Re: Santorini Blue

by saturnz^83 7th May 2009, 5:06 pm

Ya sure..no prob! Seems that many of us are experiencing the same problem..even my SE, who recently changed to 2.0 Forte also encountering the problem.

by **tish** 7th May 2009, 5:21 pm

then is ur SE in this forum ? maybe we can ask some not so sensitive qns Smile

by ozzie75 7th May 2009, 8:55 pm

Nice ride. Congratulations on getting your ride. Very Happy

by saturnz^83 8th May 2009, 11:01 am

tish wrote:then is ur SE in this forum ? maybe we can ask some not so sensitive qns

I've smsed him..he said he did not join the club as member.

by saturnz^83 8th May 2009, 11:02 am

ozzie75 wrote:Nice ride. Congratulations on getting your ride.

Thanks bro! What colour u driving?

by **tish** 8th May 2009, 11:05 am

saturnz^83 wrote:
tish wrote:then is ur SE in this forum ? maybe we can ask some not so sensitive qns

I've smsed him..he said he did not join the club as member.

ohh what a waste, maybe u can jio him join hehe but he will be at a very disadvantage Smile

by saturnz^83 8th May 2009, 11:09 am

Haha true! I dun tink he will join..but nvm i will ask him! No harm trying rite..keke

by saturnz^83 10th May 2009, 5:09 pm

Asked my SE liao..he said.."huh got this club ar?"..i ask him support la..he say "kk"..duno whether he will join or not..

Think he scare all of us will disturb him! Haha

by saturnz^83 10th May 2009, 10:41 pm

Hi Bros & Sis

I think the first few pix that i took, i did not take the side view of my entire Forte..anyway,,this is it just to share with you guy..just taken today..

Santorini Blue - Page 2 DSC00037

by Freebie 10th May 2009, 10:46 pm

NICE !!!!!

by tiny 11th May 2009, 2:25 am

Can you take a pic of your front grill? And the front 3/4 view? Thanks so much. =)

by saturnz^83 11th May 2009, 9:14 am

tiny wrote:Can you take a pic of your front grill? And the front 3/4 view? Thanks so much. =)

Hi tiny, i think i have taken it before and have posted them on the first page of this thread, please see whether if they are the ones you are referring to..if no..do let me know ya!

by **tish** 11th May 2009, 9:28 am

chio chio armani

by tiny 11th May 2009, 8:51 pm

Oops..hehe my bad. Argh..I can't wait for my blue one too..

by saturnz^83 18th May 2009, 12:32 am

Hi People

I've changed my 15" rims to 17" today!! Below are some of the pix to share wif you!

Process of changing:-
Santorini Blue - Page 2 DSC00041

Such a coincidence i had spotted a Champagne Gold when i was finding a parking lot in Bugis area, when i saw beside it was empty, i quickly went to park beside! Keke
Santorini Blue - Page 2 DSC00044h

by kapitan 18th May 2009, 12:34 am

how come the tires so fat?? u using oversized.... your diameter of wheel is now bigger then stock???

by dav2011 18th May 2009, 12:36 am

nice! how much?

by saturnz^83 18th May 2009, 12:39 am

kapitan wrote:how come the tires so fat?? u using oversized.... your diameter of wheel is now bigger then stock???

Oversize? Eh..my stock is 195/65/R15 and this one is 215/50/R17..erm..any problem bro?
Coz i now worry about your comment on oversize le..

by kapitan 18th May 2009, 12:41 am

saturnz^83 wrote:
kapitan wrote:how come the tires so fat?? u using oversized.... your diameter of wheel is now bigger then stock???

Oversize? Eh..my stock is 195/65/R15 and this one is 215/50/R17..erm..any problem bro?
Coz i now worry about your comment on oversize le..

