There is a few things that I would need to settle.
First is the club participation in this event here.
ICE MAg Battle Royale 2010.
After much consideration, I have decided to pull the club out from the event.
Reason is that the club is not prepared for this kind of showcase yet and also not in this type of showcase where mainly the focus is on audio and not "performance" oriented products.
Another thing that is currently bugging me is that a certain someone is not really happy with me.
Usually I am not bothered by this but because this certain someone is special to me as I wanted to try to bring our status to another level, hence my unhappiness.
Ah well, let me just settle what I can first and take it one step at a time.
28 September 2010
11 September 2010
Bad trip?
Went for the usual drive again.
This time with a twist.
I dislocated my car front bumper coming out from Selayang.
Damn speed bump is covered with water and caught me out.
Maybe because I am already drowsy and could not see it coming?
A landing thud that manages to keep me awake till home.
Somehow this thud also triggers something that I would preferred to be kept buried.
I don't know.
Somehow half regretted going for this drive, not because of the company but because of the thud that triggers the reaction after that.
This time with a twist.
I dislocated my car front bumper coming out from Selayang.
Damn speed bump is covered with water and caught me out.
Maybe because I am already drowsy and could not see it coming?
A landing thud that manages to keep me awake till home.
Somehow this thud also triggers something that I would preferred to be kept buried.
I don't know.
Somehow half regretted going for this drive, not because of the company but because of the thud that triggers the reaction after that.
06 September 2010
Partial LED Brake Lamp
Butt itchy.
So went for some "ayam" mod since its been a long time I do something "ayam"
TA-DAAAA...
Partial "LED" Brake Lamp.
This is how it looks like close up.
During daytime.
During the night.
And below is a partial car-butt shot for you to compare.
Without pressing the brakes.
With the brakes pressed.
So yeap, I am in the race to get back my "ayam" mod king title.
So went for some "ayam" mod since its been a long time I do something "ayam"
TA-DAAAA...
Partial "LED" Brake Lamp.
This is how it looks like close up.
During daytime.
During the night.
And below is a partial car-butt shot for you to compare.
Without pressing the brakes.
With the brakes pressed.
So yeap, I am in the race to get back my "ayam" mod king title.
[Review] Pumatec Perform 680C Brake Pads
If you guys remember earlier I posted that my brake system need a replacement?
Here to refresh your memory.
Fortunately, even though the disc is in a bad condition, it is still very much workable.
So instead of the entire system, just the brake pads need changing.
The reason why I keep getting the metal scrubbing sound is because my brake pads is way thinner then this.
My usual choice will be Rapid Stop 550c brake pads.
But this time, instead of choosing my usual choice, I decided to give Pumatec Perform brake pads a try.
This Pumatec Perform brake pads is rated at 680C as compared to Rapid Stop 550C.
The packaging.
Fitting the pads is standard procedure. Take out the old pads and in with the new.
Easy as 1 2 3.
I will post up soon on how you can DIY.
The pads upon fitted on my car.
Now is the part everyone is waiting for. How does it perform?
Generally as we "petrolheads" know, the higher the maximum temp of a brake pad, the poorer the performance from cold.
This is no difference. It take slightly longer to warm it up as compared to Rapid Stop.
I have to remind myself every morning to warm my brake pads as I am leaving my house in order not to repeat the history where I almost rear ended my neighbor car while she is reversing out from her porch.
I stomp on the brakes and yet my car is still moving forward as compared to Rapid Stop where my car stop on the dot.
PHEW !!
So I suggest to those who are forgetful, paste a note on your windscreen.
LOL
Just kidding.
Anyway lets get back on track.
I had a chance to bring this pad for some serious braking trip to my usual test "track". Those in the know will know what I meant by test "track"
With the pads warmed up, I can brake later and harder going into corners compared to Rapid Stop due to the Pumatec Pads higher temp rating and also the composition of the material used.
I felt that this Pumatec Pads has more bite when compared to Rapid Stop because I just need to "tap" instead of "press" to slow the car down.
Maybe its just my car as I have yet to try other Satria Neo with the same pads.
Upon completion of the first half of the "track", the pads is still biting even after some hard abuse although the first half of the "track" did not really tax the brakes much.
Taking a short half-time break, its time then to complete the second half of the "track".
This is where the braking system of any vehicle will be tested to the max.
And I can say this brake pads pass with flying colors as when I reach the second checkpoint, the brake is still biting and stopping the car. No brake fade at all when compared to the previous Rapid Stop when driven the same way, I will experience brake fade by the time I reach the first checkpoint.
So the conclusion is?
Would I recommend this brake pads?
Yes I would IF the driver of the car like hard and late braking.
Just remember to warm it up first.
IF they are just a regular driver looking for slightly better braking capability compared to stock, the Rapid Stop pads will do just fine.
Cheers.
d(^_^)b
Here to refresh your memory.
Fortunately, even though the disc is in a bad condition, it is still very much workable.
So instead of the entire system, just the brake pads need changing.
The reason why I keep getting the metal scrubbing sound is because my brake pads is way thinner then this.
My usual choice will be Rapid Stop 550c brake pads.
But this time, instead of choosing my usual choice, I decided to give Pumatec Perform brake pads a try.
This Pumatec Perform brake pads is rated at 680C as compared to Rapid Stop 550C.
The packaging.
Fitting the pads is standard procedure. Take out the old pads and in with the new.
Easy as 1 2 3.
I will post up soon on how you can DIY.
The pads upon fitted on my car.
Now is the part everyone is waiting for. How does it perform?
Generally as we "petrolheads" know, the higher the maximum temp of a brake pad, the poorer the performance from cold.
This is no difference. It take slightly longer to warm it up as compared to Rapid Stop.
I have to remind myself every morning to warm my brake pads as I am leaving my house in order not to repeat the history where I almost rear ended my neighbor car while she is reversing out from her porch.
I stomp on the brakes and yet my car is still moving forward as compared to Rapid Stop where my car stop on the dot.
PHEW !!
So I suggest to those who are forgetful, paste a note on your windscreen.
LOL
Just kidding.
Anyway lets get back on track.
I had a chance to bring this pad for some serious braking trip to my usual test "track". Those in the know will know what I meant by test "track"
With the pads warmed up, I can brake later and harder going into corners compared to Rapid Stop due to the Pumatec Pads higher temp rating and also the composition of the material used.
I felt that this Pumatec Pads has more bite when compared to Rapid Stop because I just need to "tap" instead of "press" to slow the car down.
Maybe its just my car as I have yet to try other Satria Neo with the same pads.
Upon completion of the first half of the "track", the pads is still biting even after some hard abuse although the first half of the "track" did not really tax the brakes much.
Taking a short half-time break, its time then to complete the second half of the "track".
This is where the braking system of any vehicle will be tested to the max.
And I can say this brake pads pass with flying colors as when I reach the second checkpoint, the brake is still biting and stopping the car. No brake fade at all when compared to the previous Rapid Stop when driven the same way, I will experience brake fade by the time I reach the first checkpoint.
So the conclusion is?
Would I recommend this brake pads?
Yes I would IF the driver of the car like hard and late braking.
Just remember to warm it up first.
IF they are just a regular driver looking for slightly better braking capability compared to stock, the Rapid Stop pads will do just fine.
Cheers.
d(^_^)b
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