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  1. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Noticed an issue about three months ago. I have a 2012 EX, 104k miles. Whenever I am coming to a stop or am sitting still and turn my wheel, my car sounds like an old wooden ship. Sounds like the noise is coming from primarily the drivers side front. I recently replaced my front struts, strut...
  2. 4th Generation Optima (2016 - 2020)
    2017 SX turbo - I swear every time I stop at a stop sign or stoplight, I hear what sounds like 1 or 2 taps in the rear of the car! Originally I thought it was actually someone tapping on the car! I hear it about 5 seconds after I stop the car at a stoplight. Has anyone else experienced...
  3. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Not sure if this relates, but back story is I had a small accident a couple months back. The bumper is cracked right underneath the bottom light. At the time it seems the only thing damaged as a result was the temperature gauge for the outside temperature. Air and everything else has been fine...
  4. 4th Generation Optima (2016 - 2020)
    ... changes small but significant things each model year to differentiate them. My 2016, for example, had nice little elliptical LED DRL's, but for 2017 they changed them entirely, making it obvious from the front that it's a different model year.And I've always liked the way every model year...
  5. New Member Introductions
    As Bob stated in the pics from the midwest mega meet....I'm Andy/Andrew/*******...I drive a 2011 Mazdaspeed3 and a 2012 Nissan Rogue, juts not at the same time ;) (I'm not that talented) I know a couple of people here (maybe literally a couple) from my stay over at EXD and CrookedH.com way back...
  6. Hybrids
    I'm not sure if it is the ABS pump (near the firewall - closest to the driver) it has been cycling on and off every 10 seconds or so -- first noticed it while the car was off in my garage. I was waiting in my car replying to a text - and thats when I heard it. then again and repeat. Just...
  7. New Member Introductions
    Hi, My names Brian and I live in Oregon. I had a '13 Optima EX that got totaled and loved it so much I got another. Currently I have a '14 Optima SX-L which I started changing the appearance of and can't stop. I hope to gain knowledge from your forum and hopefully contribute too. My...
  8. New Member Introductions
    Hello everyone!!, I have always been a truck man and a Chevy truck man more specifically. I love big trucks and fast cars and I would have never in a million years thought I would be posting in a Kia forum in my life. With that being said my girlfriend owned a 2012 Optima EX when we started...
  9. New Member Introductions
    Hi everyone, My nickname is TroyBoy My location is Miami, FL I just bought a preowned 2014 Optima EX for 16,400 with only 8k miles. I couldn’t pass up the price even though I was hoping for SX Limited, but didn’t want to pay the price. So now I am looking for some modifications that will get...
  10. New Member Introductions
    Bought a brand new 2015 Optima SXL in April. Couldn't be happier with it. Love the looks, speed, interior, exterior, EVERYTHING about this car.
  11. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    I did a (crappy) mockup in PS below. I can get these pretty cheap on eBay. At 19 x 8.5, what's the recommended tire size? I suppose a lower profile looks sleeker, but it would ride firmer and have larger gap to the wheel well. Condition: New Rim Material: Alloy Bolt Pattern: 5x114.3 Rim...
  12. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Check out more on Instagram, I love this thing!
  13. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Hey all. I have a 2013 SX with right around 62K miles on it. recently I have started hearing what sounds like a loud fan sound when first starting the car. I dont see how it could be the fan though, as the car was cold (sat over night). I have checked the belt and that looks pretty good. Anyone...
  14. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    noticed that my radio volume knob is chipping chrome on the tip on one side. i was told by a friend that they would swap one out easy for a new one since im still under warranty. i always thought it was just stuff under the hood and main components
  15. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    Alright guys, i just bought some used rims a week ago and put 2 of them today, i would like to hear your opinions and suggestions, which one do you think would look best for my SWP Hybrid? Here are the rim specs; MOTEGI (Front Wheels) 18x7.5 (ET 45 All Around) >> current color is Plasti Dip...
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