Rm8k Wira & Jazz GK5 ownership experience-A long way to go

[parakey]

Since you're driving to long distance better to ensure the pipe and temperature is in good condition. Car at this age is prone to temperature sensor issue. It took me a while to fix that. I was not able to drive at all. Temperature started to rise once I'm caught in traffic jams. Air-cond cut off and blowing hot air. Ended as what gunnerzz said, I changed all the pipes, service the radiator (full of mud) and change a temperature sensor too.

I doubt if it's anything to do with your temp sensor. It only takes readings. Your radiator is inefficient and temps overheat while in standstill traffic.

 

[gunnerzz]

I DO consider swap a set of new Front & rear lower arm since they are not very expensive and they do improve handling & ride quality if I am not wrong?

After finish up brake my plan is do swap a set of Gab SE series fully adjustable since they are not bloody expensive like 1.5k something. Juz step by step.

And 1 most important thing. Dash cam!!!
Last time my myvi kena hit by a lorry luckily I got dashcam. Go inside polis station meet Sargent didn't stay for 5minute come out already. Bcoz dashcam say it all.

Adjustable....i will avoid this one. Most people just buy whatever set there is on the shop shelf. Most of the time the spring rate is 6k front and 4k rear. I rode in a friend 1.6 wira with hilo HWL 6k/4k and its not the sort of car that i can live with on daily basis.

I strongly suggest u install some strut bars first. Bars will make your ride handles a lot better even on stock suspension. My recommendation is to get front strut bar, front lower bar and rear arb(16mm is enough) Its night and day different. Bars are install and forget item. If u got extra then u can go for cabin bar. Then only u work on the suspension. Having a very firm suspension and very flexible car is not a good combo as handling can become unpredictable at the edge or when cornering at uneven road if u decide to push it.

 

[KHNG940413]

Adjustable....i will avoid this one. Most people just buy whatever set there is on the shop shelf. Most of the time the spring rate is 6k front and 4k rear. I rode in a friend 1.6 wira with hilo HWL 6k/4k and its not the sort of car that i can live with on daily basis.

I strongly suggest u install some strut bars first. Bars will make your ride handles a lot better even on stock suspension. My recommendation is to get front strut bar, front lower bar and rear arb(16mm is enough) Its night and day different. Bars are install and forget item. If u got extra then u can go for cabin bar. Then only u work on the suspension. Having a very firm suspension and very flexible car is not a good combo as handling can become unpredictable at the edge or when cornering at uneven road if u decide to push it.

Strut bar is also inside my plan
Rear anti roll bar & rear strut since the car have front strut bar already.

Absorbe if I am not going to adjustable I wilk go back to Kyb excel G since they are pretty nice cheap absorber. Use it on my myvi before really satisfy.
Another thing is Wira stock height very low? Mine front 2 finger rear 3 1/2 finger although didn't affect my daily but I feel quite low. I see my neighbors wira also not so low. Btw this wira is still in stock absorber & spring I wonder is it worn out already.

 

[KHNG940413]

Wira Update

I had sold the subwoofer at the rear trunk.
May I know is the amp still usefull for my normal door speaker & 2.0 full range speaker? if not I will also plug out and sell it.hahahahaha

This is the ride height I when I bought it. Is it any possible been potong spring? I didn't feel any bouncy and stiff ride. Juz curious only.

 

[minibeany]

Wira Update

I had sold the subwoofer at the rear trunk.
May I know is the amp still usefull for my normal door speaker & 2.0 full range speaker? if not I will also plug out and sell it.hahahahaha

This is the ride height I when I bought it. Is it any possible been potong spring? I didn't feel any bouncy and stiff ride. Juz curious only.

A standard Wira doesn’t come with door speakers. Most likely the previous owner installed a component speaker set. That’s explain why there is an amp too.

Not sure what kind of sound quality you’re expecting. The amp surely can power up your 2.0 full range. You have to carefully tune it to work well with your mid bass from the door speaker.

 

[gunnerzz]

Strut bar is also inside my plan
Rear anti roll bar & rear strut since the car have front strut bar already.

Absorbe if I am not going to adjustable I wilk go back to Kyb excel G since they are pretty nice cheap absorber. Use it on my myvi before really satisfy.
Another thing is Wira stock height very low? Mine front 2 finger rear 3 1/2 finger although didn't affect my daily but I feel quite low. I see my neighbors wira also not so low. Btw this wira is still in stock absorber & spring I wonder is it worn out already.

if u appreciate how a car handle the add the front lower 4 point bar. This will greatly improve steering input response and feedback. U will know what the front end is up to.

The rear u install the arb first and drive around for 1-2 month. having the front upper strut might make the rear too stiff and oversteer out of nowhere when u are pushing it.

 

[gunnerzz]

Wira Update

I had sold the subwoofer at the rear trunk.
May I know is the amp still usefull for my normal door speaker & 2.0 full range speaker? if not I will also plug out and sell it.hahahahaha

This is the ride height I when I bought it. Is it any possible been potong spring? I didn't feel any bouncy and stiff ride. Juz curious only.

