Re: Joe's Metal Bronze SX

by joepele 2nd November 2009, 11:46 am

kysoong wrote:so how the boot tray? anti-slip?

Nope... honestly... the surface is quite slipper.... and I feel it's going to be more slippery when wet...

But IMHO, it's good to have to "keep" the water / moisture in.... and not "kenna" the carpet which prob cannot be replaced...

by joepele 2nd November 2009, 1:12 pm

To whoever is deleting threads / posts...

I'm the TS of this thread, pls show some respect and inform me BEFORE you (Whoever you are) delete any of my posts!

If you have an issue with my opinion about some dealers so be it, promote it as much as you jolly well want to and leave my posts and opinions alone!

If you feel that my posts are no contributing, please choose to ignore my posts rather than delete them for whatever personal gains you may derive / would be deriving from it.

p.s. Have the integrity to identify yourself and stop t hiding behind the facade of the mod with the authority to delete threads and removing posts that you dun like quietly hoping that no one will notice. Have the basic courtesy to inform me what I have done wrong before making such "Jian Bu De Guang" actions.

With this, Thank you.

by joepele 3rd November 2009, 11:29 pm

Got one of these over the weekend for my flip key.

Now the key looks great...

My picts coming soon.

Joe's Metal Bronze SX - Page 4 Superichmotors_663

by longbow 3rd November 2009, 11:35 pm

From MCD? how much?

by pessimizt 4th November 2009, 7:50 am

Swee !

How muchy ?

by joepele 4th November 2009, 5:14 pm

joepele wrote:Got one of these over the weekend for my flip key.

Now the key looks great...

My picts coming soon.

15 bucks!

Some claims it's leather... but it's basically Pleather... for Plastic / Synthetic Leather....

Damn thin one too.

Smile

by leedevil 4th November 2009, 5:55 pm

too thick i tink u will have difficulty pressing the buttons liao loh..haha

by joepele 4th November 2009, 7:30 pm

leedevil wrote:too thick i tink u will have difficulty pressing the buttons liao loh..haha

It not the cover... the cover is fine... it's the thin strip holding the metal ring part...

by scorpey 4th November 2009, 8:59 pm

nice key pouch! may i knw where u get it? btw ur flippy is from bro turbo isit? Smile

by joepele 4th November 2009, 9:33 pm

scorpey wrote:nice key pouch! may i knw where u get it? btw ur flippy is from bro turbo isit?

Nope.

It's from MCD

by nightfever 4th November 2009, 10:06 pm

joepele wrote:To whoever is deleting threads / posts...

I'm the TS of this thread, pls show some respect and inform me BEFORE you (Whoever you are) delete any of my posts!

If you have an issue with my opinion about some dealers so be it, promote it as much as you jolly well want to and leave my posts and opinions alone!

If you feel that my posts are no contributing, please choose to ignore my posts rather than delete them for whatever personal gains you may derive / would be deriving from it.

p.s. Have the integrity to identify yourself and stop t hiding behind the facade of the mod with the authority to delete threads and removing posts that you dun like quietly hoping that no one will notice. Have the basic courtesy to inform me what I have done wrong before making such "Jian Bu De Guang" actions.

With this, Thank you.

get used to it ba. i also kena a couple of times.

by joepele 4th November 2009, 11:02 pm

The most obvious difference between the prev pict and the one I have is the red threads...
Smile

by joepele 4th November 2009, 11:08 pm

Anyway... damage...

Flip key is from a GB here.
32 bucks
Duplicate the key...
20 bucks
Cover...
15 bucks.

Total... almost 70 bucks...

worth it??

Honestly...

If given another choice, I may not have chose to do it because of the price.
Very Happy

But that's only IMHO.

However, some of the rest of the bros here managed to save some money duplicating the key.
e.g.
some bros spent 3 bucks, some... like me... 20 bucks.

by pessimizt 4th November 2009, 11:13 pm

wow, 70 for a key i find pretty exp. Joe's Metal Bronze SX - Page 4 Icon_eek

by joepele 4th November 2009, 11:19 pm

pessimizt wrote:wow, 70 for a key i find pretty exp.

Well.. imagine this...

32 for the flip key...

Not that ex la... so went to buy....

When I went to duplicate...

Quoted 20... too lazy to look for another shop... 20... ok la...

Went to MCD on a weekday.... saw the pouch... 15... welll... it's not too bad... buy...

When I sat down to do the math...

Almost 70....

Started thinking if I should have been more careful buying stuff...

Very Happy

by joepele 4th November 2009, 11:28 pm

Anyway... a closer up image of my rims...

Joe's Metal Bronze SX - Page 4 Dsc05816

by joepele 4th November 2009, 11:30 pm

My bike rack...

