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  1. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Looking for a good led bulbs for my car. I’ve looked many places and on amazon there’s several ones but I’m not sure besides reading the reviews? I see there’s some with a fabless heat sink and some with a fan. I’m assuming a fan will make noise and I’m not ok with that. So does anyone has...
  2. Engine and Technical Discussion
    I called today to verify my 11 is included with the engine warranty. Yes it is. As a used car buyer they did not have me in system to send me any information. So anyone that bought used I would recommend calling and making sure they have your information on file. They will be mailing me the...
  3. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    I was just wondering if anyone has installed these yet and what wire do you connect to, to make it blink?
  4. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Hey guys as the title mentions, which is the best intake made for my car out there? I searched around a little bit but came up with a lot of different answers. Thx
  5. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    As some of you might now, i just got a new 2015 sxl and the only thing I never liked are the wheels. I mean, I like them but not the chrome as I never been a chrome fan. My car is black and love the hypersilver wheel color. My sister has a infinity m35 with that olor and it looks really mice...
  6. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    This has probably been covered in bits and pieces all over the interwebz and the forums, however the search bar yielded no results, thats why I am posting now.. The car in question is a 2014 Optima SX (non turbo), it has no other option aside from the addiction of the sx package.. Some things...
  7. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Genuine Parts DRL Dual Projection Head Lamp for Kia 2013 2014 Optima K5 | eBay It appears this may work?
  8. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Just wondering if anyone had another solution for LED DRLs besides pulling the bumper and changing the foglight housing? I saw some led light bars on ebay but not sure how i would mount it. wyt? 2X Xenon White COB LED Strip Car Daytime Running Light DRL Waterproof Fog Lamps | eBay ----------...
  9. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    So I have my 2014 Sx Turbo and she needs to sit lower. I will eventually get an airbag system, but for now I need it lower. I want to go maybe 2" down. I don't want it too low, but it looks silly at stock ride height. Question is, what would you guys suggest? Coilovers, lowering springs? If so...
  10. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Not sure where this should go but..... support.fastworks.com • View topic - Optima???? Fastworks a company that does flashing for EVOs, the Eclipse, the Genesis, and the Forte could possibly be another option for us. He just wants to know if there is a sufficient demand. Stop by and let him...
  11. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    Just as the title states, i am curious as to what is the best option as to which route is best for someone to lower their car, who is sitting on 20's TSW Nurburgring RF ? I've looked for a thread that discusses lowering options for owners with 20' rims but fell short in the search. Thanks...
  12. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Not sure if you know about this new front mount option from 845 Motorsports...just a heads up for a new kit. It uses the stock charge pipe for now, option later to have that upgraded. Bar/plate core. 845 motorsports FMIC group [email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected][email protected]!$ !)(&%(&[email protected]#%(&@!#$ WOOOOTTTT Just passing it...
  13. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Hi, I have a Kia OEM remote starter kit and I'm looking for a wiring diagram. My Kia has transponder built into the standard key and I need to install an EVO-All bypass module to bypass the transponder function of the key and to do that I need to find the correct wires to connect to on the...
  14. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    Hello family... Well I know we have a lot of wheel option threads, so here is mine! I've been looking at rims for a good 6+ months (even before I bought her) and still doubting which route to take. I have 5 options and I've been using the Lexus IS as my main point for rims since in my opinion...
  15. Engine and Technical Discussion
    I'm totally a newbie to exhaust stuff, so please help me understand. I'd like to do something to improve the sound of the 2.0T (hopefully in the most cost effective way possible). I don't like how harsh and raspy it sounds. I'd like to do something that would make it a little more throaty and...
  16. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Marketing vs. engineers vs. enthusiast vs. the bean counters – you decide. OK you must come up with a new Optima package, the “Sport Option”. Keep in mind it needs to be functional AND affordable. What would YOU like to see in the Optima Sport? I’ll start. Kia has always been a company...
  17. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    As I'm driving home tonight with the windows down I decide to stop by Sonic for their half price milkshakes. Mind you, I live in SC where the humidity is always 80% or higher and its usually around 80 degrees even at night. I get my milkshake and put it in the cupholder and make my short...
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