JoeW

Just now, JAS21 said:

Where do I get that app from please ....

Honda Connect + you need to install a box (TCU) at the Honda dealer, which connects to your ecu and to Honda's system. It costs 3,900 THB this month. I think next month the price will go up again.

5 hours ago, watcharacters said:

 

Do the MB dealers in  the Kingdom  share service history on  their cars?   

 

That costs money so I have to wonder.

 

I would like if all  car  brand dealers shared history.

 

 

Even Honda has it...they even have an app now letting you track your car's service history, oil life, etc.

On 2/10/2018 at 6:52 PM, JAS21 said:

Mrs J's Civic RS is pretty quick ... if you can pick up a year old Civic Turbo, or better still a new one, that would be my suggestion ... then if it isn't quick enough for you go and see Ritter at ECUThailand ..............

Not for tuning a civic RS...better go see KEVTEC who are dealing with HONDATA boxes ;-)

4 hours ago, mikey88 said:

It was the issue of ‘parts’ that I was concerned with. Could be totally incorrect but a Thai friend said parts were not readily available or expensive compared to other brands...??

if someone has had direct experience with getting parts I’d be interested to hear it....Thanks.

 

OEM parts are not that difficult to get your hands on, but are quite expensive. There aren't a lot of aftermarket parts such as brembo, TRW, Lucas, Bosch, etc available. 

47 minutes ago, speedtripler said:

 

Anyone ever got a lift kit or bigger tyres thrown in when buying a 4x4? 

Dealer's not going to do that, because according to their own rules as written in the OM this will void the warranty ;-)

13 hours ago, sometimewoodworker said:

It would seem that you don't understand what a DPF is and how it works. You don't usually clean it (most are sealed units) and replacing one is extremely expensive (200,000 Baht region). It needs to regenerate and that involves it getting extremely hot (600degrees C ) as extra fuel is added so it will burn off the particulates.

 

If you drive longer distances  this happens during regular driving.

Then I recommend you call up Mazda and ask why they provide a DPF cleaning package...

3 hours ago, pieeyed said:

No need to change the oil at 1500 km. The first change is whatever the manufacturer recommends. 

That's up for debate. Some people prefer to change at 1,000 km and some don't. When I bought my PJS 5 years ago, the OM recommended an oil change at 1,000 km. My new Civic does not, but I still did.

You're free to use whatever oil you prefer, but Toyota Thailand (or other brands) do not carry mineral oil. They only carry semi-synthetic, fully synthetic or 100% synthetic oil as it's what modern engines need. No need to change the oil. Use the semi-synthetic.

1 hour ago, frankphuket said:

both my sons have driven more than 30,000 & 50,000 km in their M2 diesels (one in Bkk nearly only city driving) and no issues with engine....only some issues with suspension. Doesn't mean those problems will come, but just to let you know the experience we had

I suppose that your sons maintain their car properly and let all the maintenance done by the dealer. In that case they will not have many issues regarding the DPF as the dealer checks for excessive dirt. It seems that many issues happened with the DPF in the CX5 especially due to poor maintenance or not maintaining the car regularly. I guess people thought that regular maintenance meant changing the oil filter and engine oil, but failed to understand that the DPF needs to be cleaned/replaced also. Did Mazda fail to mention this in their maintenance booklet or was it the customer's fault for thinking they didn't need to go to a Mazda dealer for the maintenance...I am not sure...

5 hours ago, JAS21 said:

How many diesels have DPF here in Thailand ... I know that the V-Cross we had didn't.  I know that the 520d we had did ... need to look at the handbook to see if the EV does ...

Mazda 2, Mazda CX5 -> It's so bad that they are involved in a lawsuit regarding both car's DPFs breaking down and completely wrecking the engines. Not sure about the EV...

1 hour ago, sometimewoodworker said:

City driving is a bad fit for modern Diesel engines just take a look at DPF problems and a replacement DPF is very expensive.

absolutely, but it's something many dealers fail to tell their customers.

You are free to register the car by yourself. There are many guys on this forum who have done so and received their plates within a couple of hours.

The black grill costs 3,900 THB from Honda.

The Carbon Fiber Front Lip costs 8,900 THB from NK Garage

The Side Skirts (not yet installed in this picture as I was getting the car lowered) cost 15,000 THB from NK Garage.

20 hours ago, JoeW said:

I am very happy with the 1.8, but I did have to make certain adjustments so it would be up to my liking.

