Stock car... no more !

I've received a call from Drivers' Corner (DC) yesterday to inform that my Mugen Spoiler has arrived!! It's not even 2 weeks from the day i place my order! This is superb customer expectation management =) I can't wait to have my spoiler installed!

Today after work, i went straight down to DC. It took them just slightly over 30mins to get my spoiler up! Am i impressed or what!

Here's how my car look now:




In additional, i've installed blue LEDs in the interior

Blue interior LEDs


Blue keyhole LED

The keyhole LED deals a damage of $30 and the interior LED (comes with a 2-way switch) for both driver's and passenger's side deals $40 (after discount)

Next Mod - Rims?

While still waiting for my Mugen Spoiler to arrive, i am already looking at the next mod that i'm gonna make - what kinda rims i wanna change. As this mod is most likelt to deal me much more damage, it will more likely to happen after end March 2009 (pending on bonus - if there is any...)

I did some comparison on the rims that i might be getting but i guess the most important factor of the rim is that it must be lightweight - around 6kg.

The current stock rims of my Honda Jazz 2009 is about 9kg each.
The difference in weight of the rims will be (9kg - 6kg) x 4 = 12kg lighter!!

Here's some 'artist' (done by me) impression of how my car will look like:


My Stock Car


Added Mugen Spoiler


WedsSport SA-70 - Bronze Painted


OZ Racing Ultraleggera HLT


Gram Lights - 57Optimise

There's more to come...

My 1st Mod - Mugen Spoiler

I have finally decided to do something about my very stock Honda Jazz today

Just this afternoon, i went down to Drivers Corner @ No. 18 Lim Tua Tow Road to place my order for my car's very 1st modification - Mugen Spoiler.

Actually, I have always liked both the Modulo and Mugen Spoilers. It has proven to be a very tough choice to make and i spent a whole hour+ at the shop before confirming my order (i have been a tough customer to please but the guy who served me have been very patient and friendly).

Both spoilers deals the same damage of S$180.00 (with paint + installation).

The only major cons for Mugen spoiler is that it will hit the radio antenna when boot door is opened, while the Modulo just touches it. The deciding factor was actually based on a comment that my CO made - "You wouldn't want to install a spoiler that no one realises right?" - and so - Mugen was my choice!

Modulo Spoiler:



Mugen Spoiler:



Well, i have paid a deposit for my order and will need for them to ship in the part. So here's the waiting part now....

Shopping @ Autobacs

My first visit to Autobacs @ Bukit Batok and i'm very impressed by the wide range of car accessories / equipments / services that they have!



I managed to find those car care items that was recommended to me by some of the GE Club pals during the car wash meetup


ArmourAll Leather Care Gel - NTUC: $17.12 Vs Autobacs: $14.53 (discounted)


Rain.X Repellent - NTUC: $11.80 Vs Autobacs: $12.48


Rain.X Glass Cleaner - NTUC: $9.99 Vs Autobacs: $9.22

Seems like the normal priced products are comparable to NTUC while those on special discounts are a great buy! I'll definitely be back for more of those items on special discounts!!

CNY Car Wash Session

My 1st car wash session with GE Club Folks from the West!

Event: CNY kilat kilat Car Wash session
Location: Block 450A MSCP Deck 4B, Choa Chu Kang Ave 4
Date: 24.01.20089 (Saturday)
Time: 9.00am onwards


My Ride


Today's turnout is good


Discoburg and his ride


Everyone almost done washing... TCSS now


My Ride - still looking wet

My 1st 1,000km Servicing @ Kah Motor - Mandai

I've sent my Jazz for her 1st 1,000km servicing @ Kah Motors - Mandai workshop.

The workshop location is kinda off my map (not sure where is Mandai Estate) but luckily it was not tat hard to find

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My appointment was at 1.30pm but i reached there at abt 1pm+. They took abt 10mins before the service advisor came to meet me (i guess it's their lunch time). He was quite clear in explaining the processes and charges and i was told that it would take approx 2 hrs for everything to finish. I had originally wanted to try out their "Priority Service" - where they will complete the servicing within 1 hr but comes with a $10 surcharge, but got to know from the service advisor that i would need to inform them when i was booking the appt... hmm... but seems like i was told otherwise by my agent...

Anyway, here's what i have paid for the 1,000km servicing:
Basic Service (Workmanship) - $20.00
Shell Helix Ultra (ULT-5W-40) - $100.93
Oil Filter - $12.30
Total - $133.23 ($142.56 w/GST)

I remembered that Jack told me that it would be much cheaper (savings of abt $40) to provide them with my own engine oil... Perhaps i should try doing that at the next servicing... Overall, it was quite a good experience @ Kah Motors once again!

GE Club Gathering - Jan 2009

Check out the pics that we took at the 1st GE Club gathering in Jan 2009!!
Was really happy that i went down to be part of the photo shoot! =)


The night before the gathering... Time to take a Bath!


It's time to set off!!


Enjoying the scenic ride


Super nice weather! Even got rainbow


Getting help from BaiBai to stick my numbering..


Concentration at his fullest


Posing with my Number 07


The morning weather is HOT!


Artistic shot of white Jazz/Fit


White Backsides


Blue Backsides


Group Photo


Count the number of Jazz/Fit present!


Last shot of the day.. Me with my Blue Jazz


Random shots taken on that day...

CS-II™ Paint Protection Completed!

It has been a super hectic afternoon @ Ubi today! The traffic @ Ubi is really very heavy, especially with all the roadworks that's going...

