Show your starlet!

[Kazuo]

[Whyeme]

Bro..I get if you're joking.....but if you're serious about stuffing the papers..does it really work????

 

Anyways. I'm waiting fo idobobe's reply..hoping that Saber says its ok! heh

 

nope bro i am not joking

used to do that to my old ep80 hatch hydraulic arms to keep them from slamming down and banging my head

 

[Butcher_hoe]

Honda Fit is a nice car...my targetted car after my starlet is a Honda Airwave

 

Are you still fishing? Btw, have you ever drove your starlet up to Tanjung Leman Jetty? I'm planning for a trip tp Sibu Kelong but have never drove my starlet up. I'm afraid that my lao chio bu (EP70) cannot stand the long distance run.

 

Any EP70 owners that have drove long distance runs before? Like more than 200km at one go?

[Robo]

Honda Fit is a nice car...my targetted car after my starlet is a Honda Airwave

 

Are you still fishing? Btw, have you ever drove your starlet up to Tanjung Leman Jetty? I'm planning for a trip tp Sibu Kelong but have never drove my starlet up. I'm afraid that my lao chio bu (EP70) cannot stand the long distance run.

 

Any EP70 owners that have drove long distance runs before? Like more than 200km at one go?

 

i think steam did that a few times..

 

mine old 1E laopok ep80 went to genting with full load..

[Butcher_hoe]

Cool. What would you guys recommend to do before leaving for a long distance (>200km) drive?

 

I can think of:

 

1) Top up engine oil, ensure the oil level is sufficient.

2) Tyre pressure is sufficient

3) Check for spare tyre's condition, ensure tyre pressure is enough also

4) Top up coolant department with water to the full mark (I'm using water as coolant, never used coolants for my lau chio bu)

 

Anymore checks/maintenance that you guys recommend before beginning the drive out?

[Robo]

Cool. What would you guys recommend to do before leaving for a long distance (>200km) drive?

 

I can think of:

 

1) Top up engine oil, ensure the oil level is sufficient.

2) Tyre pressure is sufficient

3) Check for spare tyre's condition, ensure tyre pressure is enough also

4) Top up coolant department with water to the full mark (I'm using water as coolant, never used coolants for my lau chio bu)

 

Anymore checks/maintenance that you guys recommend before beginning the drive out?

 

and your brakes. battery water. i ever got stuck on NSH in the middle of the night cuz of alternator failure.

[Butcher_hoe]

Shiiiit, that sucks....middle of the night somemore...

 

Yes brakes and all, I think its better to visit the mech before going out on such a trip. Talking about batteries, I'm running on dry cell..so if battery dies on me..means confirm die.............................

 

btw, how much does jump start cable cost?

[So_nice]

no choice. singapore is like tat, not every hobby can be kept alive

[So_nice]

better go service like a week before and not last min. at least u could detect any possible leaks before u go on a trip to my.

 

[Butcher_hoe]

Yea, I agree, am planning to bring it for a check up 2 weeks before my trip, though my trip's date is not firm yet...

 

For dry cell batteries, any way to check the health of it before going off?

[Jeronleow]

and your brakes. battery water. i ever got stuck on NSH in the middle of the night cuz of alternator failure.

 

And that bugger who got you in that s--t is ............??

[Robo]

Yea, I agree, am planning to bring it for a check up 2 weeks before my trip, though my trip's date is not firm yet...

 

For dry cell batteries, any way to check the health of it before going off?

 

there is some kinda volt meter that plug into cig socket..

 

but i prefer to get the mechanic to check the volt.

 

also must see how long u use the batt liao. typical life is around 2yrs.

[Robo]

And that bugger who got you in that s--t is ............??

 

 

a lao CB.

 

anyway its farking no joke.

 

3am in the middle of NSH cannot even see your own hands.

 

dont dare come out of the car cuz scare of robbers and worst hantu.. [laugh]

 

but nevertheless its a gd experience

[Butcher_hoe]

Yea..I got a very old school volt meter, I think the standard reading for the voltage should be 12-13 volts when the engine is running right? Correct me if I'm wrong hahahaha..if you guys wanna see my old school voltmeter, I'll take a photo of it and show to you guys.

 

Anyways..I just swopped to dry cell about 4-5 months ago, so I guess it should still be in pretty good shape, will still get my mech to check it out just to be sure.

 

Been wanting to let Saber check out my car's condition and recommend repairs, but I spend quite abit on dolling up my lao chio bu this month liao..close to $600 le...think I'll need a break before visiting Saber (cuz im sure there are parts that needs to be repaired)

 

Do everyone of you here visit just one mech? or do you have like a few mechs to visit for various problems?

[Whyeme]

Yea..I got a very old school volt meter, I think the standard reading for the voltage should be 12-13 volts when the engine is running right? Correct me if I'm wrong hahahaha..if you guys wanna see my old school voltmeter, I'll take a photo of it and show to you guys.

 

Anyways..I just swopped to dry cell about 4-5 months ago, so I guess it should still be in pretty good shape, will still get my mech to check it out just to be sure.

 

Been wanting to let Saber check out my car's condition and recommend repairs, but I spend quite abit on dolling up my lao chio bu this month liao..close to $600 le...think I'll need a break before visiting Saber (cuz im sure there are parts that needs to be repaired)

 

Do everyone of you here visit just one mech? or do you have like a few mechs to visit for various problems?

 

saber is probably THE mech in sg who handles the most starlets

[Robo]

Yea..I got a very old school volt meter, I think the standard reading for the voltage should be 12-13 volts when the engine is running right? Correct me if I'm wrong hahahaha..if you guys wanna see my old school voltmeter, I'll take a photo of it and show to you guys.

 

Anyways..I just swopped to dry cell about 4-5 months ago, so I guess it should still be in pretty good shape, will still get my mech to check it out just to be sure.

 

Been wanting to let Saber check out my car's condition and recommend repairs, but I spend quite abit on dolling up my lao chio bu this month liao..close to $600 le...think I'll need a break before visiting Saber (cuz im sure there are parts that needs to be repaired)

 

Do everyone of you here visit just one mech? or do you have like a few mechs to visit for various problems?

 

 

for my starlet den... i only trust sabre.

 

he's not the cheapest. not unreasonably expensive but i bet he's the best for starlet as he's been toying with it for awhile already

[Robo]

as some here will know. my 1E was one of the best maintain and best conditioned one around. best is it dont perform like a 1E at all

 

imagine a 16yr old engine running on preston full synthetic 5w40 not leaking at all.

 

god i miss my starlet

[Butcher_hoe]

Yea...for my mech, he doesn't charge exorbitantly, he charges very reasonably.

 

I would definately like to let Saber feel my lao chio bu because he's very experienced with them old ladies. He's familiar with their needs, judging from their moans and squeals..