I am still asking them in details. The freight cost shall be shared but I do not think that the freight cost will still be USD 28 if you buy 20 pcs. Might be just less than USD 560 if we buy 20. Do you get what I mean? We will average out and share the total freight cost.

What I saw is minimum 5 pcs before we can get anything less than USD 97. The PIC is quite firm on the price per piece. Might be a few dollars different if we buy in bulk (potential saving in freight). Let me check with them again. I just emailed them again 15 minutes ago. Need a night for them to reply.

About the paint code, they cannot find V03 in their data for TitS. Their code is IM. However, picture below are provided in the links for the colour. I would say it is safe, I will take the risk for my own purchase. So please do not bombard me if the colour comes out to be slight different/ not up to your expectation. If yours is different by slight, mine will be too.

http://www.forteforums.com/forums/attachme...koup-sx-r-9.jpg
http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad103/C...G3/DSC02186.jpg

SHARK FIN ANTENNA GROUP BUY

I will close and proceed to book by 23rd May at least one piece for myself regardless of the gathered quantity. I am already prepared to pay RM300 for the antenna. Whether we can or cannot achieve a bigger quantity for group buy and discount, I will let you guys know the final price.

For those who need this, I can help in getting them. I earn no money from this. Therefore, if you need me to post them to you, you need to pay for the inland freight (SkyNet, Pos Laju). I can find time to meet around KL (Bukit Jalil, Mid Valley Area) and Selangor (Shah Alam, Klang). For those who are interested in Group Buy, please provide your detail as below. Serious buyers only please.

Example:-
Qty x Year Make Model Style - Color Name / Color Code
(Qty: 1 x 2013 Kia Forte 4-Dr Sedan - Titanium Silver / V03)

1) lingleeyen (Qty: 1 x 2013 Kia Forte 4-Dr Sedan - Titanium Silver / V03)
2)
3)
4)
5)

This is the plug and play functioning antenna that I have found, besides those that need you to disassemble your whole stock antenna base or those only for aesthetic purpose. This one is just stick on with an internal cord connected to your stock antenna base. I have NOT tried using this before hence I have no personal review. I have read through all 18 version of thread and there is not enough data to say this will maintain, upgrade or downgrade the radio signal, but no one seems to be complaining. What I have read is that it will have different effect on different channel. I have no identification of which channel will be affected. So I am taking the risk here too. Therefore please don't shoot me if the signal thingy does not go your way. I am not the seller, I am just helping those who are interested to get it.

Still interested?

Read post no 7 please. All pricing in USD. Exchange rate unknown until I pay with credit card. Citibank might give a better rate than other banks. The price is per piece + freight. Any further discount (group buy) is still unknown as we do not have quantity, but I have already asked them to provide best price if we can achieve 5 pcs to 10 pcs. Price of unit unlikely to drop. We might be able to enjoy saving in freight. I will update again tomorrow.

Mak oi...I don't have all the answers yet. All that I know have been shared on 1st page.

VG Mark II Shark Fin Antenna = USD 69
Freight = USD 28
Discount/ Freight saving = Unknown 1
Tax = Unknown 2
Maybank Forex as of 16 May 2013 = 3.0660
Forex Lost = Unknown 3

So the formula will be as below:-

[(69+28)*3.0660] - Unknown 1 + Unknown 2 + Unknown 3

Unknown 1

I have yet to discuss with them on pricing if we buy bulk la. I cannot tell you what is the saving.

Unknown 2

Tax according to the price of senior member, they got it without tax from the same source I am getting. There is one member who got direct from Korea (whole set type include base, need to dismantle, different from this), he paid 600 including tax (not sure what is the cost price) and good got held in custom for a month. I do not know why it is held for month.

Unknown 3

You also know that Forex change daily. I will not rugi to you and I will not earn your money. If Forex gain means we save bit more la. If Forex lost we all need to bare the differences la.

SHARK FIN ANTENNA GROUP BUY

Link to pictures of antenna

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0015...04987_large.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e352/KDC...up/DSC00769.jpg
http://www.forteforums.com/forums/attachme...rk-fin-fin2.jpg

Price

VG Mark II Shark Fin Antenna = USD 69
Freight = USD 28
Discount and/or Freight saving = Unknown 1
Tax = Unknown 2
Maybank Forex as of 16 May 2013 = 3.0660
Forex Lost = Unknown 3

So the price formula will be as below:-

[(69+28)*3.0660] - Unknown 1 + Unknown 2 + Unknown 3

Unknown 1

I have yet finalise on pricing with VG if we buy bulk. I cannot tell what is the saving yet.

