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Welcome twenty-eighteen Well, as I’ve reiterated time and time again, time seems to progress a little quicker than what our busy, task-driven minds are aware of. One moment we’d be neck deep in our pile of proposals, projects and deadlines therein, and the next, soon as our busy schedule allowed us a split second breather, we’d be made aware of where we are as per our awareness of time – and more often than not it’ll be somewhat a ‘little’ oÉ›; little being anywhere from being an hour or an entire week, or in some rare cases and entire decade too late. I guess that’s just how things are in this perpetual progression of the adage that ‘time and tide (of proďƒžt and loss) waits for no man (without any prejudicial connotation on gender and all that). It seems we’re forever more powerless to dictate let alone control what inconceivable development we’re all a privy to are we not? And seeing as that’d be the case without any exception whatsoever, let’s move on shall we? First up, displayed vividly in full high resolution Technicolor we have a momentous ďƒžrst – a high proďƒžle debut of the iconic American legend – the car that perpetuates all that we’ve come to know and attributed to what the Americans are synonymous for – big, brawny and macho muscle car culture. Clad in menacing black and equipped with a ‘less is more’ package made up of premium go-faster components within a masculine bulges (without any inappropriate nuances it has to be said), we’ve got a ďƒžne Ford Mustang made to be not just a Hyper material, but a Hyper cover material, by our friends at Exotic Mods. Check out all the intricate details inside. Accompanying that extraordinarily unique cover feature we also have a special one-oÉ› feature on KL Wangan – the Malaysian take on the Fast & Furious genre only given a cool Malaysian vibe to it all. From the looks of it we at Hypertune like to express a pure and hardy kudos to the visionary outlook by the folks behind KL Wangan. Accompanying these two exceptional features we also have our ‘regular’ takes that deďƒžnes our time honoured concept: an extensively reworked R33, a slew of Hondas that exempliďƒžes what we’ve come to love of this glorious Japanese manufacturers – an EK with a potent performance and handling mods, and a Jazz that doubles as a Mugen showcase. And they’re both yellow, distinctively yellow. Who says yellow is so mellow? One ďƒžnal greeting before I sign oÉ›: happy new year Cheers!
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As we march on to a brand new year (what another one?) we always tend to look back at what was for us the highlight over the three hundred and sixty odd days we’re leaving behind. No, not you’re rst child, or your rst bungee jumping experience, not your rst kiss or even your rst err nope I’ll ditch that train of thought for now. Nothing remotely personal here people rather, entirely exclusively on the subject of automobiles, cars, kereta, qìchǟ, mobil, rt�h or whatever your lingua franca tend to dene them as. Yes ladies and gents it is all about cars right here, regardless of what you call them by. It is a given that at the very least two-thirds of humanity get their jollies oɛ this most wonderful of inventions. Even if they don’t get their jollies at the very least they rely on them don’t they? So then, despite the glaring presumptions, are
we then satised with the above hypothesis? Sure we are. And so on the subject of cars what do you reckon to be the highlight of 2017? Would it be the debut of the latest ‘Malaysia’s best-selling car’ the ineɛable MYVI? Or could it be the outright purchase of Proton by Geely? Or, or could it be the much vaunted arrival of that ‘wheeled Samurai’ – the one the only FK8R? Let us ponder each of them for a bit shall we? Now on the subject of the new MYVI, it goes without saying that it was the most highly anticipated launch collectively shared by a sizeable chunk of the Malaysian motoring public. And from the looks of it, the brand new MYVI (looking even more fabulous in the esh) delivers all that we’ve come to expect from a solid best seller, and even add some much appreciated extras and all.
On Geely’s acquisition of Proton, it was a genuine big deal, what more with the manner in which the China’s automotive giant success with its other ventures. Still, we are left with a wee bit reservations and a whisker of apprehension as we awaits the rst product of this amalgamation. Fingers crossed. As ever, the nal candidate has quite a bit of added excitement to it does it not? And the all-new Honda Civic Type R not only redenes excitement in all its pulse-quickening hype, it reshapes the very notion of the word – with that be-winged bio-organic Manga-esque looks, a profusion of cutting-edge speed enhancing tech, and that mythical red Type R badge that invoke fear and awe and respect all in one incomprehensible exclamation. So what’ll it be?
“So what’s your New Year’s resolution?” is undebatable as the second most annoying phrase in regards to an approaching new year, much like 2018 is right now. “What’s the most annoying one then?” I hear you asking. It’s that vexing and lame “I’ll see you next year” joke that never fails to make my blood boil. Sure, it was funny in kindergarten and that’s also where you should have left it. Being funny has now elevated itself to a whole new level of sophistication and you should get on that gravy train before it’s too late. It always does make me wonder though the appropriate response to that question. This year it’s going to be 3840 x 2160 pixels because HD televisions have become so aɛordable and rumours have it that the new PlayStation 5 will be coming out soon as well. Before this, foolish me actually tried to come up with a list that was populated by the usual regrets such as hitting the gym more, eating healthier, not spending every last cent on your project car and that cardinal lie
of “I’ll nish my project car this year.”
times than I’d like to admit.
Those false prophecies have long been demoted to the safe realm of my dreams, of which I have sweet ones every night because I own a project car that should have been done completed two a year ago.
But you got to do what you got to do and if sacricing some little luxuries to make sure your baby is running ne is what it takes, then by golly we will all switch to the racecar-approved diet of roti canai and ais kosong.
Again, I’ve now come to accept that “One does not own a project car, instead project car owns you.”
At the end of the day, it’s all about what makes you happy and if your project car does that, please keep going at it albeit in a logical manner. Let’s not actually try to survive on the bare minimum all in the name of having a car that runs every once in a while though.
So given that the state of my car is now somewhat close to what I had intended, the decision was made to stop modifying it and just continue to maintain it to keep it at where it is now. That worked swell for a while before age begun taking its toll on my pride and joy. Right now maintenance alone is probably going to keep holding a regular adult-esque life out of reach. A fullengine rebuild should be on the cards and the awed logic of, “Hey, since the engine’s out and stripped why not throw in some forged internals and aim for a little more power?” has denitely reared its ugly head more
It’s alright to if you feel like you need to put it on the backburner for a while as you try to adult a bit more. That’s what adulting is and next year feels like it might be more of adulting than an all-out project car dash for the line. Still, like all resolutions it could just be a bunch of hot air and then I end up broke with a barely-running car that will still put a smile on my face.
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All-New Hyundai KONA Achieves Maximum Five-Star Euro NCAP Rating
the driver in unsafe movements at over 37mph by sensing the car’s position. Then there’s the Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) - an advanced active safety feature available in the All-New KONA that alerts drivers to emergency situations, braking autonomously if required. Using front radar and camera sensors, AEB operates in three stages.
Besides the technologies tested by Euro NCAP, the All-New KONA oɛers High-Beam Assist (HBA) with Static Low Beam Assist, Driver Attention Alert (DAA), Blind-Spot Detection (BSD) and Rear Cross-Traɜc Alert (RCCA). Additionally the Hyundai KONA also oɛers true SUV capability, thanks to the option of four-wheel drive.
Hyundai Motor’s All-New KONA has received the maximum ve-star safety rating from the independent vehicle assessment organisation Euro NCAP. This result marks out the new B-SUV as one of the safest vehicles in the segment, convincing in all four categories: Adult Occupant, Child Occupant, Pedestrian and Safety Assist. To comply with the highest European safety standards, the All-New KONA features a long list of the latest active safety and driving assistance features: Hyundai SmartSense™. The Lane Keep Assist (LKA) contributed to the ve-star rating by passing all tests successfully. The system alerts
12Limited Edition Volkswagen Beetle Sold Out in 20 Minutes.
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) made industry history today, when all 12 units of the limited edition Beetle for sale on Lazada Malaysia sold out in just 20 minutes. With a retail price of only RM112, 112* each, the rst Beetle was snapped up just 26 seconds after midnight.
only had to purchase an exclusive Welcome Kit on Lazada at RM5,000 which also doubled as a pre-payment booking fee.
time is amazing. This truly is a testament of how receptive Malaysians are when it comes to online purchasing.”
Erik Winter, Managing Director of VPCM said, “we are delighted to have really pushed boundaries and made history with this collaboration – to be able to sell 12 cars within such a short period of
As added peace-of mind, the limited edition Beetles were also oɛered with 5-year manufacturer warranty and 5-year roadside assistance.
VPCM had collaborated with Lazada to oɛer Malaysians limited-edition Volkswagen Beetles on Lazada’s Online Revolution mega-sale from 12th to 14th of December 2017. Two limited edition designs were available, the “Herbie 53” in Pure White and White Silver, and the “Hot Bug” in Tornado Red. To lock down their unit, customers
Demand for All-New Perodua Myvi exceeds 20k, 4,500 delivered The demand for the All-New Perodua Myvi reached a new milestone today (December 8) as over 20,000 cars were booked just within a month from its open for booking day and so far, Perodua has delivered 4,500 of the amount. “The focus now is to ensure delivery of the All-New Perodua Myvi within an acceptable time frame. We thank the public for choosing the Myvi as the car of choice,” said Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd Managing Director, YBhg Dato’ Dr. Zahari Husin.
“Please speak with our authorised sales and service advisors about the many deals in store for you as they would have the latest and correct information about our oɛering. Please get an opportunity to test drive our all-new Myvi 1.5 and 1.3 and feel the experience,” Dato’ Dr.Zahari added. Perodua has sold 184,707 vehicles in the rst 11 months of 2017, a jump of 1.2% from 182,485 sold in the same period last year. Perodua has 181 sales and 214 service centres nationwide.
Sporty, sophisticated and exclusive: The new Macan SportDesign Series Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP) has introduced the new Macan SportDesign Series in conjunction with SDAP’s annual Media Appreciation Night. The Macan SportDesign Series is highly recognisable by its distinctive sporty appearance, and is available in two attractive exterior colours, Volcano Grey Metallic and Carrara White Metallic. These combine perfectly with matching Black and Garnet Red combination interior. The exterior features a more dynamic front apron, painted side skirts and is complemented by contrasting black accents enhancing the overall sporty look; black LED headlights including the Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS+), tinted LED taillights as well as roof rails and sports tail pipes in high gloss black. The vehicle rolls on impressive 21-inch wheels that are available in two designs (the 911 Turbo Wheel or the Sport Classic Wheel). Other standard equipment includes air suspension with levelling system and rideheight adjustment including Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and the Sport Chrono Package. The Macan SportDesign Series is priced at RM 545,000.00 which represents a substantial saving compared to a similarly equipped Macan. It is exclusively limited to only 40 units.
Renault SYMBIOZ: Experience tomorrow today – autonomous, electric and connected Renault is on the cusp of making history. Imagine you set out on a journey to work or for leisure, strapped inside a bullet – that accelerates as fast as a sports car, but quietly –allowing you to take your mind oɛ the road ahead. You’re surrounded by concert-quality sound and cinema-quality screens. You arrive relaxed. Caught up. Entertained. Is this the future? Renault thinks so, that’s why they’re providing a taste of it today with the SYMBIOZ demo car. The SYMBIOZ demo car road tests provide Renault with the opportunity to demonstrate inreal-life conditions a car that is autonomous, electric and connected. The result is a whole new life-on-board experience and as much pleasure while driving as with hands oɛ the steering wheel. In SYMBIOZ, the driver can automate driving and use travel time for other activities. Renault believe car travel will become a multi-sensory, personalised experience, with a cabin recongured diɛerently for each driving mode. The car becomes part of the personal ecosystem for both driver and passenger. Check it out at www.renaultsymbioz-democar.com
SHELL WINS GOLD AT THE PUTRA BRAND AWARDS 2017 Shell Malaysia was named the Putra Brand of the Year alongside winning the Gold award in the Automotive – Fuels & Lubricants category for the sixth consecutive year at the Putra Brand Awards 2017. The Putra Brand of the Year is awarded to the brand which best represents continuous product innovation, with a commitment to brand-building, and exhibits corporate social responsibility. This year, Shell introduced its new fuels with DYNAFLEX Technology, designed for engine eɜciency1, and launched an integrated loyalty programme called Shell Advantage and Rewards (SHARE) for motor oil customers and trade partners. Shell continues to upgrade its shops to provide a better retail experience on-the-go, oɛering Shell Helix motor oils with PurePlus Technology, quality pastries from deli2go, premium self-serve Costa Coɛee, and other local and international food and beverage providers.
HONDA MALAYSIA OPENS THE BIGGEST HONDA 3S CENTRE IN EAST MALAYSIA Honda Malaysia oɜcially opened its biggest and latest Honda 3S Centre in East Malaysia recently – SYK RW Motor Honda 3S Centre the seventh Honda dealership in Sarawak to further expand Honda’s footprint in the region. SYK RW Motor has drawn on its more than 40 years of experience in the automotive industry to open this new Honda 3S Centre. To ensure that their customers enjoy the same level of convenience and service like any of the 91 Honda Centres nationwide, SYK RW Motor has invested RM7 million into the 48,000 square feet Honda 3S Centre that is furnished with a multitude of facilities, latest equipment and professional technicians. Its 12 service bays, including 7 Fast Service, 2 General Repairs, 2 Tyre Service and 1 Air-conditioning Service, can accommodate up to 40 cars per day, with a comfortable Customer Lounge, an Executive Lounge, complimentary Wi-Fi services, Kid’s Corner, Surau and a variety of food and beverages, as well as complimentary car wash, road tax and insurance renewal service for all its customers. To make an appointment or to nd out more about the services and facilities, customers can contact SYK RW Motor (Honda 3S Centre) at 085430 666 or log on to www.honda.com.my for more information.
