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Road Trip to Cameron Highlands

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Hi guys, i'm planning a road trip to Cameron highlands this Christmas Eve. Can someone advise how far as in how many KMs to Cameron from Singapore? Whats the road conditions like at Cameron highlands (i.e pot-holes, landslides etc).

CNA: Lexus Driver In Rochor Crash Charged

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From CNA:

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin...1204434/1/.html

Lexus driver in Rochor crash charged
By Alvina Soh | Posted: 30 May 2012 1229 hrs
 
SINGAPORE: The driver of a Lexus car involved in an accident with two other cars at the junction of Rochor Road and Victoria Street was charged in court on Wednesday.

Kelvin Seah Koon Yong, 30, faced two charges of drink-driving and dangerous driving.

His vehicle hit a taxi and a car at the junction of Rochor Road and Victoria Street after he allegedly beat the red light early in the morning on May 26.

A passenger in the taxi was sent to hospital and received outpatient treatment.

The accident happened at the same place where a Ferrari sports car crashed into a taxi and a motorcycle on May 12, claiming three lives.

Seah, who is self-employed, turned up in court with his father who yelled at reporters and photographers.

Seah said he was not engaging a lawyer.

His case will be heard again on June 13.

If convicted of drink-driving, he may be disqualified from driving for up to a year.

First-time offenders can be fined between S$1,000 and S$5,000, or jailed up to six months.

- CNA/al

Malaysia Petrol n Grocery Kakis fall in HERE...

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I realise tat alot of bros are into MY petrol n grocery, thus thinking of consolidation all info into one thread.

Let me get the lobangs starting...

As we all know ron97 now at RM2.50, alt way is to pump ron95 @ RM1.90.

I know people will say rm2.50 still cheap,

but bros out there who have been pumping MY petrol sld have feel the pain right?

The caltex pump (opp esso n shell) near pelangi plaza, if u build rapport with the cashier, smile smile, offer him cigs...

after a few weeks, pumping ron95 is not an issue! I normally go in wkday ard 11pm with a group of frens...

Anther thing is to use maybank C.C (singapore issued), can get additional 5% cashback on petrol pumped in MY.

Anyone with lobangs to chip in?

Whirling sound when braking hard

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Recently started to hear a whirling sound when doing hard braking.
Any gurus to advise on why?

Sounds kicks in when braking hard at high speed of 90kmh and above.
No sound when braking at slow speed.

Car is a Nissan Latio. 80,000km mileage.
Will bring to mechanic, but just wanted to get a pre-diagnosis.

Citroen C4 & Ford Focus

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Hi, my dad is interested in these 2 cars. Just for an example of the exact spec and models, below are 2 links:


C4
Focus

As for the Focus, we are open to either the hatchback or the sedan version.

Priorities are mainly reliability, fuel consumption and again, reliability. As he has spent almost 10k on repairs on his current car. I know for reliability, one should choose jap cars like toyota, honda etc. but my dad likes something different.

I know these 2 models are quite low on power, but still drivable i guess. Read up abit and concluded that the focus is more of a fun car as in handling and the C4 is very comfortable.

Any one can advise on any of these 2 models regarding reliability and maintainance issues? your feedback will very much be appreciated. Thanks!

ST Forum: Oil Prices Down, But Pump Prices Still High

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From ST Forum:

http://www.straitstimes.com/STForum/Story/...ory_800580.html

Oil prices down, but pump prices still high
Published on May 19, 2012

OIL prices have dropped by an average of 10 per cent since April, but the prices of petrol and diesel, as well as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders for home use, have not seen a similar decrease.

Meanwhile, major oil companies are posting multibillion-dollar profits for their first quarter this year.

I wonder why the Consumers Association of Singapore has been silent about the development.

Interestingly, in July 2008 when the Brent crude price was US$147 per barrel, our pump price for Mogas 95 unleaded was $2.236 per litre before discount.

On May 8 this year, the Brent crude price was down to US$111.24 per barrel, while our pump price for Mogas 95 unleaded was $2.17 per litre before discount.

What's more, over the past four years, the Singapore dollar has strengthened against the US dollar, from 1.55 to 1.25.

So I am baffled as to why consumers here are paying so much more for their LPG, petrol and diesel.

