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FULL THROTTLE AUTOSHOW Ipoh 2008 - Custom Cars, Urban Music & Lifestyle Culture and GIRLS!!!

July 26th, 2008

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Date: 22-24 August 2008

Venue: Stadium Indra Mulia, Bandaraya Ipoh

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Full Throttle AutoShow Ipoh 2008 promises an adrenaline boosted up for the most exclusive motorshow in Kinta Valley. Indubitable custom car whiz will feature its best performance during the period with the additional ingredient of Music and Urban Lifestyle Culture elements which will make the show more havoc. It tends to eliminate any negative thinking towards those who involved in car racings especially the illegal racings.

The Full Throttle Autoshow promises wider nation tours where Ipoh was chosen as their first stop.

So, motor lovers, especially to those who are looking something more than just a driving, wait no more. This is your chance of a life time to learn how experts actually ‘do it’ with their car. Happy autoshowing.

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Please visit the official website:

http://www.fullthrottleautoshow.com/fullthrottle.htm

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Popularity: 13% [?]

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SPEED TRAP Spot – South (Johor)

July 24th, 2008

The information was taken based on road user’s experience and observation. Yet, please treat this as a guide only & the information does not constitute an actual or confirm location.

Plus North Bound
217.0km on center divider
173.8, 174.7km, 178.3km on center divider
160km, between center divider
159.1km, between center divider
143.6km, between center divider
110.4km, behind crash barrier.
Under the bridge after Yong Peng North junction at 97.3km.
94.5km, Yong Peng South junction.
Ayer Hitam junction.
58.5km at Simpang Renggam junction.
46.7km under the bride.
45.0km, behind crash barrier
41.2km at Sedenak junction.
36.6km under the bridge
31.6km under the bridge
12.0km, 23.3km behind crash barrier

Plus South Bound
237km on center divider
185.8km on center divider
178.3, 174.7, 173.8, 171.8, 169.0km on center divider
169.9km before Tangkak junction.
167.8km, on center divider
166.8km, on center divider
160km, between center divider
151km, between center divider or bridge
142km, 144.7km, on center divider
110.4km, behind crash barrier.
99.9km, between center divider
98.9km between center divider
Under the bridge after Yong Peng North junction at 97.3km.
94.5km, Yong Peng South junction.
Ayer Hitam junction.
69.0km, between center divider
58.5km at Simpang Renggam junction.
49.0, 46.7km under the bride.
40.8, 41.2km at Sedenak junction.
31.6km under the bridge

Link Kedua- North Bound
12.8km below the bridge
23.3km on center divider

Link Kedua- South Bound
12.8km below the bridge

Other place in Johor Bahru
Under the overhead bridge near Angsana Plaza.

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SPEED TRAP Spot - Central Region (Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan & Melaka)

July 23rd, 2008

The information was taken based on road user’s experience and observation. Yet, please treat this as a guide only & the information does not constitute an actual or confirm location. 

PLUS North Bound
Under a bridge at about 456km, Sg Buloh junction.
Under a bridge at about 459km, Bukit Lanjan interchange.
Under the overhead restaurant at Sg Buloh.
Under the last bridge before Sg Besi toll at 309.2km.
Under the bridge at 296.5km, Bangi junction.
Below sign post at 295.5km
On the hill at 290.0km
Under the newly constructed bridge at 289.0km.
Under the bridge at 286.5km, Nilai North junction.
251.9km, 267km between center divider.
238.0km between center divider
234.8km between center divider.
Road block at 225km, gun at 217km
Between center divider at 201.9km, 90km/h zone!

PLUS South Bound
Below the bridge at 443.9km, Rawang junction.
Below sign board at about 454.6km and 455.2km, Sg Buloh layby.
Below the overhead restaurant at 458.2km.
Under the bridge at Kesas junction
Under the bridge before Mint hotel, Sg Besi Toll. 80km/h only!
Under the bridge at 302.8km, Kajang junction.
About 1km south of Bangi junction, both south and north bound outer lanes are flooded during heavy rain.
At 296.5km and 297km, Bangi junction.
289.6km at sign post
Under the newly constructed bridge at 289.0km, before Nilai North junction.
At 285.5km and 285.8km, Nilai North junction.
279.1km from behind
On center divider at 251.8km and 253km after Senawang junction.
Road block at about 225km, gun anywhere 25km before.
After Alor Gajah junction at 213.9km, next to water theme park.
Behind the right hand crash barrier at 198.4km.
185.8km, between center divider.

