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#31
myjiko

Posted 28 April 2009 - 06:27 PM

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QUOTE (RocketFuel @ Jan 18 2009, 07:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Agreed wiv ManB, you can spend money to enhance your spectra but you can also minimize wear and tear on your spectra. Mine going to 6th year and still tip top. No secret, similar to all equipments like lawn mower, computer, streamyx router and wife, if you use sedately and maintain it properly, it can last very very long. If you abuse it daily, it will kaput very fast. Similar to all those pug, cit, merc and stuffs.


salute to all forum members.
kudos to ManB & RocketFuel.
you guys did not get all the knowledge solely from forums.
enjoying a car is a "hands on" experience.
getting our fingers dirty is one way of putting it.
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Posted 06 May 2009 - 07:17 PM

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QUOTE (myjiko @ Apr 28 2009, 06:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
salute to all forum members.
kudos to ManB & RocketFuel.
you guys did not get all the knowledge solely from forums.
enjoying a car is a "hands on" experience.
getting our fingers dirty is one way of putting it.
cheers always


My spectra ALTERNATOR kaput I guess 2 weeks ago, the symptom was
a)gearchange is jerky as not enough current drawn from battery (the gear really consume awefull amount of current)
b)gearchange from stop very slow to go to higher gear
c)car feel sluggish as electric only drawn from battery
d)reverse sensor suddenly kaput

Then changed alternator at kia metro, they say recond one cost RM250 but always breakdown wth many complaints. A better korean one cost RM665 with quality similar to genune one and a genuine is RM800++. So sent car there and took the RM665 one. But the brand on the box is "Rebilt" with Korean wording. I saw the supplier is "Express Genuine Parts". I called the supplier and was told the "Rebilt" brand cost only RM270 and it is an actually Korean reconditioned alternator.

Wonder if I'm really got slaughtered by kia metro and if this is true, I pray these folks may burnt and rot in hellfire. I don't mind for 5% mark up but 120% mark up for parts is the ugliest dupery ever. So advise you, any parts, call few shop first and compare prices. I've called few kia parts seller and none sells genuine spectra alternator what a world of wonders.

After alternator change, the pickup and gearchange are so wonderful, sensitive and responsive. Suspect, the alternator won't die sudden death. It deteriorated overtime (like 5 years) with reduce efficiency and would affect the gearchange and thus performance no matter what mobil 1 or XR-1 you use. I'm no automotive guy, but today I did learn something on alternator yeee haaa albeit got conned big time.

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#33
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Posted 18 March 2010 - 01:00 PM

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there is a reason why they are called "stealerships" and your story just adds up to piles of unfortunate kia parts mark-ups, these establishments wont stop until they rob blind all their customers, its one of the reasons why forums like this exists, to help and guide customers on a certain decision making or problem.
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#34
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Posted 20 November 2010 - 10:35 PM

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try this gadget MPC (Max Performance Controller) at www.rmfpower.com. I used one and the performance unbelieveble. You can feel the different when driving. Now, I enjow driving my Spectra. Pickup like Myvi.

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Posted 01 April 2011 - 03:09 PM

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QUOTE (adibi @ Sep 25 2008, 09:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i owned kia spectra novus 2005. There is no pick up whenever going uphill
especially in karak highway or overtaking, the pick is very slow. kancil
and buses are faster than my car. even with the OD off, there is no
difference. i don't feel the foward jerk whenever OD is off. Its like the
car refuse to accelarate even when I have pressed the pedal till the end.

anyone has any idea what is wrong with the car?




try look at your accelarator cable.... and also check your transmission oil...
sometimes when we put in to much of atf.. it can make the acceleration go slow...
if still have problem... u can juz contact me 019-6133568 (adam).. my workshop in kajang,selangor.....

#36
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Posted 03 April 2011 - 10:58 AM

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tukar pully yg ringan pun bleh improve pick up..... smile_approve.gif

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Posted 03 April 2011 - 11:01 AM

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bateri ns 70 ngam ke dgn spectra

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Posted 03 April 2011 - 11:02 AM

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berapa harga gajet ni...(Max Performance Controller)

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Posted 06 February 2012 - 02:23 PM

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Just sell it off to end the pain once and for all