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Alterations

abyone — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 16:12:49 +0800

I bought a couple of shirts and tees from online websites.
The sizings turned out to be very loose.
Any shops at Sunway area which can alter the cuttings of shirts and tees at the sleeves and chest/should area ?
What are the costs?
Thanks.

Favourite LOCAL car publication you actually BUY!

BikerVoodoo — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:54:25 +0800

It would be good to see what's the #1 local mag title Lowyat forummers actually spend their hard earned cash on. Vote only for the favourite Malaysian title you spend money on. Browsing thru at the newsstand or reading copies left at the office, airport lounge, etc. doesn't count!

Fabrizio Rollo

BikerVoodoo — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:55:21 +0800

Editor, Vogue Brasil

NST article on Style

BikerVoodoo — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:18:11 +0800

Check it out here http://www.nst.com.my/nst/articles/Style_W...onality/Article

Comments, anyone?

Vintage Trousers

BikerVoodoo — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 06:23:59 +0800

Am considering the following in grey wool (or wool blend):

- high waisted
- dropped belt loops
- double pleats
- side and rear besom pockets
- button fly
- fish tail back
- two inch cuffs

POCKET DUMP!

BikerVoodoo — Thu, 06 May 2010 07:21:13 +0800

Let's see your 'Every Day Carry' (EDC), apart from glasses, clothes, belt, socks and shoes. Here's mine. Stopped using the Nokia though.

Have I gone too far?

BikerVoodoo — Wed, 05 May 2010 16:57:38 +0800

I wonder if I've gone too far wearing these to the office with custom fullgrain leather black oxford shoes?

They look even scarier with the shoes off. Toe socks!

So what do you think?

Japan-Only Bose Speakers!

BikerVoodoo — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 06:26:24 +0800

I suppose that all audiophiles just have to declare Bose as 'junk' but here's something a lot of people don't know.

In Japan Bose is considered higher up the food chain than it is in Malaysia and US/Europe. The finishing on the 901s, 301s, etc. are better. Some sort of British automotive dashboard veneer type material. To top it off the speaker stands are better built, and have a high gloss finish.

There are speakers never even seen in Malaysia, and apparently are built in the United States for demanding Japanese buyers. The 464 WestBorough, which is positioned between the 901s and Japanese 301v (their version of the 301 Series V Direct/Reflects). There's also what is apparently a small Bose equivalent of the BBC LS3/5A called the 125 WestBorough!

Prices in Japan
901 WestBorough - JPY462,000
464 WestBourough - JPY197,400
301v WestBorough - JPY63,000
125 WestBorough - JPY52,290

http://www.bose.co.jp/jp_jp?url=/consumer_...rough/464wb.jsp
http://www.bose.co.jp/jp_jp?url=/consumer_...g/301v/301v.jsp

I wonder if Atlas HiFi can bring in the 464 WestBoroughs?

Music Hall Mambo a rebadged Shanling A40!?

BikerVoodoo — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 10:51:03 +0800

I was browsing around for an integrated amp, and noticed two reviews. One was a Music Hall Mambo integrated 50W Class A amp. Check out the review http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/mambo2/mambo2.html and take a good look at the rear panel, and then compare with the Shanling SLM-A40 here - http://www.china-highend-hifi.com/prod011234124241.htm

Hmmm!

PS3 as audio source?

BikerVoodoo — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:38:55 +0800

After much deliberation on different CD and DVD players as sources, I've been considering using a PS3 as a HiFi audio source. Is it possible to have 2 channel out via RCA plugs into my vacuum tube amp (RCA inputs), in turn driving a pair of Bose 301 Series V speakers?

2-channel audio is fine with me and I have no intention of upgrading to a different amp and/or speakers. These have to remain constant.

Any ideas or insight into this? I know nothing about PS3.

What CD Player to buy?

BikerVoodoo — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:38:18 +0800

I need a CD player to feed through a 14-Watt per channel integrated all-tube amp, into a pair of Bose 301 speakers on generic stands. Have been looking at the Marantz 7001, 7001KI, SA8003, CD5003, Pioneer PD-D6, NAD C542. Am leaning more towards Marantz now.

