Thursday, May 29, 2008

just another regular post

recently i have nothing new to blog about (kakilang gathering have been blogged by fellow kakilang bloggers). start from next tuesday (6/3), i would not be around in peninsula malaysia for 10 days (until 13/3 <---- my birthday, oops, did i say it loud? haha). for that 10 days, i will be in sabah for another kakilang trip. so if you need to contact me, please call my number!

also, recently i am easily get frustrated. i wanna find out why too. is everything around bothering me too much? or am i under tremendous pressure which i have no idea about it? or i have lost all my patience towards everything? or i just need some time to be alone? i hope i can get through this. i really hoped i can!

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

festivals!

there are some pictures i would like to share you guys. both of them are from festivals in malacca. first is OM SAKTHI festival which saw a procession from an indian temple in Temple Street to an indian in Gajah Berang. before you proceed with this blog, i must warn that the following pictures and videos might be a little bit disturbing if you cannot take it.

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the crowd were there early

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curious crowd

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in front of the temple

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devotees

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another shot of the temple

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hooks on the back

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poking process

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getting ready

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this happened when the music started!

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ouch!

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milk pot i guess

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tattoos!

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limau anyone?

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bigger hooks!

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kavadi

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the process is painful!

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another shot of the kavadi

below are the videos of the OM SAKTHI festival!









also from last sunday night, there was a Wesak Day procession. here are some videos of the procession.





Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Car detailing part 1 - Exterior

there have been months since the last time i did detailing for my car (not full detailing as i do not have all the detailing product). so a few days ago, i decided to do some beginner detailng for my lovely ride. you need a few detailing product before you can detailing for your car. so below are the products i used on my car.

KIT car wash shampoo (for car washing purpose and lubrication for claying process)

Microfibre polish/wax pad and microfibre cloth for cleaning (for polish and wax process and i chose microfibre products as they are smooth and would not scratch the car body)

KIT Windscreen Wash (better visibility)

Perma Glass Wonder Clay No 2 (for light colored car). clay is to prepare your car for polish and wax as it can absorb the micro contaminants on your car which normal car wash cannot do so.

Meguair's Color X, a very well known brand in car detailing. this product is recommended for beginner in the car detailing like me.

after introducing the detailing products i used, i shall list down the steps of detailing.

1. normal car wash + vacuum the interior + tyre shine
2. claying process with Kit car shampoo as lubricant

the dirt trapped on clay (too blur as my hp camera does not have macro mode)

3. wash car again and rinse off

After claying!

closer look of after claying

another look of after claying process

4. wipe it clean and let it dry
5. examine the surface
6. apply Meguair's ColorX section by section

during the ColorX process

another look of during the process

7. let it dry and polish it off

after polished off the Color X

8. polish the car thoroughly

another look!

9. examine the surface
10. use KIT windscreen to clean the windscreen
11. wipe it off
12. examine the whole again
13. wanted to apply another layer of Polymer Sealant but the time is running out. so tak jadi.
14. then you can start to admire you car

final product

another look of final product!

to achieve better results in car detailing, you should have fully understanding on your car paintwork condition and type such old/dull, metallic or solid. then you should choose wisely on the car detailing products that available on the market as wrong products used may cause unwanted disaster happen. then, car detailing should carry out in the shade like what i did which tumpang someone special's house to do detailing (my house takde tempat lah). you must be patient as car detailing could easily take up hours to finish and i finished mine in 4-5 hours and it is just a normal car detailing. full car detailing might take up days to finish. most importantly, you must have the basic knowledge on car detailing before you do so. otherwise you will be having a tough time. for me, i done research on the internet first before i did my car detailing.

so guys i hope the tips might help you guys for car detailing and please correct me if i am wrong. so, happy detailing for car! it is good DIY!

new honda accord

last weekend there is a roadshow which introducing the brand new honda acccord at sunway pyramid phase 2. i was there with parents and my dad wanna have a look on the new accord.

honda has launched 3 variants of new honda accord which are:

2.0Vti
Max. Power:
156PS (115kW) @ 6,300rpm
Max. Torque:
189Nm (19.3kg-m) @ 4,300rpm

2.4Vti-L
Max Power:
180PS (133kW) @ 6,500rpm
Max. Torque:
222Nm (22.6kg-m) @ 4,300rpm

3.5V6
Max. Power:
275PS (202kW) @ 6,200rpm
Max. Torque:
339Nm (34.6kg-m) @ 5,000rpm

the 3.5V6 version has a most powerful engine ever built for a honda accord. also, it has a cool feature on this engine which Variable Cylinder Management (VCM). according to Honda, "The new VCM increases high power performance and enhances fuel economy by partially halting the action of some cylinders through freely controlled engine displacement based on the driving pattern."

this is how VCM works!

to minimize the the noise produce from this VCM, which according to Honda, "Integral to the VCM, comprehensive Noise, Vibration and Harshness systems dampen the roar of the engine, as the engine switches between three, four to six cylinder operations. Special rubber floating mounts, acoustic roof lining, and hood insulators work together to minimise the intrusion of sound into the cabin for a quieter driving experience."

the new honda accord also have VGR (Variable Gear Ratio Steering System) which "responds faithfully to the driver's intention. It gives precise and good responsive steering manoeuvrability in sharp cornering, parking spaces and when changing lanes at high speeds."

honda also improve the suspension of the new accord. "The improved double wishbone front suspension stabilises braking and steering response. While the new compact in-wheel Multi-link Rear Suspension reduces road noise, vibration and harshness with a 40% increase in rigidity." which according to Honda.


a big car like this also has improve aerodynamic which improves fuel mileage and reduces interior noise from undercarriage air turbulence.



ok let's move on to the real pic i got from the roadshow.


front look of 3.5V6

rear view (3.5 V6)

dual muffler tip (3.5V6)

real life 2.0Vti SOHC

see the paddle shift (only for 2.4Vti-L and 3.5 V6) and this feature a Shift Hold Control
which reduces unnecessary gear shift-up in cornering and supplies acceleration immediately after making a turn. The paddle shift system allows the driver to change gears manually without removing hands from the steering wheel.

the meter of 3.5 V6

interior look (full leather interior, 3.5 V6)

another interior look

sunroof (only for 3.5V6)

center console

the gear shifter

the price (2.0Vti - RM141,800.00 OTR, 2.4Vti-L - RM171,800.00 OTR, 3.5 V6 - RM249,800.00 OTR)


overall i would say the built quality is good but it is slightly overpriced. if i were to buy 1, i would choose 2.4Vti-L or 3.5 V6 as 2.0 for such car would be underpowered due to the weight of the car. and you must live with the fuel consumption as it gonna kill you if you do not have a deep pocket!


not to forget the honda ladies (my fav.. hehe..)