My ex GTi gone and now my friend's just got boosted too when he went for solat jumaat in Ampang. Reg No. BHE 14, stock colour - Ducati Silver, after market rims. Should you guys ever spot it, call the POLICE!
Showing posts with label satria gti. Show all posts
Showing posts with label satria gti. Show all posts
Friday, February 12, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
My old GTi was STOLEN!!
Remember my old Satria GTi? Just now, as I was doing saja-saja googling on my old car and found out it has been stolen last year's December! Shit these scumbags! Nudin whoever you're, please accept my condolences on your loss as I regard it as my loss too....
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
4G93 still ROCKS!
This has to be the most powerful 4G93 I've ever seen first hand. No mivec, forced induction, ITB goodies but punching out 191.5hp on wheels! And it can still hit 11-12k rpm with even more power! This sleeper beast already roaming in Gombak and Shah Alam. The only hints I can tell you is that the car is Satria GTi and is using Goodyear tyres. Pocong got to be really be discreet when going to these areas hehehe
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Tribute to a Legend... My Satria GTi
It’s almost a year three months I’ve parted ways with my old Satria GTi, the first hot hatch and the first car I started venturing into money sucking, time wasting modding hobby. Although Pocong is the better car in many ways, somehow this SGTi is the car I affectionate most. It has a soul that Pocong lacked, a recipe by Proton that well received locally and internationally. Hence, this is a small tribute to the car I dubbed as Hocus Pocus.
I’d like to apologize first of all because I’m going to bored you again about how much I adore the ‘Mat Rock’ styling sprayed in Ducati Silver and the wheels inspired by the late Lotus Esprit (I think). As a package, it managed to stunt not only local motorheads but also the Brits and Australians. Imagine it as a tasty nasi lemak wrapped in banana leaf and used newspaper at a price where people can afford. It made SGTi and ordinary Satria looks world apart… really!
No surprising that I want to have one, it’s already in my checklist since it was launched in 1998 anyway. After started working for three years, 2003 that is, I started to hunt one. Because of financial constraint, I can’t afford to buy one new, so second-hand is feasible choice. And it make more sense because Proton has started putting in Siemens ECU that made 4G93P feet like kueh lapis on post October 2001 model onwards.
If you read through my write up on Kuman’s FigtherVek, I spotted one in Ming Heng dealership, back in October 2003. Two years old, almost stock condition like except for grey OZ Superleggera replica wheels, Tanabe Medalion G exhaust and last one came with MMC ECU! Without looking through the details, I’ve closed my eyes and booked it straight away. This proved to be a ‘lemon’ one.
Took them three weeks to get the loan and ownership transfer done, and if not mistaken it was on 3rd Oct 2003 that I finally able drive it out of the showroom. The moment it’s out of the showroom, I still remember that I told myself “My God, what have I DONE??!!”. Tyres are basically bald with different brands put on each corner, heavily dented wheels, front ARB broke are just the start of my first year horrid experience. Oh, don’t get me started on the driveshafts, the first year I think I’ve replaced both twice and new timing belt I just changed snapped at 30k kms of usage.
No choice, I had to face the music and be very very patience. Each month, I had to dedicate small sum of dough to fix and restore the car at a pace that won’t “C-4” my pocket. There on, I’ve joined Satria GTi Club where TT session became my weekly appointment and Sunday Drive became part of my monthly agenda. That is the start where I learnt few tips and tricks on car control and reluctantly my rempitness nature started to grow….
First few years with financial limitation factor meant I kept the car stock and barrel. Parts change selection heavily down on affordability than desirability. But this doesn’t mean I skimp on those important. However, 2005 onwards with better financial status, I started venturing into the black art of modding. As a kick start, stock SGTi rims and new Falken Azenis ST115, new clutch, fully engine rebuild and used reconditioned Titan coilovers from buddy Arish (yeah the same coilovers he went ‘flying without wings’ in his SGTi).
These petty works seem adequate for me for a year but things started to shift into 2nd gear after went for baseline dyno at GT Auto. From there on, I opted for E-manage as a piggybag to squeeze more juices. And when I came back from my short stint in Indonesia, I sourced really good ICE stuff like Alpine 7998R HU, TRU T.465 amp, Scanspeak 5.5” drivers and Dynaudio MD130 tweets.