Any ideas or suggestions?

HELP! Vacuum Tube Amp Repair Needed

BikerVoodoo — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:40:10 +0800

Guys ... does anyone know where I can get the two amps mentioned above repaired and upgraded? I just tried Octave Electronics in PJ but they said it would be too labourious and time consuming so they don't refurbish old amps like these. I'd really like to get my old amps working again. Any ideas or help would be much appreciated. Thanks!

Suzuki Automobiles Malaysia needs a Product Exec

BikerVoodoo — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:26:32 +0800

Without Prejudice ... just helping out a friend.

Suzuki Automobiles Malaysia needs a PRODUCT PLANNER. Executive level not manager. The tech background is just a plus. The tasks include the following, among others.

- Product Positioning
- Price Positioning
- Value Comparison
- Features Comparison
- Model Introduction Plan
- Govt. Regulations monitoring
- Type Approval
- Liaison with factory
- Standard & Optional Accessories selection
- Product Communication

Can you differentiate between hobby type specs and market needs (don't worry you can refine this on-the-job). Do you want to help map out the positioning, pricing, and features for upcoming Suzuki models in Malaysia? You must be willing to work harder than you've ever done in your life.

Call Nazman (Suzuki Malaysia) @ 019 239 6352.

Suzuki Automobiles Malaysia needs a Product Guy

BikerVoodoo — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:44:31 +0800

Are you young? Driven? Engineering or Tech background? Absolutely passionate about cars? Have hands on experience (can change brake pads, spark plugs, can weld, etc.)? Can you differentiate between hobby type specs and market needs (don't worry you can refine this on-the-job).

Do you want to help map out the positioning, pricing, and features for upcoming Suzuki models in Malaysia? You must be willing to work harder than you've ever done in your life. Make sure you have extremely high levels of testicular fortitude.

Call Nazman (Suzuki Malaysia) @ 019 239 6352. He's an ex Isuzu/Honda/DaimlerChrysler guy.

@$$#0L3$ and dumb@$$es need not apply.

New Malaysian Auto 'Internet Meme' - Pupjoint

BikerVoodoo — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 12:55:12 +0800

This VW forum member, 'Pupjoint' has been making the rounds of the VW forums, with people cutting and pasting his pic everywhere, qualifying him as some sort of new internet 'meme'.

I don't know about you but this is FUNNY AS HELL! Let's hope we see more of this.

RacingSparrow - R/C scratchbuilt yacht

BikerVoodoo — Thu, 22 May 2008 07:07:40 +0800

Ever wanted to build your own yacht from plans, the way model airplane guys do, out of balsa wood, etc.? Now you can do it with this book by Bryn Heveldt which I found at Kinokuniya.

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I figure it won't cost that much to build. The most expensive part would be the 2-channel R/C system, the balsa wood and the fibreglass skin+resin. The other parts required would just take a lot of time and effort but the result should be quite entertaining. I believe this RacingSparrow will be a hot hobby project over time. There's even a group on Facebook for it!

Latest BMW uses Taiwan-made engine

BikerVoodoo — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 06:27:04 +0800

Globalisation, etc. aside, we all know BMW went to Rotax for their single cylinder engines. Right now they've gone to KYMCO, in Kaoshiung, Taiwan for the G450X! What do you think?

Proton R&D watching too much American Chopper?

BikerVoodoo — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:24:39 +0800

Hmmm, apparently some Proton R&D engineers have been watching too much American Chopper. They've produced a bike with a Wira 1.5L engine. I guess they've been spending way too much time on Discovery Channel.

Inside Honda's new Human Friendly Transmission

BikerVoodoo — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:03:20 +0800

Check out Honda's new HFT (Human Friendly Transmission), does it mean that in the future we will see more HFT automatics for larger capacity bikes? Does this mean more female riders will opt for bigger bikes, if they can afford them?

Inside Honda's Human Friendly Transmission (HFT)

Honda to stop motorcycle production in the US

BikerVoodoo — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:12:19 +0800

More sad news - Honda to stop motorcycle production in the US