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  1. Vendor Deals
    Any idea when these may be back in stock? I'm dying to pick up a set.
  2. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Not paying attention while backing out the garage, I caught the transformer for my low wattage lights (gotta move that thing). I almost cried. What's my best coarse of action? New fender? I found a seller on eBay that will paint a new fender and ship it for around $300. How tough are the...
  3. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Hey guys, I recently replaced my front bumper and fender due to a hit and run. My issue I’m having is that the left side of the bumper where the fender and bumper meets won’t pop in all the way. What should I do? Should I take the bumper off and reinstall it? Please advise.
  4. The Service Center
    I hit an iceberg with my Optima EX 2016 a couple of days ago. Punched a hole in the bumper cover. Ripped the fender liner. I'm thinking of buying the parts online and repairing it myself if I can find someone to do the paintwork. My question is: Does anyone know if you can remove the fender...
  5. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    K5 claims they'll have installation instructions up soon on these side vents but they still don't. https://www.k5optimastore.com/products/side-fender-leds It appears to be simple and they gave me some pretty straight forward instructions. From K5: "You'll notice with the side fender vents...
  6. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    So I was trying to think of something that would tie in my TSW center caps to the car and came up with this... thoughts? Next on my list is paint the brakes red. Since the brakes and rotors are much more visible with the Brooklands, I wanted to emphasize them. I didn't use PlastiDip...
  7. DIY Projects
    Hey guys, Looking at doing some custom work on the fender vent and mirrors but want to know if anyone has any success or tips removing these on a 4th gen? I can only seem to find tutorials for 3rd gen. thank you.
  8. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Does anyone know where I can get these side fender leds or something similar to it?
  9. DIY Projects
    Hi All, Just got a set from a forum members and I've tried to find install instruction but can't for the stock HID setup? Can you please help with finding where I would wire these? I know I have to get extra wires to extend to the headlight area and will be doing that this weekend or next but...
  10. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    What's the best way to remove the fender vent in my 15 optima and also the check marks in the front bumper?
  11. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    here is the damage to my car .Some jerk ran a yellow light making a left hand turn My insurance company was fantastic and my kia added insurance is paying for genuine Kia replacement parts $ 9500 dollars later Neither myself nor wifey was hurt no airbags. The salesman was more upset than I...
  12. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Not terrible damage, but am still upset about it. Does anyone know if this should be taken to a bumper repair company or a body shop? Any suggestions for the San Diego Area? Any suggestions or shared experience would be appreciated.
  13. Vendor Classifieds
    Here to introduce another new product to the forum community, the: Dual Colored LED Side Fender Vents (BUY NOW) Description: These new LED side fender vents are a great addition any model of Kia Optima Complete kit with LEDs pre-installed ready for installation right out of the box Direct...
  14. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    EDIT: Found a purchase link here! 1. Anyone here ever installed this, and if so, how do you feel about it? 2. Installed pics on a SWP SX? 3. Can that bulb be replaced with an LED? 4. Can that light strip be swapped with a diffused material so the entire strip is lighted (instead of just a...
  15. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    I just finished this up... Whatchathink?
  16. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    So it looks like the plastic splash cover for my fog light came loose and in turn ripped up my fender liner in the process (I was on the highway and there wasn't a thing I could do...) Anyone know of this covers both pieces or if the fog 'cover' is a separate piece? FENDER LINER RIGHT for 2013...
  17. New Member Introductions
    Hi everyone. I have a 2013 Optima SX 2.0 T and I am looking for 2014 SXT fender vent grilles. Does anybody know where can I buy them?. I hope these grilles fit on 2013 model. Thanks in advance.
  18. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    New member and not quite sure where to post this! But i just bought a 2014 optima and cannot stand the turbo fender vent! I was wondering if the older 2013 one would fit and also if somebody has a pair laying around there willing to give up!
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