NKVE East/North Bound
After toll, at Jln Duta Y-junction, 31.2km
300m before Jalan Duta toll, 60km/h!
Behind crash barrier on the left when going toward Jalan Duta toll, at 18.9km, 22.9km, 24.0km, 24.7km, 24.9km, 80km/h!
Under the bridge at 22km, Bukit Lanjan junction.
Below bridge at 18.8km
Below bridge at Damansara Junction, 17.5km

NKVE West/South Bound
Behind crash barrier on the left when leaving Jalan Duta toll from KL, at 25.3 km and 25.7km, 80km/h!
From Jln Duta, below the bridge at 22km, 23km near sg buloh Y-junction.
Behind crash barrier at Damansara Junction, 17.7km and 16.8km
Below railway bridge at 11.2km
Under the bridge at Shah Alam junction.

Elite Central Link East/South Bound
Under the overhead restaurant at USJ/Hicom junction about 8.5km. 90km/h zone!
Below the bridge at 10.5km, 12.0km, 13.2km, 21.2km.
After exit from KLIA toll to the airport, below Jalan Pekeliling flyover. 90km/h zone.

Warning, the stretch about 2km from airport to klia toll; on a rainy day, prone to water lock and cause vehicle to spin.

Elite Central Link West/North Bound
On left hand side at 4.8km after Batu Tiga/Shah Alam exit
Under the overhead restaurant at USJ/Hicom junction about 8.5km. 90km/h zone!
Below the bridge at 10.5km, 12.0km, 13.2km, 30.8km.

LDP Lebuhraya Damansara Puchong- Anti Clockwise
5KM from Kepong to Bandar Utama, left side behind the electric box.
At km 32 just in front of the Esso petrol station.
The other place is at the overhead bridge at the Puchong Perdana exit on LDP. They stand behind the barrier and shoot the laser towards the back of the car when it gets down from the overhead bridge.

LDP Lebuhraya Damansara Puchong- Clockwise
Just before Pandan Jaya flyover/exit.

Kesas East Bound
Under the bridge before the first toll plaza.
Under the bridge at 44.8km, downhill run after Puchong junction.
heading towards Sri Petaling from Shah Alam at km 49 just after the last toll.

Kesas West Bound
At Sg Besi side of East Bound Toll.

Kuala Lumpur City
Jalan Duta; below the flyover at the Damansara junction, 70km/h zone.
Jalan Ipoh, north bound and south bound at Selayang junction.
Jalan Ipoh, north bound at Batu Caves junction.

Federal Highway West Bound
Below the bridge at 12.8m, Shah Alam.

Klang
Dual carriageway between Klang and Port Klang. Toward Klang direction, at about 13km mile stone. 70km/h only!

East Coast
The highway leading towards genting highland from sri gombak..just b4 the left turn off to zoo,uk,ampang..beware 80 kmh only!
Road sign at Karak highway is inadequate especially at Y junction; if you are unfamiliar, go slow.
East bound, downhill run after Raub junction.
Malan, 60km/h zone.
Paya Bungor, 70km/h zone.

Other Trunk Roads
From rawang towards serendah. right after serendah town b4 serendah golf links.

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SPEED TRAP Spot - Perak

July 22nd, 2008

The information was taken based on road user’s experience and observation. Yet, please treat this as a guide only & the information does not constitute an actual or confirm location.

