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Last weekend MyForteClub went all the way to Melaka for TT (Teh Tarik). It was our very 1st Road Trip to Melaka. It was fun! I hope all the Fortezen enjoyed themselve in this trip as it’s been planned for quite sometime and hard-work from Benny to arrange for the activities and coordinate stuff in Melaka too.

Wait for the convoy to Melaka @ few different location and have some good breakfast.

Initially the convoy was lead by 1.6 Forte, but later 2.0 Forte cannot stand the convoy speed and become the lead! After that wow, all the Fortezen just can’t slow down and all experienced CARGASM! =p

KFC and me having hard time to catch up coz we need to do some video and photo shooting but it’s not an easy task for both of us.

Our convoy is at 140km/j! Can you imagine that? That explain why we so fast reach Melaka despite we start our convoy a bit later that what we have planned.

Check out this Mat Rempit, he was our truly convoy leader. Haha… he’s so skillful? Did a lot of stunt just and in the same time we get entertain too, luckily no casualty. =)

See our Forte flooded Ayer Keroh Plaza Toll.

After toll we wait for Benny and we continue convoy to Planetarium Melaka for photo shooting.

Then we proceed to Restoran Melayu MITC (Subaidah ) for light lunch.

Then we proceed to friendly bowling match @ Melaka International Bowling Centre (MIBC). The 52-lane centre (back-to-back 26 lanes) is not only the largest in Malaysia but in Southeast Asia as well! RM7 per game + RM2 for shoe rental. It’s kinda fun playing with all the Fortezen and get to learn how to screw bowling ball. haha.

Then proceed to buffet Lunch @ Naza Taliya Hotel Melaka. The lunch was good and it only cost RM12 per pax for adults.

This Roti Cake was done by Kenny for my birthday. He’s really creative and thanks all the Fortezen for singing me a birthday song. I’m so touched! =) Thank you Fortezen!

Then for those who stay over night at Naza Taliya went to check in and found out that Naza actually upgraded all the rooms to a bigger room. So nice!

Then we proceed to Eye On Malaysia for another photo shoot.

This was the natural shoot of the Fortezen and they are so in style!

Lastly we proceed to Perkampungan Ikan Bakar Terapung (PIBT) Umbai Baru for our dinner! The journey tpo Umbai was a bit far and we need to pass a lot of traffic lights!

Our fish hangus! What I can say is it’s not worth to go all the way there just for this seafood dinner. It’s very far and yet the food not that nice as expected!

Thanks to all the Fortezen that showed up and hope you had fun and see you again soon!

Convoy Guidelines that we observed:
1. Make sure car in good condition, check water, oil, brakes, lights, tires. etc.
2. Pump full tank petrol, reload TnG, small change for Toll & parking.
3. Reach starting venue break into groups of 5 cars. Those with SmartTag group, TnG group, Cash group.
4. Get 1st car & 5th car contact numbers set for redial.
5. Move only within your group. If need to make urgent stop switch on Hazard lights & notify 1st car. Follow 1st car to stop at safest location.
6. Upon reaching location try parking with your group.
7. During Convoy Trip please switch on all your lights & fog lamp. No need to use Hazard lights.
8. Drive safe & have fun.

Start Time: Saturday, July 10, 2010 at 7:00am
End Time: Sunday, July 11, 2010 at 2:00pm
Location: Melaka

Agenda of the day…
1.) 7.00am Breakfast at meet up point in KL/JB before convoy to Melaka.
2.) 10.45am Meet & Greet by Benny at Ayer Keroh Plaza Toll.
3.) Convoy to Planetarium Melaka for photo shooting.
4.) Light lunch at Subaidah Restoran.
4.) Melaka International Bowling Centre for Bowling games from 12.00am till 1.00pm;
5.) Depart at 2.00pm Proceed to buffet lunch at Naza Taliya Hotel Melaka. (RM12 per person)
6.) Check in for those staying 2D1N.
7.) Convoy to Eye on Malaysia for photo shooting.
8.) 7.00pm Convoy to Umbai Jetty Seaside for Dinner.
9.) 10.00pm Convoy back to Kuala Lumpur for day trip and those 2D1N continue to Jonker Street for HH and World Cup match.

