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.

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.

Few new additions

There is a few new additions to my ride.

Will update here soon.

[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

New pads

So finally the cause of the screeching sound from my discs are in fact from the pads itself.

The warning tab of the pads are scratching against my disc.

PHEW !!
I thought for once my disc are screwed.

Got a replacement pads today.
I depart from my usual 550C Rapid Stop pads to give this Pumatec 680C pads a try.

Now I confidence in super hard braking is back knowing the pads are actually the cause of the sound.

A review will come up soon once my pads are past its run in period.

Stay tuned.

Replacement is nigh...

This is similar to what I am running on now.

Hopelessly terrible condition.


Have no choice but to bring forward my project by a few months.
Time to send these to for a makeover.


Unfortunately I would have to leave my baby there unless I can get a spare set of knuckle.

Hmm....

Or alternatively I can buy a replacement rotor first?

Decision decision decision..

Not forgetting I am still hunting for my rubbers..

Sigh..

[Review] Sneak Peek of some new addition

My absorbers is due for a change and I am contemplating to stick with stock or go over to the dark side, namely adjustables kit.

I sort of made up my mind to stick with stock and unfortunately my "bro" has to tag me in Facebook on the same day I made up my mind.
=.=


I spent the whole day staring at it and in the end, the heck with it, over to the dark side I shall go.

So out with the old...


...and in with the new...


... Improve Hyperflex Adjustable Suspension Kit.

A complete review will come up after I am done fine tuning the car.
It will be soon.

Stay tuned.
:)

Sayonara...

Time to wish goodbye to you.

You been with me through thick and thin and during the past 2 years we are together, we been places and you never once let me down.

Thanks for the comfort that you provided to me no matter how much I run you to the ground daily.

Thanks for the support.

I will miss your support and comfort.



Adios my R3 springs.
Hope you would serve your new owner well as you do serve me.

:)

Mobile "Osim" Chair

What do you get when you have 8k + 6k?

Running 14 clicks front and 10 clicks rear?

You get mobile osim chair.

Just awesome.

Spend thrift

Last Wednesday was a mad mad day for me.

5k plus gone in a flash.
Literally.

What have I done?

I brought air tickets to Australia for my parents.
3k gone just like that.

Then my car is in need of a suspension make over.
Co-incidentally that particular morning I was contemplating of changing my suspension after work.
It was indeed true.

My bro-in-crime literally poison me for the whole day till I could not take it anymore.

Went to see him straight after work to get this fix.
Another 2.5k gone just like that.



Cilaka Drex for the poison.
LoL.

Will post up more about that later.

Adios for now.