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Kwar

Posted 29 September 2011 - 04:33 PM

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Guys,

I heard bout so-so handling with this car. Unfortunately, my uncle's car lost control when he go thru water puddle on NSE last week! He was driving @ 110km/h or less during that time. The car is still consider new coz less than 6 mnths and the mileage only 7000km +. If not mistaken i heard one case on LPT last yer. One side of the car hv to be replace coz hit the divider! Total repair cost near to RM16k! smile_blackeye.gif

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Posted 29 September 2011 - 04:55 PM

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QUOTE (Kwar @ Sep 29 2011, 04:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Guys,

I heard bout so-so handling with this car. Unfortunately, my uncle's car lost control when he go thru water puddle on NSE last week! He was driving @ 110km/h or less during that time. The car is still consider new coz less than 6 mnths and the mileage only 7000km +. If not mistaken i heard one case on LPT last yer. One side of the car hv to be replace coz hit the divider! Total repair cost near to RM16k! smile_blackeye.gif

Crazy , drive 110 km/h in this auntie sylphy car........this car is meant for auntie/granny to drive below 100km/h or one of the best cars to drive in the traffic jam...........
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Posted 29 September 2011 - 05:11 PM

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QUOTE (Kwar @ Sep 29 2011, 04:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Guys,

I heard bout so-so handling with this car. Unfortunately, my uncle's car lost control when he go thru water puddle on NSE last week! He was driving @ 110km/h or less during that time. The car is still consider new coz less than 6 mnths and the mileage only 7000km +. If not mistaken i heard one case on LPT last yer. One side of the car hv to be replace coz hit the divider! Total repair cost near to RM16k! smile_blackeye.gif


There are many factors that lead to accident. I assume your uncle is using the original tyres which might be the Continental Comfort Contact 1. So, don't expect marvellous aquaplanning resistance or grip. Secondly, it could be attributed to driving skills and sanity smile_big.gif . I have a Sylphy and have never driven above 80km/h whether it's in the rain or going through puddles of water. Might drive above 110km/h in the rain if the Sylphy is fitted with the Michelin Pilot Sports 3. smile_tongue.gif Sylphy is meant to be driven gently in all circumstances. Boy racers are not encouraged to own one unless you are getting the Impul version (that time one might complain back/ass pain) 059.gif

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Posted 29 September 2011 - 07:13 PM

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QUOTE (sunyatsen @ Sep 29 2011, 05:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There are many factors that lead to accident. I assume your uncle is using the original tyres which might be the Continental Comfort Contact 1. So, don't expect marvellous aquaplanning resistance or grip. Secondly, it could be attributed to driving skills and sanity smile_big.gif . I have a Sylphy and have never driven above 80km/h whether it's in the rain or going through puddles of water. Might drive above 110km/h in the rain if the Sylphy is fitted with the Michelin Pilot Sports 3. smile_tongue.gif Sylphy is meant to be driven gently in all circumstances. Boy racers are not encouraged to own one unless you are getting the Impul version (that time one might complain back/ass pain) 059.gif


original tyres not fitted with Yokohama??correct me if i'm wrong. if they change 2 Continental ledi
still remember last time when launching i saw the car is fitted with Yokohama

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Posted 29 September 2011 - 10:28 PM

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QUOTE (2420l @ Sep 29 2011, 07:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
original tyres not fitted with Yokohama??correct me if i'm wrong. if they change 2 Continental ledi
still remember last time when launching i saw the car is fitted with Yokohama

In rain, it depends on how deep the water on the roads and direction of the flow of water and if you've studied physics before, it explains a bit on aquaplaning when a car goes through a large puddle of water after certain speed.. so it's not due to any poor handling etc and if you've noticed even posh German cars crash during heaving rain.
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Posted 30 September 2011 - 08:54 AM

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QUOTE (2420l @ Sep 29 2011, 07:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
original tyres not fitted with Yokohama??correct me if i'm wrong. if they change 2 Continental ledi
still remember last time when launching i saw the car is fitted with Yokohama


My uncle's car using the Yokohama tyre. I remembered when i was driving my dad's Pug 405 up north to Kangar 13 yrs back. Was driving @ 140km/h, suddenly near Gurun hit the water puddle but gone thru without any drama!!! That time the tyre was GY Eagle GA only! smile_tongue.gif When going thru the water u can feel the steering a bit firmer and feel the car really secure on the road. The road holding is SUPERB!!!!

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Posted 30 September 2011 - 03:41 PM

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As far as I know, Sylphy doesn't have traction control. Did your uncle instinctively press the brake pedal when it aquaplane? And was it at a curve?

If yes, that could be the cause. Normally when this happens, you'll need to let the car gain traction for some distance after hitting a puddle of water.

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Posted 01 October 2011 - 09:56 AM

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Fxxk this Kwar... asking a stupic question here!!! Skid on wet can occur at many type of car. It depends on how deep is the water, how good is your tyre, how good is the driver, how good is the traction control manage (if equipped). Diu!!
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Posted 01 October 2011 - 11:13 AM

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guys, so far i have driven sylphy for the past 2 years and have no issue on road handling. It's a nice and comfortable car with good performance.

the accident cen be due to many factors, i think the most important is the actual road condition.


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Posted 01 October 2011 - 11:16 AM

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QUOTE (assange @ Oct 1 2011, 09:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Fxxk this Kwar... asking a stupic question here!!! Skid on wet can occur at many type of car. It depends on how deep is the water, how good is your tyre, how good is the driver, how good is the traction control manage (if equipped). Diu!!


Exactly smile_thumbup.gif It could have happened to anyone even you are driving a Ferrari!!! Seeing deep puddles of water still want to drive fast...... This is what I will say 'Loh Lei Sui" (u deserved it or Tei Sei!)