Unknown 2

Tax according to the price of senior member, they got it without tax from the same source I am getting.

Unknown 3

Forex changes daily. If Forex gain means we save bit more. If Forex lost we all need to bare the differences.

Terms

I AM NOT THE SELLER

I will close and proceed to book by 23rd May at least one piece for myself regardless of the gathered quantity. I am already prepared to pay RM300 for the antenna. Whether we can or cannot achieve a bigger quantity for group buy and discount, I will let you guys know the final price after negotiation but subject to Unknown 2 and Unknown 3.

As the amount is not small, I will need at least RM 300 to be banked into me first before I order. I cannot afford FFK. Putting 2 left over sirip ikan yu on my car’s doors is not sexy. Just incase Unknown 2 and Unknown 3 applies, I will ask for top up. If there is saving and the total charge is less than 300, I will refund upon delivery, or via Maybank.

About the paint code, their paint code NAME is different from NAZA’s paint code NAME. I have seen pictures and I would say it is same. I will take the risk for my own purchase. So please do not bombard me if the colour comes out to be slight different/ not up to your expectation. If yours is different by slight, mine will be too.

This is the plug and play functioning fractal antenna that I have found (besides those that need you to disassemble your whole stock antenna base or those only for aesthetic purpose). This one is just stick on with an internal cord connected to your stock antenna base. I have NOT tried using this before hence I have no personal review. I have read through all 18 version of thread and there is not enough data to say this will maintain, upgrade or downgrade the radio signal, but no one seems to be complaining. What I have read is that it will have different effect on different channel. I have no identification of which channel will be affected. So I am taking the risk here too. Therefore please don't shoot me if the signal thingy does not go your way. 

For those who need this, I can help in getting them. I earn no money from this. Therefore, if you need me to post them to you, you need to pay for the inland freight (SkyNet, Pos Laju). I can find time to meet around KL (Bukit Jalil, Mid Valley Area) and Selangor (Shah Alam, Klang). For those who are interested in Group Buy, please provide your detail as below. Serious buyers only please.

Example:-
Qty x Year Make Model Style - Color Name / Color Code
(Qty: 1 x 2013 Kia Forte 4-Dr Sedan - Titanium Silver / V03)

1) lingleeyen (Qty: 1 x 2013 Kia Forte 4-Dr Sedan - Titanium Silver / V03)
2) blunderboy (Qty: 1 x 2013 Kia Forte 4-Dr Sedan - Titanium Silver / V03)
3)
4)
5)

Order is closed. I have already placed order to VG. Members who have confirmed getting, has all been very cooperative in banking in RM 300 to my account. I have already got final quotation for 4 pcs, freight and exchange rate has also been finalized just now as they charge my card via Paypal (pay by MYR instead of USD using Paypal Forex rate). Please see the below for more details.

SHARK FIN ANTENNA GROUP BUY

Link to pictures of antenna

http://carphotos.cardomain.com/images/0015...04987_large.jpg
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e352/KDC...up/DSC00769.jpg
http://www.forteforums.com/forums/attachme...rk-fin-fin2.jpg

Price

VG Mark II Shark Fin Antenna = USD 69/ pcs (Firm)
Freight (for 4 units) = USD 80 (Firm) or USD 20/ pcs
Tax = Unknown 2
Paypal Forex as of 28 May 2013, 0929 Hours MST= USD 1 : MYR 3.141 or MYR 1 : USD 0.318363
Forex Lost = Unknown 3 (Confirmed by above rate)

So the price formula per piece will be as below:-

[(69+20)*3.1410] + Unknown 2
=RM 279.55 + Unknown 2

Unknown 2

Tax according to the price of senior member, they got it without tax from the same source I am getting. I have asked VG (supplier) to mark the package as gift (1) and lower the total pricing on air way bill (AWB) to avoid tax (2). (1) is to avoid tax and (2) is to lower the tax amount just in case touchwood kena tangkap. How much they are lowering I do not know as they will need to make stories and figure reasonable. I left that to them.

Unknown 3

Forex rate confirmed. USD 1 : MYR 3.141 or MYR 1 : USD 0.318363

Terms

I AM NOT THE SELLER
Just incase Unknown 2 applies, I will ask for top up. If there is saving and the total charge is less than 300, I will refund upon delivery, or via Maybank.

