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New Matrix Owner - 10/30/2004 11:01:55 PM

Redstorm

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Am a new Matrix owner from Singapore and have the car for about a week. Have previously owned the Excel and Elantra and have not had any problem with this brand of cars. The Matrix, also known as Lavita in other part of Asia, is a very popular car in this part of the world and many of us, Matrix owners, are very happy and satisfied with the car except for its fuel consumption which is higher than those of Japanese made. This is understandable as the car is 1.3 ton which is considerably heavier than Jap cars. Any Matrix owners who would like to share tips on achieving better FC would be much appreciated.

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RE: New Matrix Owner - 3/6/2005 4:28:44 AM

milkysilver

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Control ur rite foot!

Dun mod ur car too much.

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RE: New Matrix Owner - 6/3/2005 8:40:40 PM

05SteelGrey

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Perhaps a picture? I'm not sure what that is, since it isn't imported to the U.S.

05SG

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RE: New Matrix Owner - 7/6/2005 10:47:29 PM

Mat76

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Hi Everone;
I am Mat from S'pore. Matrix FC is high. I just bought the new FaceLift 1.6 Auto and the Fuel Consumption(FC) is around 8.5Km/L.
Very taxing. I am also looking for economic ways to reduce FC. Anyone can help?

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RE: New Matrix Owner - 7/21/2005 8:54:50 PM

Jlivan

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Pics please. I never saw a Hyundai matrix b4.

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RE: New Matrix Owner - 9/5/2005 1:58:43 AM

Devil_82

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Hi let me show u my little baby matrix pics...

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ORIGINAL: Jlivan

Pics please. I never saw a Hyundai matrix b4.

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RE: New Matrix Owner - 9/9/2005 12:05:10 AM

caltalk

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Hi every1, I have been driving the first model Matrix and changed to the latest facelift model recently. There isn't much u can do regarding FC, any modding done to the car with the intention solely on fuel saving will be quite negligible due to the weight of the car. I get around 10.5-11.5km/l manual version, for auto it is around 8.0-9.5km/l. The trick to maximise FC is making your car engine run more efficently; using iridium plugs, grounding, high flow filter and magnets are some of the basic mods to improve power and FC.

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RE: New Matrix Owner - 9/11/2005 2:45:17 AM

caltalk

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Found out that the FL model air filter cover has a long funnel like nose sticking out to the center of the area. Unable to fit any high flow filter this way. Anybody done any mod to install a K&N filter? Cut away the protruding part

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RE: New Matrix Owner - 9/11/2005 5:37:24 AM

caltalk

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Found a product link from K&N site which is suitable for Matrix

http://kandn.com/images/l/33-2868.jpg

Anybody tried? how was it and is it available in SG?

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RE: New Matrix Owner - 9/11/2005 6:08:09 AM

caltalk

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I got the dealer contact for K&N filter:

MCWELL VENTURES 51 UBI AVE. 1, #01-05 PAYA UBI INDUSTRIAL PARK, SINGAPORE 408933 Singapore 65.8444640

SPORTING MOTORS PTE LTD 15 MOONSTONE LANE, , SINGAPORE 328457 Singapore 65-63960230

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