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  1. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    On my 2015 Optima, the terminals on the battery are covered in fancy plastic housings (my first car that has had this as most older cars just had the terminals out in the open). When connecting your amp's power cable, did you remove this power terminal housing or maybe cut a hole into for your...
  2. DIY Projects
    I want to access my rear door speakers to tap into them and I know you can behind the B pillars. Does anyone have any tips or pics doing this before I just try to pry them off blindly tonight? I don't want to break all the clips or mess anything up and yes, I've searched plenty of threads and...
  3. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Hi all, I'm trying to figure out the best location to hook up a sub amp power and ground on the car. I have a 2013 SX. I'm planning on putting the amp in the trunk. I'm on my second attempt at making the audio in my car sound better. My first set up was a Sundown SA-10 and a CT Sounds 750.1...
  4. Engine and Technical Discussion
    If anyone is running one of these, could you post up a video. Interested to hear what it sounds like on a SX and couldn't find any on YouTube. Only had a bunch of fords.
  5. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I'm planning on doing it to my 2015 black sxl and would like to see pics of black optima's with tinted windows but 35% or even 50%. I would like to go with a light shade as I live in an area were darker than that is hard to see at night plus I don't like the car to be to dark as my interiors are...
  6. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I'm looking to see if anyone has any pics of their Optima before and after tints, preferably if you got the brow on the windshield and maybe if you have a SWP Optima :D I'm contemplating the brow but I'm definitely getting 20% all around. It's a tough decision and the shop near me is real good...
  7. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    hey guys, i dont know if anybody has been following, but i was in an accident recently and the shop told me i needed new HID since the bulbs were damaged during the accident. I clearly remember checking them after the accident and noticed it wasn't broken, but w.e. if i need it, then i need it...
  8. Hybrids
    Does anyone have a link where I can download the 2011 kia optima hybrid repair manual? Would be much appreciated. Having my airbag light still coming on, my steering wheel controls to change tracks no longer work nor can I use the answer and end call buttons on the steering wheel and I have this...
  9. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Hello lighting experts and enthusiast. I'm planning out my headlight mods for my 2012 SX and was looking for some general suggestions and help. Thanks for anything that you might contribute. Questions are in bold. And know that I'll post a kick-ass writeup on whatever I do. SIDE MARKER Outside...
  10. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hey folks, I am looking for a picture of the beam pattern of the OEM HID headlights, unmodified and unadjusted, on the 2014+ Optimas against a wall. Maybe from about 20-30 feet away. Thank you! Just need some comparison pictures. I would be interested in the pictures from the 2013 and older...
  11. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    I just bought new 2014 Optima EX lux and wonder what recommendations for new Rims without spending a fortune. Thanking everyone in sorry guys wrong section mea culpa
  12. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I was thinking since K5OS has a bunch of small modules, that you guys could come up with something for this. It seems pretty simple electrically and programmatically, but I'm not the best person to ask. How hard would it be to sell a modded door handle (driver and passenger) that instead of...
  13. Hybrids
    Hello fellow KOH owners, I'm looking for someone to help me find or make a video of you or someone driving down the street under full throttle. I'm curious as to how the car sounds when coming down the street under full acceleration. There's been a few times where I'mat a dead stop and mash on...
  14. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    This may be one of those items that is readily available online and I just can't determine the proper phrasing for my search. Anyway, I'm looking for a picture/diagram of the 2011+ Optima, with different angles shown (both sides, front, back, and top). I could even make a generic vehicle...
  15. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I know this is much to ask you guys, if any one could upload a tutorial video on removing their front bumper would be much appreciated.
  16. New Member Introductions
    New 2013 Optima SXL (Snow White Pearl). Southern Maryland. Love my new ride - anxious to post :)
  17. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Hello All, I have a guy that'll tint all but the windshield and his lowest is 35%. Illinois law, to the best of my knowledge, allows 35% on the front and no limit on the back 3 windows. The only shade he has is 35% so I was hoping i could see a few of yours that already have this so I can use...
  18. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    hey guys, so i've been having a dealer issue (full story here:http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/61-dealership/7134-jack-daniels-kia-fairlawn-nj.html) basically, they charged me for all weather floor mat, never provided one, refuses to give it to me, contacted the corporate and they took the...
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