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Sepang Circuit and (Half) Marathon Logistics
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Sepang Circuit and (Half) Marathon Logistics

Hi all, thinking of signing up for a half marathon at Sepang Circuit taking place in September 2026. As a first-time HMer and being unfamiliar with Sepang, I'm wondering if anyone could share any experience with or tips for logistics.

The event page itself doesn't have much information yet and it seems this will be the event's inaugural edition. Google reviews of the circuit are somewhat mixed and not very specific in their assessment of logistics, particularly for parking and toilets - hence this post. Of course, I will try to contact the organiser with my questions too, but I'm thinking the unfiltered input of Redditors here might be a useful supplement to whatever official response the organiser might give. I texted the organiser to ask too, but they said arrangements will be announced only closer to the event.

From what I've found so far, this page on the MotoGP website and the embedded map seem to be the most detailed resources on parking. They indicate 17 parking bays with a RM20 daily rate (or perhaps just for that event?), but the bays all seem rather far from the paddock.

For example, Google Maps says that from Bay 5 near Selangor Aero Park - which appears closest - it is a 2.4km or 38-minute walk (or, I suppose, a 19ish-minute slow jog) to the map pin for Sepang Circuit. For other bays it ranges from 3km to 5km. Potentially a jog of <3km could serve as a warm-up, but anything beyond that seems rather far especially if right before a HM.

Questions:

  • Anyone had experience parking a car at Sepang before? How is it? Are the lots likely to fill up, resulting in having to park at one of the farther bays? Assuming a 4:30am flag-off for the HM (the schedule hasn't been published yet), how early should one arrive to secure an acceptable parking lot? 'Acceptable' meaning within a reasonable walking distance of flag-off and toilets, and ideally tarmac rather than mud or grass.
  • Are the parking bays really that far by foot from the paddock? Or are there shorter footpaths which just do not show up on Google Maps?
  • Is there usually some sort of shuttle bus/buggy to ferry people between carparks and the main area? Or is it normal before running events in Malaysia or events in Sepang to have to walk a few kilometres to reach the main event space?
  • Given the event's likely timing and Sepang's distance from KL (~65km for me), would KL-based participants usually stay in a hotel nearby (eg in Bandar Baru Enstek) the night before? Or would this be overkill?
  • Anyone able to comment on the toilet situation at Sepang Circuit? Are there sufficient toilets? Are they well spaced out around the venue? Are they generally well maintained (taps mostly work, soap provided, not filthy, etc)?
  • Anything else to bear in mind for an event of this type at this location?

Many thanks in advance to anyone able to comment, and please excuse my laundry list of newbie questions.

EDIT: Added organiser's response.

u/reddat2024 — 10 days ago
▲ 5 r/Leapmotor

B10 Dashcam Experience and Recommendations: Built-In vs External

Hi all, as per title. I'm waiting for delivery of my B10. Would like to hear existing owners' experience, thoughts and recommendations on dashcam usage with this car.

Questions

In short, to B10 owners (or other Leapmotors with a similar setup):

  • Did you install an external dashcam (front and rear) or stick with the built-in one? Why?
  • If built-in:
    • How have you found the quality? Have you found it adequate?
    • Has the lack of recording while the car is parked or switched off been a problem in practice? Or is this something that sounds good to have up front, but is never really needed in the long run?
  • If external:
    • Did you have it hardwired, or plugged into the 12V charger?
    • How difficult or straightforward was the installation process?
    • If hardwired, has it caused any warranty issues?

Thoughts So Far

I understand that the car comes with a built-in dashcam utilising the front, rear, left and right cameras. However:

  • AFAIK, for units outside China (where I am, and I presume most of us here are too), there is no sentry/sentinel mode, so it does not record when the car is parked and switched off.
  • From videos I've seen, the cameras appear to use fisheye lenses.
  • Some videos and forum posts I have come across (example) suggest that the camera resolution is not great, or at any rate, markedly inferior to an external dashcam from a dedicated dashcam company.

An external dashcam plugged into the 12V socket would solve the camera angle and resolution issues. Installation would simply involve tucking the dashcam's wiring into the car's seals, meaning no messing with the car's own wiring - and hence no risk at all of warranty issues.

An external dashcam hardwired into the car would solve both the camera angle and resolution issues, and would also record even when the car is turned off, either constantly or when motion is detected. However, the hardwiring may involve warranty considerations, and I have read from some online that it can drain the car's own battery. Not sure how true or common this is, and how far it applies to EVs as opposed to ICE cars.

Considerations

My main considerations are as follows:

  • Having video evidence of adequate quality to back me up in case I get into accidents. This is the top priority.
  • Having video evidence of any damage done to the car while parked would be useful too, although I recognise the practical difficulties in going after someone who has fled the scene in my absence. So this is a consideration too, but perhaps secondary.
  • Cost is not an issue. Dashcams and labour for installing them (if I choose to get it done in a workshop rather than DIY) where I am are not prohibitively expensive.
  • Preserving the car's warranty is a must. I would also like to avoid any 'side effects' on the car which may result from installing an external dashcam.

