Congrats! Sweeny

[Kanr]

judge yrself!

[Sweeney]

Tinted windows are better than those using solar film. Films can get scratched and some may even oxidize after a while

 

Hmm.. what I am afraid of is that the properties of the tinted window may not be similar to the film such as v-kool in terms of both uv-cutdown and IR (heat) rejection. Any info on that bro?

[Sweeney]

Hmm... yeah, know what you mean... lemme see once I collected my car. I have vkool on my current ride and may be able to compare results. Stay tuned!

[Fiat124sport]

My SE told me that it prevent/cut down UV rays from entering the cabin....don't know got kenna smoke by him or not

 

Don't worry, confirm never kenna smoke by him!

 

Why leh? Because my 'Transitions' lenses refuse to go dark when I'm in the car

 

'Transitions' lenses go dark because of the UV rays.

[Mzrmazda3]

Congrats Remember to post of pics once you got it

[Fiat124sport]

Hmm.. what I am afraid of is that the properties of the tinted window may not be similar to the film such as v-kool in terms of both uv-cutdown and IR (heat) rejection. Any info on that bro?

 

Not sure about the properties though, but I can confirm it cuts down UV rays for sure! Because my 'Transitions' lenses refuse to work when I have all my windows up in the daytime

 

Heat rejection wise, I got no info on that. My car is black, its a heat magnet.......what heat rejection????

[Contax]

Now that you mention , I'm also wearing one 'transition' lenses and it did not turn dark during bright noon day.

However , I believe the cabin will still be hot/warm if you park under the sun but those with v-kool or similiar will be better.

[Sweeney]

I suppose then that the tinted windows of the Fiats cut down the UV but not the IR. Overboost, any info from your end?

[Sweeney]

congratz!!! ~

 

sorry didnt get to you when i left

 

but damn .. i didnt try the panda .. but once me and fren jackson tried the punto , we got sold..

 

now all i need is get my in laws to feel comfortable in that ride next test-drive and my fren's FC the same too .. and viola ... two new punto guys !!

 

yellow or blue idea ??

 

Hicks...

 

Any updates? Is the poison flowing through your body already? Can work or not? Or still thinking of your Italian ?

 

Oh.. the answer to your question on colour is that we have settled for the lagoon blue. Just looked at the latest Fiat newsletter, body kit for IDEA in at $1.7K....

[Sweeney]

Still using RON95. OK FC is around 11.9 to 12.7 depending on your style.

 

On highway, it will be much better.

 

Jackson,

 

Which brand of petrol you using? Anyone has feedback for Shell 95?

[Jackson]

First top up is Mobil 95, Subsequent one r all Shell95.

Well it does not matter at all as long as 95. If it is going to be empty and hv no choice, just fill it up and go.

[Fiat124sport]

Which brand of petrol you using? Anyone has feedback for Shell 95?

 

I'm on Shell 98 and in Malaysia, V-Power

[Rickster]

THANK YOU THANK YOU!

 

Yup! Just committed meself to more years of serfdom to my Fiat IDEA!

 

2nd test drive today confirmed my for this italian babe! Took the longest test-drive ever. Up and down the Kaki Bukit 'highway' and back down to Paya Lebar airbase. Played with the duologic all the way. Along the way, turned on the lights, fiddled all the switches, aircon, practised rapid acceleration, engine-brake on downslope, U-turns, roudabouts, deliberately onto roads with granite chips (easy to find these on Paya Lebar ) and deliberately not-upshift to feel how the engine sounds when dragged etc.

 

Verdict- passed with flying colours! Noise insulation was good, acceleration acceptable (1.1tons with 1.4L engine), driving on the 195/60/15s excellent- good grip and stable (dry conditions today). Aircon super-cold. Engine braking without using left foot need to get use to!

 

Went back, took a deep breath, sat down and work out all the sums and figures and signed 'thousands' of forms to claim (part) ownership of my Italian Mama-mia! Waaa... cannot resist... I've been absorbed into the Italian Mafia!

 

Yummy... now to settle down to wait!

Sweeney

 

I'm waiting for my day too Congratz.

[Jackson]

Fiat124sport, U seem to travel often to M'sia. HOw is U FC then?

 

I believe that the important thing here is the mode use - DE , D , Manual. Btw how is the manual mode use - for me, I don't use to it becos I used to Auto.

 

On the highway, I try using manual to change from 5 ,6 and back when I need more power.

 

I still do not understand why Manual consume less petrol as compare to Auto. Can U explain?

[Fiat124sport]

Fiat124sport, U seem to travel often to M'sia. HOw is U FC then?

 

I believe that the important thing here is the mode use - DE , D , Manual. Btw how is the manual mode use - for me, I don't use to it becos I used to Auto.

 

On the highway, I try using manual to change from 5 ,6 and back when I need more power.

 

I still do not understand why Manual consume less petrol as compare to Auto. Can U explain?

 

My FC is like crap, right foot very heavy, rims also very heavy(15")+ grippy tyres= very chialat FC. Averaging about 12 point something km/l.

 

The manual mode's good when you want total control of the car, especially useful when going down Genting for example, you can use engine brake by putting it in the manual mode and selecting the lower gears.

 

The 'manual' mode in the Punto is not really a manual

 

The gears are 'virtual'. So driving your Punto in the manual mode doesn't consume less petrol than in auto mode.

[Sweeney]

Rickster,

 

Mind telling us what ride you getting?

[Rickster]

I wish I could also afford a punto..but too bad, my budget only allows me to get either RIO/Getz/Aveo5

[Sweeney]

No worries lah bro... most important is that it is within our means.... no point in starving to feed what is essentially a machine to serve us, not the other way around.

 

So have you decided? Or still 'feeling the vibes'?