Original Kia Forte Wheel Caps:

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2 sets left ... grab them fast before sold out

RM133 (a set of 4 wheel caps in ori Hyundai Mobis packaging) COD (Penang) and please add RM6 for Poslaju.



This post has been edited by 4te: Feb 10 2010, 11:42 PM

Bro, if you are getting 1.6SX, it comes with stock tint ... you should try it for a few days, cos you might be ok with it and can the $$ on other mods

BTW, I recommend Wingard Royale ... works very well with Forte's auto aircon. Its two in one heat rejection and security tint and comes with 10yrs warranty

once the car is locked from the inside , ie pressing the central locking button, and the key remains inside the car, the door cannot be opened from outside.

Not to worry about any security loop hole of the smart key cos there is none

bro bbear also highly recommended this air filter ... he used it in his previous car and really got difference. Got a forte owner at Forte MY Forum and my friend from Singapore (with 1.6SX) is using this filter, both feedback is better pick up

CNY coming and got other mods in mind, $$$ ... too bad will have to skip this GB

BTW, if you are worried about the cleaning process, not to cos it can last around 80k KM before cleaning is required. To me, 80k KM is like 5 to 6 yrs later hehehe

K&N is cotton and Hurricane is stainless steel. So the one for GB is K&N.

Today got TOTO meh??? hehehe just kidding ... Congrats bro on getting your new ride just in time for CNY!!!

Nop bro, not just plug in, the installation requires removing the existing antenna and quite a fair bit of wiring and work ... i bought the exact antenna but got stucked at custom for almost 2 months dy ... the forwarder demands RM120+ to clear from custom

BTW, the sharkfin antenna will reduce the antenna reception by approx. 10% cos it is meant for Korean market only. Even US gets only the normal antenna like what we get here. If you are thinking of doing this, let me install first and share with you the performance and installation process. I will try to settle with the forwarder by next week and install end of Feb or early Mar.

Anyone here already got it installed or will be installing soon? maybe can share with us ur experience?

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Added on February 11, 2010, 11:05 pmFrom Singapore ... i paid around RM480 including shipping but excluding taxes.

This post has been edited by 4te: Feb 11 2010, 11:05 PM

Congrats to all the new owners of the lovely Forte!!! ... remember the checklist on page one and also check to make sure that the battery terminal/connection is not loose ya cos its really dangerous if it is loose (all electricity will cut-off).

Enjoy your Forte and drive safely ya!

Kia Forte Original Wheel Caps (2 sets left!)

Before and After:


The cap is in original Hyundai Mobis packaging:


The caps in action (my Titanium Silver ):


Price - RM133 per set (4 caps in individual original packaging as shown in photo above) COD Penang or add RM6 if you prefer Poslaju.
Installation - Very easy DIY with suction cup (<10mins). Detailed step-by-step DIY instructions will be provided.

2 sets left! if you are interested please PM me for payment details.

Bro, its in the 1st Post ... under "New car collection checklist" ... sorry should have mentioned 1st post and not 1st page

Thanks and replied your PM already

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Added on February 14, 2010, 12:01 amTo me there are only 3 downside ... no electronic foldable side mirrors, the red LCD lighting for CD player, ODO & auto climate control (i would prefer white or blue) and lastly a bit bumpy ride if you are going for SX cos of its huge and very good looking rims

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Added on February 14, 2010, 12:04 amI am the one who posted the vent thingy ... thats not the cause of the noise, basically the noise is coming from the wheels on uneven roads ... on even roads, its a really nice ride ... smooth and quiet

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Added on February 14, 2010, 12:07 amIf your forte is white and with the red K emblem, then you should go for red K wheel cap sticker ... red red matching and CNY ma

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Added on February 14, 2010, 12:10 amBro, remember to collect the wheel caps cos you still need them if you are going for sticker and even if you want to get a new wheel caps, no harm having an extra set since you have already paid for it

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Added on February 14, 2010, 12:17 amCongrats Bro! 3 is normal and 4 you can get it fixed at SC (please take note that not all SC can fix alignment). As for 1, i think this is a defect and you should fix it. I think some are having the condensation problem as well, but mine is ok. It is worth it to highlight to the SC when you go to fix your alignment problem.

