Branch manager just called stating the 2nd batch has landed last week and will be allocated this week. Will be getting my white K5 next week. And yes it is 2012 car. Luckily i waited for the 2nd batch.

Hi bro,

Not very sure how many cars in the 2nd batch. I actually booked the car early before the launch date (17 dec 2011).

My SA is very good as he really knows bout car. He is a car person. Hate going to some SA who knows cr*p about cars. Have been to atleast 10 showroom and finally found 1 who knows about the car. He is Kevin from Kia Glenmarie. Tell him Hazrill white K5 recomended.

Just received my 2012 white K5 today. Changed front, back, all 4 rims and steering wheel KIA emblem to the 'K'. Also changed the rear license plate light to white Led. Also ordered new plates with CF sticker. Will be receiving tommorow.

As for the drive it is absolutely wonderful drive so far. Handling wise, so far is great. Definately better than sonata. Need to get more milege to really evaluate.

Yes, it is not available here yet. Bought it online from sharkracing. it is 7pcs set for USD70.
As for the steering wheel it is just stick on and it fits nicely and can't notice it.
Will provide pics later



Will provide later need to wash first. hahah


Will try bro. as for photos will provide later.

Yes it was plug and play. just remove the screw/clip on the inner mat on the boot and you will see the sockets already.

Filled up full tank and drove to penang today early in the morning at odo 500km. Once reach pg did my 1st service. Then just came back and odo is at 1280km without refuelling. So, its 780km and its shows on the screen distance to empty another 110km. Thats a very good fc. But all the cruise control at 110kmh.. Only once tried up to 170kph, it is very compose and solid. As for the handling body roll was very minimal. Tested at jelapang twisty road. Was really impressed with the fc.

As for the paddle shift, there were doubts a few pages earlier on how long does it stay in that gear before going back to D, i can confirm that it is not a fix time. The car decides. On some cases its like 3s on some cases as on the downhill if u drop the gear it does not go back to d until its flat again.

As for the hill assist, i forgot to test the duration. Will update soon.

And, still havent taken image of my car with the k emblem. Will yry doing it soon

Bro, that was my experience too, where all the SAs i met r full of bullshit n not technically sound. At last found 1 whom is technically sound n knows bout the car. Bought mine from him. He is Kevin from Kia Glenmarie (016-9969868). Tell him Hazrill recommended.


This post has been edited by zrill: Mar 7 2012, 10:04 AM

Managed to take some pics today. Sorry for the poor quality, taken from my iPhone.

Car: Kia Optima K5 2012
Color: White
Mod:
1) 'K' Emblem (Front, Rear, Steering Wheel, 4 Rims) Bought from Sharkracing.com
2) License Plate White LED
3) CF Sticker Plate with White Crystal Font
4) Tint: 3M Crystaline 70% Front, the rest 50% including sunroof and moon roof

I have ordered replacement bulbs for the HID with 6000K color temperature. Should receive it next week.

Another thing is that i have wrote a letter to NAZA to complaint about an item is not the same as advertised in the brochure or their website. Hopefully they will change it. Do you guys notice what am I saying. Look at the pics, its there

Bro, yes planned to change the rims at first but after looking from the US forum i feel that changing to 5 spoke rims with 18" doesnt look nice as the rims look small. So maybe when i use up this set of tyres then next round ill change to 19". Furthermore, after looking at it the stock rims looks good and beautiful when its spinning.

As for the hid bulb, im getting it because want to change to white color light. The stock ones are 4300k which is yellowish white.

Bro Landy, youre spot on. The rear lights are not the same as in brochure. It is call rear fog light. It is too bright n will be a nuisance the car following behind. I demanded naza to change it. Lets see how it goes.

Pps, i havent done yet. Will do Sierra Glow. Highly recommended by forummers. It cost RM700 for our K5

This post has been edited by zrill: Mar 7 2012, 11:51 PM

Bro, yes I know its supposed to be used during heavy fog or orain but i dont see the need of it and its ugly. I want the whole strip to light up

Will let you guys know bout the status from NAZA. They told me they will get back to me soon.

Yeah. and furthermore it is not mentioned anywhere that * picture is for illustration purpose only or model shown might be different. So we have a point here to fight for it.


