Newbies HELP thread, ask vypez anything!

[vypez]

started this thread to answer question from newbies, but please, search before you ask. =]

let the questions begin..

[wave]

wah... me 1st one to ask.....

are u really that forgetful? 

[bluesmurf]

started this thread to answer question from newbies, but please, search before you ask. =]

let the questions begin..

Do you help to do sparkbridge?

[firestarter]

started this thread to answer question from newbies, but please, search before you ask. =]

let the questions begin..

how to change headlights ar ..

[zepil]

understand that our stock tyre is 185/65R15

I have intention to change to 16" rim after i collect my car. the best match is 195/55R16.
however, not many tyre has this profile.

from my research

for 16" tyre:-
V8 closest match is 205/55R16
GR80 closest match is 205/55R16
Kumho SPT has 195/55R16 (cost about 105 to 110 per 16" tyre only, been using it on my current ride)

are there any other tyre that u guys have been using that matches 195/55R16. I prefer comfort and quiet tyre. Of course wet and dry grip has to be of some standard also lar. so far the Kumho SPT serve me very well interms of grip, as for noise, as i have the HKS exhaust on my current ride, dun know about road noise. but i have some friends using it, most saying quite quiet.

want to open up for more options, else i would probably go back to kumho. Its ranked 7th tirerack under UHP tyres. cool stuff for the cost.

[vypez]

Do you help to do sparkbridge?

yes. =] at a fee though

[vypez]

wah... me 1st one to ask.....

are u really that forgetful? 

not valid. next question.

=]

[vypez]

understand that our stock tyre is 185/65R15

I have intention to change to 16" rim after i collect my car. the best match is 195/55R16.
however, not many tyre has this profile.

from my research

for 16" tyre:-
V8 closest match is 205/55R16
GR80 closest match is 205/55R16
Kumho SPT has 195/55R16 (cost about 105 to 110 per 16" tyre only, been using it on my current ride)

are there any other tyre that u guys have been using that matches 195/55R16. I prefer comfort and quiet tyre. Of course wet and dry grip has to be of some standard also lar. so far the Kumho SPT serve me very well interms of grip, as for noise, as i have the HKS exhaust on my current ride, dun know about road noise. but i have some friends using it, most saying quite quiet.

want to open up for more options, else i would probably go back to kumho. Its ranked 7th tirerack under UHP tyres. cool stuff for the cost.

if you feel comfortable with kumho, by all means use it again.

i myself would recommend V8. running it on my girlfriend's car and it's pretty good.

good points being long lasting (a friend has ran 50k on it and still good to go), quiet, good wet grip, and nice sticky compound.

alternatively, up 2 sizes to 17" and a lot of options are open. =]

[vypez]

how to change headlights ar ..

you sure or not??

haha.. remove the socket, then remove the rubber.
after that look carefully, there's a metal catch. press it downwards to release clip and you're good to go.

size is H4, t10 for pole.

[zepil]

if you feel comfortable with kumho, by all means use it again.

i myself would recommend V8. running it on my girlfriend's car and it's pretty good.

good points being long lasting (a friend has ran 50k on it and still good to go), quiet, good wet grip, and nice sticky compound.

alternatively, up 2 sizes to 17" and a lot of options are open. =]

up 2 size very taxing on FC and pickup... hehheee.

Kumho SPT is definitely very good interms of grip. my friend use it to run at sepang, also travel in NSH at 140 wet road (after raining). he is those type that push the car to the max alot, and give very good comments, thus i try this tyre when i change rim.

only problem is i dun know if this tyre is very quiet or not.... hahaa, cause my car now got simota carbon charger and HKS silent hi-power exhaust. also quiet is relative, have to compare 2 tyre personally to know.

guess i will only know if kumho SPT if quiet after i de-mod my current ride

[Lorddraco]

for our former mod ... I put it to Sticky!

[vypez]

for our former mod ... I put it to Sticky!

wah. former mod, just normal member with a attitude lah. hehehe

[vypez]

up 2 size very taxing on FC and pickup... hehheee.

Kumho SPT is definitely very good interms of grip. my friend use it to run at sepang, also travel in NSH at 140 wet road (after raining). he is those type that push the car to the max alot, and give very good comments, thus i try this tyre when i change rim.

only problem is i dun know if this tyre is very quiet or not.... hahaa, cause my car now got simota carbon charger and HKS silent hi-power exhaust. also quiet is relative, have to compare 2 tyre personally to know.

guess i will only know if kumho SPT if quiet after i de-mod my current ride

what is your current ride?

up 2 sizes is not really taxing, i've tried 17" with V8 and gotten 13km/l. its basically the weight of the rims that makes a difference and also your driving style.

my driving style is hiong, many bros here can vouch for it thus if i can clock 13, you can clock much better.

look into light weight 17"s. cps2 may be a good start. i see some good deals in our flea market. think was $850 rims and tyres, cheaper than buying 16"s from shops.

[zepil]

currently on Mazda2 SP. ride coming to 2 years in Nov.

16" rim with tyre + trade-in should not cost more than $600. probably can get around 500 or so.

any1 knows the price of V8 for 16", 205/55R16? around 120 range?

[RR]

wah. former mod, just normal member with a attitude lah. hehehe

Ya ! An HONONARY Member wif and ATTITUDE....that i simply LOVE  ! 

[vypez]

currently on Mazda2 SP. ride coming to 2 years in Nov.

16" rim with tyre + trade-in should not cost more than $600. probably can get around 500 or so.

any1 knows the price of V8 for 16", 205/55R16? around 120 range?

bro, $850 was cash and carry. meaning if you trade in at somewhere else, you could be looking at about $600!

anyway, v8 is about 125 if im not wrong.

mazda2sp .. happen to know alvin? sg*5168* white sp, tinted windows, piggyback..

[vypez]

Ya ! An HONONARY Member wif and ATTITUDE....that i simply LOVE  ! 

hononary member no good lah. i shld be called .. EX-member. hehehe

[RR]

hononary member no good lah. i shld be called .. EX-member. hehehe

okok.....an EXtraordinary member ....wif an ATTITUDE tat RR simply LOVES !

[zepil]

bro, $850 was cash and carry. meaning if you trade in at somewhere else, you could be looking at about $600!

anyway, v8 is about 125 if im not wrong.

mazda2sp .. happen to know alvin? sg*5168* white sp, tinted windows, piggyback..

yes i know him. he is my Vkook supplier, and a friend too. went to kulai with him for supper before :)

u forgot to mention the BBQ pit on his bonnet. u know him too? just tell him little red car and he will know who i am.

[firestarter]

you sure or not??

haha.. remove the socket, then remove the rubber.
after that look carefully, there's a metal catch. press it downwards to release clip and you're good to go.

size is H4, t10 for pole.

******** .. just realised got some slight finger prints on 1 of my bulbs .. any danger of blowing ?
if so can clean the blub ?