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Offline clarence

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Re: 16" rim FC
« Reply #20 on: March 29, 2009, 11:57:31 PM »
i know of 1 guy drivin an opc latio he told me from day 1 when he collected his car he never ever turned on the a/c bcoz when he drives in the mornin at 6+ the air is coolin and when he drives back home in the evenin at 7+ the air outside is also coolin...

So i curiously i asked him since u dun on ur a/c to drive then wats ur fc like and he told me he could get 700km till reserve dat is abt 17.5- 18 km/l

WoW i cant imagine drivin w/o a/c in the hot blazin aftnoon sun manz  :out:

Driving at highway speed with windows wound down could actualy increase fuel consumption due to wind drag.

I suspect he probably drove with his windows wounds up all the way with fan mode turned on, or just left a small opening on his windows for ventilation, and not exceeding 70km/h.

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Re: 16" rim FC
« Reply #21 on: March 30, 2009, 03:47:27 PM »
My lemon Latio can never achieve beyond 13km/l even on stock sized rims and tyres.

I am on stock rim/tyre and doing 11 km/l mostly due to close proximity of workplace and usual destinations with minimal expressway drives.

I managed to yield 14.5 km/l on the recent trip to Genting.

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Re: 16" rim FC
« Reply #22 on: March 30, 2009, 03:51:39 PM »
We have had some forumers who claim that they are able to achieve 18km/l on their drive on the North South Highway.

What speed were you travelling?

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Re: 16" rim FC
« Reply #23 on: March 31, 2009, 11:07:21 AM »
constant speed of 140km/h continously for 3 hours except stoppin for toll payments usually lastin 3-5mins includin toilet breaks...



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Re: 16" rim FC
« Reply #24 on: March 31, 2009, 01:01:50 PM »
constant speed of 140km/h continously for 3 hours except stoppin for toll payments usually lastin 3-5mins includin toilet breaks...
Aiyo goodness, don't need to rush until like lat, right? :D

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Re: 16" rim FC
« Reply #25 on: March 31, 2009, 07:59:05 PM »
On the contrary, when u wind down yr windows and off the aircon. It donesnt mean u can save on fuel also. When u wind down yr windows, there are wind resistance & yr car starts to drag back by the foce of the wind! Moreover, using the aircon doesnt affect FC becos its using electricity, not petrol to run the aircon!.

I read this on some articles on myths of FC saving.

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Re: 16" rim FC
« Reply #26 on: April 01, 2009, 08:26:32 AM »
On the contrary, when u wind down yr windows and off the aircon. It donesnt mean u can save on fuel also. When u wind down yr windows, there are wind resistance & yr car starts to drag back by the foce of the wind! Moreover, using the aircon doesnt affect FC becos its using electricity, not petrol to run the aircon!.

I read this on some articles on myths of FC saving.

Unfortunately, energy isn't free. Running your AC will force your alternator to work harder, so you will consume more petrol. That's a fact.

Driving with windows fully open is still more fuel efficient than with AC on, up till a certain speed. Then, it will be best to wind up window and leave maybe a small gap.

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Re: 16" rim FC
« Reply #27 on: April 01, 2009, 11:25:05 AM »
yup those of you that fix door visor can use that as a guage to wind down the windows until nearly the edge of the visor, do that to all four windows esp. when anyone of the passenger inside the car is down with flu it helps circulate the air rather than germs flyin around the cabin with a/c on.

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Re: 16" rim FC
« Reply #28 on: April 10, 2009, 11:24:04 PM »
Just upsized to 16" and will update  if any change to FC. Is using 205/50R16 on BS RE001 ;D

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Re: 16" rim FC
« Reply #29 on: April 12, 2009, 09:47:47 AM »
Just upsized to 16" and will update  if any change to FC. Is using 205/50R16 on BS RE001 ;D

Hey Toalson, I'm using that tire profile too. I feel that its very terrible for going across humps sideways, especially small ones in carpark. The car will shake violently left to right. Wonder if it's because tires too wide. =(

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Re: 16" rim FC
« Reply #30 on: April 13, 2009, 10:07:28 PM »
In fact I found it pretty ok, can accept the bumps and love the grip. Car no longer bouncy.  :yehyeh:

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Re: 16" rim FC
« Reply #31 on: April 13, 2009, 10:46:00 PM »
In fact I found it pretty ok, can accept the bumps and love the grip. Car no longer bouncy.  :yehyeh:

hmm.. wherre do u guys change at??
i juz minding my own biz why the others all cut me
they change lane don use signal & they always challenge me

Le Kua Simi? (x 2)

see the light when turn green~
see my super chio rim~
even though ur car faster than me my Latio still more swee
u may think u reach there faster then can order ur ice cream

Le Kua Simi?

my car more swee~

Offline Toalson

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Re: 16" rim FC
« Reply #32 on: April 13, 2009, 10:49:44 PM »
Got mine at the jewel shop in AMK.

Offline carowner

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Re: 16" rim FC
« Reply #33 on: April 14, 2009, 09:40:59 PM »
What is the price range of the 16" rims? Which rims you using ?

Got mine at the jewel shop in AMK.

Offline Toalson

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Re: 16" rim FC
« Reply #34 on: April 15, 2009, 06:25:35 PM »
What is the price range of the 16" rims? Which rims you using ?


Mine are taiwan rims, kyowa or something. It looks pretty nice on the color; matching to my ride.

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Re: 16" rim FC
« Reply #35 on: April 16, 2009, 01:14:55 PM »
How is the RE001 tyre performance in wet and dry conditions?

Just upsized to 16" and will update  if any change to FC. Is using 205/50R16 on BS RE001 ;D

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Re: 16" rim FC
« Reply #36 on: April 16, 2009, 01:30:16 PM »
How is the RE001 tyre performance in wet and dry conditions?


RE001  :thumbsup:.... no problem in cornering in both conditions.

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Re: 16" rim FC
« Reply #37 on: April 16, 2009, 05:10:55 PM »
RE001  :thumbsup:.... no problem in cornering in both conditions.

Swee hor...
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Offline kenmaine1008

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Re: 16" rim FC
« Reply #38 on: April 16, 2009, 08:02:49 PM »
RE001  :thumbsup:.... no problem in cornering in both conditions.

Re001 = bridgestone high performance?
hw much u all change?? and wat profile u all using? is it made in japan?
i juz minding my own biz why the others all cut me
they change lane don use signal & they always challenge me

Le Kua Simi? (x 2)

see the light when turn green~
see my super chio rim~
even though ur car faster than me my Latio still more swee
u may think u reach there faster then can order ur ice cream

Le Kua Simi?

my car more swee~

Offline RG

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Re: 16" rim FC
« Reply #39 on: April 16, 2009, 08:26:48 PM »
for the size i'm using 205/50/16 is around $180 yes its from japan
(ProJect L) Who says Latio CMI? watch this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGMOOccMvEI