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On 4/17/2024 at 6:43 AM, JBChiangRai said:

Then you would guess wrong.

 

https://moneylowdown.com/economy/china-bolsters-defence-of-overseas-ev-sales-against-us-eu-counterpunches/

Sorry Mr "50 cent Army", referring to an CCP controlled media is just stupid. Await instead the official EU investigation with solid proof. 

3 hours ago, JBChiangRai said:

Since 1/1/2023 China has not subsidised the manufacture or sale of any EV's. 

 

However, what they have done is invested in the value chain in regions outside China eg Europe, Aftrca, the Middle East & Asia.  Their investment aims to lower production costs and support the expansion of Chinese EV's in those markets. They are moving production into Europe, South America and Asia.  In Finland alone they have invested over $2B in battery production ventures.

 

So yes, I am sure some of their investment has found it's way to this park.

 

China bolsters defence of overseas EV sales against US, EU counterpunches – Money Lowdown

"Since 1/1/2023 China has not subsidised the manufacture or sale of any EV's. "

Good one.. Guess "50 cent Army" are involved in the statement. 

17 hours ago, SoilSpoil said:

Ko Chang, Phagnan and Samui are smoked out thanks to Chinese sugar concessions in Cambodia. Even Phuket has its share of Cambodian smoke.

Anyhow the Chinese will blaims everything on everyone else.

Look at the link to the Ohio Bio Systems study in my study. They did an analysis of part numbers between FFVs and non-FFVs. Sometimes there is no difference at all in part numbers, and other times the difference is 3 to 4% max.

Nice that some have make analysis by part number But if you want fact read below:

Different parts for a E85 with 5-cyl car sold in Thailand.

- ECM Software (calaculate etanol % and adapt amount of fuel, ingnition, and also treasure values depends on % etanol for MIL-On)

- Intake / Exhaust valves (harder, normal used for gas car, due to less lubrication when drive on E85)

- Valve seat (See above)

- Injectors (larger capacitet)

- Fuel lines different material due to E85 more aggresive. (cost more, therfore not applied on all cars)

- Seals in fuelsystem (rubber, teflon).

- Changed service interval (20 000 to 10 000 Km due to water content in etanol, which can case engine sludge "water in oil")

Queit strange that a hobby guy knows more than people worked at Powertrain R&D and car manufactures who spend hugh amount of money to secure quality and legal demands with testing in there tests and development.

Have a nice day!

E85 will be priced at 22 baht per liter (according to the news at bangkok post) so it is not that cheap when you consider 30% drop in milage.

30% is an outside figure that's often bandied about - however, the Thai market Mitsu Lancer EX 1.8L FFV loses ~22% FE on E85, and the 2.4L FFV Captiva loses ~20% FE (both compared to 91 RON benzene).

Either way, for these two vehicles it's a win.

And when gasoline prices raise again in 11 months time, even better for the FFV's.

Volvos S80 2,5FT auto running E85 returns 7km/liter according to Volvo, while my practical experience with this engine in V70 auto is 9-10km/liter 95 RON petrol, so on paper perhaps 11-12km/l

Yep, not a shining example

E85 has ~25% less calorific value than straight gasoline, ~23% less than E10, and ~20% less than E20. But the higher octane of E85 with the correct amount of spark advance and enough compression gives E85 the ability to have a more complete burn, so these numbers don't tell the whole story.

With today's engine tech it's quite feasible to narrow the fuel effeciency gap down to within 11-15%, with the correct implementation/effort.

Hi

Can you explain a little bit more? Could be very interesting to understand what you mean with "correct implementation/effort", and how to do this..

The best immobilizers I believe are the ones fitted to the car at manufacture first fitted by Merc's where the ignition key has a chip that corresponds to the vehicles ECU when present. ( I stand to be corrected or verbally mashed to pieces ).

After market ones are OK but can be overcome easily to the knowing car thief.

If your boshed a quick easy way is to place a concealed switch under the dash somewhere to disable the ignition.

Alternately you can buy and chain a large Rottweiler to the car.

