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#11
war2z

Posted 07 October 2010 - 03:57 PM

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kennie1982,

I think your uncle is referring to the older Sonata. No owner would sell their Sonata at that price in such a short time. Tell him if there is indeed such a seller to give the contact number and we will buy it. Haha!

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Posted 07 October 2010 - 11:30 PM

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jaysonata,

you mention in an earlier thread (http://forum.autowor...&st=80&start=80) that the acceleration sucks...

would you care to elaborate?

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Posted 08 October 2010 - 12:11 AM

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Hi all,

Am new to this forum. Decided to chip in since I'm still waiting for my 2.0 Hi Spec ordered in July (dunno when will get it). Hope will get it soon.

Anyway, I've read all your comments/inputs, read a lot of reviews and test drove the low spec of the low spec test drive car twice. I love the looks, design (both external & internal) and warranty (5 years is really a deal). However, I noticed that the throttle response is a bit unusual (for me) as I'd need to be a heavy footer to make it move and there's a plenty of kickdowns to accelerate faster (maybe need to get used to it once mine is delivered). Noise (tyre) can be heard at about 110-120km/h, but that maybe was caused by the Hankook Optimo tyres. Other than that there's no other issues to me as yet.

My concern is the slow delivery. 3 months already and the salesperson in Ipoh Road still not sure when I'll get mine. I think HSDM should look seriously into this matter. I'm already considering to cancel.And I hear quite a number of people have cancelled bookings.

Questions:
1. Where to go for the Sierra coating?
2. Anti-theft GPS system installation- which to choose e.g. Captor, Cobra Connex?Would installing it void the warranty?
3. The side windows are already 70% visible. What would be the recommended thickness/visibility recommended for installing the tinted films?

Maybe anyone can share on the queries.

Many thanks.

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Posted 08 October 2010 - 01:07 PM

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QUOTE (ricprom @ Oct 7 2010, 12:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am scheduled for the Sierra Glow tomorrow...... was quoted not more than RM 800. I think it is fair price


Dear all,
i plan to have the paint protection to my black color baby.. but dunno where and what to do..

Ricprom,
May i know why you choose Sierra Glow over other type of protection? Sorry that i am really newbie to this...
I did ask one of the car care shop at Glenmarie (can't recall the shop name), he said the first round of protection cost about RM 500 and second round after 6 months will cost around RM 200++

Really no idea how to choose:
Sierra Glow

PPS Technology

Magic Glare

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Posted 08 October 2010 - 02:14 PM

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QUOTE (chrishow @ Oct 8 2010, 01:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Dear all,
i plan to have the paint protection to my black color baby.. but dunno where and what to do..

Ricprom,
May i know why you choose Sierra Glow over other type of protection? Sorry that i am really newbie to this...
I did ask one of the car care shop at Glenmarie (can't recall the shop name), he said the first round of protection cost about RM 500 and second round after 6 months will cost around RM 200++

Really no idea how to choose:
Sierra Glow

PPS Technology

Magic Glare


I have also booked my black sonata for sierra glow on the 18th of this month. Don't know about PPS but sierra glow gives a 5 year warranty (for me that's the clincher just like Hyundai's 5 year warranty! LOL). From their website magic glare gives a 24 month warranty.

Sierra glow uses polisilazane, and PPS uses teflon. IMHO, they are all good. Just a matter of choice and cost.

Done sierra glow on another car of mine and the gloss is still there after about 4-5 months. smile.gif

Happy shopping!

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Posted 08 October 2010 - 03:21 PM

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QUOTE (mikmil1 @ Oct 8 2010, 02:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have also booked my black sonata for sierra glow on the 18th of this month. Don't know about PPS but sierra glow gives a 5 year warranty (for me that's the clincher just like Hyundai's 5 year warranty! LOL). From their website magic glare gives a 24 month warranty.

Sierra glow uses polisilazane, and PPS uses teflon. IMHO, they are all good. Just a matter of choice and cost.

Done sierra glow on another car of mine and the gloss is still there after about 4-5 months. smile.gif

Happy shopping!


don't forget to take photos mikmil1... and upload please... bring good camera aaaaa

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Posted 08 October 2010 - 05:07 PM

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QUOTE (mikmil1 @ Oct 8 2010, 02:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I have also booked my black sonata for sierra glow on the 18th of this month. Don't know about PPS but sierra glow gives a 5 year warranty (for me that's the clincher just like Hyundai's 5 year warranty! LOL). From their website magic glare gives a 24 month warranty.

Sierra glow uses polisilazane, and PPS uses teflon. IMHO, they are all good. Just a matter of choice and cost.

