Sng28 1st Gear April 9, 2003 Share April 9, 2003 (edited) Okie dudes, my first time posting here. I've just got myself a new black baby from toyota. Firstly I simply have no idea how to take care of its exterior as the last car i got was a second hand lancer in melb. Oh yeah btw I'm interested in getting a body kit for my corolla baby too ..you know fog lights and spoiler and etc. Borneo don't handle that anymore so any recco? Thanks a zillion man before i forget..i heard from my pals that we shouldnt start off with the high end kinda petrol meaning Caltex plax petrol or V power those kinda petrol cause in years to come..the car is too spoilt for anything else. Is it advisable to keep changing the 'brand' of petrol ? like kiosk hopper like that first Mobil then Shell then Caltex... Edited April 9, 2003 by Sng28 ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Clutched April 9, 2003 Share April 9, 2003 Hi Sng28, Welcome to MCF ! Do enjoy your stay here and come along for our weekly meetups. More info in our MEETUPS folder. IMHO, black is a very nice colour. Once they've been polished, you'll get a mirror finish. However, you do need to take extra care because fine scratches, water spots, and dirt are easily seen. To give you an idea of what you can do to wash/wax/polish your car...do take a look in our DETAILING folder. Threads to look out for in this folder are the 'Car Washing' thread, and types of polish/waxes like 'Zaino', 'Klasse', 'Hi-Glaze88', 'Autoglymn', 'Meguairs', '3M'. If you are thinking of sending your car to a grooming centre, you can look out for keywords like 'Groomworks', 'Cazcomp', and 'Autoglymn'. As to which polish/wax to use, it is up to personal preference, I have alraedy mentioned the popular ones that we use...for Klasse..it is only available overseas, so we'll have to make a bulk purchase and have it shipped back. For Zaino, info and ordering is available at the Cazcomp web site, its local. Hi-Glaze88 and 3M Liquid Wax is available locally at most petrol stations and supermarts like Giant, Carrefour, and also in car accessory shops. For grooming centres: Autoglymn use Autoglymn only [obviously], Groomworks uses Meguairs, Autoglymn and Zaino, and Cazcomp uses Zaino. Generally, try not to apply any polish/wax on your car paintwork for at least 2 weeks after it has been sprayed with a new coat of paint, this is to allow the paint to cure and bond itself to the car body. My guess is that by the time you collect your car...it would have been past that duration, so you can go ahead and polish the car. Here are some threads which you may find useful [you can click on the titles and they will open in another window for you to browse through]: 2003 Klasse Group Buy 3M Liquid Wax Klasse or Zaino Feedback on Hi-Glaze88 Car Washing More stuff is in the DETAILING folder like I said. For bodykits, our members will be contributing with their replies soon. Hope this helps. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sng28 1st Gear April 9, 2003 Author Share April 9, 2003 Pardon my ignorance..am I part of the MCF members now? There seem to be lots of guys in this forum..okie duh..yeah I bet its a ratio of 1 girl:10 guys. Anyway erms..your reply only managed to clear the first enquiry that I've posted. How abt the skirting and etc etc ? Seems like I'm starting right from the bottom man for this baby..know nutx at all.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saaber Neutral Newbie April 9, 2003 Share April 9, 2003 Hi, Welcome to MCF, DO join us for our weekly meetup... You can check with COOL who is the Toyota Guru here with regards to anything Toyota... It is alright to use any fuel so long within the recommended RON rating but best is to stick to one because different brands got their different formula and ratio of detergent and additive inside which might leave some varnish inside the engine...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2P2 Neutral Newbie April 9, 2003 Share April 9, 2003 1:10...you lady or man......tell us first hor before we offend you in anyway. for kits, wither check with COOL or check in JB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Clutched April 10, 2003 Share April 10, 2003 (edited) Hi Sng28, Apparently I answered your post before you edited it and added the 2nd part so I must have missed it. Once you have registered yourself with MCF and started posting, you are officially a member of MCF ! So welcome to MCF ! Anyway, with regards to petrol, like what Saaber said, try and stick to one petrol station company [or two at the most] if possible as there are usually different derivatives and mixtures in their petrol. Like-wise, for eg, if you are using Shell, and your car manual recommends that you use at least RON98 petrol, then you can pump Super98, and maybe V-Power once in a while to clean up the system [coz of its detergent qualities]. For Toyota bodykits etc, you can PM [Private Message] Cool about about that and he'll help you in whatever way he can. If you click on the STATISTICS link on the left hand side of the main MCF page, you will also see the male/female ratio....I think its about 4% right now. To us, although it would be good to have a more equal ratio, it is of not much significant consequence as what is more important is that everyone has an interest in cars and enjoy the company we have here. Everyone has to start somewhere, so take your time to read through our various folders and you build up your knowledge. Anything else you are not sure about, just ask by posting a message and we'll point you in the direction. Hope I did not leave anything out. Cheers Edited April 10, 2003 by Assassin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sng28 1st Gear April 10, 2003 Author Share April 10, 2003 I'm a lady hee erms okie this MCF is rather interesting man ! Keep up the good work dudes~!