I Will Stop ..... Shisha-ing

After two weeks, my car is now already in a good condition, a very superb condition. The brakes, the hood, the rims, the absorber all had been changed into more responsive and better quality one. Well I did those not because I just want to change it, but because they all were broken. Some just need a small repair while there are several that need to be change. And it had been a tough time for me to ride the car in that condition, well I can say the car is not on its standard when everything is not solved yet. Before everything was fixed, to get a 120kmph is a suffer and quite dangerous I can say, well the car become not so stable. Been trying to reach more than 120 recently with full load in the car and I can say better not doing it. For those who I’ve secretly made you involved in my speed experiment, sorry to say and thank you for being so quiet during the rough and tension trip, hehe, by the way, thanks. About the speed experiment, well I need to do it just to gain certain unexplained experiences. Hehe, that’s what a racer did actually, push the car to its limit and adjust it to get a better performance.

For two weeks I had been back and forth to the workshop and seeing my baby car being touched, knocked, inspected and ride by unknown person in that workshop is not an easy feeling. Imagine your loved one being touch by someone else, that’s what I feel about my car. I hate them touching my car and not being selfish, I am really grateful to them because treating and repairing my car very well and so quick. (Though at first I’ve lost my trust towards them because they need my help to open up the front bumper, what a noob!)

Taking care of a broken and sick car can be quite tiring and need a lot of money. Imagine what if I need to take care of a sick pperson, I just don’t know how to handle it. Okay, I try to imagine what if I got sick, sure it will be pain in the ass for any person in this world to take care of me, God please give me a good health, I don’t want to get sick. Seeing sick people for two months during internship made me appreciate life better (I think so la). So, it made me realize, I need to stop enjoying shisha. Well some people said shisha-ing is not as dangerous as smoking but for me I belief the risk is not worth taking.

Several weeks ago, while I was lepak-ing at Hartamas (there is a good place for shisha-ing there), as usual, shisha is a must. I inhale, I breath thick smokes, well what a good pleasure to have. My favourite would be the one that can makes you dizzy, a pleasure! But I know it is not good, getting dizzy on purpose is harem as well as getting drunk using alcoholic consumption. And before this I had a lot of bad experience with shisha, vomiting is usual several times when a very strong shisha involved.

So from now on, committing to get a better life and a good health, I wish to stop and restraing myself from consuming shisha. Even if I will shaking when I smell shisha from other tables, I won’t at all buy shisha. This is my promise to the world, I am quitting, this is it, thank you for reading!

Home and Alive

Another semester is completed and I am glad I still alive and the world still here. Plus, I'm home and surprisingly I manage to save some money and so far, I am not broke (well usually I'm broke the day I arrived at my home).

My plan for this semester break is too complete my internship successfully. Yes, I'm having my internship program during this break for the whole 2 months. So, good luck to me, and of course to all of my friends too.

To start my holiday havoc-ly, yesterday (8th May) I went to Lembah Bidong at Terengganu to join several of my friends from the Neo's club. Well, Lembah Bidong is well known for us for it's 400-500 meters straight track and guess what we were doing there. It was a drag battle! At first I didn't have any intention to join in the drag event, I was there because of my friend's request only (to make the crowds) and also because I just arrived at Kelantan the day before (7th May) and my lovely car and its handsome owner still tired from the traveling.

But then it turns out not to be like that. I've got some invitation(s?) to duel with them. What can I say, I just accepted it and wallah, I've won! Congrats to me. My machine is great, I love it.

Not A Rock Not Yet A Diamond

Few days ago (actually it is not just few days ago, I frequently visited his page but few days before are too boring so whenever I am online, I was there.. haha), I was sticking to Paultan's blog, he is an active automotive writer. He writes about cars all over the world and he is Malaysian and of course he writes about Proton and Perodua too. And I am more into his Proton's writings, not because I own one, well I like reading about Proton and despite everybody's doubts and hating towards roton, surprisingly, there are still many of them are eager to know and have an updates about Proton .

Surprisingly, Proton has gone beyond more than I know. They have built their own engines which is the CamPro and CPS, starting to develop the electric vehicle technology, the still under development hybrid system, our own turbocharged engine!!!, the first national MPV, and a very highly regards the MEM Proton Satria Neo Super 2000 rally car(weeewwiit!!). Well, look at that! Look how much Proton had moved. See the differences at their early years when our first national car, Proton Saga was rebadge from the Mitsubishi technology of Japan and their current achievement at global stage? Proton now and then has improve so much in less than 30 years, well I just can't help proud of the national car.

But too bad, so sad there are still people out there who are still bashing and hantam the Proton as if Proton never change from 20 years ago. These people are demanding more from Proton. They want Proton to be fast at least can beat the Type R, they want the quality to be like the BMW or Merc, and there are some idiot out there who likes to compare Proton with other highly regards manufacturer such as Audi, Bently, or Jaguar. Well, comparing is good, but at least let it be on par la. They want good things from Proton but want a teh O kurang gula price. Some people going very good about saying not to proud driving a national car and die in it due to lack of confidence in safety measures, so 'stereotyper'. I hate these people (especially the Japanese car fan wannabe), if they have much money, okay that's good, go make your own car and have fun.

