Hi guys / otais,

I am planning to get Kia Forte for weekend and long distance travel / balik kampung (kuantan, terengganu).
The 1.6 version, is it really underpowered?
I read from a few site people are saying the 1.6 is underpowered for the body.
And lastly, any common issue about the car?

With the 4-speed, you can do the manual shift thing... just less convenient...

I was coming off a Honda City 1.5L CVT, but didn't mind the Forte one bit since I drove solo most of the time... and the Forte was much better built.

Dun understand, my 4 speed is upshift for naik gear
Downshift for turun gear

use the paddle shifter mang... 

try search in mudah... maybe got. 

Update to my brake light switch and gear shifter drama (1/2);

Car cut power again when driving on highway. My brake light switch was on again because my temporary stopper also hancur. Car thinks I've been stepping on the brakes. Traction control keeps kicking in.

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Sent to Kia SC, diagnostics pulled up error code on brake light switch and also the wheel speed sensor. Reset codes and everything looks ok with a new temporary stopper. RM50 for this.

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They also had a look at the gear shifter linkage and adjusted it for me. This done for free.

I understand from one Hyundai mechanic that the stock rims for the Forte is actually very soft, therefore prone to dents. Best if you can find a set of 2nd hand rims or splurge on some new ones.

Kia SC Pantai Bharu Klang. Surprisingly, not very busy and with very honest crew. Would recommend to try here first.

I've been lucky with the steering and rims. But they are softer than most.

is there any reasons to use Petronas EO? Its expensive in my thoughts. You can search through lazada for engine oils or tesco/giant for discount sometimes. Use any fully syn from big brands will do.

stesen minyak petronas should have... 

lazada je lah... 

hmmm, actually its not specially develop for forte lol. anyhow, for petronas syntium 3000 with that price, actually its nothing to shout out. For me, you can switch to cheaper alternatives. Not harm your pocket ma. 100++ you can get fully syn from mobil1, shell and alot more. changing the EO within the period without over extending is the key point. I've ever use syntium 3000 too. but nothing special for me. so hop to another cheaper alternative. 

Anyone install the H7 LED light bulb ??? Is that very bright and legal ?

I worry LED is too hot end up the plastic transparent cover become black like being burnt and illegal..

Anyone can comment ?

Could you please share more details about your experience on the use of LED headlamps, in particular:

1) What is the colour temperature of the LEDs used by you? 6000k white

2) What is the driving experience like for you under the following conditions:
  2.1 Good weather city drive at night (road with yellow streetlamps).
  2.2 Good weather city drive at night (road with white LED streetlamps).
  2.3 Good weather city drive at night (road without streetlamps/dark roads).
  2.4 Good weather highway drive at night (dark roads without streetlights).
  2.5 Rainy weather city drive at night (without streetlights).
  2.6 Rainy weather highway drive at night (without streetlights).

2.1 - 2.4 : all good. great visibility
2.5, 2.6  : all good. good visibility in normal rain..not the really2 heavy ones. i havent tried driving in that condition yet. but then again, during rainy day, i also turn on my fog lamps which is still yellow in color (stock). that shud help with the visibility too.

3) How much was the purchase cost? Did you install it yourself (DIY)? -i think around RM60-70 and yes, diy plug n play. Just need to adjust the level for better result and to avoid opposite traffic become blinded.

4) Any recommendation on brand/make/model? I've done quite a bit of search via Lazada and couldn't decide which seller provides the best quality (in terms of robustness/tahan lasak-lama) -i bought from a seller in lelong.com. "Aurther" iinm. its cheap, so i guess its a try and error.

5) How long have you been using your LEDs? -about a month now. so far no issue. even if i managed to use it for a year without issue shud be no problem for me as i paid quite cheap for it. haha

Bro, are you talking about this kind of H7 LED with fan (link below) ?

https://www.lelong.com.my/s2-h7-pair-car-le...7-01-Sale-I.htm
How about the link below without fan ? The different is come with fan and without fan ?

https://www.lelong.com.my/2pcs-80w-2800lm-c...7-01-Sale-I.htm

Thanks.

6000K ? That's very much higher than the JPJ permitted range of ~4300K for factory fitted non-projector headlamps.
No issues during roadblocks? *touchwood*

Also, how many LEDs are there in each of the unit your purchased?
I see some advertised units have 2 big LEDs, while some have up to 6 LEDs per unit (one-side).
Some even has on-the-fly switchable colour temperature (3000K, 4300K, 6000K).

Btw, did you also purchase the headlamp rubber dust caps via online as well?

Hi guys, newbie here..got one question..naza forte 1.6sx 2013, mileage 50k..ABS light is on all the time since last week..google says it has faulty sensor..lol.. didn't bring to any SC/workshop yet..any recommendation where to go near shah alam? I sent the car for service at outside shop..didnt send to SC for quiet sometime d..how much is the cost roughly?

I believe this is an isolated case..not a major flaw. I myself do not face this issue since owning the car from 2010.

Somehow this issue also happen to other car brands. Last time my wife's Preve also need to change the ABS sensor..my brother's 3 year old Peugeot 408 also kena. So i believe any cars with ABS are subjected to this issue...

By the way..my next car is also a Kia..just waiting for its arrival..hehe