Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Knocking Sound.

I have the knocking sound problem since the day I own this car, but I kind of taking for granted, hoping that it will go away after driving it for a while.

The sound is something like metal knocking coming from the front right hand side when the car is start moving and when you hit on the brake, there are occasions where you can hear it when you turn the wheel.

After several inspection and rectification done by SC, they come to conclusion that it is due to body knocking and it would take about a week for them to rectify it. I can't afford not to have my car during the weekdays as I am traveling a lot. They supposed to get me the loan car for that period but sadly until today, they can't get it for me.

So I have decided to send my car this week for the body rectification work as I have to get rid of the sound once and for all.. hopefully, they are right about what caused the problem and it would be good if they can settle it within few days..

MyVi SE 1.3A - 5000km / 2nd Service.

My MyVi is supposed to hit 5000km and due for service but instead, after 3 month, it only clock 3429km. Never mind that, send for service anyway.

5000km / 2nd Service
Odometer: 3429km
Service Date: 26.11.2009
Service Centre: Reign Car Care S/B, Subang Perdana.

Things done on 2nd service: -
1. Replace Oil Filter
2. Replace Gasket Oil Pan
3. Replace Engine Oil - Perodua Semi Synthetic SJ 5W/30
4. Top up windshield washer
5. Air-cond Cabin Filter - Denso.
6. Free on labour

Surprise to know that MyVi does not have the air-cond cabin filter before. They have the housing where the filter should be but it does not come with the filter... no matter what, it is good to have the filter installed. Ironically, I just received the same filter for my X20 earlier this week ordered via group buy.. just don't have the time to install it yet.

For record, the jerking problem is not yet solved and SC is recommending me to send my ride to Perodua Branch. With better equipment, they might be able to detect what caused the problem.

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Eibach Prokit Performance Springs

Its started with weekend window shopping habits to aftermarket outlets and this time it is ended with Eibach Prokit Performance Springs.

It is surprise to know that Eibach does have the springs for Elantra/Avante HD and that is indeed the main reason why I have it installed immediately.
Stock springs and Eibach Prokit.

FRONT REAR

Height comparison (Taken from the top of the mudguards wheel arch to the floor)
Before: 670mm
After: 640mm

BEFORE
AFTER

It comes with nice decals too...My ride after the installation..My findings after a couple of weeks..
Comfort: You can't really tell the difference with stock springs!
Performance: Body roll reduce, increase in car stability..

Damn good, anyway...its Eibach. ;)

MyVi SE 1.3A - Extractor

Install extractor to my ride on Saturday last week. I have not replaced the muffler and the mid section yet, it would be done later..

Hassle work.. need to remove the bumper and few attachments for an access to the exhaust manifold...

Stock manifold c/w cat converter, compared to the 4-1 extractor..


The good thing about this particular extractor is that it comes with the bracket for the stock manifold cover.. nicely fit.

MyVi SE 1.3A - Send for Inspection - UPDATES

Its been more than a week after I sent my MyVi for inspection.

The car is still jerking and I went to the service centre again yesterday to rectify the problem.. Just when I thought that everything is good.. the car jerks again this morning..

Wonder what is the real culprit.. it looks like I have to pay a visit to the service centre again next week..

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - In search for the Bodykit.

I have designed and talked with body kit shop recently on new set for my ride.

What I have in mind is a custom carbon fibre body kit plus other accessories as well, but after working on the cost, I have to put in on hold..., hmm.. you know why...

All the sudden, good news arrived. My fellow THM forumer told me that there are bodykit supplier that selling the imitate INCUS design elantra body kit made of ABS material and not fibre glass. The cost is far cheaper than the original INCUS and it include installation.

This is what my X20 will look like when installed with INCUS design bodykit..

But it will be in black and aspen silver of course ;p

It is a good news indeed.