the only brand I had used before thus do not know how the other brands work. Anyway a new or used is not a problem for me as long as it is reliable and accuracy. Still considering between DIY it or spend some money for installation as I'm quite busy recently due to heavy workload and monitoring my house renovation progress. 

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Car Modification: All you need to know about Cam Pulleys

Wanted to fine tune your cam and have no idea on what to be done first. Here I compiled some of the information that you may needed in order to get everything done. First of all, you need to know that stock cam pulleys cannot be adjusted. Hence for you to tune your power/torque band, you must need to get an aftermarket adjustable cam pulleys.

However, one might think of why there is a need to adjust the cam pulleys since factory tuned should be the best of all in term of power and reliability. My answer is NO! Different timing is needed for different speed of engine to get the most efficient combustion.The cam pulley can be adjusted to suit the driving style of the driver. The powerband of the engine can be shifted by varying the timing of the valve. After understanding the useful thing provided by adjusting the cam pulley and let's go through how to choose a cam pulley by continue reading...

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Is this TRUE? Honda EX-5 Type R

Here is one of the most important automotive news for all Honda EX-5 lovers. Honda had announced that they will release a Honda EX-5 Type R for their "cub chai" market. Does not have much information about the bike but based on the leaked image, it is equipped with a newly design digital meter, upgraded exhaust system, and 10hp increase compare to the normal version. Stay tune for more information... By the way, my advice is do not take it seriously. LOL

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International Automotive News: Gallardo successor- Cabrera

Finally Lamborgini had decided to replace the long living Gallardo with a new car called the Cabrera.We have seen this ‘Cabrera’ on the net a couple of times, but never really had a clear view of what the final product might look like. But the Cabrera once again hit the tarmac and this time, we are having a better idea of the Bull’s overall look.

Some spy shots during testing on the Nurburgring, the Cabrera seems to be taking the design cues from the Aventador. Aimed to fill the entry-level slot in Lamborghini’s line-up, the Cabrera is said to be equipped with a upgraded version of the current Gallardo 5.2L V10 engine. With the power being pumped up to 600-horsepower, it might bear the LP 600-4 tag.

Like most basic Lamborghinis, all-wheel drive will surely be coming as standard. But the most anticipated change is probably the one done to the car’s mechanical configuration, where the e-gear automated manual might be swapped with a modern seven-speed dual clutch transmission.

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Car Detailing: 2012 Toyota ViosTRD Sportivo Quick Detail

This car is been with her almost a year and even since she never really take good care of it beside taking it to the car wash. Scratches started to build up all over the car, especially from the car door handle. This might due to finger nail and also the from keys.

Does not have much time for detailing during this holiday hence I only managed to have a quick detailing just to remove those scratches from door handle. Hopefully you guys may bare with me that this is not a full detail or any professional job. This is just to remove those annoying scratches only.

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Project Celica: New Shoes!!! New Shoes!!!

It's been a while since I updated something about my car. Thus during this long holiday, I went back to my hometown and tried to fit the new rim I bought earlier to my Celica. Before I made the payment to the rim, I did some studies on what is the best offset and width for Celica but a lot of the information were from the State and most of them running on coilovers and with camber set to fit their rims in. However for me, I prefer to have the camber set close to factory specification and I probably will running on low down spring for a while before I am able to convince myself to get a set of super strut coilover. So this is the reason why I mentioned earlier that I want to try fit the new rim to my car as I'm worry that the offset and the width do not suit Celica.

My rim comes in 2 different specifications. 18x9 ET30 for the front and 18x9 E20 for the rear. Let me explain why 2 different offsets in the first place. As you might not know that the rear of the Celica will sunk a little if running on same offset with the front. So this drive me to get a different offset for the rear to avoid this. By the way, Celica originally run on a set of 16x6.5 ET39 rim all around. Since there is about 2.5 inches increase of width, this make me worry about the rim will hit the inner wall of the wheel well and also the absorber.

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International Automotive News: Honda to launch New Civic Type-R at 2015

Honda finally has revived the Civic Type-R and will predict to be launched at 2015. The news had confirmed by Honda executive, Takanobu Ito. This newly Civic Type-R will be having at least 265hp and will try to hit 300hp mark. According to UK Honda direct Dave Hodgetts, the Civic Type-R will be tested on Nurburgring circuit during 2013 autumn. This Europe model will be built at Swindon and will be launch on year 2015.

 According to Hodgetts, the new Civic Type-R will be equipped with the 1.6L turbo engine which similar to the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) and there is a chance to be equipped with a 2.0L turbo engine as well. Based on Takanobu Ito's statement, he predicted that this Civic Type-R will try to record the fastest lap for Nürburgring and try to break the Renault Megane RS's record 8m7.97s record.

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Malaysia Automotive News: Proton Preve Hatchback With A Better Rear End Images

At last the long waited Proton P3-22A a.k.a Proton Preve Hatchback was somebody near the Proton Tanjung Malim plant. Previously all those spy shot captured do not really show the actual rear end instead of covering up using some black material. However here are 2 images that clear show the rear and side design of the car. 

Its side profile has strong resemblance of Proton MSX concept which displayed years back. Rear design looks nice but its lack of detailing. The images clearly show that there are 4 colors for end users to choose for - metallic blue, metallic black, metallic silver and solid white. However the solid white model will equipped with Preve's sport rim instead of the sport rim shown in the images which it looks more sporty. Let's stay tune when is the official launch date and do give your comment on it.

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