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Post by khaiza on Mar 10, 2012 13:17:45 GMT 8
I will be driving up to kuantan with my rio. Is there any tips that i need to take note of for the long journey? Thx Attachments:
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Post by WarderZ on Mar 11, 2012 2:50:43 GMT 8
Two years back went to Pahang and last December went up a bit further to Terengganu. My tip for you is to please....... update your GPS map if you are using one. And secondly, make sure your spare tyre is pumped up and ready for any contingency as mine was useful for my last trip. Lat but not least, plan ur stopping/resting/makan points wisely cause you dun want to waste time on stopping too much. Well, enjoy ur trip and like the MALAYSIAN's always say, "PANDU CERMAT, JIWA SELAMAT, BERHATI HATI DI JALAN RAYA." MAJULAH SUKAN UNTUK NEGARA....hehe
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Post by nakshire on Mar 11, 2012 17:44:47 GMT 8
use small road instead of NSHW. it's a real thrill to use those roads. go under GPS settings to turn to avoid highway.
Kuantan has a lot of changes lately. remember to update the map. if not u will end up driving 20km for a u-turn like I did
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Post by nakshire on Mar 11, 2012 17:47:23 GMT 8
also, get 2 drivers to alternate. u cannot hold it for long even with those exciting bends!
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Post by khaiza on Mar 15, 2012 5:15:14 GMT 8
Thank for the advice... Alamak i b alone as we be driving up with two cars.. Feeling excited and scared at the same time... #abt pumping the tyres, what is the psi that i have to set b4 pumping.. As normally the workshop guy will do it for me... Thx once again...
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Post by nakshire on Mar 15, 2012 8:47:49 GMT 8
i dunno for Rio, but for me, my tyres were at 200. Set it low for better traction
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Post by WarderZ on Mar 20, 2012 0:56:50 GMT 8
It all depends on the size of ur tires as well as the size of ur rims. Dun over do it or u might lose traction.
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Post by madblues29 on Mar 26, 2012 22:55:23 GMT 8
No worries, I've driven up north to Lost World of Tambun, Ipoh, Perak. RIO can take that distance with confidence.
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Post by unocvin on Mar 27, 2012 13:05:31 GMT 8
most have covered the basics like spare tyre, jump cable, water..assuming your car is in good mechanical condition with regular on-time servicing. If this is your very first time doing long driving on old truck trunk roads, then ensure you are mentally alert at all times: - Do not eat heavy meals during your break, sleepy lah. - Most roads are single or dual lanes, so be patient before overtaking, especially at blind crests. - Watch the road signs for school zone where posted speed is 30km/h, also double continuous parallel lines denoting no overtaking. Very troublesome if LCP Razak stops you ..I know that from personal experience!! Please keep to the posted speed limit to avoid hassles and also safety ..too many goats/buffalos/people/motorbikes with little predictability of their behaviour in kampung area.
Enjoy the drive! Beyond Kuantan, certain stretch brings you to about 50m of the South China Sea ..if you head further north near Kota Bahru, there are costal kampungs right at the edge of the sea.
Another good drive is the E-W highway from Perak ...I rate the stretch over Hulu Perak a better drive than the costal Rd 3 you are going on but it's good nontheless.
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