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  1. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Was searching for these a while back, and it looks like they're back in stock: https://www.ebay.com/itm/254143663109 How do these stack up compared to a lip spoiler, or wing?
  2. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    So long story short, it looks like I have a blown rear shock on my SX with 47,000 miles. Not covered under warranty, as I am lowered on Kinetic springs. Have searched high and low for replacements, and looks like I am going to have to bite the bullet and order OEMS for about $124 each. Many...
  3. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    The stupid things that happen with this car, '11 EX-T, that have never been seen before, at least by me in the 60 years of car ownership. Headed to Atlantic City yesterday and about 75 miles from home on the Garden State Parkway running around 70/75 mph and the interior lights come on and we...
  4. DIY : Appearance And Body Modifications
    Couple of weeks ago i noticed that one of my front illuminated door sills was broken.. and at a same time wondered that why there was no such things in rear doors at all:confused: So i fixed the front one and straight after that started to think that how can i do this same thing to rear doors...
  5. The Detailing Corner
    Anyone have any tricks for cleaning all of the rear window on a 2019 (or similar years). I am having trouble cleaning all the way to the bottom edge. I have one of those window cleaning wands and that gets to most areas, but I can't get behind the 3rd brake light. The other issue is how to...
  6. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Rear-Swaybar-Anti-roll-bar-for-KIA-2011-2015-OPTIMA-K5/123178266131?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908105057%26meid%3D103ddcd9ffdd466c8a230ea875fbba01%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D232644544775%26itm%3D123178266131&_trksid=p24818...
  7. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Hi folks, my rear view mirror only dims intermittently, has anyone encountered this issue? It works for a while then "un-dims" at night.
  8. 4th Generation Optima (2016 - 2020)
    Hi everyone! I noticed that the top lines of the rear back window are not heating at all. Are your Optimas acting the same? 2017 Optima PHEV plug-in Thanks for your replies!!
  9. The Service Center
    Having a problem with my right rear turn signal! A while ago it stopped working, the obvious problem is the light is burnt out... could not get it out in the store parking lot, so i left it for another day when i had light and more time. Well, after a week it started working again! Then a...
  10. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    I have a 2013 Optima SX. Lately the backup camera has been giving me problems. I cleaned the lens with windex, followed by alcohol to remove any greasy buildup. It helped some, but I've come to realize that the camera looks out of focus. Does anyone know if this can be adjusted and how? I'd...
  11. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I started getting this (see below) in the last week or so. Not sure how this is happening. I don't recall anything like bird droppings on something landing on that spot. As I got this pre-owned, and I have Carmax's extended warranty, it *might* be covered (checking with them later this week to...
  12. New Member Introductions
    Hello, I have Kia optima EX hybrid 2013 champaigne colored. Am wondering if it has front and rear parking sensors, any idea? In case it doesn't have, is there an online shop I can buy them from? And how can I install them.
  13. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I have a 2016 Optima SXL Turbo, often times when I turn off and then exit the vehicle a whirring sound can be heard from the rear of the vehicle. It sounds like an antenna lowering or some sort of mechanical whirring sound. It used to happen every once in a while and now it happens almost every...
  14. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Sorry if this has been asked and answered, but an hour of searching the forum did not answer my question... I have a 2015 EX that was rear ended. It goes to the body shop Monday morning. The rear bumper cover and valance will be replaced, along with support bar under bumper. Can I swap to an...
  15. The Service Center
    So while changing my front and rear strut and coils to new TRUHART suspension, 1 of my rear had a issue with the bolt connecting the wheel hub and the control arm. It was so stuck to the arm bushing that i had to use a grinder and cut the bolt off. Now I got a new bolt and allready ordered a new...
  16. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Check out my new rear badge lol. I also printed these.
  17. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Just purchased my third Optima. Had a 2015 and have a 2018. I picked up a 2012 EX for a good price. When I looked at the Carfax for this one, it said that the rear control arms were replaced at 26000 miles. Does anyone know if there was a common problem with these or did the PO run it like a 4X4??
  18. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Does anyone know where to find this rear bumper applique where it actually says "Optima" on it? Please & thanks!
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