DIY Project: Fog Light Bulb Change: Kobo Xenon H3 bulbs

Assalamualaikum, Greetings!

Here's a short entry on a recent DIY I made over this study+examination week. Actually there are two diy projects that I made during this period. The urge to diy this time around came at an inappropriate time. Therefore, time management is key. Haha! 

Initially, I contemplated on replacing the stock H3 bulb in my fog lamp to a HID kit. But I retracted (for now) considering the amount of work I have to go through to install the system - dismantling the bumper, drilling a hole in the bumper, putting a bracket and perhaps have to get a new pair of fog lamps altogether - leceh).

Why HID lamp on a fog lamp? Why not convert the headlamps to a HID system?
The reason being here is that whenever I caught myself in a JPJ roadblock, I can switch the fog lamps off and get away scotch-free. Ha! 

As for this diy, I got myself a Kobo H3 bulb from Lelong. Since there are no reviews available online yet for this product (not any in my knowledge so far), so here I am writing a short review of this product. Replacing the bulb is a straight forward process. All you need is a philip screwdriver, wire cutter (if necessary) and electrical tape, and you're good to go!

Here are the pictures. I believe it will take care of the review.

The aftermarket Kobo Xenon H3 Bulbs 

Bulb replacing in process 

The difference between stock H3 bulb and the aftermarket one

Another comparison, as viewed from the driver's perspective.

The difference between the bulbs are shown here. The white lines denote where the projected light ends respectively.

As of now at the time of writing, I am yet able to fully appreciate this upgrade since I only drive around Penang island where there are many street lamps illuminating the road. Perhaps I'll appreciate it when I go through a really dark kampung road or the likes. Should there be any visible improvement, it'll be updated here.

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DIY Project: Aftermarket Steering and Gear Console

Assalamualaikum, Greetings! 

Here's another small DIY project that I've been doing for the past week.

Changed my steering, gear console and gear knob. It's an easy DIY as compared to the last one; soundproofing. Well, not as tedious. I wouldn't say it's that easy anyway. Time needed for all these to be done roughly would be 1-2 hours. 

Those things needed to be changed anyway, since the 'leather' part of the steering gives off small dust - perhaps it decayed after all these time of parking under the baking hot sun. The gear console - changed because the fabric material decayed too - I know that bit could be changed but, it is like, alang-alang tukar, semua sekali lah tukar. hehehe. The gear knob...well, let's just say I just want to get some new look (and feel). 

Here's the breakdown of the cost for each item: 

13" Steering : RM65 (could've gotten it online for a cheaper price, but couldn't find the one that I like) 

Gear knob   : RM45 (same reason as above. :P) 

Gear console: RM68 (got it at lelong.com.my inclusive of delivery fee) 

*don't forget the Allen Key - for you to screw and unscrew the steering. It's available at any hardware shops. 

** changed my steering from 14" to a 13" one. felt like I'm driving a toy car. hahaha

If you're changing from stock steering to an aftermarket one, don't forget to get the boss kit. Mine's there already, so it's not included in the breakdown of costs. Also, if your stock steering got an airbag, it is best to search in youtube on how to diy it. You don't want it to be triggered whilst doing work. Could injure yourself if you don't take preventive action. 

And while I was at that, I took out the gear lock which came with the car too. I just don't want it to get in the way of the new gear console. 

I'm actually thinking of DIY-ing a short shifter next, but have to kiv it first since I'm having my final examination in January - and actually this week is the study week! 

Here are the pictures. Enjoy :) 

The 13" steering 

The new gear console 

The new gear knob 

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Getting out of my comfort zone

Assalamualaikum and Greetings! :) 

It's November already and gosh...how fast time flies, it's almost the end of the year 2013 already! 

This is the time of the semester when all of the tests have been done with, assignments submitted, with some of them remaining to be done with...I'd prefer to call this time of the semester as the 'resting' period...before we proceed to the big one - finals. 

A lot has happened to me this semester. The good and the bad - I'd still say Alhamdulillah, for those things happened for a reason, and I choose to see only the good of each and every one of those things that had happened. 

I feel that the theme for me this semester is 'getting out of my comfort zone'...Why?? 

Well, I started this semester by being a program director for the SFCF USM, which is my first time here. and yes, as the program director I had to deliver a speech in front of big fishes both from the university and the industry. Also, for this semester I took up ko-k..and guess what ko-k it is?? MODERN DANCE! Hahahahahaha. 

I'd never thought that I will take modern dance as my ko-k...thanks to my friends who persuaded me to take up this ko-k. This is my first time dancing in public.  No, it's my second time. The first time was during first year, when I performed for German language class during Sollat's International Week. BUT, it is STILL my first time dancing for a ko-k and last Friday night, we performed during 'Malam Kokurikulum' at DTSP. Ehmahgerrrddd..my friends shouted my name, took pictures and videos..dah lah masa tu dalam second group yang menari tu aku sorang jeee...dok kat depan pulok tuuu..horror sangat! 

And I also sang for the first time in public..masa dinner SFCF hari tu..lagu BPR - Harum Subur Di Hati. Yang tu pun kawan-kawan ambik video jugak. hohoho..segan aku. 

All in all, it feels good to sometimes get out of your comfort zone. I know I felt it. It certainly boosted my self-esteem a bit. heheheh.... Lepas habis je malam ko-k tu, dah tau dah..nanti terasa rindu pulak nak pi ke concourse tu setiap Isnin dan Khamis petang untuk ko-k..no more la..huhuhu...

Well, as they said it, good things must come to an end. And this is my penultimate semester here in USM. I'm glad that I (and we) managed to make the most out of it; with all the memories and unforgettable things...hehehe. Thanks, guys :') 

p/s: diorang suke sgt ckp aku menari nampak comel. wahahaha segan bak hangggg~

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