Thursday, August 27, 2009

Tyre & Rims

Sidewall Markings
On the sidewall of a tyre you will find various codes and markings. The list below aims to simplify the coding system and allow you, the user, to understand the valuable information imprinted on the sidewall.

Tyre Sizes
Tyre sizes are made up of a number of different numbers and letters. For example tyre size 175/70 R 13 82 T is made up of the following information:

175- The tyre section width in millimetres
70- The aspect ratio in % (the height of the sidewall in percentage of tyre width)
R- Denotes the tyre's construction type - in this case it's a radial
13- Rim diameter in inches
82- Load Index
T- Speed Rating

Tyre Age
Tyres carry a four digit age code on the sidewall indicating the week and year of manufacture. For example '0307' means the tyre was manufactured in d 3rd week of 2007.

Other Markings
M&S - Identifies Mud and Snow tyres

DOT Codes - Coding satisfying the requirements of the US Department of Transportation contain a mixture of letters and numbers such as DOT DVDE MTA 129

E-Marks - Tyres for sale in the European Community must carry an E -Mark in accordance with ECE Reg 30 - eg E4 027550

Speed Ratings
All tyres carry a speed symbol in the form of a letter indicating the maximum speed for which the tyre is intended. The table below shows which speed goes with each letter.

Speed symbol (Maximum speed):
N- 140km/h (87mph)
P- 150km/h (93mph)
Q- 160km/h (99mph)
R- 170km/h (106mph)
S- 180km/h (112mph)
T- 190km/h (118mph)
H- 210km/h (130mph)
V- 240km/h (149mph)
W- 270km/h (168mph)
Y- 300km/h (186mph)

Speed category (Maximum speed):
ZR- 240km/h and above (149mph and above)

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Tyre Safety ~ Part 2





Tyre Safety ~ Part 1





Wish Service Chart

Re-fixed 3rd row glass

Just to share to all.

Water seep thru' my 3rd row glass , send my ride to glass specialist(nearby rahmat shop and recommended by Rahmat). Big Thanks to Bro Rahmat , always helping us.

here r the story to share, They remove the glass, clean it, put a new silicon glue and put my 3rd row back in place. Now I can smile oredi..

step 1 : remove glass and clean it


Step 2: putting silicon glue


Step 3: Place back my glass

Wald Models

Wald comes with a 2 models namely WW180 n WW200:

WW180 is either rebadged 1.8 X or XS
the X model comes with wald logo emblem front n back, wald rear plate no garnish, wald fibre glass b/kit n 17" sport rims with 215/45/17 tyres (a dish type rim to cover the rear drum brake).
the XS model comes with wald logo emblem front n back, wald rear plate no garnish, XS ori full b/kit n standard 15" diamond cut sport rims. theres an option for a supercharged WW180 but will cost you xtra RM20K

WW200 is a rebadged 2.0Z that comes with all standards 2.0Z fittings, wald logo emblem front n back, wald rear plate no garnish, ori full b/kit n standard 17" sport rims.

LX-Mode oso comes with 2 models namely W180 n W200:

W180 is a rebadged 1.8 XS comes with LX-Mode logo emblem front n back, LX-Mode front grille, body color rear plate no garnish cover, LX-Mode front bumper lip, door handle chrome trim, XS ori full b/kit n standard 15" diamond cut sport rims.

W200 is a rebadged 2.0Z that comes with all standards 2.0Z fittings, LX-Mode logo emblem front n back, LX-Mode front grille, body color rear plate no garnish cover, LX-Mode front bumper lip, door handle chrome trim, ori full b/kit n standard 17" sport rims (with option to change to LX-Mode rim design).