Hi,

So why is the MB's immobilizers best, what is the difference with a BMW, Volvo or Audi?

Have a nice day!

Hi

Just an example, Volvo S80 2.5FT Sport sold in Thailand has 245 Hp with 95 Gasohol, and with E85 it has 258 Hp. The numbers of E85 stations will the about 50 in the end of this year.

Note: The increase in power is for overcharged engines, a N/A has more or less no advantage to run on E85 from a perforamce prespective.

Have a nice day!

Hi

All Volvo has cabin filter and Volvo S80 Superior has cabin filter with activated charcoal and all Volvo are are certified according to the Oeko-Tex standard for being allergy-friendly.

You can read more here:

http://www.theautoch.../20/007646.html

Have a nice day!

But are they Thai massive air pollution friendly?

Euro4 and Euro5 depends on model.

Hi

All Volvo has cabin filter and Volvo S80 Superior has cabin filter with activated charcoal and all Volvo are are certified according to the Oeko-Tex standard for being allergy-friendly.

You can read more here:

http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/05/20/007646.html

Have a nice day!

What auto gearbox is fitted to Thai V70s? I have read bad things about the AW55-50 which is also fitted to S60s and S80s. For examples of what I am talking about see this Volvo forum page: http://www.volvoforu...hp/t-75096.html

There is for V70 / S60 and S80 3 versions of AW gearboxes in Thailand.

- AW55-50

- AW55-51 (different gear ratio at R,1, 2 and 3 gear and of course software compared with AW50-50)

- AW TF-80SC

Neutral control removed from:

- Non Turbo 2001 W50

- Turbo 2001 W35

And again there is no need for extra oil cooler in Thailand or anywhere else, what mention in previous answer if "chipped" oil cooler is needed will not help as the tuning by "hobby" tuner has "destroyed" as example the torque model (software) which casusing slipping on the clutches in the gearbox, this will cause the gearbox brakedown sooner or later. A propare tuning will not allow any slipping more than orginal, and today there is only one company who have the competence and tools to do software tuning, and its Polestar as they comporate with Volvo Cars.

Best reagrds " Previous 17 years within R&D Volvocars.

I am glad we have a true Volvo enthusiast, and a source of knowledge in this board.

I have been looking at the Volvo S80 2,5 flexifuel. Do you know how it performs when using E85, power and milage, and do you know if it can be modified to perform better with TH Volvos warranty remaining?

Hi

The S80 2.5FT has a reduced power to 200Hp in Thailand to fit the tax regulation, in other countries it has 231Hp. This is done only with software for the engine control unit. Anyhow Polestar has a tuning for these cars (unchanged warranty from Volvo) and deliver 245Hp with 95 Oktan RON, if you are using E85 the power will be 258Hp.

Have a nice day!

What auto gearbox is fitted to Thai V70s? I have read bad things about the AW55-50 which is also fitted to S60s and S80s. For examples of what I am talking about see this Volvo forum page: http://www.volvoforu...hp/t-75096.html

There is for V70 / S60 and S80 3 versions of AW gearboxes in Thailand.

- AW55-50

- AW55-51 (different gear ratio at R,1, 2 and 3 gear and of course software compared with AW50-50)

- AW TF-80SC

Neutral control removed from:

- Non Turbo 2001 W50

- Turbo 2001 W35

And again there is no need for extra oil cooler in Thailand or anywhere else, what mention in previous answer if "chipped" oil cooler is needed will not help as the tuning by "hobby" tuner has "destroyed" as example the torque model (software) which casusing slipping on the clutches in the gearbox, this will cause the gearbox brakedown sooner or later. A propare tuning will not allow any slipping more than orginal, and today there is only one company who have the competence and tools to do software tuning, and its Polestar as they comporate with Volvo Cars.

Best reagrds " Previous 17 years within R&D Volvocars.