I comparing the picture between the stock and your new.... your tires look over sized.... you can see the gap between your new tires and the fender is smaller then that gold...am I right or wrong or my eyes playing tricks.... if oversized, then your speedo and trip meter will not be accurate anymore.

by saturnz^83 18th May 2009, 12:45 am

Eh..i duno leh bro..din really notice..then how sia? Sad

by kapitan 18th May 2009, 12:47 am

during meet up then compare......

by saturnz^83 18th May 2009, 12:49 am

Ok..is it a bad news? Will it affect my car?

by kapitan 18th May 2009, 12:51 am

saturnz^83 wrote:Ok..is it a bad news? Will it affect my car?

If oversize, then your speed meter is wrong.... can't remeber whether you register higher or lower speed... you google and see..... also consequently, the distance travelled also not correct....

Which shop did for you??

by saturnz^83 18th May 2009, 12:57 am

Hai..sianz... i tot SX also 215/45/R17..just that mine is 215/50/R17...
like not much difference..like that cham liao leh....

I did in New Hoe Seng..

by kapitan 18th May 2009, 1:01 am

saturnz^83 wrote:Hai..sianz... i tot SX also 215/45/R17..just that mine is 215/50/R17...
like not much difference..like that cham liao leh....

I did in New Hoe Seng..

I could see that side wall is larger mah... that's why I was curious....... take it easy, google and you will find by what percentage your speed is affected.... how come the shop never advice you ???

by andikong 18th May 2009, 1:04 am

Hi bro saturnz having a nice blue Forte and new set !7" rims with brand new tires. How 's the ride compare with the 15" tire?
Aiyo I can see your number plate from my Mac computer SJQ 209.R, sorry for revealing the number.

by saturnz^83 18th May 2009, 1:06 am

I have one more photo..see whether is it clearer for you..

Santorini Blue - Page 2 DSC00043

by kapitan 18th May 2009, 1:07 am

offset is 42?

by Fortec 18th May 2009, 1:09 am

hmm u'll be travelling faster than what ur speedo tells u.

So play safe, keep to the speed limit LOL!

by Fortec 18th May 2009, 1:10 am

kapitan wrote:offset is 42?

Wah Captain, either ur eye power super good or u went through so many rims u can remember all.

by saturnz^83 18th May 2009, 1:10 am

Not sure leh bro..how u know?
Erm...i only know that my rim size is 17X7..

by Fortec 18th May 2009, 1:14 am

50 hmm....bro let me ride in ur car during meet up....wanna see more comfy or not Very Happy

Oh almost forgot, nice rims too. U like double PCB?

by saturnz^83 18th May 2009, 1:16 am

50? tink mine is 40..any negative effect?

by Fortec 18th May 2009, 1:18 am

saturnz^83 wrote:50? tink mine is 40..any negative effect?

I mean ur tire profile 50....mine is 45. just wanna see 5mm comfort difference mah

by saturnz^83 18th May 2009, 1:41 am

Fortec wrote:
saturnz^83 wrote:50? tink mine is 40..any negative effect?

I mean ur tire profile 50....mine is 45. just wanna see 5mm comfort difference mah

Oic..kk..quite comfy for me when i drive.. Smile

by tiny 18th May 2009, 1:58 am

Hey Saturnz, is it possible to take a front headon view of your car with these new rims? I want to see if the rim is sticking out of the bodywork or not.

I'm considering a set of 17" rims, the offset is +45mm, so it's mounted 5mm more outboard than stock ones, just worried that it will be sticking out.

by saturnz^83 18th May 2009, 9:17 am

tiny wrote:Hey Saturnz, is it possible to take a front headon view of your car with these new rims? I want to see if the rim is sticking out of the bodywork or not.

I'm considering a set of 17" rims, the offset is +45mm, so it's mounted 5mm more outboard than stock ones, just worried that it will be sticking out.