North Bound
143.5km
Under the bridge at 197.1km and 198.8km, after Kamunting Junction.
Under the bridge at 204.3km and 204.4km, after Kamunting Junction.
Under the bridge at 208km, before Kamunting Junction.
Under the bridge at 214.8km, before Kamunting junction.
223km Changkak Jering junction
Road block at 221.3km, gun anywhere 25km before but suspect around 239km
About 235, 237, 239km on the hill
Ipoh Vista Point at about 263km. Speed limit 80km/h.
Under the bridge at 271km, Ipoh North Junction.
Under the bridge at 274.4km, Ipoh South Junction.
At 296.0km sign post
Under the bridge at 286.9km, Simpang Pulai Junction.
Under the bridge at 296km, Gopeng Junction.
Below the bridge at 300km
90km/h stretch at around 305km
Road block at 298km, gun at about 325km.
Road block at 342km, gun anywhere 50km before.
Under the bridge at 352.6km, after Sungkai Junction.
Under the bridge at 353km, Sungkai Junction.
Under the bridge at 373km, Slim River Junction.
On the slope at 385.9km, after Behrang Junction.
Stop at about 342/5km.

South Bound
Below the bridge at 151.6km at Bukit Tambun interchange.
Below the bridge at 160.2km
Road block after Bukit Merah rest stop, suspect laser gun at around 170km hills area.
Under the bridge at 198.8km, after Bukit Merah rest stop.
Under the bridge at 199km, before Kamunting junction.
Road block at 221.3km, gun at 200.0, 200.3km
Under the bridge at 241.9km, at Kalau Kangsar junction.
256km
Under the sign post at 296.1km, before Gopeng Junction.
Under the bridge at 297km, at Gopeng Junction.
Under the bridge at 299.9km.
Under the bridge at 300km, after Gopeng junction.
Under the bridge at 308.6km, after Gopeng junction.
On the hill at 314.4km, stop at about 342/5km
Under the bridge at 317.7km.
Below the bridge at 340.km, Bidor junction.
Road block at 345km, gun anywhere 50km before but suspect at around 292km.
Under the bridge at 372.6km, at Slim River junction.
Below the bridge at 383.3km.
Behind the bush at 402.5km, stop b4 Bukit Beruntung.

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SPEED TRAP Spot – North (Perlis, Kedah & Penang)

July 22nd, 2008

The information was taken based on road user’s experience and observation. Yet, please treat this as a guide only & the information does not constitute an actual or confirm location.

PLUS North Bound
Road block at 13.0km, gun anywhere 15km before.
Around Ayer Hitam in 60km/h zone.
Before Perwaja Steel.
Sg Petani junction.
Between Seberang Jaya junction and Sg Dua Toll.
Penang Bridge at island end. Speed limit 80km/h.
160.2, 161.8km

PLUS South Bound
Below bridge at 49.5km.
Alor Setar North junction.
Penang Bridge at island end. Speed limit 80km/h.
About 2km before Juru Toll. Speed limit 90km/h.
Road block at 150.0km, gun at 143.3km
Below the bridge at 151.5km, Bukit Tambun junction.

BKE
Under the Mcdonald’s BKE restaurant
Below the fly over of kota seman.

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BMW Driver Training - It’s all about better control

July 21st, 2008

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BMW are really looking into better driving where they will schedule few training sessions. Upcoming BMW Driver Training Sessions are on the 2nd, 3rd, 9th and 10th of August 2008. The booking fees are RM1,700 per person for individual and RM55,000 per session for corporate. The participant must be aged 21 years and above, possessing a valid driving license. Venue of the training is at Sepang International Circuit, while the time is between 8:45am till 6:00 pm. Participant will drive BMW 3 Series and at the same time, there will be some foods and refreshment provided.

The training will includes practical exercise in typical traffic and hazard conditions between 50 to 60 km/h; fixing the right seating posture and rehearsing precise, swift steering; emergency and targeted braking together with lightning-fast evasive action when confronted by an obstacle; under steering and over steering to prepare for cornering close to the limits of handling; combination of the driving man oeuvres practiced in the concluding slalom against the clock and many more.

For more information, please call BMW Voice at 1 800 88 3000 or simply visit www.bmw.com.my

 

For those who are interested, the registration form is available at BMW website, try this direct link: http://www.bmw.com.my/com/en/index_narrowband.html

 

Popularity: 11% [?]

