Projector Headlights - Elantra HD

After years on contemplating to install projector headlights on the Elantra, I am glad to say I am finally embarking on this journey. Have been scouting around for a good installer, and found pretty good reviews about this one in particular. CSB Pro located at USJ, does a really good and clean job for projector headlight modifications, and has many many satisfied customers.

Opt for the latest PJ3-H7(socket) projector, which does not require any headlight frame modifications, just merely remove current bulb and replace with the projector bulb and casing.
Although a bit more expensive then regular china made projectors, these Taiwan models are guaranteed to last much longer.

brighten up ya drive :)

Bosch F1-A Spark Plug + Mobil1 5w/50

Its time for another tune up. Decided to change engine oil back to Mobil 1 and replace the ever lasting Bosch F1 spark plugs with new ones. The last change was back in March 2009. When removed they still look like they can last for another 50k.

Trailing Arm Installation & Trye Change

Trailing Arm installation for the rear tyres. The current / stock trailing arm cannot be adjusted, hence making it difficult when it comes to doing tyre alignment. Got this trailing arm from Singapore, sometimes last year and decided to get em change, together with the tyres. 

adjustable trailing arm (red) next to stock fixed trailing arm (black)

Adjustable trailing arm installed

For the tyres, was kinda deciding if i should upgrade to a larger 17" RIMS instead of the current 16". Went around looking for something which I would like, but wasn't quite satisfied with what is available, hence decided to change the tyres instead. The stock tyres were going on NCT5 - 205/55/R16, which proves to be pretty noisy and hard.

Was looking for something which was a bit more quieter and smoother (comfy). Did some search on the net for user recommendations, and it seem the Michelin Primacy LC had pretty good ratings. I was deciding between the Continental Contact Premium 2 and Michelin Primacy LC,  at the end decided to go with Primacy LC, since the Tyre shop i was going too didn't have the Continental Tyres available. A quick check at few other tyre shops seems to draw the same result about the availability of the Continental CP2.

I must agree with all the reviews out there, the Michelin Primacy LC is indeed a pretty quite / comfy tyres to be on. I hope they last a good couple of years. So far no issues on braking or driving on wet conditions.

Extractor Installation

Went ahead and install the extractor for Elantra X20. The new come in 4 to 1 flow, which is suppose to help improve output flow, plus a gain a few more additional hp.

Original extractor with the O2 sensor 

engine mount

T10 led bulbs

I have tested a quite a number of T10 led bulbs in the market, and more often most of them turn out to be  a mere disappointed despite paying a hefty price to purchase these led bulbs via online or accessories shops around. 

Life span of these blubs vary between 1 year to couple of months (the general rule of thumb is the brighter and hotter the bulbs are the shorter their life span), despite that nothing has prepared me for my next encounter which only last a mere 20 mins!

I went and bought a T10 led with 10 led from a "famous" accessories shop along old klang road yesterday. Despite hard negotiations, I only managed to get the pair for bulb for RM70. Despite its shoddy look, i decided to give it a try. The shop's one of many unskilled workers went ahead and installed the T10 led. 

Nightmare begin 5 hrs later, when i found the one of the bulb has actually burnt off, and pieces of it has melted and stuck to the headlight reflector, and I decided to remove the other bulb before that bulb melts away as well, unfortunately the bulb wasn't fixed properly to the socket, so the entire bulb fall into the headlight. Now comes the interesting and grueling part of removing them out. Basically I had to remove the headlight, and take off the main bulb and shake the bulb out. After a good 30 mins both the bulb and pieces of the bulb were removed. But it certainly have left a burn scar on the reflector. 


Conclusion: The bulb which was sold to me, is below sub standard and the workers at accessories shop was certainly unskilled. I certainly wont be returning to that particular shop in this life time or the next. Anyone who wants to replace their T10 bulb, I would strongly advice to source for good quality (Taiwan, japan or even us made). 

Qmax - Nano Air (little wonder plastic)

Granted when you first look at this little piece of plastic, the first thing which rushes to you mind is.. err no way this piece of plastic can do anything it claims to do. It claims to improve your vehicle braking capabilities, it also claims to improve your fuel consumption and makes your engine feel and run much smoother then before. All this is made possible by breaking up the air molecules before it reaches your engine. Fiction? 

Well got myself 1 unit out of curiosity to try out. Installation was as easy. Remove air filter element and clip it to the filter fins, and place it back. Thats it and you are ready to roll. I tried with the other steps mention on their website (http://www.vclassmotorsport.com/template.asp?menuid=47) , is which too:

1. Rev the car engine about 2 - 3mins above 3000 - 3500 rpm  and 

2. To press the brakes for 5 seconds and release it (repeat this process for 4 - 5 times)

Conclusion, I have to agree, this product really works. I didnt feel the difference on the first day, but on the second day, the engine feels really does feel much smoother and lighter. But I have not experienced the improve in braking capabilities nor the fuel saving properties. Will continue to monitor... 

Guang Dao E-Sonic Racing

Finally i got myself the long awaited item from my wish list, a proper Voltage Stabilizer. Was initially looking a few options, the Sun Auto Hot Inazma, the Pivot Megan Rizin and the Guang Dao Hi Auto (E-Sonic). Because of the price of both the Hot Inazma and Guang Dao , I was more incline to the Pivot. After waiting a good few month, and was just about ready to get the Pivot, when news about a unit of Guang Dao was on clearance stock sale at KKLAU (one of the audio, accessories shop in town).

Took the opportunity to go over to KKLAU during the weekend, and before you know it got it installed onto the X20.

All fixed and ready to roll

custom bracket in production

folks at KKLAU was kind enough to make a custom bracket to hold the E-Sonic

Initial findings:

- Smoother / Lighter gear engagement

- Faster pick up

- More drag before each gear change

- Certainly more ommph now.. how much more HP increase? dunno, until a proper dyno is done