Joe's Metal Bronze SX - Page 4 Dsc05818

by **Fortessimo** 5th November 2009, 12:16 am

bro where you buy the key cover? i also wan lei...hehe...

by JasLovesForte 5th November 2009, 1:05 am

Hi bro joepele, I like your bike more than I like your flip key Joe's Metal Bronze SX - Page 4 Icon_smile

You must have spent alot for that little baby.

by pessimizt 5th November 2009, 7:56 am

joepele wrote:
pessimizt wrote:wow, 70 for a key i find pretty exp.

Well.. imagine this...

32 for the flip key...

Not that ex la... so went to buy....

When I went to duplicate...

Quoted 20... too lazy to look for another shop... 20... ok la...

Went to MCD on a weekday.... saw the pouch... 15... welll... it's not too bad... buy...

When I sat down to do the math...

Almost 70....

Started thinking if I should have been more careful buying stuff...

I think probably you get everything seperately and so it doesnt look too expensive initially. Just like 'zhng-ing' the car. Get abit here and there.........and in no time, it might have added up to 10s or tousands. Joe's Metal Bronze SX - Page 4 Icon_razz

Anyway, i am also thinking of doing just the flip key because my leather pouch is spoilt. Sigh. Poor quality i guess. Joe's Metal Bronze SX - Page 4 Icon_sad

Now, the key keeps poking onto my thighs once in a while and it really hurts. Joe's Metal Bronze SX - Page 4 Icon_mad

by scorpey 5th November 2009, 9:03 am

for me its 32 for flip key + 15 to dup hyundai key.. total 47 but no regrets cos i like the flip key more than the original one due to its compactness and it doesn't knock around when u cross over hump.. my fren driving subaru oso said my flip key very nice.. he thot it comes with the car but i told him it GB n diy one.. Razz

as for the pouch its more like an accessory lor.. but looks good lah.. and serve like a protection to ur flippy too Joe's Metal Bronze SX - Page 4 332362

by joepele 5th November 2009, 9:03 am

Fortessimo wrote:bro where you buy the key cover? i also wan lei...hehe...

Brother... you only see the picts ah.... got some words there you noe??

Very Happy

I got it from MCD...

ManCanDo.

by joepele 5th November 2009, 9:06 am

JasLovesForte wrote:Hi bro joepele, I like your bike more than I like your flip key You must have spent alot for that little baby.

No la...

It's only a GT 2.0 Avalanche.
Most of the parts upgraded to Shimano XT.
Very Happy

Why you interested? I'm planning sell this to change to a road bike.

A Colnago with Shimano 105.
Maybe this one?
Joe's Metal Bronze SX - Page 4 ColnagoCarbon-732860

Joe's Metal Bronze SX - Page 4 ColnagoCarbon-732860

by joepele 5th November 2009, 9:08 am

pessimizt wrote:
joepele wrote:
pessimizt wrote:wow, 70 for a key i find pretty exp.

Well.. imagine this...

32 for the flip key...

Not that ex la... so went to buy....

When I went to duplicate...

Quoted 20... too lazy to look for another shop... 20... ok la...

Went to MCD on a weekday.... saw the pouch... 15... welll... it's not too bad... buy...

When I sat down to do the math...

Almost 70....

Started thinking if I should have been more careful buying stuff...

I think probably you get everything seperately and so it doesnt look too expensive initially. Just like 'zhng-ing' the car. Get abit here and there.........and in no time, it might have added up to 10s or tousands.

Anyway, i am also thinking of doing just the flip key because my leather pouch is spoilt. Sigh. Poor quality i guess. Now, the key keeps poking onto my thighs once in a while and it really hurts.

If so...

You may wanna consider getting the flip key.

Smile

This is where it will not have this problem.

by joepele 5th November 2009, 9:08 am

scorpey wrote:for me its 32 for flip key + 15 to dup hyundai key.. total 47 but no regrets cos i like the flip key more than the original one due to its compactness and it doesn't knock around when u cross over hump.. my fren driving subaru oso said my flip key very nice.. he thot it comes with the car but i told him it GB n diy one..
as for the pouch its more like an accessory lor.. but looks good lah.. and serve like a protection to ur flippy too

Yups...

32 + 15 + 15...
still 62...

Cheaper by 5 bucks.

Very Happy

by JasLovesForte 5th November 2009, 9:26 pm

joepele wrote:
JasLovesForte wrote:Hi bro joepele, I like your bike more than I like your flip key You must have spent alot for that little baby.

No la...

It's only a GT 2.0 Avalanche.
Most of the parts upgraded to Shimano XT.

Why you interested? I'm planning sell this to change to a road bike.

A Colnago with Shimano 105.
Maybe this one?

