SAMUT PRAKAN – Despite a meticulous and expensive renovation to its outward appearance, friends reported Monday that a 2001 Toyota Corolla Altis owned by Pong Winnichit does not appear to drive any faster than before. Although several friends conceded that the addition of the rear spoiler and 6-spoke chrome mag wheels did indeed “look great,” the car’s top speed remained a pathetic 127 kmph, with a maximum horsepower of 70 from its 4-cylinder, 1.4 liter engine. With the wheels adding more than 30kg to the car’s weight, its acceleration has actually dropped to a laughable 19 seconds from 0 to 100kph. When questioned, Pong insisted that the renovation was not yet finished, and that he intended to “energize” the engine by adding a Bt130 can of Ferox fuel additive soon.