Hi Bro, thanks a lot for the info ... actually the soundproof for other areas of Forte is good enough just the tyre wall or wheel aches, so Yang Package (RM450) looks attractive and might solve the hollow tyre sound and I dont think it will void the warranty cos only the wheel arches and nothing need to be dismantled

"2) YANG (soft) Package.
The next step is to apply our fantastic Roar Killer package on all 4 wheel arches. Roar Killer is the MOST effective solution to reduce the complex Tire, Road and Engine roar.
Rave reviews from our Honda Civic club boys with some claiming up to 60% improvement even with ultra high performance sports tires..
Treats all 4 wheel arches. "

BTW, anyone tried it before?

SHARK FIN ANTENNA!!! ... thats really cool ... any idea how much does it cost including installation?

Hi Bro, even i already got my 1.6 ... the process of getting it and dealing with the unprofessional people from NAZA Sales Branch were really frustrated ... I shared the same feeling ... buying car suppose to be fun and exciting, but ended up with disappointment and frustration before getting my Forte ... really "leaves you speechless" at times ...

Bro, the wheel cap is the black or silver colour? If it is the original Forte wheel cap (silver) and can get better price than my supplier, might as well we join your group buy, can save some $ for other poisons

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Added on December 28, 2009, 6:10 pmSure sure ... as long as can save money ... i will follow u hehehe

Yup i am from Penang

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Added on December 28, 2009, 6:12 pmVERY NICE BRO ... the dark tint suites your car nicely

This post has been edited by 4te: Dec 28 2009, 06:12 PM

Talking about deffect ... I experience the following major problem yesterday after work and this morning

When i went in the car, closed the door and stepped on the break and pressed the start button, all the electronics were cut off. No horn, headlights, meters/LCD ... all not working, like the battery is out and the engine won't start

I try to slot the remote in the slot below the start button, and it didn't work. I opened the door and closed it (seems like the eletronics came back whenever i opened and closed the door) and tried to start a few times (its like when the car doesn't have enough battery, it starts half way and die off) and finally got it started after 4 - 5 times. When my car finally started, the time and radio channels that i have set are all gone ... it is impossible that the battery is out cos my car is so new and i set auto headlight (the light will auto turn off when i off the engine) ... anyone experience the same problem or have any idea what went wrong?

Initially i thought that the smart key cannot be detected ... but that wouldn't cause the time and radio channel to reset itself to default right ... a bit weird the problem that i experienced

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Added on December 29, 2009, 10:35 amYesterday after work, i was walking with a colleague who drives Civic and he commented that "wow, your kia looks very nice hor" ... and then cannot start, really potong stim ler

Ok, i think i will post my problem in KM FB later today.


This post has been edited by 4te: Dec 29 2009, 10:35 AM

Hi bro, thanks for your input, i am very sure the fog light is off ... wondering how come the time and radio just auto set to default

Yup its using the maintenance free battery.

This post has been edited by 4te: Dec 29 2009, 10:41 AM

Bro, Forte is too new ... dont think can find any in second hand market yet ... as for NAZA older models the second hand value really bad

Just a quick update, we have a total of 6 sets,

Lowyat - 2
Forte Malaysia - 2
Facebook - 1
4te - 1

Those interested, please join our group buy and once we hit 10 sets, i will do my level best to push the price even lower

May car died after i reached home from work ... wanted to go out to meet a friend and realised that keyless entry wasn't working (tried both smart keys) and the button on the smart key didn't work also!!! I have to use the key to open the door and pressing on the start button until 4th/5th time and it started ... but no mood to go out anymore!!!

Was supposed to fetch my friend with my new car, but have to cancel the appointment cos the so called new car is having problem!!! ... really potong stim again!!!

Thanks guys and Bro Lee for offering ur help with the multimeter, I will go to SC tomorrow morning (hopefully I can start my car then) ... just now after work, i thought since the engine can be started, should be no problem and can wait till Saturday, but now u guys are right, better go tmr morning. I am not going to scold the SC cos definitely not their fault but going to call up careline for sure

Imagine this, my manager was asking me "... sure you want to get another Kia ah?" ... tmr when i tell him that i am taking half day off to fix my new Kia, he sure says "see blah blah blah ..." sigh ... was telling a lot of people that Forte is a good car and value for money ... i will feel like slapping myself tmr when i see them

I have just found out the emails of Kia Korea, if the SC cannot fix this problem tmr, I am going to email NAZA and Kia Korea for sure

victoryong, you got PM

Scotch, hopefully u r right, i really wish that its only the battery that is wrong.

Went to KIA JnS SC (Sungai Pinang) first thing in the morning and i was so relief that it was just the battery connector (negative) loose that was causing the problem. The service at JnS was really good (as recommended by many in Penang) and the boss (Steven) greeted me and had a chat with Lee and I. I actually sms Steven last night around 10PM to ask about the office hour and surprisingly he called back and asked me not to jump start if the battery isn't working the next day (i noted this in the user manual as well, NEVER jump start a Forte). The service provided by JnS SC is among the best if not THE BEST in Penang

Very nice meeting you Brother Lee and your wife

I think it might damage some electronic parts ... but better just follow the user manual and dont try to jump start it

I wont curse cos I dont like bodykit and am trying to avoid leather seat ... the door visor doesn't justify for the RM5k price difference ... well thats just me ... But if they thow in the shartfin antenna and electronic foldable side mirror, then i will be cursing big time

Its NAZA's fault ... cos they remove the connector when parking the car at the store area as not to drain the battery. But my SA/NAZA is supposed to put that back and tighten it, but they didnt tighten it, it was really loose at the SC this morning

My front number plate fell off also ... my Sa used 3 small double side tape to stick the big font plate, no wonder it fell off. again SA/NAZA's fault.

You u r right ... Please put a note on Page 1 in bold and red ... cos its really dangerous, imagine if u r driving and suddenly the connector disconnected and cut-off all power!!!

WOW very nice bro!!! Really can see the GLOW man!!!