About the paint code, their paint code NAME is different from NAZA’s paint code NAME. I have seen pictures and I would say it is same. I will take the risk for my own purchase. So please do not bombard me if the colour comes out to be slight different/ not up to your expectation. If yours is different by slight, mine will be too. All Titanium Silver regardless of year carries the same code. Naza’s code is V03 for TitS, but for them, the TitS’ code is IM. No V03 is found on Kia, but they found on Mazda and V03 is purple. I have asked them to proceed with code IM as per the colour shown on pictures.

http://www.forteforums.com/forums/attachme...koup-sx-r-9.jpg
http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad103/C...G3/DSC02186.jpg

This is the plug and play functioning fractal antenna that I have found (besides those that need you to disassemble your whole stock antenna base or those only for aesthetic purpose). This one is just stick on with an internal cord connected to your stock antenna base. I have NOT tried using this before hence I have no personal review. I have read through all 18 version of thread and there is not enough data to say this will maintain, upgrade or downgrade the radio signal, but no one seems to be complaining. What I have read is that it will have different effect on different channel. I have no identification of which channel will be affected. So I am taking the risk here too. Therefore please don't shoot me if the signal thingy does not go your way.

For those who need this, I can help in getting them. I earn no money from this. All who have participated in group buy are around KL/ Selangor area. I can find time to meet around KL (Bukit Jalil, Mid Valley Area) and Selangor (Shah Alam, Klang) or any other special arrangement.

The final details of member took part are as below:-

1) lingleeyen (Qty: 1 x 2013 Kia Forte 4-Dr Sedan - Titanium Silver / V03)
2) blunderboy (Qty: 1 x 2012 Kia Forte 4-Dr Sedan - Titanium Silver / V03)
3) suai (Qty: 1 x 2012 Kia Forte 4-Dr Sedan - Titanium Silver / V03)
4) kennysik88 (Qty: 1 x 2012 Kia Forte 4-Dr Sedan - Titanium Silver / V03)

There will be no difference is the shark fin itself and the colour for all above. All 4 of us will be getting the identical unit.

Production lead time at this moment is 1 to 2 weeks. Shipping is 6 to 10 working days, as I have upgraded to shipping package with tracking number and insurance. Normal freight takes longer and not recommended even by the seller.

I will update again once I have news that the units are sent out. I will contact member via msg once I am ready to deliver the units to hand.

Bro, this is confusing. Take photo of our car together means you take picture together with my car? Or we take picture together with my car? Or we take picture together with our cars? Or we take pictures on of our car together?  Joking joking la.

I will install on weekend after I do full washing on my car. Washing will start at 7 and ends at 10. So...hehe.

8 hours ++ because of traffic jam is it? Else you berkelah some where in the middle?

Back, hands, head, legs comfy. But everytime after I drive will be very fatigue. Too much alert on holes, motors, cars around, lorries + its goods how to position your car in traffic jam (so that motors don't scratch your car or hit your side mirror). STRESS! What do you expect, new car ma. Sayang abit.

Maybe is my personal feel. I do feel that the fabric seat is more comfy than leather seat. Fabric seat felt more enclosed, supported, and thick.

Wife was so very against leather seat at that time.

Maybe I'll be base in jb for work sstarting next month, from time to time may need to travel between kl and jb, should I change back to 17" rim?

Is there any ezypaint for titanium silver ?

bro just keep ur 16" n get a new set of 17"
change to 17" before drive on hiway
after ur trip, change back to 16" n drive in city 

Bro, tell me first what else you wanna do to your exterior?

Bk, koup bumper, sticker, spoiler, what else?

Aiks, I thought the PB only applicable to drive by wire cars? 1.6 is drive by cable and I don't think PB can apply. Standard price out there seem to be 750 for e-drive.

4 speed i think is Drive by Cable..
For 6 speed, all Drive by Wire already..

Understood. I have also done some readings myself yesterday.

So...assuming the PB is 750 a set, how can the koup bumper,spoiler,BK be 750? Don't think. Go add PB now. So that I can try catching you when TT nx week. Then I will be poisoned.

Dude, if I'm not wrong, JB has more potholes on their roads compared to KL. So, your 16' rim will do you good over there.
Unless the city council already upgraded all the roads, of course.

On another note, I'm looking/planning to install a car alarm system on the Forte. Do you guys know of any, besides the original KIA system, which is compatible with our existing SmartKey?

6) Piggy back feel at traffic light – Review: No Improvement. The piggy back effect is still there. There is still an empty room in the accelerator. Not sure if it has decreased. Do not think it has become sensitive.

hat this combo might save me from. Older cars might see more of the effect as the stock they have in their car is already deteriorating.

speedoauto.