Re: Organising DIY Aircon insulation

by **aural** on 20th October 2009, 5:54 pm

Actually i think the air is cold but still need the fan for circulation. So can dun need to put artic cold temp but put fan 2.

by andikong on 25th October 2009, 3:11 pm

China Kia Forte also have air-con problems, Not cold!
Below are some quote from their forum thread.

福瑞地空调怎么样？

我咋感觉风很大，但是制冷效果不怎么好呢？你们是不是一样的？

一样，感觉比我的花冠差非常多，制冷不咱们行啊

by Juz@kid on 25th October 2009, 6:42 pm

china forte no need air con coz e country itself is oready so cold....

by andikong on 26th October 2009, 9:05 pm

Juz@kid wrote:china forte no need air con coz e country itself is oready so cold....

You must be joking, most public buses and taxi are fully air-con. The average summer temp. is around 35 degree C.

I was there in Aug and I experienced the hottest oven in Guangzhou, temp at 37 degree C during the day which is hotter than Singapore.

by KnightRider on 31st October 2009, 9:26 am

Hello all...when is the next DIY session.....just collected my ride.....air con cannot make it compare with old ride...

by Juz@kid on 1st November 2009, 6:58 pm

maybe hv to wait til e 8th MU or u open another thread for Air Con DIY so dat others who juz collect can join in.... nex MU canot do coz its Nite MU n lighting can be poor....

by nightfever on 1st November 2009, 7:31 pm

KnightRider wrote:Hello all...when is the next DIY session.....just collected my ride.....air con cannot make it compare with old ride...

once u insulate the air con pipe, cfm better than ur old ride. Unless ur old ride is from WALL's.

by KingJerry on 2nd November 2009, 11:25 pm

Weird, i feel the forte air con quite power le.

And i on 24 wind speed 1 nia.

I think coldness is relative. Still, if there's a MU for air con insulation, i wanna join also! Very Happy

by Elixir99 on 2nd November 2009, 11:41 pm

Count me in too.... bounce

thanks

by joepele on 2nd November 2009, 11:46 pm

KingJerry wrote:Weird, i feel the forte air con quite power le.

And i on 24 wind speed 1 nia.

I think coldness is relative. Still, if there's a MU for air con insulation, i wanna join also!

Really...

Maybe you should "try" the A/C from a Toyota.

Very Happy

by KingJerry on 2nd November 2009, 11:52 pm

Ahhh, think i probably will get the insulation. From the previous posts, it shouldn't be too expensive so i guess it's ok.

But the ones i would really like to improve are the sound insulation and the bumpy rides!

by rajsankar on 7th November 2009, 2:57 pm

guys, count me in. i want to join for AirCon DIY Insulation.

by genevievepearly on 8th November 2009, 2:47 pm

Guy.. count me in for the next Air Con DIY Insulation.. =)

by cpt_zr on 8th November 2009, 6:26 pm

ooo? so whens the next insulation meet up.

by pessimizt on 10th November 2009, 8:13 am

I think it would be better for someone to start a new thread and then start to gather 8-10 people before commencing the DIY.

by aswalkersg on 30th November 2009, 12:53 pm

Hi Boss,

I am a newbie and like to join your DIY grp. Mine is a 2.0l ,is there any difference ?

Shaq wrote:Dear All,

To follow up on the DIY Aircon Insulation,i would like to try doing it myself. i understand that the materials bought can be too much for my own use .Organising this for all forterians to have their own DIY insulation...erm 1st time doing so would like to keep to 8 pax...in case wastage..

Costs will be shared and will have no profit on the person buying the material on behalf of everyone.

Where to buy:
NE Refrigeration
35 Ubi Crescent
S(408585)

For 10 riders:
7 pcs 3/4" 2m rubber insulator ($2 per unit),
one can of adhesive glue ($7 per tin),
two rolls of rubber adhesive tape ($7 per roll in box) and if possible a pack of cable ties, thin and black type.
Bring own scissors, cutter knives and one tiny glass bottle to contain the adhesive glue.

The above items can cater for 10 rides. So kindly list down your nick & name.

No. Nick (Name)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

For all those who have experience please come down to guide all us newbies...

Venue : north area ( preferably Bishan / TPY )
Time : in Oct 09 or Nov 09 ( preferbly Sunday morning )

Thanks all.

by pessimizt on 30th November 2009, 1:47 pm

Hello hello,
Not much difference at all.
Just a matter of Power Steering Wheel fluid (EX models) and Clutch Fluid (for manual models)

Cheers.

by aswalkersg on 30th November 2009, 5:26 pm

Thanks Bro:-)
You meant no difference between the 2.0l and 1.6 or the Air Con DIY Insulation makes no difference to the air con efficiency ?

