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 -= MyForte - Naza Kia Forte Owners Club =- V13, Leaves You Speechless

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post Jul 16 2012, 10:15 AM

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QUOTE(mischief3000 @ Jul 16 2012, 10:06 AM)
its works for me, i can charge my BB
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Must change the radio mode to USB first right?
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post Jul 16 2012, 10:26 AM

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QUOTE(blackfortetoo @ Jul 16 2012, 10:17 AM)
those who are planning to buy a Forte... sld consider the prices of spare parts... its not cheap!!!

no wonder ppl avoid Korean cars like a plague
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That's not entirely true. Last time, due to low demand on korean cars, spareparts brought in also only original which are flown in, hence more expensive. I have faith in Forte because the number of Fortes on the road getting more and more. I can guarantee you, in one drive session, you can atleast see 1 Forte on the road wink.gif If more and more demand for spare parts, then got ppl will produce equivalent spares in Malaysia, means we can get cheaper spares wink.gif

QUOTE(mischief3000 @ Jul 16 2012, 10:17 AM)
no need, just plug in to usb port and straight away charge the phone..
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Why my USB port like totally useless unless I change to USB mode blink.gif Yours is new HU?
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post Jul 16 2012, 11:33 AM

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QUOTE(pianrasa @ Jul 16 2012, 11:25 AM)
With the 5year unlimited warranty one not need to worry too much about repairs/spareparts...  Opted for a 7 year repayment (only plan to keep it that long) so another 2 extra years without warranty.. Hopefully luck is on my side..  biggrin.gif
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5 years unlimited warranty only applicable for engine and gearbox bro whistling.gif Other parts like absorbers I think only 3 years? Correct me if I'm wrong smile.gif
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post Jul 17 2012, 09:08 AM

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QUOTE(fourteh @ Jul 17 2012, 08:48 AM)
biggrin.gif Actually that reading was just achieved for 30 seconds. Pumped at BHP Damansara Utama, reset FC reading and drove about 15km using LDP. Yesterday night stuck in nightmare jam in PJ, can slowly see the FC creep up to 10.5 l/100km  cry.gif

Normal drive I get 10 l/100km around PJ without using highway (not counting LDP because it is not a real highway!). Mine is 1.6SX.
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Try using fuelly for more accurate FC smile.gif I always update on fuelly when I pump petrol. Got app for Android wink.gif
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post Jul 19 2012, 06:18 PM

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QUOTE(g88 @ Jul 19 2012, 05:22 PM)
anyone of you here going to 5 years and below loan ? wanna know the interest rate. Please share smile.gif
I took 4 years. 2.78% smile.gif
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post Jul 19 2012, 11:59 PM

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QUOTE(g88 @ Jul 19 2012, 11:38 PM)
Ok here are some guideline how much ppl bid (actual result) for WWY and WXA number. Min is Rm300. There is up and down...sorry for bad image since simply snap....

WWY
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Actually very simple. Last time when getting my Forte, I went asking around and understood how it worked.

Pick running number, RM200 + 10. Got a range of numbers on the screen, just pick the one you like from the screen.
Pick number, RM300 + 10. lets say now WXC, can pick any number which is not in the "nice / hot" numbers
Pick nice number bidding. Highest price for the number gets the number. Nice number, must put bank draft in amount of half what you wanna bid. If you wanna bid rm1000 for a number, bank draft value is rm500. If win bid, pay remaining. Lost bid, get back bank draft.

Nice numbers usually like single digit, double digit or twin numbers so on so forth. Then the price of numbers can guess one. Just pay JPJ a visit, look at the number you like, can see average price for that number there smile.gif

Those JPJ fellas will know which are nice numbers one. So you cannot simply try luck bid RM500 for lets say WXC 88 thinking maybe someone won't bid for it.

Then you guys have to take into consideration, those runners got jalan inside one. They can "listen" to what are the highest bids and bid maybe rm50 more than what you bid for the same number for their customer.

My advice, if you really want a nice number, go for runner. Just pay them. Unless the number, you can wait (means other alphabet). I went thru runner for my 1313 smile.gif
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post Jul 20 2012, 12:24 AM

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QUOTE(g88 @ Jul 20 2012, 12:18 AM)
how much did you paid for yours ? Did the runner tell you how much he actually bidded ?
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I paid RM2k for 1313. But the alphabet was old one. When I bought my Forte, was supposed to be WWG/H one. On average, runner will charge RM4k for 1313 (current alphabet) rclxub.gif But if you bid yourself, I see average for my 1313 is about RM3k.
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post Jul 20 2012, 09:56 AM

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QUOTE(levilau @ Jul 20 2012, 09:53 AM)
guys, just curious, once kl number plate, wyx finish, what will be the next alphabert plate configuration?
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WAAA icon_idea.gif hahahaha
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post Jul 22 2012, 06:44 AM

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QUOTE(zouk88 @ Jul 22 2012, 05:24 AM)
I trade in my stock at 1000km...shop takes 500...lenso es6 rm1850. I didnt change tyre bcoz shop bos ask me jus save money n use it til nex change...


Added on July 22, 2012, 5:28 am

Bro pls upload photo of ur baby once u done d sound profing..im interested as wel but i feel uneasy seeing those shop taking out all d door cover...scare anyting happen after install bck..

