Step 1 Pic1: Tools required #10 socket, extension at least 10" long, phillips screwdriver and a flat blade screw driver to press the nub in to pull the wire connection away from the pedal.

Step 2 Pic2: Locate the gas pedal...lol. There is 2 #10 bolts and 1 #10 screw bottom left.

Step 3 Pic3: Side view showing the actual piece that needs to be moved and the wire that needs to be removed.

Step 4 Pic4: Once removed this is the 5 screws that need to be loosened.

Just took 2 pics to give you an idea wat this tranny is all about Image: http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j471/Crock89/2012-02-23112432.jpg Image: http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j471/Crock89/2012-02-23112452.jpg

Got the mount from noodile and the fogs from eBay, both came yesterday.

Installed, but ran into a slight problem, the mount isn't letting the hood latch lock in, so I removed it for now, going to have to see if I can make it sit lower, so it won't cause any problems.

I think it looks awesome especially because the lights are yellow so you can see them.

Image: http://i39.tinypic.com/mt9qth.jpg

Image: http://i41.tinypic.com/5zi3gz.jpg


I'll keep you updated when I find a way to make the hood close :)

Welcome to the Kia Forte of the Month: All Models edition thread for the month of March 2012.

The contest works like this:

Today to March 27, 2012 - The March 2012 FOTM will be open for submissions. You must post your pictures in this thread to enter. You may only post your own car.

From Wednesday March 28 to Saturday March 31 a poll will be added containing the entered submissions. All members are asked to vote on their favorite. The person with the most votes at the end of the month will be the winner for the month of March!

The prize:

The March Forte of the Month will be featured on the homepage during the month of April.

Congratulations goes out to
*miashottangel*

for winning our February 2012 Forte of the Month contest!

Image: http://i926.photobucket.com/albums/ad103/ChrisFarrell2G3/February%20FOTM/IMAG0174.jpg

You can view all of February's photo submissions here: http://www.forteforums.com/forums/kia-forte-month-contest/10169-fotm-february-12-a.html

Hello Fellow Kia enthusiast and tuners. Just filling you all in that StreetkiaZ is in the planning stages of a SK National meet for all kias and guest. It's been well over 5 years since an SK national meet was done and it was about time to get it going again and will be HUGE. We are beginning to organize chapter leaders from across the nation to get a consensus on times and dates. So Far were looking at August 11(2nd weekend in August) but those dates are not set yet and will probably be a 3 day event.

Okay, before I dive in and take my door panels off, I need to know what is waiting on the inside for me.

I bought some Alpine S-600's on the cheap of Kijiji. They work fine, been tested, yadayadayada. However, they came with the speakers, the screws, and the bracket/mount.

My question is, will I need any special tools to replace the stock ones and any extra parts? Wiring, etc etc. Or will it be unscrew, remove, put the new one in and plug and play? I don't want to have to remove the door panels more times than necessary.

Hey guys & gals,

I just bought my very first new car. After doing a ton of research and some test driving, I settled on the Koup SX. I picked it up on Thursday and I'm absolutely loving it so far. Thought I'd share some pics with you.

Image: http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5067/5875171250_8bcca5921c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebelhd/5875171250/)
2011 Kia Forte Koup (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebelhd/5875171250/) by Brian Hill Photography (http://www.

*What you'll need for four wheels:*

Microfiber towels OR just a regular cloth(if you use regular cloth blow off lint)
Index Cards for your rims if you want to do them(slip them behind lip)
2 Cans of black plastic dip from Lowes or Home Depot. $5.95 ea.
2 Cans of Duplicolor Wheel paint from Advanced auto, or anywhere that sells duplicolor wheel paint. $6.49 ea.

*What you'll need for your badges:*

Microfiber towell(dont use regular cloth they leave to much lint)
Masking tape (to tape off behind your badges)
1 Can of plastidip Black (I believe they come in red silver and black)



*_For your badges:_*

Step 1: Clean and wash all your badges and dry with a microfiber cloth.