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  1. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I’m looking to upgrade my brakes on my 2013 Kia Optima EX. I’ve seen alot of people use the XG350 on there cars. I haven’t been able to find a clear answer if that mod will only work on sxl models or if I can do it on my EX. If it will work on my EX I just need to get 2013 SXL front rotors...
  2. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    Does anyone know if the OEM struts made for Korean model optimas will fit on the American as well? I’ve seen people on here that made the opposite work but not sure if this will work. I have the opportunity to get a set of brand new Korean struts for really cheap and would be nice if it was...
  3. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I have a 2013 optima EX. It came with the heated steering wheel option. I’m curious is it possible to get rid of the heated steering wheel and add paddle shifters since I know you can’t have both. Is it as simple as just swapping a SXL steering wheel into my EX to make it work or what has to be...
  4. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    I have a 2013 optima ex with 130k miles on it. I purchased it with 60k and it’s been a great car. The time has come that a lot of the suspension parts should be replaced. Parts like the CV axles , struts , inner and outer tie rods , ball joints , end links etc. I’m thinking of sticking with...
  5. New Member Introductions
    Hi there, im jacob from good old California. im to high profile audio comptition builds. Planing on building in my new to me 2015 optima ex with 41,000 miles on the od, first time kia owner. The plan is to build a 150+Dbl SQL/SPL audio build to surpass my last 132.2dbl Mercedes wagon build. If...
  6. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    I recently had 4 new continental DSW’s mounted / balanced and an alignment done on my ‘13 optima The guy let me know he did the alignment as good as he could but there were some issues and he supposedly couldn’t get it “perfect” Can you guys take a look at the printout and let me know what...
  7. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I have a 2013 EX with the full size factory navigation head unit and infinity sound system - These days the NaV and uvo system has become pretty obsolete and is very laggy. I’d like to upgrade it with something real nice that also has wireless apple car play. What head units have people...
  8. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hey there , I have a 13 optima EX as most of you know stock tire size is 215/55R/17. I’ve found a deal on a few different size tires for my car specifically a tire that’s 215/60R/17. I’m wondering if something Like that would work on my car without causing any issues besides maybe a slight...
  9. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    What are you guys paying these days for your 2012 Optima's?(EX Tech & Premium Pkg.) Soooo... I'll be back home very soon to my babyy Kia :P And I was thinkin about trading my Black 2011 Optima for a White 2012 Optima :P.(I also want the power folding mirrors and such ><) I know it sounds really...
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