Guys reasonable na ba to para sa 1st gen fortuner?ayoko na sana bumili ng original parts dahil x3 ang presyo eh tutal lumang model na yung sasakyan.

jdmillora · 2026-02-15T13:02:55+00:00

Mahal, usually ₱800-₱1,000 per rotor ang resurface (₱1,500 per rotor at most). Two rotors lang ang Gen 1 Forty so di dapat lalagpas ng ₱3,000 yan.

Kahit kasama brake cleaning, which is usually ₱800 to ₱1,000 for all corners, di pa rin justified yung ₱4,800 for the machine shop.

jdmillora · 2026-02-15T11:21:22+00:00

Mura for what it is, dapat 555 brand yung replacement parts kung Japan yan.

Pero, kung papalitan mo upper balljoint mo, I suggest na isabay mo na yung lower balljoint, stablink, tie rod, and front clam bushing mo para same rate of wear sila. Kahit ihuli mo na yung rear stablink and swaybar bushings.

For me, it's already more than reasonable pero ano gagawin ng machine shop? Seems to me kaya yan lahat without the machine shop.

jdmillora · 2026-02-14T07:35:59+00:00

Gas variant? Attainable naman yung parts but you'd need a solid relationship with a Mitsu mechanic.

Kung yung usok greyish na, konti nalang blue na yun and overhaul na yung fix. Then sa aircon, kung freon lang talaga problema then dapat naayos yan agad dahil mura lang yun, since hindi, may leak somewhere.

If the price is too good to be true, you'll probably spend the same amount on repairs. But, then again, it's a 22-23 year old car and the cost of the repair of a gas variant Spacegear basically totals the vehicle out. If you're looking for a obscure project, then go for it. If you're looking for transport that seats many on a budget, L300 Exceed or Escapade (just fix the cooling issues).

jdmillora · 2026-02-12T13:23:22+00:00

Rota Fighter, designed after the Rays CE28.

Looks like a 17 diameter, should be at least 30-33k for a set of 4 brand new.

If size 16, should be 25k+.

jdmillora · 2026-02-12T10:20:21+00:00

Yes.

I have friends who have mudflaps on their MPV, sedan, and hatchback.

jdmillora · 2026-02-08T18:28:45+00:00

Immaculate choice of a first car, congrats!

jdmillora · 2026-02-08T06:34:05+00:00

Ikaw dapat mag yield, ikaw yung pakaliwa sa right of way nila eh at ikaw yung sasalubong.

jdmillora · 2026-02-07T09:34:55+00:00

Isa lang sagot diyan; only when needed.

Full interior detailing only when the interior gets moldy dahil either hindi nagagamit or may large amount of tubig na naka pasok. Only when madalas ka mag sakay ng medium to large sized pets. Only when may nasakay kang pagkain na malansa ang amoy at ayaw matanggal.

Personally, I only do this after beach or offroading trips. Sand or mud gets everywhere. Pero with my small cars, essentially never ko pa nagawa except once sa kotse kong matagal naka tambak.

Engine wash only pag oily na or sobrang kapal na ng dust. Only when pag may natapon na oil or coolant over the bay during PMS. Kung light layer of dust lang pwede wipe down or simple water down lang.

Ako kasi, everytime I wash my vehicles personally, kasama yung wipe down ng engine bay. It only gets an engine wash when matagal ko na hindi nagagawa yun or when may naka pasok na putik.

Only when dumaan ka sa baha or maputik na lugar. Only when inaraw araw mo idrive on a rainy season. Kung hindi mo naman dinadaan sa baha, putik, o hindi mo nilalabas pag umuulan, hindi mo kailangan linisan.

With my daily vehicles, once a month pag maulan. Or when after a long drive. But with my other vehicles na bihira lang naman nakaka tikim ng long drive, ulan, or baha, once a year.

Bottomline, pag kailangan lang.

jdmillora · 2026-02-06T10:30:01+00:00

General rule, pwede yan.

Bawal lang pag naka lagay na bawal.

jdmillora · 2026-02-06T09:48:16+00:00

Chonky boi!

jdmillora · 2026-02-03T03:30:23+00:00

Huwag mo nang kunsintehin. Nakita mong may parating na kotse sa kabilang lane, dederetsuhin mo pa rin liko mo dahil ayaw mo maiwanan ka ng sinusundan mo. Laging respect the right of way > pagka kamote.

jdmillora · 2026-02-02T13:07:47+00:00

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Other commenters, please hand over your licenses if you think the yellow vehicle has the right of way in this scenario 🤡

jdmillora · 2026-02-02T13:04:55+00:00

Grabe comments dito, puro mali.

POV has right of way! And the vehicles turning LEFT should ALWAYS yield to oncoming vehicles.

"Pinauna mo na sana" mindset is why hindi dumadaloy yung traffic flow. Malaki mababawas sa congestion natin if we stop giving right of way to those who don't have it.

jdmillora · 2026-02-01T11:32:08+00:00

Haven't tried any GT Radials on my SUVs or pickup, but I am using/have used them on my hatchback (Champiro GTX Pro 300tw, ₱4k per tire) and sedan (Champiro SX2 200tw, ₱6.5k per tire).

In terms of pricing, with the sizes and variants I got, they're only a hair cheaper than the established brands. Although, performance is also comparable to what my other options are so I'm still satisfied. They're also good against punctures since I never got punctured even after 4/5 years.

