Harrier 2017

[Xlack]

  On 10/24/2017 at 3:10 AM, Theoldjaffa said:

If u can do it the direct way, why would you want an indirect way that is more troublesome?

[Chucky2007]

  On 10/4/2017 at 11:30 PM, Theoldjaffa said:

Great informative post. Shd make this a sticky.

 

I am so envious on the FC!

 

My car has the same engine as yours but my FC is in the low 8s! And I am not heavy footed.

 

Even during highway cruises I never get double digits ever! ð

Sounds like Subaru FC bro

[Theoldjaffa]

  On 10/25/2017 at 2:56 AM, Chucky2007 said:

Sounds like Subaru FC bro ð¤£

My ex boss who drove an STI can get 9km/l.

 

Better than me

[Soya]

  On 10/25/2017 at 3:02 AM, Theoldjaffa said:

My ex boss who drove an STI can get 9km/l.

 

Better than me ð­

Maybe his gauge upside down?

[Theoldjaffa]

  On 10/25/2017 at 5:50 AM, Soya said:

Maybe his gauge upside down?

[Handsomedi]

  On 10/24/2017 at 10:54 PM, Budgetice said:

Mazda is not going to TC.. they already publish an article about creating better na engines that are more fuel efficient

Stop your nonsense and get your facts right. They just launch a 2.5L TURBO cx9

[Chucky2007]

  On 10/25/2017 at 3:02 AM, Theoldjaffa said:

My ex boss who drove an STI can get 9km/l.

 

Better than me ð­

You need to tune your car or pump ron98

[Enye]

  On 10/4/2017 at 11:30 PM, Theoldjaffa said:

Great informative post. Shd make this a sticky.

 

I am so envious on the FC!

 

My car has the same engine as yours but my FC is in the low 8s! And I am not heavy footed.

 

Even during highway cruises I never get double digits ever! ð

if it makes you feel happier, my fc is always in the high 6s

 

 

[Theoldjaffa]

  On 10/25/2017 at 1:23 PM, Chucky2007 said:

You need to tune your car or pump ron98

Already using 98 liao. No tuning options available also

[Z070305]

  On 10/24/2017 at 3:10 AM, Theoldjaffa said:

If u can do it the direct way, why would you want an indirect way that is more troublesome?

[alphard96]

  On 10/25/2017 at 4:44 PM, Z070305 said:

I mean like a toggle near the steering wheel/ signal control so that one does not have to look down to change the mode.

 

Just like how one can change between the various fm radio so that we can adjust the mode according to road condition.

I see, understand your point.

 

Aware that S class also do not have "driving mode selection" buttons on steering wheel if not mistaken,

but its located near centre console/arm rest:

Advantage: still can select without shifting our vision away from the road...similar with some lexus

 

For current harrier, so far ok lah, as i need change to SPORT mode mainly when already stationary -

eg when need to accelerate fast from stationary, at stop traffic lights,

"zoom" once turn green (note: pls ensure safe to go, look L and R and blind spot)....syiok.

 

If while driving, may accidentally activate the aircon seat (ventilation)!.

[Z070305]

  On 10/26/2017 at 3:43 AM, alphard96 said:

I see, understand your point.

 

Aware that S class also do not have "driving mode selection" buttons on steering wheel if not mistaken,

but its located near centre console/arm rest:

Advantage: still can select without shifting our vision away from the road...similar with some lexus

 

For current harrier, so far ok lah, as i need change to SPORT mode mainly when already stationary -

eg when need to accelerate fast from stationary, at stop traffic lights,

"zoom" once turn green (note: pls ensure safe to go, look L and R and blind spot)....syiok.

 

If while driving, may accidentally activate the aircon seat (ventilation)!.

 

I see. This is what I am doing now too. Changing mode usually when the car is stationary or when traffic is not heavy. Don't like the idea of looking down to change the mode.

[Theoldjaffa]

  On 10/27/2017 at 4:15 PM, Z070305 said:

I see. This is what I am doing now too. Changing mode usually when the car is stationary or when traffic is not heavy. Don't like the idea of looking down to change the mode.

I just switch to sports mode the moment I start my car.

 

Much more enjoyable to drive that way.

 

Simi normal or eco mode.. just dulls the performance and makes no diff in FC whatsoever.

