wandrinstar Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I just spotted a superb looking car on red plates. What was it. .?. A Toyota Altis. Now that got me wondering, do designers ever leave the Studio, to se what folks like. If the so called New Altis looked like this one, they would out sell Civics...How much do you lot spend on upgrades..Whats the first thing you change.?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
culicine Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 K&N air filter - paid for itself after 80K kms - just have to maintain it yourself. Modified the air intake box for better flow (removed the resonator restriction). Not bothered to do anything else performance wise on a NA motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandrinstar Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Ive only had leasers here, so its something im looking forward to. A Good Mooch round for fancy wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonRiverOasis Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 (edited) Depends on the car - more expensive ones remain completely stock as do pickups, but on anything else Thai made, the first thing to go is the stock wheels and OEM tires, followed usually by a body kit and some basic power and/or handling upgrades. Oh and BTW, the Altis sells 3x the volume of the Civic ATM --but yeah, with less quirky/bland styling they might just be able to steal those other 1,500 odd units/month though Edited October 17, 2011 by MoonRiverOasis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandrinstar Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Whats an OEM. Tire . ?. Hang on an Altis is a Fleet Sale Taxi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonRiverOasis Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 OEM = Stock I just didn't want to use the same word twice in the one sentence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandrinstar Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Stock, Hmm as in Gravey. i use OEM 50 % then change em. How do Body Kits from say Valeside compare with Honda n Toyos own brand pricewise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Stock, Hmm as in Gravey. i use OEM 50 % then change em. How do Body Kits from say Valeside compare with Honda n Toyos own brand pricewise My mrs says l could do with a body kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonRiverOasis Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 (edited) A typical 5 piece skirt/spoiler kit in grade A ABS runs about 12-15K Baht. If using full replacement bumpers in ABS, 30K-40K for the full kit. Take 25%-50% off these prices for lower quality fiberglass versions. Add 50%-100% for OEM versions. Edited October 17, 2011 by MoonRiverOasis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattoo180sx Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 They have a whole range of kits at the mall bang kapi. The roads aren't very body kit friendly here though. I don't like the idea of a pod filter in hot weather, especially in bkk traffic. Most stock filter boxes are excellent heat shields. Just takes a little modifying to increase flow. I put a copied bomex kit on a Nissan and all the drill holes were wrong and took re-doing. Original is much better if you have the cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eTiMaGo Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 http://www.rtnmotor.co.th/ dealt with these guys several times, good quality and service. As for the Altis, the OEM "TRD Sportivo" body kit actually does look quite good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandrinstar Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 I rather like the Re Fit interiors you see in the Glossy Mags, But never know where the Factories are . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kartman Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Mild bodykits are fine and usually improve the look ,it's just everybody here wants to do the full 'Batman' look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eTiMaGo Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 <- still rocking the original front bumper Rear one is from the japanese RS grade Yaris, much sexier yet still subtle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandrinstar Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 I get through front end plasics like 3 a year min,due to Dogs , in fact they keep one ready sprayed for me..On Cars i like the Twin Exhaust Kit,guess the Pipes cost the most.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonRiverOasis Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I get through front end plasics like 3 a year min,due to Dogs , in fact they keep one ready sprayed for me..On Cars i like the Twin Exhaust Kit,guess the Pipes cost the most.. Wouldn't it be cheaper just to get the horn fixed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 (edited) Suspension, Rims, Tyres, Skirts and spoiler, K& N filter. just under 80,000 at J&P in Bangkok. Edited October 19, 2011 by Kwasaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandrinstar Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Bit to lo for Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Bit to lo for Thailand. Must agree. ( it's LOW ), got a W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandrinstar Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Has Cruise got a Z Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Has Cruise got a Z The one that TC has, yep, has a Z. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Yeah restricted some what but W ?? Z ?? Your just jealous are'nt you of my wife's ( jelly mold) as trans once said. My Thai son sorted it for mum I just paid, that and jokes apart it's been set up to go around corners like it's on rails, so on the Maesot visa run, I have great fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Yeah restricted some what but W ?? Z ?? Your just jealous are'nt you of my wife's ( jelly mold) as trans once said. My Thai son sorted it for mum I just paid, that and jokes apart it's been set up to go around corners like it's on rails, so on the Maesot visa run, I have great fun. With you (Casey Jones) driving l hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Yeah restricted some what but W ?? Z ?? Your just jealous are'nt you of my wife's ( jelly mold) as trans once said. My Thai son sorted it for mum I just paid, that and jokes apart it's been set up to go around corners like it's on rails, so on the Maesot visa run, I have great fun. With you (Casey Jones) driving l hope. Whose Casey Jones when is at home. :lol: I would like to say I have more skill when it comes to motorbikes but never been that good with cars, everyone I guess to there own and in their own feel so to speak, so in that little car going around corners it feels good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mca Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 For me trade in the stock tyres to ones that transform the handling and upgrade the sound system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandrinstar Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 Sound Systems, are like mobile phones,they should only be used when parked. Then miles away from me , i always get some Spotty Oik Ricer , who cant work out how a Baseball Cap fits in his BatMobile Civc park next to me, just to show off his Woofers. Prats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterBeetle Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 For me I normally upgrade wheels and tires...if needed also the brakes. Stereo and interior I mostly leave stock. On my 74 beetle, I sunk a lot into upgrading the engine before i did the handling and that was a mistake. Now that is fixed, handles like a go-kart. On my fiesta, I am planning a slight body kit(side skirt)+ some engine tweeks, aftermarket wheels and tyres and thats about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandrinstar Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 Years back a mate had a 1300 S Beetle, with full Okrasa tuning , he used it around the Sprint Circuits , i recall it rattled the Escort Mob, much to my amusement.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterBeetle Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Years back a mate had a 1300 S Beetle, with full Okrasa tuning , he used it around the Sprint Circuits , i recall it rattled the Escort Mob, much to my amusement.. Mine is a 1303 Super beetle. Has the un-traditional round windscreen - but got the macpherson strut suspension. With lowered struts it handles beautifully, much like an older 911. I was doing my car up for hillclimb events with the car club I used to be in back in Aus. Bored the engine from 1600- 1835cc with twin Weber and 4-1 extractors and semi race cam. Man I miss that car... Sitting in my shed back home collecting red backs lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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