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    Steering issue Isuzu

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

    Posted

    Perhaps I didn't explain properly in my original post

     

    Isuzu make three specs in their MU-X model.  The base (which I have bought) has 17" wheels, the mid 18" and the top 20".

    I up-graded (mainly because they had Bridgestone tyres, as opposed to Dunlop), but all three specs are the same car, same engine, but differing slightly in seating aerials, and electrical refinements.

    I hope this clarifies the matter..

    Steering issue Isuzu

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

    Posted

    On 11/2/2023 at 2:33 AM, HauptmannUK said:

    This is something I have dealt with many times with service customers in UK.

    The steering self-centering (technically 'returnability') and steering 'feel' depends principally on steering castor angle and scrub radius (the radius of the arc that the centre of the tyre contact patch describes about the projected pivot axis). The scrub radius, in turn, depends upon the wheel offset. So changing wheel offset significantly away from the chassis specification can cause problems. Maximum of +/- 5mm away from spec is the rule of thumb.  I bet your 20" wheel offset is outside spec.

    Unfortunately a lot of drivers buy wheels/tyres solely based on appearance. Large diameter wheels with very- or ultra-low profile tyres are OK on a racing circuit but a bad idea on a vehicle used on normal roads, especially in Thailand. The tyre sidewall is part of the suspension system, protects the wheel from shock loads (potholes etc) and also allows progressive handling through tyre deformation (slip angle) in cornering.  What you see in the workshop is a lot of vehicles fitted with very low profile tyres have buckled wheels.......

    My advice is to try to get a refund on the 20" wheels and go back to standard.

    Steering issue Isuzu

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

    Posted

    I recently purchased a new Isuzu MU-X in Chonburi.

    Before taking delivery, I upgraded the wheels from the standard 17" to Isuzu 20" wheels.

    The problem I'm finding is when doing a u-turn or a 90° turn, the steering does not self-centre .

    The tracking has been checked and supposedly is OK.

    Any ideas?

    Gear oil Vios

    in Thailand Motor Discussion

    Posted · Edited by meuok

    I checked my wife gear oil level (2012 Vios 160K) and on the dip stick, it states that it's not necessary, under normal conditions, to change the gear oil.  However, if you google the subject, you should change every 100,000km.

    Can anyone clarify this?

    Family visa extension with passport shortly to expire

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    A month or so ago, I went to get a twelve month family visa extension (marriage visa), and as my passport expires this year, I was told that I would need to apply for a Visa now, and apply again later with my new passport, obviously with the same 'funds in the account' stipulations and two Visa fees.
    Fortunately, we bypassed this, as the new passport was then waiting my collection in Bangkok.
    This is the third time that I have renewed my passport, whilst having a twelve month Visa extension in Thailand. In the past, they have merely transferred the Visa stamps to my new passport.
    My question is how long has immigration adopted this 'double visa' method for family extension visas, and does it apply to retirement extensions too?.

    What are my options for changing extension of stay from retirement to marriage

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

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    There is ot need to go out for a new non-o visa.
    In October you will only need to apply for an extension of stay based upon marriage instead of retirement.
    Five or 6 months of transfers should be accepted by immigration.
    Joe,
    I have had visas based upon marriage for the past 10 or so years with ฿400,000 in the bank for min. two months.
    Next time I wish to change this.
    I'm assuming the equivilent of the 400,000 for min. two months (in my case 10,000GBP) in a FCD account will be acceptable.
    Or alternatively, a monthly deposit (there would be 10 installments at Visa time) of ฿40,000 into a normal account will be acceptable.
    Apologies if this has been covered before on this forum.


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    Turning tourist Visa to non Immigrant family visa

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

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    Ubonjoe,
    Browsing the post about legitimizing the parent hood, option 3 (The father petitions the court to become the legal father of the child. This is the only option that can be used when the child is too young or the mother or child don't consent to the legitimization. If the mother does consent, it is a relatively simply process, a longer one if the mother doesn't agree.) would be applicable in his case. Would 'petitioning the court' be something you can do by yourself, or would one need a solicitor to act for you. Also, any idea of the cost (the mother will concent)?
    Thanks

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    Turning tourist Visa to non Immigrant family visa

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    My son is here on a tourist Visa. He has a Thai daughter. The birth certificate has just been made available showing him as father. He doesn't want to marry the mother, but wishes to be the main carer for the baby.

    What's his best course of action (without going to an agent) and what financial guarantees must he prove?

    Thanks...

     

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    Sunday roast

    in Pattaya

    Posted

    This is my opinion:
    Economy Roast: The Caddy Shack.....this place is leaps and bounds above the rest
    Quality Roast: Suggestions.....a touch difficult to find, but is well worth the effort. The Roast (Sundays) is superb, ..
    Pig out Buffet: The Sportsman (with a close second to Aroi)

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    Sunday roast

    in Pattaya

    Posted

    Chill Bar on Nern Plabwan does an excellent Sunday roast (beef, chicken or pork) for around 200 baht, lamb 40 baht more. It's a huge serving, would satisfy the hungriest of people. Chill bar is on the left hand side heading towards the temple, about a half a km past Pussycat.

    I've eaten there twice. I found the food to be average, the portions average.
    The thing that put me off this place is that not only did they not have horseradish, they didn't even know what it was!

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