A STRONG NOD FOR PROTON’S FUTURE PROTON took its top dealers to visit Geely in China recently in a bid to share how Geely dealers operate their centres in Shanghai. The trip consisted of 28 top PROTON sales and service center owners, accompanied by PROTON oɜcials and a representative from a nancial institution. The national car maker has recently urged its dealers and service center operators to upgrade their facilities in preparation for the new Proton models which will be introduced next year. The trip exposed them to a Geely dealer in Shanghai and for many, it was their rst trip to China where a car dealer actually opened up its doors for the Malaysians to learn and study their daily operation and the PROTON dealers are highly impressed with the success of Geely in its native country. Ryan Lai, director for LHM One Stop, a PROTON 4S outlet in Nilai said that he was pretty much awed with the level of customer service that the Geely outlet provided for Geely car owners. A veteran in the industry, Dato’ Shamshudin of Pantai Bharu with a PROTON 4S centre in Jalan Meru also expressed his condence in PROTON and Geely.
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WORKS ENGINEERING PRO OUTLAW GAUGE The Works Engineering 60mm 6 Bar boost Outlaw Gauge oɛers extremely accurate and easy to read values so that you know exactly what is going on with your Turbo / Boost at all times. The Outlaw Gauge show every stat under the sun, they feature in a modern hi-tech style, hyper-white backlighting provided by low-heat LED’s and a sleek glare-and-scratch resistant crystal to aid in gauge perception while oɛering a nice touch to the interior of any car, no matter the looks, the Works Pro Outlaw Gauge are reliable, precise and attractive. It features: 60mm diameter gauges with non-reective glass, opening full 270° sweeping action on start-up mode stepping motor, equipped with drive IC controls, high illumination white LED, warning function by ickering LED illumination, red pointer needle driven by OE stepping motor and more. Email Works Engineering at info@ works-engineering.com for more info.
SARD INDUCTION AIR BOX Few brand names originating from Japan rekindles as much passion and as much respect as SARD. Their performance products are second to none and this induction air box is a perfect example. The SARD induction air box is designed to improve high-speed engine response at any rpm level. When air is sucked through the intake, the denser air provides a better burn to the air and fuel mixture, and a better burn means better performance from the gasoline delivered into the combustion chamber. Since more complete burn occurs, less gasoline is wasted. No Modications are required for all specic vehicle models. This kit is a direct bolt-on unit. For more details SMS 019-9192832 or email sardracing@outlook.com
MOTUL CARE SYSTEM You can restore your engine and fuel systems to their original conditions with the Motul Care System. By removing unwanted deposits and contaminants, both power and performance will be restored along with improved fuel consumption and engine longevity. The Motul Engine Clean is a dedicated non-solvent based engine ush that thoroughly removes unwanted deposits, sludge and varnish. Then there’s the Motul Fuel System Clean allows to: clean the carburetors or the injectors (for better atomization), prevent the formation of deposits and varnishes on inlet valves and in combustion chambers, disperse condensation water in order to avoid any fuel system oxidation. There’s also the Motul Diesel System Clean formulated specically for Diesel engines. Call HG Lubricant Marketing S/B at 03-3292 0606 for more details.
FRP USA GTX3582R BILLET TURBO CHARGER KLG Auto brings you the FRP USA GTX3582R Billet Wheel Dual Ball Bearing turbo – a mighty blower known throughout the US tuning scene gives you truly insane levels of performance! This Brand new & authentic FRP Billet Wheel Dual Ball Bearing turbo, with forged & machined billet aluminum compressor wheel, is capable of unleashing over 750 HP. It also produces a huge ow gain and higher pressure ratio over traditional GT compressor wheels. The result is markedly improved eɜciency, durability & also unobtrusive operation. The FRP GTX3582R turbos are the very rst billet wheel of its kind – a state-of-the-art technology which pushes turbo designs & aerodynamics to a whole new level, undoubtedly having substantial advantage over the traditional ones. For pricing and additional information contact KLG Auto at their Hotline: 012-768 1200.
ATS HKS GT1000 R35 TURBO KIT ATS Automobile now brings you the HKS GT1000 turbo kit for the fabulous R35. This kit, as the name implies delivers a cool 1000 horses for the mighty Nissan. It features twin GT II 7867 turbochargers, reliable heat resistant exhaust manifold castings, HKS GT II 50mm wastegates, SUS 304 front pipe, polished 70mm suction pipes, with the requisite ancillaries therein. The new GT1000 provides eɛective boost control and prevents from exhaust loss. For eɛective intake and exhaust ow, HKS has newly redesigned original suction pipe and chamber pipe for the new GT1000. Our proven technology “heat-resistance cast” was employed in exhaust manifold which provides high resistance in the heat and vibration. GT II is adopted for wastegate of GT1000 which is very small and light and still has secure boost control. Call ATS Automobile at 019-688 8865 / 03-5636 4355 or visit their website at http://atsautomobile.blogspot.com/
HELLA HEADLIGHTS As an innovative automotive light technology leader as well as partners for numerous world renowned car manufacturers Hella knows the very denition of top quality and top performance in automotive lighting headlights. Light is essential to both seeing and being seen. Since vehicle lighting is so important to the safety of everyone on the road, Hella develops innovative lighting systems that oɛer a high level of driving comfort while also providing optimum illumination of the road ahead. Ever since cars were invented, Hella has been setting innovation milestones and pursuing a forward-looking approach to lighting products and systems. Hella focuses on enhancing both driving comfort and safety, plus the attractive design of Hella lighting products lets manufacturers achieve specic vehicle designs and positioning strategies. Find out more about Hella automotive lighting headlights range by calling HMT Kuala Lumpur at 03-6188 8862 or email them at info@hmt.com.my
KUMHO ECSTA PS31 The Kumho ECSTA PS31 is the Korean tire company’s Ultra High Performance All-Season tire developed for drivers of mid-level sports cars, sporty coupes and high-performance sedans looking to combine everyday street performance with long term practicality. The PS31’s tire’s internal structure features Kumho’s ESCOT Technology to enhance steering response and increase treadlife by optimizing cord tension distribution in the sidewall. Designed to take any driver to the next level, the ECSTA PS31 proves that a perfect balance of high-speed stability, low road noise and safety can be achieved in a tyre of its speed rating, rubber compound and of course price range. The PS31’s primary design characteristics among others: Solid Rib Design and Brand Logo: block stiɛness and improves wet braking; with the ECSTA brand logo featured on the center rib; Wide Lateral Grooves, Wide Four-Channel Circumferential Groove (improved hydroplaning resistance), 3D Dimple Design (minimizes heat build up on tread blocks and enhances high-speed durability). For info on Kumho tires call: Etasia Marketing / Kit Loong Group +6037782 2030
LUCAS TRANSMISSION FIX Lucas Oil Products, Inc. has established itself as one of the fastest-growing lubrication product lines in the consumer automotive aftermarket, featuring a line of engine oils, greases, gear lubes, problem-solving additives, and car-care products. Lucas Transmission Fix is a non-solvent formula that stops slip, hesitation and rough shifting in worn transmissions and completely eliminates most seal leaks. It can also be used in any transmission for preventative maintenance as well as in light duty manual transmissions to increase shifting ease and transmission life. The Lucas Transmission Fix key benets includes: contains no solvents, lowers operating temperatures and stops foaming, has the properties so it can be added to existing uid without draining any out, and is also eɛective in an extremely high percentage of cases. Email Works Engineering at info@works-engineering.com for more info.
HKS R35 STROKER KIT HKS has developed upgrade kit for the mighty R35 GT-R for some more power! People who are not satised with 800+ and want more power on R35, this is the kit you need. This top-notched, highended, made in Japan stroker kit consists of pistons, conrod and crankshaft and each and every one of the components are made by billet method. The billet method formed, forged piston’s perfect shape of very short height low friction type gives lightweight and strength. They are 80g lighter compared to the stock and STEP1/STEP2 piston. Similarly, the kit’s conrods are completely original in-house design. Only HKS can provide the high quality total setup package kit. This kit gives further power upgrade from 800++ hp. It includes Surge tank, injector kit, intercooler and etc. It is oɛered separately for a total tuning solution. HKS have tested its products over and over in the bench and Japan’s world renowned racing circuits, using the very best machinery and most skilled and most experienced personnel for the best attainable performance as well as safety. For further info call ATS Automobile at 019-688 8865 / 03-5636 4355 or check out their website at http://atsautomobile.blogspot.com/
VENTTEC DOOR VISORS Venttec are staking a claim on the window visor market by taking customization and quality to new levels. They oɛer OEM levels of quality and t. Window visors allow fresh air to enter while keeping out rain and sun glare. The visors are made from custom moulded premium-grade acrylic material that is scratch resistant. Furthermore, installation is a snap-in install with no drilling required, only 3M acrylic foam tape. Contact Venttec at 03-8723 9950 or 016-224 5554. You can email them at bernard@venttec.com.my or visit their website at www.venttec.com.my.
AD3 WHEELS Wheel industry is by far one of the oldest in automotive industry as all cars come with 4 wheels. We all know that changing your wheels will literally change the way your car looks. AD WHEELS was founded by Andy Liew more than 20 years ago. Being one of the veterans in Malaysia wheels industry, his unique knowledge and vast experience in the wheel industry is second to none and has one of the widest coverage of wheels resellers in Malaysia. With the vast range of brands and designs, AD WHEELS is able to meet all kinds of requirements even the trendy designs that have emerged in the last few years. The variety has spawned from the simple 5, 6 or 10 spoke to the current trend of deep dish or ared out designs with cool funky bright colors. Like the new AD3 Motorsport wheels manufactured via Flow Forming Technology – which involves the application of pressure to the inner barrel of the wheel while it is spinning and after it has been casted. In other words the AD3 Motorsport wheels are lighter and stronger over regular cast wheels. Call AMG Auto Supply at +603-7845 2144 for more info
ULTRA RACING SAFETY BAR FOR TOYOTA CHR With more than 14 years experience and know-how in Chassis Handling & Tuning segment, Ultra Racing is among the most respected name in the local tuning scene, and proudly a Malaysian-based specialist manufacturer. The Ultra Racing safety bar for the gorgeous new Toyota CHR improves braking performance, improves your safety and comfort, and also improves the handling and stability. As per the reduction the Ultra Racing safety bar reduces noise, reduces up to 40% body roll and also reduces chassis ex. Also oɛered by Ultra Racing for the Toyota CHR are: front strut bar, front lower bars (which has two types), middle lower bar, rear lower bar and rear lower side bar. More detailed information can be obtained by ringing up the nice people of Ultra Racing at 03-4280 4213.
SARD CLEAR POLYCARBONATE TIMING BELT COVERS SARD clear polycarbonate timing belt covers are direct replacements for the stock black covers. Now you can show oɛ your custom engine in style. These clear timing covers are a great mod to your car. Not only do they look super cool! These clear covers could potentially save your car’s engine by allowing you to spot trouble with your timing belt prior to a catastrophic failure also tested for perfect tment and heat resistant. From SARD – one of the most famous brand in performance aftermarket from Japan. With SARD you know you’re getting the best performance bang from your hard earned bucks. For more details SMS 019-9192832 or email sardracing@outlook.com
ZERONE SSR 300 COILOVER KIT ZERONE SSR 300 COILOVER KIT oɛers a high quality coilover system at an entry level price. With the Zerone SSR 300 drivers will feel increase in stability and grip while maintaining good ride quality on the street and freeway. It also allows vehicle ride height adjustable via a threaded shock body and adjustable spring seat, in which the threaded sleeve is welded to the actual shock body. The SSR 300’s aluminum spring seats are utilized to reduce ceasing of spring seat to threaded body and for improved durability. A shortened shell case is utilized to allow for a better ride and improved performance at lowered ride heights. The SSR 300 is a great option for consumers wanting a simple yet quality made coilover. For more information, please call Kakimotor at 1700-81-7121 or visit www.kakimotor.com.
PENTAGON RACING CIVIC FC 1.5T DECAT DOWNPIPE Pentagon Racing brings you its de-cat down pipe for Honda Civic FC 1.5T! Incorporating all the Pentagon hallmarks the Pentagon Racing downpipe features: Full stainless steel 304 Mandrel bend piping, Full stainless steel 304 water cut and CNC ange, Full stainless steel brackets and bolts for you to bolt on stock heatshield to reduce hot air to your intake pipe, Full 3” piping taper down to 2.5” to t standard front pipe for optimal ow and performance, Full size unrestrictive ange for optimal ow and performance. The Pentagon Racing Civic FC 1.5T decat downpipe is also 100% Made in Malaysia for us by one of the most reputable factory in the local scene. So for all you Civic FC owners looking for a top notched aftermarket upgrade from a dependable local name, you can never go wrong with the Pentagon Civic FC decat downpipe – the best quality and performance decat downpipe for FC 1.5T you can buy now! Promo now at RM1199+GST. Call Pentagon at 03-9223 3119 for details
MICROTECH LT9C MicroTech have listened to its long time, loyal customers wants and needs and have delivered the goods with the all new LT-9c. The LT-9c incorporates several new and exciting features while still retaining the race proven reliability and simplicity MicroTech are world famous for. The Microtech LT-9c features: 4x High Impedance injector drivers (max 6 ohms per driver)4x Ignition outputs, User selectable map sensor (N/A, 20psi, 30psi or 45psi selectable in the software)User selectable RPM table, Individual cylinder trim2x External sensor inputs (speed or pressure)3x Auxiliary outputs, 2x Auxiliary inputs, separate fuel pump & tach outputs, CAN output to connect directly to PCS, and multi compatible dash loggers. The LT-9c is suitable for 4cyl & 2 rotor engines; sequential injection on 4cyl & 2 rotor engines, compatible with the MicroTech direct re X4 ignition module of factory OEM coil packs. Tuneable via laptop or MicroTech handset. Call Millennium Motorsports at 012 320 5454 for info.