David Goh

These Drivers Hor...*sigh* [shakehead]

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From STOMP:

1st driver

http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/sg...ns_carpark.html

Posted on 31 May 2012
Local actress parks her cute car illegally like she owns carpark



STOMPer DLL saw a local actress park this car, taking up both car and motorcycle parking lots.

Said the STOMPer:

"I saw a local actress in sunglasses park her retro 500c car like she owns the whole car park.

"She even blocked motorbikes from parking.

"I think she is a local Channel 8 actress called Yvonne."

*****

2nd driver

http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/sg...she_drives.html

Posted on 30 May 2012
Dog driving car? No, it's woman who lets pet sit on lap while driving



STOMPer Vintage0211 spotted a driver on the road, whose pet dog was resting on her lap and seemed as though it was driving the car.

The STOMPer wrote:

"Is it a dog or a woman driving the car?"

LTA gets feedback every 24 seconds!

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Every 24 seconds, someone has something to say about buses, trains, cars or taxis.

Last year, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) received more than 1.36 million responses as part of feedback over the phone or in writing. This is about double the number in 2007, a spokesman told The Straits Times.

The surge is a positive trend, said Mr Cedric Foo, MP for Pioneer SMC and chairman of the Government Parliamentary Committee for Transport. 'As our society matures, the 'bo chap' attitude is gradually giving way to 'I can make a difference with my feedback'. This should definitely be encouraged,' he added.

Political observer and former Nominated MP Zulkifli Baharudin said all feedback received, including complaints, should be viewed in a positive light.

Source: http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/S...ory_804898.html

Hyundai Veloster coming?

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Given that Hyundai's concept cars have good chance of making it to the showroom, will this one be available?

http://www.google.com.sg/images?hl=en&...&bih=451the

PIE: Biker vs Lowlee, Biker Up Lowlee

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KNNN lowlee again

http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/sg...uck_on_pie.html

Foreign Woman Goes Berserk After She's Fined For Illegal Pkg

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Illegal parking on double-yellow line still can argue wan meh?

And mata also kena called in?



From STOMP:

http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/sg...eign_woman.html

Posted on 28 May 2012
Foreign woman goes berserk after she's fined for illegal parking



STOMPer Supernovi says this foreign woman kicked up a big fuss after being issued a fine for parking illegally along a double yellow line at Bukit Timah. The police eventually had to be called in to resolve the matter.

Says the STOMPer:

"My friends and I were at Bukit Timah Plaza and we came upon a Chinese National woman getting booked for a parking offence along a double yellow line.

"Apparently, she insisted that the enforcement officer allow her a grace period but when she came back, she received a ticket.

"Question: Which enforcement officer will allow anyone any grace period for parking along a double yellow line?

"Clearly she was in the wrong and she created such a big fuss that her own kid was crying. Afterwards, when the traffic enforcement officers were about to leave the scene on their bike, the kid allegedly blocked their way and caused them to nearly fall.

"The officers had no choice but to disembark and call the police.

"The police came later and she kept on complaining that she was still right and we were like 50 metres away and we still could hear the commotion.

"After a good 20 minutes, they all left the scene.

"The woman should have known better, why create such a big fuss when you are in the wrong in the first place? Please adhere to the laws of Singapore, even though it may be just a parking summon.

"Irony of the story, one of the enforcement officers is also a Chinese National."

How to become driving instructor?

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Was keen of being a part-time driving/riding instructor. Gotten class 3 and 2 license. Anyone knows what are the steps, details, pay and job hazard in being one? Just curious, but not quitting my current job of coz. Any inputs appreciated.

Tyre shop in Paya Ubi

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I went to this famous, or infamous (depends on ur encounter with them) shop at paya ubi for a tyre change 2 weeks ago. got the tyres for a good price and since they hv alignment machine tot i might as well ask them to do it.

car came back wif the guy testing it and he juz passed the alignment slip to me w/o mentioning anything. i nv ask coz i presume everything is in order.

now, couple of things happened after this.

