I went for waxing with anti-static coating ... 3months warranty only and cost me RM140 ... actually in long term glow with 5yrs warranty is really worth it. If it opens in Penang, i will be the top 10 customer for sure

Thanks bro ... actually here in Penang they called it majong type letters/numbers which is not the cheaper flat and wider type. I changed both the front at back for RM40 and the shop is at Lorong Hijau 4, green lane area. The back one i use back the original frame, missed out the back photo just now ...



This post has been edited by 4te: Feb 22 2010, 06:21 PM

I agree with you, zero support for neck ... my friends commented on that too ... but i think thats the safety feature or something.

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Added on February 22, 2010, 10:57 pmActually i wanted that at first (something like Civic/City) since the shop can custom cut for me, but dont know whether there will be too much black plastic cos my number has 3 digits only ... so stick to the frame. BTW, anyone has changed to full back plate please share the photos and make us

This post has been edited by 4te: Feb 22 2010, 10:57 PM

Bro, please do not try the ESC that way ... why? ... cos you are suppose to look at the road when u take sharp corner at 110KM/h and not on the meter to see if ESC is blinking ... to me ESC is almost like an airbag ... hope that i never have to use it and its for emergency only

Original Forte Wheel Caps (Group Buy + Interest Check)

As the 1st batch of original Forte wheel cap is sold out already, I just want to do an interest check and see if there is demand or not before i bring in more in March.

To get the group buy price we must have minimum 10 sets. So here is the price:

Group buy 20 sets or more - RM125 COD Penang or add RM6 for poslaju.
Group buy 10 sets or more - RM130 COD Penang or add RM6 for poslaju.
<10 sets - RM133 COD Penang or add RM6 for poslaju.

Installation: Easy 10mins DIY with suction cup. Detailed instruction will be provided

Please add you name or PM me if you are interest.
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I will place order on 1-March-2010 if there is enough demand so that you will get the wheel caps in March too.

Original Forte wheel caps in original Hyundai Mobis Packaging:



Before and after :



Wheel caps in action :



This post has been edited by 4te: Feb 23 2010, 12:08 AM

I was thinking of getting the mobis pillow a month ago ... but after some thought, i would rather look good than feel good hehehe and save some $ for other mods

Bro, the stock tint is built in the glass ... u no need to remove and cannot be removed when go for tinting. I have the same fear as well, as i prepare to drive my forte for at least 7 yrs ... thats why i went for Wingard Royale with 10yrs warranty ... PM me for the price if u r interest

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Added on February 25, 2010, 11:38 pmvery nice bro ... got better pick up boh?

This post has been edited by 4te: Feb 25 2010, 11:38 PM

Yup the rust is normal, i have the same thing.

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Added on February 26, 2010, 10:55 amLooks like european, sounds like european, feels like european, but paid korean price ... what more you ask for hahahaha

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Added on February 26, 2010, 10:56 amDont think any KIA red emblem for Forte available.

This post has been edited by 4te: Feb 26 2010, 10:56 AM

i) My FC is around 9-10L/100KM for 90% jam or city drive and 10% highway. A lot in KL is getting 8.5 to 9L/KM.
ii) Spare part should be around the same price as city and not more expensive than civic ... but no one actually knows as the car is still under warranty and none break down yet (touch wood )
iii) Resale value ... you can get a 2 months old 1.6SX for RM60k ... hahaha just kidding ... i dont think the resale value will not be as bad as Spectra and at this point of time, no one knows as there is no Forte in the 2nd hand car market.
iV) Go to the highly recommended SC by the members here and you should be fine.
v) No discount so far, but depending on SA and dealer ... some get free full tank, door visors, emblems, car mat or etc. As for my case got free emblem only.

Best Wax for Your Forte!?

I think a lot of Forte members not from KL (cos Sierra Glow and PPS only available in KL) will have this question in mind ... "What's the best wax for my Forte?" ... I had the same question and did a lot of reading online lately and found that the two wax below should be among the best in terms of brand name(reliability), quality(shine, UV & water bead), long lasting (2-3months) and ease of application (no back/arm ache after waxing and not white residual on rubber surface ) and here you go:

Meguiar's - NXT GENERATION TECH WAX® 2.0 (Liquid Wax NOT Paste)
More Info - http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/product_deta...p?T1=MEG+G12718
Price - Around RM110+ (I saw it in Parkson, but not all Parkson has it) a bottle. 1 bottle sould be enough for at least 5 application or last for 1 - 2 yrs if you wax once a quater.

Turtle Wax - ICE LIQUID POLISH (Liquid Wax NOT Paste)
More Info - http://www.turtlewax.com/main.taf?p=2,1,1,1
Price - Around RM110+ (I saw it in Jusco) a bottle. 1 bottle sould be enough for at least 5 application or last for 1 - 2 yrs if you wax once a quater.

I have not tested any cos i got my 1st waxing done at a car detailing shop here in Penang in January ... i think i will go for Meguiar's when my car is due for waxing in April or May ... hope the above info helps and if you have any experience with the wax above, please share you experience with us ya

This post has been edited by 4te: Feb 27 2010, 06:22 PM

Yup i am fully aware of that bro, but too bad we dont have that in Penang so have to plan and DIY wax lo

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Added on February 27, 2010, 7:03 pmThanks bro, i heard of the brand too ... since i am only getting the wax in April/May long way to go and the more to choose from is better ... btw, any particular range that you have used and highly recommended to share with us?