All is good until another timing belt failure haunt me back. Like the previous predicament, all most all valves dented and again it failed around 30k kms usage. I went for another round of rebuilt only this time sourcing another cylinder head, porting and polish it, metal gasket add in adjustable cam pulleys. It took my mechanic a week to get it done while I’m on our super duper efficient public transport.
Another week, I went to GT Auto for some fine tuning. And another horror strikes when huge smoke coming out from the exhaust during initial run prompted Thomas to do baseline dyno run instead of tuning the e-manage. I suspect the recent timing belt snapped has caused the piston ring somehow damaged and unintentionally ‘overbore’ one of the pistons. If things are ok, I honestly think the car should register 140-145hp on wheels without using high cams. Bummer!
Since then, patience has been somewhat pretty much thinned and my head started bugging for new car. After test driving the Polo GTi, I signed and sealed VW VSO and traded the SGTi in. Unexpectedly, before I handled out the keys, it already has ready buyer in waiting.
Still, I’m very much thankful that SGTi was among the car I ever owned. It’s the car that taught me a lot on car control, automotive techies and modding experience. A legend on its own way. Should I’ve some capital on second car, a used SGTi with transplant auto box could be wicked for wifey or made it hardcore for weekend use :)
Engine
Rebuilt 4G93P
Ported & polished cylinder head
1.0mm metal gasket
4G93P 81mm piston
Apexi PowerFlow & CAI funnel
4G93P throttle body polished
4G93P intake manifold polished
4G93P distributor (advance 2 deg)
Arospeed adjustable cam pulleys (intake advance 3 deg; exhaust 0 deg)
NGK IX spark plugs
GAIDO 100,000kms timing belt
Transparent Timing Belt Cover
Exhaust System
R3 Stage 2 4-1 extractor
2” piping
Tanabe Medallion G muffler
Electronics/Engine Management
E-manage Blue
Harness: Ignition
Chassis/Steering/Bodywork/Aerodynamics
PERT PU steering bush
Eagleye HID 6000K kit 2800 lumens
Interior
Satria GTI (OEM)
Recaro NJoys seats
Alpine CDA7998R HU
Dynaudio MD130 tweeter
Scanspeak 5.5” midrange
Tru T.465 amplifier running active
Audiobahn RCA
Monster speaker cable
Suspension
Titan monotube coilovers 5.5kg front & 4kg rear
Transmission & Drivetrains
4G93P gearbox
Lightened flywheel
Brakes
OEM brake system
Bendix carbon ceramic brake pads
Wheels & Tyres
Satria GTi 16” rims
Goodyear Eagle F1-GSD3 205/45/16
135.94 hp on wheel
157.3 nm torque on wheel
I’d like to apologize first of all because I’m going to bored you again about how much I adore the ‘Mat Rock’ styling sprayed in Ducati Silver and the wheels inspired by the late Lotus Esprit (I think). As a package, it managed to stunt not only local motorheads but also the Brits and Australians. Imagine it as a tasty nasi lemak wrapped in banana leaf and used newspaper at a price where people can afford. It made SGTi and ordinary Satria looks world apart… really!
No surprising that I want to have one, it’s already in my checklist since it was launched in 1998 anyway. After started working for three years, 2003 that is, I started to hunt one. Because of financial constraint, I can’t afford to buy one new, so second-hand is feasible choice. And it make more sense because Proton has started putting in Siemens ECU that made 4G93P feet like kueh lapis on post October 2001 model onwards.
If you read through my write up on Kuman’s FigtherVek, I spotted one in Ming Heng dealership, back in October 2003. Two years old, almost stock condition like except for grey OZ Superleggera replica wheels, Tanabe Medalion G exhaust and last one came with MMC ECU! Without looking through the details, I’ve closed my eyes and booked it straight away. This proved to be a ‘lemon’ one.
