Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Sunday Poison

The moment of truth...Today we gathered at the exhaust shop in Sunway to install the extractor to 3 of the X20. 10 members turn up this morning (8 ~ Elantra and 2 ~ Accent). Apart from the installation.. we do enjoy our time together, sharing infos and stick around until all the installation is completed...

"The Exhaust Master"

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Stainless Steel Extractor

Updates on the extractor for Elantra / Avante X20...

Here is the stainless steel extractor that can fit to X20. Nice, shining and tempting...

4-1 extractor
4-2-1 Extractor

But nothing more poisonous than seeing it after
being installed and running for a while..
what a sight..

I wish mine looks the same but unfortunately it is not... huhu

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Extractor and Muffler

I have it install quite sometime ago. But after getting queries about it from several friends of mine, then only I realize that it is missing from my posting.

The work was done on February last year and yes, I can feel the difference immediately after having it installed...

Before installation.

After the heat cover removed.

Stock manifold with cat converter.

At this moment, it is impossible to get Elantra/Avante X20 extractor in the market but the shop manage to find an alternative to it. They tried Matrix 1.8 extractor and walla.. it fit nicely to the mounting. However, minor adjustment need to be done to the end flange connected to the exhaust mid section as the flange orientation is slightly different.. no big deal.

Hyundai Matrix 1.8 4-1 extractor.

New hole created for the O2 sensor as the ready made connection is being plugged and you can also see the bottom part has been cut in order to adjust the end flange orientation.

After installation. Close-up look on the O2 sensor

Next is the muffler.

Stock muffler.New P1 Racing Muffler

The installation is quite fast, cut, remove and install.

After everything is completed, I have the ECU reset before I start the engine.

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - T10 Crisis

I have tried several T10 LED Bulb but so far it burnt easily and quite costly as well.

So today, I bought an ordinary filament bulb but in blue colour lights.

The light is not as bright as LED but it is good enough for me. Hopefully it can last longer..

Mileage: 65870

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Knocking Sound Updates

So far so good, sound no more..

It has been 2 weeks now after the rectification works is done and there is no more irritating sound. But before I can rest with my verdict, there are silly things which is not supposed to happen if the service centre is having a good quality control and follow whatever standard they have for a good maintenance and repair practice...

The works is taking more than a week but the result does pays off. After several test drive and confirm that it is due to the body knocking, my ride was taken to the panel body shop behind the service centre.

To correct it, they have to remove the front bumper, fender and headlamp... it is really sad to see my ride without these thing..
Here is the culprit.. it came from the edge of side frame connected to the body. There is a gap or crack and it is not welded and sealed properly.....
After the area is resealed, the issue solved. Thumbs up on troubleshoot and solving the problem.

Sadly, it does not ends there.. The night I took my car from the service centre, I went out testing it further and it is not far before I heard the rubbing sound. Front side of the plastic wheel cover, which is not installed properly had fell down and touched the road, adding to my surprise, most of the clips is also not installed..

Got to make another trip to SC to replace this part..
New wheel cover installed..
Pity.. they have to replace it due to silly reason. I have them checked on all the clips as well..

Just when I thought that everything is now in order, another sound is heard. This time, it is due to a misplaced part inside the fender, flapping against the body and fender..

Another trip to SC to make it right..

No matter how good they solve the problems, it all goes to drain.. poor workmanship by the panel body shop does affected the service centre reputation.

I can see that there is a lot of vehicle under repair in the same shop and wonder what would be the issue faced by the owner when they have their ride back.

Mileage: 63849

MyVi SE 1.3A - Engine Problem.

It happened last Friday, 11.12.2009. The engine sounds like it is running in 3 cylinder and it comes in sudden, while my wife is driving home from a grocery shop.

When I look at it, the engine is shaking with very rough sound and the RPM is going crazy up and down. Both of us really frustrated with the condition as we just own it and it is not even reached 5000km yet!

So happen, it was public holiday and we can only to bring it to the service centre on Saturday. We sent it to the usual service dealer for inspection.

On Tuesday afternoon, the dealer call me and asked me to refer my car to Perodua Branches as they does not have proper tools to detect the problems. So I went to Perodua in Glenmarie and after 2 days, they called and informed that the problem has been rectified.

Basically, it has got something to do with the EFI system and they have check and erase the malfunction code that caused failure to one of the injection point. It is also related to the jerking problems earlier.

So far, the engine is working fine and I also observed that there is no more jerking when the car is idle. Really wish that the problems is solved, totally...

Mileage: 4399

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Knocking Sound - Updates

It is almost a week now since I've send my ride to SC for the knocking sound rectifications. So far they have done some repair and the job is expected to be completed tomorrow (Monday, December 7th) Hopefully everything is well taken care off and I can have my ride back by tomorrow..

I really miss my X20..

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. ;)