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  1. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Sharing this because you will all find it entertaining. 2 days before Christmas (6 months ago), I went in to have a downpipe installed. I didn't want to deal with it being 30* out and deal with the inevitable bolts breaking and having to drop the turbo to drill them out. So, what always...
  2. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I live in Ellicott City, Maryland. Other places nearby are Columbia, Md, Silver Spring, md. etc. I am looking for a shop that will put custom wheels on my 2014 kia optima ex. I know what wheels I want, but major tire dealers like Merchants Tires, etc, say they don't put the custom wheels on the...
  3. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Anyone here in Houston that can recommend a place to purchase and/or install audio? a whole system
  4. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Hey everyone. Should I get myself the CP-E midpipe K5optima store offers with a HFC for $422 or should I just go to an exhaust shop near by and tell them to straight pipe my car and add a HFC? Does the CP-E have anything in there that makes it any different than straight piping it? I want to...
  5. The Service Center
    My 2012 Optima LX recently started making a rubbing/gritty/grinding noise from the rear disk brakes. I pulled the wheels off last night and the pads look fine. The rotor is ridged but not too bad (IMO). I've searched posts here but can't find any good opinions/indications. The thing is it's...
  6. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Just picked up a brand new 2015 SXL... first - saw the New Faces shift knob here last week and just couldn't get it out of my mind. Had to get it! Placed the order yesterday and now need a local shop to do the install. I'm handy and would usually tackle any project, but don't have a...
  7. Hybrids
    Hi, i need a shop to install Eibach lowering spring, UR strut bar and UR rear sway bar. anyone know reasonably price shop in Raleigh area? 3 shop quoted me $400-500 just to install springs...no thanks Thanks
  8. United States
    So i recently purchased an air setup but looking for someone to install it. Someone i can trust by showing their work, knowing the knowledge, etc. Looking for someone who's local in OC, just incase i get any problems later on and can come back to you. THANKS!
  9. United States
    There is a discount offer at Your Dream Garage DIY Garage East of LA. $100 for 6 hours lift and tool rental, $150 for 10 hours lift and tools included on Monday thru Thursday before 6PM. Offer expires 11/16/2014. You can make reservation on Your Dream Garage or by phone 626 383 3233
  10. Engine and Technical Discussion
    At 300 miles my ABS, TPM, and traction control lights all came on. Was hoping it was something simple but its throwing a code the dealer didn't know what it was. Hoping it's just new car glitch, was really hoping my Optima would be more reliable than my BMW. The bar is set really low so it...
  11. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    I am looking for some recommendations on tint shops in SoCal. I live in North San Diego county but would not have a problem driving to San Diego, OC or IE for the right shop or deal. I have called a few places in San Diego and some of the prices seem high compared to what I have read. Getting...
  12. Canada
    Hey everyone. I've been driving around on my stock rims/tires through the winter and will be looking to get 18" rims with tires this month. I've been looking around Kijiji a lot and I noticed a lot of different rim shops pop up in the Ads. I'm in the Mississauga area but will go wherever...
  13. Canada
    Hello I'm looking for a shop that can do my mods for me. Anyone know any good garage/shop ?
  14. United States
    Anyone in the northern VA (Woodbridge) area know of any good shop's that will do installation work? Just received my rear bumber led's and looking to find somewhere that will install them without raping me on installation charges.....thanks in advance!
  15. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hey, I live in West Los Angeles but travel to Santa Clarita most day of the week. I am in need of a good body shop that doesn't charge an arm and a leg for their work. But before that, I have a question also. If I took my car to the dealership (cost: arm, leg, and first born) will the paint job...
  16. Canada
    Im looking for a detailing shop or a place for me to wash / clay,seal and wax my car down, Anyone know of a place in Toronto or closeby area?
  17. United States
    Can anyone recommend a shop in in the Tampa/Orlando (Orlampa) area that they would take their own car to for electrical work? In particular the mirror auto-tilt module and possibly folding mirrors and the associated module for it. I'm sure I could do it, but I just plain don't want to. ;)...
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