My New Honda City in White - The Albus

[pavi]

Hello Pavi,
Mine is 2011 honda city S model,its done 64000 Km, yes ofcorse its not easy to maintain the paint in kerala condition where you get more rain, i do polishing every 6month, i have a friend here who running a painting and service shop, he do the work well everytime when i go there, ofcorse i wash the car atleast one time a week,i use car shampoo for wash montly one time only,better avoid using shampoo or any chemical stuffs often every wash,its slowly make down your car paint.

I salute you for maintaining you car in such a mint condition. I do wash my car once in a week with Meguiars car wash and wax often using formula1 carnauba wax. I do have a strong feeling that prev. gen Honda City has better paint quality compared to the current gen. Honda City's pathetic paint quality (one simple wipe - scratches everywhere). https://www.google.com/search?q=meguiars&spell=1&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwitvKrVyYrKAhVU1GMKHbgADTcQvwUIGigA

 

[Jijomthw]

I salute you for maintaining you car in such a mint condition. I do wash my car once in a week with Meguiars car wash and wax often using formula1 carnauba wax. I do have a strong feeling that prev. gen Honda City has better paint quality compared to the current gen. Honda City's pathetic paint quality (one simple wipe - scratches everywhere). https://www.google.com/search?q=meguiars&spell=1&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwitvKrVyYrKAhVU1GMKHbgADTcQvwUIGigA

Yes pavi, its really a challenge to keep our car well maintain,specially paint part.
Now a days some manufactures concentrate for new features and designs only ,not the paint quality or body metal quality (not all manufactures).
I seen doctor already explained in his articles how maintain a car paint part,its very import Where and how you parking your car, if you are not taking care when you park car in outdoor then there will be a chance to get problems,also its very importent how you wash and clean your car,the quality of meterial for cleaning,if you wash or clean your car rough way it will affect your car paint, i noticed some people even dont care the cloths which they are using for cleaning,if you use a cloth which are dusty it will chance to get scratches your paint, always use clean cloth and some special cloths are available in market for car cleaning,i think doctor already explained these all in his article,please read and follow the steps, wishing you all the best.

 

[pavi]

Yes pavi, its really a challenge to keep our car well maintain,specially paint part.
Now a days some manufactures concentrate for new features and designs only ,not the paint quality or body metal quality (not all manufactures).
I seen doctor already explained in his articles how maintain a car paint part,its very import Where and how you parking your car, if you are not taking care when you park car in outdoor then there will be a chance to get problems,also its very importent how you wash and clean your car,the quality of meterial for cleaning,if you wash or clean your car rough way it will affect your car paint, i noticed some people even dont care the cloths which they are using for cleaning,if you use a cloth which are dusty it will chance to get scratches your paint, always use clean cloth and some special cloths are available in market for car cleaning,i think doctor already explained these all in his article,please read and follow the steps, wishing you all the best.

I have gone through all his (Dr.Mudhan's) threads. I am following the below steps in maintaining my black car.
1. Wash once in a week using car wash and micro fiber cloths (mostly - depends on the amount of dirt). I have kept separate clothes for upper and lower part of the car. Following the two bucket method. Used to wake up early to wash the car as I could wash before it is hot. Washing could take almost 1.5 hours, and wiping with micro fiber towels would take another 30 mins.
2. Waxing very often as the paint is prone to scratches. (will take almost an hour).
3. Have covered car parking area at home.
4. Going to office early just to get the covered parking area.
5. Carrying out interior cleaning very often.

But even after doing all these and taking the extra effort to maintain my car, I feel really sad to say that "My car is not loving me back as I do". Yes, cost cutting is taking the manufacturers to a new level of 'cheapness'. But do we have a perfect choice now a days?? I would say a big NO!!! because of the below points.
1. VW/SKODA - great to drive cars, DSG gear box options, but but but *ASS sucks which makes the ownership experience worse.
2. Honda/Maruti Suzuki - going in the same way of cost cuttings, sea of features but God only knows if they would work after some time. But *ASS is good.
3. Hyundai - was a 'feature king' once, making 'bling' cars with 'not good' ride and handling. *ASS is good.
4. Fiat/GM- Do I need to say anything?
5. Tata - improvement is visible in their products, but *ASS!!!!!
6. Renault/Nissan - Good cars, with average *ASS.

