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My Honda City’s New Paint Job

White is the new Black.

I really like the City in its original Black Hawk Night Pearl’s color, but it’ll get all the “spider-webs” the first time it got out of any car wash after polish/wax, even if I wash it super-carefully.

Due to its dark color, the “web” appears pretty obviously under the sunshine.

Honda City body
All doors and bonnets are removed to enable the hidden space to be sprayed.

The Engine Bay
The engine bay. Wirings and coverings are moved aside for the spray job.

Close up of the new paint
The new paint is a 2 layer paint consisting of white-color as the basecoat and the bluish silver white pearl as the top coat.

Rear boot
Backside also kena sprayed!

Doors and Bonnets
Separated doors and bonnets.

Alarm Siren
Took a shot of this little annoying siren. It’s not something that I can see everyday. The siren is hidden somewhere to prevent car burglars from easily disabling it. Unlike those “P” and “P” cars where you could stop the alarm sounding within 5 seconds by opening up the bonnet and cut off the wire cause the siren is basically right in front of you, on the wall in front of your dashboard.

Honda City custom bumper
Honda City’s custom front bumper. Design by CCR Fiber, Thailand.

Inside the cockpit
All the seats and carpets were removed too. 0-gauge wire looped around the steering.

Expected delivery date. November 14th, 2007.

Honda City 3G vs. 4G: Bodykit Comparison

If you’re looking for the answer whether the 4th generation City (2003 model) bodykit or carbon fiber hood would fit into the 3rd generation’s, here’s the comparison photo to clear the “maybe’s” and “should be’s”.

city-comparison
Click for larger photo.
Left circle indicates the difference in the shape of the hood. 2003 model has a straight line down towards the end while the 2006 had a small curve to allow room for the headlamp.

Right circle indicates the difference in the height of the arch. 4G has slightly taller arch than the 3G’s.

I’ve actually asked my bodykit supplier, who’s the middleman and not the manufacturer, the same question, and this is what I got in his reply.

Yes, it should fit because the way I see it, there’s not much difference between 2003 and 2006.

Yeah right. And then I’ve go on and asked a Lelong seller who sells the same exact bodykit. The answer is still the same.

It “should” fit.

I’ve to make this comparison photo just to show them that they’re not of the same shape and it doesn’t fit. Some of the nicer bodykits are only available for Honda City 4G. So I’ve to wait until they create a mould for 3G models. By the way, will have a new bodykit for my City before the end of the year. The current Mugen style is kinda out-dated already :/

My Honda City’s Audio Upgrade: Part 2

This is the Part 2 of My Honda City’s Audio Upgrade. Continuing the work from Part 1.
My Honda City's Audio Upgrade

Introducing the Lanzar brothers. These 2 Lanzard Heritage woofers can produces tight-ass bass at 2000watt max! I’ve actually turned the woofer inside out afterwards to let it play as subs. Photos and videos will be shown at the end of the whole project.
2 Lanzar Heritage 12-inch 1000watt subwoofer
I’ve actually left that woofer set out of the car for almost 5 months now due to its weight. Now it’s time to put it back to use before it starts to rot!

My Honda City’s Audio Upgrade: Part 1

My Honda City's Audio Upgrade

My Honda City has been in quite a mess of late. A few months back, I’ve removed the 2 Lanzars at the rear boot to cut weight for I’ve to travel in between Sibu and Miri quite a lot. Leaving behind this mess.
Messy Amplifiers
Removed wires. Even the thin board covering the spare tires are gone.

The Boost Juice Phenomenon in Australia

Boost Juice Bars was founded by this lady called Janine Allis. She thought Australia lacked the opportunity of a quick and healthy food or drinks. Australians are a health conscious bunch of people, however, they are always on the rush and had little time for a real fresh, nutritional supplementary drink.

Boost Juice Bars
The Boost Juice Bars brand name. Healthy-looking colors.

Boost Juice Bars at 189 Bourke St.
This is a Boost Juice Bars at Bourke St., Melbourne.

Boost Juice Bars beside McDonald's
This particular store is situation right next to McDonald’s, just to remind you to flush your intestines with healthy fruit juice after that high calory/cholesterol meal.

Queue at Boost Juice Bars
Regardless of the time or weather, there’s always a queue for the healthy juice.

Why we like Boost Juice?
Here’s why they’re queuing up for a Boost Juice.

Boost Juice Bars International Franchising Opportunities
So now you know, people all over the world are focusing on healthy food. This is a pretty good opportunity to bring in an uprising International brand to your respective country. For more information, please visit the Boost Juice website.

P/s: This is NOT a sponsored post. Thank you very much.

Mira Vigo L500

Bintulu’s auto show will be held on the Christmas eve and Christmas this year. There’ll be plenty of competitors from around the state, but due to time constraint, my shop won’t be participating this event. Nevertheless, every accessories/mod shop sure benefit from this kinda event. My strobe lights and car paint are selling better.

There’s this guy from San Dao fibreworks (Bintulu) who bought a used Mira L500 and had its headlamps converted into Hilux Vigo’s. He brought the car in for some major wiring work, what we do best.
Mira Vigo
Alienated.

Mira Vigo from the Side
Wide body

Mira L500 Engine
The engine – it’s all messed up and no doubt thorough cleaning is required before it’s showcase in the show. Installed the blow off valve to give the engine the perfect farting sound.



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