Aoi-chan's Quickie - 20/10/2008

Aoi-chan had her alignment corrected yesterday and now drives like a dream. Too bad i can't enjoy it much due to the headache i'm suffering from.

Got the results of the extra economy i get from the removal of excess weight from Aoi-chan (thanks to the new seat). From initially 50+km for her first fuel meter segment, now she can go 60++km. Nice! With the new lower priced fuel? Even better!!!

Noticed how Aoi-chan's brakes perform well in adverse conditions. Having been torchered in track days and the Genting runs, the brakes are almost fade resistant and can still bite like new. The clutch however is nearing it's end.

Oh yes, Aoi-chan is due for an oil change and some parts might need to be changes as well. My pocket is ready for hell!!! BRING IT ON!!! (sob sob sob...)

Aoi-chan long distance travel report - 5/10/2008

A total of 1400km++ were covered by Aoi-chan in the festive week of Eidulfitri (28/9-5/10/2008)
Among the places ventured were;

1. Muar, Johor
2. Bandaraya Melaka, Melaka
3. Tapah, Perak
4. Temoh/Temoh Stesen, Perak
5. Ipoh, Perak
6. Taiping, Perak
7. Genting Highlands, Pahang

It seems that the new seat serves it's purpose for making the drives more interesting, and dare i say more comfortable. No problems due to the journey have been found so far, but seeing that Aoi-chan did go to Genting and her mileage almost reaching the 50,000km mark, i better get my self and my pocket ready. One thing that i found rather amusing was that the total fuel bill of Aoi-chan during the trips is just slightly higher than that of the tolls paid... looks like the toll fees needs to be revamped (reduced) to suit the now lower fuel prices~

This is the new seat of Aoi-chan; SSCUS Imola Blue full bucket racing seat. I didn't install the racing harness; too much of a hassle to put on for everyday use.