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post Dec 23 2012, 09:27 PM

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Hi Forte owners,

Can anyone share some info regarding the price range for UV + Security tinting?
I understand that there are many types of tinting/security film in the market, but can someone share their real-life experience(s) with these?

My budget is about RM1500 for tinting, but when I got to the tint shop, I was told that UV+Security film tinting would cost RM2300 at a minimum. At that price range (RM2300), I also won't get a good brand tint film.

Any opinion/advice/ideas people? I'd appreciate them, thank you! smile.gif

Side question: Anybody has a clue on how much is the cost to tint a Forte with 'Huper Optik' brand UV film?
Thanks...
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post Dec 24 2012, 07:03 PM

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QUOTE(dankers @ Dec 23 2012, 10:57 PM)
pm als8800 for huper optik bro
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Thanks buddy, I'll ping him for advice smile.gif

QUOTE(brainz07 @ Dec 24 2012, 12:10 AM)
RM1500 you can get RhinePro security tint for 5mil (if i'mnot mistaken maybe 1500++) at CoolWorld tinted.
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You mean it's UV+Security Tint or just Security Tint only?
May I also ask if you OR anyone else here have tried RhinePro before? Good heat rejection? Any comments/feedback?
Thank you.

QUOTE(brainz07 @ Dec 24 2012, 03:28 PM)
This is how its look. Trade in sport rim and tyre. They take stock sportrim rm800 and tyre rm480.
I dunno is the cheap or not. Said the rim is rm1800 and the Yoko CDrive 1 tyre 390/tyre.
So you can calculate the price  tongue.gif
Also piad extra for steel valve and Centre Cone for the rim. Rim not fitted as stock tyre.

I dunno how to upload image.  icon_question.gif
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Wah..quite expensive leh if the new rims cost you RM1800. But if it's lightweight and nice, worth it smile.gif
Also, how come the shop makan all four pcs of the original Forte sport rims for RM800 only? Seems like a little low to me... sad.gif
Anybody whom had experience trading in their stock Forte sport rims care to comment?


Added on December 24, 2012, 7:11 pm
QUOTE(brainz07 @ Dec 24 2012, 06:52 PM)
Changed already..can not turn back..but I change to 205 50 17 tyre not 45 profile..haihh blush.gif
yup..its a lightweight rim 17"...i compare others 17" and stock rim, stock rim quite heavy  flex.gif
Cdrive 2 he said 50 profile 390 but 45 profile much cheaper 360 I think.

but after all this changes, i feel worry if anything happened to car, can can warranty or not??  cry.gif


Added on December 24, 2012, 6:55 pm

i taught so...or maybe because 50 profile will make the price become higher??
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If its 17" and lightweight, I think you got a fair deal bro.
You are absolutely right in the sense that 50 profile tyre is a little costlier than 45s.

AFAIK, the change of rims to one which is of the same size OR 1" difference from stock size, will not void any warranties. Anything more than 1" diff...I'm not sure smile.gif

This post has been edited by rompers: Dec 24 2012, 07:11 PM
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post Dec 26 2012, 02:48 AM

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QUOTE(Ah_Bear @ Dec 25 2012, 08:09 PM)
my "check engine" sign still there.. sighhhhhhh.. xmas mood bo liao..  cry.gif  cry.gif  cry.gif
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I feel you bro..it's quite a nerve wrecking episode to go through. I hope your SA/SC will be able to get it fixed for you soon and also I hope that it'll just be something minor, such as a sensor connector.

Do please keep us updated with your situation as well..

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post Dec 27 2012, 12:21 PM

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QUOTE(dankers @ Dec 26 2012, 04:05 PM)
for your budget why dont you get a huper optik or vkool?

the stats about the irr and etc does matter but the most important thing is the material of the tint.

material such as ceramics, metalised, dyed.

ceramics and metalised will retain their heat rejection for a long long long period while dyed films will deteriorate over time.

note that the lower band of raytech or agard is either dyed or mixed metailsed and dyed or ceramics and dyed.

i did huperoptik btw which is at your range as well.

i dont believe in the voucher thing which always is a hoax.
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Hi Dankers, you have/are using HuperOptik tint for your current ride? Is this UV or UV+Security tint? May I ask for your personal opinion on the performace of the tint film?
Also, it'd be great if you could also share how much it costs you for.

Danke! smile.gif
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post Dec 29 2012, 10:21 AM

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QUOTE(Ah_Bear @ Dec 29 2012, 12:33 AM)
After 3 days my car in the SC.. My faith on Naza Kia's after sales service is getting down to the drain..  cry.gif
was called up Kia service Setapak to follow up on my car repair status today..
SA said 10:30am "tengah bikin ni.. repairing repairing.. let me check with the technician nnti i inform u"

11:30am ..........
12:30pm ..........