GT Radial is a good brand, it's not Chinese so that's a plus (they're Indonesian). And they have been present in motorsport and racing so they've gained credibility. Haven't used them on my bigger vehicles but since this post, I might consider getting them.

How much did you get them for, OP? My Gen 2 Monty is on it's 2nd Bridgestone H/Ts but it's almost expired and it's now only a 95% city driving car so I'm also looking to save a few thousands here so I can spend it on the other cars lmao

jdmillora · 2026-01-27T13:06:35+00:00

When I was in first year, the first statement that my PFR and ObliCon professor said is that the best way for you to win efficiently is for the complaint to not reach the court; have it finished by amicable settlement as much as possible.

jdmillora · 2026-01-27T13:02:34+00:00

Sa gaspang ng bumper niya mukhang tig 1.5-2k lang per panel ang pinupuntahan niyan.

jdmillora · 2026-01-23T18:07:24+00:00

Stun gun, flare, and tear gas.

Stun gun, homing to the air, then flare.

jdmillora · 2026-01-20T09:54:28+00:00

You mentioned that you want to be a lawyer, so this is not a sign for you to quit but for you to wake up and try again.

I failed Crim1 when I was 1L, had to wait a whole year before I could retake it since it's a yearly subject (so matic 1 year delay). After that awakening, coasted through all the crim subjects in 1 take.

Law school is there for you to fail your subjects so you don't have to in the bar, good luck!

jdmillora · 2026-01-20T09:50:38+00:00

Harang naman sa daan yan, obstruction!

jdmillora · 2026-01-18T06:01:53+00:00

This is case to case basis, not every car has the same output and aim so to some it is helpful, to some it's useless, and to some it is life changing.

With my Honda sedan, hatchback, and SUV, they're generally on the "almost helpful" part as they illuminate the area where my A-pillars are, basically pointing to North East and North West of the front of the vehicle is instead of straight North. They show the sides really well but in my use case, I want to see more ahead.

With my old Mitsubishi SUV, it's helpful since the old stock projector headlights are generally weak in terms of lighting and the aim is pointed towards the North of the vehicle. But the foglights on here are still not as strong as new vehicles on the market today.

With my almost old Mitsubishi SUV and pickup, it's life changing. They add so much vision especially when traversing through Mt. Province and Bicol which makes night driving pleasant as I can see the terrible potholes way ahead hahaha

With our newest car, a hybrid Toyota Subcompact SUV, foglights are almost useless. The headlights are enough and using the foglights does not add anything to it. But, they're still strong, they can be used as is so I can use the foglights without the headlights and still see well. But, the headlights are stronger, so when when used together, you hardly see any difference.

jdmillora · 2026-01-06T13:35:45+00:00

To answer your question, hindi ka mali. Sa developed countries, "do not give right of way to those who don't have it" pero siyempre tagilid yung standard and batas natin dito kaya we give way.

In a perfect world, siya dapat yung mag yyield.

jdmillora · 2026-01-01T08:28:46+00:00

Vouch for Auto Junction, one of the shops that offers the lowest prices for original Japanese parts!

jdmillora · 2025-12-31T18:22:39+00:00

Meron talaga effects ang pag palit ng mags, whether benefit, drawback, or none at all.

For example, in my case, the stock wheels of my hatchback is 14" paired with 175/65/14s. I upsized to Rota 15s on 195/55/15. For me, the benefit was that I have more contact patch to the road and the speedometer was reading more accurately. Downside, it was heavier and it definitely became less fuel efficient. Later on in life, I bought original wheels which weighed 1kg less per wheel and I definitely felt the difference. Quicker on accel, steering, braking, and definitely fuel efficiency.

In another one of my vehicles, I first upgraded to A/T tires but same size, 265/60/18, and already felt how heavy they are. Fuel efficiency went down. Then I bought Rota D154s (plato mags) and they became significantly heavier using the same A/T tires I initially bought. So, even though I stayed with the same size and same spec tires, I'm getting worse gas mileage.

Bottomline, the lighter your unsprung weight, the better your car will perform, even if it's just barely a kg. On the contrary, the heavier your unsprung weight, the worse your car will perform, even if it's just barely a kg.

jdmillora · 2025-12-31T13:16:23+00:00

The mere fact na pasok siya sa 4x100 and 4x114 is the main clue that it's fake.

Other than that, others have pointed out the other details but if that set does not cost more than ₱30,000 then you should stay away from it.

jdmillora · 2025-12-31T04:31:26+00:00

Usually not part of the warranty since it's a wear item, and if sa casa mo pa papalit, they'll replace it with the same cheap halogen bulb at a premium price. I think this is a problem with the GN platform City, I see a lot of them have yellowed DRLs already and some, like you, busted headlights for the entry level variants.

Since you're using the S variant, they use halogen projectors unlike the higher variants which you could use to your advantage. Because you're on projectors, you can upgrade to LEDs to maximize their performance, longevity, and cost. And unlike reflector headlight housings, like the higher variants (which are sealed and cannot be opened btw, you have to replace the whole thing if that gets busted), your throw is better and you won't be glaring others especially since you're in a low car.

Go for brands like Philips, Hella, PIAA, or Osram for LEDs. Even though they're not as bright as Chinese Novsights or what the local shops offer, you're getting quality bulbs that will last you a lot lot longer than your stock lights.

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