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Cover Car | Ford Mustang GT350R Exotic Mods
The American Icon with a classy local touch courtesy of Exotic Mods Text: Faz
Photos: Kenny Yeoh & Dennis Lhy
Model: Janice Wie
Behold ladies and gents a genuine performance icon resplendent from the outside in, and from the inside out with all the soulful panache and sportiness Exotic Mods have made its own. The substance within the substance so to speak. Then again when you combine two big names in their respective domains, you tend to expect something utterly diɛerent altogether, something
distinctive and unique, or to put it in a manner that everyone can accept, simply special. Of course the term ‘special’ is widely applicable, inasmuch being applied to just about every precepts of familiarity in this thing we aɛectionately called life. Alas, to coin a phrase from out of thin air, this cover feature right here
Take it all in you guys, a Mustang decked in high gloss black is as rare as they come
is indeed superlatively special, something of a ‘collector’s edition’, for a number of reasons. For one thing this is the rst time we have a marvelously modied Mustang gracing our coveted façade; then you factor in the illustrious back story of the car itself, with literally thousands of books and websites dedicated to the Mustang.
Now seeing as our sole focus in this exceptionally rare cover feature is on the Mustang with the seemingly endless tales and stories and anecdotes revolving around the Mustang, it’d be all the more copacetic to keep our narrative exclusively on the Mustang. Spanning more than 50 years, six generations with major reworkings and upgrades as per its styling and performance, the Mustang owe its famous name to the P-51 Mustang ghter plane that ruled the skies during World War 2, the idea oɛered by the Executive Stylist of Ford Motor Company himself John Najjar a big P-51 fan. It goes without saying, that the multitude of stories and anecdotes on the Mustang requires a wee bit more space than what our highly sought after cover feature thus provide. Of course we also have that ‘other’ element – Exotic Mods. In case you’ve been ‘dazed and confused’ or maybe you’re an amnesiac albeit an amnesiac with a penchant for modded cars, Exotic Mods is, as dened in their Facebook page ‘an innovative Malaysian company specializing in the retail, distribution and production of aftermarket accessories and parts catered for all walks of German and Exotic car enthusiasts’. For us Hypertuners though, we go way back like waaaay back! Okay with the customary intro sorted lets go over the specics, as in the Mustang GT350R, a name that invoked all manner of fear and intimidation for its adversaries and contemporaries for the better part of half a century. The 350 designation originated not from its output or its capacity or what have you, rather, according to a reliable source it’s been said that the 350 came from a discussion at Shelby American while trying to come up with a name for the Cobra-Mustang. Carroll Shelby is said to have asked how many feet it was from the oɜce to the workshop buildings. Phil Remington told him it was 350 feet. So it was called a GT 350.
Now that Carroll Shelby dude needs no introduction, just as well seeing as should we give each of these Mustang, Shelby and our very own Exotic Mods tri-factor their dues, we’d be shortchanging each of them in every sense of the narrative. Still we have to give credit where credit is due, should we not? Well like the Americans like to say “Pretty darn well we should”. The Mustang GT350R is a more rened, hardcore and limited production version of the GT350 introduced at the 2015 North American International Auto Show. The gures weren’t all that diɛerent over the R-less GT350 – 526hp & 426 lb-ft 5.2 liter V8, but with carbon ber thrown in the mix along with numerous dietary reevaluation the GT350R is 130 pounds lighter – that’s a K-Pop dude’s worth of lightness right there. Exotic Mods digested all the pluses and minuses prior to the commencement of this stellar Mustang GT350R project and set about accommodating the ultra deep pocketed owner’s preferences, ensuring that every aesthetical nuances and variations are authentic, and unutterably gorgeous. The restyling approach encompasses the lovely sixth generation Mustang exterior
in its entirety, with the full aerodynamic compliments of the top shelf Shelby GT350R. Everything from the front to the back, the left to the right, the top to bottom they’re all Shelby style. To add a classy nishing touch, Exotic Mods placed a number of the famous ‘hissing’ Shelby emblem – the Cobra in its ‘ready to strike’ stance. That emblem permeates every facets of this Exotic Mods Mustang GT350R including the custom-made 20 inch Project6GR wheels nished in Satin Graphite. The 7-spoke design, 10 inch wide up front 11 at the back, mimics the original to perfection. Taking things up a notch in the renowned Exotic Mods manner, there’s also a remote control Diode Dynamics lights conversion kit. Remote. Control. Lights. Man. And here I am going gaga feeling like I’m THE man having my own RC Impreza, with all the visual licensed & authorized graphics and all that; only to nd they have remote control for the freakin lights?! Damn! In hindsight, what with this particular cover feature being a lean and mean American legend that notion entails some oɛ the cuɛ cussing know what I mean? Some F this and F that albeit in a good natured friendly American style.
Well any F-in way, with the long list of aesthetical mods and all, and considering the mighty 500plus hp 5.2 liter V8 planted rmly in its expansive engine bay, this Exotic Mods’ Mustang GT350R had just the one performance upgrade – the Borla Atak Cat Back System which is quite a centerpiece in on itself. Think of it as a ‘miniaturized’ centerpiece within the main centerpiece. You could not take your eyes away could you? Even with the lovely Janice strutting about in her sumptuous ensemble.
Hyperfacts! Car: Ford Mustang GT350R Engine: 5.2 liter DOHC 32 valve V8 Output: 526hp, 426 lb. ft torque Engine Mods: Borla Atak Cat Back System Exterior: Full Shelby GT350R aerodynamic package – Shelby GT350R Style Front Bumper, Shelby GT350R Style Front Bumper Lip, Shelby GT350R Style Front Fenders with Vents, Shelby GT350R Style Side Skirts, Shelby GT350R Style Rear Bumper Diɛuser, Shelby GT350R Style Rear Spoiler, Shelby GT350R Style Rear Decklid Panel (Custom), Shelby GT350R Style Front Grille Emblem, Shelby GT350R Style Fender Emblems, Shelby GT350R Style Rear Panel Emblem, 3M Crystalline Tinting Wheels: Project6GR Custom-Made 20” Satin Graphite Wheels (10” Front, 11” Rear) Interior: Shelby GT350R Style Steering Emblem Suspension & Braking: Red Painted Brembo Brake Calipers (front & rear) Lighting: Diode Dynamics RGBWA DRL LED TriBar Lights Conversion Kit with Remote Control Workshop : Exotic Mods (Sunway Damansara)
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Born and bred in Kelantan, Janice Wie is a familiar face in this mag, having strutted her incredibly ne god-given assets alongside more than one fantabulous rides (with said fantabulous rides struggling to outshine Janice’s sumptuous curves it has to be said). To think that Janice only does this on a freelance basis! Now Janice happened to start oɛ her modeling career to earn some extra cash but within a short period of being around the local modeling scene, she fell in love with the modeling profession and they reciprocate at a canter, being smitten well nigh instantaneously by Janice’s charm, sweetness and extraordinary beauty. Janice is currently a Tunku Abdul Rahman University College student majoring in mass communication in public relations. She remarked that “modeling will only be part of my job within this next year or two. For my long term future I intend to nd a more stable fulltime career. How about that? not only is she a drop dead gorgeous young lady, she has her smarts about her as well. Miss Wie also has numerous other ‘supplementary’ talents such as cooking; she does a delicious spaghetti with white cheese sauce! Just a taste and anyone will surely fall in love (with both her specialty dish and her of course), she also plays the piano and loves to dance (having taken ballet lessons). And just to show how down to earth she is, she wasn’t the least bit hesitant about sharing her ‘most embarrassing moment’ that being ‘falling down while working - wearing her high heels right in front of a bunch of people’. You gotta love her.
Name: Janice Wie D.O.B & P.O.B: 13/3/1997 Kelantan Age: 20 Height: 165cm Weight: 48kg Vital stats: 34C-25-36
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Hyperfacts! Car: Perodua Myvi 1.5 High AT Engine: 1.5 litre Dual VVT-i engine (2NR-VE) Transmission: Four-speed E-AT Max output: 102 hp at 6,000 rpm Max torque: 136 Nm at 4,200 rpm Combined fuel economy: 20.1 km per litre Here’s the newest version of the country’s best selling cars – the 2018 Perodua Myvi. It goes without saying that it is the most anticipated new car here in the local market, eagerly awaited by just about everybody. There have been numerous websites featuring renderings of just about every conceivable variations, from the mildly amusing to the downright absurd, from a staid unassuming Clark Kent look to a noholds barred pedal-to-the-metal all guns blazing personality. Suɜce to say that in the end it all pans out delightfully. The visual styling revolves around an original, newly-penned design introduced by Perodua. Based on a massively modied platform
belonging to the previous Myvi, the new version has a much more generous dimensions all around – longer wheelbase, an MPV like prole, plus an entirely more rened appearance altogether. You could call it the Myvi’s coming of age model. The front end while keeping certain aspects of the familial lineage intact carries a more mature persona. This test car also features a complete Gear-up exterior add-ons which adds a touch of sportiness to the new Myvi. According to Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh, president and CEO of Perodua, “The all-new Myvi is the rst Perodua model to have an upper body designed completely in-house, without foreign input. Not only is this a testament to
our technology partner Daihatsu’s condence in our abilities, it also allows the car to be tailored to suit the needs and wants that are unique to Malaysians.” On the inside, the new Myvi pretty much adheres to the current convention in interior design, keeping things nice and simple. The dashboard fascia looks neat and uncluttered, while the multimedia system touchscreen looks the part, dominating the center console and also oozing that premium-esque feel. The roomy cabin, considerably roomier than the model it replaces radiates that cocooning ambience which is quite remarkable for a small car.
The features on this test car – the 1.5 High AT model, includes LED headlamps with auto oɛ and follow-me-home functions, LED tail lamps, keyless entry with push start, digital air-con controls with two memory settings, 60:40 split folding rear seats and reverse sensors, Built-in toll reader (integrated SmartTAG), Six airbags (dual front, front sides, curtains), ABS, EBD and Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) as standard. There’s also a seat belt reminder for all ve seats, plus 15-inch dual-tone alloy wheels and 185/55R15 Goodyear Assurance TripleMax tyres The 1.5 liter dual VVT-I engine has a max output of 102 hp at 6000rpm and 136 Nm at 4200rpm and gets delivered to the front wheels via a four speed automatic gearbox. On the safety side the new Perodua Myvi satises EEV standards in compliance with Euro 4 regulations. It also has a new ‘Eco Idle’ system, aerodynamic design and overall technological improvements provide a cleaner and more economical drive. On the safety side for your peace of mind, the new Myvi is built to meet international safety standards The drive itself was indeed enjoyable not the least the admiring stares and looks we received along the way. Everything works just as it should and it was yet another reminder of why the Myvi has been the country’s best selling cars for years. The new Perodua Myvi 1.5 High AT is priced at RM51, 800 and comes with a 5-year / 150,000 km warranty. Visit your nearest Perodua showroom and test it out today, or you can click www. perodua.com.my for more info.
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Hyperfacts! Car: Volkswagen Passat Comfortline
Mid range Passat Comfortline ticks all the desired boxes
Engine: 1.8 TSI 4 cylinder direct injection Turbo Gearbox: 7-speed DSG Max Power: 180ps at 5100 – 6200rpm Max Torque: 250Nm at 1250 – 5000rpm Fuel consumption: 5.7 l /100km Co2 emission combined: 129 g/km
The name in on itself pretty much says it all, to a point. The word comfort is dened as ‘a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint’. Indeed the denition is spot on soon as you step inside the Passat Comfortline and you’re met by that trademark Volkswagen cabin cocooning you with pretty much all the plus points we have come to expect from VW Malaysia’s biggest saloon oɛering. As the midrange variant in the current VPCM Passat lineup, the Comfortline essentially radiates an abundantly better quality feel and vibe that seems a world away from the entry model Trendline Passat. Harnessing for the most part most of the Trendline’s hardware (powertrain, drivetrain, platform, chassis) the Comfortline has that premium personication thanks to better materials inside and out – eyepleasing updated looks enhanced that much more with LED lights all around, a teeny weenie bit of extra chrome, with stylish 17 inch ‘Istanbul’ alloy wheels topping it out nice and proper, the
midrange Passat has all the bold presence and class the Trendline hasn’t. The Comfortline’s exterior also features a myriad of extra goodies in the form of premium accessories and also clever tech as per its safety and driving enhancements slash assistances, such as ‘KESSY’ Keyless locking & starting system, Automatic headlight activation with ‘Leaving Home’ function, Cruise control, Headlight washer system, Adaptive LED headlights with LED daytime running lights, heated multi adjustable exterior mirrors with environment lighting and curb view, integrated turn signals, front and rear fog lights, heat insulated windshield side and rear windows, LED rear license plate lights and tail lights, front & rear park distance control; plus the perfunctory styling bits: chrome grille, twin exhaust tailpipes (along with the aforementioned 17 inch rims). The Passat Comfortline’s overall comfort (pun simply happened) seems to reverberate through
and through soon as you’re buckled in the Vienna trimmed seats - 12-way electric adjustment with powered lumbar support complete with driver’s side memory with massage function. More driverfocused features are available as well via push button activation: the VW Driver Personalisation and Driver Prole Selection. The avant-garde cabin bores all the unmistakable VW design hallmarks; based on according to VW numerous new design solutions such as Active Info Display (for the Composition Media 6.5” touchscreen interactive digital instruments), 8 speaker sound system (delivering premium quality entertainment on the go), a perfect blend of form accommodating function, an extremely low-prole ambient lighting strip, the pleasingly fresh ‘premium-esque’ vibe of more upmarket materials and accessories, all these elements and design themes coalesced seamlessly into a more pampered and rewarding interior setting.