Took them three weeks to get the loan and ownership transfer done, and if not mistaken it was on 3rd Oct 2003 that I finally able drive it out of the showroom. The moment it’s out of the showroom, I still remember that I told myself “My God, what have I DONE??!!”. Tyres are basically bald with different brands put on each corner, heavily dented wheels, front ARB broke are just the start of my first year horrid experience. Oh, don’t get me started on the driveshafts, the first year I think I’ve replaced both twice and new timing belt I just changed snapped at 30k kms of usage.
No choice, I had to face the music and be very very patience. Each month, I had to dedicate small sum of dough to fix and restore the car at a pace that won’t “C-4” my pocket. There on, I’ve joined Satria GTi Club where TT session became my weekly appointment and Sunday Drive became part of my monthly agenda. That is the start where I learnt few tips and tricks on car control and reluctantly my rempitness nature started to grow….
First few years with financial limitation factor meant I kept the car stock and barrel. Parts change selection heavily down on affordability than desirability. But this doesn’t mean I skimp on those important. However, 2005 onwards with better financial status, I started venturing into the black art of modding. As a kick start, stock SGTi rims and new Falken Azenis ST115, new clutch, fully engine rebuild and used reconditioned Titan coilovers from buddy Arish (yeah the same coilovers he went ‘flying without wings’ in his SGTi).
These petty works seem adequate for me for a year but things started to shift into 2nd gear after went for baseline dyno at GT Auto. From there on, I opted for E-manage as a piggybag to squeeze more juices. And when I came back from my short stint in Indonesia, I sourced really good ICE stuff like Alpine 7998R HU, TRU T.465 amp, Scanspeak 5.5” drivers and Dynaudio MD130 tweets.
All is good until another timing belt failure haunt me back. Like the previous predicament, all most all valves dented and again it failed around 30k kms usage. I went for another round of rebuilt only this time sourcing another cylinder head, porting and polish it, metal gasket add in adjustable cam pulleys. It took my mechanic a week to get it done while I’m on our super duper efficient public transport.
Another week, I went to GT Auto for some fine tuning. And another horror strikes when huge smoke coming out from the exhaust during initial run prompted Thomas to do baseline dyno run instead of tuning the e-manage. I suspect the recent timing belt snapped has caused the piston ring somehow damaged and unintentionally ‘overbore’ one of the pistons. If things are ok, I honestly think the car should register 140-145hp on wheels without using high cams. Bummer!
Since then, patience has been somewhat pretty much thinned and my head started bugging for new car. After test driving the Polo GTi, I signed and sealed VW VSO and traded the SGTi in. Unexpectedly, before I handled out the keys, it already has ready buyer in waiting.
Still, I’m very much thankful that SGTi was among the car I ever owned. It’s the car that taught me a lot on car control, automotive techies and modding experience. A legend on its own way. Should I’ve some capital on second car, a used SGTi with transplant auto box could be wicked for wifey or made it hardcore for weekend use :)
Engine
Rebuilt 4G93P
Ported & polished cylinder head
1.0mm metal gasket
4G93P 81mm piston
Apexi PowerFlow & CAI funnel
4G93P throttle body polished
4G93P intake manifold polished
4G93P distributor (advance 2 deg)
Arospeed adjustable cam pulleys (intake advance 3 deg; exhaust 0 deg)
NGK IX spark plugs
GAIDO 100,000kms timing belt
Transparent Timing Belt Cover
Exhaust System
R3 Stage 2 4-1 extractor
2” piping
Tanabe Medallion G muffler
Electronics/Engine Management
E-manage Blue
Harness: Ignition
Chassis/Steering/Bodywork/Aerodynamics
PERT PU steering bush
Eagleye HID 6000K kit 2800 lumens
Interior
Satria GTI (OEM)
Recaro NJoys seats
Alpine CDA7998R HU
Dynaudio MD130 tweeter
Scanspeak 5.5” midrange
Tru T.465 amplifier running active
Audiobahn RCA
Monster speaker cable
Suspension
Titan monotube coilovers 5.5kg front & 4kg rear
Transmission & Drivetrains
4G93P gearbox
Lightened flywheel
Brakes
OEM brake system
Bendix carbon ceramic brake pads
Wheels & Tyres
Satria GTi 16” rims
Goodyear Eagle F1-GSD3 205/45/16
135.94 hp on wheel
157.3 nm torque on wheel
Managed to locate some pictures of this legend!
