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Everybody knows a modified car depreciates more than a standard car, right?

A car thats low and needs to go over speed humps on an angle is not everybody's cup of tea.

How many times have you scraped the front? be honest.

Have not scraped the front once, it is not that low and can go over virtually all speed bumps, I have seen many cars so low it is silly, you have to think when you lower a car now days!!

Most of the vip cars(modified) have air suspension which is needed because they are on the floor..

Hydraulic pump up dampers/bags.

But in your case 10 minute job to remove girly stickers.

Some might be amused but I for one am not.

You must be a Muslim, NOOOO humour.

OP, we are all facing cut backs eh.

If you are English, where England has many dialects, then you can normally understand any English speaker from what ever corner of the planet they come from, except Scotland . Unfortunately if your Thai is a little out, hmmmm, big problem.

I wouldn't worry, M1 5w50 is one of the best mass produced synthetics, as aussiebebe said, a bit thicker at high temps, nothing to worry about in a standard engine, but Mobil also sells the Mobil 1 in 5w30 (since they make it for toyota anyway)

hak

Thanks, but I wasn't worried if the engine blows up I would buy another one.

It wouldn't surprise me to learn that Mobil make oil for Toyota but is it the same spec I wonder.

This supplying sort of thing reminds me of Volvo, buying an oil filter from them saying why is this so expensive when it is as exactly the same as the ' forget the name but something like Como oil filter ' they said yes but they make it to our specifications not the standard one they sell.

Forever sceptic but trusting, when I got to cut both in half, they were right they were not the same.

Regards K

Ah-ha, Volvo, can you get better, hmmm no, but perhaps things different now with all the take over shit, but in the past the mark was the definitive auto.

If the bike looked just like my car sticker wise of course, I would have gladly paid him double ha ha

When I used to repair and rebuild motorbikes they were referred as ' Decals ' which I found it was always best ordering from the bike manufacturer's, I never found anywhere that did cheaper but more importantly the same quality as OEM.

I have found stickers here that have been any good to have the Kodak name on them.

I put a TRD sticker on the rear hatch of the Mrs Yaris, it goes much faster now.

Blimey, learn something every day.

Don't really understand the question, you mean is it necessary? a good idea? problems? The oil viscosity recommendations in your owner's manual state which weight oil to use and that you could harm your engine if you use a different weight oil. 5W-50 is thicker at higher temps which may not be a bad idea if you're running a classic car from the 60's in Thailand, but with the super tight tolerances of Yaris engine (which remember has famously never had a warranty claim made against it), you need to stick with the recommendations so the oil will flow and penetrate between the tolerances. 5W - 30 is fine even in 110 + degree heat.

What I've seen recently is this 5W-50 marketed towards CNG and LPG users, presumably as the gas has higher operating temperature.

Yes !! to all of what you said thanks, I guess I was a bit vague with the question.

There has been heated discussions on the 'motorbike forum' about ' Mobil 1 ' saying it has extra ingredients than all other oils and even the oils they make for other manufactures and the best oil in the world etc etc !!! that's what made me think well it's got to be OK.

I like the Magnatec idea too but I am no rocket scientist just an old do yourself spanner.

The other thing is it does get bloody hot here in summer so I thought it would be even better than standard to use.

Regards K

You are correct.

Although on start up the thick stuff takes a bit longer to get to the far off places when cold, the clinging/structure qualities of synthetic protects until pressure is delivered. But here the engine block is never cold .

Didn't know they did a fifty, 10/60 yes, l used it in the Pontiac. In this climate l wouldn't worry.

Yes you can get 5w - 50 in " Cockpit outlets " the oil came with a Porche Boxster S too a black cabriolet, it was made in china so it's gotter be good.

What the Porche .

If the bike looked just like my car sticker wise of course, I would have gladly paid him double ha ha

Cool.

I know only today a motorbike taxi tried to charge me 500 bht from Wat Chalong to Bangkok Phuket hospital !!!

Extra for the bikes go faster stickers eh.

i would rather have forgotten about the 3,000 THB then have my face plastered around the internet with a not so good looking ladyboy !

I thought the Arab, oooops sorry the '' German '' was the ugly one.

Mr. Behyouz-Riahy

German ??

Think they meant his flight had a stop over in Germany eh.