Day 2:
1.) Free N Easy OR Jalan-Jalan Cari Makan Split Into 2 Groups -
a) “Halal” led by Zhafri;
b) “Non-Halal” led by Benny;
2.) Sayonara and selamat tinggal!

Fortezen, were invited to Official Launch of KIA Futsal With Soul Final Rounds at Dewan Sri Putra, Bukit Jalil. It’s another event that bond all the Fortezen closer and get together other than usual TT or HH. Haha…

We had two representing team in this Futsal with Soul but we lost but it’s ok we lost with pride! If not we would be now in the planning of how to spend the RM10k cash prize! =p

When we reached, we have special VIP parking reserved for us! =)

This is where Fortezen are too free… Do some high jumping shot with our lovely Forte.

Dewan Sri Putra @ Bukit Jalil

Soul leads you to the true sportsmanship~!

This KIA Soul is going to be launched in Malaysia! This show car is left hand drive… How much could this car be? Do you like KIA Soul?

Popshuvit – Rehearsal and will be performed during the FIFA World Cup half time.

Medal & Prizes for the KIA Futsal with SOUL winner! See the “FIFA Cup” is there!

Yes, space reserved for Fortezen, so kind to us!

See even we have a banner there too!

Goal!

VIP – Datuk Syed Hisham Syed Wazir and YB Dato’ Ahmad Shabery Cheek, Minister of Youth & Sports

Datuk Syed Hisham Syed Wazir giving speech.

Draw of KIA Futsal With Soul final-16 teams knock-outs stage by Datuk Syed Hisham Syed Wazir and YB Dato’ Ahmad Shabery Cheek

Friendly Match between Naza KIA team and Sport Negara team.

Futsal Team

KIA Soul – What do you think about this car? Nice?

Fortezen… Are you one of the Fortezen? haha.

Thanks to Kak Zuraidah the Senior Marketing Manager for treating us this sumptuous Dinner… We have 2 tables and 1 of the table only have 4 ppl sapu all the food. haha.

Viewing FIFA World Cup 2010 Party Live. (With HD Projector!)

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Have you scratched your car but don’t know where to repair it without any hassle? It’s easy with this sprayless scratch repair / touch up.

Before : Check out the stone chip

After : Sprayless Scratch Repair

Before…

After…

Check out how the scratch gone after the repair or touch up, you couldn’t see it from far but you still can feel the scratch when you touch on the paint, but it will protect it being rust.

This shop is at BHP Petrol Station @ Damansara Utama (Uptown)

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Operating Hours
9.00am-7.00pm
(Close on Monday)
H/P: 012-2070297 (KS Low)

It’s around RM50+ to fix the stone chip and scratch but if you think it’s expensive then you may look for alternative which is buy the paint from autospa and DIY (Do It Yourself)! It’s simple and easy to do the touch up!

But need to check the color code as they do not have Kia Forte color yet! If you got the code pls update me as well! =)

Date: Sunday, May 16, 2010
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Location: Sepang International Circuit

MyFORTE Club: Forte Owners Club Malaysia has been invited by www.trafficmagonline.com to attend a car club gathering at Sepang International Circuit in conjunction with “Asian Festival Of Speed” (AFOS) on 16th May 2010.

The “Asian Festival of Speed” is recognized regionally and internationally as the premier Asian motorsport event. AFOS comprises of the FIA-Sanctioned Formula V6 Asia, Asian Touring Car Series, ATC-Max, Formula BMW Pacific, Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, GT3 Asia and the Formula Asia 2.0.

The organizers have invited all the major car clubs in Malaysia and each club has been allocated a maximum of 30 cars (minimum at least 10 or more) to the event. Each club will given a designated parking and free entry to the AFOS event. All registered car owners will be presented with a certificate of attendance/participation.

Early in the morning, some of us gathered at Puchong Old Boy before we start our journey to Sepang for the AFOS.

This is Kenny busy calling ppl… wakeup call etc as Nizam cannot make it.

Then we met up another group of members before we proceed to AFOS.

Finally we reach Sepang… Saw a lot of different car club there.