PS Apologies up front for any basic questions. I have never used or dealt with a dashcam before, and, coming from a 20+ y/o ICE hand-me-down, have not so far found myself ever needing one (touchwood). I did ask my Leapmotor SA when placing my order about the possibility of installing an external dashcam. His response was that the car already had one, so an external one was unnecessary. Up to then I had focused my research on more prominent aspects of the car, so I simply took his answer at face value, not realising that there were various other dashcam considerations beyond just whether one was present.

Thanks in advance for any help.

u/reddat2024 — 13 days ago
▲ 4 r/kereta

2026: Leapmotor B10 or BYD Atto 3 Ultra?

Hi all, currently (June 2026) torn between these two cars and looking to buy this month (and - if I go with BYD - I suppose I need to get in before MITI's policy kicks in on 1 July). Wondering if any owners or car enthusiasts can share their experience?

  • Leapmotor B10 Design
  • BYD Atto 3 Ultra*

*I may also consider BYD Atto 3 Premium due for release in Malaysia in a few days, but expect the price to be significantly higher.

Considerations

In short:

  • Mainly urban commuting within KV. Occasional outstation trips 3-4 times/year at most, probably no further than Penang, Ipoh, etc.
  • Driver and passenger comfort, in terms of space and a stable ride (to avoid carsickness, which as a passenger I'm quite prone to). Sometimes 3 passengers in the back but not often.
  • Don't need racing-level handling or speeds as I am generally quite a gentle, law-abiding driver. At the same time, solid handling and pickup for the occasional necessary overtake and safe cornering (in the rain, for example) would be useful.
  • Some degree of confidence that the company won't go bust or disappear from Malaysia, and service will remain feasible throughout the car's lifespan.
  • Overall, a reliable car to get me from A to B that isn't going to give me too much trouble.

For context, this will be my first EV.

With those objectives in mind, below is where my thinking is currently at.

Leapmotor B10 Design

Pros:

  • Handles well (or well enough for me). NB it is RWD.
  • Stable ride, no 'floaty' feeling.
  • Car interior overall seems spacious including rear passenger seats with three passengers, and family who sat there when I test drove it found it comfortable.

Cons - I think I could live with these, but owners of B10 or other cars with similar features, how troublesome are these actually?

  • Those finicky door handles. Would this be a massive hassle if rushing to enter the car in heavy rain? Or just a minor inconvenience I'll get used to?
  • Car can only be opened with NFC card (tapping, not proximity- or range-based) or phone. No physical key fob to unlock from distance. Same concerns as for the door handles.
  • Minimal physical buttons - but is this really a problem or just something to get used to?
  • In Malaysia (and probably in China as well), not as common as BYD, and fewer branches. Might this affect ease of getting repairs, parts, etc from both official service centres and outside workshops?

Question marks:

  • Occasionally see posts/comments (granted, of varying degrees of quality/effort) on XHS complaining about Leapmotor in China and speculating that they may go bust. But in Malaysia, given their backing by Cycle & Carriage, and the Gurun CKD plant already established, I suppose they seem likely to be here for the long run? Am also aware of Stellantis' reputation (fairly or otherwise) as being somewhat of a conglomerate of failed or outdated continental car brands.
  • Could the car be too 'techy' to be reliable? Eg is it going to suddenly freeze up in the middle of the highway because of some software issues? Since it relies heavily on the screen with minimal physical buttons, and I understand Leapmotor was started (what more, only relatively recently) by founders with a tech rather than an automotive background.

BYD Atto 3 Ultra

Pros:

  • They are everywhere on the road. So by right, there should be enough people in Malaysia who know how to fix them, and a large enough mass of owners to share experience etc. BYD is also well established (perhaps the most established) for mass market EVs in Malaysia, putting Proton aside, and China, with a longer history than Leapmotor.
  • Interior seems spacious and comfortable, including at the back, which seems to seat three fine.
  • Comes with an actual key fob and normal door handles.
  • Showrooms and service centres everywhere, and from my visit to the Hartamas showroom, was really impressed with their level of organisation and professionalism.
  • More physical buttons than Leapmotor, so potentially easier to adjust controls more safely or assuredly.
  • FWD, which Google tells me is safer especially for rainy roads, and more energy efficient?

Cons:

  • With the whole MITI issue, is BYD's long-term presence in Malaysia at risk?
    • Saw the news about them visiting the Inokom plant in Kulim, but it's now been a few weeks with no further updates and the 1 July policy effective date looming. Would this in turn affect repairs, parts, etc?
    • But since Sime is involved and so many BYDs are on the road, BYD's presence in Malaysia is perhaps 'too big to fail', though admittedly, it's Malaysia, so of course anything's possible.
    • Also, a BYD salesperson assured me that parts from Thailand and Indonesia would still be possible even if the Tanjung Malim or Kulim plant plans fall through.
  • The difference was subtle, but after test driving both, I felt the Leapmotor handled slightly better. Long-term Atto 3 owners, do you feel any floatiness in your suspension? Understand that Chinese cars tend to lean towards softer rather than firmer suspensions.
  • Since there are so many BYDs on the road, would this conversely mean longer wait times for service, parts, etc if service centres are overwhelmed?

Thanks in advance if anyone is able to share anything.

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