Reply to thread

See what others are reading now! Try Forums > Current Activity

Message: <blockquote data-quote="sakuraguy" data-source="post: 1463043" data-attributes="member: 6441">Karak ExpresswayKarak Expressway (E8) (Lebuhraya Karak), or also known as Karak Highway is a 60-km partial-access expressway in Malaysia connecting the capital city of Kuala Lumpur to the town of Karak in Pahang. It incorporates a twin tunnel at Genting Sempah, near one of Malaysia's famous highland resort, Genting Highlands. Originally, the highway was used to be a 2-lane toll road before being upgraded to an expressway in 1997. The speed limit of the expressway is 90 km/h.Contents1 The history 1.1 2-lane Federal Road 1.2 Multi-lane expressway 2 Safety 3 Major events 4 List of interchanges, laybays and rest and service areas 5 See also 6 External links The history2-lane Federal RoadKarak Highway was originally built in 1970s by the government of Malaysia as an alternative for the winding, narrow Federal Route 68 which runs from Gombak in Kuala Lumpur to Bentong, Pahang. The highway is also a part of Federal Route 2 (not to be confused with Federal Highway). The highway included a 900-m tunnel at Genting Sempah, which became Malaysia's first highway tunnel ever constructed.However, the cost of the construction of this highway was considered as expensive for Malaysia which at that time was an agricultural country. Therefore, the government decided to make Karak Highway as a toll road to help covering all the construction works. As a result, two toll gates were constructed at Gombak and Bentong and the toll road was administered under Malaysian Highway Authority. The highway was oficially opened to traffic in 1977.Multi-lane expresswayThe importance of Karak Highway as the main road from Kuala Lumpur to eastern states of Peninsular Malaysia resulted in the government's decision to upgrade the highway to a multi-lane expressway by duplicating the whole highway stretch at another side. Thus, the former 2-lane highway become a dual-carriageway with 6 lanes (3 at each direction) from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands exit and 4 lanes (2 at each direction) for the rest of the expressway.The upgrading works also included the construction of a second tunnel located beside the existing tunnel to provide additional two lanes for eastbound traffic, widening the toll gates at Gombak and Bentong and also constructing interchanges to replace junctions. However, some junctions were impossible to be upgraded to interchanges due to their geographical locations and therefore some U-turns were constructed to provide entry and exit to the junction for the opposite direction of the expressway. The upgrade works of the expressway was completed in 1997.MTD Prime holds the concession of Karak Expressway together with East Coast Expressway. By the completion of Karak Expressway, the expressway acquired its official route number, E8, which resulted in overlapping route numbers. As a result, some maps labeled Karak Expressway as E8 and some other maps labeled the expressway as Federal Route 2. No matter which route number is used to refer to Karak Expressway, both route numbers can be used since the expressway itself is a part of Federal Route 2.SafetyLike other highland roads and highways, Karak Expressway faces risks of landslides especially during rainy season. Therefore, motorists are advised not to use any highland routes including Karak Expressway during heavy rain to avoid risks of landslides as well as poorer visibility.Major events22 January 1990 – 15 people were killed in a collision between FRU riot police vehicles, tankers lorry, passenger bus and 10 cars at kilometre 31 of highway not far from Genting Sempah Tunnel in Gombak, Selangor.List of interchanges, laybays and rest and service areasEXIT 801: Gombak and MRR2 route 28 (Gombak toll plaza)Gombak Layby (east bound) BP Layby (east bound) Gombak Layby (west bound) JPJ Station (east bound) (separated carrigeway)EXIT 803A: Genting Sempah (road to Genting Highlands only) (Genting Sempah Tunnel = 900m) (Selangor-Pahang Border)EXIT 803B: Genting Sempah and route 68 Genting Sempah rest and service area (separated carrigeway)EXIT 805: Bukit Tinggi Lentang Layby (both bound) Petronas Layby (east bound) (Bentong toll plaza)EXIT 809: Bentong West, route 68 and 8 EXIT 810: Bentong East, route 68 and 8 EXIT 813A: FELDA Mempaga EXIT 813B: Karak and route 2</blockquote>

Verification

The Marketplace Latest

R35 GTR 2020 Original Rim Wheels
- Started by aycy
- Chassis and Wheels
Greddy Trust R35 Y Pipe GTR GTR35 Exhaust Used
- Started by aycy
- Exterior and Body
Nissan Silvia S15 Door Trim Card Panel Bride
- Started by aycy
- Interior and Cockpit
Atlas Force UHP Used Tire Tyre 275 35 20
- Started by aycy
- Chassis and Wheels
R35 GTR Ohlins Adjustable Suspension
- Started by aycy
- Chassis and Wheels
Nismo LMGT4 40th Anniversary 18x9.5+12 White
- Started by aycy
- Chassis and Wheels
Rays G025 18 inch VW Audi S3 A45 CLA45 Golf MK7 MK8 Rim
- Started by aycy
- Chassis and Wheels
S13 S14 S15 Used Drift Rim Tire Set
- Started by aycy
- Chassis and Wheels
R35 Used Titanium Exhaust
- Started by aycy
- Engine and Performance
PWR FL5 / FK8 Street Radiator 42MM
- Started by aycy
- Engine and Performance

Posts refresh every 5 minutes

Test Drive Review: Nissan Latio

Motorheads everywhere must...

Wideband lambda reading

[font=Arial,Helvetica,Sans Serif]What's the market rate for a wideband lambda reading, and what do u all think is a fair price to pay..

1. price per run
2. price per hour[/font]

Hard Days Work *DIY'ers Only*

Well with the long weekend withering away, i decided to install the long overdue aluminium radiator. Pics i have taken just for the sake of comparision and small write up below.

Replacing Radiator

1) Removal of...