First run 122.35hp/151.82nm
E-goreng effect 131.49hp/153.7nm
135.94hp/157.3nmFriday, July 3, 2009
Kuman’s FighterVek
The ‘Mat Rock’ styling of Satria GTi is just HOT to the eyes of everybody, which is one of the apparent reasons why I bought mine at Ming Heng dealership, Jalan Setapak back in 2003 without even checking the car inside out. So, it’s hard to see really anything that can make it better.
This is where a friend of mine, Kuman comes in. His relentless quest of keeping this hot hatch hot! Sprayed his ‘Date’ in brilliant red, R3 front splitter with 16” Desmond Evo Regamaster (sometimes 15” Rays Gremlights 57s for track use) wheels is just uniquely eye catching experience. On top of that, it has the power to justify the looks :)
Mods kicked off with DMT custom exhaust with dual muffler, from there onwards blew an engine once (or twice hehe) knowing what’s right & wrong all the way until full engine rebuilt; forged 81.5 JE pistons, Duratech rods, Kings race bearings, Mivec heads and managed by Microtech LT10s. Aside from Microtech tuning, all of the works done by the same mechanic in Kuantan whom he knew for years. The same guy who worked on Zaid’s Evo3-ed SGTi, go figure!
Cusco Comp-S coilover with pillowball mounts heading the suspension upgrade along with AutoForm chassis stiffening, custom adjustable links and bumpsteer kit. Evo 3’s twin pot BBK with Project U rotors and pads making sure the car stops on time.
Last dynoed, the car registered 160 hp on wheel but expect 170+hp after changing to stock flywheel and crankshaft to get better momentum on high revs. 4G93T GSR’s injectors also in making sure sufficient fuel flowing to the combustion chamber.
In SIC, the car can safely register below 2:54 which I doubt my Pocong can at this moment of time (plus Pocong driver isn’t really skilled to begin with :))
Even with all the mods, the car is daily driven and reliable as he weekly commuting up and down the east coast. Just err your spine may need to get use to the 9kg spring rate.
Just like Plautos & Zaid rides, I have utmost respect for the works being done, everything seem to work in harmony. At this moment, only two parts are missing i.e. Jun step-2 cams and Jenvey’s 4 throttle kit. These among the things in the checklist by end of the year! :p
Engine
4G93P 1857cc inline 4
DOHC, 4G93 Mivec 4-valves per cylinder, hydraulic bucket tappets, 14.5:1 CR
81.5 * 89 mm, cast iron engine block
81.5 JE forged piston
Duratech forged conrods
Arospeed cam pulleys
0.7mm metal head gasket
4G93T 385cc injectors
Sard limited edition fuel regulator
Oil Cooler kit with steel braided hose
Crank Scrapper kit
MSD Ignition
NGK Hyper Silicon spark plug cables
KoyoRad aluminium radiator
Sard racing thermostat
4G92 Mivec 63mm throttle body
K&N air filter with heatshield & CAI
Custom Ram Air Intake
Gates Kevlar Racing Timing Belt
Transmission & Drivetrain
4G92 Mivec F22 5-speed manual with LSD
Factory standard flywheel
Exeedy Racing Clutch with pressure plate
Exhaust
Altered R3 4-1 extractor
Custom 2.5” exhaust system
Custom DMT twin muffler
Electronics/Management
Microtech LT10s
Microtech handset
Exterior
Factory standard Satria GTi
Brilliant red
Racecraft CF V3 bonnet hood
Projector headlights
HID 4300k
Interior
Factory standard Satria GTi
Recaro bucket seats
Reupholstering rear seats & trimmings
A'PEX Gauges
Sony HU
Infinity front component
JBL sub
Clifford G5 alarm
Suspension
Cusco Comp-S coilovers with pillowball mounts
AutoFoam chasis stiffening
Brakes
Front. Evo 3 twin pot brakes.