Bro, Sharkracing's price is always inclusive of shipping cost

Bro, contractually any mod will void your warranty. But normally they will close one eye if its a minor mod. Even rims they usually close their eyes, but if u have any prob with absorber or other wheel related prob then they might not give warranty for that portion or even worse the whole car. It all depends. My advise always mod things where you can change back plug & play. Meaning no wire cutting or splicing. So that when u need to claim for warranty u can change back to the original one first then go and do the claims.

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Added on March 8, 2012, 4:06 pmBro, Im in Shah Alam area. Only my car is registered in PG as im a penangite. Bought my car from KIA Glenmarie

This post has been edited by zrill: Mar 8 2012, 04:06 PM

What i received was worth RM490

Which are:
1) RM310 for buying my registration num: PKMXXXX
2) RM180 for the CF plates with crystal fonts

This post has been edited by zrill: Mar 8 2012, 04:11 PM

Bro, yes the unlock button and sidemirror button is not illuminated.

Headlight issue: hope Naza solves it fast. still waiting for thier reply. if i do not get any reply im going take it it up another level. I hate the rear light now as it looks like teana. except the 'C' shaped led design is inverted.


I did change the number plate bulb. it is turn type and a little bit tight.

Sorry, not headlight but tail light

Yup the tail light

Bro, already pm'ed you on the details

Yes nearly all stock hids from manufacturer are 4300k.
I'm only changing the bulbs not the whole sys. Its just plug n play. If any prob n need to claim warranty i just switch back to the original ones

This post has been edited by zrill: Mar 10 2012, 11:57 PM

Hmmm. For me i like white the most. Silver is definate no no as it looks very uncle-ish. Its not sporty. Ill never buy any silver car. I have never drooled looking at silver car. As for K5 white looks great with the black contrasting parts.

But everyone has different taste. So buy it according to what u like

Bro, guess im the guinea pig. hahaha, changed my HID bulb to 6000k. Looks cool but ull lose brightness. Still evaluating as just changed yesterday evening.

Is it true that the bodykit and navi units are available at naza?

[quote=sidhu13,Mar 17 2012, 10:55 AM]
Hey, where did you get your emblem from? it looks cool. Did they stick over it or did they remove the old KIA logo?
And any news regarding the complaint to NAZA regarding the incomplete rear light? Thats the only thing that sucks about it.. Otherwise it has been an AWESOME buy...hahaa
Btw, i called NAZA regarding the GPS and bodykit thingy. They said they dont have the option available yet as for now. Not sure when they will get it. It would be awesome to have the touch screen GPS thingy soon...


Bro, bought it from sharkracing.com
Front n rear u have to remove the existing ones. Steering n rims just stick on

[quote=cybermaster98,Mar 18 2012, 08:11 PM]
Guys i have some questions regarding the Optima after my last test drive over the weekend:

1) I noticed a burnt smell coming from around the car after the 30 min drive. This also happened on earlier test drives. I notice this happens after fast acceleration. Why is this happening?

2) The steering wheel behaves rather erratically when turning corners over bumpy roads or hard braking. Like it has a life of its own

3) The area around the car is also very warm possibly from the heat emanating from underneath the car. Ive never experienced this on other cars before.

Can someone provide some insight especially current owners? Anything mentioned on foreign websites/forums on possible similar problems on the Optima?

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Bro,
1) on the smell, did smell it once but not too obvious prob still new

2) steering vibrating. Did not have any of that. Prob the tyre pressure to high as when i checked the tyre pressure it was pumped to 44psi from factory. Have reduced it to 36 front n 34 rear. Tyre noise also reduced.

3) hot air, yes it is hotter than other makes.

Bro, to fix the light, u need to bake the whole headlamp in the oven to open the sealent n then fix the light n reseal it n hope it does not become a fish tank
Bro kenrain, no update yet. Will call them tommorow n update here. Also, the ones in the showrooms are also the same not full strip.
Bro, you can if you want too. But i just collected it but wrote down on their delivery note

This post has been edited by zrill: Mar 21 2012, 08:44 PM

Bro its,

18" 7.5
Offset: +46mm
Weight: 23.5lbs
With tyre: 48lbs

Im 28