Saw 3m seal which js stick on door frame...kind of low risk..

How bout hid fr h7 n fog?
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I don't feel special anymore.. So many ppl change same rims as me cry.gif
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post Jul 22 2012, 09:22 AM

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QUOTE(SoulReaver @ Jul 22 2012, 09:20 AM)
Lol... We rank u as Sifu lor
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Nvm, my quest now.. to find another unique mod tongue.gif
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post Jul 23 2012, 03:52 PM

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QUOTE(Area51SE @ Jul 23 2012, 03:46 PM)
Actually I don't know why but I prefer the current forte front looks. The next Gen one looks kinda hmm the grill and the headlights design looks weird to me... No offense though. Just my personal opinion tongue.gif
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Looks like elantra fitted with Kia's unique grill blink.gif So-called new Forte looks more sleek. Current forte looks more garang biggrin.gif
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post Jul 23 2012, 04:27 PM

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QUOTE(broken_heart @ Jul 23 2012, 03:55 PM)
Hi, Are you all guys purchase the bodykit during the time buying car or separately installed by outsider ? which one is better ?

As i understand , bodykit has few types. For forter, we got PU / ABS.
Is OEM standard bodykit for forte and there is PU.
Which one is better ? sorry to ask.
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I purchased mine when I got my car. But not mistaken, now most SAs give free BK.
From my understanding, PU is very durable, but requires great skills to get good paintwork on the BK. It is also bulkier.
ABS is lighter and has a nicer mold I feel. And dun have to worry bout paintwork because the material can allow paint to stick to it nicely. But very costly.. and if you hit hard, it WILL break!

I just did my alignment and balancing at Sunway area. Definitely fixed my slight pull left issue with a very high cost rclxub.gif RM91 to be exact. But all I can say is, the people at that workshop damn professional and I can be assured my car is nicely taken care of thumbup.gif Before touch your car, the mechanic will wash his hands thoroughly. EVERY SINGLE TIME! icon_rolleyes.gif And before handover car to you, boss will QC the mechanic's work before hand over the car to you... Now thats what I call professional! biggrin.gif
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post Jul 23 2012, 04:54 PM

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QUOTE(22222222 @ Jul 23 2012, 04:50 PM)
Where you do your alignment.....any contact......my pull left more serious now.......
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Should be near here Michelin Tyre shop. I cant remember the name nor did I get any contact number icon_question.gif I just remember its a tyre shop, green and blue michelin signboard at a corner lot smile.gif
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post Jul 28 2012, 04:18 PM

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QUOTE(prescott83 @ Jul 28 2012, 04:07 PM)
Anyone having problem loading usb when off and on back the usb cannot detect?
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Car too hot? I experience this when under very hot sun for very long time smile.gif What you have to do is just eject and plug back the USB
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post Jul 29 2012, 04:46 PM

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QUOTE(StarGhazzer @ Jul 29 2012, 02:47 PM)
Looks much better than the prototype and spy pictures suggest, although personally I would prefer a more chiselled look like the current Forte/Optima rather than the curvy design which reminisce Hyundai's fluidic themes.

I wonder how the new Koup, if there's one coming out, would look like. The Elantra coupe looks very feminine due to its curvy design, while the current Koup's appeal is its sleek, angular profile.

On a sidenote, I wonder when will Korean/Japanese carmakers embrace downsizing and turbocharging like the Europeans are doing now.
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Yeah. I personally prefer current design also. Looks more aggressive if you ask me smile.gif

QUOTE(zouk88 @ Jul 29 2012, 04:27 PM)
Any 1 knw where to buy jus d 2.0 emblem? Mine duno who steel it..
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No need 2.0 logo bro. Good to be modest and smoke 1.6 fellas if you have a chance tongue.gif
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post Jul 31 2012, 02:14 AM

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QUOTE(SoulReaver @ Jul 31 2012, 12:08 AM)
Just changed my ride to a lowered spring and added a front strut bar.. One word.. Amazing handling!
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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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post Aug 3 2012, 03:38 PM

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QUOTE(g88 @ Aug 3 2012, 11:22 AM)
Actually only 1" different, in fact 17" will give better FC as your car will move 'faster' = bigger diameter, lesser rotation
Fact is, total diameter (rim + tyre) + weight of rims matters.
17" rims and 16" rims at the end of the day, total diameter still the same thus number of rotations needed to reach 100km will be same hence FC will be same.
Then we look to rim size. Generally, bigger rims = more metal, less rubber = heavier. Smaller rims, less metal, more rubber = lighter.
If we were to get a 16" rim thats the same weight as a 17" rim, then FC would be the same.
Best is, get 16" lightweight rims for best FC whistling.gif
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post Aug 3 2012, 07:14 PM

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QUOTE(izputra @ Aug 3 2012, 07:10 PM)
Exactly as what i did to my Forte 2.0. I used 16" rims with weigh just 7kg. Better FC especially in city driving, better acceleration & better comfort for sure thumbup.gif  but have to sacrifice a bit on its look  tongue.gif
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But my 17" lenso es6 8kg only. So not much different than your rims in terms of FC tongue.gif

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