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  1. amsandun
    Guys, I am sure most of you might have invested in assets hoping for financial growth and freedom. What are your investing experience so far? How about CSE? Any other assets? I am hoping to do some investing as a beginner but must be cautious especially in these times. your sincere inputs are much appreciated. Thanks.
  2. amsandun
    Strange looking Prius huh... ?
  3. amsandun

    anyone else having a nightmare driving these days or is it just me? It seems driving/riding skills of many were also quarantined during curfew. ? 

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    2. RWD

      RWD

      fully agreed. Once restrictions were eased it took me almost a week of driving to get my defensive driving skills back. I was feeling so dis-orientated and had a couple of close shaves. I'm a lot better now, so give it time.

    3. Uditha88

      Uditha88

      same here. car seems need more warm ups too...

    4. YoungGrasshopper

      YoungGrasshopper

      Oh yes.. I drove for a very short distance on Tuesday, and saw enough fellows who had forgotten how to use their turn signals. I saw one guy come from behind on the outside lane, and cut across in front of me with no prior warning into the inside lane and turned into a byroad.. Luckily i saw him through my figures and figured he would do what he did lol

  4. amsandun
    Guys, Any recommendations for fuel/ignition system issues fixing around Kadawatha area? I am having a slight delayed start problem but not always. Checked the battery today and it was fine. So it could be something else. If you know any place to go for around Kadawatha area (or any good place you'd recommend), please let me know.
  5. amsandun
    Yes I'd better check them out first before coming to a full stop in the middle of nowhere. So far this occurred after driving for a while and when the engine is hot. So I guess it may not be the battery? Morning cold starts are working fine so far.
  6. amsandun
    Guys, I noticed a slight delay in engine start (slow cranking) about 3 times in the last week. But it did start in one push all 3 times but with a delay and almost misfired. Thing is this happened not in the early morning but in the middle of driving when I stopped for some groceries for about 10-15 min and came back. I suspected the battery but searching the internet I found there maybe problems in ignition, spark plug or anything. How should I get this checked? TIA
  7. amsandun
    This is the key. Always turn off the engine and refuel. I faced it only once in My Vitz 2016. As I remember I forgot to shut the engine. it took nearly 5 minutes and a start and stop update fuel gauge. If you turn off the engine and refuel, I am sure this will not occur. And this is not a problem with the car of course.
  8. amsandun

    Getting the plates to match the model :D (not my car)

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    1. AVANTE

      AVANTE

      Better than this are the numbers like 0420 or 0666 which matches the owners personality.

    2. varotone

      varotone

      I regularly saw a white Peugeot 508 with the number 508.

      @AVANTE what do 420 and 666 have to do with the owners personality? ?

    3. AVANTE

      AVANTE

      @varotone one's a successful businessman and another is an exorcist. 

      Both numbers display the respective good qualities of such characters!

  9. amsandun
    yes, Customs uses exchange rates on a weekly basis. One fixed rate for a week starting Monday.
  10. amsandun
    Hi, It's a Vitz 2016, I don't have a manual. I only hope this won't be a problem in the future.
  11. amsandun
    Hi all, I put my car to service today at Sterling Kadawatha and it's my first time there. When the supervisor asked me what oil was used earlier, I told Toyota 10W30 as that's what had in my mind. Mileage is 29K. He said it should be 5w30 according to the mileage and since 10w30 has been used earlier it is not possible to put 5w30 now. So they went ahead with 10w30. Only a while ago I called the previous place where I serviced and asked what they used. To my horror, he said he put Toyota 5W30. I called back the Sterling and informed but they have already finished the oil change. He said that won't be a much of a problem though. So nothing to worry. My question is, Is it ok to put 10w30 at this mileage? Can I or Is it wise to change to 5w30 in the next change? Through posts here in AL, I have realized that in SL, 5 or 10 will not matter so much. But due to my fault, I am concerned. Please share your opinions.
  12. amsandun
    which version of visual studio are you using? can you post your current connection string here? Maybe the connection string is wrong or contains invalid parameters and values.
  13. amsandun
    So what is the procedure for short time stops like at a traffic light? Since no need to engage Parking Brake there, would it be advisable to do the following? SB -> Shift to "N" -> engage Parking Brake -> Slowly release SB
  14. amsandun
    Members may need to know your purpose, intended use and your preference before giving their ideas. Have you considered anything so far? You need to consider whether Hybrids/Gasoline cars, Car(Sedan,Hatch)/SUV/Crossovers, No. of people travel by your car etc. And how often you use/drive it..(daily runner/weekender etc)
  15. amsandun
    All were received within 4 weeks max, except that one item of course, which I never received.. ?
  16. amsandun
    Yes almost all of my orders (95%) from AliEx came within 3 weeks max (mostly within 2.5 weeks) using standard shipping. Only exception is this 11.11 sale and festival season coming up where packages may get delayed big time. Not sure about eBay as I haven't ordered anything from eBay ever since I got to know about Ali Express.
  17. amsandun
    For a permit import, yes. For non permit, tax for double cab is 5 million.
  18. amsandun
    for town/traffic driving above values are correct. I get 15-17 kmpl for outstation driving. (I drive kandy-colombo)
  19. amsandun
    like @tiv and @iRage mentioned there are very good Chinese models that does the job so well. When I installed a setup for my car, also installed a reverse cam which was branded as Kenwood (I knew it's not original). Camera was good but less range of vision and less quality at night. Later I bought a setup and a reverse cam for father's car from a pettah shop. That camera was perfect with fish eye view and good in quality than mine. The view was so broad and clear in both day and night. So no point of looking for Branded ones where certain Chinese products has a good value.
  20. amsandun

    Hope his use of cars are not as bad as phrases he use (calling Japanese cars as junks). I am a fan of Bimmers too but shouldn't discredit others this way. Also wondering what he called a 'Beast', The car or the previous owner? ??

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    1. AVANTE

      AVANTE

      I don't know about beasts..but thanks to you sir, today I learned about the existence of a dangerous german feline species called 'gascat'.

      What's with these weird ad description by these bimmer guys anyways..saw an E90 3-series for sale a while back with the description: "No major accidents, not even a squirrel".

      Also, the description is missing 'changed blinker fluid recently'

    2. iRage

      iRage

      These are not TRUE/REAL beemer enthusiasts. These are wanna bes who bought a BMW for the flash of it and they saw cool youtube videos of BMWs doing cool s**t. They either bought old ones...usually the permit hacked ones as the good ones rarely change hands in public...or used their mommies and daddies permits to buy one (technically using mom and dad's car). Check the forum...a few years ago some of us commented how the old Civic rice boys are getting in to BMWs 

  21. amsandun
    I also had a tire puncture about a month ago and repaired it at a shop in Maradana. The guy who did the job said "let's do a double" for the repair. I didn't quite understand what it meant. But the cost was just Rs. 360/-.
  22. amsandun
    Oh now only I grasped what you meant.. ? I got it all wrong before.
  23. amsandun
    Hmm. since they got a good machine and very close to where I am, I am thinking about going to them this time. Let's hope for the best and I will stay cautious about the matters you mentioned. I called and inquired. They sounded professional and said it can be completed within an hour.
  24. amsandun
    thanks iRage. Is suspension change really necessary? I would love to upgrade the ride but I'm afraid it has to wait with all other family matters around.
  25. amsandun
    I am based in Kandy but employment is based in Fort area. U&H is like 10 min drive for me. I have never heard of Pitstop though. Apart from the staff at UH, how is their quality of work?
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