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pianrasa
post Jul 23 2012, 01:26 PM

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The next gen Kia Forte

Nice! drool.gif
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post Jul 23 2012, 10:14 PM

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QUOTE(shamsul_LP @ Jul 23 2012, 09:01 PM)
New Kia forte 2013? hmm.gif

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I like the current one (mine) more.. biggrin.gif Not sure bout the new design... Looks bloated... just my opinion...
pianrasa
post Jul 24 2012, 08:38 PM

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QUOTE(effilizham @ Jul 24 2012, 04:41 PM)
my 1 month plus Forte starts having the rattling sound from the dashboard and driver’s side door (didn’t expect the problem to be this soon). i’ve read somewhere that Kinrara SC can fix this problem (anyone concur with this?) cannot tahan with the sound anymore.

secondly, i'm planning to change my DVD HU to another brand (don’t really like the stock UI and the reception is quite bad). i understand that this will only void my HU warranty right?
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Consider yourself 'lucky'. Got rattles issue even on the 2nd day i got the car.. Nothing from the dashboard so far but rattles coming both from the driver n passenger door.. cry.gif
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post Jul 30 2012, 10:47 AM

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QUOTE(nesloais81 @ Jul 30 2012, 08:25 AM)
no.. 17 inch and still use my ori silverstone tyre..
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are the rims lighter than stock? how's the pickup and FC? see any improvement?
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post Jul 30 2012, 11:43 PM

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Bro epo..

pls include me also.. White Forte 1.6sx biggrin.gif
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post Jul 31 2012, 05:34 AM

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QUOTE(gigohlo @ Jul 31 2012, 02:14 AM)
I added front tower strut bar and anti roll bar and car handling can feel much improved. Now to find ways to keep my ass on my leather seat  doh.gif
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Last time when I installed FSB on my Honda City the steering became a bit stiff (harder to turn or require more effort to turn). Any difference in steering feel in Forte after installation?
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post Aug 1 2012, 11:55 PM

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QUOTE(SoulReaver @ Aug 1 2012, 09:15 PM)
Updates! Installed Ultra Racing Front Strut Bar, Rear Anti Roll Bar and Digital Engine Optimizer
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Do share your experience with the bars and the Digital Engine Optimizer. Interested to know.
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post Aug 2 2012, 12:40 AM

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Bro SoulReaver

thanks for ur reply..

had both bars installed on my two cars already... so i know what to expect... forte is next.. biggrin.gif but never had that Digital Engine Optimizer installed... what's the damage for that one? care to tell? smooth and also better acceleration/pick up?

This post has been edited by pianrasa: Aug 2 2012, 12:42 AM
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post Aug 4 2012, 12:54 AM

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QUOTE(theringbearer74 @ Aug 4 2012, 12:50 AM)
Anybody got the same problem with me?
Is this the same as the left-pull issue? dry.gif  wacko.gif  hmm.gif
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Yup.. that's the notorious pull left issue.. still having it even after realignment.. cry.gif
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post Aug 5 2012, 05:59 AM

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QUOTE(Ah_Bear @ Aug 5 2012, 03:31 AM)
Apparently, the guy who changed my tires to new Michelin PS3 told me that
my front passenger side chamber to adjust -1.13°. Doing so will suggest
better straight line steering feel and also eliminates Forte's infamous pull left steering feel
which I'm having also.

I do not want my tires to makan sebelah at the inside after prolonged use, so I rejected his so-called preferred setting and to go for default which has all round optimal wear and performance on each tyre.

There are 4 minor issues I need to live with my 6 months old Forte.
1) Lalat noise sound on front driver and passenger adjustable seatbelt at B-pillars while driving on
speedbreaker strips / road imperfection surfaces.
2) Zzzzzz and slight wind whistles from the front dash and windscreen somewhere above 105kmph.
3) Not 100% reliable reverse camera and LCD screen built-in rear view mirror.
4) Noticeable squeaking sound when leaning against the driver's seat backrest. It squeaks like 50 yrs old car when first day I brought the car home.
(SC and also myself unzipped the half leather seat upholstery and sprayed lots of WD40 inside behind, noise eliminated about 80%.. still there are upper parts I cannot reach with WD40. Defective or rusty Active Headrest mechanism I think..)

