Only 2 common types of balancing:

A) Off-wheel balancing a.k.a. using balancing machine - This sort of balancing will usually only be good for speeds of up to 60~80km/h, depending on the speed limitation of the balancing machine.

B) On-wheel balancing a.k.a. jacking up your car with a driver inside running speeds of up to 110~140km/h - This sort of balancing requires an experienced person to accurately call out the proper spots for the lead weights to be inserted.

NOTE - As far as I'm aware, there is no such thing as a perfectly balanced wheel for all speeds. Why? If you were to read up on Science/Physics, you'll come to know that every element in this universe has a frequency in which it will react to (depending on the frequency range and composition of the atom molecules, etc.).

Anyways, my point is, go look for a reputable tyre shop/alignment specialist to perform on wheel balancing for your vehicle. But don't expect a perfectly balanced wheel at all speed range. Be happy as long as the wheels for vibrate between speeds of 70~160km/h (as these are the common speed range for our vehicles and road conditions in general).

PS - Just my 2-cents & good luck!

EPS can be turned ON and OFF for FORTE 2.0 meh?
I thought that's only for TCS aka ESC aka VSC aka Traction/Stability Control Systems?

EPS = Electronic Power Steering, right?

Here's what I found on the net (after a 5 minute search/read):

Electric power steering (EPS) system warning light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates after the ignition key is turned to the ON position and then it will go off when the engine starts.
This light also comes on when the EPS has malfunctioned. If it comes on while driving, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Source: Here's what I found on the net (after a 5 minute search/read):

Electric power steering (EPS) system warning light (if equipped)
This warning light illuminates after the ignition key is turned to the ON position and then it will go off when the engine starts.
This light also comes on when the EPS has malfunctioned. If it comes on while driving, have your vehicle inspected by an authorized Kia dealer.

Source: http://www.manualbag.com/kia/forte/2013-kia-forte/

Bro, you're the only 2nd person I've come to know in my lifetime so far, whom will purposefully go hit uneven roads. Pls take care of your lower arms/bushes/link rods/etc.
On the other hand, I do get your point in doing what you do, though

Try eBay for a rough estimation before calling the SCs for a quote. After knowing how much SC sells them, go check with those "Korean Car Specialist Workshops" for another quote. From there, u'll be able to get an average estimate.

Good luck!

Another note on alignment:
Expensive charges with Adjustable camber bolts doesn't guarantee a perfectly aligned vehicle.
The experience of the Technician along with the machine plays are more direct influence over it.

Also, for most ppl feeling that the Forte having a 'slight'* pull towards the left, do pls remember that most of the roads are engineered with a left-rolling camber (to allow for water to run towards the road shoulders and drain), hence the tendency to pull your vehicle to the left.

Most experienced Alignment Sifus will compensate the above by aligning the wheels ever so slightly towards the right. Check with them and you will be told by the honest ones

--edited section--
* - I used the word 'slight' here to denote a really slight misalignment/true setting. Pls don't take my words literally, for the feel of each individual differs from one to the other.
So, what is 'slight' to me could be major to some

This post has been edited by rompers: Jul 31 2013, 03:51 AM

Found: CORSA 215/45/R17 Tyres for RM 215 (includes balancing and alignment).

I've read some reviews on the tyres but never had the opportunity to try them out myself.

Anyone have any inputs?

See below comments

A word of caution: Try not to use up your vehicle's petrol right up to the reserves on a regular basis as it'll increase the load of the fuel pump exponentially, thus shortening its' lifespan.

Bro, does BHP cause any engine knocking?
I noticed that Shell and Petronas induces quite a fair bit of engine knocking from my car, but not Petron. Caltex is also pretty good in terms of engine knocking, but not as good as others in terms of mileage-per-litre.

Pls advice:)

Bro, name of the adjustables by your friend pls.
If possible, pls provide the brand and model number as well.

Thank you.

My comments are in green.

This post has been edited by rompers: Aug 6 2013, 02:44 PM

Thanks for sharing.
My experience was that I've been using Shell RON95/97 & Petronas RON95, and there's engine knocking (the soft but distinct helicopter sound was actually the engine pinging).

I have now switched to Petron(Esso) RON95, and am happy to report that there's no more engine knocking.
I'll give Petron a couple more tries before attempting BHP.

PS - I kind of limit myself to a few stations only because I've got OCD and every time after I fuel up, I'll want to wash my hands with soap before driving off, hence I'll only go to stations with such 'facilities'.

https://www.fuelly.com/

Guys, I've also encountered such scenarios.
After studying how the HU works, I've managed to reach a point of resolution:

1) Everytime you intend to turn OFF your car engine, it would be best if you could switch OFF your HU first (not conpulsory, but it helps to instil a habit which would lead you to perform no.2)

2) Everytime you switch ON your HU, allow for the HU to calibrate itself for at least 1-minute* (approx). If your Thumb Drive has an LED indicator, you should be able to tell that your HU takes a little while to 'read' the data within the drive.

