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  1. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    https://imgur.com/a/MjmRDJM Here is a screen shot of the oem parts of an Optima front bumper. Items #9-12 deal with the air ducts, my question is can I get away with only buying #11 and keep the remaining structure of the current setup, or would I need to buy all 4 parts? Any help would be...
  2. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    I have a 2011 optima ex-t with infinity navigation 7 inch screen. I seen online 2012-2013 say they have HD radio, so thought I could look on eBay and pick up a 2013 radio, but normally HD radio capable stereos say HD radio with logo on back, all I see don't say it. Is it true the 2012 and...
  3. New Member Introductions
    Hello all, My name is Dallas. I am new to the forum, but not new to Kia. I actually sold Kia's for 5 years at a dealership. I just bought my 2nd Optima. It is a new 16 SX with the technology package. I am super happy so far. I am also interested to see if there is anyone in my area on...
  4. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    Wondering if anyone in the snow belt has run the OEM chrome wheels all winter, and how the finish held up to the road salt? Would love to hear of anyone that has done this, and if they did anything special to protect them. Appreciate any feedback!
  5. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Just wanted to get some feedback from those with the "quilted" SXL seats. Do you like the seats, are they comfy?? If you could have the SX-T leather seats or the SXL leather seats which would you choose and why? Is there ANYTHING about the quilted seats you do not like or would change? Out of...
  6. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    When it comes to our keys and the NFC thing with the fob, how does that exactly work. I am not talking about the push buttons but the more passive sensor for when you get close to the vehicle or how it knows when the keys are in the car. Is it not NFC? What What protocol/tech/whatever is it...
  7. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    I got a local offer of wheels from a buddy. I know they are popular wheels, so heres the specs. Forgestar F14 wheels (2) 19x9 Bolt Pattern: 5x4.5 (5x114.3mm) Backspacing: 6.4" (163mm) Offset: +32mm (1.4") (2) 19x10 Bolt Pattern: 5x4.5 (5x114.3mm) Backspacing: 7.1" (181mm) Offset: +42mm...
  8. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    As I explained in this thread, I had a bad experience today w/ a shop not rotating my tires. So it got me thinking and I know this forum is full of great info and posters -- what is the best way to inconspicuously mark your tires so you can check that they are rotated properly? Is there a...
  9. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Sorry to ask, I know there's been a lot of talk about it, but I don't seem to get any smarter reading the old topics. I bought a HID 35W kit for my fogligts, after I installed them they flickered. So I bought something like this 2 x Fehlwarnung Decord Canceller Kondensator Anti-Flackern für...
  10. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    Hey guys new to this forum just bought 2013 optima ex silver and the premium package. Bought the car with the normal 17 in alloy wheels. Looked at some of the wheels on here and really like the vossens. But there is a wheel that i always wanted and i looked at the specs and i am pretty sure it...
  11. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    I have K5 badges on the hood/trunk/steering wheel/shift knob/hubs. I took off all the lettering on the trunk. I did not want to put K5 letters on the trunk because the badge is already there...in 2 spots back there didn't seem right...
  12. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    I have the auto folding mirror module and my #2 memory seat button is dead, again. They've already repaired it once but I didn't have the module installed at that time. Update: I took my car in and they didn't say anything about the module when diagnosing the problem. They ordered a new memory...
  13. DIY Projects
    I like to get things done right the 1ST TIME! 2013 SXL SO does anyone have a link to the H8 HID Fog lights that you bought and have not had ANY problems with (waterproof/ NO Flicker) and installed easily? 4300k? or 6000k? Please post your link as I am ready to order...... Thanks in...
  14. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Can u wire up the drls so they turn on/off with the car AND so u can turn them off whenever I want? If so how would I do that? thanks
  15. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Just plasti-dipped my stock ex rims as well, I've got blue fogs, hid 55w lights, white license plate lights and tinted windows and tails on the outside thoughts on chrome tails? yay or nay?
  16. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    I have a Canadian Optima which doesn't come with TPMS sensors like the American ones. I'm looking to buy used aftermarket 20" wheels, they were on an infinity G37X, & have TPMS. 1-Are sensors universal? meaning, can they be used with our optima? They're already mounted onto the wheels 2-Our...
  17. Engine and Technical Discussion
    So my car is at the dealer right now and they aren't able to begin fixing/working on the suspected boost leak I have until they find actual papers that say the system should be producing 17.4 psi. They said they were looking at it all morning and are unable to actually work on the car (yet...
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