When will be the next DIY , duration of installation and how much it costs?

Thanks!

by pessimizt on 30th November 2009, 5:40 pm

aswalkersg wrote:Thanks Bro:-)
You meant no difference between the 2.0l and 1.6 or the Air Con DIY Insulation makes no difference to the air con efficiency ?

When will be the next DIY , duration of installation and how much it costs?

Thanks!

Hello aswalkersg,
I meant the insulation procedures for 2.0 and 1.6 should be the same. <<-- Any bros can confirm this please because i have not met any 2.0l model doing insulation

There is definitely difference after insulating. Some bros say not much but some others say much better. So it is pretty subjective. And also, must do the correct way too.

The duration of the insulation can range from 2 to 3 hours. The last time round was very fast because we split the insulation rubber among all the people and start mass producing the parts required.

Currently there is no one organising the DIY yet. Maybe you can start off by organising it and getting the materials and setting the date / time of the DIY.
Then i can pop by and assist if the date / time permits.

Cheers !

by aswalkersg on 1st December 2009, 8:51 am

Thank you Sir :-)

My commitments difficult to organise Bro.

Hopefully someone can arrrange one .

by genexis on 19th December 2009, 12:04 am

count me in!

by piyopiyo2199 on 19th December 2009, 12:08 am

Count me in too! Smile

by DaveConnell78 on 31st January 2010, 10:22 am

Anyone still organising? Pls count me in tks Smile

by hsjose on 31st January 2010, 4:13 pm

I'm interested as well.

by b0yc0tt on 31st January 2010, 4:46 pm

still have ah? i also want....

by Teryau on 31st January 2010, 6:05 pm

Me too, count me in bros.

by **Dark Knight** on 31st January 2010, 6:17 pm

hmm me also interested. perhap can start a new thread to gather bros/sis who are interested this DIY?

by DaveConnell78 on 5th February 2010, 10:06 am

Can count me in too? Just got my ride Smile

98431344 Tks in advance

by aswalkersg on 5th February 2010, 11:00 am

Happy CNY to all:-)
I am waiting for DIY Aircon insulation.

by hellbabe on 5th February 2010, 11:08 am

pardon me for my bimboness.. but the aircon insulation is for?? wat does it do?? thanks

by Kiang on 5th February 2010, 11:24 am

i am still waiting too

by ace on 5th February 2010, 11:38 am

One of you need to stand up and say "I organise it...this day xx/xx/xx....time: xxhr/xxmin/xxsec...Place..eg. Timbuktu carpark."

And than put up a list for interested party.....

Otherwise....all have to wait for the seed to grow into a tree...etc..

by b0yc0tt on 8th February 2010, 11:37 am

ace wrote:One of you need to stand up and say "I organise it...this day xx/xx/xx....time: xxhr/xxmin/xxsec...Place..eg. Timbuktu carpark."

And than put up a list for interested party.....

Otherwise....all have to wait for the seed to grow into a tree...etc..

Need a 'old bird' to volunteer to demo first leh..

by ace on 8th February 2010, 6:36 pm

For demo, see the PDF file created by bro pessimizt.

Get yourselves organised and invite the guru to the event..

by jimixer on 8th February 2010, 11:48 pm

Remind me of a verse...

"When the student is ready, the MASTER will appear!"

by edmundino on 9th February 2010, 1:35 pm

Frankly, the PDF instruction is VERY clear. I DIY myself last week on my own. Trust me guys, you don't need the mentors to guide you for it.

by Forte002 on 9th February 2010, 1:56 pm

Actually, I think our aircon is cold enough if you don't use the auto. Switch to using circulation air instead of fresh air will keep the cabin cool. However, it still can be improved further by doing the insulation... 8)

by Forte002 on 9th February 2010, 1:57 pm

edmundino wrote:Frankly, the PDF instruction is VERY clear. I DIY myself last week on my own. Trust me guys, you don't need the mentors to guide you for it.

It is not really the mentor part I believe... It is the fun to do it together regardless the effectiveness... haha...

by edmundino on 9th February 2010, 2:34 pm

Forte002 wrote:
edmundino wrote:Frankly, the PDF instruction is VERY clear. I DIY myself last week on my own. Trust me guys, you don't need the mentors to guide you for it.

It is not really the mentor part I believe... It is the fun to do it together regardless the effectiveness... haha...