2:30pm ..........
3:30pm ........... "Encik kereta u we're waiting for technician from outside on the way to our SC to check
on your car.. will let you know the outcome from that technician soon"

4:15pm .........
4:45pm called back SC "sorry Cik Hafizah takde kat tempat dia.. tunggu sekejap ya I hold the line.. (music.. 5 mins.. 10 mins)
5:15pm call back again.. NO ONE ANSWERING PHONE..

OK Naza Kia Setapak.. enough of your lousy turn around stories.. you've no heart to repair or don't know how to repair my car
JUST ADMIT IT. Your efficiency and product knowledge is so suck, people like this confirmed never trained before working
at Service Center. I am sorry but I think that Proton's after sales service considered much better than you Naza Kia.

I wanna puke on your passion-less service quality, hesitant dependability and imbalance QC of your product. For sure I won't feel confident for any outstation
trips with my Forte this time.. given them 3 days for troubleshooting and decipher my "check engine" light litted problems pun tak reti..
still dare to run business at Service Center..
I had enough.. !!!  vmad.gif  vmad.gif  vmad.gif  vmad.gif  mad.gif  mad.gif  mad.gif  mad.gif

Kia Forte will be my last and the only Kia I will own currently. Looking for a new ride soon. Planning to book a Honda CR-Z next year
after Chinese New Year.. any other better suggestions ?
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If you don't mind bro, may I suggest that you post this up on Naza KIA's Facebook page?

https://m.facebook.com/kiamalaysia?id=171251799797&_rdr

Perhaps by doing so it would help buck the SC up in Setapak and hopefully the rest of the SCs everywhere as well?
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post Dec 30 2012, 08:31 AM

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QUOTE(SoulReaver @ Dec 29 2012, 11:38 PM)
If hardworking, use boiled tap water.. LOL... Best...
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Boiled water?? This is the first time I'm hearing this.
IMHO, it's best to use Filtered Water as this will prevent OR at least reduce the accumulation of sediments which are usually found within unfiltered tap water.

You can do a test on your own to verify this:

1) Get 2 empty clear mineral water bottles.
2) Fill one with Tap Water (boiled or 'raw') and another with Filtered Water.
3) Leave the bottles idle for 2 days before checking on both bottles to see which has yellowish (chlorine/dirt/etc.) sediments at the bottom wink.gif

If possible, I think all KIA Sales person whom is reading this should tell their Service Centre technicians to use Filtered Water for Radiator fill up rounds. This will ultimately help to maintain a clean radiator (and hopefully damage free) for us.

PS - I still don't get the idea of filling boiled water in the radiator. Wouldn't the water already be boiling when you drive the car? tongue.gif

I should also add that by Filtered Water, I meant water which has gone through filtration process. NOT Mineral Water (where there are mineral contents within it which will cause mineralization within the cooling system of the vehicle, although I trust by the time it happens, you'd probably have already sold your car).

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post Jan 2 2013, 02:38 AM

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QUOTE(gigohlo @ Jan 1 2013, 06:02 PM)
Happy 2013 guys! smile.gif Share with you my baby  biggrin.gif

but beware. open at your own risk  brows.gif

» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «

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Very very nice and unique mod.
p.s.- Is it just me or does anyone else noticed that the front bumpers are different?

Mr. gigohlo, care to share your mod secrets with us? Details such as fog lamps, rims and bumper type (if it's indeed different from stock kits) would be really helpful.
Many thanks in advance smile.gif
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post Jan 5 2013, 05:05 AM

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QUOTE(kudi @ Jan 3 2013, 12:17 PM)
If your car is still new like only a few months and especially if its white, go do coating as soon as you can.

I have done mine with Sierra Glow at Subang. Trust me, u will not regret it.
The amount of time it takes to send your car for a good polish is the same as sending in your car for coating.
Price wise, i did mine sierra glow for only RM750, and believe me when I say it is not expensive.

The amount of maintenance that u do with your car on coating is rewarding. Just wash with PH neutral any ciplak brand shampoo will immediately bring back that shine.

Now how I maintain my coating? Occasionally I will send my car for a Macquire car wash, yes it may cost RM16-RM25 per wash.
But at least u are taking great care of your coat and paintjob.

Also once every month I will wash my car myself from evening time onwards just to have a personal feel and inspection of the car body, and also give it a good tender care wash on every crack and corners. Believe me, its rewarding.

Think about it, with RM750 can last you for years with a good warranty.
Have u ever wonder why certain cars u see on the road shines more while others shine but with swirls of hairline scratches...

By the way, the effort that those guys at Sierra Glow put into to give your car that shine and coating... you will know your money is well spend.

my 2 cents
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Hi bro, which part of Subang is this Sierra Glow Car Care shop at? Tq.

