I'm not sure enough coz my first batch Forte HU doesn't come with the bluetooth connectivity. But i believe, the left lower part buttons is meant for answer & drop a call. The right lower button should be the button to initiate the bluetooth calling mode. Any 6-speed owners here..please clarify this

Ehh..i thought it should be the same..no? Even pic on the Nazakia website also shows that button

Maybe already got button on the HU that serve the same purpose as that lower right button..so no need redundancy by installing it there (at the lower right of the steering spoke). It's just my wild guess anyway. I dont have it (the original bluetooth functionality) in my Forte in the first place

This post has been edited by izputra: Jul 10 2012, 11:37 AM

Thanks for the clarification

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Added on July 10, 2012, 3:12 pmAFAIK, it is possible as long as the stock HU got the Video In port..but the image on the HU will be quite blurred due to the low resolution image from the camera. This are testimonials from other Fortezens who already did this on their after market HU..i believe it will behave the same on the stock touch screen HU

This post has been edited by izputra: Jul 10 2012, 03:15 PM

As far as i remember, they did not rewired as per u said. They just installed sort of video splitter if i'm not mistaken. So, both the rear view mirror & the HU will display the image simultaneously. Fortezens who successfully did this, please clarify.

For extra 12k, 2.0 owners got :

1) 6 airbags (touch wood..hopefully will not use it )
2) Cruise Control
3) Motor Driven Power Steering
4) Leather Seats
5) Extra 'kick' on demand..priceless

However, 2.0 owners also enjoy extra :

1) Monthly installment
2) Insurance premium
3) Road tax
4) FC perhaps


For me, since that i often work outstation, i need the cruise control capability & the extra safety that the 2.0 Forte offers. Extra 'kick' of the 2.0 is also useful for quick overtaking maneuver & effortless hill climbing So at the end, it's up to us to decide which one to choose based on our own affordability & needs.

This post has been edited by izputra: Jul 12 2012, 02:37 PM

If your car usage is low, 1.6 will do. Getting a 2.0 might waste your money coz u not use it to the full...

Agreed..but, there's always a but..hehe. On the other way round, no matter HOW heavy footer u are, the 'KICK' is not AS HIGH as the 2.0 & the overtaking maneuver will surely not as quick as the 2.0

This argument will not have an end i guess

I'm not using it anymore since I changed to Simota stainless steel high flow air filter. I found that when using the high flow air filter, that gadget seems like not giving any effect. That gadget will show its true potential when I still use the stock air filter before. So I simply took out the gadget & keep it in my store room & yeah..I did feel the kick is improving when I use it last time

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Added on July 12, 2012, 4:38 pmProvide us the details please..wanna see what items they have changed

This post has been edited by izputra: Jul 12 2012, 04:38 PM

There is always a better FC car out there too anyway my friend..this will end of with nothing right? What i'm trying to say is, just buy a car that suit our taste, needs, budget & affordability

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Added on July 12, 2012, 4:59 pmIf my memory still serves me well, the cabin air filter should be changed & every 20k km interval. That item is almost RM100 ooo...that's why the service price jump to 600+. Need to check back my details later on for confirmation.

This post has been edited by izputra: Jul 12 2012, 04:59 PM

Oh..I missed it. That should be counted too..lolz

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Added on July 13, 2012, 2:11 amNo alarm..but a honk instead

This post has been edited by izputra: Jul 13 2012, 02:11 AM

That's absolutely true. U also need to take into consideration the extra insurance premium + extra monthly installment also for the 2.0 If u have too much monthly commitment, get the 1.6 will do

Viper...hmm..are u going to take the Viper on your Vios to put it in the Forte? I believe it (Viper) can be use in the Forte, but u might end up with 2 sets of key for your Forte However, some NazaKia SCs also offer the installation of other type of alarm as an accessory (not Viper or sort of).

Regarding the rear aircond vent, actually Forte got aircond vents under both front seats meant to deliver cold/hot air for the rear passengers (u can bend down & see it for yourself). But since the vent is located at feet level, it might be more useful in cold climate country to blow the hot air to our feet & up. But anyway, we can use it to blow the cold air too. Just set the blower mode to Face/Feet Blow & u are good to go

This post has been edited by izputra: Jul 19 2012, 08:14 AM

Correct..add on another RM10 for service fee. So the tender start at RM310 to be exact

1313..lol..my phone number

However, for my Forte, I bid for 7x7 (KL plate) for less than RM600. Luckily I won the bid From record, the same number for previous alphabet cost about RM900 to win the bid.

This post has been edited by izputra: Jul 20 2012, 01:16 AM

Correct..luckily I won the bid at the 'lower range'..hehe. Also bid PKP 7x7 for my wife's Preve last time @ about RM500, but lost the bid. Ended up getting KDF x7 instead

This post has been edited by izputra: Jul 20 2012, 02:02 AM

Mine got 2 bulbs burned in 27 months of owning the car. 1 bulb for each side. Forte uses stock Philips bulb..but still ended up burning prematurely. Now uses the cheapo 'cap ayam' bulbs...

I did not use auto headlight since 2 years+ ago. Just use it on the first month of owning the Forte. Still, the stock Philips bulbs burned prematurely. But i guess, 2 bulbs burned in 27 months is acceptable. Now use cheapo RM9 bulb..hopefully can last longer

No auto cruise for Forte 1.6.
Forte 1.6SX got ESC but not the Forte 1.6EX.

Whether to choose a 2nd hand Forte 1.6SX or Preve, it's up to your preference. So i leave this decision on u

Orisium? Is there such thing? New material perhaps?

AFAIK..the answer is yes!..but not for the Forte 1.6 4-speed (drive by cable..lol)