Front. Project U slotted rotors
Rear. Factory standard brakes
Rear. AXT slotted/drilled rotors
Project Mu brake pads
Wheels & Tyres
Desmond Evo Regamaster Rims 16”
205/45/16 Michelin Pilot Preceda
This is where a friend of mine, Kuman comes in. His relentless quest of keeping this hot hatch hot! Sprayed his ‘Date’ in brilliant red, R3 front splitter with 16” Desmond Evo Regamaster (sometimes 15” Rays Gremlights 57s for track use) wheels is just uniquely eye catching experience. On top of that, it has the power to justify the looks :)
Mods kicked off with DMT custom exhaust with dual muffler, from there onwards blew an engine once (or twice hehe) knowing what’s right & wrong all the way until full engine rebuilt; forged 81.5 JE pistons, Duratech rods, Kings race bearings, Mivec heads and managed by Microtech LT10s. Aside from Microtech tuning, all of the works done by the same mechanic in Kuantan whom he knew for years. The same guy who worked on Zaid’s Evo3-ed SGTi, go figure!
Cusco Comp-S coilover with pillowball mounts heading the suspension upgrade along with AutoForm chassis stiffening, custom adjustable links and bumpsteer kit. Evo 3’s twin pot BBK with Project U rotors and pads making sure the car stops on time.
Last dynoed, the car registered 160 hp on wheel but expect 170+hp after changing to stock flywheel and crankshaft to get better momentum on high revs. 4G93T GSR’s injectors also in making sure sufficient fuel flowing to the combustion chamber.
In SIC, the car can safely register below 2:54 which I doubt my Pocong can at this moment of time (plus Pocong driver isn’t really skilled to begin with :))
Even with all the mods, the car is daily driven and reliable as he weekly commuting up and down the east coast. Just err your spine may need to get use to the 9kg spring rate.
Just like Plautos & Zaid rides, I have utmost respect for the works being done, everything seem to work in harmony. At this moment, only two parts are missing i.e. Jun step-2 cams and Jenvey’s 4 throttle kit. These among the things in the checklist by end of the year! :p
Engine
4G93P 1857cc inline 4
DOHC, 4G93 Mivec 4-valves per cylinder, hydraulic bucket tappets, 14.5:1 CR
81.5 * 89 mm, cast iron engine block
81.5 JE forged piston
Duratech forged conrods
Arospeed cam pulleys
0.7mm metal head gasket
4G93T 385cc injectors
Sard limited edition fuel regulator
Oil Cooler kit with steel braided hose
Crank Scrapper kit
MSD Ignition
NGK Hyper Silicon spark plug cables
KoyoRad aluminium radiator
Sard racing thermostat
4G92 Mivec 63mm throttle body
K&N air filter with heatshield & CAI
Custom Ram Air Intake
Gates Kevlar Racing Timing Belt
Transmission & Drivetrain
4G92 Mivec F22 5-speed manual with LSD
Factory standard flywheel
Exeedy Racing Clutch with pressure plate
Exhaust
Altered R3 4-1 extractor
Custom 2.5” exhaust system
Custom DMT twin muffler
Electronics/Management
Microtech LT10s
Microtech handset
Exterior
Factory standard Satria GTi
Brilliant red
Racecraft CF V3 bonnet hood
Projector headlights
HID 4300k
Interior
Factory standard Satria GTi
Recaro bucket seats
Reupholstering rear seats & trimmings
A'PEX Gauges
Sony HU
Infinity front component
JBL sub
Clifford G5 alarm
Suspension
Cusco Comp-S coilovers with pillowball mounts
AutoFoam chasis stiffening
Brakes
Front. Evo 3 twin pot brakes.