My appointment to do PPS for my Honda Jazz was scheduled @ 2pm and i was just about on time when i reached. Prior to handing over my car keys to them, the staff did a thorough screening of my car's exterior and found 3 dents!! OMG, it has been just less than 2 weeks from the day i collected my car and there are 3 dents already!!! I can't believe it!!... (*cursing* stupid inconsiderate drivers/passengers who had to open their doors so wide and hard such that they put dents on my car)...

Thou sadden by the fact that my car has 3 dents, the service that i got @ Unique PPS is simply fantastic! All the staffs there carry a smile everytime i saw them and the waiting area is comfortably furnished with sofa, tv and dvd player for their customers to relax and watch movies while their car is being pampered.

The whole PPS process - inclusive of car wash and the pps coating - took almost 4 hrs to complete. At the end of it, i was given a bottle of car shampoo and pps solution to maintain the shine and gloss of the car.

Another pleasant surprise was awaiting me when i was about to make payment for the whole PPS package. The package price for Honda Jazz is $280 as it is a small car. While talking to the cashier, i was asked whether i was introduced by anyone to do PPS and was told that they are giving a 20% discount if they can verify the details (either name + mobile number or name + car plate) of the introducer!! That makes the whole PPS package @ $224 - a whopping $56 savings!!

So my verdict - I am a very satisfied customer of CS-II PPS and will recommend my frens to them (and my frens will enjoy the 20% discount!). So if you are interested in doing PPS for your car, you can msg me to get my details to get the 20% discount as well =)

Some photos that i took after PPS is done:

CS-II™ Paint Protection Sealant

I have just made an appointment with "Unique (Since 1995) Pte Ltd" to give my car a coat of paint protection (PPS) this coming friday - 9th Jan 2009.

As recommended by my car advisor (Jack), he himself have sent his car to "Unique (Since 1995) Pte Ltd" previously and have gotten a good service from them! Also, according to my own research, this company is a "Recommended Merchant" in http://www.sgcarmart.com/ website as well.

So far, I have heard excellent feedbacks from friends and colleagues about PPS in general and that is why i have decided to give it a try as well.

I'll try to take pictures of my car before and after the PPS to compare the difference. Can't wait man!

More information about PPS and Unique Pte Ltd can be found here: http://www.sgcarmart.com/directory/merchant.php?MID=11487

My Beloved Blue Jazz

The day that i have been waiting for has finally arrived !!!

The arrival of my Cerulean Blue Honda Jazz 2009. I still can't believe that i have actually bought a car!! Am i dreaming?? Well i guess i'm not =)

Here's some photos that i have took with my new car.. and of course my CO... and my car advisor (Jack)


Here's me posing with my car


From left to right: My CO, Me & Jack


See how happy i'm smiling!


Did some photoshop to this picture.. Nice?

Dream come true !

Just 4 days after my 1st trip to Kah Motors and i'm back there again today.

Met up with a very friendly and helpful Kah Motors Sales Agent - Ms Lynn Chua (HP: 97656150). She was recommended by my buddy aka car advisor Jack as she had attended to a few of his friends who went to Kah Motors Showroom @ Alexandra.

Upon reaching there, i managed to test drive the 1.5l Auto version of the Honda Jazz 2009. It was awesome! I simply love the ride. However, the only 'kick' missing then was... manual gear shifting! I would want a manual transmission car if i were to get one.

And guess what!... I actually paid the deposit for a Cerulean Blue Manual Transmission Honda Jazz 1.5l with MoonRoof! It was not so much of an impulse purchase but it's like a dream come true!! The dream of owning my own car =)

Kah Motor Showroom

I have finally made a trip down to Kah Motors showroom today to view the car tat i like - Honda Jazz 2009! (also known as Honda Fit 2009 by Parallel Importers)

Jazz has always been the kind of sporty and compact hatchback that i would like to have as my 1st car... The recent upgraded version of Jazz (from the old 1.4l to the new Jazz 2009 which offers both 1.3l and 1.5l) boosts a much improved engine and more interior room.. Not quite sure if it's the talk of the town but it surely does make my head turn whenever i see one passing by me (Porsche and Lamborghini have the same head turning effect but it's kinda out of the league for me to be able to own one... so let's stick to reality shall we...)

Honda Jazz 2009


Honda Jazz 2009 (1.5l with Panaromic view aka MoonRoof)

Cat A COE @ $2 Only!

The idea of owning a car has been in my mind for more than a year... But after working out my sums, i have been shelving the idea as it seems pretty unlikely for me to be able to save much (for our wedding) if i were to add in the costs of owning a car...

The news of Category A Certificate of Entitlement (COE) reaching a all time low of $2.00 have caught my attention and once again made me want to reconsider buying a car. Thou my dad owns a car but most of the time he will need to use it due to his work commitment as well as community commitments. I am able to make arrangements with him if i really need to use the car but it's often at his expense (meaning he'll need to take public transport since i took the car) and i feel bad about it...

So once again, i'm doing my sums based on the car that i have always liked - Honda Jazz. Based on my estimates, it would cost me on average $1k to $1.2k monthly if i buy a Jazz; and it would mean that i have much lesser to save up!!

Breakdown of my estimates:
Cost of Car - $64,000
COE - $2?
Carpark (multistory) - $90 mthly
Road Tax - $300+ yearly
Insurance - $1,000 yearly

Some other cars that i am considering includes - Mitsubishi Lancer, Suzuki Swift, Toyota Vios...