This post has been edited by 4te: Feb 27 2010, 07:03 PM

Thanks a lot in advance bro!!! really wish that there is a shop here in Penang doing the same nano coating with the same price in KL ... Frankly, i lazy to wax myself lor hehehe ... on the other hand, cannot aford to pay the car detailing shop to wax the Forte for me once a quarter and sayang my Forte very much ... so if no affordable coating, then have to DIY wax ... so far found Turtle Wax is the easiest was ... based on reviews only 10mins to complete the whole car, just nice for lazy person like me hehe

How long does it take to complete the whole process of waxing? Cos am looking for the easiest and fastest wax. i tried the normal paste wax 3yrs ago on my Spectra and the next day back, hands, every where ache, so must ensure its a liquid wax that is easy to wax

RM93800 to be exact ... well, if the price for Sonata is within budget, its definitely a good car to consider and should be on top of your next car wish list (beats Camry and Accord anytime in terms of looks, features and price) ... initially I was think of waiting for Sonata to launch (saw the photos of the 1st launch in Korea and really beh tahan) but i thought that it might only come to MY in 2011 so got my Forte 1.6SX and good also get to save 30-40k.

This post has been edited by 4te: Feb 28 2010, 02:36 AM

Wah didn't login for 4 days and so fast 100+ pages dy!!!! ... really really bz with work lately ... BTW, if you are interested in the wheel caps please PM me as i have missed too many pages and dont think have to read back all ... sorry if i miss out your post and please PM me to secure a set ya. The wheel caps are expected to arrive in another 3 weeks time cos i will only order and pay over the weekends ... too busy

Best Interior and UV Protectant for you Forte!

Someone asked me before what did i use to protect my dashboard ... my answer was "I dont know wor" as ii have read that some bad protectants might end up making ur dashboard crack ... well, i did a lot of reading online last month and finally bought 303 Aerospace Protectant (highly recommended by many reviewers and manufacturers) which protects everything that made of plastic & rubber from UV and actually my main concern it to protect the headlights. Spectra headlights will normally get "blur" after 2 years and it costs RM400 per headlight (Forte's will definitely cost a lot more). I dont think i want to find out whether Forte's headlight will become blur after two years, so better protect it ASAP. You may read more info about the product here http://www.303products.com/ . It costs me around RM75 per 8oz bottle from ebay. Dont think we can find it here in Malaysia ... the only dealer in PJ just got removed from the 303 official dealer list

I applied 303 on my interior (dashboard, door panels, front arm rest, 3rd breaklight panel, steering & almost anything that is made of plastic, rubber or leather) as well as exterior (mud guards, front and rear bottom plastic trim, tires & rims, number plate holder and of course head and tail lights). Its liquid base and very easy to apply and the best part is that its not greasy/oily or too shinny after applying and gives you the "new look and feel". Actually i has cleaning function as well ... it removed the tape mark on my door panels (i put additional tape on the power window buttons when i did my tinting, the one that pasted by the installer went off without any mark, but that one i put on leaves some mark on the panel) and also the white wax mark on the bottom plastic trim of my rear bumper. Well, will it last ... it claims that it lasts longer than its competitors, but since i have not used other brands, i cant comment on this part, but from my own experience, after 2 weeks of applying on the dashboard, the dashboard still look new and as if that i have just applied 303. As for the exterior, my tires still look new after applying 303 for 1 week (went through 2 rains and 8 full days of sunshine without shade).

Pros: Easy to apply, no smell, not oily or greasy, not too shinny, gives new look and feel.
Cons: Quite expensive and difficult to get.

303 8oz with spray bottle


2 weeks after applying on dashboard (the picture doesnt really capture the new look and feel)


After washing the tire and rim and before 303


After applying 303


1 week after applying 303


This post has been edited by 4te: Mar 6 2010, 03:59 PM

izputra, great shots!!! ... and its FINALLY here!!! ... V5 will be all about 2.0SX

Yup it works on tire too ... well i think no harm putting on your headlight now just not to increase the UV damage. I am not too sure whether it will make it better. BTW, here is more info on 303 & headlights http://www.303products.com/shop303/index.c...ts-brighter.cfm ... hope that helps.

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Added on March 7, 2010, 10:03 pmNop, the external is exactly the same as 1.6SX ... they didn't install the "stick" only and the antenna is eactly the same as 1.6SX.

This post has been edited by 4te: Mar 7 2010, 10:03 PM

I got mine for around RM620 all in (+shipping +taxes +installation) ... i will shoot some photos and share with the rest the look and also the performance. Frankly, the sharkfin does not perform as good as the stock antenna, i will test for a few more days and share with you guys my experience.

Bro bbear and KFC, i would totally agree with you ... cos of taxes and installation, the price increases from around RM500 to RM620 ... i hand itchy and bought it before i got my Forte ... i would say NOT WORTH it for the price i paid cos not so good reception cos its meant for Korean with different radio frequency band (now i cant listen to 92.5 and 91.0 and 92.8 not as clear as with the stock antenna). Well, i will test for a few days and share with u guys my view so that those going for this will be prepared. But, this would be my last mod for the moment ... now my Forte looks exactly like the original ones in Korea

KFC, for the benefit of all, please make the mold so that the rest dont have to experience poorer reception after changing the antenna