Well, these people forget why the Proton was built at first place. They forget about the low class family in Malaysia who can't afford a pricey car. I believed Proton now is in the right path for success. The reason they build such 'not so quality' cars is because to make sure that they can target every economical based classes in Malaysia.People in Proton has a business mind and they cannot leave the poor but need a car rakyat. Imagine what if Proton doing all of these fast and highly quality where when you crash into a lorry carrying cows and the car did not split into two, I don't think my grandfather could afford to buy his new Proton Saga BLM yesterday everybody can afford it. And I hope Proton would never in their mind to produce any fast car because as we all know Malaysian drivers are reckless and immature in driving. Worst, try to imagine if there is no Proton. What would happen if Proton is never here. Imagine those foreign manufacturer came and selling their cars at high prices because they knew, without local cheap cars, they can selling their products higher and their accessories also will be tag at a car cost. Foreign monopoly is not healthy to our economy, it is way dangerous.

Anyway, yes I do agree Proton are still much backward compare to other manufacturer, they still need to make changes. They still have many problems to counter. What I can hope is they do a lot more R&D, try to make everything cheaper especially their after sales service, and still being competitive and relevant. They are not shining like a diamond yet but in the future I believed they will shine and they never be like they were 20 years back when producing a tin milo car. Well, at least there are no more power window and gear box problems like we have heard before, but if there is any, it is minimum compared to years ago. But still as a Malaysian, do not condemn the them, support them and be proud to have a national car manufacturer.

Halo!

Since the last post, my life (Yes, I have a life) is a hectic. Too much things to do between the times. Millions of assignments had been sent, lots of quizzes had been given, and trillion of Ringgit had been spent. Several tests were failed done in either success or glory. For now, there will be only one more project to present and submit.

Well, speaking of money, there were lots had been spent and now I'm worried. Any careless spending will equalised my stomach with people in the war. Haha. Last week is the week where I started my own recession. Well, I had changed my exhaust setup. Hehe, if you think I'm the one who revvs their cars with loud noise, sorry I'm not that typo. My exhaust setup is to increase the pickup, not to increase the speed and for now, the money I've spent is 200% money satisfy. Besides, there are no big noises like the one you hear at F1 cars. The new settings did not affect my car's noises.

Oh ya, speaking of F1, well yesterday i went to see the race at Sepang Circuit. This is my second consecutive times going to the event after one year before. Thanks to my uncle who cares to share his lots of free tickets with me. Hehe. Well, the race is enjoyable. To see the race at starting grid and in front of pit stop is way much entertaining compares to what you've seen in television. Though the race is not finished due to the heavy rain, I still like to be at the circuit, be part of nation's pride.

The final exam will be in two weeks coming. Nothing I've done to prepare for success. Anything that I do currently is to fail my parents and my life. No matter how I look onto my own life, I never regret of times I had lost to study. Why? Somehow, the fear of failing is never in my mind. I think I had evolved into somebody else. Somebody who don't think about their life. Please pray for me so that I'll study more. It is not just studying that I want, I want to pulun, so that I can be what a parent wants from their children. God bless me.

Neo Fear

Lately while driving I always saw cars at upside down condition. Surprisingly, most of the car that I see usually is a Satria Neo model. Driving the same model and passing by to see it in that situation... the feelings is indescribable, sometimes it's nagging. But I never blame the driver. No, it's not the driver's fault. It's the machine.

Experiencing Neo is not like experiencing other cars. I take VOLVO car as example. Say you press the pedal, it accelerates and at no time you're at 120-km/h. Yes, you can feel it, the power that moves your body in a very short moment is fun (it is adrenaline). But that's VOLVO. The whole universe knows about this. How about Proton? Well, I drive Satria Neo and it is the best machine ever built in Malaysia that I'm sure. Floor the pedal, then you never know at what time you reached 120km/h. Usually, I'll be like this:

me: oh, it is 120km/h, ok slow down

...... 20 seconds later

me: man, this machine can't slow! [GRINNING]

So, whenever you see any Neo flipping down side up, don't say the driver is stupid, careless or whatever, you just need to say, whoaa, kereta dia lajuuu... hehe.

It is never our brain fault that makes us look like a stupid driver, it is about enjoying our ride that makes us driving like chasing the speed of light.

I develop a bad hobby now.

.....

Of course, I don't want to involve in any accident, just having some fun.

For My Love

Cheewah, I wrote that title.

It's been a while since my last post. The last post tells about flood, but now, I having a great day without rain, only cloudy. Well, it is a good weather for my love and me. Eh, my love?

Hehe, lately, I've been busying myself working days and nights, rain or shine just to serve for my love. Every day, my mind is only running for the love one. Who is my love? What do I do for her? Well, I guess this is the right time for a brief introduction.

Bloggers, this is my love, Neo. Neo, these are bloggers. Haha. Lately, I've been working, experimenting, thinking, surveying just to make sure my love Neo get the best.

