Product Review - RAIN-X Wipers!

 Just bought these sets for my Nissan and Porsche.  I was planning to get the PIAA wiper but decided to give RAIN-X a try.  This cost me BND$12.50each from any HuaHo Department.  I bought two 21" for Porsche front windscreen and one 18" for Nissan rear screen.  

These wipers were easy to fit and took me less then 1minute per wiper.  After the installation,  I did a test run on all wipers and works just fine.  Now we will see how long these wipers will last.  I had PIAA wipers installed on the front windscreen of my Nissan ER34 and it lasted more then 8 years! 

The rear wiper I just replaced is actually the original wiper from Nissan factory when I first got that car.  LOL and that was exactly 13years ago and it was never needed to be replace till now.

The Display that Caught my attention!

When a car caught your attention, you cannot stop thinking about it.  You will go online or showroom and research as much as you can.  This particular Jeep Grand Cherokee 2012 on displayed at HuaHo Manggis Mall back in June was the one that caught my attention. While my wife was shopping at a pharmacy, I was wondering around nearby shops and noticed a car on display just outside the Mall.  I walked toward it and noticed it was a Grand Cherokee.  At first glance, it wasn't love at first sight nevertheless I asked my wife to check it out when she was done with her shopping.  She agreed it was a very nice SUV.   On the same day, I went home and do a quick research about the Jeep Grand Cherokee online.  This is when I came across the new facelift Jeep SRT 2014 edition.  The more I read the more my interest for this car grew.  The next day I called up my salesman who I bought my Dodge Journey from and asked about the price.  And this is how I ended up buying the JEEP SRT!

MINI Saved by Run-Flat Tires!

Last week, my wife had a flat on her Countryman's.  Thank god the car original tires are fitted with run-flat tires.  So instead of me going over to her workplace for wheel change, I had her drove back the car from work.  The car even instruct the driver to drive cautiously and no more then 80km/hr.  Once I got the car and checked the condition, I found out the front left tire had worn from the inside and created a big hole hence the puncture.   The following day I drove to one of my favorite tire shop and had two very worn tires changed!  The new tires doesn't have run-flat though. Why? Because are damn expensive to replace!

SRT Jeep Leather Key Fob

Woot!  Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT first accessory!  Well it just a puny leather key fob that has carbon fibre looks on the outer layer.  Got this for less then $20 bucks including shipping from eBay.  Quality is top notch and fits like a glove!

Mercedes Benz 350SL

I was at Jati Transport last week with my friend.  He has to drop his car off for part replacement.  This beauty caught my eye when I was strolling in the showroom.   This is the latest SL from Mercedes-Benz and this here is the SL350(lowest engine spec).  Those of you who has deeper pocket can go for the SL500 or SL600.  For those who has even deeper pocket can go for the AMG SL63!  This particular model shown here cost $206,000 showroom price!  For this price the car does come loaded with features and options.   I was kinda disappointed with the interior space though.

Re-Fresh ER34 - NPC 10" Organic Clutch Installed!

Another update on ER34 Re-Fresh!  Just sent my car yesterday to Camden new workshop located behind Gadong Shell Station to have the NPC Clutch replaced.  Remember the NPC clutch I bought back in May?  Yeap, yesterday I finally had the chance to send the car to the workshop thanks to Wong Workshop who took his sweet time to finishe my ER34.

The installation cost me $180 bucks and I also gave the ER34 a full general engine services.  After that I sent the car to air-con specialist to have the air-con pump checked.  Hopefully will get the car back by Tuesday next week so I can try the test the NPC Organic clutch!

The price $180 consists of 3 mechanic dropping down the gearbox and replacing the organic clutch

Lead mechanic Ah Fong(far right)

JEEP SRT checking out on ER34

My Fifth Ride, 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Interior

Here are some interior shots!

Interior Data:

• Full leather Interior with Suede
• Ventilated Front Seats and Rear Seats
• SRT Steering Wheel
• 7" LCD Instrumental Cluster
• 8.4" UConnect with SRT Performance Page
• Harmon Kardon 825watts 19 Speakers w/10"Subwoofer
• Carbon Fibre Surrounds

Safety Data:

• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Forward Collision Warning
• ParkSense Front and Rear
• Multi Stage Airbags
• ParkView Rear Camera
• Hill Start Assist

  

Big and Bulky SRT Steering Wheel

SRT Bucket Seats

Center Console with UConnect 8.4"

8 Speed Transmission with Select Trac and Launch Control!

Real Carbon Fibre Trims

SRT Performance Pages

Horsepower, Torque, 0-100km/hr, 0-400m and others

CommandView Twin Panel Panoromic Roof

My Fifth Ride, 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Exterior

Here are some photos I took recently outside my home.  Not really satisfy with the backdrop so am planning to take the SRT out to another venue for a nicer backdrop.  Below are also some information I put up for those who are not familiar with the SRT Jeep products.  

Performance Data:-

• HEMI V8 6.4litre
• 470Horsepower
• 630Nm Torque
• 8 Speed Auto Transmission with Shift Synchro
• Paddle Shifter
• 20"x10" Spider Monkey" Black Chrome Forged Wheels
• 295/45ZR20 Pirelli Scorpion Verde Performance Runflat Tires
• 6 Pots Brembo Caliper(F) and 4 Pots Brembo Caliper(R)
• Bilstein Adaptive Suspensions
• Brake Air Duct
• Twin Hood Scoops
• Launch Control

Exterior Equipment:-

• Auto Liftgate
• 2014 LED Front and Rear Lamps
• DRL
• Radar Cruise Control
• Panoramic Roof