Lowyat.NET: Latest topics by leowhy

Another honda City Facelift

leowhy — Tue, 28 Aug 2007 10:10:11 +0800

Link= http://star-motoring.com/news/story.asp?fi...3&sec=motornews

Facelifted Honda City launched

Honda Malaysia has introduced the facelifted City, and the updated version features a new honeycomb grille, glass antenna, side mirror turn lights, redesigned rear lights and body coloured mud guards in terms of exterior enhancements.

The enhanced, dressed in Sparkle Grey.
No changes to the mechanicals - the same 1.5l VTEC and i-DSI engines are present, as is the CVT transmission.

The new grille.
Inside, the Ultra Seat is now also available on the VTEC version; with foldable rear seats and three different modes to choose from, the Ultra Seat allows maximum use of space in storing items with ease. New is the use of water repellant seat covers, great news if you love drinking on the move.

Now, you just say oops, and not continue with the colourful language ...
The facelifted City is available in five colours, these being Sparkle Grey, Bluish Silver, Alabaster Silver Metallic, Nighthawk Black Pearl and Satellite Silver Metallic.

Prices are (on-the-road, inclusive of road tax and insurance) is RM85,800 for the VTEC and RM79,800 for the i-DSI.

Nissan Develops Concept Car to Combat Drunk Drivin

leowhy — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 10:10:46 +0800

Good news for drinkers in the future?

Source: http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/english/NEWS_...T=english_PRINT

Nissan Develops Concept Car to Combat Drunk Driving
Aug 06, 2007 17:34

Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. has developed a concept car featuring multiple functions to prevent drunk driving as part of efforts for combating drunk driving.

The company will promote technology development and conduct field tests by using the concept car. The car is designed to detect drunk-driving or its signs on the basis of information obtained by alcohol odor sensors and a facial recognition system as well as driving behavior.

The alcohol odor sensors are built in the transmission shift knob and in the seats. When the sensors detect alcohol above a predetermined value, they warn the driver via a voice alert and the indication on the car navigation screen.

When the sensor in the shift knob detects alcohol, the shift lever is automatically locked, immobilizing the transmission.

A camera is mounted on the instrument cluster to monitor the driver's face and estimates the driver's state of consciousness through image processing. In addition, the system tracks the behavior of the vehicle to evaluate the driver's driving condition such as drowsiness and inattentiveness.

Then, if the system determines that there is the possibility of drunk-driving, it warns the driver via a voice alert and the indication on the car navigation screen. At the same time, it also tightens up the seat belt to further alerts the driver.

Additives For Engine

leowhy — Tue, 13 Feb 2007 15:20:19 +0800

Dear all,

I hope this is not a repeated thread.

Some Key questions about additives for Engine

1) Treat Fuel (added into Fuel Tank usually - enhance FC)
2) Treat Engine Body parts (added during Engine Oil Change - Engine become very smooth so less friction)
3) Stuff added to clean away carbon/contaminants build up...

Are all those mentioned above true or they actually inter-related?

Anyway, i came accross an additive - Slick50. Understand from the description it serve the purpose of item 2 above... is it any good?

thanks
HY

Nostalgic Final Fantasy VII

leowhy — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 14:59:00 +0800

Dear all gaming mahagurus...

i'm of an older gamer where i didn't actually update to recent great titles...
as we know pc harware is getting more powerful as time goes by...
just wanna ask if it is possible for FF7 to run smooth (to me, moving characters around/doing battle without jerking is good enough) on an intel integrated graphic(GMA900/GMA950) on laptop? of course this laptop will be at least has intel core processor & at least 512MB RAM...

i need this info coz it will affect my decision to get a laptop with intel integrated graphic or opt for one with better (nvidia/ati) graphic...

Did anyone tried before?

Really appreciate if anyone can help...

Many Thanks