Of course the pampering and high levels of comfort and all, are well and good for the ‘rest of the occupants’ be it your family, your buddies, or even supposedly friendly ride-sharing strangers, but for the driver elect, this Passat provides ample shove when you require it to, thanks to its 1.8TSI direct injection turbo engine with power and torque gures quoted as 180ps and 250Nm respectively, with max power arriving at just over 5000rpm while max torque accessible from a tick over idle at 1250rpm all the way to 5000rpm, all of which gets relayed to the front wheels via a 7-speed DSG gearbox. And oh by the way, the TSI motor is one of those major hardware common to both the Trend and Comfort line Passats. This also implies the identical acceleration gures and max speed of both – 7.6 seconds naught to 100km/h and 232km/h max, certainly not too shabby from a D segment sedan weighing in at about 1400kg powered by an award winning engine with a combined fuel eɜciency of 5.7 liters per 100km. And sure enough being behinf the wheel of the VW Passat Comfortline traversing the Greater KL suburbs from one end to the opposite, the creamy smooth TSI forced induced power delivery, given free unadulterated reign via the DSG transmission, was one of the inherent strength of the B8 midrange Passat. The Comfortline Passat’s on the road character belies its generous proportions, and we were even more surprised by its impressive balance and poise which does a ne impression of its famous and exceptionally illustrious stable-mate. The Volkswagen Passat Comfortline has an onthe-road (minus insurance) price of RM180, 937.20. Of course the deal comes laden with VPCM massive 5 year Manufacturer’s warranty (with 5 year roadside assistance and 15K service interim included). Drive to the nearest VPCM showroom and take the Passat Comfortline for a test drive today.
Hankook Master Dealer Program The Hankook Masters Program have been implemented the world over and have seen the Hankook brand recognition rise exponentially. The Hankook Masters Programme has been designed to create a consistent retail expression across all shop formats to provide a unied brand experience to consumers, especially the continually expanding customer base of Hankook Tyres. The Hankook Masters brand logo represents speed, high technology, prestige and innovation. Hankook’s ultimate goal is to continue to meet the needs of the company’s customers and improve both the image of the brand and retailer by providing unique, revolutionary and optimal space to fully experience the Hankook brand. Each of the shop formats have been designed to increase brand awareness, increase sales and build relationships with customers. Our Hankook Master Dealer for this issue is NS Loon Tyre Enterprise – a relatively new inductee into the Hankook Tyres Malaysia Masters Program. Based in Senawang – a vibrant satellite township adjunct to Seremban Negeri Sembilan, NS Loon Tyre Enterprise despite having entered the program for less than a year or so, have impressively gained a place amongst the more established members of Hankook Malaysia’s Hankook Master Dealers. We caught up recently with the owner himself Mr. NS Loon who, despite his busy schedule, was kind enough to spend some time with us detailing his recent involvement as a Hankook Master Dealer.
Q1. If I’m an interested customer looking for a new set of tyres for my car, how would you go about convincing me to go for Hankook tyres? In other words what are the most important qualities (selling points) of Hankook tyres?
period of time I’ve succeeded in convincing my regular customers to ‘convert’ to Hankook. Of course the top premium quality of these exceptional Hankook tyres coupled to a markedly reasonable pricing et al, my customers were all hugely impressed with Hankook.
NS Loon: The selling point for Hankook tyres is its prioritized performance and safety designs and tech. In order to provide enhanced benets to customers, Hankook tyres applies highest standards of quality to all its products in terms of safety, driving comfort, handling, performance and environmental friendliness. It strived to provide its customers with tyres that control the vehicle perfectly. Kontrol Technology provides a range of driving benets such as performance, safety, comfort, and a tyres’ impact on the environment.
Q4. What do you think the advantages of being a Hankook Master Dealer compared to a ‘regular’ dealer?
Q2. What market segment, as in what type of vehicles has the bulk of your tyre sales catered for? Is it SUVs or medium-sized family cars or premium luxury cars or others? And which Hankook line of tyre is the most popular? Also what is the top-of-theline Hankook tyre available? NS Loon: Our sales are mainly contributed by luxury car segment in view of our mechanical expertise and skills. Our professional mechanic has the experiences and knowledge of the various characteristic of luxury cars which only a trained mechanic can identify and solve various types of mechanical and technical problems that customers encounter. Q3. How has the experience been for you being a Hankook Master Dealer? NS Loon: I’d had quite an extensive rsthand experience in the local tyre business prior to my Hankook Master Dealer appointment. Immediately my rst impression was absolutely positive through and through during the early days being a full-edged Hankook Master Dealer; from the get-go we were provided hands-on assistance, comprehensive insights as well as informative technical seminar and training. Then of course the top notched premium quality and cutting edge technology of these remarkable Hankook tyres; within a relatively short
NS Loon: The advantages of being Hankook Master Dealer is that we constantly receive updates on new products info, product knowledge, research reports and relevant info relating to auto worlds. Our communications are directly from the manufacturer to the dealer without going through 3rd parties whereby information could be extorted. Therefore, Hankook Master Dealer provides better consultation to its customers. Q5. How has being a Hankook Master Dealer beneted your customers? NS Loon: Hankook Master Dealer provides full range of passenger cars, high-performance radials, light trucks and SUV tyres that caters for various needs. Q6. What sort of promotions do you have planned for the next couple of months? NS Loon: As per our usual yearly promotions we will be oɛering quite a number of attractive oɛers and discounts, come on down to our Senawang outlet and nd out! Q7. Do you have any last words or remarks that you might wish to share with our readers? NS Loon: come check out our Senawang tyres & services outlet and try on a brand new set of Hankook tyres, you’ll be impressed! The Hankook Malaysia Master Dealer certied NS Loon Tyre Enterprise is located at: 97, 5, Jalan MSJ 3, Kawasan Perusahaan Senawang, 70450 Senawang, Negeri Sembilan.
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Tim and Tom Coronel team up to drive ‘The Beast’ in the Dakar Rally The Dakar D k Rally R ll sett to t ttake k place l early l on in i 2018 will see the participation of Dutch brothers Tim and Tom Coronel, both with a long and rich history in motorsport. On this occasion the twin brothers will be sharing driving duties in the car they have commissioned from Jeɛeries Racing in Apple Valley, California. The Coronel Maxxis Dakar Team also has a partnership with the famed Dutch oil brand Eurol. Based on the regulations of the American Baja committee SCORE, this is again referred to as a buggy, but in sharp contrast to the rather fragile solo buggies, this car has a ‘Hummer-like’ and rough appearance, so that the new car of the Coronels has already lovingly been named ‘The Beast’. For Tim Coronel, it will be his eleventh participation in the Dakar Rally. Tom Coronel will be taking part for the fth time. The last time the twins drove together was in 2009 when they alternated behind the wheel of a Bowler Nemesis. In January, they will again be alternating in the driver and co-driver positions. They already got their rst taste of driving the rear-wheel driven Jeɛeries buggy during a test session in the deserts in the Los Angeles area.
The car has a weight of approximately 1,850 kg and is powered by a 6.2 liter Chevrolet LS3 engine with an output restricted at 400 hp. The transmission is a semi-automatic Albins gearbox while Maxxis again is the supplier of the 37 inch tyres. The vastly experienced Dakar specialist Chris Leyds has been appointed as the team manager.
The 40th running of the Dakar Rally, held in South America for the tenth time in 2018, will get underway in Lima, the capital of Peru, on 6 January and nishes in Córdoba in Argentina on 20 January. Halfway through the event, there is a rest day in La Paz, the capital of Bolivia. Equipment is being loaded for shipping out of the French harbor city of Le Havre on 23 and 24 November.
October 22, 2017, at the MotoGP Live Viewing event organized by the Sepang International Circuit (SIC), at the tires exhibition, Passion Shop, Sentul, Kuala Lumpur. On the occasion, the Shift is very interested in the mini-collection / diecast MotoGP that is displayed for the purpose of attracting the participants who are participating in the support of events organized by SIC. We also had an interview with a diecast collector who participated in his diecast on the show. Encik Mohd Yazid Bin Siwa (Yazid YFR), 33,
from Klang, is a well known and respected MotoGP diecast collector among MotoGP diecast collectors in Malaysia and overseas. Started collecting in 2006 and until now his collection grew like a mushroom growing after the rain. It is clear that Encik Mohd Yazid is a fan of MotoGP riders especially Valentino Rossi because almost his diecast collection is superbike number 46. It is said that his Valentino Rossi diecast collection is complete from 1996 to 2016 models including “special livery bike” ever ridden Rossi and every motorcycle also have a unique gure to match the bike. He has also met his favorite MotoGP
racer to ask the rider to sign some of his diecast collections. Apart from the diecast motor / superbike, replica Rossi mini helmet is also quite complete in her collection. Rossi’s replica helmet collection that he has been able to attract visitors who were present at the event due to their detailed colors and designs as well as the actual size of the helmet. Replica helmets and Rossi motors also have diɛerent designs by year. Therefore, Mr. Mohd Yazid has never missed the latest issue and until now he is still waiting for a new release.
His Diecast collection is scaled from 1: 6, 1:12 and 1:18. The majority of his collection of brands are from Minichamps. Minichamps is the “Oɜcial Merchandise” for Valentino Rossi and limited to just a few units. Apart from ‘details’ and colors, Minichamps also each bike and gura are so accurate with a real bike. So, it’s no surprise why this diecast collection costs hundreds of dollars and is capable of reaching thousands of ringgit if there is a “special livery bike” that’s a bit hard to nd or “RARE”. Yazid is also the Deputy Chairman of the Malay Diecasters Community (MDC) club for the 2017/2018 period. He urged and hoped that the club members would always support and be present for the gathering event organized by MDC from time to time. He also suggested that club members keep track of and help prevent “Scammer” activities on diecast sales in Facebook so that no deceased member is involved. The end of Yazid’s words, “I will continue to collect as long as I can aɛord it. Friends who are new to collect, please come with us at each “TT” session that we make because we are ready to “poison” you: D “
Since it was founded the Shadow brand name had always had a deep rooted enthusiasm for motor racing. Working hand in hand with front running race teams in domestic Taiwan racing scene as well as the most competitive and most popular racing scenes in the region, Shadow have been designing and developing its highly acclaimed oɛering of advanced state-of-the-art automobile gauges to meet the demands from said teams to give them that extra edge from the competition. Developing its growing list of product oɛering within such a competitive motor racing environment meant that Shadow Auto’s gauges have endured the most brutal racing environment and have made it through with nary a scratch or a dent on its casing or housing. And with such proven racing pedigree, advanced technology plus more than 17 years experience, Shadow gauges have become immensely popular not only in the Asian region but in the European scene as well. Indeed with superb product such as the Shadow Classic Racing Gauges right here, it is easy to understand why. Having devoted a hefty slice of its vast resources to develop, the Shadow Classic Racing Gauge is a whole new electronic tuning device that features all the hallmarks race drivers and enthusiasts alike have come to know of, and even expect from Shadow Not only does it inherit many advantages and good design from the Shadow Pro2, such as the high brightness backlight structure, the ultra-high precision indicator, the warning function, switchable two tone backlight system, changeable black and white background panel, the power in series function, the electronic auto grade sensor and the water resistant connector, but also it is added with many innovative elements, such as the integrated holder, the super high speed brushless direct-drive motor, the diamond cut design, and the American MCU processor chips that can compute 20 million time per second. The newly designed motor in the Shadow Classic Racing series has 1200 degrees of high speed per second which is 6 times faster than similarly spec gauges. The new ultra high speed rotating motor also enables the indicator to run quietly. More info can be obtained from RS One Auto Parts Sdn. Bhd. contact number: 03-6250 2888 or 03-6277 7768
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Aiman Motor Performance Sdn Bhd (AMP) Opens its First 4S Centre in Malaysia
Aiman Motor Performance Sdn Bhd (AMP), the authorised dealer for Subaru today unveiled its rst 4S Centre – one-stop automotive aftersales solution which unies Sales, Services, Spare parts as well as Shop for body and paint services under one roof for all car brands including super and premium cars.
customer experience including wireless Internet access, reading complimentary beverages. The oɛer a well-equipped playground waiting time into playtime.
lounges, free materials and lounges also that turns the
Boasting over 43,560 sq. ft., AMP 4S Centre oɛers its customers premium service with the use of quality-assured products and detailed services while prioritising customers’ comfort. Serviced by a team of trained technicians for uncompromised quality, customers can receive their vehicle within 40 minutes for normal service including engine oil, oil lter and basic car check for tyre, brake pad and under carriage. Customers will receive a free service if the car service cannot be delivered within 40 minutes.
Currently, AMP’s 4S Centre oɛers premium services via: complete top set facilities & services available (service, tyre, spare parts, spray paint and body work, carwash), ample showroom space for car display, 24 units of service bay – capable to deliver more service at one time, wheel alignment & diagnostic machine, body works repairing machine, top quality spray paint equipment, paint booth and oven, detailing for maintenance and cleaning of vehicle interior & exterior nishing, carwash area, customers’ lounge (waiting area), and Kool Kidz sponsored kids’ playground.
The AMP 4S Centre has four pit stops including the Service Reception, Dialogue Bay, Customer Lounge and Receiving Bay. The Centre is open daily from 8am to 11pm with robust security where customers can enjoya complete
As the authorized dealer of Subaru, AMP looks at expanding the car brand’s market share in Malaysia through the launch of the new Subaru XV. The movement to have the revamped version of Subaru XV marks another new chapter
in the brand’s aspiration, as it continues to enjoy strong demand in the category of all-wheel drive vehicles throughout the region. In addition to the launch of AMP’s 4S Centre, AMP also unveiled the all new Subaru XV, a compact SUV with blockbuster entertainment and show-stopping value. Subaru XV’s distinct features range from its signature Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system to the inclusion of electronic parking brake and the clever mix of bright orange and shades of grey that bring out your active character. Besides being an authorized dealer for Subaru, AMP is also recognised for its involvement in Proton, Suzuki and Chevrolet. AMP is more than an independent service centre. In 2013, AMP signed its strategic partnership with Motor Image, the exclusive distributor of Subaru vehicles across nine Asian countries, including Malaysia. Present at the launch, Mr Reza Mutalib, Executive Director of Tan Chong, Subaru. To make an appointment or to nd out more about AMP 4S centre’s services, please visit: aimanmotor.com.my.
