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  1. New Member Introductions
    Within the last two weeks I purchased a 2019 KIA Optima SX. I have questions regarding operation of the navigation and traffic displays on the vehicle map and hope someone here can provide assistance. On the console screen Main Menu - All Menus screen, there is a Data Services icon. When...
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  3. New Member Introductions
    Hi Guys, After months of lurking on these forums and searching for the right deal, I finally took the plunge and got a "17 SXL. I'm REALLY enjoying the car so far (2k in 2 weeks), but Ive had a few oddities with it: Most of my mileage so far has been on interstates, and I seem to be averaging...
  4. Members' Showroom
    Let me try this again...for some reason, my thread never posted the first time. Below are a couple of pics of my 2013 SX. It's stock for now, but did get a couple of plugs that will seal the license plate holes in the front, a BOV sound plate, and the Turbo GDI grill badge from K5 is on its way...
  5. Pictures and Videos
    Absolutely love this car, especially since I had it tinted. Next year looking at some upgrades, specifically FSTB, remote start, roof spoiler, Black Edition K badges, dash cam upgrade & mount radar detector among others. Enjoy 'em folks!
  6. New Member Introductions
    Well I'm looking at a nice black/black nicely equipped sx, but don't know a lot about the platform The car has 50k miles and was just wondering overall the quality of the car.. Is it reliable Is it spendy to repair Are there any knows common issues or concerns Basically just the basics, but...
  7. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    So I've pretty much been without insurance for a few months and this morning on my way to an appointment i ran over a piece of rubber from a truck tire. I have damaged the undertray/splash guard, Bumper Facial Front (#865121U700) and center lower grille, I'm able to source the parts myself since...
  8. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Carbon Fiber Trunk Lip And Carbon Fiber Diffuser From K5OptimaStore. More To Come:grin:
  9. New Member Introductions
    Hey guys! I wanted to ask a few questions I have about the 2012 hybrid electronics. 1) I cannot, for the life of me, get my Bluetooth to work for me. My phone does not see the car at all and there are no other phones synced up. Any ideas? 2) I noticed in the book you can change the Eco display...
  10. The Service Center
    Newbie here, Car is just a few days old, but I'm looking for info on where people get their oil filters from. I was wondering if there was a website good for kia owners to get maintenance items from that might specialize in kia parts. Thanks.
  11. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Every so often you'll see a thread mention that someone bought a car because of it's MPG rating or they're not getting the MPG's they thought they would. What do MPG questions or discussions really amount to. Are you really saving any BIG $$$'s? Let's say you decided to go conservative and get...
  12. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Over the weekend I finally got around to wiring up my system that I took out of my old jeep. I posted this is my showroom page but I have a few questions that I think will be answered here quicker. I ran a 4 Gauge power wire. Removed the factory subwoofer from the rear deck. Installed the...
  13. New Member Introductions
    Hi, I have a 2013 Kia Optima LX. I just wanted to ask some questions about a front bumper replacement but I was not able to post in the service forum. Anyone help?
  14. Pictures and Videos
    After washing the car decided to take it to my office for a few parking deck pictures :)
  15. New Member Introductions
    Hey everyone. Ive been following and doing my research for awhile now. Gonna start diving into my car, starting with the little things, and an end goal of having a full 3' turboback exhaust with a tune, sleeper KIA. Im currently planning on the main modification to the exterior of my optima...
  16. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I posted this on another national site, but forgot to here. I have a 2012 EX base, which has been on the road since December 23rd, 2011. It started to get weaker and weaker over a pretty long time (like months) until it could barely blow cool air, especially while rotting in traffic. So, I...
  17. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Hey guys, Started doing some small mods on my '14 LX :) Gotta start somewhere lol. All parts were purchased from David over at K5OS :D 80 Watt CREE LED Fogs 5000K TRS Hid kit LED Switchbacks (Only complaint is the hids are a shade off from the fogs and switchbacks, not too noticeable in...
  18. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hi All, I'm a new 2014 Optima SX owner and had a few questions regarding some modifications. I ordered the illuminated gas and trunk buttons from Shark Racing but they didn't come with instructions. Does the door panel have to come off to install them? Is there an installation tutorial...
  19. New Member Introductions
    first off just bought a 2014 sx(2.4). First time owning a kia and first brand new car. live in hamilton which is north of cincinnati. have a few questions if someone could help that would be great. So i just bought my car in january and long story short someone knocked off my drivers side...
  20. Hybrids
    So on Friday I had my first visit at Concept 3, Will Chang was a really nice guy who helped me out a lot and did exactly what I wanted, except with a setback on one of my LED strips. I ordered switch backs from K5 Optima Store and let me say that it was totally worth the price because these...
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