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavvy Clutched April 10, 2003 Share April 10, 2003 wah... now all come in must check identity..hahahaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavvy Clutched April 10, 2003 Share April 10, 2003 Hi ! I'm also new here.. and know nutx bout car... everyday i ask them alot of toady questions also.. They are very nice and friendly pple... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sng28 1st Gear April 10, 2003 Author Share April 10, 2003 hehehe you all type in a very cute manner !! kekek anyway just a matter of curiousity ..anyone knows if there are any petrol kiosk in singapore that provides the huge vacuum thingy for the interior of the car? Kindly advise!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavvy Clutched April 10, 2003 Share April 10, 2003 (edited) hmm...i saw before last time... now dunno where got.. I guess the rest will soon be back home and offer u information... they meeting up 2nite somewhere lim kopi... btw what's ur pic ah ? I cannot figure it out... what car u have just owned ? I'm still waiting for my coe... heh.. Edited April 10, 2003 by Mavvy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sng28 1st Gear April 10, 2003 Author Share April 10, 2003 wah lim kopi..hmm..my fav past time man.. anyway why didn't you join them? kkekeke you dudes are stay near which part of sg? oh ya my dog cute or not ah..how come no one comment abt him one ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavvy Clutched April 10, 2003 Share April 10, 2003 yeah.. last time my fav past time also... but now shifted.. no more already... used to hang out at fifth ave coffee bean... I did not join them coz too tired.. need some break from office work. I stay at PG21... oh your dog.. too farrrrr... cannot see... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Clutched April 10, 2003 Share April 10, 2003 The meetup tonight is an unofficial one. The official weekly meetup is every Friday evening at Bishan Golf Driving Range...here's the link to the thread.. http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gforum.cgi?post=165998;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=un read#unread://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gfo...=un read#unread://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gfo...=un read#unread://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gfo...=un read#unread There's also a Karaoke session on Friday slightly earlier from 7pm at Home Holiday KTV @ Shenton Way. Link is here ... http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gforum.cgi?post=157144;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=un read#unread://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gfo...=un read#unread://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gfo...=un read#unread://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gfo...=un read#unread This Sunday also happens to be our MCF Photo Shoot... here's the link.. http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gforum.cgi?post=145121;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=un read#unread://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gfo...=un read#unread://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gfo...=un read#unread://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gfo...=un read#unread Couldnt see your dog properly coz your avatar is so small mah. Anyway, your dog hiding in front of a teddy bear some more so picture very blur. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sng28 1st Gear April 10, 2003 Author Share April 10, 2003 cannot see the pic ah? hmm..I didn't know that cox its very clear to me? oh yeah hee i didnt answer ya ..i just got a toyota corolla .. fifth ave..y that coffee bean? I used to hang ard fifth ave too coz got a close friend who stays there .. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fyrestomp Neutral Newbie April 10, 2003 Share April 10, 2003 hi, is urs a black corolla? u can take a look at mine for ideas... http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gforum.cgi...e=unread#unread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assassin Clutched April 10, 2003 Share April 10, 2003 (edited) Here's the link again... use advanced aditor and it will automaatically hyperlink for you. http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gforum.cgi?post=131182;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=un read#unread ://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gfo...un read#unread ://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gfo...un read#unread ://http://www.mycarforum.com/forum/gfo...un read#unread Edited April 10, 2003 by Assassin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fyrestomp Neutral Newbie April 10, 2003 Share April 10, 2003 hehe, i IT idiot mah...haha ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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