Optra Station Wagon

[Chevro]

Woh, that is good buy. But likt you say, the FC is high and may lost the fun of drive if want to save money. Of course SW also as high as 11+km/l for my new ride. Hope can drop after change sync oil.

[Winniethepooh]

wah! 11 km/l my tucson doing only 7.2 km/l and this is after changing to synthetic!

[Chevro]

Yrs is 2.0l engine, drive more Mine still 1.6

[Jansen]

Hi Chevro

 

I am still researching...

 

I am looking at the Garmin GPS

 

More to come...

 

Jansen

[Chevro]

HI, JANSEN

 

THANKS FOR REPLY.

 

wAITING FOR YOUR RESULTS.

[Redtrack]

Wef 19 May 05 , the prices were:

Optra Estate Standard = $57 (round up)

Optra Estate Premium = $59

[Clazzichan]

Need advice if i want to change the current steering wheel to 4 spoke design.

Spoke to SA, they claimed my sw doesn't comes with airbag therefore they can't juz change it as it is very dangerous. Personally, i love the 4 spoke steering found in the sedan. Any advice should get it change outside? It is really dangerous to modify?

[Chevro]

Have you got your SW already? Concentrate on major item first before you buy. YOu got plenty of time to mod small item, like steering wheel.

 

You can ask Reboto, he got very nice interior upgrade.

[Redtrack]

i think parking the station wagon may be very challenging even with reverse sensor.

 

Saw this nice rear mirror from Tucson.

[Chevro]

Look cool. How much?

[Roboto]

Dangerous in what way?

Maybe during accident no cushion to protect you.

The stock wheel quite well padded.

I have changed my steering wheel to an Isotta Vallelunga.

www.isotta.com/sez_volanti/volanti/vallelunga.htm

Only thing you have to look out for is the boss kit.

Could only find a MOMO one that fit with some modification.

Had to file off a bit of the bottom edge as it was rubbing against some screws in the steering column.

[Nerd_on_wheels]

Seldom see station wagons with this kinda mirror, Anyway, its not tat tough to park it after you drive it a couple of days, althouh its length is close to 4.6m, its still shorter than the japs 2L cars like camrys and blah blah. just park it like any other sedan, easy even without sensors.

[Nerd_on_wheels]

so the steering problem solve already ? got any new mods ? I haben done any since the last meet. no time anyway, i bought a 128oz Water gun to wash car thats my only recent add on to the car.

[Roboto]

Yep solved.

As for new mods.

Just got a steering knob, air pressure guage and key chain.

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Also received my FilterMag and wheel and lock nuts.

Now just need to wait for my wheels to get here.

[Nerd_on_wheels]

oh, steel knob ? so u intend to saw off the existing knob ? you wheel must be damn fierce, must order then have :) remember to post a pic once its fitted I also lookin for a unique cheby keychain, where u get yours ?. Never put the bluetooth tyre pressure sensing gadget, that one is cool. but u can fit that after your wheel arrived.

[Clazzichan]

i heard sounds like puncture tyres for about 20 secs, then changed gear sound goes off

think it's the pressure issue??

[Roboto]

It is the steering wheel knob. Like in a forklift.

Helps me in my parking. I very lazy one.

 

Have actually considered a short shifter.

There is one from 360dynamics. Canadian company. They specialize in GM cars.

 

Excerpt from their website.

Our exclusive short shifters are based on brand new OEM unit, and features mirror-polished Isotta gearknob, and lift-up insert. Shortens throws by approximately 20%. The shifter provides the safety feature of the reverse gear lock-out. The unit is multi-fit, and suitable for the following:

 

Aveo / Kalos / Wave

Optra / Forenza / Reno / Lacetti

Nubira / Leganza / Lanos

Lemans / Racer / Astra Mk2 and Mk3

 

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Keychain I got from Summit Racing. Same with the Filtermag and Pressure guage.

 

As for Tyre Pressure Monitoring System. (TPMS)

Have considered the RoadSnoop from Com4Tyres.

Still deciding about a few things.

1. Whether it is accurate enough.

2. Battery life. Wouldn't want to remove tyre to change batteries.

3. Whether it would contribute to wheel balance problem.

4. After installation would another tyre shop know how to change tyres without damaging the unit.

[Nerd_on_wheels]

forklift ? But the short shifter if you getting and have a local installer let me know, I interested, buy two maybe cheaper. make the car look and feel more deluxe. Now the long throw is like forklift anyway, out car has body kit already, 800+ only + spray. in this month hotstuff mag I think. if u getting a 16" or 17" it iwll compliment nicely.