 

Yes I tried a week or normal and a week of eco.

 

Worst two weeks of my driving experience in the car.

[Enye]

  On 10/28/2017 at 6:05 AM, Theoldjaffa said:

I just switch to sports mode the moment I start my car.

 

Much more enjoyable to drive that way.

 

Simi normal or eco mode.. just dulls the performance and makes no diff in FC whatsoever.

 

Yes I tried a week or normal and a week of eco.

 

Worst two weeks of my driving experience in the car. ðµ

wah so fierce .... permanent sports mode

 

if i meet you on the road, will stay far far away

 

 

[Theoldjaffa]

  On 10/28/2017 at 6:36 AM, Enye said:

wah so fierce .... permanent sports mode

 

if i meet you on the road, will stay far far away

 

ð

Sports mode still slow la. Cannot match Char's 6 seconds century sprint

[Enye]

  On 10/28/2017 at 7:32 AM, Theoldjaffa said:

Sports mode still slow la. Cannot match Char's 6 seconds century sprint ð

try 100 or 102 ron

 

maybe can

 

 

[Z070305]

  On 10/28/2017 at 6:36 AM, Enye said:

wah so fierce .... permanent sports mode

 

if i meet you on the road, will stay far far away

 

 

[MOT]

  On 10/4/2017 at 4:49 PM, alphard96 said:

Dear all, sorry for not posting for quite sometime, been busy "studying/on course", hope to answer various enquiries regarding HT.

 

first day.JPG

First day collection last august...ODO 7km....at West coast ferry road.

My car was given standard polish by a foreign worker, and it rains that night, hehe.

 

To check for obvious damage or defect.

Received a red toyota umbrella (can be 1, 2 or 3),

besides tools, English car manual, token cashcard/flashcard.

Took photos with trade in car at the carpark...as last memory.

 

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Smooth 95% highway, from Changi Airport to NUS medical/science faculty area, just cruising between at 75-90km/hr x 30minutes.

Seems as good as some hybrid cars, perhaps non turbo can have better FC, no complaints!

 

full tank range 578.JPG accurate FC.JPG

A more accurate FC will be the full tank range and/or average FC AFTER REFUELLING. Please note my results were using ECO mode 99% of the time and for this occasion was relatively light footed with air con fan speed at minimum/lowest.

As expected, for more spirited drive with fast acceleration (eg from traffic lights), my FC generally still acceptable, at least 10km/L.

And yes, the power mode acceleration is FAST enough for most drivers, around 7 plus second century sprint, really.

 

gps version.JPG

i have GPS poor reception issue as mentioned by others.

Map is the same one as in Alphard/VF, Camry or Altis, and surprised they still gave us the 2016 (not 2017...).

Fortunately the haywire gps was resolved after the first 1000km servicing, something to do with ? placement of GPS receiver and setting, they cant tell me much.... but well done BM for solving it once and for all. Thanks Aloee111, hope yours solved too and dont worry about radio reception, quite strong even in MCE, but prefer the unit to provide digital radio...

 

dvd ok.JPG

DVD quality is average and a relatively "small screen size" in my opinion, compared to what's available in the market.

Digital TV (will recommend pioneer) and the "bypass switch" is apparently easily available, but be safe, driver not to watch video on motion once installed. Advantage of this bypass switch is we can still use the GPS/MP3 menu FULLY (when in motion, some options will not be available).

 

power boot setting.JPG door lock setting.JPG

Setting of door unlock done but unfortunately BM unable to do the setting for power boot - request to open power boot even in locked position using remote. Avonez - please see whether you can get them do it.

 

silkblaze.JPG

Have installed this aftermarket blue sidemirror with twin motion blinker, sequential too....by silkblaze, like it.

As mentioned in my car review, the memory seat unfortunately is not link to the sidemirrors.....not sure why/possibly to cut cost.

 

boot lights.JPG buttons.JPG

additional boot lights useful, available here in SG in some shops, not expensive, cant find made in Japan one but seems ok.

buttons - almost full, use up.

 

Andyngps - go for it.....

 

Wish my post/photos are helpful for all who are interested in HT.....ok going back to study.

Hi Alphard96, may i knw where u installed ur aftermarket sequential signal side mirror? do i buy online first then ask woekshop to install or you bought direct from a workshop that helps installing as well