Tweeter pods..another DIY

 I want the tweeter pod to look different...not those common pods you find in the accessory shops or custom design on the A-pillars...its tedious job and expensive. So, I opt for Christmas deco! A can of clear aerosal spray was used, this is to keep the glossy and decoration intact. I applied 2 layer of clear coat and use a hair dryer for quick drying in order to apply the 2nd coat.

It is then hang up to dry for 24 hours..

After 24 hours, its time to bore a hole for the tweeters. Using a hand drill will help to finish the work much faster but must be careful with the speed or else it migh bore thru and injured your hand.

A small hole at the rear for the tweeter cable to pass thru..

Tadaaaaa....the initial placement.

And finally it is place into my car. I still use the blue tac to place the pods but this time with alot less blue tac then before.

Time taken to complete the work: 3 hours. 

Elantra rear rubber spring mounting and bumper screw modification.

I occupied half of my day at my regular workshop. The matrix and elantra need an oil change. Brought my own oil and oil filters but my elantra needs further attention.

                                 

I have discovered the rear rubber mounting for the eibach spring fitted about 6 months ago begin to show serious sign of fatigue. See below photos..it does looks scary. One would wonder..what if the spring jump out from the mounting!!!!

After dismantling..this is how it looks....long cracks in the spring groove.

My mechanic manage to source for a replacement..instead of using a single rubber mounting..it is now comes in 2 pcs. Meaning both lower and upper spring will have a rubber mounting. The idea is to increase the height to prevent the tyre from touching any parts of the inner fender when the car is fully loaded or when going thru speed bumps. 

New lower section spring rubber mounting as compare with the original lower mounting.

Finally fitted...it looks good!

Then follow by checking the left side spring mounting discover the same senario, crack on the rubber  spring groove. I had them replace as well.

Finally the left side suspension spring sits firmly. 

And since I've fitted the elantra with an 18inch tyre, once a while the tyre would touch the bumber screw whenever going over speed bump or slopes on the highway at fully loaded condition. It took me a while to discover which area is affected. Until I saw the bumper screw which strike my mind!...why in the first place they fixed a screw in such position that will cause bigger tyre to strike.  

Removed the screw and replace with another new screw, placing it further back and cut-off the tip of the old  bracket.  

                                               

Test run by driving over the  the speed hums with 2 adults. The outcome is excellent , the tyre is not touching any part of the bumper.

Listen to her song....then go get them!!!

I was wondering...why her album is moving off the shelf like no tomorrow..thought its sound sucks until I listen to it....Its just wonderful!!!

How to get out of the car...

Here is a good lesson, will be useful for those with a mini skirts...

THM( Team Hyundai Malaysia) is going down South!

THMers,
Let's convoy and have fun on the upcoming THM event. 

THM Southern Trip 2011.

Date: 26th - 27th November 2011
Destination: Johor Bahru, Johor.
Accomodation: Nouvelle Hotel Kulai.
  
Trip itinerary: -

Day 1
- 0800hrs :   Meet-up and flagoff at Shell station after Sg. Besi toll.
                     - Stops:
                          1. Ayer Keroh - (30mins max)
                          2. Pagoh - Lunch (up to 1hr)
-1600hrs - Regroup at Hotel and meet-up with Southern Members.
-1700hrs - Dinner at Restoran Mandella Seafood, Tanjung Bin, Pontian. - Depart at 1700hrs from Hotel. (est. 40mins).
-2100hrs - Free at leisure  - Hangout at Danga bay / Back to the hotel.

Day 2
-0700-1000hrs - Breakfast is served at the hotel cafe
-1000hrs - Check-out after breakfast (Breakfast is served from 0700-1000hrs)
-1100hrs - Arriving Ayer Hitam - Window shopping and lunch (own)
-1400hrs - Heading back to KL with refreshing stop in Ayer Keroh.
Please visit here for further details:
http://www.teamhyundaimalaysia.com/forum/index.php/topic,3395.45.html