My New Honda City in White - The Albus

[Jijomthw]

Hello vaibhav,
Thats really good to know you ordered those emblems,please share the pictures once you install emblems,we are waiting for the new look of your car.
Good luck.

[shrijit303]

Hello everyone,
Airbag replacement was done today at H.a.S.S..They also did a quick service for free.I have uploaded pictures in my thread:My 1994 Maruti Omni Rejuv
Dr.Mudhan,I loved each and every DIY of yours.Continue with exciting new ideas.
Thanks,

[Jijomthw]

Hello doctor,
I need your kind advice regarding about the DVD player instalation,because i noticed you fixed GPS antenna on center of the dash board,the wire over the dash board from side to center? Just want to know which way you took the GPS antenna wire to place center of dash board?iam planing to install my DVD next month first week so i want make sure about the placing of GPS antenna

Thanku so much

[ADI4U]

Hi Dr Mudhan,

If you could let me know the time lines that generally products take to reach from Aliexpress and if there are any custom charges we need to pay? As I am also in Chennai thought you would be the best person to throw light on my queries.

[Dr MUDHAN]

Originally Posted by shrijit303

Hello everyone, Airbag replacement was done today at H.a.S.S.. They also did a quick service for free. I have uploaded pictures in my thread. Dr.Mudhan,I loved each and every DIY of yours. Continue with exciting new ideas. Thanks,

My ALBUS AB replaced. Thanks, more Add On are coming soon.

Originally Posted by Jijomthw

Hello doctor,
I need your kind advice regarding about the DVD player installation, because i noticed you fixed GPS antenna on center of the dash board, the wire over the dash board from side to center? Just want to know which way you took the GPS antenna wire to place center of dash board?....Thanku so much

Yes, it is through left side to center. I will get you a snap shot.

Originally Posted by ADI4U

Dr Mudhan, If you could let me know the time lines that generally products take to reach from Aliexpress and if there are any custom charges we need to pay? As I am also in Chennai thought you would be the best person to throw light on my queries.

Please go through my thread, you will get complete information here:
Guide: Online Shopping Abroad & Customs Formalities

Now days AE services are improved a lot, disputes are settled very fast. Sellers use simple small parcel unregistered modes which reach us within a month. Registered packets takes little more weeks. Honk Kong/ Singapore posts are faster, better than China post. We should avoid ordering items during Chinese New Year time. Almost one month they will not work.

Regarding customs duty in India generally you will be lucky not to have for values less than 20-25 dollars. If it gets into customs thorough analysis, takes more time. Read there more.

[Dr MUDHAN]

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PART: LXXXIIV

MY ALBUS: GETS DUAL DISPLAY VOLTMETER

Somehow I am not happy with my previous two voltmeters, not that they are bad or dysfunctional, but I preferred something crisp, nicely designed, static & dual display without a clock.

The multifunctional VM clock time getting delayed few minutes & needs periodical correction and I have decided to have an independent clock.

My Head Unit never holds the Indian standard time as experienced with any Chinese make including CASKA and I am planning an analogue clock about which I will share with you soon.

Further, in multifunction display the between readings makes you to wait one by one to read the display functions which drag your attention.

I have ordered a latest VM which has dual display, indicating battery voltage and internal car cabin temperature in different display colors, also crisp and very cheap @3.5$

I you liked it , have any proposal, go for it. Avoid three in one, with USB charger.

Car Battery Monitor Voltmeter Thermometer Blue Digit Display High Quality Free Shipping MTY3
DF 01 TV 2IN1 Car Battery Monitor Voltmeter Thermometer Blue Digit Display High Quality Free Shipping MTY3-in Voltage Meters from Industry & Business on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group


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[Raj M]

Hi Jijo Mathew,
Based on your recommendation, I bought the "3RCA car AUX USB male dash flush mount mounting adapter" from the same link given by you. You had stated that this adaptor links the USB and AUX to dash board with perfect fit. However, I find the adapter to be too small to fit into the slot provided on the dash board as you can see in the picture attached. Can you please let me know where I have gone wrong? Regards, Raj

Originally Posted by Jijomthw

Hello doctor and all friends,
I would like to share one more my new iteam which is worth for my honda city and DVD player,
Previously i shard and posted pictures of my new android DVD player,i think here everyone knows this made in China product,they normaly making same models and features,though the sellers are different.
Our doctor explained everything about the DVD player in his articles,i sure that will be helpfull for lots members who looking same DVD player,
As our doctor explained ,This system have a USB link from rear side and he hidden that link wire on his car glove box,but i found a great product which we can link USB and AUX to dash board where honda provide a place to keep extra switches, 3RCA car AUX USB male dash flush mount mounting adaptor,this adaptor link your real USB and AUX to dash board with perfect fit,you can play music via USB or AUX and you no need to hide the cables anywhere.
iam attaching few pictures of this adaptor here which i bought from aliexpress, its cost me 7$ and got without any custom duty,again iam lucky man yet.Attachment 189292


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Here few pictures where we can place the adaptor.

