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Post by markuz on Dec 3, 2010 23:45:58 GMT 8
Hi to all bros here.. Am planning to drive to genting highlands with my 5yrs old Cerato. As this is my virgin self drive trip up there ... so i hv some questions here 1) Is there any things with the car that i should lookout for? E.g: overheating? coolant? brake pad overheating? etc etc 2) Is the route to Genting easy to navigate? Just need to follow the signs along the NS highway? Any particular junctions/turns that i need to look out for? 3) Where is the safer place to park my car? How much is the charges? Need to put steerling wheel lock?? hehe.. 4) And also roughly how long to drive from woodlands causeway to genting highlands? Assuming that driving within legal limit at ard 100km/h and 2,3 rest stops of abt 15min in between. How much is the toll charges? Is it abt RM$100 for return trip? 5) Where is the usual hotspots for the M'sia Traffic Police to set up their "Starbuck" tentage? Is it still in practice to "treat" them kopi? Market rate is how much now? I read from newspaper..at least 2 sporean was fined RM$10k and jailed 1 day for trying to "treat" them kopi leh... Sorry for posting so many questions here...
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Post by sgt1086 on Dec 4, 2010 0:49:07 GMT 8
Bro if your car is 5yrs then probaby u need to take note of your radiator top plastic that will tends to crack. Check the surrounding area for any wet spot for tell tail sign of leaks. As for me, discovered at inital stage hence quickly replaced no issued. Your rear brake pad ususally wears off faster than the front so do a check and replace. Also do check the brake fluid level and top up your coolent level. Route to Genting is quite easy once you hit the NS highway E2. Drive all the way till KL toll then after toll keep left for about 2km and look out for left turn to Cheras towards Kuantan direction and head straight approxi 45mins or so till you see some big big signage for left turn again to Genting then all the way uphill to your destination. Coming back also the same way. I would strongly recommend you to bring a GPS when selfdrive in Msia where sometime you might want to explore KL city or miss a turn then it comes in handly and fun. There are plenty of parking at Genting depending which hotel you stay then proceed to park at the respective multistorey carpark best is to park head in and steerling lock it and clear all the valuable things inside your car where is visible. There are a lots of Sg cars there and shd be safe but still practise basic precaution. Parking is FOC there. The journey from Woodlands to KL shd takes about maybe 4 to 5hrs on average speed of 110km/hr with a couple of short breaks. Then from KL toll to Genting will be another 1.5hr so in all is about 5.5 to 6.5hrs to reach. As for toll charges is about RM$100-$120 for return. For TP they usually setup near to Melaka after Pago R&R sometimes along the way do look out for opposite vehicles flashing of headlights as they do mean to alert of police stop ahead. I think they will hint you if can settle on the spot and RM50 should be enough.
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Post by DGray on Dec 4, 2010 23:00:36 GMT 8
Since if go holiday, might as well drive relax relax la bro. Dun stress urself and go speeding. \but must go out early la. \then drive and enjoy the scenery.
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Post by LMF on Dec 5, 2010 15:28:17 GMT 8
Your ride, whats the mileage now? did any servicing recently? If so ok la, if not jsut go workshop get your ride checked beside embarking on your journey, any wear n tear just replace, same for fluids Top up your Touch N Go card lor, dump in RM100-120 lor Try, i mean TRY not to speed lor, 100KM/H quite normal la, but watch for signs like high beam from oppo traffic and all lor but as mentioned by the bros here drive safe, relax, enjoy, dun stress tire pressure inflate bit more, for example if u do 220 for front n back for local drive just up to 230-240 for the trip
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Post by markuz on Dec 5, 2010 23:44:24 GMT 8
Thanks to all bros for replying bro sgt1806: thanks for ur valuable technical tips and detail descriptions for the route. bro saniboy/lmf: Mine is OPC..mileage abt 40k+ oni. Jus recently do servicing and changed tire, brake pads. What is the reason for inflating tire pressure abit higher? Comfort? IMHO..i think u dont hv to really commit any traffic offence if they seriously want u to buy them coffee loh...anyway even if they said u are speeding at 1xxkm/h..they also dont show u any proof right? If they happen to "like" ur ride and pick on u...then suay loh... jus remember not to put too much C$$H inside ur wallet..
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Post by LMF on Dec 6, 2010 8:25:42 GMT 8
if u just recently serviced your ride then ok , ready to go liao, just check for any leakage la (peep under car for any fluids stain) or weird sounds la, just in case inflate as in slightly only, not over inflate, my tires all these while under inflate if u inflate bit helps to get better FC also, less rolling resistance , under inflate might result in fast fast heating up of tires from what i read, which is quite dangerous
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Post by DGray on Dec 9, 2010 18:31:25 GMT 8
Then u underinflate. Only lacer do tat. Hehehehe.
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