Hi Tiny, no problem will take a picture for your reference asap. Actually, my rims do not stick out of the bodyframe when i checked it carefully yesterday.

by saturnz^83 18th May 2009, 9:19 am

Bros & Sis

one thing would like to check with you too..i've observed that my FC shows about 7.3l/100km when i had changed to 17". Previously with 15", my FC was about 8.0l/100km. Is this normal?

by nothing 18th May 2009, 9:31 am

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

No worries bro, the +5 shouldn't pose any problem....check out the site above....u can find out the difference...actually I m looking at 50 profile for additional comfort....

by kapitan 18th May 2009, 9:38 am

nothing wrote:http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

No worries bro, the +5 shouldn't pose any problem....check out the site above....u can find out the difference...actually I m looking at 50 profile for additional comfort....

by **tish** 18th May 2009, 12:17 pm

saturnz^83 wrote:
Fortec wrote:
saturnz^83 wrote:50? tink mine is 40..any negative effect?

I mean ur tire profile 50....mine is 45. just wanna see 5mm comfort difference mah

Oic..kk..quite comfy for me when i drive..

bro ur rims looks nice!! anyway did u try to full left or right ur wheels n see got kena the walls or not. does it sound noiser or quieter when u drive after u change?

by saturnz^83 18th May 2009, 12:34 pm

Thanks bro! Hmm..let me recall...think i got try..like dun hv leh...forget liao leh..alamak!If kena wall cham liao!

It is much quieter and comfy bro!Very stable!

by saturnz^83 18th May 2009, 12:38 pm

dav2011 wrote:nice! how much?

$800 bro

by saturnz^83 18th May 2009, 12:49 pm

kapitan wrote:offset is 42?

Bro, have checked with the tyreshop, offset is 45

by kapitan 18th May 2009, 12:59 pm

saturnz^83 wrote:
kapitan wrote:offset is 42?

Bro, have checked with the tyreshop, offset is 45

Ok, meetup then look more closely in real....

You fuel consumption got me thinking, could it be your oversized tires cause your onboard calculator to register more distance then you actually travelled... I don't know, I am just guessing.... maybe you monitor by tank to tank calculations...

by nothing 18th May 2009, 1:16 pm

What pressure u pumped at? Try excute a full turn see whether will hit the fender....
Since u on 17", can remove the weight saver spare liao Very Happy

by **tish** 18th May 2009, 1:27 pm

saturnz^83 wrote:Thanks bro! Hmm..let me recall...think i got try..like dun hv leh...forget liao leh..alamak!If kena wall cham liao!

It is much quieter and comfy bro!Very stable!

i mean the side of ur car not the wall that wall, the car wall...lol

by saturnz^83 18th May 2009, 1:48 pm

nothing wrote:What pressure u pumped at? Try excute a full turn see whether will hit the fender....
Since u on 17", can remove the weight saver spare liao

The tyreshop guy pumped at 220. Okok will try, should nt be a problem coz there is still some gap between the wheel and fender..

Ya..if remove..car will be even lighter.. Smile

by saturnz^83 18th May 2009, 1:50 pm

tish wrote:
saturnz^83 wrote:Thanks bro! Hmm..let me recall...think i got try..like dun hv leh...forget liao leh..alamak!If kena wall cham liao!

It is much quieter and comfy bro!Very stable!
i mean the side of ur car not the wall that wall, the car wall...lol

Alamak! Bro i know what u referring to la!! Haha!

by tiny 18th May 2009, 7:55 pm

saturnz^83 wrote:
tiny wrote:Hey Saturnz, is it possible to take a front headon view of your car with these new rims? I want to see if the rim is sticking out of the bodywork or not.

I'm considering a set of 17" rims, the offset is +45mm, so it's mounted 5mm more outboard than stock ones, just worried that it will be sticking out.

Hi Tiny, no problem will take a picture for your reference asap. Actually, my rims do not stick out of the bodyframe when i checked it carefully yesterday.

Thanks Saturn, I did checked the stock 17" at the showroom, the rims already look quite flush with the bodywork, that's why I'm worried if the +5mm would cause it to stick out. Hmm if you say it stick out of the bodywork, I think I'll probably go and put downpayment for the rims first. hehe

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