i think the problem is some pple actually want a "sports family sedan car with good fuel consumption". Put those words together and you're like asking "I want a very cheap good quality, awesome product". Funny indeed.

There's price to be paid if want more power....

Anyone did profoam here?

Do you really need that? If it can add strenght to the hollow chasis, you may go for it... But if just want to SP, still, have a "perfect" seal will be the best way....

Yeah I think can strengthen chassis and prevent bodyroll..

found a set of Exora 15" rims, the shop asking for RM500. The rims are with some minor scratches.

Really hard to find 15" rims for forte sx...

so far all <17" rims are only within 4 lug; not suitable for forte.

Well, think it logicly, can foam really strenghten your chasis?

16" should have 5 lugs..... If you get 15" for your Forte, it will look odd......

Well if the foam hardens and fills up the hollow chassis..why not? prevent body flexing..

...... Maybe yes or maybe no.... So far only can find good review from acc shops and audio forums that full of myths..... So, you think of it......

17" 5 lugs = seldom
16" 5 lugs = rare
15" 5 lugs = almost none existence

autofoam from KL Auto or Profoam better?

The only way to prevent body flexing is spot weld the chassis. If the stress is enough to flex the reveted layers of steel, it's enough to flex the foam. The flexing also provides some form of comfort for normal road cars, which is why manufacturers do not spot weld every car they make.

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Added on May 21, 2011, 9:54 pmIf I'm not mistaken, Forte uses the now almost extinct PCD 100mm for 5 lugs. There are plenty of rims for 16/17 inch 5 lugs PCD 114mm. That is why it is difficult to find rims for PCD 100mm 5 lugs.

This post has been edited by sleepwalker: May 21 2011, 09:54 PM

Forte uses PCD 114.3mm....very common. Pretty easy to find 5 lugs rims for Forte >=17". But to find 16" or 15" is tough...

There's another aspect to changing rims, offset. If you wanna find smaller size + exact offset, it's like finding a needle from a haystack . We had some discussion here: http://forum.autoworld.com.my/index.php?showtopic=96641

This post has been edited by ggeatweb: May 21 2011, 10:07 PM

You make the whole picture clear to me... When reading sleepwalker's statement, I already start thinking why on earth Kia would use extinct rims why they know some people will change rims after they get the car......

Well, since the PCD si 114mm, then it shouldn't be difficult to find rims. I know 100mm PCD 5 lug is a pain in the butt to find rims. Most performance cars are using 5 lugs PCD 114mm and rim shops in Sunway are full of PCD 114mm. Every new age Subaru out there is 5 lug 114mm and most of my subaru friends have 'bling bling' rims.

As for 16 inches and below that might be a problem since most people are looking for 17 and above for their plus 1 or plus 2 size upgrades and most 5 lug 114.3mm usually comes with 16 inch stock rims.

This post has been edited by sleepwalker: May 21 2011, 10:13 PM

Hi.. Want sell my koup bumper.. RM850.00 cash & carry.. Location: JB.. Suitable for Forte Sedan.. Just PM me..

my father gonna get a 1.6SX. Anything i should look out for?

are u sure? how old is your father?

New car.... Normal checks on buying used carlor(but can skip certain parts).....
Paintworks, door rubber seals.....
But what more important is, the freebies, haha.....

Damn my car back got knocked by a taxi..luckily no dent or watsoever..just paint trade which I can polish..solid butt forte has