Just a question, what is propare chipstuning? And how do they control the torque on 1st and 2st gear?

a Swedish chipstuner has developed chips for Volvo, Saab, Audi/VW for decades, maintaining factory warranty IOW in co op with manufactorer. To do so, power must be reduced at shift point and usually in 1st and 2nd gear, as stock gearbox, both manual and auto, cant handle this amount of power. Thats proper chips tuning. will try to recall this tuners name tomorrow

BTW they where hired in 2006 to do Mitsus present 2,5d, resulting in todays 178hp

cheap chipstuning provides max power any rpm/gear with a bumpy power/tourque curve, and blown trannys is common.

my recomandation for extra cooling of auto tranny remains. Its supplied/cooled from Volvo/Aisin for 200hp/300Nm. when tuned to 260 or more, it needs more cooling. says the guy who has blown a hundred auto trannys on test driving before launch to showrooms

There is only one propare chiptuning company for Volvo and its Polestar (www.polestar.se) they has develop the tuning in coperation with Volvo in Sweden with Volvo Orginal warranty, and are therefore a propare tuning company. The example you mention that "says the guy who has blown a hundred trannys" just proof that this company dont have a clue what they are doing.

The normal for the "hobby" tuner is just increase boost pressure, adjust ingnition and add more fuel and normally they change about 150 parameters in the software, to do a propare tuning you must change at least 1300 parameters and need complete test facility (not only a dyno) as the torque model, temp model (in the software) need to be re-calibrated, this to avoid damages on engine and transmissions. The "hobby" tuner cheating the torque model, and that is one of things which brakes transmissions e.g transmission think it get say 300 Nm but reel 350 Nm, then the presure on clutch is to low, and causing slipping. Also the torque reduction during gear changes is to high when the "hobby" tuner has done cheating and destroyed the torque model.

And still you dont need any extra cooling on a Volvo transmision in Thailand (exept XC90 2.5T), the oil cooler is already the same as for the New S80 T6 and V8 and devloped for cold to hot climate.

Have a nice day!

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Hi,

Sorry to say BSR is a "hobby" tuning company, there is only one who can do it according to the book and its Polestar.

Ask them what:

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%LRS

%MDIST

%MDWIST

%MDZW

Means..

If they dont have the answer, it means that they dont have a clue how to make a propare software tuning.

Just a question, what is propare chipstuning? And how do they control the torque on 1st and 2st gear?

a Swedish chipstuner has developed chips for Volvo, Saab, Audi/VW for decades, maintaining factory warranty IOW in co op with manufactorer. To do so, power must be reduced at shift point and usually in 1st and 2nd gear, as stock gearbox, both manual and auto, cant handle this amount of power. Thats proper chips tuning. will try to recall this tuners name tomorrow

BTW they where hired in 2006 to do Mitsus present 2,5d, resulting in todays 178hp

cheap chipstuning provides max power any rpm/gear with a bumpy power/tourque curve, and blown trannys is common.

my recomandation for extra cooling of auto tranny remains. Its supplied/cooled from Volvo/Aisin for 200hp/300Nm. when tuned to 260 or more, it needs more cooling. says the guy who has blown a hundred auto trannys on test driving before launch to showrooms

There is only one propare chiptuning company for Volvo and its Polestar (www.polestar.se) they has develop the tuning in coperation with Volvo in Sweden with Volvo Orginal warranty, and are therefore a propare tuning company. The example you mention that "says the guy who has blown a hundred trannys" just proof that this company dont have a clue what they are doing.

The normal for the "hobby" tuner is just increase boost pressure, adjust ingnition and add more fuel and normally they change about 150 parameters in the software, to do a propare tuning you must change at least 1300 parameters and need complete test facility (not only a dyno) as the torque model, temp model (in the software) need to be re-calibrated, this to avoid damages on engine and transmissions. The "hobby" tuner cheating the torque model, and that is one of things which brakes transmissions e.g transmission think it get say 300 Nm but reel 350 Nm, then the presure on clutch is to low, and causing slipping. Also the torque reduction during gear changes is to high when the "hobby" tuner has done cheating and destroyed the torque model.

And still you dont need any extra cooling on a Volvo transmision in Thailand (exept XC90 2.5T), the oil cooler is already the same as for the New S80 T6 and V8 and devloped for cold to hot climate.