1) a/c was adjusted to 'LO'. i hv nv set my a/c this low b4 and he did it for me. fyi, when my a/c is in 'LO' mode, it will be working at full blast to bring the temp down.
2) i rem i was on my fav cd when my b4 my car was being worked on. when i took over, went over to fm..

waa, nowadays these workers really treat the car like their own. really know how to make themselves comfy.

fast forward. i realized that my car is leaning towards the left as soon as i let go of my steering. so 1st thing i can think of is i got a half fark alignment job done.

so i went back and highlighted this prob.

below is the conversation:

me: boss, the alignment fark up lei. leaning towards the left.

he: ur car model is known for this prob la. its like dat one. some more ur car lowered. sure will lean to the left.

b4 this my car is going pretty str. so i buay song liao.

me: then my car is like dat one u still do the alignment for wat?

he: i already told her (lady boss) to tell u already ma. (ya right, if i knew it will be like dat he think i stupid enough to spend dollarsignr75 on this sh!t job)

then he offered 'kindly': if u dun believe i do again for u lo. but i can tell u still like dat one la. (wif a buay song fark face)

best, he told me this: if u dun believe, u go to kenny there lo.

i gave him a stare and told him i will be back once the lady boss is around.

wa knn if not for the sake of knowing the lady boss, i wld kick his nuts there and then.

so ppl who is going there, look for the lady boss instead.

Poll: Cruze vs Elantra vs Kia Forte

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COE going to 10 years, 2nd hand car market also quite ex
even if COE sky high now, but still can find some affordable models in new car market, narrow down to above mentioned 3 models, doing some homework prior to negotiation
my major concern as:
1. Power
2. FC
3. Price
4. interior space
regardless: Make, exterior look etc
kindly advise

Sleepy, drunken drivers equally dangerous: Study

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Being sleepy behind the wheel is almost as bad as drinking and driving, suggests a new study from France.

The study, published as a letter in the Archives of Internal Medicine, found that drivers who were either drunk or sleepy were at least twice as likely to be responsible for a vehicle accident compared to their well-rested or sober counterparts.

Dr Christopher Drake, an associate scientist at the Henry Ford Hospital Sleep Disorders and Research Center in Detroit, said the findings do not change what was already known, but the study is still "interesting".

"We know from experimental studies that just four hours of sleep loss will produce as much impairment as a six pack. If you have a whole night of sleep loss, that's equivalent to having a blood alcohol content of 0.19," Dr Drake, who was not involved with the new research, told Reuters Health.

Under the direction of Dr Nicholas Moore at the Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire de Bordeaux in France, researchers analysed information from 679 drivers who were admitted to a hospital in southwest France for more than 24 hours because of a serious accident between 2007 and 2009.

The researchers used information from driver questionnaires and police reports to determine what may have contributed to the accidents. Drivers reported what medications they were on, their alcohol use and how sleepy they had been before the crash. Patient files provided information on blood alcohol levels.

The majority of the injured drivers were under 55 years old and men. Over half were on a motorcycle, about one-third of the drivers were in a car and 10 per cent were peddling a bicycle at the time of the accident.

The police determined 355 of the drivers were responsible for their respective crash. From that, Moore and his colleagues found that being between the ages of 18 and 29 years old, driving a car, drinking alcohol and being sleepy were all tied to an increased risk of causing an accident.

Surprisingly, taking medications that carry warnings about affecting a driver's abilities - one of the researchers' main focuses - was tied to a lower risk of causing an accident.

Dr Moore told Reuters Health that may be because people taking those medications are more aware of their side effects.

"Medicinal drugs might be an issue to keep an eye on and warn people about, but it's not the main issue," he said.

One way for people to reduce their accident risk is to take a nap before they hit the road, according to Dr Moore.

"Don't hesitate if you're tired to take a short nap or drink a few cups of coffee. And if you drink coffee, it will take some time to take effect," he said.

Dr Drake added, however, that coffee's effectiveness can wear off over time.

"Anytime you're feeling sleepy behind the wheel is a danger sign," he said.

The standard techniques of turning on the air conditioner or blasting the radio only mask the signs of sleepiness - they don't make it go away. "They're good to get you to the next exit, but it's not going to get you home," Dr Drake said.

There are some laws in the United States to punish sleepy drivers, but Dr Drake told Reuters Health they are hard to enforce unless someone gets into an accident.

"It's very difficult. There is no breathalyser for sleepiness," he said.

The study did have some limitations. Some of the questions are based on the patients' own reports, which may be subjective. Also, there is no way to know how many accidents sleepiness actually caused.

Overall, Dr Moore said the best advice is, "don't drink and please sleep".

"There is no substitute for sleep," said Dr Drake.

Source: http://www.todayonline.com/Focus/Health/ED...angerous--Study & http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/T...ory_805380.html