After we waited for almost 45mins… All of us getting not that patient anymore… Nur decided not to wait and parked at the open air car park at the side, then all the other members followed… that’s a wise choice I must say! Thank you Nur for leading us to the parking… then we had ice cream there too. Haha.

Look how special the parking was, specially for our Fortezen. =)

There’s nothing much in this AFOS and I must say the event could be better and more interesting if the organizer did more research and more effort on the planning. We do not have place to park inside to display our car too! Arghh… That’s the main objective for us but still we could not achieve that.

Is this Kancil? Haha…

Modded Honda City?

Saw this Sharkfin antenna, good or not? Thinking to mod this too.

Look at this Proton Savvy with only one headlamp?! haha… “Tan Ngan Lou”~!

PSP in car for your leisure too!

Okay there’s some audio showcase… All the audio is damn nice one k… their sound system might caused them 10k? Just look at how many prizes have been awarded to them.

Not much ppl turn up.

All the Fortezen were dying to see those Angels but too disappointed as we didn’t get to see any in close distance except those at the pit area. Angels photop credits to :
kahlilphotography

Before we left, we decided to park our car in the main entrance and take some snapshot to show that we are there!

Too hot and thirsty and tired… then we decided to chill @ Ice Room – Nilai! Hahah… What’s happened next? Stay tuned…

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Custom made rearview / reverse camera specific for KIA Forte!

Why we need this camera is that Forte ass is too big and almost all the time I could see whether there’s anything small that could not be detected by the reverse sensor, if with this rearview camera, we could easily see whether there’s obstruction before we reverse the car in-case there’s a small kid standing behind or there’s rubbish bin or big pole, we do not need to play the guessing / estimation game anymore!

Image device: OV7950
TV system: NTSC
Resolution: 420 TV lines
Effective pixels: 656×492 pixels
Sensing area: 4.08*3.102 mm
Shutter speed:1/60-1/20000
Video output:1.0 VP-P,75 OHM
Gamma consumption:0.45
White balance:auto
Scanning system:2:1interlace
Lens angle: 170°
Waterproof: IP67/68
Minimum illumination: 0.1 Lux/F=1.2(0 Lux with IR on)
Power supply: DC 12V
Operation temperature:-20 – 90degree，RH 95% MAX
Storage temperature:-40- 85degree，RH 95% MAX

Installation Instruction
1. Get a Forte and Rearview / Reverse Camera
2. Connect the wire thru the license plate light.
3. Fix the camera to the license plate light area.
4. Connect all the cable.
5. Hide your cable properly.
6. Connect to the display / GPS with AV In.
7. The installation is complete.

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Date : 1st May 2010
Time : 9am-12pm
Venue : Central Region – Puchong Old Boy, North Region – Penang Auto City, South Region – Johor Danga Street Mall

Woohoo… after so many months of discussion and laughter and hardwork to get all the details up and setup a mega gathering on 1st of May, it’s all worth it as it’s a big turn out and getting good feedback from all the MyForteClub members, all the Fortezen (members, committee) were rejoiced! We will see you again in the next up coming TT soon?

Early in the morning of Labour Day which supposed we could sleep a little longer and relax throughout the day but we, Fortezen, chosen to achieve something big instead. We had a 5 different location (Group F,O,R,T,E) for convoy to our TT destination at Puchong OldBoy.

Check out our O-tai Lead (Group O) – Kenny.

Convoy all the way from Kelana Jaya to Puchong OldBoy.

Forte Member Starter Kit

Once we reached OldBoy, all the members registered themselves and get a starter pack which include on 1 roadtax sticker, 2 Forte door panel stickers, OldBoy Forte Member’s Card which will have a lot of benefits for the members.

We managed to have a gathering of all the Fortezen at 3 different region, different place at the same time and same day. 91 Forte at Central Region, 30 Forte at North Region and 30 Forte + Koup at Sount Region (Including Singapore members as well). It’s really a big success and a record breaking club gathering?

We actually setup a live video-conference between each region but due to some technical or communication issue, JB side didn’t get to join us for the Live video streaming between us. We only get to conference between KL vs Penang. “Sasa” was the main concentration of the whole video-conference. Both of the streaming was live and other members who didn’t get to join us able to watch the TT live at their own convenience.