QUOTE(craxors @ Jan 4 2013, 10:26 AM)
need to find a replacement for wipers. any recommendation??

tq.
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If you have cash to spare, get PIAA (Japan) blades. It'll last you at least 4 or 5 years (as long as you don't treat it like a barbarian tongue.gif) Cost around RM 150+-. I've a friend selling in his shop. Ori stuff. Let me know if u want it.

QUOTE(brainz07 @ Jan 4 2013, 10:32 PM)
guys!! i need ur experience on my car prob.
after changed new rims and tyre 50 profile last 2 weeks, while i'm driving within range 60~80km/h, i heard "woooong"..."wooong" from my tyre/rim.
but if driving exceed 100km/h, the sound gone or slower.
I need to know this problem is it regarding one of this :

1) "bunga" tyre not balance ( QC due to filiphines made)
2) bloating tyre
3) bearing

or maybe other than that??
if bearing prob, i'm pretty sure i can't claim warranty at SC due to not original rims  ohmy.gif
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IMHO, it could be due to the thread (bunga) design.
It could also be your new rims not being balanced properly, which causes the buzzing sound during certain speeds/frequency.


Added on January 5, 2013, 5:09 am
QUOTE(Intel@Atom @ Jan 4 2013, 11:47 AM)
is it? my 4gb pendrive is always plugged into the USB port for both old and new dvd navig units and i can play the video or songs directly without unplug and plug back.


Added on January 4, 2013, 11:48 am
want like this mer? no good la but you can google it. haha...
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Googled for NAZA's top guy number, but tak jumpa also.. Instead I got a million other numbered results sad.gif sad.gif sad.gif

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post Jan 5 2013, 01:09 PM

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QUOTE(SoulReaver @ Jan 5 2013, 05:53 AM)
What's the name of your friend's shop? I wanna get also tongue.gif
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Got two shops which I go to. One for the entire PIAA wiper set, which will be as expensive as what craxors said. At the 2nd shop, I can opt to buy only the wiper blades (getah). But I'll need to ask again to see if this option is still available first. I'll let u guys know.

QUOTE(craxors @ Jan 5 2013, 09:04 AM)
want.

but i tot piaa price 3xx.... hmm.gif
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You are right bro. For additional remarks, pls read my above reply to Soul "the mod-King" Reaver tongue.gif

QUOTE(brainz07 @ Jan 5 2013, 10:57 AM)
Just went to the shop. you are right about the thread design.
They jacked my car and checked the bearing with me..I can see the thread of center line not balanced (front left tyre)..lari sikit (QC philiphines made tyre)  vmad.gif
The mechanic asked me to test for 1 month to check if the buzzing still there, just come again to their shop  smile.gif
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Well, if that's the case, I hope you didn't pay an arm and a leg for the slightly defective tyres.
Also, after 1-month of usage, you'd prolly not hear the sound anymore because of either reasons:

1) The threadwear has smoothen out the 'uneven' tyre grooves OR
2) Your ears has gotten used to the sound after 1-mth of constant driving tongue.gif

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post Jan 5 2013, 04:04 PM

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QUOTE(olak329 @ Jan 5 2013, 02:59 PM)
i was trying to get michelin PS3 215/50/r17 tomorrow,
but the shop owner said 50 profile not suitable for forte cause will damage the gearbox in the long run. anyone can clarify this??
i need 50 profile thick tyre cuz last week i experience my atlantis v5 'pecah' after i hit some pothole. i was thinking 55 profile actually. anyone tried??
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This is the first time I've come across this. I've never heard of such an issue in all the forums/threads/auto-clubs I've been with.
My personal opinion: I don't believe that the gearbox will in anyway be directly affected by the change of tyre profiles. Other factors like gear shifting habits, servicing of g/box fluids and filter, transmission mountings and maniac driving styles will be major contributors towards the well-being of the g/box.
Change of tyre profiles would more likely affect items like ride+handling (which would mainly be whether your new set of rubbers will touch the tyre well or not), suspension system wear+tear (AFAIK).
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post Jan 6 2013, 01:54 AM

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Guys, when you receive your brand new Forte, is the foot/floor mat emblazoned with the KIA or Forte logo?
Does anyone know for sure if the stock/factory floor mat is branded with the KIA logo?

P/S - Spotted a White Forte "G1M 91xx" (AZ master number plate) at Zenith Corporate Park @ Kelana Jaya now. Is the owner here in this forum?
I would like to make friends smile.gif

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post Jan 6 2013, 02:32 PM

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Wah, you guys only wanna kacau me, but never answer my question sad.gif
Pls help, "Forte floor mat got the KIA logo or just plain and unmarked only?"