At the top of my head I made the following adjustments:

 

1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires 225/35/R18 on new rims

2. Tein S-Tech lowering springs

3. Replaced all internal lights with LEDs

4. Replaced all external lights with LEDs except for brake lights etc which are already LED

5. Changed headlights to Xenon

6. Ultra Racing Strut Bar + Honda Civic Type R OEM sway bar

7. Carbon fiber front lip + Carbon fiber side skirts

8. Change Horn to Accord horn

9. K&N Air Filter

10. IPF LED foglights

11. All seals from the Turbo RS model. For some reason the RS model has more door seals etc. You can buy them for honda for less than 300 baht

12. Exedy Oil Filter and running 5W30 Moty Oil instead of OEM 0W20.

 

I think that's most of the things which I changed...still contemplating on upgrading the brakes, but for now I am quite happy with it. The handling of the car has improved a lot after changing the tires, and adding a strut bar and stiffer sway bar. 

That's how the car looks at the moment.

On 1/12/2018 at 3:51 PM, JAS21 said:

We have the Civic RS ... it has a great big boot. We only bought the RS version because it has a full set of air bags. The  normal 1.5 and the 1.8's don't have the full set. The Civic RS has the same engine as the 1.5. If you are happy with 6 airbags you don't need to pay all the extra thb for the RS.

 

JoeW bought the 1.8 and changed a few things ... he is very happy with it. We tested the Mazda3, Focus and Civic. Our opinion Civic is preferable ... plenty  of room in the rear.

I am very happy with the 1.8, but I did have to make certain adjustments so it would be up to my liking.

At the top of my head I made the following adjustments:

1. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires 225/35/R18 on new rims

2. Tein S-Tech lowering springs

3. Replaced all internal lights with LEDs

4. Replaced all external lights with LEDs except for brake lights etc which are already LED

5. Changed headlights to Xenon

6. Ultra Racing Strut Bar + Honda Civic Type R OEM sway bar

7. Carbon fiber front lip + Carbon fiber side skirts

8. Change Horn to Accord horn

9. K&N Air Filter

10. IPF LED foglights

11. All seals from the Turbo RS model. For some reason the RS model has more door seals etc. You can buy them for honda for less than 300 baht

12. Exedy Oil Filter and running 5W30 Moty Oil instead of OEM 0W20.

I think that's most of the things which I changed...still contemplating on upgrading the brakes, but for now I am quite happy with it. The handling of the car has improved a lot after changing the tires, and adding a strut bar and stiffer sway bar. 

The Type R is for sale in Malaysia for 320,000 ringgit or around 2,6 million THB officially by Honda. I can see Honda Thailand doing the exact same thing in the near future. Similar to Ford Thailand, preparing to sell the Mustang Ecoboost 2.3 in Thailand from the end of this year. 

I don't think it's refundable, but it only costs around 1,200 THB. Get the insurance and you'll probably get your Schengen visa without much issues.

12 hours ago, billbenbob said:

I did not mention costs I simply ask why a Honda would need servicing at 10,000 in Thailand and 20,000 in the UK as per a Honda manual.


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There are companies in Thailand which do a servicing every 15,000 km (Ford, maybe Chevrolet)....

How much would you be paying in the UK for a 20,000 KM service at a Honda Dealership?

Prices in Belgium and Holland are:

- 99 euro + tax for changing the oil and checking the fluids.

- 199 euro + tax for changing the oil and checking brakes, steering column, rubbers, test drive and Honda's HDS system check (doesn't include changing anything, just checking).

- 329 euro + tax for the above + changing engine air filter and AC filter.

Changing fluids are all charged separately. 

I think finally the total cost in Thailand will be a lot cheaper than over in Europe.

I get that adaptive cruise control is really handy on an autobahn or motorway where people drive a bit more logically...I haven't seen the use for it yet in Thailand...

IF you really want to follow the law it's illegal to modify your car in Thailand unless you put any modifications in your car registration booklet (except for exhaust systems these are illegal). In the real world, the police cares much more about your tax sticker than anything else.

On 12/4/2017 at 1:12 PM, wow64 said:

https://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/ford-ranger-raptor-engine-details-65305

 

Twinturbo 2tlr they reckon

The long-awaited panther engines?

1 hour ago, DavisH said:

It's for the lower spec 2.0. There are very few sales and service centers in Thailand. Resale on this will plummet. 

 

What I don't get is how Kia can (try to) sell the tinger here, but mazda won't sell the new turbo mazda 6 with similar power.

Who says Mazda isn't going to sell the Mazda 6 here :-) They have been testing a few Thai-market Mazda 6s at Kaeng Krachang circuit the past months...

4 hours ago, DavisH said:

And quicker the rotors will disappear! Hows the brakes on your civic btw ? Any need for an upgrade?

 

I have already upgraded to Brembo discs + pads. Easy install. The brakes are a bit weak when driving down the hills here in Isaan. 

3 minutes ago, DavisH said:

I did try bendix metal king on my civic once. Better initial bite but they were a little noisy. Things like oem pads are just OK. They need to be quiet and perform adequately....but have to go to the aftermarket for better performing pads and rotors. 

Exactly and normally the better the pads bite the more noise they will make ;-)