Added...!!!

This is quite subjective in a way that it is up to you to do it. My brother owns a superbike, usually, the fastest way to do it is to ride it for 200km-400km (it could be lesser), then send for first service. But, run the engine for another 3000km++. Now it's to be said the complete break in. That's for bike la.

But it can be applicable for cars too, IMO.

Oh...never see one of those....guess need to go hardware shop....thanks a lot

Luckily got other alternative. Else I sure give up on the mud flaps....

You on 17 rims right?? I think the inner part is a bit difficult to unscrew

Tak baik ajar org cucuk cucuk bang

actually is naza confuse people, SC said got some batch is really 5 years warranty direct from Naza Kia. but just a a small batch.
kia make good car, but naza make bad service
wondering other car like sportage or rio is it same warranty T&C with forte?

Installed UR front strut bar, can't feel much different.
Has anyone install the front strut bar, can share feedback?

Fuiyoh...I looked away for a while and this thread became racing thread already.

I may agree with the point on comfort, but I'm a little hard-pressed to agree on the stability as well.

Why? Based on my personal driving experience, I am of the opinion that the stock Forte braking system/pads are not very well suited to stop the entire 1.3tonne bulk of the vehicle, especially at speeds above the 120kmh mark coupled with emergency situations.

As such, I don't really feel that the Forte is completely 'stable' at high speeds, unless your definition of stable does not include the effectiveness of a vehicle's braking system.

JMHO

Forumers pls correct me if I'm wrong:

In actual fact, front and rear strut bars should be the final addition in terms of vehicle rigidity mod-ups.

For improvements in terms of handling and vehicle body flex, it is the lower ARBs and Fender Bars which plays a more prominent role.

In any case, the driver may not feel the immediate effects/benefits of such mods unless he/she takes the car out for 'speed-runs' on winding roads (e.g. Ulu Yam; Karak Hghwy; etc.)

This post has been edited by rompers: Mar 15 2013, 05:13 PM

My 'stable' meant was more towards handling. The 1.3 tonne weight it is just sufficient enough to go around.

And yes, I do agree on the braking system. I tend to change to better ones (Brembo/Endless) to give a better bite on braking. I felt braking at high speeds at times are slippery.

Haha. I was reading through comments on the car, while looking for known problems so i know what to expect, how to fix it and where to fix it. I was also basically checking which SC to go to.

So guys, you all just nuture the car with below 3k rpm till 1st service?

Or you guys rev like mad for the first 30km after u get the car?

What you mean by cant feel much different? In what situations did you try? I installed my front strut first - then on ARB. After installed the front strut bar, cannot say its a wow factor, but can feel more stable.. But once installed ARB, really wow.. Dont actually feel like the car going to turn turtle when you go into a corner hard

I installed the mug guard myself using the type of screw driver that can change the size. For the front, just turn yr tyre to the size, there is enough spce for you to do that. As for the rear part, use the type of screw driver which you can change the size. Slowly unscrew it . It can be done, quite easy . No need to take out the tyres.

The alternative screw driver type mentioned in the post is a good choice, but you have to buy it . If you already have the type of screw drivers that I mentioned, no need to spend extra money to buy that. Hope this help. TQ

What I did was I nuture my car before 2k rpm till 1st service. It depends which options you wanna go for.

Do a high speed turn only can feel it. Normal drive just nothing. Btw ARB play more role among those bars.

forte oso got ppl use 15 inch ma..btw does the inspira looks cute?





your tyre got change before? stock not very pro

if u got time.....try to find a big roundabout and drive around the roundabout a few times....set ur target speed..and be very specific....i mean by that say drive 80km/h and try maintain in the same lane without crossing the adjacent lane....
(be very careful though.....)

did u experience sway or bodyroll......???

so far.....the only handling upgrade that i've done is AUTOFOAM (Comfort Package) my ride.....i can tell that bodyroll and sway have been reduce when drive in the condition that i stated above.....will upgrade to Track Package when got time.....

At the moment still haven't thought of installing UTR....hehehe....

Plus...if got extra $$$$...u should upgrade the tyre......if ur budget is around RM300-RM400 per tyre..there is alot of good tyre around.....my choice.....in no particular order....NEXEN N8000, GT Radial HPY, Yokohama C Drive 2.....do some research and pick the one that u prefer to in terms of Wet Handling, Dry Handling, Comfort, Noise...some of the points need to consider before changing tyres....but get the one that is better than stock tyres....if not..it will be pointless....

BE Safe on the ROad........


This post has been edited by future_owner: Mar 15 2013, 10:25 AM