I'm around PJ area, but flexible to go other areas as well. So no prob for TTs. Only thing is timing. Prefer TT on weekends smile.gif
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post Jan 7 2013, 12:57 AM

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QUOTE(Ah_Bear @ Jan 6 2013, 09:56 PM)
rear view camera thingy.. I took down the insulation board and use plasticin and masking tape sealed around the plug and socket.. and taped the camera wiring onto the boot metal securely.. because I realised when I'm using the boot very often (open and close) the wiring will shakes hence loosen up the plug on socket connection..

now my rear view camera image stays sharp and clear without any flickering all the time.. hehe.. ! if send to SC I think they won't even give any effort to fix it properly..
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Wah, must make friends with you already wink.gif
TT this coming weekend at Aman Suria (Original Kayu mamak). How? On?
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post Jan 7 2013, 06:19 AM

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QUOTE(gigohlo @ Jan 7 2013, 01:09 AM)
Normal bro. But if driver or passenger just open the door without unlocking it, can open smile.gif
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I confirm that too smile.gif
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post Jan 7 2013, 03:54 PM

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QUOTE(g88 @ Jan 7 2013, 10:25 AM)
This will dry up afte sometime or been wash off after car wash or rain right ? Need something last longer.
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Try using KIWI Shoe Polish, the one that comes in a tub type which you've to apply using a brush or rag. It doesn't attract dust/grime, but require a little bit of hardwork and sweat to apply.

The above is also a temporary fix.
I heard that Meguiars has a protectant cream/fluid/wax, specifically made for matt-plastic body trims. Am not sure what is it called, try asking the Meguiars car wash shops OR check with Uncle Google.

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post Jan 10 2013, 04:34 AM

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QUOTE(han12345 @ Jan 8 2013, 07:57 PM)
Is it can reduce car vibration on uneven road too?
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In all honesty, it depends on what you want and willing to compromise for.
If you want A++ Handling, be ready to give up Ride Comfort; and vice-versa.

For great handling, plenty of mod stages:
1) Basic suspension systrm mods.
2) Wide/Offset rims with wide a$s tyres (225++)
2) ARB+Fender Bar+Lower Arm Stiffner add ons.

For comfort ride:
1) Reduction of rim size and increase of tyre thickness profile.
2) Cushion Ball spring systems.
3) Don't drive into a mine hole tongue.gif

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post Jan 10 2013, 04:39 AM

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Question to all Fortezens driving the 2012 1.6 SX...
When you switch on your headlamps during night/evening drives, did you notice that the window switches lights up in an orange glow for both driver and front passenger sides?
Does the switches at the rear light up as well? Thank you.

P/S - Calling Fortezens whom are free this coming Saturday/12 Jan (between 4pm - 6pm). Shall we have a mini TT at Dataran Prima (aka Aman Suria), Restaurant Original Kayu?

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post Jan 10 2013, 12:24 PM

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QUOTE(boydnhl @ Jan 10 2013, 06:57 AM)
Yup, all four buttons are lighted up
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That's the switches on the driver's door right?
What about the two other switch on the back passenger door? Meaning, does all 7 window switch light up?
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post Jan 12 2013, 04:57 AM

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QUOTE(Snoopie @ Jan 11 2013, 05:08 PM)
Do you means distilled water is usable? Current when open my radiator, saw some green color liquid coolant.. So how do i refill it, just pour water in the radiator or to the coolant compound?

Any expert can clarify this?
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As per most of the forumers, try to restrict yourself to using FILTERED TAP Water.
Try to avoid filling up your car's cooling system with open tap water (due to residue, particles, etc.).
Avoid filling with distilled water as it is mineral hungry after distillation process. As such, it'll attract oxygen thereby promoting corrosion.

For a quick reference guide on Coolant:Water ratio, pls refer to this:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2188874_mix-car-coolant.html

QUOTE(alvin2002_my @ Jan 11 2013, 08:37 PM)
But only drive for 3000km++, the coolant level drop from F to lower than L.
So from time to time, i only add water? Until 40k service only add coolant by SC?
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Distance covered doesn't necessarily denote total amount of engine-running time. Take into account your idling (engine running whilst waiting for someone/traffic, etc.) time as well.
Loss of fluids within the car cooling system may be affected by various factors. If it's serious, it'd be best to get it to a radiator specialist whom would run a pressure test on the system for you.
For starters, you might wanna visually inspect your car cooling system yourself before sending it to the specialists.
Ensure all caps/outlets/breathing valves are properly torqued and tightened. Check all connection hoses for seepage.

Wah, didn't realize I type quite a lot dy..better stop.
In a nutshell, try the above steps in order to maintain a long łasting trouble free cooling system for your baby wink.gif

P/S - No one has answered my earlier question. Does all 7 of the window switches for the Forte 1.6 SX light up when you switch on your vehicle headlamps?
7 switches includes 4x at the drivers door console+1 each at each doors. Thank you.

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