* - 1-minute of waiting time here is the countdown time taken by myself, beginning from the moment I hit the HU power knob to switch it ON.

PS - Even our Notebook and PCs require some time to read and get in sync with any external drives we mount onto them, so pls expect the same performance from the HU as well.
Also, in case if anyone were to ask, pls don't compare Forte's HU with other HU models because this just how the HU's software/hardware is configured.

Try implementing my suggestion above and give it a go for 10x. I could almost guarantee that if you were to allow the HU 1-minute of boot-up time, it'll be happy to serve you well

I hope this helps!

On another note, I've a brand new set of FORTE Door Visors which I'm looking to let go of.
Is anybody here interested?

HEBATS!!
I'll go look for the foam this weekend.
Any measurements taken by your good-self?

I'm using 8GB SanDisk mini thumb drive.
About 3.19GB worth of songs (711 files, 61 folders), formatted to FAT32.

Folder structure = 3 Layer Structure = Main Folders -> Sub-Folders 1 -> Sub Folders 2 (E.g. - E:\ROCK\Coldplay\Coldplay Glastonbury 2011\Coldplay - Fix You.mp3

I believe that as long as you keep the subfolders sizes to a maximum of 4GB, the HU shouldn't have any problem reading it

OCD? Yayy!! I got kaki
What level of OCD?
I'm paranoid about cleanliness.
In fact, I'm still looking for a solution on how I could send my car for a tyre change (in the future) whilst keeping the car interior clean.
Why I mean here is that, I'm hoping that the tyre shop sifu/technician will clean himself before driving my car for a test on alignment, etc.

Hi Bro, sorry but I've just gotta ask (eventhough the word headlamp already gave the answer away).
For RM 1699 (min.10 units), does it come with the Tail Lamps as well?

Thank you

ROFLMFAO
Bro, I take my hats off to u...u really have a way with words/expressions.

Also, I'm beginning to wonder..are u working or are u a businessman, coz u sure have plenty of time surfing through the net

I presume that u are referring to the iPhone Lightning cable (USB-to-Phone)?
If you are, just go to the IT Digital Mall @ Seksyen14, PJ or LowYat Plaza or any other big IT stores and you should be able to find one.

Yes. Based on my own observation as well, I've deduced that a high percentage of the wind noise is most definitely being channeled through to the cabin via the gap between the door and the dashboard (or the Door/Fender area, if you are looking from the exterior).

Only one solution. That is to stick-on a rubber strip, closing/minimizing the gap between the door cards and the dashboard.

PS - Just my 2-cents lah

Wah! You removed your door visors?
Wasn't it your wife whom bought u the visors? Not a squeak from her when u remove them?

Easy.
Solution: Get the 9PIN-to-USB adapter from any Digital Mall (bring along your original cable as a reference so that you won't buy a non-compatible adapter by mistake). Cost should be less than RM5 or thereabouts.

Then look for OR just use the same iDevice cable which u already have and connect them

PS - Does the above make sense to you? I'm asking coz I was writing this in a hurry

EDIT: It just crossed my mind that you may not be from M'sia (picture of Glove Box being a left-hand drive vehicle). As such, u may ignore the estimated cost involved in RM/MYR.

This post has been edited by rompers: Aug 29 2013, 06:17 PM

Yeah, pls do tell.
I'm keen to know which coating is permanent (or at least near permanent) as well.

Thank you

I'm looking for long throw bulbs as well. What would you suggest bro?

You're talking about the rear bodykit?

Hi Sh@rty,

I'm interested to hear more about your BLU brand bulbs.
Any chance that u are still carrying them?
How much are they and if u dont mind sharing, are they good (in terms of brightness/long throw & durability/tahan lama)?

Basically, I'm looking to swap-out my stock bulbs for after-market ones as.
My priorities (with 1 being most important) are for:
1) Brightness & Long throw (i.e. - high contrast)
2) Durability (i.e. - long lasting thru normal wear)
3) Aesthetics (i.e. - enhancing my car's overall look at night)

Many thanks in advance for your advice.

P/S - if anyone besides Sh@rty has an opinion/suggestion on this, I'd appreciate that as well (now, that includes u too LeeYen)

This post has been edited by rompers: Sep 8 2013, 06:35 AM

Hi guys & girls,

My Forte will be due for her 10K Service soon.
I know what needs to be done/checked except on the 'helicopter' sound part.

I've searched the net and forums extensively, but the answers I get are mostly speculative

So far, Bro Dvinez had helpfully provide a list of possible damage contributing to the issue.
However, if one were to go back about 20 pages of this thread version, another possibility was identified. The "transmission switch".

Any other opinions or advice please?

Thanks.