Front. Project U slotted rotors
Rear. Factory standard brakes
Rear. AXT slotted/drilled rotors
Project Mu brake pads
Wheels & Tyres
Desmond Evo Regamaster Rims 16”
205/45/16 Michelin Pilot Preceda
JE forged pistons
Duratech conrods & Kings race bearings
Drooling bottom end
Crank scrapper
4G92 Mivec head in
Works almost there
KoyoRad aluminium radiator
Sard race thermostat
Previously on Power Enterprise, now on Gates
Cusco Comp-S coillovers
Bumpsteer kit
Custom adjustable links
Desmond Evo Regamaster
Racecraft V3 hood
Current engine bay
Date as hot as Stella!Images courtesy of Kuman
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3273665
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3273665
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Captain's GTi
A buddy of mine, Zaid aka CaptainEvo has fallen to the darkside years ago. Getting the G feeling from forced fed akin to injecting drugs into his veins, something he couldn’t resist and wanted more of it.
Quest for power has been irked by certain quarters that err emphasise on control above power will bring the best out of the car, in which I agree. But I also have to agree that having such ludicrous amount of power is just mad as in exciting and very unique. It’s something that can only be understood once you’ve tasted the wonders of forced induction.
Having accustomed to mild tuned Evo 3’s 4G63T in his Satria GTi for years, he started opening a can of worms bits by bits until this year where he’s gone all out, well almost.
Sourced the goodies at the right time and place, set aside a spare engine in case anything went wrong and best of all got very experienced and grease techies to do up his project car. All in, the works are superb and wicked! Have a look at the images and you’ll agree with me completely!
Before you asked, NO the works has not stopped, in fact it’s just begun. I can foresee Microtech LT10 & handset, 2.3 ltr stroker kit, Walbro fuel pump, Sard injectors, GT30 turbo etc. I wouldn’t say how much power it’ll be registering but one thing for sure, with something like that in a hatch could just bend time!
May the power of Lord Sidious bless you with your quest in the darkside bro!
Engine
4G63T 1997cc inline 4 of Evo 3
DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder, hydraulic bucket tappets, 8.5:1 CR
85 * 88 mm, cast iron engine block
Factory standard piston and crankshaft
HKS titanium valve springs
Brian Crower titanium retainers
Brian Crower +1mm valves
Bored valve seats
HKS 272 deg camshafts
HKS Slide campulley
Tomei 1.5mm metal head gasket
Factory standard 510cc injectors
Sard fuel regulator
Evo 3 oil cooler
Factory standard TD05 turbo
Custom turbo manifold
Custom intercooler
Custom intercooler pipes
Samco intercooler connectors
HKS SSQV sequential BOV
TiAL 38mm wastegate
Thermo Tec thermal wrap
NGK ignition cables
HKS Super Fire Racing iridium plugs
Sard thermostat
Sard magnetic oil sump nut
Apexi Power Intake air filter
Power Enterprise kevlar timing belt
Polycarbonate cam gear cover
Painted cam cover
Transmission & Drivetrain
Factory standard Evo 3 5-speed manual gearbox (2wd locked)
Exhaust
Custom 3” exhaust system
Blitz Nur Spec 3” muffler
Electronics/Management
HKS F-CON V ECU
Exterior
Factory standard Satria GTi
Carbon fibre hood
Projector headlights
HID 8000k
Interior
Factory standard Satria GTi
Evo 3 dashboard with electronic air-cond
Momo Race steering wheel
HKS full auto turbo timer
HKS 1.5bar boost meter
AEM wideband AFR (UEGO) sensor
AEM digital gauge/controller
Factory standard’s Recaro Njoy
Ralliart gear knob
Suspension
HWL coilovers
HKS Kansai aluminium strut bar
Brakes
Front. Evo 3 twin pot brakes.
Front. Evo 3 slotted rotors
Rear. Evo 3 single pot brakes
Project Mu brake pads
Wheels & Tyres
5Zigen GN 17”
205/40/17 Yokohama S-Drive
Quest for power has been irked by certain quarters that err emphasise on control above power will bring the best out of the car, in which I agree. But I also have to agree that having such ludicrous amount of power is just mad as in exciting and very unique. It’s something that can only be understood once you’ve tasted the wonders of forced induction.
Having accustomed to mild tuned Evo 3’s 4G63T in his Satria GTi for years, he started opening a can of worms bits by bits until this year where he’s gone all out, well almost.
