Altis owner club

last SG · 2004-02-20T23:20:55+00:00

Getting my family's one soon too.. Just wondering what you guys will advice to coat the new car with... to protect the paintwork and the shine?

speedygonzales SG

hey simcity, is this the 1st time the water vapour has appeared? did u do anything to prevent or clear up the vapour?

suzteelortis SG

Anybody been to Ric Tat b4?
Heard there's quite a handful of toyota car accessories ard....
Been looking for the side visor with corolla altis on it
Anyone noe where to get it?
Thanks in advance.... Shocked

toyota_lover SG

This club have any outing or overseas rounding?
Just curious... Question

deepakvali SG

to answer the question on what is "Pinging" and how it sounds like....

it sounds like marbles in the engine, but ur ICE has to be turned off as the "ping" sound is very soft in my case, u actually need to concentrate to pick it up....

"ping" could happen when:

1. Lower octane fuel is used
2. may happen with light throttle, usually with full throttle as what i described above when I do sudden depression of my accelerator pedal
3. Compression Ratio too high & ignition timing too advanced (highly unlikely in our case)

I think our ALTIS has knock sensors to counter the "pinging" problem...anyone can confirm if knock sensors are present?

deepakvali SG

i took some pictures of my headlights with the water vapour to make some noise to BM as it is very difficult to coincide water vapour in headlights and appointment with BM. Cannot gurantee the water vapour will not dry up, so I took pictures as evidence.

i will call them later today to see what can be done to rectify it.

Toyota_supporter SG

Mr. Green

Maybe can drive over to Sentosa for a start.

y720 SG

i suggest you check with BM about the ping sound too. i still dun hear it without ICE on. after all, the car is supposed to be compatible with fuel 95 as described in the specs.

deepakvali SG

no worries. i did read somewhere in the manual before it may "ping" a little and that is normal, which is what is happening, on RON98, the problem is less apparent.

to get the engine to "ping" is not so easy, somewhat like buying 4D. u have to be pretty light on the accelerator and find a decent gradient to creep up, especially with mass loaded.... anyway can ignore that... Smile just wanna share with u guys on RON95.

i called BM regarding the water vapour in my headlights, gave me some c*ck reply saying its normal if the vapour goes away after 3 ~ 4 days...and due to the temperature difference, water vapour will form....hahaha...taking me for a ride.

i will be making my way down tomorrow morning for a face to face talk.....

bsl SG

Water vapour in headlamp housing is NOT normal. Insist for replacement!
I had mine changed in my previous corolla.
Shocked

simcity SG

Wanna go down together as mine also has the same problem? Which centre r u going to?? My contact is 92952882. Thx.

garth SG

I also face water vapour problems in the headlights, even after hand carwash.
The water vapour is present in both sides, but the right side is worse.

I find this problem strange as quite a few people got this problem on the right side.

If this is the case, it could be a design problem. I will be going to have my car serviced on Friday, I will check with them personally also.

sumit SG

Went to RicTat today......they actually carry only grnuine toyota parts/accessories. Was very happy with the service.

I guess...its worthwhile paying a bit extra for the genuine accessories.....peace of mind Smile

Toyota_supporter SG

Mr. Green

I have checked mine and dont seem to have this problem.
This is not normal. some leakage somewhere.
Should ask for replacement.

Is no use talking to the SE, they are only interested in sales.
Once sales is done, dont expect too mcuh from them.
Go to the repair workshop at Leng Kee, opposite the show room.
The service man will be able to advise, they are more knowledgeable.

Mr. Green

Toyota_supporter SG

Mr. Green

But I suggest you guys call up the service centre to ask first.
Not sure if they only handle big items. I had my front windscreen
changed there due to delamination problem. see earlier threads.

The service man are polite and professional there.

deepakvali SG

okie, i made my way to BM this morning, they have acknowledged the problem and will place an order for my Right Headlight assembly.

it will be replaced during my 10000km servicing.

bsl SG

Mr. Green Good for you. The service staff are helpful.

bsl SG

Hi toyota supported,
sorry if I may ask. Embarassed What is delamination of windscreen?

El Nino SG

hi

i'm new here. juz went to view the altis a few days back. some of you are rite, the wood grain sucks. thinking of getting the basic model but would love to have the leather seats. any idea where can i get leather seats done outside where it is cheap and good? Laughing

toyota_lover SG

You can try TOMO leather seats. Think abt $950.

Btw, anyone knows how come nissan sunny have such a heavy FC? Due to weight difference? It cost abt $4k cheaper than Altis.

toyota_lover SG

To all Altis owners, anyone face these following problems after driving Altis for a few months?

1) Hear wind sound from window (lousy insulation)
2) noisy engine (lousy mounting)
3) braking got sound from brake disc.
4) vibration on high speed (150km/h)
5) water vapour in head lamp (like very common)

Btw, how you guys rate Altis over nissan sunny?

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