All in all.. Forte is a comfortable and fun car to drive, but doesn't feel good to live with all 4 mentioned above.

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My 3 weeks old Forte has the pull left issue, no.1 and no. 2.

Pull left issue - already did realignment.. not much difference.. perhaps need to replace chamber nut? hmm.gif
No. 1 and no. 2 - trying to live with them.. afraid SC will make them worse after complaining..

Overall.. still a good investment.. biggrin.gif

Fellow Fortezens..

Planning to get ARB or 2point Rear Strut Bar for my Forte.. may I know which one will give better handling? Already installed a Front Strut Bar.. thanks..
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post Aug 5 2012, 10:45 PM

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QUOTE(Ah_Bear @ Aug 5 2012, 11:56 AM)
FYI, I did tested my car for 2 days with front left -1.13°..
my only gripe when I parked my car, it seems that the front left tayar look oddly senget and the other front
doesn't.. as if it wanna putus from chassis lidat.. doesn't look alright for an ordinary car and its not a sports / track based car..

that setting was certainly gives better road feel and very sharp steering response..
the default -0.26° gives disconnected steering feel and have to adjust the steering quite often
even at straight line cruising..

perhaps u need to ask other sifus here and 2nd or 3rd opinion at experience tire shop ppl..

if your car comes with BK already.. i don't suggest u lowering your car's height for handling advantage.. 4 ppl on board sure kena macam2 scratch at bottom wan  rolleyes.gif  the standard setup doesn't give good handling meh ? I thought Forte's stock handling is already good enough  sweat.gif
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Bro Ah_Bear.. Your posts are very insightful notworthy.gif very informative.

Not planning to lower the car. Since i already installed a Front Strut Bar.. Thinking of adding either a Rear Strut Bar or Rear Anti Roll Bar.. Which would give better handling? Yes.. Forte handles nicely.. But the bars make it way better.. biggrin.gif
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post Aug 5 2012, 11:19 PM

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QUOTE(manchurr @ Aug 5 2012, 10:57 PM)
i thought forte already got good handling.. any sifu can give comments plz.. do those bar really make it better.. how much better? biggrin.gif
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Give this a watch Ultra Racing Front Strut Bar + Anti Roll Bar (Before n after)
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post Aug 6 2012, 11:08 AM

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QUOTE(SoulReaver @ Aug 6 2012, 10:52 AM)
Didnt know I changed the rims was the same as muhdbazli... Damn.. Not special edi sad.gif

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Added on August 6, 2012, 10:58 amAs promised, The lists of mods I did to the car.

1. UR Front Strut Bar
2. UR Rear Anti-Roll Bar
3. UR Front Lower Bar (4 Points)
4. Mythelogy Lightened Crank Pulley
5. Denso Iridium Spark Plug
6. Stainless Steel High Air Flow Air Filter
7. Philips Daytime Running Lights (5 LEDs)
8. Philips HID 6000K
9. Philips T10 Ultinon LED 6000K
10. Michelin Pilot Sport 3
11. Konig Sports Rim 17"
12. Autocraft Digital Engine Optimizer (DEO-1000)
13. Pioneer AVH-P4450BT
14. Improve Lowered Springs

I think thats it.. will update if theres more =S
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Wow! quite a list u got there.. rclxms.gif really interested to know bout no. 13.. the Pioneer AVH-P4450BT

Steering audio controls still function? or need to install additional module?
How bout the receive Call and end Call controls? thanks...
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post Aug 6 2012, 03:49 PM

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QUOTE(ghostshell99 @ Aug 6 2012, 03:34 PM)
Manage to launched 3 navi systems into my HU.
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Nice! drool.gif

Care to share step by step instruction on how to add other GPS systems into the HU?

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