Didn't know they did a fifty, 10/60 yes, l used it in the Pontiac. In this climate l wouldn't worry.

Your insurance is not valid in Lao.

Think your right about difficult to find a multi carb adjustment guru. You can have all the gadgets but in the end it comes down to some knowledge and a good '' ear ''.

I've got to be honest I don't really accept the argument that diesel engines are only associated with trucks. Mercedes Benz and BMW have no problem selling their diesel engined cars in Thailand. I think the real reason the Japanese manufacturers don't offer diesels here is that they have no financial reason to do so. They are doing perfectly well selling cars with a very limited (sometimes only one e.g Honda City) range of engine choices with limited safety features. If one of the big players (Honda or Toyota) offers diesels then the rest of the market will follow. Until then we will all have to wait or buy a Ford or a Chevrolet.

Good points.

Mr Swede will enlighten us all with his knowledge, which are modified cars and which are not?

I can tell you that Mr.Swede has fooled around with rides that would scare the pants off you in the passenger seat.

Well I hope they diden't have any stickers on them would hate to think of him in a car with bits stuck on it!!

Was looking forward to being educated as to what a Modified car actually is, but it seems we will all have to wonder!!

Look at my avatar, thats a modified car/engine, all my own handy work.

Mr Swede will enlighten us all with his knowledge, which are modified cars and which are not?

I can tell you that Mr.Swede has fooled around with rides that would scare the pants off you in the passenger seat.

I myself have heard loads of stories (rip off's) that l could not believe but there have been so many l expect anything if land/money is involved.

OP, wish you luck and a happy ending. T/A

When l built my place l told the builder l want 3 pin outlets and EVERYTHING earthed. They laughed and , but after feeling my wrath it was done. I wired the electric showers myself and have the appropriate trip switches.

Sorry do not understand your reply, is it relevant?

Each to their own .... BUT i dont think this have any thing to do with modified cars .. gues i get disappointed every time i open a thread and the OP have some one put a bunch of sticker to his car or bulted on a plasticfront or rear end to it but thats just me!

I heard if you have '' flame '' stickers, it made your ride really '' hot '' in the eyes of enthusiasts.

Sorry do not understand your reply, is it relevant?

Each to their own .... BUT i dont think this have any thing to do with modified cars .. gues i get disappointed every time i open a thread and the OP have some one put a bunch of sticker to his car or bulted on a plasticfront or rear end to it but thats just me!

I heard if you have '' flame '' stickers, it made your ride really '' hot '' in the eyes of enthusiasts.

It's a bit of rubber at 500bt for Buddha sake. Just go buy your mitsu, rear axle. nissan, crap finish on body. mazda, drink fuel. and see how much you lose when you try and sell them.

Thanx for the valuable information , ivé been asking around before but no one seems to have an answer for me .. it´s still crap they cant mount a 500bt pcs. of rubber! haha

I have inspected the bush in question on my ride and it is well designed , mine is 4 years old and like new, so ol' chum take it from me the OP's problem l think is not a global recall issue.

Fooled many of us. It was a joke. Thai government never even thought about enacting such a law. Until now that is. Apparently since hearing about this they are considering it. Great job.

Keep up the good work.

Since when have the Thai government take any notice of farang ideas.

Paranoia!

Learn to take a joke Kenny... Do you have furry dice?

Must agree, can't see anything derogatory written here, just some fun. And slagging someone that puts a lot of info/help in this forum over the years is a bit eeeeeer off .

Still, you will be OK with Warps, he hasn't got many chums but he's a real hero .

Must confess l don't like stickers much but l weakened and put a 4x4 one the tail gate.

Whats Furry Dice, wow, you must be a youngster.

Wow thanks 55 is young, just having some fun like all you other youngsters!! and no nothing derogatory is written but when you get a burke write something like what is hanging of the mirror it's just laughable well no sad really, where do I get these smiley face's from?

Nooooooooooo, they will look a bit naff on your ride.

Paranoia!

Learn to take a joke Kenny... Do you have furry dice?

Must agree, can't see anything derogatory written here, just some fun. And slagging someone that puts a lot of info/help in this forum over the years is a bit eeeeeer off .

Still, you will be OK with Warps, he hasn't got many chums but he's a real hero .

Must confess l don't like stickers much but l weakened and put a 4x4 one the tail gate.

Whats Furry Dice, wow, you must be a youngster.