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  1. 3rd Generation Optima (2011 - 2015)
    Hey guys I am looking to upgrade my Fog lights and add the DRL but all the upgrades I can find require you to cut part of the safty bumper. This would be the very last option for me and would like to avoid it all cost. I found this on ebay and was wondering if this would require me to do...
  2. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Heres a simple wiring diagram I made to bypass the fog lights. I hated it that i had to turn the foglights on w/ my headlights only or turn off with the high beam on. All you need is one 5-Pin relay and an auxiliary switch. The wiring diagram This is where i mounted the relay, closest to the...
  3. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Did some searching, still no luck on finding exactly if someone has done this yet. I saw the LED mood light video, but it doesn't run through the process I'm looking for. The picture attached, does anyone know if I can remove just those pieces alone without taking off the whole door panel or the...
  4. New Member Introductions
    I am about to buy a 2013 EX with Premium pkg which includes UVO and backup camera. I am trying to decide whether to add the NAV system which includes its own nonUVO amplifier/fm/etc. My question is whether the users of the current NAV system find in really superior to the good Garmin or Magellan...
  5. Engine and Technical Discussion
    Hya peeps, I'm coming up on my purchase (4months) but as i always do, i do as much research as possible before making my purchase... There is so much awesome info on here so i'm sure i can get an answer. so my question is..... Is it ok to fill the tank with 93 instead of 87... will the car...
  6. DIY Projects
    2011 KIA Optima Amp Installation to stock head unit W/O Nav or Infinity sound system -First remove dash and all components that connect to dash. (Dash removal is already explained in earlier thread) -Yes take the head unit out (its going to be the best and easiest way to hook up your amp)...
  7. Entertainment: Audio, Navigation, and Electronics
    Hi Folks, First thread after introductory one. Here is the question: Are the non-nav radio capable of displaying RDS/PTY information on Optima? I have tried pressing 'info' button while on FM (on a channel I definitely know broadcasts RDS) to no avail. Car's manual doesn't say a thing about it...
  8. Interior and Exterior Modifications
    Im not sure if this is the right section for this tread. Please move to the correct one if it is not. THANKS Is there a difference between the headlights on a 2006.5 Optima with the Appearance Package & one with out:confused:
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