Watch sasazila conference here! Damn funny…

Few Head of Divisions from Naza Kia Sdn Bhd (Client Management Division, Marketing Department), MNKC president and Representative from Korea Club attended, it’s our pleasure to invite them and actually they kind enough to sponsor us a special gift for all the members who turn out that day.

Not forgetting our Mr. Arul from Puchong SC…. he’s our Resident Celebrity Engineer! He listen to our complain and get to us directly thru Facebook and this show how committed of a branch manager!

We have to thank our sponsor too. If not of all the sponsor we would not make it for this TT.
i) Aircool (Agard) – Offering a special deal / package of tinting to our members.
ii) OldBoy – Offer a good and cozy place for our member to TT and 10% member discount cards.
iii) Sierra Glow – 2 Lucky Draw that entitled winner to do the coating for only 50% off the original price.
iv) Shine & Shield – 1 Lucky Draw that entitled winner to do the PPS coating for only 50% off the original price, 2 Lucky Draw that entitled winner to do the interior coating for only 50% off the original price.
v) Pureen – Mosquito repellent.

There’s Cargasm photo contest.

There’s Lucky Draw for Sierra Glow and ShinenShield (PPS) offering 50% discount.

We also celebrated Fortezen Birthday which fall on the next day and before.

Check out how we conquered the whole Bandar Puteri Puchong… It was flooded with Forte on that day. =)

See, even we put tripod and so many ppl standing in the middle of the road just to snap and good photo of all the members!

All the Fortezen who attended the Mega TT! (photo credits to sallehsi)

MyForte Fortezen who work very hard behind the scene.

Penang – Auto City

Johor – Danga Street Mall

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This is the broadcasting of the Mega TT which gathered more than 100 Forte from all over Malaysia! Can we break Malaysia Book of record? Haha. Watch the live on 1st of May 9am-12am, and recorded clips thereafter. Stay tuned for more updates of the Mega TT soon!

Date : 1st May 2010
Time : 9am-12pm
Venue : Central Region – Puchong Old Boy, North Region – Penang Auto City, South Region – Johor Danga Street Mall

Central Region – Puchong Old Boy

North Region – Penang Auto City

South Region – Johor Danga Street Mall

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UMW Toyota Motor has just launched the new facelift to all 5 existing Toyota Vios variants: Vios TRD Sportivo, Vios G (A/T), Vios E (A/T), Vios J (A/T) and Vios J (M/T) following the introduction of the TRD Sportivo variant in July 2009

It’s all heading towards sporty and youthful design which suit most of the youngster and most importantly it’s affordable too! The Peninsula Malaysia OTR price list (including insurance) of the new facelifted Toyota Vios :-

Toyota Vios TRD Sportivo – RM92,000
Toyota Vios G – RM87,300
Toyota Vios E – RM81,500
Toyota Vios J (A) – RM76,090
Toyota Vios J (M) – RM71,990

The new facelift Toyota Vios model give a new re-designed grille which make it looks like the brother “Toyota Camry”. It give the Vios a “classier” feel with this facelift.

Vios Exterior

New Facelift Vios Front View (new re-designed grille)

New Facelift Vios Rear View

Head Lamp

New Rear Combination Lamp

Side Mirror Signal Indicator (G Specs & E Specs). It also come with electronically retractable side mirror for both of the specs except J Specs.

New design 15-inch alloys rims (G Specs, with steel rim spare tyre)

Door visors which is lacking in other car maker.

Vios Interior

The new dashboard and player with leather wrap steering wheel (G Specs)

The new facelifted Vios G specs gets leather seat with floding rear seat and a light grey/beige theme, which give a feeling of wider and spacious, but one down side is it’s harder to maintain as it gets dirty easily.

Rear passenger flat floor

Hanger for your needs

Cup holder and compartment

Powered by 4-Cylinder In-line, 16-Valve, DOHC with VVT-i

Vios E Specs

14-inch Alloy Rim with steel rim spare tyre

None Leather Steering Wheel

Vios J Specs

14-inch Steel Rim

No Side Mirro Signal Indicator

The new Vios in Malaysia does not offer the push start and keyless entry features that is offered in Thailand, anyhow the looks and the interior will definitely be a killer to the youngster and with the big name “Toyota” for the reliability.

