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? 
No. 1 and no. 2 - trying to live with them.. afraid SC will make them worse after complaining..

Overall.. still a good investment.. 

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..

Hi,

Saw this standard DRL in the Kia Forte USA website. They have a DRL + fog light combined. Dunno whether can get it here.

for those who change to PS3 tyre...no regret at all. i have been using from day 1 (straight away change it after getting a car) ...now its almost 1 year 5 month @ 54k km. its very grippy and yet holding good on wet surface. very recommended.

booked 1.6 or 2.0 ? 

1.6sx bro.. upgrading from 1.3 myvi

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.

Tomorrow I am going to collect my car. Please advice what I need to check and ensure everything is ok before accept.

I checked the mileage used 8km already. Is that normal? Possible for Car sales agent to reset the mileage to 0? Just curious.

I havent test my car for speed more than 100kmh yet. So not sure if the car will pull to the left or not. But what happened actually the car still go straight ahead while driving (100kmh below). Just the steering wheel that not straight.

Can the SC just pullout the steering wheel and put it back to make it straight?

Just like what i did on my wira last time. My wira dont have airbag one.

Happy for you bro 
may I know what's ur 2nd hand value for your Myvi now ?

Hi fellow forte owners!

Total newbie here to the forum. Just got my car last week. Forte 2.0 titanium silver, GPS etc etc. Impressed so far! Thought the 2 litre would be more powerful tbh, but plenty of torque if OK going to 4k rpm (a bit vrroom vrromm la so only when Mrs not around). Not noticed the left side pull so far. Maybe I will be one of the few lucky ones?

Looking forward to learning from all you sifu's out there. 

your car is still new, performance is not optimised yet..
my car's get up and go performance is quite decent now clocking 8k km mileage..
don't expect it to perform like a sports car.. it serves the purpose as everyday car..
just expect it to provide effortless acceleration after 5k km mileage..

I hope that Forte should equipped with 2.0 DCVVT 164hp and K5 to replace with 2.0 GDI Turbo in Malaysia 

I think they had adjusted your toe setting on your wira, not the steering position itself.. correct me if I am wrong.

yea bro.. my default preferable tires was always Mich MXV8 and then Primacy LC.. then with this Forte, I give it a try with PS3.. could immediately feel sharp handling and quicker maneuver..
with just a light tap on the brake, the car immediately slowing down quickly whereas the Atlantis V7 still gliding with delay stopping.. imagine of raining season with Silverstone.. even with ABS and TCS the car will still skid !! (experienced twice at MRR2 due to dumb drivers often emergency brake)

my only complain with PS3, roadnoise is quite intrusive into the cabin and gradually increases together with vehicle speed.. where Primacy LC I used with my previous TRD sportivo Vios tires still remain quiet at 180kmph with NVH of 60kmph.. 

I am new here. And few questions:-

1. What is 'pull left' issue? Is that mean all 100% car will hit this problem? How to detect it and solve it?
2. They gave me silverstone tyres. Many peoples said 'replenish tyre presssure' to ensure good Fuel Consumption. What is that mean?
3. 17'' tyre is new to me. What PSI should I input for this tyre to ensure good FC? I saw tyre stated 300Kpa or 42PSI maximum.
4. I talked to SA, they told me the noise when driving is because of silverstone tyre. Unless I changed the Michelin tyre that will avoid the road noise problem. Is that true?

Hi,

Saw this standard DRL in the Kia Forte USA website. They have a DRL + fog light combined. Dunno whether can get it here.

definitely can source, but pricey

other drl wont void warranty too

Hi,

Saw this standard DRL in the Kia Forte USA website. They have a DRL + fog light combined. Dunno whether can get it here.

bro..you try arrange GB..i think a lot ppl wanna buy this DRL

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Added on August 5, 2012, 3:07 pmyup..void warranty for absorber..

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Added on August 5, 2012, 3:17 pmThis post has been edited by muhdbazli: Aug 5 2012, 03:17 PM

Hi Guys, just want to give a review for Mr Edwin Loh ( Lyn ID : Motorman), my sales agent which did a marvelous job for me. I just got my car yesterday ( Forte 1.6SX White ). Edwin has been a great support to me, his patience is really a virtue as he helped me from the day that I enquired ( I asked from many sellers including KS LOH lol ) and since his package was the best and KS LOH was outstation that time, I chose Edwin to be my SA. He is able to get an approval on my case, though it took slightly longer but since my case is special ( Just started working with parents retired and siblings working out of states ), he managed to get my dad as guarantor with me as hirer. He answers all my question and enquiries ( I ask alot ), and for those who needs a SA like that, he is the go to guy. Now I am enjoying my forte, so far so good. My parents are very happy we are able to get the car. And of course, I am a very happy man as well. Again, thumbs up for Edwin. My highest gratitude to you. And this is my essay for you I hope you did not miss this. LOL!