Care to advise where to get these ACHILLES Tyres?
I was looking for it in around PJ area, but not many shops carry the brand.

My suggestion:

1) Get a plastic bag/sheet and stick it on to the Foggies first (to mitigate exposure to rain water, etc.)
2) Post a WTB post here and in FORTE Malaysia FB page, looking to buy the original Foggies.

Reason: I'm guessing that a number of owners have changed their original bumpers to those of NERF, etc. and has the Foggies lying around at home.

Just my 2-cents.

Hi Kusanagi, while you're at it, could you help to check on the bank valuation of a FORTE 1.6 SX - DEC 2012 car?

Please help to check the insurance coverage needed for the car if the insurance were to start from:
Dec 2013 = ???
Jan 2014 = ???

Thank you

Bingo! I think it depends.
ws_lim83 whom uses 215/50/R17 may have not encountered any issues because he may not have had a full load in his Forte..and/or he could be driving real careful when approaching speed bumps.

In any case, based on your description of your daily drive routine, I'd recommend u get a 16" rim shod with 205/55/R16. The wheel circumference would be very much similar to 215/50/R17. It'll be approx 5mm smaller only.

Wheel dimension Calculator (This site was recommended by another forummer. As such, I take no credit for this):
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/tirecalc....45r17-205-55r16

This post has been edited by rompers: Dec 28 2013, 07:03 AM

Hi Bro, I hope that you're not offended by any of our comments/queries here.
Please bear in mind that I'm not here to question the authenticity of your claims on the use of a higher profile tyre, but more of a query that stems from my curiosity

To be perfectly honest with you, I'm actually quite keen to emulate your choice of tyres (215/50/R17)...it's just that I'm puzzled that you've not hit your fenders with a full load of 5-passengers.
Were you making the 'S' during the drive over humps?

Many thanks in advance for taking the time to answer.

My suggestion:

Get your car to a reputable Auto Alignment Garage (example: Ah Kit Alignment @ Sunway PJS11 aka Jalan Horsepower).
Request for their service to asses your vehicle tyre alignment and camber (the shop should use a camber tool/gun for this) along with the heel & toe of the wheel.

Get their opinion on what to do next, if there really is a problem of misaligned wheels.

But if you said that you've done the alignment and balancing and whatever else somewhere and it has been determined that your Forte's wheel is indeed out of its' original position, you may skip going to the Alignment Garage. Unless u want a second opinion lah

I suspect that your Forte's absorber mount/anchor point may have been compromised OR the lower arm may have been bent out of shape OR both.

EDIT/ADDITION: The alternative low-tech/low-cost solution to determine the extent of the damage (if any) would be for you to get your hands on a measuring tape, and to measure the gap between your wheel-car before comparing them.

This post has been edited by rompers: Jan 8 2014, 10:33 AM

Don't be too surprised if the mileage turns out to be true.
My FORTE is now at <12,800KM mileage after having turned 1year and 10days old

Right. Well, you don't have to show me the pics coz I'm quite familiar with such damages.
I've a friend whom used to own a Camry which suffered a similar fate.
The damage was repaired by the replacement of the lower arm, link rod, and realignment of the absorber/suspension well (minor 'ketuking').
Am not sure if your car is suffering damages to the same extent, but my friend's car was pulling to the left which means that the damage was quite bad.
All in all, he spent about RM900 (if my memory serves me right) in repairs.

Depends on car condition lar bro
If the owner jaga kereta and didn't get involved in any accident/knocks, RM57K sounds pretty reasonable for a 3-year (I assume) old car.

Do remember to check the Service Booklet to ensure that the appropriate service schedule has been adhered to.

..correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't the Paddle Shift system there for such scenarios?

If speed is your thing, I'd suggest you forget both Lancer/Inspira and Forte...
Heck, with current traffic conditions within the Klang Valley..you might as well forget about getting a car for speed. Get a YZF-R1 instead

Any updates with this buddy?
How much did u manage to get the car for?

Hmm..I can 'smell' a group buy drive for Charcoal Cabin Filters

Anyone interested?

Bro Epo, where'd u buy the MAGNATEC? Same Tesco?
And, if u happen to know, is the sale for Lubricants still on at Tesco?

Thank you:)

Hey Guys, I've just discovered this:

When I place my car into Reverse gear and hold the car stationary by pressing on the brakes, a whirring sound can be heard coming from the engine bay (bottom right side, to be exact).

Anybody experienced this before?
I'm wondering if it should be a cause for concern

Unfortunately, no.
From what I gather (reading through the Forum here), it appears that the only way to obtain a Smart Key replacement is through KIA.
It is because of the uniquely coded transponder/reader of each key which makes it difficult to duplicate (but I'm sure not impossible) and expensive to replace.
After all, it is a Smart Key.

Nope = Nope, I've not experienced the soft whirring sound when I engage 'R' and keep the car stationary OR
Nope = Nope, I experience the same thing and it is not something to be worried about.

Btw, my car's a 1.6 SixSpeed.

I've tried recording a video on this, but the 'whirring' sound cannot be heard clearly during the replay.

Anyways, the sound (sounds a lot like a muted helicopter whirring sound) will come everytime when I carry out the below:

1) Start Car.
2) Press on Brake (car remain ststionary/not moving).
3) Engage into 'R'/Reverse gear.
4) Maintain foot on Brake pedal, keeping the car stationary.
5) Pasang telinga/Keep my ears peeled, helicopter sound appears

You guys give it a try and let me know if the same thing happens to your cars. Thank you.

Hi Bro,

May I ask how did they actually update your HU unit?
Did they plug a laptop directly onto the HU or did they use a USB drive and copy-paste the file(s)?

Also, did u manage to update your Navigation Software (i.e. SpeedNavi)?

Many thanks in advance for your answers

Wow! The list of causes which you have listed are all worse case scenarios.
I personally don't think that what the asker is asking/saying is due to such serious damage(s).

I guess the first thing to ask should be, "What do u mean by vibration? Is it really obvious vibrations or is it vibration due to an idling engine?