Job done: First project of ‘My Proton Makeover’ complete
Four weeks ago, technician Fadly Hisham Roplay handed over the keys of his 19-year old Proton Saga Megavalve to Tengku Djan Ley of Proton’s R3 Division for a complete refurbishment, having been selected as the first winner of the ‘My Proton Makeover’ programme.
Since then, Fadly has been getting around in a rented Proton Wira while the folks at R3 stripped his car from head to toe and then meticulously rebuilt it. Today, the wait is finally over for the 33-year-old Fadly as Djan unveiled to him a car that is barely recognisable from the one that was driven in last month.
“It was indeed a fun few weeks for our R3 engineers. The car was very worn out when we received it, not surprising considering that it is a 19 year old car! But nonetheless, well done to the boys who put in the hours to make sure the car is up to R3 standards,” said Tengku Djan.
R3’s handiwork on Fadly’s car is no Pimp My Ride job. As Djan explains, “At R3, we believe simplicity is best, so the changes made have been subtle. The car’s classic looks have been maintained but definitely looks more modern and stylish.”
The Lancer Fiore nose that Fadly grafted to his car has been removed, as the original Megavalve look is restored with some minor R3 tweaks added. Inside, the original interior has been completely reworked to resemble that used by the newer Saga LMST version – the last version of the original Saga before being replaced by the Saga BLM.
Among the entries received for the first round of submissions, Fadly’s tale was picked due to the lighthearted and entertaining nature of his story with the car. It was clear to all that the car is something extremely close to his heart.
“This car means so much to me, carrying so many memories. With this makeover, it has been given a new lease of life and now, we will have even more memories together,” Fadly said.
If you have a Proton in your garage currently in need of a makeover, R3 will be taking in another five cars under the ‘My Proton Makeover’ campaign. The question is, will your story be heart-warming enough get you selected?
