Guys, does anyone using WHITE 1.6 EX/SX with 16" or 17" matt black color rims? If any of you got it, please help me post some picture.

I heard forte 2012 bodykit is not aerodynamic, can anyone explain? Pls tq.

im using 1.6 ex and i think the FC is not bad for long distance cruising and city cruising. My idea to reduce FC on my car soon:-

1. To change 16" lightweight rims
2. To replace spare tyre with small used spare tyre (common yellow collor that been used in most car) 16" .
3. Iridum Spark Plug (for better torque n response)
4. Drop in air filter (for better torque n response)
5. Might dismantle the oem bodykit (lighter).
6. Voltage Stabilizer (increase engine efficiency a.k.a reduce fc) - But im afraid the car will have a warranty issues)
6. Lighter Bucket seat (optional).

To reduce about 15-20kg i think might affect the FC slighty as well as give your forte a better performance . And yes, its all depends on your right foot!. Just my 2cents. Any idea to add on?.

I just got my forte about a month and still monitoring the fc. Yes, we have to use petronas engine oil but there are n option to use fully or semi (kia sc kinrara). In terms of slight performance(not too much diff with semi lol as its still lubricating and protecting ur engine), but i would say yes to fully syn, as well it takes longer to breakdown.

Battery i dont think it do much on your car as u have to change it every 18-48 months. But free maintenance batt is affordable.

As i use in my previous car, drop in not really make ur engine dirty compare to open pod (depends on the brand u use). Its quiet and also gives more power on low rev. And yes drop in recommended for auto and minor mod

Im really not sure about the warranty, i just heard if we mod on wiring thingy like install piggyback management etc. But SC said depends, and afraid that mod gonna be an excuses for them to void the warranty.

If anyone had change into iridium, pls share. tq

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Ist the current 1.6 Forte/Elantra gamma engines? If yes then u should be proud of your forte

This post has been edited by nazarethnuss: Aug 12 2012, 01:44 AM

I wonder if anyone want to swap my forte ex 16" rims (4k mileage with only 5-10% tyre usage) for your 17" rims (sx rims) and tell me the conditions.

My rims condition totally 100% without scratch. If interested pls pm me or sms/whatsapp (0126403835).

tq