A Visit To Citroen DS Showroom Pt.2

HI!  Sorry for not posting the last 2 weeks as I was in Perth, Western Australia having my 2 weeks holiday break!  

I thought this post was scheduled for posting last week and didn't realised I forgot to schedule it!  Anyway, while I checking on the Citroen C5 Aircross, I noticed a very bright red car sitting at the back of the showroom.  The Sales rep pointed out that particular car sitting at the back are the DS models.  DS is the luxury arm of Citroen.  The red one caught my interest as it is similar priced as the CITROEN C5 AirCross.  This beautiful red car here is called the DS7 Crossback.  DS7 and C5 uses the same chassis or platform so they are basically the same car with different skin and interior! 

This red DS7 Crossback is the standard model and the price has dropped from BND$48k to BND$39k.  There is a top spec version called the DS7 Crossback Opera, and that will set you BND$51k.  A price discount for Hari Raya promo from BND59k.

The top spec is the one I am interested in as it has all the bells & whistles.  It has over the standard version a Panaromic roof, 360 camera, Night vision, full leather seats, Focal sound system, massage front seats and best of them all is the B.R.M clock!

A Visit To CITROEN DS Showroom Pt.1

A few weeks ago I was window shopping at Times Square.  Little did I know there was a Citroen DS road show going on there.  I was caught by a very red/orange car on the show floor.  It was this latest Citroen C5 Aircross that was recently launched in Europe back in March!  I was surprised it reached Brunei so soon!

The car is really attractive in my opinion.  I didn't take much time checking it out  as I was with my family.  So I took a quick visit to the Citroen DS showroom at Beribi recently so I can take a closer look at the car.  First thing I asked the friendly salesman was how much it cost OTR.  This car is currently on Raya Promo and you can driveaway for BND$39k+++!  

That is really a great deal!  I am having a serious thought about this car and as many of you know I am currently putting my MINI Countryman S up for sale!

The car has a 1.6turbo (180hp) engine mated to a 6 speed auto transmission.  It is a 2WD model only though and can seat 5 full adults with ease.  Surprising the back seats is big enough to fit me!  I am 6" feet tall and I still have tons of headroom and knee space.  The car came with full LCD instrument cluster and second LCD center console screen.  And it has APPLE Carplay and Andriod Auto too. Interior has a very European design cue and those who loves the new BMW and Mercedes Benz current design will fall in love with the C5 Aircross.

Check out the cool 3D rear lamp design!

Two is better then one LCD

Here are some colors for you to choose

I am really interested in this particular car and hopefully my car will be sold so I can have this beautiful CITROEN in my driveway.

Project : W210 - Front Passenger Door Latch Replaced

Here is another defective part I had it replaced recently.  This particular part is called the door latch as you can see the picture below.  The part are made of  part plastic and metal.  As many W210 owner will tell you, the entire plastic parts of W210 are prone to break easily.  And this is what happen to my car.  

While I was working on the front passenger door panel,  the door latch was jammed in a position where I have to use brute force to unjam the door handle.  I had learned from this experience to never use force on plastic parts especially on a old Merz.  The plastic part of the door latch broke into a few pieces and I have to tow my car to JATI Transport to have the door open professional! 

When it was returned back to me I quickly order the parts from eBay for around BND$150.00 and quickly got it replaced when it arrived!  Lucikly this door latch is easily available or else it would cost be BND$600 to have it replaced with OEM and labour charges. 

The broken door latch went straight to the bin!

 I never would thought this kind of part will break so easily especially given its a German car.   Hopefully the other 3 doors is going to last longer then the front passenger door!

Project : W210 - Door Card Removal

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Here are some parts of the car that most people might not be bother to do it when they are restoring their old car, the door clips and tabs! All 4 door cards on my W210 are not properly clipped because the glue that came from the factory had harden.  Which mean all the clips are loose from the door cards

I have to remove all door cards to try to glue all of it back to the original position! Or else it will vibrate internally when I closed any of the 4 doors!

The black parts are the clips for the tabs.

The white part is the tabs which most of them broke when I tried to removed from the door cards.  Luckily I ordered a set of tabs from online and will have all of them replaced when it landed.

For now I will put back all my door cards back to the door as I still need to paint this car.  Not to mention I will properly replace all the speakers in the car as most of them are showing its age.  Once everything doesn't require anymore removal of door card then I will have all tabs and clips properly clipped and glued.  This is to minimize more damages on the clips and tabs!

Project : W210 - Replacing The Wheel Caps

Another to-do-list done again for Project : W210.  The wheel caps I bought back in UK had finally replaced the worn OEM wheel caps.  Check it out!

Here are the old OEM wheel caps.  Yes there are more then 20years old! The chrome and color is so worn off even the plastic is starting to crack!

Project : W210 - Side Indicators Replacement

Here is another update on the exterior of my W210.  Back in early 2018 I bought a set of side indicators to replaced the worn OEM side indicators.  I finally got both replaced!  Check out the two pictures below.  I think the tinted black looks really good on silver car.  Hopefully it will looks good on the new color scheme I have plan for this car!

Remember the worn side indicator that was broken?  Well I got a set of original replacement kit from JATI Transports for BND$20.00  I have them replaced by myself as it is a simple task to do by anyone.

I am so glad the side indicator works when I turn on the emergency blinker!  Another need-to-do list ticked!

Am enjoying doing this project car but I have to apologise as it is very slow in progress. 

Car Spotting In Brunei - 2019 Mercedes Benz G-Klasses AMG G63

Holy cow, a 2019 G63 has been spotted.  Thanks to #dani_irfan for sharing these pictures to #axtelwong so that axtelwong can share it to me and in return I can share it with u guys!

Please follow them on Instagram as they have tons of car spotting contents that you won't be disappointed!

Project : W210 - Newly Restore Headlamps

Woohoo!  Finally got all the headlamp cables problem fixed and repaired!  Even the headlamps get a new leash of life!  All the bulbs for both headlamps and spot lamps had been replaced with the bulbs I bought online!  I let you guys be the judge from the pictures below

Yes there are some bluish tint on the bulbs.  I think it looks just fine.  Not too much and perfect for old car like this W210.  Both the orange indicators got a new set of bulbs I bought from HUAHO for BND$1.50 each.

Soon this car will be heading to the paint booth.  Hopefully before the end of 2019!