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  1. New Member Introductions
    Hello all. I'm Mike (mehalley) from Lake Keystone, wewst of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and thanks to my experiences contracting as a Control Systems surveyor on a new build, 6th generation drillship at the Hyundai shipyard in Ulsan seven years ago our family now owns two Kia Optimas. My wife bought a...
  2. DIY Projects
    I bought these off another member here. I got it installed in the drivers side mirror, up to the point of wiring it up following this DYI: http://www.optimaforums.com/forum/64-diy-appearance-body-modifications/121745-side-mirror-repeater-blinker-switchback-white-amber.html In the repeaters that...
  3. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    My wife and I bought 2 new EX's in 2013. The only difference was that hers had the Nav and Electronic packages (sunroof, rear camera, etc). At 68k miles I gave mine to my daughter. I took my wife's with 24k miles. I drive the exact same 92miles 5 days per week. My EX got 34 mpg every tank, every...
  4. New Member Introductions
    Bought 2 EX's in 2013. Love them both. Mine was the basic but the wife got the Electronics Package and Sunroof. Just sold mine with 73k miles without a single hitch. I acquired hers with 26k. It's Black. So last weekend I painted the wheels black using Dura-Paint Brake Caliper paint an did...
  5. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    I bought the spoiler from K5 Optima Store about two years ago. It fit perfectly, installed quickly with the 3M tape it came with, looks like new after two Wisconsin winters. I really like the look!
  6. The Service Center
    Hello guys! I have been dealing with two sound problems since I bought the car. It seems that the dealership can't figure where the sounds are coming from. I was able to reproduce one of the two sounds and this is coming from the windshield right upper corner. It seems that whenever I go...
  7. New Member Introductions
    Hello - I'm from the Dallas area and this is the first time I have been to this forum. I have been extremely happy with my Optima but I am having an issue with one of my "HID Headlights/LED Positioning Lights" - this has brought me to a search for a solution. The passenger side Headlight...
  8. The Service Center
    I am currently pissed off a my local dealership... Took car in for a rattle/warranty claim on the rear passenger bumper/reinforcement bracket. I get a call that they could not remove the rear bumper because it is "riveted to the car" and since my rear bumper was repainted (minor scuff marks on...
  9. New Member Introductions
    Hi, My name is John, I live in Spokane Washington. I've actually been eyeballing an Optima Hybrid for the last two years but haven't felt comfortable pulling the trigger until this month. Part of the decision to finally do it was based on the deal I got. I found a 2014 smokey blue EX with most...
  10. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Just had my TRS XB35 H7 Kit installed professionally the other day. I notice a feint ground wire shadow from the drivers side only Also, the drivers side beam shakes a little bit when driving over bumps. Does this mean the drivers side bulb was not inserted correctly? If so, how do I fix this...
  11. New Member Introductions
    Joined up to get any advice trying to decide between two used vehicles. Any feedback is welcome... Optima 1 is an EX Turbo with premium package, 55K miles, immaculate condition, service records, etc. Being sold by a private party. Optima 2 is a 2.4L EX with premium and technology package, 42K...
  12. Wheels, Tires and Suspension
    Looking into getting some 19" wheels for my swp sx and narrowed it down to these two. Konig oversteer in opal finish 1st, 5th and 6th pic Voxx Asti in graphite finish 2nd, 3rd and4th pic
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