[Jijomthw]

Originally Posted by Raj M

Hi Jijo Mathew,
Based on your recommendation, I bought the "3RCA car AUX USB male dash flush mount mounting adapter" from the same link given by you. You had stated that this adaptor links the USB and AUX to dash board with perfect fit. However, I find the adapter to be too small to fit into the slot provided on the dash board as you can see in the picture attached. Can you please let me know where I have gone wrong? Regards, Raj

HelloRaj,
Yes the adaptor is little small on the orginal slot of our car,but you can fix it with some modification,make a perfect measurment of the adaptor and mark it on the cover which removed on empty switch part(Hope you keeping the cover)cut it perfectly and place the adaptor on the cover then place back the cover on the slot,i did same and its perfect, i will post the picture once i reached the home.

Have a good time

[ZenandEnfield]

Thank you Dr Mudhan for the write up on ionisers. I was thinking of buying one but now I won't.

[Dr MUDHAN]

Originally Posted by Jijomthw

Hello doctor,
I need your kind advice regarding about the DVD player instalation,because i noticed you fixed GPS antenna on center of the dash board,the wire over the dash board from side to center? Just want to know which way you took the GPS antenna wire to place center of dash board?iam planing to install my DVD next month first week so i want make sure about the placing of GPS antenna Thanku so much

As promised, I have given here the snap shot. It comes through left A_pillar to the center.
Actually, it is not visible, I have brighten the picture to make it clear.

[pavi]

My 4th gen Honda City i-vtec has completed another milestone today night.

In 1 year 9 months.

Just sharing the happiness with you all

[Jijomthw]

Thanku doctor for your kind replay and pictures about the GPS antenna setup,it will really help me to fix on right way,iam planing to install my DVD player on next week and pictures will be following after installation.

I would like to bring a subject for your advice.regarding about the seat cover,i would like to change the seat cover and i found few brands.how is the Autoform brand seat covers?its seem like good quality,but i need your openion before i decide any brand,i was talking to autoform dealer about there one model 'U Impress' and the cost is 8K with installation,i still little confused about the quality and fitting, i need your openion which brand is better or can i go with Autoform?

Thanku so much.

[Dr MUDHAN]

@ Jijomthw

I don’t have any personal experience with AUTOFORM U Impress, but my following thread and comments of @ 350Z in another thread may be useful to you.

PART : XLII SOMETHING ABOUT CAR SEAT COVERS

Seat Covers Options for Ford Fiesta Classic

[Dr MUDHAN]

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PART: LXXXV


MY ALBUS: SUN VISOR VANITY MIRROR

My daughter loves the convenience of a visor mount Vanity Mirror at passenger side and my ALBUS didn't have one.

I know, Vanity Mirrors are available only on high-end versions and I don’t want her to do some last minute makeup by twisting the rear view mirror! And therefore I have decided to go for one.

I wanted something special, elegant and importantly I didn’t want to have a distorted image, low quality glass.

Sun visor with led light vanity mirrors are expensive and not available to match the OE and needs to be replaced on both the sides with the matching design available in the market, therefore decided ‘NO’ to it. There are mini led lights are available, if required can be added later.

I preferred a thinner one and not a clip type with bulging frames. I wanted it to be neat and hidden without taking extra space between roof and sun visor.


So, it was really difficult to find the one to my specification.

Fortunately I found out one in Ali Express @ 6.80 Dollars.

Free shipping The car mirror up auto supplies the car hairdressing mirror lens-in Interior Mirrors from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

PROS:
Good quality. The mirror is clean, clear & super slim. It is made out of a special polished sheet metal, confirmed to all my specification and expectations.
It is prettiest, arrived unscratched and well-packed. The mirror has self-adhesive sticker, fixed well and the visor closes as normal with the product installed.

CONS:
Not a glass, little tinted and it reflects little less bright skin tone with micro enlargement of image but definitely not noticeable by everyone.

It keeps my wife and daughter happy and, I like that too.

I have ordered one more for my side (driver) …..He He!

[j4jigar]

Originally Posted by Jijomthw

Thanku doctor for your kind replay and pictures about the GPS antenna setup,it will really help me to fix on right way,iam planing to install my DVD player on next week and pictures will be following after installation.

I would like to bring a subject for your advice.regarding about the seat cover,i would like to change the seat cover and i found few brands.how is the Autoform brand seat covers?its seem like good quality,but i need your openion before i decide any brand,i was talking to autoform dealer about there one model 'U Impress' and the cost is 8K with installation,i still little confused about the quality and fitting, i need your openion which brand is better or can i go with Autoform?

Thanku so much.

I have installed autoform seat cover, I am happy with quality, they are made as per car seat, so they fit very nicely.
Also in one year if did not get loose. I have installed one which comes with 2 years warranty.
Hope that helps.