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I am looking to replace my outer tie rod ends (L&R) and while the parts are cheap, I can't find much about the job itself. I've changed these on other vehicles before, but without getting under the Optima I don't know if this is a straight-forward job or should I expect to need to remove a bunch...

Hey guys. I recently got into a 2019 Sportage EX from a Charger R/T, and needless to say, I am missing a little get up and go in the new ride. Not looking to really tune the Sportage out, I am just looking for a little more pickup for stepping out on the freeway or turning onto a busy road...

Hi All! I'm Isaac and I recently bought a 2015 sx turbo in Los Angeles, CA. Joined the forums to find some easy/cheap light and appearance mods. Also interested in adding car play with aftermarket stereo and retaining back up camera/steering wheel controls. Has anyone installed a cheaper...

My seat recently stopped moving backwards once I turn the car (11 SX) off and I've confirmed that the setting is in fact set to "on". Anyone experience this and/or know of a fix? TIA

Hey guys, I have an SX with tech package and not the SX-L which comes with Aluminum pedals. I wanted to know how easy the following would be to install: Kia Optima Steel Pedals | Kia Stuff Thanks!

So I had to replace my battery recently (went with a DieHard Gold 34R AGM as our 124R does not seem to come in an AGM battery) and didn't like the way it looked with all those stickers all over the top. OK, so I could have just peeled them off, but came up with another idea. Cut a piece of...

Screw covers on door shaking when playing loud music drove me crazy... Didn't want to remove it because it did not look good ..so I stuffed it with cotton balls and problem fixed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have very brittle fingernails and they break easy. I started trying to remove the front Kia logo using dental floss and a hair dryer. It wasn't going very fast, so I thought of another way. Once I broke the front seal of the badge, I shoved a playing card under it until it hit the post. I...

After scraping so many times it finally has given way lol I have the replacement piece but cant get the stock one off because the screws are screwed from the top down inside the bumper.. is my only option bumber removal?

These are the only two pictures I took during the removal process but with my brother and wife helping it took a total of maybe 45 mins to remove all the dip from the entire car!! Not too bad. Every panel came off in a single sheet. This is why you must apply enough coats or you'll end up...

I've searched and searched for DRL threads and the more I read, the more confused I get. I really like some of the kit's being offered but I don't want to have to remove the bumper and I really don't want to cut the bumper support. Adding to that fact the wiring and supplies aren't included...

I'm constantly accidentally switching my headlights through the various switches by accident when i hit the switch to turn my blinker on. Does this happen to anyone else? Its VERY annoying to accidentally turn all your lights off in the middle of the night.

Heres a simple wiring diagram I made to bypass the fog lights. I hated it that i had to turn the foglights on w/ my headlights only or turn off with the high beam on. All you need is one 5-Pin relay and an auxiliary switch. The wiring diagram This is where i mounted the relay, closest to the...

How's it going everyone. Just picked up my SWP 2013 Optima EX last week and can't wait to do some easy mods to it. Going to put the turbo black grill on it, change the emblems, put a glass fuel door on, and add an LED cup holder to it. I'll probably be searching around to find posts from people...

... without having to dismantle anything complicated? I can see a mounting screw off to the left of the fuse board, but I can't my fat fingers in there deep enough to manipulate the wire behind the nut. I can loosen the nut with a socket head. I am trying to run a 12V power supply extension...

I did not want to remove bumper, cut frame etc so here is my $23.00 version that took one hour to do. It is also a little more practical being all of the light is generated straight ahead. Sorry for the bad picts from phone, only drilled 2 small holes in lower lip(to run wires) and fastened to...

As you all know I was really bummed when we found out that the rear diffusers on ebay only fit the SX only since their rear bumper is different. I found an auction for the little fins for the diffuser on ebay that are for another older model optima eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel...