The K emblem on steering wheel is basic double sided tape, as 3M type would be too thick. We also don't remove the existing KIA emblem on the steering wheel, as there is airbag behind it.

Bro Loh, if you wouldn't mind me suggesting, since your company is getting these items (emblems, vehicle number plates, etc.) on an almost daily basis (meaning in high volume) due to good sales, perhaps you may want to demand for a higher quality control from the suppliers(?)

Example scenario: When the supplier deliver the car number plates to you and you see that the numbers are not even/balanced/defected, kindly demand for a replacement for your customer. You would be the best person to do it because you have the purchasing power (as you buy in bulk from Supplier).

I trust that most of your customers would prefer to take delivery of a new car which is free from defects. Of course I'm not saying that all cars will not have minor defects (hairline scratches, etc.), but those which could be rectified easily should be remedied before delivery lor...

DISCLAIMER - I'm aware that I'm not buying a $ 200K car or a Rolls here, it's only an $85K vehicle. Even then, I believe that's not a paltry amount for most people. As such, a good quality control on things like the above mentioned would be a real confidence booster for any potential customers reading this thread

Just my 2-cents.

This post has been edited by rompers: Apr 10 2013, 12:25 PM

I have just got 2 of my expatriate Japanese bosses to sit in my car when we re going for lunch just now. I am very sure that they have not got into a Korean car before.

Before they see the car, the first question is:-

Boss 2: "Your car no problem?".

Me: "1 month car, no problem yet".

Boss 2: "Fuel OK?".

Me: "17 cents/ km and it is still under 2000 km. It will improve."

When they sit in the car, they say, "How come your car so big (I presume they mean spacious)?"

Me: "Boss, this is a C-segment car, size same as Altis and Civic"

Boss 2: "And it is only 17 cents/km?".

Me: "Yes Boss".

Boss 1: "Unbelieveable. A 1.5L car?"

Me: "A 2.0L Boss.".

Then they started talking in Japanese.

When I start the car, Boss 2 says, "Keyless!"

Me: "Yes Boss".

Boss 2: "Navigator?".

Me: "Built in Boss, on this panel with blue tooth"

Boss 2: "Su go-i. I have to buy a separate navigator for my Altis".

Boss 1: "My Camry does not have keyless or navigator. You must be very rich. How much is the car?".

Me: " 97k Boss".

Boss 2: "For all this?"

Me: "Yes Boss, with 2 front and curtain air bags and auto cruise.".

Boss 2: "How much is an Altis in Malaysia?". "110k to 135k? Depending on spec".

They started to talk in Japanese again.

When I drive, they commented, tire noisy. "Boss, 17" tire with low profile, standard result. Plus tire is not good tire. Change 4 tire need 2000, no money". Finally they found something their T can be better in.

Then they heard this tok tok tok sound.

Boss 2: "What is that sound?"

Me: "What sound? Oh, that is the panel rattling. Sometimes when the weather is hot and cold, things like that will happen because expend and shrink (not sure if they understand), but some how it is not repeatable, so very hard to fix."

Boss 2: "No no no no. The tok tok sound just now."

Me: "Oh. That is paddle shifter."

Boss 2: "A-lek?" (Jap word similar to the meaning of a curious hmm??)

Me: Like F1 semi auto gear. Press minus and it gives you more rpm when you downshift instead of pressing the pedal harder to force the car to downshift gear (Not sure if they understand the meaning of it and if this gadget has ever come to their mind). More power.

Boss 2: F1 neh?

When I park my car, put on reverse, they stunned a bit.

Boss 1: "Camera?!".

Me: "Yes Boss. Reverse assist camera".

Then they started talking in Japanese again before getting down the car.

x 9999999

Are u sure they are not ex-bosses from T & H...?

Nope, they serve their working life time in another field non related to automotive.

Bro..more or less same with my experience. but with a AZ MASTERS plated Optima. hahaha.
Any way my wife car got injured

Hi guys, new owner of a white 1.6SX Forte.

Need your advices here. My dashboard has this rattling sound since day one I got the car in Feb 2013. Left my car at Selayang SC for 2 days to repair it 2 weeks ago. They tighten the nuts and added some foam. The rattling sound stayed quiet for the day I collect it and came back the 2nd day. Sent back to SC after a few days and they say they have tighten the sound. I ask them what if the sound comes back, they just say bring it back here. And as expected, the sound come back on the 2nd day.

Any idea how to solve this problem?

it's a well known issue for forte...

sos cili


anyone have this? or our version no have this? how about 4 speed?


earlier 4 speed ini cun oso sos cili

after installed either one of this, will void warranty or not?

And so I heard...

Any solutions? Some Forte got and some don't have this problem....

if they want, what extra u installed will void warranty.
especially extended warranty, late for service oso void.

Added...!!!

Thanks for the feedback.

Actually the issue highlighted is about the K emblem that doesn't stick so well on the steering wheel. Firstly, the double tape has to be of the thin type, not 3M, in order for it to be level. Secondly, since we do not remove the existing KIA emblem behind it (for fear of puncturing the airbag behind it), the contact point for the adhesive is not exactly perfect. This issue is about the suitability of the emblem on the steering wheel. I would actually advice customers to just accept the stock KIA emblem, rather than sticking a K emblem over it. For front and rear emblem which are originally NAZA, most owners may want it to be changed but for steering wheel which is already carrying the KIA emblem, I personally would accept it as it is.

Anyone have the maintainance schedule for 6-Speed forte? The one it the 1st post is for 4-Speed if I am not mistaken.

6-Speed use different gearbox oil etc.

Double post.

This post has been edited by XCremator: Apr 10 2013, 05:55 PM

Sorry bro. Will replace one for u. C me ya.

The word that immediately came to my mind after reading this was 'pwned'

Its luck n batch u got. U have right ask for new dashboard