The rework on the fourth Proton VIP Makeover vehicle has been completed, and Hafiz Mohd Hashim’s Satria GTI was handed back to him at the Power of 1 event at Bukit Jalil yesterday.
The 2001 model year hatch has been repainted in a Lotus Racing Green shade, and besides the usual reupholstering of the interior, the R3 boys have added in some extra bits.
On the engine front, the engine now features retuned cam timing, and the R3 lads have ported the cylinder head. The ECU has also been remapped, and other mechanicals include the addition of a new carbon-fibre air intake box, a new exhaust system and a coilover suspension system from Hot Bits, built to R3’s Stage 3 specification.
The car also gets new slotted and grooved brake rotors right through, replete with performance brake pads, with Momo steering wheel and R3 wheels wrapped with Bridgestone RE002 rubbers completing the job sheet.
Hafiz officially received his car back from Datuk Seri Syed Zainal Abidin at the event. We caught up with him later in the evening, and he was pretty chuffed by the rework, to say the least.
His Satria GTI now joins a 1992 Saga, a 1994 Wira and a 1996 Iswara Aeroback as the makeover specials.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments primarily focus on the Proton Satria GTI makeover, praising the quality of work by R3 and the impressive transformation. Several commenters express admiration for the customizations, including paint jobs, engine upgrades, and body modifications. Some discuss specific details like the green Lotus Racing color, intake manifold authenticity, and aftermarket accessories. A few mention the owner's luck and the potential to keep the car safe from theft. There are also minor off-topic debates about car safety, accidents, and cultural commentary, but the main sentiment remains positive and appreciative of the makeover effort, with many highlighting the skill involved and wishing for similar upgrades for their own vehicles.