Wow.. you are real pro. Actually, I'm only looking for those light and foldable ones that can load into the boot Joe's Metal Bronze SX - Page 4 Icon_biggrin

Any idea where to get them? I found a few in Carrefour and Giant but they are still cumbersome after folding and very heavy too. I've ever seen on tv news of a man carrying a foldable bike and he hopped into the MRT. That was the kind I'm looking for Joe's Metal Bronze SX - Page 4 Icon_smile

by joepele 6th November 2009, 9:15 am

JasLovesForte wrote:
joepele wrote:
JasLovesForte wrote:Hi bro joepele, I like your bike more than I like your flip key You must have spent alot for that little baby.

No la...

It's only a GT 2.0 Avalanche.
Most of the parts upgraded to Shimano XT.

Why you interested? I'm planning sell this to change to a road bike.

A Colnago with Shimano 105.
Maybe this one?

Wow.. you are real pro. Actually, I'm only looking for those light and foldable ones that can load into the boot Any idea where to get them? I found a few in Carrefour and Giant but they are still cumbersome after folding and very heavy too. I've ever seen on tv news of a man carrying a foldable bike and he hopped into the MRT. That was the kind I'm looking for

Nope... no... not pro... here in this forum got many many other pros... hidden dragons...

Can share info if you want.

You may wanna consider this brand.
http://www.dahon.com/

http://www.dahon.com/us/folding-bicycles-us-models.htm

Mr Brown, the pod caster uses one that looks something like this too.

Joe's Metal Bronze SX - Page 4 Dahon-vitesse-p18-folding-bike-46010

Joe's Metal Bronze SX - Page 4 Dahon-vitesse-p18-folding-bike-46010

by JasLovesForte 7th November 2009, 1:17 am

Thanks bro joepele for the above bike contact Joe's Metal Bronze SX - Page 4 Icon_smile

by joepele 7th November 2009, 8:51 am

JasLovesForte wrote:Thanks bro joepele for the above bike contact

NP,

can check out Chapter 2 Cycle in AMK.

Look for Ben.

They may sell their bikes a little more ex but it's well worth it...

Service... After Sales support... etc...

by joepele 11th November 2009, 8:51 am

joepele wrote:My bike rack...

A bro juz asked me why did I consider or chose this rack...

Here's my answer.

rforte wrote:bro,
i might just get the one like yours.

cheap and prevent the possibilities/risk of driving into mscp without removing.

any reason why you get this bike "saris" brand"? and which shop has got a lot of varieties to review? you mind?

1. It has a great resale value.
*See some of the bike forums and see what I mean.

2. It's adjustable to fit most cars... even hatch backs...
*Even though of recent, most have designed the same but this was one of the first.

3. It folds to a small package.

4. Lighter than most...
*The reliable brands that is...

5. Life time warranty.
Once, the hook had some problem and that part was replaced... no problem.

6. If I am not wrong... it's made in USA.

7. I dropped it once from a 1.5m height... it's still ok.
*Some slight scratches though.

8. It looks cool.

Smile

Hope this helps.

by joepele 16th November 2009, 8:51 am

Over the weekend... collect some of the poisons....

1. Door pockets...
IMHO, quite ugly... needs to be resprayed to blend in....

2. Window sill....
Damn nice if you ask me... very subtle, very classy look.

3. Fog lamp garnish...
A little bling for my liking.... does not shout "ME"... but not too bad still.

Picts coming up...

by ong 16th November 2009, 9:03 am

joepele wrote:Over the weekend... collect some of the poisons....

1. Door pockets...
IMHO, quite ugly... needs to be resprayed to blend in....

2. Window sill....
Damn nice if you ask me... very subtle, very classy look.

3. Fog lamp garnish...
A little bling for my liking.... does not shout "ME"... but not too bad still.

Picts coming up...

great please post it fast ...thank you

by joepele 16th November 2009, 10:39 pm

Before

1 step @ a time.

Joe's Metal Bronze SX - Page 4 Img_4817

by joepele 16th November 2009, 10:42 pm

Before putting them into the slots.

Joe's Metal Bronze SX - Page 4 Img_4820

But as mentioned... will prob need to paint them... the bright silver doesn't seem to match.

by joepele 16th November 2009, 10:48 pm

Do you think it's a little much??

Before...

Joe's Metal Bronze SX - Page 4 Img_4912

After... 1 side to make a comparison...

Joe's Metal Bronze SX - Page 4 Img_4914

Actually... I did a comparison by sticking blu tack on it first...

Joe's Metal Bronze SX - Page 4 Img_4915

Now... both sides...

Joe's Metal Bronze SX - Page 4 Img_4917

What do you think???

Anyway....

IMHO, I feel that this fog lamps may not look too hot for those who are going for the "sporty" look....

What do you think....

Anyway, Thanks Andzees!