Sourced the goodies at the right time and place, set aside a spare engine in case anything went wrong and best of all got very experienced and grease techies to do up his project car. All in, the works are superb and wicked! Have a look at the images and you’ll agree with me completely!
Before you asked, NO the works has not stopped, in fact it’s just begun. I can foresee Microtech LT10 & handset, 2.3 ltr stroker kit, Walbro fuel pump, Sard injectors, GT30 turbo etc. I wouldn’t say how much power it’ll be registering but one thing for sure, with something like that in a hatch could just bend time!
May the power of Lord Sidious bless you with your quest in the darkside bro!
Engine
4G63T 1997cc inline 4 of Evo 3
DOHC, 4-valves per cylinder, hydraulic bucket tappets, 8.5:1 CR
85 * 88 mm, cast iron engine block
Factory standard piston and crankshaft
HKS titanium valve springs
Brian Crower titanium retainers
Brian Crower +1mm valves
Bored valve seats
HKS 272 deg camshafts
HKS Slide campulley
Tomei 1.5mm metal head gasket
Factory standard 510cc injectors
Sard fuel regulator
Evo 3 oil cooler
Factory standard TD05 turbo
Custom turbo manifold
Custom intercooler
Custom intercooler pipes
Samco intercooler connectors
HKS SSQV sequential BOV
TiAL 38mm wastegate
Thermo Tec thermal wrap
NGK ignition cables
HKS Super Fire Racing iridium plugs
Sard thermostat
Sard magnetic oil sump nut
Apexi Power Intake air filter
Power Enterprise kevlar timing belt
Polycarbonate cam gear cover
Painted cam cover
Transmission & Drivetrain
Factory standard Evo 3 5-speed manual gearbox (2wd locked)
Exhaust
Custom 3” exhaust system
Blitz Nur Spec 3” muffler
Electronics/Management
HKS F-CON V ECU
Exterior
Factory standard Satria GTi
Carbon fibre hood
Projector headlights
HID 8000k
Interior
Factory standard Satria GTi
Evo 3 dashboard with electronic air-cond
Momo Race steering wheel
HKS full auto turbo timer
HKS 1.5bar boost meter
AEM wideband AFR (UEGO) sensor
AEM digital gauge/controller
Factory standard’s Recaro Njoy
Ralliart gear knob
Suspension
HWL coilovers
HKS Kansai aluminium strut bar
Brakes
Front. Evo 3 twin pot brakes.
Front. Evo 3 slotted rotors
Rear. Evo 3 single pot brakes
Project Mu brake pads
Wheels & Tyres
5Zigen GN 17”
205/40/17 Yokohama S-Drive
The valve seats have been bored to accept Brian Crower oversized valves
HKS 272 deg cams
HKS cam pulleys
Wicked cylinder head!
Custom turbo manifold
Fitting in with Power Enterprise belt
Sweet looking transparent timing belt cover
Current Outlook
It’s has to be the Last Car, otherwise everyone will be left behind!Images courtesy of Zaid
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2252076
Thursday, May 28, 2009
New Journey begins with the POCONG!
After coming back from short stint in Indonesia, I haven’t thought about changing car, the Hocus Pocus a.k.a Proton Satria GTi has been a satisfying one to own on one side of my book (the other side of my book, the car has stalled by roadside few times and money sucker!). It has been mildly tuned for street used, enough for me to play on Ulu Yam and K. Kelawang roads. And for a fact, the looks and the Mat Rock styling from Julian Thompson hasn’t died on me.
Things started to go wrong when timing belt snaps again for the 2nd time and after that, engine rebuilt wasn’t strong enough to tame mad 17.5-18 psi reading on compression test, if it does I can confidently say it’ll register 140-145hp without the use of high cams, 81mm piston and stock internal.
Things started to go really bad when I checked engine oil has been dried out after driving to wifey’s hometown in Butterworth. To teach the Hocus Pocus a lesson, we went to Juru Auto City for some window shopping.
Walked in Goh Brothers Juru, dressed up very plainly with tees, short and sleepar jepun. To my bloody surprised, I’ve gotten very warm reception from them. My intention back then was to test drive the Golf GTI (manual) but VW Group Malaysia only brings DSG variant. Resen (sales advisor) told me VW Polo GTI (they have on display) only comes in manual!