First of all, as you can see the face of the Neo, under the front bumper I had put an original R3 splitter. Though it looks little, the price is huuuuge! Well, thinking to put it just because of a very dull looks which every Neo have in town. At least the splitter help to improve the image a bit. Well, I can, SEXY.. hehe

Remember about several last posts when I said I want to get a new set of rims for my car? Well, I got one. Just did it yesterday. I'm waiting untill at this time because I was waiting for my examination result. My plan is if don't get good grades, so there will be no new rims until next semester. But too good, I got a good result. The highest I ever achieved in my life. (but not that high la.) So, after my parents nodding for approval, rim hunting began and there it is. I called it as a shoe for my love. Miahaha. Here are the pictures of the car at various angles:

This is the stock rim, can say good bye already.

Some says it is a frog car due to its size.

Right rear view

Left rear view

Just trying to be a good photographer.

Well, about the rims, I choose that style because I want some differences with others. I'm not the one who copied others just because it looks good on other cars. Besides, my motto is 'Dont spend too much but gain a high satisfaction'. The rims is a so-so price only. For me, the rims suit my taste.

Well that's it. Lot of money had been sacrificed. For certain people, they will say what to what rights do a two doors car worth spending that much, and there are also who will be a no at all. For me, it's worth every money that I struggled to collect and work.

Modification in waiting:

1. Drop in filter
2. Exhaust system
3. Stickers (no idea, help me please)

These modifications need to wait another semester is finished. Need to save some allowance first.

ps/ Don't be sorry if you understand why people eagerly modify their car because before I own this car, I too don't understand and think it is a crappiest way to waste your money, but now, I'm in the league. Can't help with my new passion.

Lambat kawin laa nampak gaya

In Dilemma

Few days ago, I accidently got some money. It’s quite a lot of money, but not that much. Okey, I’m in a big dilemma now. Well, i have a plan with the money, and it is not a wise expenditure. Straight to the point, I’m dreaming of buying sports rim!

Hehe

Should I or shouldn’t I? My parents certainly won’t like this idea. The other option is saving but that won’t make my mind at peace, well it is a guys-most-must-wanted-stuff.

Hey Color Blinders, watch what you pick

Color blinders should not be yielded from various what-the-world-can-offers. From driving license to education, color blinders were deserted. I am one of the lucky person to have the special chromosome inside my body. Their reason is simple, for the sake of damn safety. Well, I cheated for color blind tests for driving licence and I never break the red traffic lights. I lied when filling for university intake form and applied for Electrical Engineering (which is strict about the colors stuff) and I never blow up the laboratory. So who are 'they' to say us make mistakes while we never do it.

But last morning, I made a very stupid mistakes regarding colors. I lost to my nature's behaviour. I need to admit that color blindness brings hardness. Well, it happens in pump station. Early in the morning, at Caltex.

Blame on my genes, instead of puling the Gold Techron pumper, I picked the Silver one. The Gold's pumper is yellow and silver is red (I hope I'm right with the color information). My brain told me to pick the yellow one, but my eyes said the red one is the yellow. I pumped the red one. Damn, only realize after looking at the market price of the two petrols. I'm filling my car with the cheaper petrol. The cheaper one means bad for my car. The old petrol inside my car tank is mixing with the new one, they are not socially tolerate. Nothing I can do except crying over spilled petrol. My father said it is not good for the car. Taking some advice from SNC forum, they said should be ok if not happen too often. Then there is an advice asking me to finish the petrol quickly. Well sounds great, I can revving through the day and night. And I hope nothing will effect my car too much

Shifted

I don't have any idea what to post nowadays as my interest is shifted to my new car! My mind is totally blank. All it has is only about car. Cars on my left side of brain, and on the right side too. Yippee, I have a car now! It's a Proton Satria Neo wholly subsidized by my parents. The car is not intentionally for me but also for my other siblings use but as I'm the only one who have the license (my sister also has the license but she's away for study), so, unofficially it's for me!

Too bad, the car will be kept at home and I'll never have a chance to bring it to campus. Not permitted by my parents. However, having a new interest is great.

First thing that I feel the most important thing to make my car look good and long lasting is to get it tinted. You know, to make sure the interior side will not damaged by sunshine and to make sure it looks so sporty so that everybody will look at it. So last night, I started my 'research'. Ramming pages by pages, tabs by tabs, trying hardly deadly to learn at least 'something' so that I wouldn't cheated at shops.

Then at the next day (today), I went to the friend's recommended shop, to get my car tinted. Along with my friends, I am very superb confident that I knew everything about the tinting stuff. Sadly, when I reached the shop, I get dizzy with the choices. So, after a few times thinking, calling, asking about the price, and negotiating, I agree with an offer. It looks great to my car and also financially good.

Since waiting for the car to get ready is not a very efficient time consuming, I rumbled the nearest mall. Yeah!

After everything was finished (it tooks a very six hours), and when I reached home, surprisingly I found out the windows look very dark! I think I am over tinted my car. There are so little lights can penetrate into the car. Though it looks so good on my eyes, I'm very worry if it doesn't good on JPJ's eye. It costs me my mum RM750 to get it done and if JPJ touch it, I'm doomed!