So going by the above points I would rate Indian car market (customers) as 'Forgiving' even though others rate as 'demanding'. Let's hope the good times would come (hopefully before we die).

*ASS - after sales and service

 

[Jijomthw]

Hello doctor and friends,
Iam looking a BMW style tail light assembly for my car,please let me know if any one knows where i can find this model in reasonable price,i found this type of lights in aliexpress and ebay but the price is really too high,i had a talk with a guy who have a shop of accessories,he asked me 12k for left and right side light.
I am uploading a picture of those tail light model.

 

[manish12345]

View attachment 189510 Hello doctor and friends,
Iam looking a BMW style tail light assembly for my car,please let me know if any one knows where i can find this model in reasonable price,i found this type of lights in aliexpress and ebay but the price is really too high,i had a talk with a guy who have a shop of accessories,he asked me 12k for left and right side light.
I am uploading a picture of those tail light model.

If those are new tail lamp assembly's then 12k is good price!!

 

[ice_wise]

View attachment 189510 Hello doctor and friends,
Iam looking a BMW style tail light assembly for my car,please let me know if any one knows where i can find this model in reasonable price,i found this type of lights in aliexpress and ebay but the price is really too high,i had a talk with a guy who have a shop of accessories,he asked me 12k for left and right side light.
I am uploading a picture of those tail light model.

Price is 10-12k only for these taillights. What is your location? If around Delhi, then you can get them for a bit lesser.

 

[Jijomthw]

Price is 10-12k only for these taillights. What is your location? If around Delhi, then you can get them for a bit lesser.

Iam from kerala, can you please tell me where its available in delhi and the cost of the lights?

 

[ice_wise]

Iam from kerala, can you please tell me where its available in delhi and the cost of the lights?

Not worth buying from here. You will get at max. 1k saving in Delhi and it is better if you get from there only.

In Delhi, Karol Bagh and Moolchand have good car accessory markets.

 

[Essarr]

....a new level of 'cheapness'.... and... *ASS

I tend to agree - they don't make them as good as they once use to.... and the ASS is getting bad-ASSed.

My saga: on 27th Dec my car, after having stood in 15" of flood waters for 5 or 6 days (Chennai) would not shift into gear (it started with the first turn of the key after 30 days of being just parked). Ceased clutch, I presume. Honda RSA (Road Side Assistance-Delhi) helped me tow the car to a Service Center. After it was towed I called the dealer to whom the car was suppose to be taken to. After a 3 hours of efforts on the phone, I finally got in touch with the Service in-charge, and these are the actual (recorded) statements he made:

"....we have more than 600 flood affected cars on our hand, so what do you expect...."
"....no, your car will not even be looked at for another 4 or 5 days... forget any possibility of any early delivery....."
"....we don't have any covered parking area, your car will have to be out in the open field until we bring it in...."

At no time did he ask for my name, address or about the car's model, number-plate, etc. Today, after 8 days, I am not sure where my car is, or even if it is with the dealer who is supposed to have received it because it was towed away by a contract third party towers (and I can't get in touch with anyone).

I have written to Katsushi Inoue (Pres/CEO Honda India). No response to this date (4th Jan). We'll see.

 

[pavi]

Anybody having first hand experience with Federal tyres?

 

[pavi]

Guys, I am planning to upsize my car tyres and planning to get alloy wheels too (15X6.5J). I have finalized on the tyre size to be 195/60/15. My cousin suggested me Kenda tyres as he has good experience with them. They are cheap (Chinese) retailing at Rs.3500/tyre where the same size Michelin would be costing rs.5900/tyre. Nothing is decided on brand selection, but I would like to know if any one of you does have an experience with Kenda tyres.

Note : I have not finalized on Kenda tyres, just seeking an opinion from people (if any) who have used them on their cars.

