Cars and Bikes

Maxxis Trepador;.....25.000km later

2011-11-30T21:35:00.001+07:00

After used the Trepador for approximately 25.000km in 22 months, here the review: Uses: 75% road (asphalt, concrete) and 25% off road (gravel, muddy) Confortable for daily use in the first 6 months, after that the tire start produce noisy sound, after 16-18 months the tire start cupping, and resulted a excessive vibration and shaking especially in low speed. Trepador shows a good performance

Honda CX500 update; crash bar and radiator plate

2010-06-29T17:01:00.002+07:00

During continued electrical testing (cdi, stator, rectifier, etc), I'm also order some items from ebay and local shop. And installed to the plastic maggot, here the pictures..... New (not really new ...order from ebay.uk) crash bar, radiator shroud and new Yuasa battery ...... perfectly fit :-) Picture from another side:

Honda CX500 update; Electrex Stator

2010-06-18T16:30:00.007+07:00

Actually I did this update at 2009. After some internet studied, I bought G47 stator from Electrex UK. I have very limited reference for my CX500, this is the only one CX500 in my country...., just guess my CX is a A or B type. The Electrex G47 stator arrived on time, in very nice package...... And I start to dismantle my engine.......... Oooooppppss................. The stator

MAXXIS Trepador for my ZJ Jeep

2010-06-18T15:45:00.003+07:00

After upgrading my Grand Cherokee ZJ Jeep suspension (I haven't wrote it yet.......next post), including lifting my ZJ suspension 3", the next thing to do is replacing my old Dunlop Grantrek A/T with something M/T. I'm almost out of budget, so I can't effort BF Goodrich M/T KM2, too expensive. My options are: Bridgestone Dueler M/T, GT Radial Savero, Kumho (I'm not sure about quality), Federal

ZJ Project: front drive shaft replacement, CV to U-joint

2010-06-10T15:41:00.003+07:00

As stated in many web sources, the front drive shaft ZJ jeep, Constant Velocity joint type (CV joint) is one of the ZJ weakness point, is easily broken, especially in off road daily used. It also happen with my ZJ, the CV joint start to wobbling, especially while driving above 60 km/m. This CV joint is not fixable, one its broken, you should replace with a new one, which is cost you around

Add 3cm tire spacer to my Grand Cherokee ZJ

2010-06-08T11:37:00.002+07:00

Last year I added 3 cm spacer to my grand ZJ, the main function of this spacer is to prevent the front tire (installed with 31" tire) rubbing the lower control arm when turning. The other function..... made the ZJ looking better...he...he, depend on your taste..... The installation is simple, less than 30 minutes for all tires. Why only 3 cm? Because 3 cm is thick enough, strong enough,

My Grand Cherokee ZJ problems.

2010-06-08T10:55:00.002+07:00

My Grand Cherokee ZJ spec (2009 status): Manufactured : 1998 (the latest model) Engine : 4.0 litre I-6 Trim : Laredo Modification : - lift 2” - 31” tire - After market shock and coil springs (OME) - After market sound system. List of problems and solutions: Front ring and pinion failed at 9,000 km. Symptom: noise from

Lifting the Grand Cherokee to fit 31” tire.

2010-06-08T10:23:00.005+07:00

To fit 31” tire in ZJ Jeep required body lift around 1.5” to 2”. There are plenty of suspension lift kits available in the market. Before lifting the jeep, please check the front drive shaft type, if your ZJ equipped with U-joint drive shaft, it is save to lift the body up to 2”, but if the ZJ equipped with CV-joint front drive shaft, please do not lift the body more than 1.5”. To gain 1.5”

Motorcycle Stators - What Are They?

2008-08-15T11:19:00.005+07:00

After struggling with my Honda CX500 stator, I'm bit curious about this electrical thing. Then found this article from Electrosport. In simple terms, a stator can be defined as the stationary part of an alternator. In order to understand what the stator does, it is helpful to know how a basic electrical system works.The electrical system on most vehicles includes a way to generate, store, and

SAVING GAS TIPS

2008-08-15T06:08:00.003+07:00

This issue "popular" again,ENGINE WARM-UP 1. Avoid prolonged warming up of engine, 30 to 45 seconds is enough (even in winter time), for old car (more than 6-7 years old) probably needs a bit more time (1-2 minutes) 2. Check/listen to the rpm idle, be sure the automatic choke is disengaged after engine warm up. 3. Don't start and stop engine needlessly. Idling your engine for one minute

Tips: How to use the emission test result

2008-07-25T22:24:00.001+07:00

Most of the people think that the emission test is for pollution control, it is true, however the engine condition can also predicted from the emission test result. Herewith some of information that we can get from the emission test result (base on EURO II spec) : CO content (maximum 2.5%)CO content is depend on mixing composition between air and fuel. If the result more than 2.5%, check the

Tips: Cooling System, problem symptoms and solution

2008-07-25T14:03:00.002+07:00

The engine temperature rise when the AC turn off. Check the thermoswitch, probably not normally functioning, the cooling fan only run when the AC turn on. The temperature rise in high speed. Radiator clogging, go for service or replace with a new one.The engine still cold even for long distance. The thermostat valve always open, replace the thermostat.Coolant fluid decreasing constantly. Probably