Tech Tune
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It goes without saying that for those with even the tiniest icker of passion for cars, the all pervading all-dening ‘consideration’ without any exception, is to obtain the absolute maximum performance from what commitment (as per time and money) you’ve dedicated to your particular project. In short, you’d dearly like to know exactly how much gain you’ve achieved with such-and-such upgrades or so-and-so parts swap. Ascertaining the maximum output of a normally aspirated engine is in eɛect determining the Volumetric Eɜciency (VE) of said engine. Volumetric eɜciency is a term that refers to the
ability of an engine to convert air and fuel into power. More accurately, it’s the engine’s ability to make use of the available air around it. By installing a good quality aftermarket intake (with less restrictive air ow) the VE can be improved upon – achieved by reducing the restriction the intake system places on the engine’s ability to gulp in fresh air. The increment in VE as such can be improved further with a freer owing exhaust system – which gets rid of spent gases quicker and more eɜciently, which allows new combustible gas an unhindered access into the combustion chamber.
Engines also have what could be called a VE curve. The VE of an engine varies over the rev range and all engines are more or less eɜcient at various points along that rev range. On this regard camshafts can signicantly alter the VE curve of the engine. The VE curve usually closely follows the torque curve of the engine if you were to graph them together. The reason is that torque output is directly linked to VE, and engines are variably eɜcient. This means that they breathe better or worse at diɛerent engine speeds and throttle angles.
The Fundamentals of Camshaft valve is open. Cam manufacturers agreed to measure and give camshaft duration based on the lifter moving .050 inches. This made duration numbers easier to compare between the diɛerent cam manufacturers.
Camshaft Lift It’s important to be aware of a few ways camshaft lift is talked about. Cam lobe lift, also called Gross Lift, is the distance a cam moves a lifter/tappet. Because a rocker arm multiplies the movement of the tappet, valve lift is not the same as cam lobe lift. A 1.5:1 rocker arm ratio takes 0.4 inches of lobe lift and moves the valve 1.5 times the lobe lift. For example: A cam with a lobe lift of 0.4 inches will move a valve 0.6 inches with a 1.5:1 rocker arm ratio (1.5 x .4). A diɛerent ratio rocker arm will change the valve lift, but not the lobe lift of a cam. You can therefore increase valve lift by using an increased rocker arm ratio. More cam lift means the valve will open further. Increasing cam lift will allow more air or exhaust to move through an engine. If you plan on upgrading your cam to increase lift, you must be sure your valve springs are capable of handling a cam with increased lift. Before you purchase a new set of cams it is wise to ascertain the piston to valve clearance and make certain there’s enough clearance. Camshaft Duration The duration of a camshaft is the measurement of the time one valve begins to open right up until it closes fully. Duration is measured in degrees of crankshaft rotation, not camshaft rotation. You’ll see duration specications at 1.27mm. Cam manufacturers agreed on a standard to measure duration so all cams are measured the same way. The idea is to measure duration starting at 1.27mm
Camshaft Lift and Duration Theory A camshaft with a large duration (300+) can allow a normally aspirated engine to get very close to a VE of 100% at high rpm because the exhausted gases leaving the cylinder help to draw in a larger intake charge. By assisting the incoming air to enter the cylinder you cram more air into the engine, and therefore increase the engine’s VE. Port velocities are critical (velocity is proportional to the engine’s rpm). A long duration camshaft usually has a power band within the higher rpm range (6,000rpm and above) a race-spec engine that is most in its desired element at long and sustained high rpm stints can deliver considerably more horsepower with a higher Volumetric Eɜciency. of tappet (lifter) movement. As the lobe lifts the tappet up, when the tappet moves 1.27mm, the duration is measured from that point. Intake Duration at 1.27mm Lift - The number of degrees the crankshaft moves while the intake valve is open. Cam manufacturers agreed to measure and give camshaft duration based on the lifter moving .050 inches. This made duration numbers easier to compare between diɛerent cam manufacturers. Exhaust Duration at 1.27mmLift - The number of degrees the crankshaft moves while the exhaust
As for low duration cams they work best at low to low-mid rpm. Even though the stock cam has a duration of about 250 degrees, a mild aftermarket cam (with a duration 270 degrees) will still move the point of maximum torque/horsepower further up the RPM range. Such cam will idle smoothly and possess good port velocities at low-to-mid RPMs, increasing the engine’s VE within that range. Eventually the low overlap will hurt the engine at high RPMs because the low overlap does not allow much scavenging to take place. The valves are also open for less time overall, which limits the engine’s maximum VE (unless you resort to ditching normally aspirated and go forced induction).
A super-high duration camshaft like for instance the 320 is pretty much an all-out race cam. It works best at very high RPMs where the scavenging eɛect could conceivably push the VE up beyond 100%. Valve Springs The purpose of the valve spring is to maintain contact between the components in the valve train, so the valve motion will follow the cam prole. This is most important during the deceleration portion of the cam motion, since the inertia forces in the valve train are opposed to the spring forces. Here we will take the weight or mass of all the valve train components and combine them with the acceleration curve for the cam to calculate the valve train forces. We are assuming the valve train is stiɛ. Mechanical engineers call this a kinematic analysis of the valve train. This analysis will tell us the absolute minimum spring force that will be required. The valve train is actually not stiɛ and will vibrate. The vibrations cause periodic uctuations of the forces, so the actual required spring force will be greater.
Conclusion
We want to apply Newton’s Second Law of motion, i.e. force is equal to mass times acceleration. Here the acceleration is caused by the rotation and prole of the camshaft. The mass is the sum of all the individual components in the valve train. Of course, for this Tech tune segment we are only able to cover for the most part, only the basics.
The camshaft is the heart of an engine, and it inuences all the other factors of your engine design. When building a motor, cams are almost always chosen rst. Cams take a long time to understand completely. High duration short lift cams should only be used in racing applications that have a maximum lift rule.
Valvetrains
Basically, high lift and high duration for maximum horsepower, while lower duration with as much lift as you can get for that duration for “low end” torque. That’s why a roller cam is a better torque builder than a at tappet cam. You can get a higher lift with a short duration than you can with a at tappet cam. The at tappet cam has to gradually open the valve; a roller cam opens the valve in a much shorter radius of cam revolution.Lobe center angles have a huge eɛect on performance also; it is not just about lift and duration.
Valvetrains are often the key to improving engine performance. Given a free hand, most engine development engineers will strive for ever higher engine speeds as a route to increased power output, if friction can be prevented from overcoming the extra power released by the increase in speed. Controlling the valvetrain at high speed is much easier when the valvetrain components are stiɛ and light. One advantage of pneumatic valve return systems (PVRS), as found in MotoGP and Formula One, is that there is no valve spring mass, and the ‘piston’ that in eɛect replaces the spring retainer is very light indeed. Many of the diagrams showing PVRS though have the ‘piston’ as a far larger and more complex component than is actually the case in a modern system.The valve spring retainer has to be as light as possible. The retainer’s main function is to retain the valve in its compressed state, providing the correct level of pre-load and reliably coping with the stress cycles imposed on it. The valve retention involves initially compressing the valve and then locking a pair of collets in place so that the valve remains loaded against the seat when the valve is closed or, when the valve is open, the follower should (in most circumstances) remain in contact with the cam lobe. Collets are tapered on the outside, and in order to provide a reliable seat the cone angle on the retainer must closely match the collet angle. The springs are retained in a concentric relationship with the valve by having the spring location (or multiple locations if nested springs are used) machined concentrically to the collet bore. If the springs are not concentric then the loads with the valve won’t be either, and bending stresses will be increased. The top of the retainer represents a large mass, and sometimes there is a tendency to make this too exible – remember that there will be a loss of spring load compared to that expected for a given valve lift as the retainer deects. This can’t be prevented, but it can be mitigated.
The ‘ideal’ aspects of lift and duration for a given porting strategy and vice versa, is also very much dependent upon variables such as: rod stroke ratio, average and peak piston speeds, engine capacity, bore and stroke, square or over-square geometry, valve size, and static compression ratio versus dynamic compression ratio. Race apps tend to diɛer considerably from Street/ track apps.It is indeed critical that the timing of the intake valve aren’t oɛ, because once that’s incorrect you can’t make up for it in the remainder of the cycle. Other variables that eɛects cam proling include intake, header, head ow and even gearing. Ultimately, it all comes down to preferences; as in what the engine and its perked up state of tune needs and of course, with said engine rumbling about restlessly underneath the custommade carbon ber hood of your particular ride, whatyou as the owner have in your speedbeseeching minds.
Feature Car | Mitsubishi Evolution 8
Borrowing a tagline from the 2016 Western Movie box oϪce, here’s a fully loaded, truly Magnicent gun-slinging outlaw Text: Safer & Seriouser
Photos : Kenny Yeoh @eosguy Model : Hanny Eyza
Throughout its illustrious existence – from its 1992 origin right the way through to 2016, well nigh a quarter of a century, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution have established itself as a fan favorite regardless of niche. With over ten successive generations along with a number of variants and special editions in between, the EVO have made routine work of embarrassing fancier, supposedly more premium (supposedly faster and more powerful too) performance cars, as well as outgunning its contemporaries namely the ‘other’ acclaimed JDMs. Starting with the CD9A Evolution I, with one of the earlier tweaked versions of the acclaimed 4G63 turbo powering it along, that rst Evo paved the way for its successor to continue its well heralded performance potency to smoke the likes of European might, namely those borne of Germany and the French even the Brits and the Italians; ensuring its place as a certied icon. A little over a decade after that original, 2003 to be exact, the CT9A based eighth Evolution arrived with all manner of improvements imbued over ten years of relentless development.
something about the purity of the color white that makes this Evo a real looker
Unlike the considerable aesthetical changes between the sixth and the seventh generation Evo, the eighth retained most of the seventh gen looks, for the most part. In any case the familiar and popular Evolution prole (sharp businesslike compact sedan & big rear wing) remained intact, whereas the mechanical mods while not exactly subtle were kept, for the most part ‘regular’. It goes along the familiar ‘if it ain’t broken why x it’ metaphor slash cliché. The production Evolution VIII sported 17” grey Enkei wheels, Brembo Brakes and Bilstein shocks, 6-speed manual gearbox, and a tuned 4G63T with 280ps/276 hp (approx. 234 hp to the wheels). For reference the eighth gen EVO also spawned the legendary MR (Mitsubishi Racing) which comes equipped with a bundle of extra goodies such as slick-response Bilstein shocks, aluminum roof panel (part of its dietary program), improved (updated) electronic fourwheel drive, ACD 5 + Super AYC 6 traction control, and Sports ABS systems. And FYI many more sprightly Evo 8 variants were introduced in the UK among others the FQ300, FQ320, FQ340, and FQ400 (the numerical variations denoting the power outputs therein). So by now it ought to be abundantly clear how capable the Evolution 8 is both as a performance machine in its own right and more to the point, as a tuner’s blank canvas upon which fantabulous and magnicent performance masterpieces had been, can be and shall forever more be, derived from. Speaking of which, here’s one right now.
One look at the images (and its spec sheet) and you immediately know that its renowned forced inducted 4G63 dominates the owner’s attention as well as his budget: the internals featured premium components such as Wiseco pistons, Manley conrods, Kelford cams, Cometic head gasket, Garrett turbo, Blitz intercooler, GReddy BOV, Koyo radiator, HKS muɝer, Works Engineering parts, a myriad of crafty custommade parts and setups, the list goes on. The 6 speed manual gets ATS twin plate clutch – telltale sign indicating how big a gain on the power all the mods achieved. As if that’s not impressive enough there’s also the ultra advanced Haltech Sport 1000 ECU, M7 EBCR, De-link, Apexi digital stuɛs et al stacked prominently on the Evo 8 dashboard. Speaking of the dashboard, this Evo 8 also ‘adopted’ a stock Evo 8 MR interior. Its exterior is stock as well except for the Ganador side mirror and of course the TE37 wheels nished in Magnesium Blue sized 17 inch. One nal aftermarket parts swap in this truly stellar Fastwork Garage built and Saint Performance tuned Mitsu is the Tein Street Advance Damper kit.
Hyperfacts! Engine: 4G63T Engine Mods: Wiseco piston, Manley conrod, Kelford TX280, MAP beehive spring + titanium retainer, Head port & polish, Cometic 1.3mm head gasket, JUN head bolt, ACL race bearing, 74mm S90 Throttle body, 1200cc TRE injector, Works fuel rail, Works adjustable cam pulley, Gates kevlar belt, Coil K20A, GSC balancer shaft eliminator, Garrett GT35, 45mm Hypergate Turbosmart wastegate, Custom exhaust header, Custom intake manifold, Custom oil catch tank, Walbro 450lph, Blitz intercooler, Greddy type R blow oɛ, Greddy 13 row oil cooler, Custom 3” stainless piping with HKS hi-power muɝer, Koyo radiator, Transmission: 6 speed gearbox, ATS twin clutch
Electronics: Haltech sport 1000, De link(boost, watertemp, oil temp, exhaust temp, oil press, fuel press), Apexi black RSM, M7 EBCR, Pivot volt stabilizer, Apexi turbo timer Suspension/handling: Tein Street Advance Damper Exterior & Interior: Ganador side mirror, Stock bodykit, Stock EVO 8 MR interior Wheels & Tyres: Magnesium blue Volk Racing TE37 17” 9jj, Federal tyre & Dunlop Dirrenza Z2 Workshop & Tuner: Fastwork garage, tuned by Saint Performance
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Feature Car | Nissan Skyline R33
Red cars always win right? Well, they can’t get it done without a much needed boost in performance so here’s the secret ingredients… apart from getting a red car Text : Hypertune Photos : Kenny Yeoh @eosguy Model : Vienna Lim
Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to shed a tear for the R33 generation of the Nissan Skyline lineage. Of the trio that truly elevated the Skyline nameplate into the upper echelons of JDM legend, the middle child between the R32 and R34 always lacked the love that its siblings were generously showered with. Being likened to a boat is only a compliment if you were building a limousine, not a sports car. Nonetheless, the R33 is still a Skyline and the right mix of ingredients will always yield ballistic performance for the average Joe. And by George, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exactly what George has done here. The owner of this gorgeous scarlet specimen, he has injected the right amount of components to transform the car into something that goes as quick as it looks.