For allowing me to view the items on my car before choosing to buy them or not!

by **andzees** 16th November 2009, 10:57 pm

Haha.. No Problem.. Glad to be of help Very Happy

by pessimizt 17th November 2009, 9:17 pm

Swee ahhh ! Joe's Metal Bronze SX - Page 4 332362

by petertan 17th November 2009, 9:42 pm

may i know will normal black spray paint be enough to spray the door pockets ?

or it need some dedicated paint &/or dedicated tools for the job ?

by joepele 18th November 2009, 7:26 pm

Not sure if you guys agree...

I find that if the color of the license plate were black... it would look a hell lot better... but this upgrade... damn ex man....

17k......

Very Happy

by joepele 24th November 2009, 8:55 am

Juz wanted to post something I posted in another thread on fuel consumption...

kapitan wrote:
joepele wrote:I guess that's dependent on the weight of what's in the car as well...

Mine is 8l / 100km.

4 adults, 2 kids. trunk full (Aprox 30-40kg)...

4
adults and two kids???/ u better drive a MPV... why squeeze so many for
the long drive... better take the lux bus.. more comfy..

Not that long la...

100km+ drive 2 hrs including the causeway @ 2nd link?

For me no point getting an MPV cos most of the time, it's only 2 adults and 2 kids...

The 2 other adults were my parents.

2 kids as in 1 - 7 year old who sat in the back middle seat, 1 - 3 year old who sat on an adult's lap.

it
was a little uncomfortable for the lap of the person who my 3 year old
was sitting on... but other than that... my folks were pretty comfy on
that ride.

1 - car was smooth @ 130km/h average.
2 - air cond was cold enough

however... the pick up was horrendous... but understandable considering the total weight on the car.
*Aprox 350kgs total in the car...
Smile

by winn 3rd December 2009, 11:33 pm

hi bro joepele,

this is abit old, but do you have any special place you go to in JB, to do your high speed alignment?.. thats quite cheap..

and i heard the workshop needs special eqpt?

thanks,

winn

by joepele 3rd December 2009, 11:40 pm

winn wrote:hi bro joepele,

this is abit old, but do you have any special place you go to in JB, to do your high speed alignment?.. thats quite cheap..

and i heard the workshop needs special eqpt?

thanks,

winn

It's not in JB.

It's @ Kluang... @ Air Hitam exit. About 100km off 2nd link.

Love the Dim Sum there.

by winn 4th December 2009, 12:45 am

fwah... and you know the place?.. or you have map there?..

heh.. sounds ulu leh.. and they have high speed balancing there?... wow.

by joepele 5th December 2009, 11:52 am

winn wrote:fwah... and you know the place?.. or you have map there?..

heh.. sounds ulu leh.. and they have high speed balancing there?... wow.

View Larger Map

by joepele 5th December 2009, 11:55 am

View Larger Map

Driving directions to Kluang, Johor, Malaysia
128 km – about 1 hour 44 mins

by winn 5th December 2009, 1:42 pm

Thanks Joe!

Might pop by next week. Planning to drive up to cameron highlands for fun.

but with the bad weather reports.. having 2nd thoughts.

haha..

thanks.

by joepele 5th December 2009, 2:13 pm

winn wrote:Thanks Joe!

Might pop by next week. Planning to drive up to cameron highlands for fun.

but with the bad weather reports.. having 2nd thoughts.

haha..

thanks.

Although it's a small town... it's starting to become quite developed...

But never the less... still have to be careful as it's supposed to be one of the more "developed" towns...
*With development.... comes the crime too...

Anyway... here's more info about the place.

http://www.travbuddy.com/travel-blogs/33239/Weekend-Kluang-Johore-Malaysia-1

Try the Dim Sum in the link... cheap and good.

This town is also rewound for their fragrant Hinanese Coffee.
The rail cafe is quite near the Dim Sum place.
But IMHO, the coffee in the Dim Sum place is not too bad as well...

by winn 5th December 2009, 2:58 pm

wow .. interesting... thanks for the link..

i think i should drive up there... with one of my friends who has an SUV or something.

the roads look like they have lots of potholes....

i used to enjoy going desaru for a break.. but then.. now with so much construction.. every trip up.. the car gets "injured".

so now, will just wait for the desaru highway to open.

hahah

by joepele 5th December 2009, 11:56 pm

winn wrote:wow .. interesting... thanks for the link..

i think i should drive up there... with one of my friends who has an SUV or something.

the roads look like they have lots of potholes....

i used to enjoy going desaru for a break.. but then.. now with so much construction.. every trip up.. the car gets "injured".

so now, will just wait for the desaru highway to open.

hahah

That place not "that" Ulu la...

Have fun when you go there.

Cheers

by The Blue Cruiser 6th December 2009, 12:01 am

i am a common visitor to kluang. you might want to try climbing the gunung tampak mountain. Joe's Metal Bronze SX - Page 4 Icon_biggrin

it has just been promoted to a city from a town.

a word of caution, when you are in kluang's city centre, the people there drive like lunatics, especially the crazy roundabouts. just be careful.

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