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Added on February 14, 2010, 12:18 amHappy Chinese New Year, Gong Xi Fa Chai, Kong Hei Fat Choi & Keong Hee Huat Chye to all the Chinese members here!!! Enjoy your Forte ya

This post has been edited by 4te: Feb 14 2010, 12:19 AM

Yup currently only 1.6 OTR ... no confirmed news for 2.0 just yet.

As for resale value, i wouldnt say that its low or high cos none in the 2nd hand or trade in market yet. if NAZA were to bring up the price slightly and gradually, then i dont think the resale value will be that bad ... Spectra has a very bad resale value cos of the bad FC, now Forte FC is a lot better than Spectra and not to mention all the features and good look ... if the demand for Forte is there, the resale value will not be low. I really hope that NAZA will throw in the 5 yrs warranty with a slight increase in price, that will boost the sale, change people's mentality (poor quality and expensive spare parts) and also increase the resale value, which will further conbribute to the sale.

As for other flaws, none so far after driving for almost 2 months but slightly less than 3K km only

Bro so fast ah, more than doubled of mine ... i think my mileage is kind of low as compared to average driver ... btw, i think you are going to hit the warranty mileage of 50k KM before next CNY

Bro, no worries ... the forum wont die ... these few days everyone busy with CNY activities and long holidays ma, so expected to have little activities here

I think after people getting their cars, they will have more to share on FC, any potential issues, and needless to say MODS!!! ... In order to really enjoy my Forte, i am doing one mod at a time ... slowly and enjoy the process ... just to share with you guys my mods in the pipeline for the next 6 months:

1. Sharkfin Antenna
2. Change SX emblem to SLi emblem to complete my exterior mod to original Korean version
3. DIY front door courtesy light
4. Apply 303 Aerospace Protectant on the dashboard, 3rd break light panel, head and tail lights, bumpers (grey plastic area), the rubber trim for windows and doors and lastly the tires & rims.
5. K&N Air Filter

Buy an AP and import it from Singapore

Yup thats true ... or if u know someone who just migrated to Malaysia, i heard that they get an AP per person also

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Added on February 17, 2010, 9:21 pmCongrats bro, just in time for CNY

As for seat belt warning, yes there is but for i think 3 seconds or less only after you have started the engine.

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Added on February 17, 2010, 9:37 pmThats true ... 7-8yrs ago, Spectra was priced at around RM70k OTR ... now you can get it at <RM50k ... thats why the resale value is terrible ... but i personally think that the same will not happen to Forte, cos KIA has improved a lot since the Spectra days, thats why their sales is increasing while the japs are shrinking and making losses.

This post has been edited by 4te: Feb 17 2010, 09:37 PM

This is very true indeed ... since none of us are selling of our Forte that soon, lets let the market determine the resale value after a few more year, and enjoy the nice ride, look and features

303 Aerospace Protectant is the UV protectant for your car, my main reason for applying 303 is for the headlights. From my experience with Spectra, the headlights will blur out after around 3yrs ... looking at Forte's sexy headlights, it would cost a bomb to change one after say 5yrs ... the UV protectant will protect the headlights from damaging or "blur" by UV. Other than headlights 303 can be applied on other plastic and rubber stuff. You may find more info at http://www.303products.com/ i am getting from eBay cos the only dealer in KL that is carrying this product is out of stock and can only get the stock in around April. The price here is a lot cheaper than eBay, you can get 16oz bottle with the 8oz price on eBay (RM80+)

As for K&N air filter ... it will improve pick-up and might improve FC slightly

All come with manual retractable side mirror ... but none with the electronic type too bad

Bro, City and Latio have the electronic foldable side mirrors ... actually this is the first question i asked the SA end of October 2009 before the launch and went through the training booklet from SA and couldn't find it ... was really hope that the Malaysia version will come one this feature cos i always close the mirrors manually and this feature will definitely come in handy. I dont mind paying a bit more for this feature with the original button (on top of the side mirror adjustment button) ... too bad i think only available in Korea ... even the US version doesn't come with this.

To me the features will be complete/perfect if it comes with electronic foldable side mirrors and the auto-up windows