Points to note if it would help:

1) DIY at multi-storey carpark
2) Bring your own scissors and necessary tools (10mm spanner wrench)
3) Don't really required the glue (I didn't use any)
4) Bring lot's of cable tie
5) Try not to switch on Air-Con prior to this DIY (Condensation from the pipe)
6) Let your engine COOL sufficiently to prevent scalding
7) Prepare cotton gloves (Helps for hot or difficult access area)
8) Prepare drinks for water parade

That's all I can guide from my experience doing the DIY myself.

by pessimizt on 3rd March 2010, 8:19 am

edmundino wrote:
Forte002 wrote:
edmundino wrote:Frankly, the PDF instruction is VERY clear. I DIY myself last week on my own. Trust me guys, you don't need the mentors to guide you for it.

It is not really the mentor part I believe... It is the fun to do it together regardless the effectiveness... haha...

Points to note if it would help:

1) DIY at multi-storey carpark
2) Bring your own scissors and necessary tools (10mm spanner wrench)
3) Don't really required the glue (I didn't use any)
4) Bring lot's of cable tie
5) Try not to switch on Air-Con prior to this DIY (Condensation from the pipe)
6) Let your engine COOL sufficiently to prevent scalding
7) Prepare cotton gloves (Helps for hot or difficult access area)
8) Prepare drinks for water parade

That's all I can guide from my experience doing the DIY myself.

Nice guide edmundino !

Glad you managed to DIY all by yourself and is enjoying the new a/c !
Like to add on to point (2): The spanner wrench can be found in the spare tyre section in the boot.

by petertan on 3rd March 2010, 8:56 am

ehh.....may i know where to buy that 3/4" rubber insulator huhh ?

by pessimizt on 3rd March 2010, 8:57 am

Check out the first post:

Where to buy:
NE Refrigeration
35 Ubi
Crescent
S(408585)

For 10 riders:
7 pcs 3/4" 2m rubber insulator ($2 per unit),
one can of adhesive
glue ($7 per tin),
two rolls of rubber adhesive tape ($7 per roll in
box) and if possible a pack of cable ties, thin and black type.
Bring
own scissors, cutter knives and one tiny glass bottle to contain the
adhesive glue.

by kezman on 9th March 2010, 2:54 am

Who still waiting for this insulation?I can volunteer!

by kiaforteclub on 9th March 2010, 8:36 am

do it man its cheap & worth while so much better after done...

by moop on 9th March 2010, 9:51 am

i wan to do! but who will buy the equipments?

by pessimizt on 9th March 2010, 11:31 am

Someone got to start a new Thread and organise and set a date and location (TS choice). Must be covered area if not all will get sunburnt or dehydrate. Try to be in the noons of weekends because the DIY will take about 2-3 hours.

Once the TS consolidated around 8 - 9 people, get all their contacts and then go and get the equipment i listed above.

Do let me know the date/time/location too so that i can also drop by and see see look look.

Cheers.

by mighty meow on 9th March 2010, 2:02 pm

hmm ... I am interested in this DIY any 1 doing this as well??

by darksoul on 9th March 2010, 2:36 pm

Me wan too

by mighty meow on 9th March 2010, 3:07 pm

how abt we come out a list where we input out nick and once we gather about 10 riders we arrange and get it done.

as we still need to buy the items below:
Where to buy:
NE Refrigeration
35 Ubi
Crescent
S(408585)

For 10 riders:
7 pcs 3/4" 2m rubber insulator ($2 per unit),
one can of adhesive
glue ($7 per tin),
two rolls of rubber adhesive tape ($7 per roll in
box) and if possible a pack of cable ties, thin and black type.
Bring
own scissors, cutter knives and one tiny glass bottle to contain the
adhesive glue.

Let's start with a list for those who are interested in this DIY and maybe we can start from there....

No. / Nick
1) Mighty Meow
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)

Thanks

by petertan on 9th March 2010, 3:25 pm

mighty meow wrote:how abt we come out a list where we input out nick and once we gather about 10 riders we arrange and get it done.

as we still need to buy the items below:
Where to buy:
NE Refrigeration
35 Ubi
Crescent
S(408585)

For 10 riders:
7 pcs 3/4" 2m rubber insulator ($2 per unit),
one can of adhesive
glue ($7 per tin),
two rolls of rubber adhesive tape ($7 per roll in
box) and if possible a pack of cable ties, thin and black type.
Bring
own scissors, cutter knives and one tiny glass bottle to contain the
adhesive glue.

Let's start with a list for those who are interested in this DIY and maybe we can start from there....

No. / Nick
1) Mighty Meow
2) Petertan
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)

Thanks