TOM'S i've only seen the 1.8 XS model. The only add on is TOM'S emblem sticked at the rear left while still maintaining the ori toyota logo emblem front n rear. TOM'S claimed that they tweak the ECU and increase another 6 or 7 hp

Service Interval

Fully Synthetic - 10,000km
Semi Synthetic - 7,000km

Oil Filter - Replace Every Oil Change

Air Filter - Replace When Necessary

Auto Transmission Fluid - 40,000km (Type-4 1.8 , CVT 2.0z)

Auto Transmission Filter - 80,000km

V-Belt - Replace Every 60,000km

Air condition Interior Filter - Replace 30,000km

Spark Plug
- 1.8 = 20,000km (Ori Plug), 60,000km (Iridium Tough Plug)
- 2.0 = 30,000km (Ori IriD Plug) , 60,000km (Iridium Tough Plug)

Decarbonize Engine (Air Intake / Injector) - 30,000km

Wheel Alignment - 10,000km

Service Centre for my WISH

Name : Rahmat

MUTIARA PERFORMANCE VEHICLE PROSERVICE
No 29 Jalan SM12,
Taman Sri Manja,
Jalan Kelang Lama,
46000 Petaling Jaya,
Selangor Darul Ehsan

Tel : 03-77825558
Mobile : 019-2807226
Fax : 03-77825546
URL : www.mpvproservice.com/

Services Offered :
1) Servicing, Repair & Maintenance for all types of vehicles.
2) Specialty is JDM cars
3) Authorized Agent for TRD, Zenden & GAB products

Facilities :
1) Cozy Waiting Area, Wi-Fi Ready, Friendly & Efficient Service
2) Collection & Delivery Services available upon pre-arrangements

Basic Info. about Toyota Wish

Wish Models
wish comes with various model:

1.8 XE, X n XS (JDM Pre FL)
1.8 Aerosport (JDM NFL)
2.0 G n Z (JDM Pre FL)
2.0 S (UMW NFL)

XE is an enty level version that comes with steel rim, w/out front seat armrest, grey seat cover, w/out CF trim panel, w/out fog lamp (available as add on), rear drum brake, ABS, EBD, black side mirror cover n door handle, without sunroof, 4 speed super ECT g/box, 2 front airbags.

X is the intermediate level that comes with normal 15" sport rim, driver arm rest, grey seat cover, w/out CF trim panel, w/out fog lamp (available as add on), rear drum brake, ABS, EBD, body color side mirror cover and door handle, with or without sunroof, 4 speed super ECT g/box, 2 front airbags.

XS is the highest end model of 1.8 that comes with 15" diamond cut sport rim, arm rest for both front seat, black seat cover, CF trim panel, fog lamp, 4 disc brakes, ABS, EBD, body color side mirror cover and door handle, with or without sunroof, sports spoiler, full b/kit, leather trim gear knob, leather cover steering, 4 speed super ECT g/box, 2 front airbags, HID.

Aerosport is the highest end model of New Face Lift (NFL) 1.8 that comes with 15" diamond cut sport rim, arm rest for both front seat, black seat cover, CF trim panel, fog lamp, 4 disc brakes, ABS, EBD, body color side mirror cover and door handle, with or without sunroof, sports spoiler, full b/kit, leather trim gear knob, leather cover steering, 4 speed shiftronic super ECT g/box, 2 front airbags, projector headlight with HID.

G is the entry level for 2.0 that comes with normal 15" sport rim, driver arm rest, w/out CF trim panel, grey seat cover, w/out fog lamp (available as add on), rear drum brake, ABS, EBD, body color side mirror cover and door handle, with or without sunroof, 4 speed CVT g/box, 2 front airbags.

Z is the highest end model of 2.0 that comes with 17" sport rim, arm rest for both front seat, black seat cover, 2nd row pilot seat, CF trim panel, fog lamp, 4 disc brakes, ABS, VSC, EBD, TRC, body color side mirror cover and door handle, keyless entry, with or without sunroof, sports spoiler, full b/kit including side fenders, leather trim gear knob, leather cover steering, 6 speed shiftronic CVT g/box, 2 front airbags, HID.

S is the tomyam version (UMW) of 2.0 that comes with 15" sport rim, arm rest for both front seat, black seat cover, CF trim panel, fog lamp, 4 disc brakes, ABS, VSC, EBD, TRC, body color side mirror cover and door handle, without sunroof, sports spoiler, full b/kit including side fenders, leather trim gear knob, leather cover steering, 4 speed shiftronic super ECT g/box, 2 front airbags, projector headlight without HID.

a full spec wish normally refers to either 1.8 XS or 2.0 Z that comes with original 2 DIN HU, multifunction steering, front n rear reverse camera, LED side mirror cover n sunroof. some 1.8 XS and 2.0 Z are fitted with 6 airbags.