Tips: Cooling System, parts and potential problems

2008-07-25T13:17:00.004+07:00

Vehicle cooling system works basically is simple: to absorb the heat produced by combustion chambers by circulating fluid inside the engine. After absorbed heat in the engine, the coolant fluid circulated to radiator for releasing heat and as result the coolant temperature goes down. The cooling system parts and its potential problems.Radiator coolant. Water can act as coolant fluid, however

Tips: Engine Oil Color

2008-07-24T14:49:00.002+07:00

Knowing engine damage earlier could prevent issuing more cost. Can you imagine if the car overhead because its lubricant decreased, continued running on the road? Possibly all the rubbing component will be damage. To know the engine condition, evidently could be detected through the color of the engine oil. The change in the color of engine oil could determine whether

Tips: Cleaning Your Car Wheels

2008-07-24T12:51:00.004+07:00

Have you washed your car correctly, clean and dry? Most off us will answer, yes. Probably not for the wheels. This component usually have many indentations and bars. If not thorough, many parts that were not yet dry and if being left for long time will be spotty, fleck, or might be fungus.During cleaning, the dirty area most often was seen around nipples and the wheel interior, As a result the

Turbo for all Mercedes Benz line-up

2008-07-24T12:06:00.000+07:00

All Mercedes-Benz line-up will use the machine turbocharger within two half of the year in the future. This assurance was sent by the member and the development of the research council of Daimler, Thomas Weber, on Thursday (17/7), in Dusseldorf, Germany. “We will install the machine turbocharger to all of our vehicle product as soon as possible before the year end 2010,” revealed Weber.

Tips: Buying A New Car

2008-07-24T10:47:00.007+07:00

Most of people who wish to buy a new car have a clear picture in their mind of the type of car that they want, or at the very least some idea of whether they want a saloon or a hatchback. However by the time they have visited the showroom they can leave the driving court away with something very different from what they envisaged. The reason behind this could be the salesman persuading you away

Mitsubishi Pajero

2008-07-18T22:30:00.006+07:00

I post this article originally for my other blog the 4WD-fourbyfour.blogspot.com , however I think this article also relevant for this blog.The Mitsubishi Pajero is a sport utility vehicle manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors. It is known as the Mitsubishi Montero in the Americas and Spain, and as Mitsubishi Shogun in the United Kingdom. In this post I would like to discuss the third generation

LWB or SWB 4WD?

2008-07-15T12:18:00.003+07:00

After 20 years using various 4WD vehicles in various terrain, a basic question arise; which one better, short wheel base (SWB) or long wheel base (LWB) 4WD?1. In muddy road:A light weight short wheel base vehicle like Suzuki SJ410 is the best for this kind of terrain. The Suzuki will “float” above the mud. Some times a medium weight long wheel base vehicles like Defender 110 or Daihatsu Taft

Honda CX500 CDI Schematic (2)

2008-07-02T14:31:00.016+07:00

Ok, lets continue my previous post about the Honda CX500 schematic. As before, this post refer to old posting by George in NC. He made two CX500 CDI prototypes and I've tried to made the second prototypes and its works!!. I made it twice, the first one was works for more than 3 years and the second one works for one years, its failed at the same time with stator/rotor problem (see my first

Honda CX500 CDI Schematic

2008-06-18T23:55:00.008+07:00

Somebody asked me how to make the DIY cx500 CDI.Originally I found this CDI schematic from internet long time ago, written by George in NC, however I can't found the link to his site now.This is the first diagram:The Actual Honda CDI Circuit Schematic….click for larger image (not to large aniway...)Schematic summary: (written by George in NC)This schematic was given to me by someone in NC who had

Toyota Avanza

2008-06-16T10:21:00.014+07:00

Currently Toyota Avanza still hold the best selling for small-medium MPV category in Indonesia. The Toyota Avanza is an Indonesian designed mini MPV produced in Indonesia and also assembled in Malaysia, with supervision from Toyota, who also sell the car under their Daihatsu brand. The car was launched at the Gaikindo Auto Expo in 2003 and sold over 100,000 units that year. The name "Avanza" was

TheCarConnection.com – One stop automotive information

2008-06-12T17:08:00.002+07:00

From 2 door sport car to light truck, from SUV to economic green car, all covered by TheCarConnection.com. This site covered complete information of vehicles including the latest product from almost all automotive manufactures. TheCarConnection.com deep review includes vehicles specification, trims, amazing photo gallery and other expert reviews. Information about common car problem can be found

Renault’s Koleos Concept

2008-06-03T05:29:00.002+07:00

Renault’s Koleos Concept makes its Australian debut at the 2008 Melbourne International Motorshow as a pre-cursor to the launch of the full production version in October. No Compromise The Koleos Concept car asserts its claim to the rugged and sporty world of 4WDs while featuring the comfort and dynamics of a premium passenger car. It boasts a wide range of practical functions for both everyday

Tips, Hints, For Transmission Cooler installations

2008-05-30T13:23:00.002+07:00

Author: DavidwatMany of you add aftermarket coolers to your cars and this is always a good idea. Here are some hints. 1-Allways mount the cooler in a place that has good air flow and if mounting in front of the radiator always make sure the fin's in the cooler are parallel with the fin's in the radiator to avoid restricting air flow to the radiator. If you must place the cooler in and area