This owner’s ne taste permeats every color coded parts of his mighty R33
Under the hood sits the RB25DET engine but almost everything attached to its exterior is anything but stock. The stock turbo was binned in favour of a much larger Garrett GT35 unit that now sits on a Tonnka exhaust manifold with a pair of Turbosmart 40mm wastegates to channel out excess exhaust gases. Before being ignited, air is taken in by an AEM 5.0-inch lter before being compressed through the turbo and cooled by the aluminium front mount intercooler before a larger Q45 80mm throttle body governs how much enters the custom intake manifold. A Turbosmart Raceport blow-oɛ valve prevents compressor surge from sending the GT35 to be rebuilt too soon. The whole fuelling process starts at the tank with a Walbro 400lph pump feeding Denso 650cc injectors mounted on a HKS rail with an Aerospeed fuel pressure regulator handling the pressure. Finally, Splitre Direct Ignition coilpacks light up the Denso Iridium spark plugs that have been recapped to 0.8mm to ignite the air and fuel mixture. Everything then exits the engine and turbo via custom 3.0-inch piping with a HKS HiPower Silent muɝer keeping the car under the radar by lowering the burble. Helping keep the engine from overheating is a custom aluminium radiator topped by a GReddy radiator cap with a higher pressure rating. One of the best standalone ECUs on the market is called upon to govern the fuelling, timing and other parameters of the engine’s performance. This is one area you shouldn’t skimp out on and George believes the same as well, opting for a Link G4+ Xtreme unit that works with the Turbosmart electronic boost controller to handle the software part of things. Still retaining the stock ve-speed manual transmission, it has been given some extra gear to cope with the power in the form of an Ogura ORC Super Single clutch set that is nearing the maximum rated power for this application. In the handling department, the Tein name is as old as JDL folklore and its SuperStreet coilovers hold up the four corners, aided by Nismo front and rear strut bars to tie the suspension towers together.
Some extra stopping power is now necessary to bring this car to a halt. Taking a leave out of the younger brother’s book, this R33 now sports a set of Brembo calipers front and rear taken from an BNR34. The four-piston pieces up front and the two-piston rears now bite on the stock rotors. It’s diɜcult to notice them though because they’re hiding behind gleaming white Volk Racing TE37 wheels wrapped in some of the best street rubbers money can buy; Michelin Pilot Super
Sport tyres in a 245/40R18 in front and wider 265/40R18 out back. If that shade of red wasn’t enough to grab your attention, the subtle additions of a front splitter, rear diɛuser and that ginormous GT wing should get the job done. Whether it cruises by or is unleashing its turbocharged fury on asphalt, you’d be lying if you said you never gave this red rocket a second glance.
HYPERFACTS! Car – Nissan Skyline R33 Engine – Garrett GT35 turbocharger, Tonnka exhaust manifold, custom intake manifold, Q45 80mm throttle body, twin Turbosmart 40mm wastegates, aluminium front-mount intercooler, AEM 5.0-inch air lter, Turbosmart Raceport blow-oɛ valve, Walbro 400lph fuel pump, Sard fuel regulator, Denso 650cc fuel injectors, HKS fuel rail, Aerospeed fuel pressure regulator, Splitre Direct Ignition coilpacks, Denso Iridium spark plugs gapped to 0.8mm, custom aluminium radiator, GReddy radiator cap, Tomei engine cap, Cusco breather tank, custom 3.0-inch exhaust piping + HKS HiPower Silent muɝer Electronics – Link G4+ Xtreme, Turbosmart electronic boost controller Transmission – Ogura ORC Super Single clutch Chassis & Handling –Tein SuperStreet coilovers, Nismo front + rear strut bar Brakes – BNR34 Brembo four-piston (front) + two-piston (rear) Wheels & Tyres – Volk Racing TE37, Michelin Pilot Super Sport 245/40R18 (front) + 265/40R18 (rear) Interior – Exterior – Front splitter, GT wing
Feature Car | Porsche 911 Targa
A discreet pseudo retro 911 Targa with handy supercharged power Text: Suave&Sensuous Photos: Kenny Yeoh@eosguy & Dennis Lhy Model: Sheryn Yap
Porsche. Did you know there’s a video on how to correctly pronounce the brand? I mean how cool is that? as if there aren’t enough cool stuɛs revolving around this most iconic of Stuttgart automobile manufacturer. Together with being the absolute epitome of coolness and all the impromptu adulations be it literal or clichéd or anything in between, Porsche cars have always reside upon a special place within the collective hearts of car enthusiasts, or simply, people who love cars, the world over, for a long, long time. Consider that in the past I had trouble coming up with angles or materials on a particular feature, as in anecdotes, true stories and legends, racing drama and happenings, gossips from Hollywood et al. and yet, soon as I key in Porsche nearly 400 million results appeared within what was it zero point eight seconds; who knows how many couple of billion results would come out should you give it a full second? Yeah well such is the persistence of time in this day and age, the intrinsic value of time itself multiplying exponentially it seems rendering us humankind to deal with time in milliseconds or nanoseconds. Whew!
Those shiny wheels adds another dimension to this ultra cool nine-eleven
Yeah well that’s all part of the nature of things these days ennit? Just like a 911, with its illustrious genealogy, motorsport achievements, awards, accolades, intertwined with its huge pool of tuners and specialists, further emboldened with its massive global following; has always been, undoubtedly is, and shall forever more be, an automobile icon – an anointed giant amongst an exclusive ensemble of widely acknowledged automobiles that denes the purest embodiment of speed and drama both form and function.
Indeed ladies and gents, Porsche’s halo car brings out the most poetic most eloquent and deeply articulated literary nuances from even the most verbose, most obtuse of minds. Consider that despite being essentially more than fty years in production, the 911 remained true to its 1963 genesis; its famous, instantly recognizable silhouette remained essentially unaltered despite having undergone many evolutions from birth.
Together with the 911’s exalted stature its ‘multinational’ list of highly established tuners slash specialists have inevitably ‘rode shotgun’ astride the 911’s relentless evolution, each going about R&D-ing and honing their products to match the stellar levels of performance and panache the 911 has credibly accumulated over the years. One such name is TPC – the US’ MidAtlantic’s premier Porsche builder cum tuner cum specialist, with its well planted roots in the IMSA Supercar Series of the late 1980s and early 1990s. TPC one-make focus (exclusively on Porsche) has made them unquestionable experts in Porsche service, tuning, and racing. Apparently one of those who knows his Porsche the owner of this exemplary 911 Targa chose TPC ‘positive displacement’ Supercharger kit simply because it provides lag-free performance, at a low boost level, without the need for extensive internal engine modications, resulting in a reliable, high-yield, performance upgrade available – the perfect compromise between stomach churning performance and everyday reliability. Supervising the considerable power hike is a Unichip ECU – yet another popular name in the aftermarket tuning scene with proven track record in both street and race applications. Sucking out excess gases from the higher state of tuned 3.6 liter at-six is a top quality custom exhaust system As per its looks the owner set about his approach in much the same way he did with the go aspect – straightforward minimalist concept. The narrow body unblown 911 Targa gets a fat and blistering widebody Turbo conversion, suavely topped oɛ with that evergreen Falken Azenis shod BBS LM wheels sized 18 inch with its famous meshed spokes given a cool gold nish complete with a Porsche center cap.
Hyperfacts Car: Porsche 911 Targa (964) Engine: 3600cc Flat-six, Air-cooled, dry-sump lubrication, rearmounted Engine Mods: TPC supercharger kit, TurboXS blow-oÉ&#x203A; valve, Unichip ECU, custom exhaust Transmission: 5-speed Tiptronic Exterior: Turbo widebody conversion Wheels & Tyres: 18 inch BBS LM wheels (with spacer), Falken Azenis 40 Series tyres
Feature Car | Suzuki Swift S1K
The perpetually active local motor racing scene has stagnated, they say. And ‘they’ reasoned, being the hub of said scene, the impending absence of that ‘Formula Satu’ weekend from the SIC calendar come 2018 onwards, meant that there’s nothing much to look forward to. They say. Well that’s the ckle state of the new cyber generation of self confessed racing enthusiasts, being all xated on F1 and everything associated with the sport, meaning glamour, partying, happening, and high end lifestyle. They’re knowledge of racing, whoops F1 racing I mean, revolves around the all-excess cyber domain of handy clickable sources, which, despite being a sub-universe onto itself, these folks are only interested in Lewis Hamilton latest tattoo, or who won, who lost, who fast, who slow, who good, and who not good, and in that order.
Text: Fast&Dangerous Photos: Kenny Yeoh Model : Janice Tan
I precluded the above ‘sideswipe’ specically for those posers (there’s no other way to put it) in this Swift S1K feature to make them see what real racing is all about. What pure blooded and genuinely passionate motor racing fans slash enthusiasts slash practitioners do 24-7 all for the love of the sport. There’s nothing much as per the glamour or ‘lifestyle of the rich and famous’ in it, even if quite a few are pretty damn rich themselves. Nope, nothing of the sort, it is pure racing, the buzz, the adrenalin, the dopamine x a racing driver gets when they’ve devoted their mind body and soul in pursuit of their collective goal – to win, and the deep and utter satisfaction thereof. This race prepped Suzuki Swift was one of the cars in the oɜcial entry list for the recently held Sepang 1000km which featured racing cars of the Group N and Group A categories – encompassing 1600 to 1800 cc (with stipulated rulings as such). The organization behind this Swift’s 2017 S1K campaign is none other than Works Engineering – a major player in every conceivable aspect. Partnering Team DOT Eyewear, this Works Swift also counts Lucas Oil, Multi Prot Resources, Spike, Senira Motorsports and Tom’s Stickers, as their additional partners. The crew of KSJ Garage provides support.
Being a race car, this Swift’s list of modication is therefore strictly regulated, with nary a loophole to exploit or to maneuver around. You see for genuine racers such as these guys the thought of gaining some advantage via some illegal concept or approach would never ever occur, and suggest them not in that regard, ever. In any case the powerplant mounted snugly under the hood is, you could say, decent (in the grand scheme of things) but pretty much spot on for endurance purposes. The Swift’s twin cam engine had its head ported and polished, its stock ECU reashed, while the stock cams and valve springs were replace with Tomei and Monster respectively. The gearbox is stock as well albeit with Cusco LSD. The rest of the Suzuki hatch is all as straightforward as they come, meaning aftermarket parts coming in place of the stock. The stock suspension was ditched in favor of Claw adjustable ones, the brakes had its stock pads replaced with Project Mu Racing 999. The interior is all standard fair, for a race car that is. You’ve got the prerequisite rollcage (6 point), Beltenick racing seat & harness, NRG gauges, Sparco steering and that’s pretty much it.
Despite the absence of creature comfort Janice still managed to ash her killer smile
Hyperfacts! Car: Suzuki Swift Engine Modications: port & polish heads, stock ECU reash, Tomei cams, Monster valve spring Transmission: Standard gearbox with Cusco LSD Brakes: EK9 Project-mu Racing 999 brake pads Suspension/handling: Claw adjustable absorber Interior: 6-point rollcage, Beltenick racing seat & harness, Sparco steering, NRG temperature gauges (oil & water), oil pressure gauge, C four management Partners: Works engineering, Lucas oil, Tom’s stickers, Multi prot resources, Spike, Senira Motorsports Supported by: KSJ garage & crew
Works Engineering & Lucas Oil partners Team DOT Eyewear Endurance racing, the multi-faceted demands heaped upon both the men and their machines inevitably underlines the quintessential theme – that to nish alone is an achievement in on itself. And so it was that the 2017 edition of the Sepang 1000km unfolded back during the month of November with almost forty entries consisting two classes, one’s the premier Malaysia Touring Car (MTC) class while the other is the Moty’s Vios Enduro class which is part of the Vios Cup series 2017.
One of the entries in the MTC category is the number 69 Team DOT Eyewear Suzuki Swift which entered the Sepang 1000km Endurance with a new partnership with Works Engineering & Lucas Oil. The Works Engineering name needs no introduction as per its merits especially in the local car tuning scene as well as all around the region. Works Engineering also has a stellar reputation in motor racing as well, being a major player in every conceivable aspect.
The Team DOT Eyewear Swift was one of the cars in the oɜcial entry list for the recently held Sepang 1000km which featured racing cars of the Group N and Group A categories – encompassing 1600 to 1800 cc (with stipulated rulings as such). Works Engineering and Lucas Oil deal have brought them together with the likes of Multi Prot Resources, Spike, Senira Motorsports and Tom’s Stickers, under Team DOT Eyewear Suzuki Swift.
Feature Car | 1997 Civic EK2
With the FK8R thundering into the local scene recently, this K20A powered EK hits all the right note in our impromptu Type R homage
Honda fans have been rejoicing oɛ late have they not? Their still palpable joy and happiness had all to do with what you might ask? Could it be that the ultra mega advanced NSX had its equally mega pricing slashed by half? Or that Mugen is being absorbed into Honda as and when AMG and Mercedes had done so not that long ago? Yeah well nothing of the sort, though that’ll be something now wouldn’t it? To have at your beckoning hotrodded production versions of Hondas ahem excused me Mugen Hondas would certainly be at the top of a hardy Honda fan wish list. Nope, none of that had come to past, at least not to my knowledge. Of course all you well informed Honda enthusiasts ought to get the gist of what I’m intentionally dilly-dallying over yes? Like that cool dude from Black Eyed Pearls or Piss or Peas or something of the sort, Andre Benjamin like to say ‘Come on now’. Did he or did he not say that?