 

[Raj M]

Hello raj,
I think better you go for full unit dvd system which comes with camera option,so that make your car interior special feel.
Recently i got the android DVD system from aliexpress, which comes with panel,got a night vision camera and 8gb navigation card, ofcorse it will be a stress to buy a costly iteam from aliexpress, fortunatly i got my dvd system safely,indian customs charged 4k duty, tottal i spent 24k for get my iteam in my door, used DHL courier, you can get same windows system which are more cheap than android, my advice better go with android so you can download any application from play store,well, sure google map:)android are more faster than windows too, easy to use,etc..
If you are only looking screen(mirror type) with camera,there is lot of products available in market,its cost around 3-5k.
I have a screen without camera,which i used in my honda city, now i got the new android unit so iam planing to sale it.
Your second question regarding about projector lamp, yes its really possible to install projector lamp, 3 inch is better for honda city, you can find xenon projector lamp in aliexpress,around 4k for set, its comes different models,angel light with projector lens.
I am also planing to fix a xenon projector lamp soon,i already had a talk with a guy who doing this work well, he said he can do its for 6k without harm any orginal wire,i seen his somework and really satisfied,
Normally they didnt get any complain,because i knew some people who already installed xenon projector lamp for there cars one year ago.hope this advices will help you to find the right choice.

Hello Pavi,
Mine is 2011 honda city S model,its done 64000 Km, yes ofcorse its not easy to maintain the paint in kerala condition where you get more rain, i do polishing every 6month, i have a friend here who running a painting and service shop, he do the work well everytime when i go there, ofcorse i wash the car atleast one time a week,i use car shampoo for wash montly one time only,better avoid using shampoo or any chemical stuffs often every wash,its slowly make down your car paint.

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hello Raj,
Here is some pictures of my android DVD unit, i am still not installed my DVD on my car.

Thanks a lot Jijomthw !
I too explored the 2 din DVD+GPS option from Aliexpress. But there are so many to choose from...though the specifications are more or less same, the price is varying from US $ 250 to US $ 500 excluding shipping charge. Also I did not find any user feedback in any of those ad urls. Moreover as it needs the existing unit to be discarded so I was exploring the rear view monitor + GPS unit as an add on. Please share the product ad url from which you bought and also any other if shortlisted by you. Will this 2 din android DVD+GPS unit improve the sound quality of my VMT (with sunroof) which has 4 speakers and 2 tweeters factory fitted? Or I need to upgrade the speakers also to Pioneer/JBL for better audio experience?
Whether your DVD+Navi system has Tyre pressure Monitor feature?
You may please review and comment about this ad: Capacitive Touch Screen Two Din 8 Inch Car DVD Player For HONDA City With GPS Bluetooth IPOD TV Radio V CDC Maps-in Car DVD from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

Regarding the Head Light, I am particularly interested in the setup seen as in the below pic posted @ team-bhp. It says the total cost of the setup consisting of the 35W 4300k H4 HID Bulbs + 3.0 inch projector lens with angel eyes + DRL LED + Matt Black Paint on the Reflectors + Fitting is 16K INR View attachment 189869
Regards, Raj

 

[Jijomthw]

Thanks a lot Jijomthw !
I too explored the 2 din DVD+GPS option from Aliexpress. But there are so many to choose from...though the specifications are more or less same, the price is varying from US $ 250 to US $ 500 excluding shipping charge. Also I did not find any user feedback in any of those ad urls. Moreover as it needs the existing unit to be discarded so I was exploring the rear view monitor + GPS unit as an add on. Please share the product ad url from which you bought and also any other if shortlisted by you. Will this 2 din android DVD+GPS unit improve the sound quality of my VMT (with sunroof) which has 4 speakers and 2 tweeters factory fitted? Or I need to upgrade the speakers also to Pioneer/JBL for better audio experience?
Whether your DVD+Navi system has Tyre pressure Monitor feature?
You may please review and comment about this ad: Capacitive Touch Screen Two Din 8 Inch Car DVD Player For HONDA City With GPS Bluetooth IPOD TV Radio V CDC Maps-in Car DVD from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

Regarding the Head Light, I am particularly interested in the setup seen as in the below pic posted @ team-bhp. It says the total cost of the setup consisting of the 35W 4300k H4 HID Bulbs + 3.0 inch projector lens with angel eyes + DRL LED + Matt Black Paint on the Reflectors + Fitting is 16K INR View attachment 189869
Regards, Raj

Hello raj,
Your first question about the dvd with gps system,i seen your Link which you post here, my personal advice go with Android only, windows are not use and friendly like android,also you can download any application from google play store which is more advantage,Here iam posting a link which i bought from aliexpress, its android and this seller is really good and you can buy from him very confidently,

http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/7121707063.html?orderId=71183112048552

If you are intrested to buy this unit then contact him. Maybe you can tell him my name ,he will give you a discount cause he promised me a discount for next shopping,maybe you can use that offer.
You no need to change speakers cause this dvd unit give you a good sound out put so dont worry about that.there will be a option for buy bluetooth scanner tool,that scan your car almost every function,if you want you can buy this tool together from this unit and this seller having that bluetooth scanner.

