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  1. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Im putting a eco boost turbo on my 2.4l LX I need help finding a intercooler that will fit my car I’m not sure if a 2.0l intercooler will work.
  2. New Member Introductions
    Hello from eastern oregon, just picked up a 2015 lx yesterday. Looking forward to learning more about our car on here.
  3. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    The shark fin antenna on my '15 Optima Lx started getting loose and then I went to remove it when I decided to vinyl wrap my roof, and I realized that two of the four screws that hold the top of the shark fin to the base had broken off. The other two were about to break as well. So half of the...
  4. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I'd like to know if anyone has had luck increasing HP, without causing other computer related issues. Thanks
  5. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Sup guys, so after testing a bunch of backup camera. I finally found a solution that I like. If you guys didn't know I did an iPad Mini install, and I wanted to retain my backup camera. I had an adapter that would let me view the backup camera via the iPad Mini. It wasn't reliable, sometimes it...
  6. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    I have a 2012 Optima sx turbo with infinity sound and UVO. My wife would like navigation added. I personally did not like the Kia Navigation system. My F150 has an android tablet as a head unit but it was stripped down. There was no integration at all in my f150, no steering controls, nothing...
  7. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Want to purchase an add a fuse for my dash cam, what size are the fuses? Are they called micro ATR or low profile ATM? Want to buy the correct part, want to hook up to a circuit that is hot only when the car is running, and not all the time as the ones in the dash that are hot all the time...
  8. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    I'm planning on adding an LC7i sound processor to my car to add amps, subs, and aftermarket speakers while keeping the stock head unit to retain functionality. (non-Infinity system) My question is, has anyone added a sounded processor that can tell me if the signal at the front door speakers...
  9. Engine and Technical Discussion
    So first, let me just say that I bought my car in July. First time ever modding a car so obviously, my knowledge is very poor. But so far, I've done a lot of modding to my '12 sx. Something that surprised me (I'm not sure if this is typical) but my exhaust setup currently was a Borla cat, ark...
  10. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    I would like to add an additional USB port in my Optima. Some of my previous cars had iPod hook-ups either in the glove box or in the middle console arm rest. I have a iPod just for the car that stays in the car for most part. I really liked having the hidden connector/dock because it allowed...
  11. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    So I purchased the Directed Electronics Nite Lite system due to not having auto headlights on my LX. This turns on headlamps at dusk or when the wipers are activated. I need some help trying to figure out what to tap into. Here are the installation instructions...
  12. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Hi everyone!! I have found some headlights i liked on EBAY that I like. Black CCFL Halo Projector Headlights W LED Parking FOR 2011 2013 KIA Optima | eBay I was wondering if anyone ever tried similar ones and/or have them on? Worth buying it? Thanks, Chris
  13. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Hello guys, so I have come to the conclusion that the stock speakers in my lx are a piece of junk lol. When it comes to audio in terms of anything, I am a complete noob when it comes to this so here is my noob question: What are the best speakers that add good bass without having to switch out...
  14. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    I have everything ran and my remote is into my fuze box with an add a circuit. 1 problem i have is with my loc. well wiring to loc actually.the plan is to use the rear circuit wires from inside the b pillars, tap into them with wire, run to loc. the issue is with the rear circuit wires...have no...
  15. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Genuine Parts DRL Dual Projection Head Lamp for Kia 2013 2014 Optima K5 | eBay It appears this may work?
  16. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    I wanted to add some accent red LED lighting to the overhead console. I miss this feature which was on my Accord and Saturn Aura. I could have purchased the SX console, but I believe the LED lighting is white which I did not want. So I scoured my local junk yard and found that the B6 Audi...
  17. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    I'm going to be putting a remote start on my Optima for the upcoming winter and was hoping I could avoid having to carry 2 fobs around - 1. KIA key fob to get in car and start it and 2. Remote start fob. Is there any option to avoid carrying 2 bulky fobs? All I need the KIA one for is to start...
  18. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Need some expert help. My LX does not have auto lights but it's one of those options I have to have. I read that with the 2010 model, all you need is the dash sensor and stalk/switch to add auto lights. All plug and play. So I ordered the dash sensor and stalk/switch. I swapped the dash...
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