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HYUNDAI Merdeka Celebration Offers

July 20th, 2008

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Hyundai is heading towards a Merdeka Celebration with few offers, which definitely attracts car lovers, especially with the current fuel crisis. With a save up to 45% on interest rate, Hyundai invites all of Malaysian to celebrate with Kah Bintang. It is understood that the interest will be 1.88% instead of 3.45% (applicable to Hyundai Elantra X20 and Accent 1.4 & 1.6L models. Interest subsidy applicable to a maximum of the first 2 years on loan up to RM76,500 for Elantra X20 and RM60,500 for Accent 1.4 & 1.6L. Subject to finance approval for loan.)
Hyundai also offers to fit NGV system to Hyundai car with standard warranty. (other term and conditions applied.) For the Accent 1.4L & 1.6L model, savings of RM2,000 is offers in the NGV kits.
Visit the nearest Kah Bintang branch or dealer to start enjoying instant savings today.
Brought by: www.kahbintang.com

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Popularity: 15% [?]

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TOYOTA VIOS 1.5 J – The CHEAPEST of its kind

July 19th, 2008

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Positioned as an entry level Vios model, the new J type does not compromise its performance and safety features. Powered by Toyota’s renowned VVT-I (Variable Valve Timing with intelligence) 1.5 litre 4-cylinder petrol engine with 4-speed automatic with super ECT (Electronic Controlled Transmission) or 5-speed manual transmission, the car also retains active safety features such as Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA).

The on-the-road price including insurance is RM73,525.00 for automatic and RM69,825 for manual.

For more info, please visit: 

www.toyota.com.my

Popularity: 18% [?]

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Review: Farbio GTS

July 18th, 2008

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A powerful engine, high tech space framed steel chassis and carbon fibre body, race inspired seating, racing brakes, advanced aerodynamic incorporating a flat under floor with rear diffuser, all these elements combined with a handsome styled body. It comprises of a bespoke induction and exhaust system and along with a expressly mapped ECU, able to produce an remarkable 193kW/262bhp. Combining with the lightweight full carbon fibre body shell, it delivers powerful acceleration. A flat door the full length of the car, joining the front splitter and rear diffuser provides incomparable down force which gives an excellent handling superiority.

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Premeditated to reflect speed and beauty with exquisite flowing lines, the Farbio GTS brings to reality the amalgamation of a road car with a racing pedigree. The latest technological advances are encompassed with a dynamic styling and superb road handling.

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The stunning Sports Car has a full carbon fibre body, space framed chassis, entire flat under floor (incorporating a rear diffuser), giving the GTS an exceptional aerodynamic grip level. It has an understated elegance combined with style, giving a truly refined sports car with outstanding performance.

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GTS ‘pilot’ will be able to sightsee in comfort with the spacious, ergonomic interior, with full adjustable Sparco reclining seats allowing for a 6’6″ driver. The controls have an easy accessibility with the touch-screen featuring satellite navigation, air conditioning and sound system as standard. Long distance touring is made easier with the help of 76 litre fuel tank and 220 litre boot capacity, which can incorporate a full size set of golf clubs or luggage.

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Popularity: 11% [?]

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MAZDA BIANTE - Tall Minivan that will EXPAND your DREAM

July 17th, 2008

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New Mazda Biante, a mid size tall minivan was developed exclusively with the concept of ‘Tall minivan that will expand your dreams’. Spacious and clean interior, idiosyncratic, stylish, and excellent driving performance provides an exciting yet safe driving. Longest and widest interior dimension in its class, the tall minivan gave that extravaganza class in interior space. Adjusted backward second row seats functioned by a special mode added that extra space once it is in fully adjusted. Dual sliding doors give an option of both side which enable more convenient access & exit. Passengers inside will be stunned by a fresh air from its nanoe ion air purification system.

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Not enough with excellent interior, the exterior design represent a total outside scenery aspect. With the curving interior fittings, extroverted side window with low sills and a huge triangular window, it deliberates to capitalize on visibility of the surroundings.

 

 

 

Popularity: 11% [?]

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