Hi all
Alien, thanks. I guess the reason is "Why did he purchase 1.3 auto at the first place?". It is a Demo car that we dealer is asked to purchase during the launch. So for that reason, I chose the 1.3(A), but I was quite disappointed with the engine, especially the low torque at <4000rpm. I have no complain with the body, in my opinion it is the second best chassis and handling ever produce by Proton other than Savvy. The interior dashboard area is solid, althought it still uses those cheap looking material. So the advice and suggestion need from all your experience sifus is how should I improve it. The CK engine option is out of the question, as comfirmed by my machanics, the engine mountings are different. So 4G16 SOHC or the Campro 1.6 engine are also out of the question right, since there are all using the same mounting as the CK. So what is left for me, is exhaust system upgrade, filter upgrade, grounding cable, lighten pulley and etc which will add up more that a engine upgrade and does not guarantee better improvement.
This is just too bad, as the Neo does have a very stiff body which can handle higher power engine. During the launch, I ahve many GTI owner scame and ask bout the Neo, but when they found out that it is using the Campro engine, they just said "No thanks, lets wait for Proton to have a engine other than Campro, then I will consider.", see thats the general comments.
How about changing the cam shaft, pistons and etc in the engine, is there such an option out there? But the Siemen ECU, .... sigh...:sad_smile:. If nothing else, may be I should take out all the seats, damping material, carpets to lighten tha car. :hmmmm2:
Thanks.
regards
Thoma