Have a nice day!

2.3T, I think 200 HP. A step down from the S70R I had before (300 HP), but still a great car for travelling, especially if you're over 6 foot like me.

2,3T is good for approx 260 hp with chips only. more power need larger exhaust and drop the cat, which is cheap in TH. Aisin auto bulletproof, but needs larger oil cooler

yepp great car. check manufactoring date as I looked at a "2007", made in 2004

Hi,

Chip the 2.3T to 260HP is a very easy way to destroy the engine and transmission.

#1 The turbo on the 2.3T is to small (not the one from T5)

#2 Transmision can only take 350 Nm from third gear and up.

#3 Oil cooler is not needed.

The small service can be done at a outside garage (e.g oil exchange) the large service should I do at a real Volvo dealer who has the right tools and information from Volvo in Sweden.

Have a nice day!

a proper chipstuning does not allow 260hp/+350Nm in 1st and 2nd gear

auto oil cooler is indeed needed in hot Thailand, could have been ordered whan car was new, hot climate package, middle east spec

Hi again,

Sorry was not clear enough, extra oil cooler is not needed. The differences is infact just on servo oil cooler, radiator and cooling fan. But all cars is already built with these extras for Thailand.

Just a question, what is propare chipstuning? And how do they control the torque on 1st and 2st gear?

Bangkok

at a price

all parts are imported, japs are all Thai made. Old 740-940 usually have a japs engine here

Great car, 2,3 or 2,0 or diesel?

2.3T, I think 200 HP. A step down from the S70R I had before (300 HP), but still a great car for travelling, especially if you're over 6 foot like me.

2,3T is good for approx 260 hp with chips only. more power need larger exhaust and drop the cat, which is cheap in TH. Aisin auto bulletproof, but needs larger oil cooler

yepp great car. check manufactoring date as I looked at a "2007", made in 2004

Hi,

Chip the 2.3T to 260HP is a very easy way to destroy the engine and transmission.

#1 The turbo on the 2.3T is to small (not the one from T5)

#2 Transmision can only take 350 Nm from third gear and up.

#3 Oil cooler is not needed.

The small service can be done at a outside garage (e.g oil exchange) the large service should I do at a real Volvo dealer who has the right tools and information from Volvo in Sweden.

Have a nice day!

Hi,

On a old car, ok..

But cleaning injectors on a modern car is not recommendent as the injectors might fail directly or later and worst case causes a complete engine brakedown (hanged injectors causing hydro lock). For todays car even some have classified injectors or corrected via calibration settings in the engine ECU, so the tolerence level is not any more the same as in old days.

Best regards former Bosch / Denso calibration engineer.

Hi stjp8729 ,,,,,,,, we have a 2000 model isuzu ,,,is that an old car ?? l am guessing it is ,,,, and thanks for the info guys ,,, l've been wondering aboout injectors for a while now

cheers

Hi Egg,

It should be classified as a "old" car so go ahead, but be aware about the garage is using the injector cleaning as selling point to get more money, and is really not a technical concern. Alternative is to fill two tanks with Shell V-power, should "clean" as good.

Have a nice day!

Took it to Toyota this morning. The quick service board was empty for the whole of the morning only showing jobs booked in on the afternoon. Showed one of the mechanics the light and explained the symptoms etc. Told they would need to book the car in and require it for the whole day. <deleted> !!!!! Wasn't the whole idea of computer diagnostic systems to speed things up ? They also couldn't book it in till Wednesday.

I can't say I have been impressed with Samui Toyota the few times I've needed to go there. A parts department that has no wiper blades, headlight bulb or rear light bulb

Took it to the local tune up garage down the road and they took a quick look. They informed me after 2 minutes that the engine diagnostic computer was getting high carbon / CO2 readings as the injectors were dirty. Treatment was throwing a bottle of injector cleaner in the tank and filling it with diesel. Took all of 5 minutes. Oh and they didn't charge me a satang for their troubles

Hi,

Bad that Toyota didn't explain what they need to do to repair your car, the ODB just indicate a DTC which can mean everything from a simple air leakage to replace engine / transmision. The outside garage is in many cases destroys the cars instead, they dont have competence or special tools that needed for repair the car. The statement from outside garage that injectors was dirty is nothing else than a best guess and not based on facts.

