I don't know how I was persuaded into spending some RM 270/= on car accessories today. My purpose of going to Shah Alam was to discuss business with Durai (also nown as Appu) at the Indian coffee shop in section 26 Shah Alam. The subject of discussion had nothing to do with cars. While waiting for him to show up, I ambled along the 5 foot-way in front of some shops where car accessories were being fitted. I had absolutely no intention of buying anything.
But then I remembered that my car stereo system (the original from Nissan) was unsuitable for use in Malaysia since it was installed to Japanese specifications. The FM broadcast frequency range was 76.0 to 90.0 MHertz while in Malaysia, its 88.0 to 108.0 MHertz. Because of this, the system could only accept a limited number of FM broadcasts.
Responding to my problems, the workshop proprietor suggested I installed a booster for RM 180/= without having to replace the radio. He further added that the LED frequency would not be the actual broadcast frequency because the booster would automatically compensate for the the Japanese frequency range. Thus, for example, the ERA radio frequency of 103.5 MHertz would be adjusted to allow for the original range and would be shown as some figures below 90.00 MHertz. Satisfied with his explanation, I decided to install the booster as recommended.
In the meantime, the proprietor suggested that I installed a water repellent carpet at a cost of RM 6/= per square foot. I agreed to the price of RM 50/= for a 9 square-foot of coverage. Another refinement to the car was the replacement of the car number plate holder with one that had Nismo and Nissan on it, rather than the one with the name of the motor trader from whom I bought the car. I declined when the man proposed to tint the car windows.
I had unwittingly spent a total of RM 270/= but as consolation for my impulsive purchase, I was satisfied with the stereo system receiving considerably more stations than before and on that note, I left for home.
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