Text: Safe&Serious
Photos: Kenny Yeoh@eosguy
Skewering way oɛ topic for a bit, I did recall he uttered those exact same words in his trademark lilt – talking the same way he sings, in that Mark Wahlberg movie. Of course none of the above matter and what’s more they’re way out of sync with the substance of this piece. But the thing is, this here is all intentional on my part; and I am forever me the man with his hand on the keyboard, and not just any keyboard mind you but this keyboard. Right come on now, of course the single biggest happening as per Honda here in the local scene was the debut of the FK8 Civic Type R – touted as the most powerful Honda being brought in by Honda Malaysia. The numbers are all big league stuɛ – 320ps, what was it 7:43 Nordschleife lap, and err the pricing is pretty damn big too, a few grand north of three hundred thousand RM; that’s 3 and 2 followed by four zeroes. That last entry could well be the sole determinant of the FK8R’s appeal over here. Then again the FK8R’s performance repertoire supersedes every other consideration, as well they should as that ‘all powerful’ Type R represents the ultimate manifestation of going fast from the purview of Honda’s performance maestros the lot of whom rules the roost at Honda’s in-house go-faster department.
Of course with the current gen Civic’s range topping model dominating the local headlines and all, the occasion would be all the more appropriate with a Honda Type R themed feature as such. And this very feature right here isn’t just a regular feature per se, on the contrary it is an extra crispy, fattened up loaded with cholesterol, double Type R feature, in a manner of speaking.
And thus I speak in a manner whereupon this 20 year old EK2 gets its Type R superpower from an Integra DC5R or to call it by its oɜcial name DC5 Integra Type R, although DC5R sounds a whole lot sexier yes? It’s all to do with alphanumerical combination. The DC5R’s K20A (including its indispensible manual gearbox) which gets all manner of go-faster stuɛs such as PLM headers, J’s Racing muɝer et al is mounted underneath the perfunctory carbon ber hood of the J’s Racing brand, which perked up this EK2’s looks superbly whence combined with a complete Mugen 96 aerokit. Rolling stocks comes in the form of the trademark TE37 wrapped in Toyo R888 sized 15 inches.
nished in the loudest shades of yellow this EK also has the repower to match its looks
On the inside though it is all Mugen or at least almost 90 percent Mugen – from bucket seats (plus railing), steering, shifter and then some. Chassis slash handling works – all top notched parts and craft mind you (done by Izal Autoworkz & Anuar Mugen Auto) features among others Tein suspension, Endless stoppers, Cusco, Function 7 and the list goes on.
In a nutshell this very well thought out EK2 Civic with equal care as per its performance and handling modiď&#x192;&#x17E;cations is the perfect tribute to the Type R lineage. Should this example hit the right button in your emotion we provide you the aforementioned go-to guys contacts for you to proceed.
Hyperfacts! Car: Honda Civic EK2 1997 Engine Mods: Integra DC5R K20A motor, Hasport engine mounts, PLM exhaust header, 3 inch Ø straight ow, J’s Racing 3 inch muɝer, NGK Iridium Spark Plug, Walbro fuel pump, radiator Forged, J’s Racing thermostat, Mugen fuel cap, Mugen bar rear Gearbox: DC5R 6 speed manual gearbox Electronic: Hondata KPro Chassis/Suspension: Function 7 lower arm, Tein Flex custom track spec, 14kg front, 9kg rear, EK9 knuckles, Cusco tower bar, Top Fuel B + C pillar bar, Brakes: disc caliper & brake pad Endless Wheels & Tyres: Volk Racing Rays TE37 15x8jj oɛset + 27 (front) 15x6.5jj oɛset + 25 (rear), Toyo Proxes R888 205/50/15 (front), Toyo Proxes R888 195/55/15 rear Exterior: Complete Mugen Aero 96 bodykit, J’s Racing carbon bre hood Interior: Mugen S1 EK9 full bucket with Mugen railling, Mugen Racing 3 steering wheel, Mugen De assist meter, Mugen shift knob 6 speed, EK9 carpet, oor mats, dashboard & door trim Builder/Garage: Izal Autoworkz 0123741363, Anuar Mugen Auto 0126565747
Feature Car | Honda Jazz
With W ith a mighty mighty ensemble ensemble of of Mugen Mugen components inside and out, this funky yellow GD Jazz does a brilliant job of being a Mugen showcase The Jazzy vibe in this primary color nish GD3 Fit is so abundantly clear that you get a palpable sense of its funkiness almost upon rst sight. And when you factor in the huge emporium of Mugen accessories scattered pretty much all over the exterior and interior of this distinctively ‘jazzy’ Jazz, the whole ‘jazziness’ gets mightily cranked up – all the more appropriate for it to be featured in this very mag. Just to recap what the Jazz is, it is one of Honda’s most successful models of recent time – pretty much an instant success following its 2001 debut – the GD model which was launched initially as a 1.3l with the L13A i-DSI engine and CVT gearbox. The combination of a well rounded design, good looks and driveablity promptly established a large fan base the world over.
Text: Senna4ever Photos: Kenny Yeoh
However, with a basically economy-biased setup, outright performance is understandably limited. This gave rise to situations where Fits/Jazzes looked faster than what they were capable of. Consequently enthusiasts started calling out to Honda for a higher performance Fit / Jazz. In Japan, this was led by inuential and ‘powerful’ reviewers like Keiichi ‘Drift King’ Tsuchiya and Formula Nippon racer Naoki Hattori calling Honda for a Fit Type-R. Honda’s response was to introduce a 1.5l Fit with the new L15A VTEC engine and the 7 speed CVT gearbox which so happens coincides with the example we have right here. Anyway the L15A single cam engine is rated at 110ps and for this ‘application’ it remained untampered, pretty much. The owner opted to do up exclusively on improving the eɜciency of channeling the gaseous wastes out – sort of a more intricate, articulated denition of doing up the exhaust system. Starting right oɛ the engine block there’s four separate components beginning with the Mugen extractor, then the J’s Racing Downpipe, on to the J’s Racing titanium B-pipe and nally the Mugen Titanium Tip Muɝer. The owner also installed a couple of dressing up components both of which are listed in the spec sheet at the feature’s end. Before we cover the aesthetical revisions in this here GD3 Fit lets do away with the chassis slash handling upgrades rst. The stock dampers were dumped in favor of an F-tuned Racing Road / Touge Inverted Monotube with High & Low, Soft & Hard adjustability; as per the chassis enhancements there’s the Mugen Strut Tower bar at the front, a couple of J’s Racing bars – one’s the Room/oor Bar while the other is a Monkey or pillar bar.
Stopping power gets quite an awesome Project Mu upgrade package: racing caliper and 282mm slotted discs up front, slotted disc with the stock caliper at the rear, and lastly steel braided brake hose all around. The cool setup is displayed nicely behind the 15 inch Mugen MF10L shod with Yokohama Advance Neova AD08-R. Now the Mugen rims hints at the huge collection of Mugen accessories which virtually cover this GD3 Jazz in its stylized Mugen mobile personication. From the front to the back its all Mugen this and Mugen that – Mugen carbon ber hood, Mugen
Front Bumper (with chrome garnish), Mugen rear bumper (for single exhaust), Mugen Side Skirt, Mugen HID foglamp with switch, Mugen Spoiler, Mugen Rear Shark Fin, Mugen Door visor, Mugen Tailgate, phew! I guess that’s about it, at least on the outside. Then you got a titanium HID 3step with switch, clear lens tail lamp plus the original sunroof for the Fit GD3. On the inside the Mugen presence permeates every nooks and crannies if ever a nook and a cranny had ever been adopted to describe the interior section of a Honda, that is. In any case
here they are, in no discernable sequence save for the fact that they’re all Mugens: Mugen FG360 Steering wheel (and Boss kit), gear knob and gear booth cover, gear shifter indicator plate, handbrake cover, sport paddle, door step, rear mirror cover, black face assist gauges, Type S door trim, and a complete seating package: Mugen MS-R driver seat, MS-Z co-pilot seat, genuine leather hide Type S rear seats. If there’s ever a Mugen GD3 Jazz out there, then this Type S Garage & R-Pit Garage & Aiez Garage prepared example might just be it.
Thus eye-catching GD Jazz comes with a long list of Mugen parts inside out
Hyperfacts! Car: Honda Fit GD3 2005 Engine: L15A High Spec 1.5 VTEC Engine Mods: Mugen extractor, J’s Racing Downpipe, J’s Racing B-pipe (titanium), Mugen Titanium Tip Muɝer, Stout Racing carbon ber head Cover, Gruppe M open port (carbon ber) Interior: Mugen FG360 Steering wheel, Mugen Boss kit, Mugen Gear Knob, Mugen Gear booth Cover, Mugen Handbrake cover, Mugen Gear Shifter Indicator plate, Mugen Sport paddle, Mugen door step,
Mugen assist meter (black face), Mugen rear mirror cover (Yellow), Digital air-condition system, Door trim Type s with tweeter, Mugen Ms-R (driver seat), Mugen Ms-Z (front passenger seat), Type S rear seat (with genuine leather By Mugen), Arm rest slide (Black Fabric), blue room light Honda access Exterior: Mugen Front Bumper complete with Chrome Garnish, Mugen rear bumper (single exhaust), Mugen Side Skirt, Mugen HID foglamp with switch, Mugen carbon ber hood, Mugen Spoiler, Mugen Rear Shark Fin, Mugen Door visor, Mugen Tailgate, Titanium HID 3step with switch, Clear Lens Tail Lamp, Original Sunroof For Fit GD3
Chassis / Handling: F-tuned Racing Road / Touge Inverted Monotube (High Low Soft Hard), Mugen Strut Tower bar 2nd Batch (front), J’s Racing Room/oor Bar, J’s Racing Monkey/pillar bar, Stiɛ Ring set Brakes: Project mu racing caliper (front), Project mu slotted Rotor Disc 282mm (front), Project mu slotted rotor disc (rear), Steel Braided Hose brake lines Wheels & tyres: Mugen MF10L, Yokohama Advance Neova AD08-R 195/55/15 Workshop: Type S Garage / R-Pit Garage / Aiez Garage
Movie Preview
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By the time this issue goes into print KL Wangan ought to already be one of the, if not the top issue being discussed, commented, debated, evaluated, analyzed and ultimately be given a wholesome seal of approval by the collective horde of enthusiasts across the region. As a matter of fact, the singular unifying theme of the movie – the cars in all their multi faceted, modied splendor ensures its universal appeal reaches a considerably bigger audience, particularly with a Japanese buzzword embedded in the movie title. Produced by talented local actor slash producer Pekin Ibrahim, KL Wangan revolves around the local street racing scene with a specic theme focusing on the midnight happenings (hence the
title which means Midnight Race in Japanese). With a budget of more than RM7 million, this allout action motion picture goes beyond being just another Fast Furious inspired movie. Undoubtedly the plot of the midnight street racing themed movie puts a clear emphasis on all-out street racing action juxtaposed with emotive and humane elements – are both surere narrative for a car racing movie genre.
Produced by Centro Pictures KL Wangan also has one major addition to its credit in the form of a sponsorship deal with Volkswagen Malaysia. As such Volkswagen has a prominent presence in the movie – with a slew of VW’s most renowned driver’s car namely the Mk5 Golf GTI and Mk7 Golf R, as well as the Passat B8 and the sprightly Beetle, which undoubtedly lends an air of exclusivity to lm.
Nonetheless the lm also managed to seamlessly blend local elements interwoven with poignant and intriguing characters played by a ne cast of high caliber Malaysian actors featuring Pekin Ibrahim himself alongside the stellar Faizal Hussein as the two main characters supported by Kazuto Soon, Emily Lim, Jasmine Suraya Chin, Kodi Rasheed and Kamarool Yusof.
VW Golf MK5 GTI, Vw MK7 Golf R, Daihatsu Mira L5, Perodua Kancil, Perodua Viva, Subaru WRX STI V.8, Nissan Skyline R34, Toyota Supra, Mitsubishi evo, Proton Wira, Proton Satria, BMW, Taxi Proton Iswara, Bmw E36, Evo 7, Honda Integra DC5, Honda Civic EK, Toyota AE86
The Story KL Wangan tells the story about HONG & YUDI both with a long history in street racing – from the smallest most basic cars right up to the full blown, no-holds-barred performance cars. The story began by coincidence when Hong and Yudi ran into each other albeit unbeknownst to one another.
While the race was going at breakneck speeds, Hong crashed and was soon rescued by Ejay who drives an Iswara taxi. At that point, owing his life to Ejay, Hong expressed his gratitude to Ejay by oɛering Ejay a job – nd the guy who was, to Hong, responsible for causing the accident in the rst place.
With the passage of time having whisked away during which both of them have gone on to established themselves in the grand scheme of things – both having business interests of their own and both with checkered pasts belonging to another life altogether. Inevitably the racing genes ran deep and pure within the two main protagonists and therein the inevitable coming together took place in a street racing powwow as Hong and Yudi slugged it out at high speed, neither one nor the other having any inkling of recognition of one another.
Not only that, the guy also ran away with Hong’s bag containing RM500, 000. Ejay accepted Hong’s job oɛer and proceeded to begin his search. As for Yudi he tried everything to rescue Hong from the wreck prior to Ejay’s arrival but decided against it soon as he recognized Hong. Instead of helping, he took oɛ straight away with the loot.
