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  1. New Member Introductions
    Hey, Just picked up my 1st ever KIA yesterday, chose the 2018 Optima LX+ over the better spec'ed 2019 solely due to price (saved 23% of list). The car replaced a very old Honda Civic that served us well and took us on over 300,000 kms of journeys, from what i have read, the Optima should...
  2. The Service Center
    I think my manual says 5/20, but I'm not worried about that I can look that up again, but it never said what type to use, I'm in extreme heat in the summer 125f , winters are fairly mild 20f is about as cold as it will get, I only drive about 3 to 5 thousand miles a year typically. Please...
  3. New Member Introductions
    Whats up guys! I lurked in the forums for a few days when I was shopping current ride which may have been somewhat of an influence cause here I am a few days later and its sitting in my garage :) Pretty new to all things car related so hoping to learn a few things. As far as I am aware there are...
  4. New Member Introductions
    Hello. My name is Ken and I currently live in the TDOT aka Toronto. I own a 2016 Optima SXL and i have had it for a little more than a year and I love it!!! I look forward to interacting with you all in the coming weeks, months, years....:D Anyone else from the TDOT?
  5. New Member Introductions
    Hello All, Just financed my first new car after years of paying cash for cheap cars and putting endless hours of labor and money into them to keep them reliable, and could not be happier with my purchase. I picked up a blue, 2016 Kia Optima LX with 28k miles for just under 16k at the Power Kia...
  6. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    I was at work driving to a store I never been to and I couldn't find it, even when the GPS said I was there. I looked more and it was sort of tucked away in the back of the lot, so I quickly turned and it ended up being one of the one way cut outs to turn out of the lot, and there was a car...
  7. Classified Forum
    I have some brand new JSP style AUTOCLOVER visors for sale. Never used, bought two sets for some odd reason. Local preferred. I'm located in LOS ANGELES. Asking $40. Picture was pulled from an old thread. 6k h11b TRS bulbs 20$ about 5 months old? But I rarely do any night time driving. h8...
  8. Canada
    I sold my 2012 Optima and have a set of brand new DRL/Fog light bezels just sitting around, I figured someone may be able to put it to good use as I never got around to using it. Free for local pick-up, I'm in Burlington but work just near the airport. text/call 9o56164997 Also have a cold air...
  9. The Service Center
    Hi everyone, I'm having a weird windshield effect (which I've added on to a separate thread on the topic to describe) but thought I would also check with folks to see - what type of windshield glass did your Kia Optima come with? Mine has "FY" stamped on it, which I've heard is crappy...
  10. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    So with the great help of a fellow forum member (tournwagen). I know what rim size to get now. Now I'm on the hunt for the right tires. So this is the sizes I'm looking for. front 225/35zr20 rear 235/35zr20 front will be 8.5 rear will be 10 any tips or info on tires and brands would be great...
  11. New Member Introductions
    Joining from the ATX...
  12. New Member Introductions
    Just got my first kia 2015 sx in blue this car is sick but have to ask I got every option but did not get the home link rear mirror how hard is it to change the mirror I see some for sale on ebay thanks guys
  13. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    Like many others I am currently shopping for coilovers but have a hard time deciding which I want due to reliability and overall features/quality. So I thought it would be a good idea to put this thread together. Can you list the coilover you have, how many miles you have on them, how it has...
  14. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    I am looking at maybe buying these 20 inch wheels off craigslist and the guy emailed me that he is out of town until monday and i am waiting to get more info on them. does anyone know what they might be and what are your guys opinions on them as well . I have a 2011 SWP SX that they will go on...
  15. Engine and Technical Discussion
    I was looking at catch can's for my car and was curious what everyone was using brand wise. I searched and came up with everything from home made style using a compressor filter to a $300 baffled mishimoto catch can. I am not familiar with catch can's as I have never had one installed on any of...
  16. Pictures and Videos
    Took some pics of the new Kia, Let me know what you think!!! This will later be used as a before and after reference.
  17. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    I'm getting within a few thousand miles of having to replace my tires and am slowly starting to do some research for something other than the stock tires. Is there a popular brand that you all prefer or is generally considered popular/good tires by everyone that buys aftermarket tires lol? Seems...
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