The height does not look like std spring height to me. Potong spring sure produce bouncy ride.

Spring do have a lifespan but a very long one. If the spring is very old then it no longer be able to hold load thus it might drop an inch or two.

On yr car, i suspect its a rojak combo of absorber and spring.Could be using parts from Waja.

 

[lsm1991]

Strut bar is also inside my plan
Rear anti roll bar & rear strut since the car have front strut bar already.

Absorbe if I am not going to adjustable I wilk go back to Kyb excel G since they are pretty nice cheap absorber. Use it on my myvi before really satisfy.
Another thing is Wira stock height very low? Mine front 2 finger rear 3 1/2 finger although didn't affect my daily but I feel quite low. I see my neighbors wira also not so low. Btw this wira is still in stock absorber & spring I wonder is it worn out already.

dont cut the springs. for all you know, the po has already messed with the height alittle

 

[vr2turbo]

dont cut the springs. for all you know, the po has already messed with the height alittle

Need a complete check up already......

 

[Izso]

Wira Update

I had sold the subwoofer at the rear trunk.
May I know is the amp still usefull for my normal door speaker & 2.0 full range speaker? if not I will also plug out and sell it.hahahahaha

This is the ride height I when I bought it. Is it any possible been potong spring? I didn't feel any bouncy and stiff ride. Juz curious only.

I can't see the sides of the amp - dunno how many channel is the amp. If it has more than 2 channels I don't see why you can't use it for your speakers.

That tyre doesn't look standard. I can't see what size is the tyre but Wira 15" should be using 195/55/15 or 195/50/15. That tyre of yours looks way bigger.

Probably not potong spring la, but I'm pretty sure that's not standard height. Need to jack up and see

 

[minibeany]

And 1 most important thing. Dash cam!!!
Last time my myvi kena hit by a lorry luckily I got dashcam. Go inside polis station meet Sargent didn't stay for 5minute come out already. Bcoz dashcam say it all.

Check out Lazada and Shoppee... having promo for dashcam...

 

[KHNG940413]

A standard Wira doesn’t come with door speakers. Most likely the previous owner installed a component speaker set. That’s explain why there is an amp too.

Not sure what kind of sound quality you’re expecting. The amp surely can power up your 2.0 full range. You have to carefully tune it to work well with your mid bass from the door speaker.

Standard wira Front door left & right didn't have speakers?!okay that is surprise to me. Hahahahaha

I am not a audiophile on car as long as thr speaker produce sound & nice clarity can liao. The amp is 2500w.need to check does all the speaker is connected to the amp.

 

[KHNG940413]

The height does not look like std spring height to me. Potong spring sure produce bouncy ride.

Spring do have a lifespan but a very long one. If the spring is very old then it no longer be able to hold load thus it might drop an inch or two.

On yr car, i suspect its a rojak combo of absorber and spring.Could be using parts from Waja.

I see....the car is around 140k++km I think the life spam of the spring & absorber is going to an end.

Waja spring can fit in wira? That is another shock to me. Hahahahahaha

 

[KHNG940413]

I can't see the sides of the amp - dunno how many channel is the amp. If it has more than 2 channels I don't see why you can't use it for your speakers.

That tyre doesn't look standard. I can't see what size is the tyre but Wira 15" should be using 195/55/15 or 195/50/15. That tyre of yours looks way bigger.

Probably not potong spring la, but I'm pretty sure that's not standard height. Need to jack up and see

The tyre is 195/50/r15 i think is the rim is too wide. I think is 8jj. Gonna swap those out for 7jj next month.
Last week i go to the bottom of the car & check both absorber & spring is standard I think is like other sifu say mix & match spring & absorber.

 

[KHNG940413]

dont cut the springs. for all you know, the po has already messed with the height alittle

I rather use sport spring & lowering. Potong spring I know really cannot tahan. One day I will jack out the car and see.

 

[sweelt]

The tyre is 195/50/r15 i think is the rim is too wide. I think is 8jj. Gonna swap those out for 7jj next month.
Last week i go to the bottom of the car & check both absorber & spring is standard I think is like other sifu say mix & match spring & absorber.

6.5 j should be sufficient but tyre look like donuts with 195/55 r15 if you dont mind...hahaha

 

[KHNG940413]

6.5 j should be sufficient but tyre look like donuts with 195/55 r15 if you dont mind...hahaha

Double check agn the tyre is 185/55/r15
Instead of 195/55/r15
Hahahahahhaaha

 

[parakey]

Double check agn the tyre is 185/55/r15

So this car while being comfy, doesnt have much pickup then?

 

[vr2turbo]

Double check agn the tyre is 185/55/r15
Instead of 195/55/r15
Hahahahahhaaha

Above you mentioned 195/50R15, now 185/55R15...getting confused......hhahahhahaa

 

[KHNG940413]

So this car while being comfy, doesnt have much pickup then?

Stand still pick up ok la.
Juz lack a bit of torque after you release the pedal and step back.

Now my friend suggest me to go and check does it need a top overhaul. The engine is running ok but when driving & idling a little tapping sound.