Done sierra glow on another car of mine and the gloss is still there after about 4-5 months. smile.gif

Happy shopping!


Thanks for the information, after the research and study from the web, i think i will proceed with the Sierra Glow same as u.. Hope we 2 won't regret later.. haha

i may want to book for the threatment on next Wednesday, dunno manage to make appointment or not..

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Posted 08 October 2010 - 11:59 PM

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QUOTE (chrishow @ Oct 8 2010, 05:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks for the information, after the research and study from the web, i think i will proceed with the Sierra Glow same as u.. Hope we 2 won't regret later.. haha

i may want to book for the threatment on next Wednesday, dunno manage to make appointment or not..



I did Sierra Glow on my Sonata YF today. I must say Chong and his guys are very pro and did quite a good job. My initial thoughts:

1. The touch feel of the coating is smooth clean without the oil smooth feeling that u normally get from wax.
2. Water beading from the coating is quite good and the beading is smaller compared to the typical water beading from oil based wax are larger.
3. As Sierra Glow don't compound clean the car down alot especially on new car; your car initial clear coat is very much intact and should last you a long time. The way the prepare the car is unlike the traditional detailer where they will compound your car surface alot to get the smooth finish and then apply the sealant/wax. Thus, Sierra Glow will still have the lemon peel look on the finish but your car clear coat will last longer whereelse the other coating/wax/sealant finish will have the glass reflective look but your clear coat will be compound down by alot margin and chances will be there is less clear coating left on your car. The above applies to new car only......... i think the older car will be compound down alot and the lemon peel finish will be gotta rid.
4. The inorganic based of the coating should be more dirt resistant compared to organic coating.
5. They also coat your car headlamp and rear lamp thus giving it the protection.

To answer why I choose Sierra Glow........ pricing and their 5 years warranty on the shine with the right care. I have done Meguire detailing on my other car where even though the shine is excellenct and the oil smooth feel is nice, it only last you for a few wash unless you do "Ultimate Quik Detailer" after every wash to give it back the shine and smooth feel. The long term cost outlay is very much more than Sierra Glow.... by alot of margin.

More updates after couple of weeks down the road on my comments on Sierra Glow.
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Posted 09 October 2010 - 09:50 AM

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QUOTE (ricprom @ Oct 8 2010, 11:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I did Sierra Glow on my Sonata YF today. I must say Chong and his guys are very pro and did quite a good job. My initial thoughts:

1. The touch feel of the coating is smooth clean without the oil smooth feeling that u normally get from wax.
2. Water beading from the coating is quite good and the beading is smaller compared to the typical water beading from oil based wax are larger.
3. As Sierra Glow don't compound clean the car down alot especially on new car; your car initial clear coat is very much intact and should last you a long time. The way the prepare the car is unlike the traditional detailer where they will compound your car surface alot to get the smooth finish and then apply the sealant/wax. Thus, Sierra Glow will still have the lemon peel look on the finish but your car clear coat will last longer whereelse the other coating/wax/sealant finish will have the glass reflective look but your clear coat will be compound down by alot margin and chances will be there is less clear coating left on your car. The above applies to new car only......... i think the older car will be compound down alot and the lemon peel finish will be gotta rid.
4. The inorganic based of the coating should be more dirt resistant compared to organic coating.
5. They also coat your car headlamp and rear lamp thus giving it the protection.

To answer why I choose Sierra Glow........ pricing and their 5 years warranty on the shine with the right care. I have done Meguire detailing on my other car where even though the shine is excellenct and the oil smooth feel is nice, it only last you for a few wash unless you do "Ultimate Quik Detailer" after every wash to give it back the shine and smooth feel. The long term cost outlay is very much more than Sierra Glow.... by alot of margin.

More updates after couple of weeks down the road on my comments on Sierra Glow.



please share your picture here coz want to see the difference...tanx smile.gif

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Posted 09 October 2010 - 05:30 PM

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FYI I managed to get 600km on a full tank of fuel. Done 1,100kms now. Was surprised to find the 'negative' cover on the car battery missing only to find out that there is no cover for the negative battery connector. (compared and checked with the demo unit at the dealer's showroom) False alarm. Phew!

First service done at Advant (Puchong) and they took the time to locate a slight vibration in the roof light assembly. Thanks to their meticulous service (removed it and drove the car to detect the cause), and the vibration's gone for now.

Overall, enjoying the quietness, refinement and the stares. Some with their mouths open too.

However, sometimes when idling there is a slightly louder hum which comes and goes. Anyone experience that? and know what it is?