On the other hand, all variants come with ABS with EBD and Brake Assist. J Specs only get driver’s airbag (single) while the rest of the Specs comes with two airbags. Rear disc brakes, 15-inch rims and integrated stereo are only for the TRD Sportivo and G-spec.

Overall it’s suitable for mid 20 working youth and this will be an eye catcher!

Go test drive the all new Desirable Facelift Toyota Vios at the nearest showroom now!

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Early in the morning we (MyForteClub member) gather at BHP petrol station, get our T-Shirt, Sticker and briefing before we eventually join in the Naza Kia Convoy. It’s cool as so many Forte and even Koup and Cerato join all the way from Singapore too! I enjoyed the journey as can see so many cars and yes with Police escort too! =)

Group photo of all the Naza Kia participants. Too many participants hence only can see ants (semut). Haha.

Group photo of MyForteClub members!

Koup from Singapore. This Koup is equipped with Murd Guard which is not found in our Forte!

Cerato from Singapore.

There was a competitions among the KIAs. Best Modded Car / Best Audio Car / Best Maintain Car etc.

Look at this BMW Rondo!

The Koup was the highlight of the day!

Air Filter + Self DIY insulation.

Dashboard LCD touch screen player + speakers and mod = 8k SGD.

Sure win? Haha.

They have promo there where when you booked your Forte at the Fiesta, you will be getting Free Bodykit, Free 32″ LCD + 1st year insurance! #@#@!#!@% When I bought mine there’s no such promo. If you planning to book one, go to the Fiesta today and you will be able to enjoy it! No regrets.

They have performances / playground for kids and clowns. If you planning to book car and enjoy the promotional items and get some accessories / bodykit etc then you might want to go to check out the fiesta.

They have launched the new facelift Kia Sportage! But the All New Kia Sportage 2011 which is yet to reveal! Will be updating on this facelift Kia Sportage soon but nevertheless I’m waiting for the all new design 2010 KIA Sportage that’s the cool car!

Do you feel that our stock car mat / carpet is too small and wanted to do a car coil mat with side sewing + heel pad with KIA logo, instead of those own cut coil made at accessories shop? Look no further than here! =)

I did the custom mould with my Forte and wanted to make it bigger and cover the whole area which our stock mat could not cover. If you want to do car mat you can’t take our stock car mat as a mould to cut the mat because it’s smaller.

Those coil mat that you could cut outside is without heel pad mostly and heel pad is good as it will last longer as it’s harder and those girl driver with high heel will be good.

You can select from any of the color below. I could help you to order if you want this type of coil mat. RM170.

Finally I have collected my custom made car coil mat! It’s almost perfectly fit compared to the stock carpet. Check out some of the pictures and comparison.

Red Car Coil Mat with black side sewing.

Fitted at driver side with KIA heel pad.

Back mat in 1 piece instead of 3, it will be tidier and not so messy compared to 3 pieces.

Front Red Car Coil Mat with black side sewing.

Back / Rear Red Car Coil Mat with black side sewing in 1 piece.

Red Car Coil Mat with red side sewing.

Custom made driver’s side black car coil mat with red side sewing.

Original stock car mat which is smaller compared to the custom made mat.

Custom made passenger’s side black car coil mat with red side sewing.

Original stock car mat which is smaller compared to the custom made mat which cover the entire area till the end.

Custom made back / rear black car coil mat with red side sewing in 1 piece which cover entire area.

Original stick back / rear black car mat in 3 pieces and smaller in side.

Driver side Mat.

Custom cut for petrol and car boot lever so that it will not be blocked.

Passenger side Mat.

Back / Rear passenger 1 piece mat.

Back / Rear passenger 1 piece mat comparison.

Spike Backing.

So have this poison you? If you want to order 1 of this custom made car coil mat let me know and I will be doing the 1st bulk before the 1st Mega TT.

Fill in the form below if you interested.