Until something happens.
Pretty soon Ejay’s search bore fruit, nding Yudi and eventually confronting the man. Ejay politely asked Yudi to return the money on behalf of his employee (Hong). Yudi agreed but for one condition: that they raced to Wangan, reminiscing their golden years with all the prerequisites therein.
The deal was, if Hong were to win then Yudi shall double the half a million bucks and pay Hong RM1 million. As it turns out Hong was still injured following the crash, and decided to ask Ejay to take his place. Will Ejay succeed in going against Yudi? While all this is happening Hong’s beautiful daughter Olivia made it plain that she does not approved of Ejay tagging along his father. OLIVIA herself is not very close to her father due to an incident where her mother have been kidnapped and raped and murdered mercilessly. For her, she blames everything on her father. Olivia is against her father’s intention of getting involved in the street racing anymore and tried her best to prevent Ejay from explaining the real reason for the race. Eventually Olivia made her way to the start of the nal race just as the animosity between Hong and Yudi came to a boil resulting in an all out ght between their men. Upon her arrival, Olivia was shocked to the bones when she came face to face with YUDI as if there is a history between them. Why was Olivia shocked to see Yudi? Can Ejay somehow sort out the grudges and hatred between Hong and Yudi? What is the real conict between Yudi, Hong, Olivia and Ejay?
The Rides As ever the list of rides in KL Wangan are indeed extensive and undoubtedly impressive. For starters the VWCM prominence was duly represented by two of its most renowned models – the Golf, one’s the Mk5 GTI while the other is the Mk7 Golf R. As per the modied powerhouses the list is more or less dominated by JDMs with a few Conti rides thrown in the mix. The Japanese rides featured in KL Wangan were the Subaru WRX STI V.8,
Nissan Skyline R34, Toyota Supra, Mitsubishi EVO, Mitsu EVO 7, Honda Integra DC5, Honda Civic EK, Toyota AE86 and Daihatsu Mira L5. Together with the aforementioned VW Golf duo there’s also a couple of Bimmers given their screen time as it were. Rounding things up are of course our very own cars made up of Proton Wira, Proton Satria, Proton Iswara (taxi), Perodua Kancil and Perodua Viva. That Iswara cab is of course a prominent feature being driven by
Ejay who is the main character played by Pekin Ibrahim himself. KL Wangan oɛers an impressive selection of street racing, stunts and all the actions therein, which makes it a must-see movie for all you car enthusiasts out there. With an interesting storyline made alive and intriguing by a stellar cast, KL Wangan bodes well for the local movie industry in general and the multifaceted local car tuning subculture in particular.
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Club Scene
60 Subarus created the biggest meet-up event in Butterworth, Penang. Headed to Hard Rock Hotel, got hit by a freak storm overnight and survived. After a month-long planning, the Subaru convoy of the SXVCM set sail from Kuala Lumpur to the Pearl of the Orient, Penang for the biggest Subaru meetup ever in the history of Malaysia, with 60 cars participating! The convoy’s rst stop took them to Ipoh, where they teamed up with their Northern Team counterpart to commemorate Ipoh’s newest Subaru showroom in Vivo Square. CST Auto Group welcomed them with open arms and with the best Nasi Kandar in Ipoh! Their departure from Ipoh was oɜcially agged oɛ by CST Auto Group after which the entire convoy headed north towards Juru to rendezvous with the remaining Subaru family from up north. As they reached Juru, it ‘conveniently’ rained enabling the SXVCM convoy to test the highly acclaimed Subaru AWD capabilities – as we all know all too well, it is the wet weather conditions where Subaru technology and safety shined most. They reached the Subaru Butterworth managed by Gembira Motors who provided them with shelter and food. Before they departed, everyone became a winner, thanks in no small part to AWDTechnika Malaysia for their generous lucky draw sponsorships as well as being part of their vehicle Support Team! The SXVCM convoy was split into groups as they braved the oods for their inbound journey to the island and to the convoy’s last stop - Hard Rock Hotel. At night as Hard Rock Cafe live band played “November Rain”, the storm pounded the island like no tomorrow. (Inappropriately enough as per that Guns N Roses hit) It was a close call but all members and Subaru’s stayed safe. After the authorities cleared the roads of debris and devastation, the convoy was nally able to leave the island with an unforgettable experience. (as it happened amidst the massive ood). The SXVCM spokesman remarked and I quote: “Our hearts went out to the ood victims as we saw houses 75% submerged in water as we made our way south from Juru. One thing from this journey, we brave the SUN, STORM and FLOOD and came home to tell the tale, till our next Road Trip, we will meet again, thanks to all members who participated. Last but not least, we would like to extend our gratitude’s to: Our Ipoh sponsors, CST Group (Ipoh Auto City), Our Penang sponsors, Gembira Motors Subaru Butterworth” Subaru XV Club Malaysia would also like to say thank you to this year’s Main Sponsors: AWDTechnika (AE) Glenmarie, Motion Beyond Setia Alam, Motor Image and Tan Chong Group.
Club Scene
Like most if not all one-make car clubs the HRV ROM – the acronym for Honda HRV Registered Owner Malaysia, came about from the sole purpose of providing an exclusive network for HRV owners to exchange issues and opinions besides highlighting problems to Honda Malaysia. Again just like other car clubs the HRV ROM was founded by only a handful of HRV owners – pretty much a small group of friends (eight in total). The inaugural meeting took place at Petaling Jaya Semantic Trade Center soon after the club’s March 2016 establishment. And now almost two years hence the club is Registrar of Societies (ROS) certied and there’s 181 HRV ROM members. Back in August of this year HRV ROM organized a convoy to commemorate its rst annual general meeting, with said convoy agged oɛ from KL heading south to Johor, Lotus Desaru Hotel Johor Bahru to be exact (where the AGM was to be held) The Rest and Outback Stop in Seremban was the predetermined rendezvous point or checkpoint one for the club members from the East Coast, the Northern states, to gather before they depart for Johor. Along the way their Melaka friends awaits at Checkpoint 2 and thereafter the entire southbound convoy journeyed to Checkpoint 3 in Ayer Hitam. After a few hours of horseback riding, they all reached the main destination of Lotus Desaru Beach Resort. After all the participants got the room, they all had gathered for the rst AGM message. Each Member is required to attend the AGM meeting this time. Club members have chosen the highest council and the presentation of new club constitutions, club budget presentations and oɜcial formal opening. The HRV ROM club dinner is held in the evenings and is hosted by a HRV ROM expert’s lawyer. The dinner was included with karaoke events. At 7 a.m. on the second day all participants have breakfast with the family with a delicious breakfast menu provided by the hotel. After breakfast at 9 am the participants started gathering on the eld to conduct sports activities. There are several sports activities held for children, wives and HRV ROM members. Afterwards, all participants took bathing activities at Water Park Hotel. At 12.30 pm all participants of the convoy checked out of the hotel and shook hands with their sign of separation. The satisfaction of the convoy participants has come true in the success of this event in one big family. The nature of the familiarity and the spirit of helping you so deeply in the soul of HRV ROM peers. Hopefully, the HRV ROM will continue to work and be able to meet in other activities in the future. To those who are interested in following and wish to be a member of the HRV ROM club you can visit the club FB: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/1524756861153368/ or connect directly with President HRV ROM Brother Reza 016 200 7918 or Club Bohary Brothers’ Club 017 694 1150
Event
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The surprising results from Saturday’s races in the Vios Challenge carried on to Sunday’s events and heaped on the added element of excitement to the plot. All three classes of racing yielded plenty of oohs and aahs from the crowds who were riveted to the action of the day’s events at the Toyota GAZOO Racing (TGR) Racing Festival. The rst draw of the day came from the Super Sporting category where an opportunist Mitchell Cheah took the win muscling his way past for the chequered ag. However the man was given a 15 second penalty for jumping the start which promoted Syaq Ali and Boy Wong to second and third respectively. Ser Ming Hui took the win even before the post race decisions by the stewards. In the Promotional Class, Shawn Lee had been expected to make a clean sweep of his wins once again in Race 2 but to the surprise of his rivals, made a rare mistake in the fast Turn 6 on the opening lap. The spin left him pointing the wrong way on the track and he had to let all his rivals pass before he could get moving again. This promoted Shukri Yahaya to the lead with Danny Koo in second place. Diana Danielle who had been clocking respectable times managed to secure the third spot, managing to be the rst lady to stand on the podium in the Vios Challenge. Bad luck however struck Janna Nick, Venice Min and Geraldine Gan as they had to retire from their ne run.
The biggest excitement was for the nal race of the day, the second Super Sporting Class race. Despite the delay due to torrential rain, the crowd remained to watch the race was not to be missed. The top six from the previous race were now lined up on the grid in reversed order. By token of his fth position in Race 1, Djan once again found himself on the front row beside the young Mitchell Cheah who nished sixth. As the track remained sodden, the race began in earnest after the convoy followed the Toyota Camry safety car for the initial three laps. Tengku Djan was gunning hard but the young Mitchell of the Dream Chaser Team had none of it. He was a picture of calm despite Djan’s incessant attempts at passing. Lap 9 saw Djan tap the Dream Chaser Team’s car, sending Mitchell wide. Despite that, Mitchell managed to recover his Vios and did not lose his rst spot. Djan continued to relentlessly pursue Mitchell but as the pair continued to tangle, William Ho slowly crept up on the duo from his lowly 7th position.
William Ho found his opening and made a daring dive into the tight Turn 16 on lap 12 but Djan refused to yield. The pair traded paintwork up the hill and in the process, Djan suɛered a puncture and had to pull out of the race. William himself suɛered a slow puncture but not before he was slapped with a 15 second penalty for his move on Djan. Boy Wong who remained safe throughout the race took a well-deserved 2nd ahead while William managed to limp home into third despite the penalty and puncture.
The crowd that turned up at the MAEPS leg of the TGR Racing Festival was truly rewarded with excellent racing and great entertainment from both the racing action as well as the oɛ-track activities. It is an event not to be missed and our southern fans can look forward to the next Toyota GAZOO Racing (TGR) Racing Festival on 19th and 20th January 2018 in Johor Bahru. Stay up to date via Toyota Gazoo Racing Malaysia’s home page, Facebook and Instagram.
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Photos: Kenny Yeoh
Held recently from December 1 to December 3, MOTONATION 2017 was a national scale automotive corporate lifestyle event, touted as the rst in MALAYSIA to house everything under one roof. The three day motor-show extravaganza was held at the modern and expansive indoor and outdoor spaces of the Putrajaya International Convention Center. Purposely held at the aforementioned dates, Motonation 2017 featured participants from
every sector in automotive industry ranging from OEM manufacturers, service chains, parts and aftermarkets, education, lifestyle and more, occupying the PICC indoor and outdoor area over the rst weekend of December (which was also a school holiday).
for the young and the young at heart, free concerts, inatable castle & playground for kids, RC race car, drift demo & taxi experience, wall climbing, ying fox, archery and paintball target shooting and a large range of food trucks to cater to your gastronomical needs.
The auto and motor carnival opened its doors from 10 in the am right until the stroke of midnight with non-stop happenings throughout for the entire family, such as outdoor activities
Motonation 2017 is a collaboration between sole organizer Pro cara Entertainment S/B with TERAJU, INSKEN, TV3, CARLIST.MY, GRAB, Malaysian Automotive Institute (MAI), MITI, OAG Entertainment Group and many more,
Event The past two years has witnessed the culture of Stance & Fitment being one of the focuses and choices among local motor modication enthusiasts, especially for those who are new to the world of car modication. For some, it is considered an unhealthy development, but for some people the culture of Stance & Fitment or simply simpler to say S & F, seeing this culture is a form of renewal in the world of local modications that deserve to be lifted as something to be proud of. Around 2014, a community called Low Fellow (LF) from Seri Manjung, Perak. The original idea of the establishment of the LF was initially aimed at gathering crews and customers of the workshop Unkle Projekt, a workshop located in Lumut, Perak, which tended towards the transformation of S & F concept machinery. Looking at the more crew members who joined LF, coupled with the lack of S & F events / meet-ups held around Perak, the LF joined several other communities in organizing small-scale meet-ups.
3KRRWRV 1RWUH 5HIXV The thrill continued, with LOWFEST ‘Scrape To Da Ground’, the rst event of LF at Aeon Mall, Seri Manjung, Perak. The welcome was not disappointing with the presence of about 200 cars with the S & F concept. The LOWFEST journey continues with the recent LOWFEST / 2 hosting at its original location, Aeon Mall, Seri Manjung, Perak. Due to the lack of S & F events this year, LF / 2 has become the focus of S & F fans from all over the peninsular Malaysia, in particular, to participate in supporting LF / 2. Preparations and planning are being made about 2 months early before the event. As a rule, location selection is one of the most important aspects before any other work is carried out. If you do not, everything is ready, venue is not approved.
The LF / 2 awards can be seen by the ood of S & F concept cars around the city of Seri Manjung the day before LF / 2. This is coupled with the presence of cars that have been assembled as early as 8 am, around the outside of the LF / 2 site, seem to indicate that they are ready to enter the LF / 2 site area at any time. At around 9.30am several machines from The Gauntlet, a name that did not need to be introduced was originally from the north earlier ahead of the others to enter the event area. At around 10.00 am, as promised, the S & F concept-based machineries have ocked to LF / 2 sites and began to slow down around 2.30pm. This situation causes special sites to be used to accommodate the attendance of participants who exceeded the organizers expectations. A total of 283 machines were oɜcially recorded for LOWFEST/2. LOWFEST / 2 ends with the announcement and presentation of the plaque of appreciation to the 12 selected jury selectees to meet the 12 criteria provided. At this opportunity, the Low Fellow once again wishes to record their gratitude to all involved in supporting LOWFEST / 2. Wait for the appearance of LOWFEST 3.
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