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coolguy8888
post Oct 25 2011, 09:40 PM

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Hi All Forte Guru, notworthy.gif

I am planning to get the Forte 6 speed 1.6sx soon...Just need some advise....

1) Is the noise of 17inch tyres very noticeable or only slightly ?

2) If got chance, is it worthwhile to change the original 17inch to 16 inch tyres ?

3) Will changing to 16 inch tyres in Forte cause the car to be much less stable, etc ? or good enough ?

Thanks for your advise ....

coolguy8888
post Oct 26 2011, 06:16 PM

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Hi all Forte owners,

Are you guys aware that the Forte we got here (not sure whether it applies to CKD only or CBU as well) does not have anti-rust coating ?

When i heard about this it makes me blur ..... shocking.gif rclxub.gif

Looks like we need to put our own anti-rust ... another $$$...


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post Oct 26 2011, 07:50 PM

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Hi All Forte Owners,

Anyone know of good Forte SA in Penang ? One that is trustworthy, good after sales service, etc....

Also get from branch or dealer ? Which one is better ?

Thanks....
coolguy8888
post Oct 26 2011, 09:06 PM

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QUOTE(kudasuper85 @ Oct 26 2011, 07:57 PM)
pls...avoid juru branch  mad.gif  ...u can look for the reliable SA by joining the myforteclub at focebook...
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ok...

anymore advise....from other owners....

yup...nowadays hard to find good and trustworthy SA....

Any experience / comments with :-

1) Duaria Motors in Krystal Point (in Penang) ??

2) NASA Auto in greenlane (Penang) ?

3) Kia Branch in Sg Pinang (Penang) ?
- Heard they got a new branch manager ? good ?

4) Others ???

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post Nov 15 2011, 10:23 PM

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QUOTE(timetravelller @ Nov 11 2011, 02:39 PM)
wanna ask will forte under power? since it was so bulky at 1600cc..
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Nope....just nice...not underpowered just don't expect to go racing....

Just got my Forte 1.6sx today.....Nice and cool....downgraded to 16in rim for better FC and less road noise...

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Added on November 15, 2011, 10:42 pm
QUOTE(Kabutodark @ Nov 15 2011, 11:46 AM)
Hi to all Forte Owner. I got a story and a few questions to ask, hope U guys dun mind about it. I own a 8 yrs old Proton Wira 1.3 hatchback(I'm the 3rd hand owner and it is my 1st car). My wira started to show some sign of "aging" since a year ago and it is a pain in the arse just to maintain it well performs. I always looking forward to own a Forte(Quite a big fan of the car).
My question:
1. I wonder how much my Wira still valued in the market ?
2. It is safe to trade in with the Naza dealer ?
3. Wat about the procedure since my car loan now is still 2 years to go ?
4. Which one will be better between the 1.6 and the 2.0 Forte ? Any much differences ?
    (I used my car sometime for outstation working and also going bek hometown which located at Terengganu)
I seeking help and guidance from all Forte owners here. Sorry if I post at the wrong thread or asking a wrong question.
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My opinion is:-

1. Check out with a few 2nd hand car dealers, ask the Sales person to check for you if you trade-in. You could also verify against some online car websites to get some rough estimates.

2. Depends on the dealers, sales person, etc

3. Check with your bank on the balance settlement and how much you need to re-pay the bank.

4. 2.0 more power and have a few additional features...mainly motor driven power steering, cruise control, side and curtain air bags and leather seats. If these features are important for you then go for it...drawback is you have to pay more and for city driving ...typically higher FC....

Happy Car Shopping .....

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coolguy8888
post Dec 16 2011, 08:02 PM

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QUOTE(small-jeff @ Dec 9 2011, 12:18 AM)
hm..was driving my car at 120 just now, and felt the steering is rather shaky..is this normal? below that was ok...

i just got my 1.6 SX last week..
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Just tell the service center the problem when you are doing your 1k service and they should be able to do alignment and balancing for you free....

Apparently some Forte cars have thses aligment problems when came out from factory / assembly ...

I just did mine during 1k service ...and now it's good .... icon_rolleyes.gif


Added on December 16, 2011, 8:09 pm
QUOTE(shadow111 @ Dec 11 2011, 08:51 PM)
hey guys.. i'm feeling that my forte 2.0 ride is quite bumpy...
anyone feeling the same or it's juz my car suspension having problem (few months car)?
or isit due to the low profile tyre? need advice. thanks.
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I think it's due to the low profile tyres....bigger tyres like 17 in tends to be more bumpy and less comfort...maybe u can try changing to more comfort tyre brands or downgrade to 16 in wheels....


Added on December 16, 2011, 8:12 pm
QUOTE(craxors @ Dec 13 2011, 01:36 PM)
since forte use the smart keyless to turn on the engine, what happen if we go outside with the key during it turn on??
engine still running...or mati?? hmm.gif
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Haha...

The smart keyless system is for ignition only lah !!

Once your car is started ...you can go outside also no problem... doh.gif


Added on December 16, 2011, 8:17 pm
QUOTE(gregy @ Dec 13 2011, 05:20 PM)
Since we're on the topic of complaints. They should have added a door lock button on the centre console like what I saw in the Pug 308. More convenient for the front or rear passenger to access the lock/unlock function in case the driver needs to leave the car unattended for a while. As it is, the front passenger has to reach all the way to the driver's side to lock/unlock the car. A bit ol' skool.

Also, I would have preferred multi-link or at least McPherson struts at the rear instead of torsion beam. Handling a bit iffy around the bends.

Lastly, the GB is quite reluctant to gear down during descents. A bit dangerous esp when taking a downhill bend. There should have been an "L" position on the gear stick to allow us to switch immediately to a lower gear. It is not so much a problem for us 2.0 6-sp users as we can immediately downshift with the paddle shifters, but for the 1.6 owners they have to switch the stick over to (+ -) mode to gear down. I don't see why they had to take that function away from the 1.6SX. Of all the silly things they omitted from the 1.6, this has got to be the silliest.
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Fyi....1.6 SX 6 speed got paadle shift .... rclxms.gif


Added on December 16, 2011, 8:26 pm
QUOTE(gregy @ Dec 16 2011, 12:46 AM)
Bro, there's a whole lot more to the SX than just the rims smile.gif

No need to mention I suppose?

Besides, the rims are one of, if not the easiest to replace if one were to buy an EX. The other things in the SX package are hard to install without incurring too much cost and voiding warranty.
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Yes....you're right .... the difference is more than what XionCity mentioned...

The reason i bought the SX version is because i like and want all the features it has EXCEPT the 17in rims which i feel is not that important...to me anyway...



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