MVRides - Modified Version Rides

Once again what we have here is another car owner that chose not to follow the VIP style ‘rules’. A true VIP car, or "bippu" if you are going to pronounce it ala Japanese, more often than not is a JDM sedan, but like I’ve mentioned many a times we Malaysians are a creative lot and bending the rules are not uncommon (in car mods that is!). So, what we have featured here is a VIP Proton Waja. Yes, it just a W.A.J.A!

Why a Waja as a VIP platform one might question? Well, according to the owner, Johnvk, the reasoning is simple; being a true blue Malaysian, it is only proper that the car of choice should be one of our very own national cars and for him personally the Proton Waja fits the bill. As to why he chose a VIP styling theme for his ride? “I just wanted something different that would make me stand out from the crowd and I felt that going for the VIP theme would help me realize this. Most Waja owners would go for the Wajalution looks, but nowadays there is just too many of those plying on our Malaysian roads,” answered Johnvk.

Morphing his ride into what he desired was left in the capable hands of the guys at J-Lux, a renowned VIP styling specialist located in Bandar Sunway. For this styling program, J-Lux had started off with the installation of a bigger lower front lip and rear apron to the original front and rear bumper. Each side of these was then completed with side marker. After these, a pair of simple yet elegant custom designed side skirt were installed, which really complemented the front and rear lips. Other add-ons seen are a ‘duct tail’ spoiler, fender vents, Waja CPS side mirror, Carozcraft sunroof and a must have item in any respectable VIP styled vehicle; chrome Junction Produce mascot on top of the front hood.

Specification
Engine Mods & Upgrade	Open pod air filter, Arospeed fuel pressure regulator, 5-point grounding wire and custom made oil catch tank
E.C.U	Stock
Transmission	Automatic, Waja CPS gear lever
Exhaust	4-2-1 manifold, custom muffler
Suspension	Tein Superstreet
Brakes	Stock
Rims & Tyres	18-inch MAE rims / 215/40R18 Firenza tires
Garage	J-Lux, Sunway

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Back in 2000, Proton made a brave leap to the 21st Century. After decades merely reproducing copycats of Mitsubishi (and one Citroen) models, Proton finally introduce its homegrown product which receive good response from the public. Although aesthetically, I might say flawed, like a Frankenstein monster with bits and pieces from other cars being put together to form a car, like the front grill which resembles to those of Alfa Romeo, and an overall design which look like a Volkswagen Bora, it is still a superb achievement for Proton.


One thing that everyone agrees is that the Proton Waja has an excellent chassis which is tuned by the Proton owned Lotus company, but the original 4G18P engine is a little bit of a let down. The original Mitsubishi sourced engine, with only 100hp on tap, took a lot of effort to move this car which in fact is as big as the previous generation Volvo S40.

Specification
Engine	4G18P
ENGINE MODS & COMPONENTS UPGRADE	4G92 MIVEC, K&N open pod filter, 10mm plug cable, Pivot Raizin voltage regulator, Arospeed cam pulley
Transmission	Stock 5 speed manual gearbox with LSD
Exhaust	Custom thermo wrap, custom 2.3 inch pipe, A’PEXi muffler
Suspension	Tein fully adjustable absorbers
Brake	Stock MIVEC front disc, standard rear disc
Rims & Tyres	Ultra Light 16 inch, Michelin 205/50
Garage	Millennium Motorsports

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