Have a nice day!

PS. The only job I will let a outside garage to do is change tires.

Hi,

On a old car, ok..

But cleaning injectors on a modern car is not recommendent as the injectors might fail directly or later and worst case causes a complete engine brakedown (hanged injectors causing hydro lock). For todays car even some have classified injectors or corrected via calibration settings in the engine ECU, so the tolerence level is not any more the same as in old days.

Best regards former Bosch / Denso calibration engineer.

I can only speak for myself but I will say, the others that are chiming in are fairly clueless as to what they are telling you. I have lived in Perfect Place for the past 1.5 years and Love it here. Wouldn't live anywhere else.

With regards to what others have said:

1. There IS direct access to Ramkhamhaeng from 164. How can one NOT know this, unless you haven't been up here.

2, Someone mentioned traffic is terrible. I disagree. I mean, where in BKK is traffic NOT terrible. But really, traffic in Minburi, is NOTHING like it is in central BKK. I am out ALL THE TIME, traveling between Minburi and Lad Krabang, easily in 15 to 20 minutes. As for going downtown, take the highway - no brainer. You can be in Ekamai in 15 minutes or on the river in an hour or less.

3. Our house is brand new (we rent) and the property manager is EXCELLENT. We have had very little problems and when something does arise, he is on it IMMEDIATELY.

4. The grounds are kept up exceedingly well. Prompt garbage and gardening services.

5. The club house is great. Nice pool, good gym with weight equipment, sauna, steam room, billiards room. There is a little grocery store and dry cleaning shop by the club. There is a driving range on the lake, lighted at night (although I think they may be removing that).

6. Security. Have not had a problem where we live and have not heard of any recent problems. There is security everywhere on the grounds.

7. 164 is a great little soi. Pretty much has everything we need to get by, Tesco Express, several great restaurants (Thai Food), a nice Italian restaurant and a couple of "night clubs/bars" and good massage places. One soi over on 166 and you can find all the fresh produce and street food you could want. Also, just 5 minutes away is a brand new Tesco Lotus and next to it a Big C. Carrefour is also in the hood and Fashion Island is jut 10 minutes away. You couldn't pay me to live in central BKK with what PP offers.

Yeah, you can find cheaper places, like Samakorn or Parkway Chalet - but they are not nearly as nice. Come up for a visit. Go to the propert office on the Lake by the Lake Zone and ask for "Too". He is outstanding in every way and will do what ever it takes to please you. Your best best is to come up and see it for yourself.

Dear mmbkk,

Agree with you to 100%, living also at Perfect Place and we really love it.

Have a nice day!

Oppss..

4G might not be so good as the news has not spread that Sweden already using 4G.

75% of Swedish people will have 4G in the of 2011.

And todays cover:

Have a nice day!

Bring out the tanks !!

a few overhead shots will soon disperse the reds for sure !!

China didn't mess about with this type of activity and it's considered terrorism here as the reds are using grenades and whatever live weapons they can.

The government needs to send in special forces and grab the leaders ... that is the whole problem .. if there are no leaders to instigate the troops then it breaks down.

Thailand is now an embarassment to the world as shown on international TV. Thailands tourism has gone down the drain forever because of this ... Would you bring your family here for a holiday ?

The reds have made there bed .. now they must lie in it.

This is my opinion.

Well said. Thailand is an embarrassment to the world. Spineless govt if there ever was one. Indeed China would have this mess cleaned up in months ago in a few short hours. That's another reason why I live in China. I will be a long time before Thailand will recover from this mess. This is the nail on the coffin for Thai tourism for sure. I know I will scratch it off my list now.

That’s was just the reason that I just moved from China to Thailand just 4 month ago. Have the nice time in China which I never had..

Was a queit impressive blast, was at the balcony yesterday eveing when it went off. Happy that its 400 meters away.