Your second question about project lamp and DRL, i think 16 k is very hig rate for those fittings cause i had a talk with a guy here and he giving same fitting projector lamp with led DRL for 10K,try to find some other guys who doing same fittings.
Hope this information will help you,Have a good day .

 

[Raj M]

Hello raj,
Your first question about the dvd with gps system,i seen your Link which you post here, my personal advice go with Android only, windows are not use and friendly like android,also you can download any application from google play store which is more advantage,Here iam posting a link which i bought from aliexpress, its android and this seller is really good and you can buy from him very confidently,

Wholesale Product Snapshot Product name is 2 Din Car DVD Player for HONDA CITY Android OS stereo headunit gps navigation system with 2008-2013 3G Radio WiFi Bluetooth

If you are intrested to buy this unit then contact him. Maybe you can tell him my name ,he will give you a discount cause he promised me a discount for next shopping,maybe you can use that offer.
You no need to change speakers cause this dvd unit give you a good sound out put so dont worry about that.there will be a option for buy bluetooth scanner tool,that scan your car almost every function,if you want you can buy this tool together from this unit and this seller having that bluetooth scanner.

Your second question about project lamp and DRL, i think 16 k is very hig rate for those fittings cause i had a talk with a guy here and he giving same fitting projector lamp with led DRL for 10K,try to find some other guys who doing same fittings.
Hope this information will help you,Have a good day .

Hi Jijomthw,
At the outset thanks for the nice gesture.
The price of the product in the link that you have shared is US $ 348 i.e. INR 23316 (including shipping) plus your stated custom 4K totals 27.3K whereas you mentioned your net expense to be 24K. Did he give you 3.3K discount and promised further discount in the next shopping? At one place it says:Out Power: 4X50W and below in another section it says:Max Audio Output: 4 X 45W. Hope you got this clarified.
Whether the CPU is dual core / quad core? And its speed ? The OS is Android 4.1. Can it be upgraded to 4.4 or higher ? I shall keenly await your feedback about this product post installation and usage.
Please have a look at the product in the below url and comment.
1024*600 Quad Core 8 Inch Car DVD Player Android 4.4.4 For Honda City 1.5L 2008 2012 GPS Navigation Bluetooth 16GB Nand Ipod-in Car DVD from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group
Regarding the headlight, whether the HID is also included in the net 10K that you have mentioned. As you are also interested in changing the head light to HID with 3 inch projector with angel eye and DRL, please share more once you finalize/buy.

 

[Jijomthw]

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Hi Jijomthw,
At the outset thanks for the nice gesture.
The price of the product in the link that you have shared is US $ 348 i.e. INR 23316 (including shipping) plus your stated custom 4K totals 27.3K whereas you mentioned your net expense to be 24K. Did he give you 3.3K discount and promised further discount in the next shopping? At one place it says:Out Power: 4X50W and below in another section it says:Max Audio Output: 4 X 45W. Hope you got this clarified.
Whether the CPU is dual core / quad core? And its speed ? The OS is Android 4.1. Can it be upgraded to 4.4 or higher ? I shall keenly await your feedback about this product post installation and usage.
Please have a look at the product in the below url and comment.
1024*600 Quad Core 8 Inch Car DVD Player Android 4.4.4 For Honda City 1.5L 2008 2012 GPS Navigation Bluetooth 16GB Nand Ipod-in Car DVD from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group
Regarding the headlight, whether the HID is also included in the net 10K that you have mentioned. As you are also interested in changing the head light to HID with 3 inch projector with angel eye and DRL, please share more once you finalize/buy.

Hello raj,
Yes i got some discount from him and got a store coupon 10$ discount too, sometimes they have store discount coupon, you can ask him some discounts.
About the spund output iam getting a good output and no need to change my speakers,they actually.its dual core processor with android.i really didnt try the updates of android cause now iam in out of station for 2 months,i think its possible for android.
About projector lamp with DRL i was talking to a guy here and he told me he can give that for 10k,projector (3inch)+ DRL,fittings included. if you want only projector then cost 7k,i seen his work and really satisfied,iam planing to do projector lamp soon.yes this all include he offerd that price, 3inch projector lamp plus LED DRL.