Initial impression, it looks like ordinary hatch just happen to have 4-door, 16” Denver wheels and GTI badge on front grill and rear tailgate. It reminded me a lot of late Mk1 Golf we had when I was a young boy, just slightly bigger. Nothing special inside it either. Compared to Golf, it feels raw and crude although gaps are pretty much consistent. That bugger even racun me for test drives and happily I obliged. Curiosity, I was looking where they put the test car outside their office compound. To my surprise, they bring down the car on display for a test drive! Talk about customer service, I was mightily impressed!
We went to E1 highway to see if the ancient 1.8T can give me something to smile about. And you know what, not only I smiled and grinned, I was completely mesmerized by this little car. Peak figure doesn’t tell the whole story but the delivery is. Virtually, no lag. I topped 220 easily but noticed lane change is quite hairy compared to Hocus Pocus and beat up Waja and steering felt a bit too light. I was ½ convinced back then.
Went back to KL, and scouted around for some good conditioned DC5 Integra Type-Rs. The K20A is a piece of art when it comes to NA but pricing puts me off (~170k for facelifted 2005 model, is a rip off). Few days later, got a called from Resen telling me they’re willing to take in my Hocus Pocus at a price I just couldn’t resist and low interest rate plus some other goodies. At that point, I was sold for that shopping trolley in Flash Red.
Paid up deposit, and everything was taken care of by them. About 2 weeks, everything was done deal only I couldn’t find the time to take it home. The week after, drove up there with my Hocus Pocus for the last time, and took delivery of Pocong (Polo GTI) on June 16th 2008. Since then, journey with Pocong continues ….
Things started to go wrong when timing belt snaps again for the 2nd time and after that, engine rebuilt wasn’t strong enough to tame mad 17.5-18 psi reading on compression test, if it does I can confidently say it’ll register 140-145hp without the use of high cams, 81mm piston and stock internal.
Things started to go really bad when I checked engine oil has been dried out after driving to wifey’s hometown in Butterworth. To teach the Hocus Pocus a lesson, we went to Juru Auto City for some window shopping.
Walked in Goh Brothers Juru, dressed up very plainly with tees, short and sleepar jepun. To my bloody surprised, I’ve gotten very warm reception from them. My intention back then was to test drive the Golf GTI (manual) but VW Group Malaysia only brings DSG variant. Resen (sales advisor) told me VW Polo GTI (they have on display) only comes in manual!
Initial impression, it looks like ordinary hatch just happen to have 4-door, 16” Denver wheels and GTI badge on front grill and rear tailgate. It reminded me a lot of late Mk1 Golf we had when I was a young boy, just slightly bigger. Nothing special inside it either. Compared to Golf, it feels raw and crude although gaps are pretty much consistent. That bugger even racun me for test drives and happily I obliged. Curiosity, I was looking where they put the test car outside their office compound. To my surprise, they bring down the car on display for a test drive! Talk about customer service, I was mightily impressed!
We went to E1 highway to see if the ancient 1.8T can give me something to smile about. And you know what, not only I smiled and grinned, I was completely mesmerized by this little car. Peak figure doesn’t tell the whole story but the delivery is. Virtually, no lag. I topped 220 easily but noticed lane change is quite hairy compared to Hocus Pocus and beat up Waja and steering felt a bit too light. I was ½ convinced back then.
Went back to KL, and scouted around for some good conditioned DC5 Integra Type-Rs. The K20A is a piece of art when it comes to NA but pricing puts me off (~170k for facelifted 2005 model, is a rip off). Few days later, got a called from Resen telling me they’re willing to take in my Hocus Pocus at a price I just couldn’t resist and low interest rate plus some other goodies. At that point, I was sold for that shopping trolley in Flash Red.
Paid up deposit, and everything was taken care of by them. About 2 weeks, everything was done deal only I couldn’t find the time to take it home. The week after, drove up there with my Hocus Pocus for the last time, and took delivery of Pocong (Polo GTI) on June 16th 2008. Since then, journey with Pocong continues ….
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